This supporting wording needs to be changed slightly to accord with the North Herts Green Infrastructure Strategy. This strategy, which is referenced earlier in this plan, stipulates a buffer of 12m rather than 10m of complimentary habitat to priority habitats. Therefore in the interests of consistency the wording should be changed to reflect this:

'11.51 Developments are required to demonstrate how existing wildlife habitats such as trees, hedgerows, woodlands and rivers will be retained, safeguarded and managed during and after development, including the provision of buffers where required. Where buffers are provided, these should be a minimum of 12 metres of complimentary habitat for all connective features for wildlife habitats or priority habitats.'