Natural England - Sustainable land use
Sustainable land use
In this area Natural England’s aim is to ensure that land is used for social and economic development in a way that recognises, protects and enhances the value of the natural environment.
The main focus of our evidence programme is to demonstrate how the natural environment contributes to specific social and economic outcomes, and to assess how our interventions in the planning process are working to protect environmental assets.
Key projects in our current programme
Monitoring:
No current activities
Wider research:
State of the Green Belt report (RP046)
Development of guidance for using spatial targeting strategically (RP282)
Looking forward – areas of work in our draft future programme
Further demonstration of the social and economic benefits of green infrastructure
The cumulative impacts of development
Monitoring the effectiveness of our spatial targeting interventions
Quantitative analysis of the benefits to the natural environment of our statutory responsibilities within the planning system
Development of a methodology to define ‘environmental limits’
Connections
A number of other projects within Natural England’s evidence programme will also contribute to our understanding of sustainable land use, including:
A vision and strategy for the natural environment in 2060 (RP287)
Research
| ID | Title | Description | Date | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RP046 | State of the Green Belt report | This review of the environmental value and condition of the Green Belt in England will include an assessment of how well the Green Belt is meeting its objectives and whether it is now fit for purpose. The report will also try to identify how the delivery of environmental benefits through the Green Belt mechanism could be improved. | 26/01/2010 | Wendy Thompson |
| RP282 | Development of guidance for using spatial targeting strategically | To develop a toolkit for use by Natural England staff to assist their understanding of spatial targeting and geographic literacy. Specifically, it will provide guidance on how to use spatial targeting strategically in the development of Tactical Plans (plans that describe how we will deliver our corporate plan targets), also in highlighting opportunities for adding value to our delivery or improving efficiency. | 31/03/2010 | Nick Dales |
| RP288 | A system to identify poor quality environments and tackle environmental inequalities | To identify, record and evaluate the existing work by government agencies to improve the environmental conditions experienced by deprived communities. The project will be led by the Environment Agency, funded by Defra and Natural England and will receive input from the Forestry Commission. | 31/03/2010 | Nick Dales |
