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Conservation and Enhancement of Natural Environment and Biodiversity
NI-wide·PPS 15 Planning and Flood Risk (Revised)
the conservation and enhancement of the natural environment and biodiversity;
contextopen-spaceconservationGreen Infrastructure and Flood Plains Protection
4.14NI-wide·PPS 15 Planning and Flood Risk (Revised)
Floodplains and other land important for flood storage or conveyance or sustainable drainage, within or adjacent to settlements can often form important strategic networks of green and / or blue space
site-planningdrainageflood-riskopen-spaceconservationExceptions to Flood Plain Development Policy - Sport, Recreation and Conservation
f)NI-wide·PPS 15 Planning and Flood Risk (Revised)
The use of land for sport and outdoor recreation, amenity open space or for nature conservation purposes, including ancillary buildings. This exception does not include playgrounds for children.
flood-risksite-planningopen-spaceAmenity open space and recreational uses in flood risk areas
6.22NI-wide·PPS 15 Planning and Flood Risk (Revised)
The policy allows for the provision of areas for amenity open space, sports, outdoor recreation and nature conservation purposes on the basis that such areas are not generally occupied and are unlikel
flood-riskopen-spaceexternal-spaceConservation of Biodiversity and Ecology through SuDS
C11NI-wide·PPS 15 Planning and Flood Risk (Revised)
Conservation of biodiversity and ecology will be supported through the incorporation of SuDS features such as ponds and wetlands; A well designed SuDS system can connect into and support the existing
drainagesite-planningopen-spaceSocial and Amenity Benefits of Sustainable Drainage
C12NI-wide·PPS 15 Planning and Flood Risk (Revised)
Sustainable drainage also offers scope for the realisation of significant social, recreational and health / quality of life benefits. Examples include the following: • The potential of some elements,
drainageopen-spacesustainability