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Green Infrastructure

Green Infrastructure is the physical environment within and between cities, towns and villages. It is the network of open space, waterways, woodlands, green corridors and open countryside that brings many social, economic and environmental benefits – including nature conservation, recreation, landscape and opportunities for development.

Green Infrastructure including Green Grid



(192kb pdf) (192kb pdf)A technique for planning greenspace throughout an area of change, ensuring that developments include new open spaces and that these are linked to existing and enhanced greenspaces and greenways. 

Green Space Strategies (GSS)



(159kb pdf) (159kb pdf)One of the suite of Development Plan Documents, the GSS sets out a local authorities vision for its local greenspace, and a plan for how it will achieve that vision and the resources required.

Community Forests



(177kb pdf) (177kb pdf)Spearheading the approach to a more multi-functional countryside in and around our towns and cities; deliver in an integrated way across environmental, social and economic agendas and operate in areas of greatest public need and opportunity.

For further information on Community Forests

Country Parks



(163kb pdf) (163kb pdf)Large, multi-functional countryside sites; most are near to urban areas, providing popular places for people to visit near to home. 

Doorstep Greens



(155kb pdf) (155kb pdf)Small greenspaces near to where people live; designed by the community for the community, they generate local ownership and management and counteract neglect. 

For more information on Doorstep Greens