Green Infrastructure Study for Exeter and East Devon New Growth Point.
Click here to go to the main study PDF sections and executive summary.
The Green Infrastructure Strategy (Phase II) was completed in December 2009 -
The Green Infrastructure Strategy has progressed the Study outputs and provides detail on intended future provision of Green Infrastructure in the area.
Click here to go to Green Infrastructure Strategy (Phase 2) (3783KB - PDF Help)
The Green Infrastructure Study was commissioned by East Devon District Council, Exeter City Council, Teignbridge District Council and Natural England as part of their ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of new and future communities and to general environmental protection and enhancement.
The Planning of Green Infrastructure (GI) is important for protecting and enhancing the environment and creating new assets for the benefit of wildlife and existing and new communities. However, as with other infrastructure such as transport and utilities, forward planning is needed to ensure that needs are met and opportunities are realised.
The GI Study provides a framework for green infrastructure to be taken into account in planning for the significant amount of new growth in the area, which may include building about 28,500 new homes over the next 20 years. The physical constraints of Exeter are such that a large proportion of this new development will need to occur outside the limits of the city, notably to the east in East Devon (about 11,500 homes), and to the south-west of the city in Teignbridge (about 2,000 homes).
To accommodate this development it is necessary to give full regard to the natural, cultural and environmental assets of the area. This helps to ensure that accessible recreation facilities and open and green spaces are provided, and that highly valued assets such as the Pebblebed Heaths, Exe Estuary and landscape character more generally, are not adversely affected by the increase in population.
To plan and deliver GI, an implementation strategy is being developed. This will help shape the form and growth of Exeter and ensure that new environmental assets are created and existing assets protected and enhanced. The next stage will be to take the findings of the GI Study and develop a more detailed strategy for GI delivery, concentrating on areas of change, and looking at issues of funding and governance of existing and newly created assets.
View the Executive Summary (534KB - PDF Help)
View Chapters 1 – 5 (7229KB - PDF Help)
View Chapters 6 – 9 (4554KB - PDF Help)
View Appendices 1 – 10 (8485KB - PDF Help)
Click here to go to Green Infrastructure Strategy (Phase 2) (3783KB - PDF Help)
Work to date has concentrated upon developing the GI Study. This presents:
- a vision for GI in the study area;
- a Spatial Plan that defines the natural limits of the city and the future identity of sustainable new communities planned for its hinterland;
- a series of conceptual strategic plans that seek to reconnect communities with the landscape and enhance semi-natural habitats and habitat networks;
and
- potential Major Projects and Supportive Projects that will provide general environmental enhancement as well as engender a greater sense of pride and local identity.
The Green Infrastructure Study (A4) can be purchased for £10.00 per copy (includes p&p).
The Green Infrastructure Executive Summary (A3) can be purchased for £1.50 per copy (includes p&p).
The Green Infrastructure Strategy (A3) can be purchased for £15.00 per copy (includes p&p).
Please send a cheque made payable to "East Devon District Council" to:
The Policy Section
East Devon District Council
Council Offices
Knowle
Sidmouth
Devon
EX10 8HL
Next Steps...
The GI Study Project Advisory Group is currently developing the next stage of the project. This will include:
•Costing the Green Infrastructure Schedule of Initiatives and development of a delivery plan;
•The production of Green Infrastructure planning policies for inclusion in the Core Strategy; and
•The review and regular monitoring of objectives, projects, investment programmes and policies.
Click here to view a map showing the area affected by this study (141KB - PDF Help). (The study area is within the red line shown on the plan)
Further Information
For further information please contact Neil Blackmore, Landscape Architect at Exeter and East Devon New Growth Point (nblackmore@eastdevon.gov.uk). Tel. 01392 365122
The GI Study can also be downloaded from the following websites and links:
Further information about Green Infrastructure can be found on Natural England’s website:
Please note that East Devon District Council accepts no responsibility for the content of external websites.
Where practical and on request we will endeavour to make this document available in a range of formats, for example to include large print, Braille, audio cassette and languages other than English.
