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Regional Spatial Strategy & Emerging Green Infrastructure Issues Matt Ellis Strategic Environmental Planning Officer October 31 st 2007
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Presentation Outline The regional growth agenda – emerging environmental issues RSS policy framework Green Infrastructure can help links to spatial planning at the local level
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Going for growth and the regions environment Draft RSS = heavily economically driven A step change in growth aspirations environmental & infrastructure impacts: flood risk water quality
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Growth and flood risk An increased flood risk management challenge?
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Growth and flood risk An increased flood risk management challenge? Managing our urban drainage in the future – an i ncreased risk of surface water and…. sewer flooding
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Growth and water quality = an increased volume of waste water to treat and dispose of
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Growth and water quality = an increased volume of waste water to treat and dispose of More frequent CSO discharges
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Growth and water quality = an increased volume of waste water to treat and dispose of More frequent CSO discharges Increased impact of diffuse pollution
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The emerging RSS policy framework – How does it respond? RSS growth = impacts on environmental and infrastructure capacity Panel report changes = aimed at addressing these impacts and ensuring a more sustainable plan Of particular relevance, policies DP1-DP8, W2, L4, EM1 and EM5
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GI as a sustainable development delivery mechanism GI helps deliver: Flood risk management Improved water quality and maximised infrastructure capacity And more….
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GI and sustainable Drainage
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So how does GI help? GI = Space for SUDS
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So how does GI help? GI = Space for SUDS Larger scale flood risk management opportunities
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So how does GI help? GI = Space for SUDS Larger scale flood risk management opportunities Maintenance and management
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So how does GI help? GI = Space for SUDS Larger scale flood risk management opportunities Maintenance and management The multi- functionality of GI
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GI and the spatial planning system Sustainable development is the core principle underpinning planning RSS Policy Framework But what should planners do?
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Taking GI forward in spatial plans Address GI within LDF process by: Understanding future GI needs Ensuring delivery - Including policies promoting/requiring GI
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Understanding future GI needs Identifying future needs: PPS25 and SFRA’s
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Understanding future GI needs Identifying future needs: PPS25 and SFRA’s Identifying a 5 year supply of deliverable sites – early contact with United Utilities
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Planning for future GI needs Identifying future needs: PPS25 and SFRA’s Identifying a 5 year supply of deliverable sites – early contact with United Utilities Ensuring delivery – policies in LDF’s
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The future? Increased infiltration and potential for SUDS Shade and evaporative cooling Image and sustainable transport Natural Flood Plains Good water quality, healthy ecosystems and habitat continuity
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Thank You Any questions? Matt Ellis Strategic Environmental Planning Officer October 31 st 2007
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