Blacon Neighbourhood Plan and Neighbourhood Development Order

Comment

Representation ID: 16584

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: The Mersey Forest

We suggest that the vision, objectives and policies need to go beyond keeping green spaces, to enhancing them and improving their functionality. They should include green infrastructure, such as street trees, which exist outside of green spaces and are critical for people, nature, and climate. Functionality of this green infrastructure, beyond play, recreation and enjoyment, needs to be considered. Green infrastructure plays critical roles in improving air quality, reducing flooding, regulating heat stress, improving mental and physical health and wellbeing, etc. Trees outside of green spaces are important components of green infrastructure.

Comment

Representation ID: 16585

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: The Mersey Forest

We have no specific comments, but please take into account our comments on the Neighbourhood Plan; attached here too. Specifically about ways to enhance green spaces and improve their functionality, and to incorporate green infrastructure, such as street trees, which exist outside of green spaces and are critical for people, nature, and climate.Trees outside of green spaces are important components of green infrastructure. Functionality of this green infrastructure, beyond play, recreation and enjoyment, needs to be considered. Green infrastructure plays critical roles in improving air quality, reducing flooding, regulating heat stress, improving mental and physical health and wellbeing, etc.