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42 Start with the park Understanding the local context Under the new planning system, local planning authorities set out their planning and design policies relating to green space in a range of statutory documents. These include local development frameworks, area action plans, development plan documents, local development documents and supplementary planning documents. These are described in more detail in the glossary. Clients and planners should develop an understanding of the landscape of the area and involve landscape experts in the first stages of the planning and design process. Landscape character The Countryside Agency published the first Landscape Character of England map in 1996, followed by a more detailed regional overview in 1999. This includes information on physical elements such as geology, hydrology and ecology, as well as historical factors such as culture, agriculture and industry. Each of these influences may have played an important role in shaping the sense of place and should be incorporated into designs.
Planning green infrastructure 43 The importance of having a green space strategy GIS and other mapping tools should be used to develop an understanding of existing conditions and how planned interventions might affect local areas Through a comprehensive information gathering, community involvement and data analysis process, Wakefield Metropolitan District Council laid the groundwork for its green space strategy. The enabling work of CABE Space raised the political strategy’s profile clarifying both its links with national policy and its essential role in implementing the Community Strategy CABE Space’s publication Green space strategies: a good practice guide 14 provides a comprehensive overview and a series of checklists explaining how local authorities can audit the current condition of the green assets in an area and identify what the community wants. It describes how a strategy can be formulated to achieve these aspirations. It is important to consider green spaces that are not managed by or in the control of the local authority, as these are a vital component of the network, especially for biodiversity. The companion guide to PPG17, Assessing needs and opportunities (ANO) 15 , also offers guidance on how councils can establish the wishes of local communities and apply green space standards in a way that is equitable to both the communities and developers. It also provides a framework for determining the need for planning conditions or negotiating planning agreements. The baseline information includes: • Demographic profile of the population and future trends • Assessment of needs • National, regional and local policy • Landscape/townscape/visual characteristics of the area • Ecological resources, including designations and targets from local biodiversity action plans • Heritage resources • Spatial planning context such as regeneration initiatives • Transport networks, including public transport links, pedestrian and cycle routes • An assessment of the quality, quantity and accessibility of current green space supply relative to demand • Existing levels of capital and revenue.
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