planning for a healthy environment –
good practice guidance for green infrastructure and biodiversity Town & Country Planning Association The Wildlife Trusts
Contents Summary
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Section 1 Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3
The aim of this guidance The natural environment – its vital role in our future Climate change – the role of GI
Section 2 Policy and legislative context 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4
The Natural Environment White Paper The Biodiversity Strategy for England The Localism Act 2011 The National Planning Policy Framework
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Section 3 Principles of planning for green infrastructure and biodiversity
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Section 4 Developing the planning approach
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4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4
Strategic planning and the duty to co-operate Local Plans Neighbourhood planning Masterplanning and development briefs
Section 5 Development management
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Section 6 Implementation and management of green infrastructure
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6.1 6.2
Securing GI funding and long-term management Governance and community involvement
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Section 7 Signposts to further information
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Annex A
Established European and national legislation
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Annex B
Options to consider for GI design and implementation
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An Online Annex, ‘Model policies and approaches’ (‘Annex C’) is hosted on the TCPA website, at http://tcpa.org.uk
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