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German spatial plans, this is much less so for English policy documents. Figure
4.11 shows the results of the cross-national comparison of the relative weight
given to cartographic representations in comparison to text in strategic spatial
planning in the three countries. Generally, in all three countries there is much vari-
ation between the different instruments both with regard to how comprehensive
and detailed the policy text is as well as how much attention is given to 'visuals'.
Nevertheless, certain trends can be identified, with the English plans being
much more 'text-heavy' in relation to the number of cartographic representations
than either the German or the Dutch documents (which have a similar ratio of
maps and text). While both English RPGs/RSSs and Dutch strategic plans are
quite extensive with regard to text, the Dutch plans contain considerably more car-
tographic illustrations than the English documents in relation to the written text.
Where there is an integrated
plankaart
, it is usually developed over the course of
the document on the basis of individual thematic illustrations, and in addition there
is also much use of analytical maps or architectural sketches. As in German plans,
the themes discussed in these additional 'maps' cover issues such as the broader
planning context, thematic aspects (such as nature protection designations), as
well as more detailed spatial development perspectives for parts of the territory.
Table 4.2 shows the results of the cross-national comparison of the link
between written and visual expression of spatial policies in Dutch, German and
English strategic spatial plans. The table was prepared on the basis of the analysis
undertaken, and policy themes included in the different plans were grouped
together to allow a certain amount of comparison. The information is organised
according to the policy principles set out in the ESDP, i.e. polycentric spatial devel-
Nota Ruimte
Streekplan Noord-
Holland
Streekplan Noord-
Brabant
Streekplan
Friesland
ORA
LEP NRW
LEPro RLP
30
25
20
15
10
5
LEP Hessen
RPG1
RPG10
Draft RPG14
Figure 4.11
Cross-national comparison of the relative emphasis given to cartographic representations in
strategic spatial planning documents in the Netherlands, Germany and England
0
0
50
100
150
200
250
Number of pages in planning document
