Guidance for professionals
We are committed to working together to protect our natural environment. Sharing our expertise, knowledge, and experience.
Essex Green Infrastructure Standards
We have outlined nine principles and standards for strengthening the delivery of green infrastructures in Essex. Supporting all aspects of place making and place keeping. From policy planning to development management. As detailed in our Essex Green Infrastructure Standards guidance.
This guidance focuses on the technical application of the principles and standards. Including:
- why the principles and standards matter
- how to deliver the principles and standards
- how to measure success
- best practice case studies and illustrative examples
We have also produced a non-technical summary (PDF, 2.33mB) for those without specialist knowledge of the subject area.
These principles and standards align with the National Green Infrastructure Framework and Building with Nature Standards.
Sustainable Development Planning Guidance
We work with planners to review local development plans to achieve sustainable development and protect the environment.
When developing neighbourhood plans and other planning documents, you may want to reference:
- Neighbourhood Planning, for help to develop a neighbourhood plan or neighbourhood development order
- Susdrain, for resources to help deliver sustainable drainage systems
- government guidance for local authorities on how to improve access to green spaces
- The Centre for Sustainable Energy’s Low Carbon Neighbourhood Planning Guidebook, for guidance on sustainable neighbourhood plans
- government guidance for local councils developing renewable and low carbon energy policies