Decision details

West of England Green Infrastructure Framework

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To approve the content and publication of the West of England Strategic Green Infrastructure Framework. This will allow it to be taken into account as an evidence base to support the  Core Strategy and other development plan documents including the emerging Green Infrastructure Strategy for the Bath & NE Somerset area

Decision:

(1) To APPROVE the West of England Strategic Green Infrastructure Framework as an evidence base that will inform the Council’s Local Development Framework and in particular the emerging Green Infrastructure Strategy for the area

Reasons for the decision:

The Framework is complementary to the Council's Green Infrastructure policy and emerging Green Infrastructure strategy. It provides a clear strategic framework enabling cross boundary working and consistency of approach.  Approval and publication of the Framework will allow it to be considered and add value to the formulation and delivery of the Council’s Local Development Framework.

Alternative options considered:

None

Report author: Sue Murtagh

Publication date: 10/11/2011

Date of decision: 09/11/2011

Decided at meeting: 09/11/2011 - Cabinet

Effective from: 18/11/2011

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