Protected sites are an integral part of an area’s green infrastructure and because they are afforded protection need to be considered in more detail. In this section, we explore the different levels of protection, and the practical implications for adjacent development.
- The existing green infrastructure may include habitats
and species which are protected by statutory designations and planning policies
- Protected sites are valuable assets, with an important educational and conservation role
- Developing land adjacent to sites with protected habitats or species requires an understanding of their functional requirements
- Survey information, management plans and advice should be obtained from consultees and managing NGOs
- Impacts on protected sites should be minimised, and where unavoidable mitigated and compensated for
- Adjacent sites can be used to increase the area of valuable habitat available
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