Policy information sourced from Thorpe Neighbourhood Development Plan

TH7 Green and Blue Infrastructure

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

The Network comprises a variety of open spaces, including amenity green spaces, cemeteries and churchyards, outdoor sports facilities, natural and semi-natural urban green spaces, water bodies, assets of biodiversity value (including green corridors), footpaths and cycleways.

Development proposals on land that lies within or adjoining the network will be supported, provided they can demonstrate how their layout, means of access, landscape schemes, public open space provision and other amenity requirements including new pedestrian and cycle connections will allow for such improvements to the Network.

In addition, landscape schemes will be expected, where possible, to avoid the loss of trees and hedgerows. New planting will be encouraged and should include native species and habitats that respect the distinctive local landscape character.

Development proposals will be required to demonstrate a ‘net gain’ in biodiversity assessed using the nationally accepted biodiversity metric applicable at the time a planning application is submitted.

For more information please see the Neighbourhood Development Plan