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Landscape Institute Seminar Green Infrastructure – connected and multifunctional landscapes 16 th July 2009

Landscape Institute Seminar Green Infrastructure – connected and multifunctional landscapes 16 th July 2009. Green Infrastructure from a planning perspective Colin White Planning Officer Chilterns Conservation Board. Introduction. Background Context AONB Management Plan GI Plans

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Landscape Institute Seminar Green Infrastructure – connected and multifunctional landscapes 16 th July 2009

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  1. Landscape Institute Seminar Green Infrastructure – connected and multifunctional landscapes 16th July 2009

  2. Green Infrastructure from a planning perspective Colin White Planning Officer Chilterns Conservation Board

  3. Introduction • Background • Context • AONB Management Plan • GI Plans • How can we cope? • Conclusions

  4. Background - AONBs • National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 • CRoW Act 2000: • Re-enforced purposes of the AONB designation • Placed a duty on local authorities and Conservation Boards to prepare Management Plan • Placed a duty on public bodies (et al) to have regard to the purposes of the AONB (s. 85) • Conservation Boards • Recent Planning Acts and Planning Policy Statements (SPD vital)

  5. Chilterns Conservation Board • Legally independent body set up on the instructions of parliament (CRoW) • Three purposes: • Conserve and enhance natural beauty • Increase understanding and enjoyment • Seek to foster economic and social well-being (in partnership with local authorities)

  6. Local Planning Authorities Section 85 duty (CRoW) • Have a duty to have regard to the following purpose: • Conservation and enhancement of the natural beauty of the AONB In exercising or performing any functions in relation to, or so as to affect, land in the AONB

  7. Context

  8. Context - pressures • Existing population • Growth • Housing • Infrastructure • Visitors • Loss of tranquillity

  9. Management Plan Specific AONB Management Plan policies • L8 - Manage landscapes close to existing and new areas of development so as to be capable of absorbing higher levels of recreation whilst maintaining local character and biodiversity interest. • D7 - Pursue opportunities for landscape improvement and creation of green space (green infrastructure) when development is proposed in, or adjacent to, the boundaries of the AONB.

  10. GI Plans • Hit and miss • Bucks and Beds • Herts • Oxon • Chalk Arc • Green Arcs (London) • Use in planning • CCB involvement

  11. How can we cope? • In from the start • Can’t sit back • Be proactive • Be reactive • Cajole and berate • Ensure adoption and use (GI plans) • Multifunctional

  12. Do nothing

  13. Careful management

  14. Involve all players …

  15. … there are a few

  16. Context is vital …

  17. … really vital

  18. Think outside the box

  19. Conclusions • Essential to pre-plan GI where needed • Consistent approach – GI plans • Negotiation and involvement are vital • Use other strategies and data (CQC) • Development should be placed in GI • Existing links should be used and enhanced • More links should be created if needed, do nothing if this works • Landscape planning done at all scales

  20. Thank you – questions? Contact: Colin White cwhite@chilternsaonb.org 01844 355507 Visit - www.chilternsaonb.org

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