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Development Management Plan Consultation Document 3rd February - 27th April 2012
Representation ID: 3143
Received: 27/04/2012
Paras 5.31-5.35 The reference to Green Infrastructure is also welcome. At the moment, the document does not make reference to Accessible Natural Green Space (ANGS) (places where human control and activities are not intensive so that a feeling of naturalness is allowed to predominate). The benefits of ANGS are providing residents with attractive opportunities for exercise and relaxation, with consequent benefits in physical and metal wellbeing. See "Nature Nearby" at http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/40004?category=47004
Where ANGS exists or can be formed through development, or changes in management of more intensive used recreational open space, they should be identified and protected in GI strategies.