SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)·Page 17·4.10
Natural and heritage assets for health and well-being
Countryside and coastal natural and heritage assets should be conserved and enhanced, with appropriate accessibility and connectivity to ensure sustainable upkeep and support human health and well-being.
The natural and heritage assets of the countryside and coast need to be recognised for the contribution they make to enhancing human health and well-being. Conserving and, where possible, enhancing these environments as well as promoting their appropriate use, accessibility and connectivity is key to ensuring their sustainable upkeep.
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