Policy information sourced from the West Horsley Neighbourhood Plan

WH12: Green and Blue Infrastructure Network

The Neighbourhood Plan identifies a Green and Blue Infrastructure Network as shown on the Green and Blue Infrastructure Map.

The Network comprises a variety of open spaces (as identified in the Local Plan), ancient woodlands, trees, woodlands, water bodies, assets of biodiversity value (including wildlife corridors and hedgerows) footpaths (including the Horsley Jubilee Trail), bridleways and cycleways.

Development proposals on land that lies within or adjoining the Network will be required to demonstrate how they maintain or enhance its visual characteristics and biodiversity; and to ensure their landscape schemes, layouts, public open space provision and other amenity requirements (such as pedestrian and cycle connections) contribute to improving the connectivity and maintenance of the Network.

Proposals which enhance/maintain the existing Green and Blue Infrastructure Network will be supported. Proposals to create new Green and Blue Infrastructure including pedestrian and cycle routes will also be supported.

For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan