Tree plantation change after planning grant?

[flanagaj]

So the architect specified the below as part of the planning submission.  They basically failed to consider the following.

1)  Drainage field location is where the two eastern trees have been placed.
2) The two trees either side of the entrance will interfere with the visibility splay.

 

I am contemplating handling the discharge of conditions myself and want to know whether this will require an amendment or whether I could simply relocate the two trees either side of the driveway inside the hedge, and add a single tree to the eastern side of the pond.  That does mean one less tree.  I am in the process of generating the Biodiversity Enhancement & Mitigation Plan.

  

[Roundtuit]

In my experience, no-one checks.  I've made a few tweaks to locations and species, although have generally followed the 'spirit' of the landscaping plan. Planting was supposed to be completed in the first season after occupation, which also didn't happen.  If I were you, unless it's a pre-commencement condition,  I think I'd put planting decisions on the back burner for now.

 

As an observation on the current plan, I wouldn't worry about the trees either side of the drive.  I'd suggest that they won't be big enough to significantly impact visibility for a start, and when they mature, you'll be looking under the canopy not through it.

[nod]

As above No one checks discharge conditions Trees vat boxes lighting etc

Certainly not BC

[DevilDamo]

If you have a landscaping condition, deal with it then. Otherwise, Variation of Condition (Section 73) application can cover the changes.