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Environment & Ecology

Putteridge Bury Registered Park & Garden

Putteridge Bury was a particular issue in the initial consultation. Although the development is now some distance from Putteridge Bury we have made significant provision for its long term management. Our proposals will create a sustainable habitat to support existing species and to attract new wildlife to the site. Improvements include:

Habitat improvements including new pasture and grassland
Planting of new woodland including specimen trees
Connections to other green spaces
Proposed restoration of and increased public access to parkland
Enhancement of formal gardens and grounds

Landscape Enhancements

New structure planting of valuable woodland and hedgerows
12 hectares of open space, including a wide strip of public open space between the eastern edge of Luton/Wigmore and the site, and a series of smaller linked open spaces elsewhere within the development
a central ‘green’ space adjacent to the local centre, and enhanced green corridors
enhanced management of adjacent woodland
retention of key existing woodland blocks and hedgerows

Significant green buffers between the proposed development and surrounding settlements, will ensure that each village retains its distinctive character and will prevent coalescence into Luton. There will also be provision for allotments.

Ecological Features & Conservation

There are no areas of nature conservation interest within the site boundary itself with the exception of the retained hedgerows.
The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is over 2.5km from the site and will not be directly affected by the development.
The site is a low flood risk, and plans have been incorporated for sustainable drainage systems, along with opportunities for rainwater harvesting and recycling.

A full Environmental Impact Assessment has been undertaken and measures to protect, retain and enhance biodiversity on the site have been incorporated into the scheme. These include hedgerows, water bodies, retention of woodland planting, bird and bat boxes and relocation of one badger sett. Wildlife corridors will be maintained and enhanced.