DD8 Provision of Open Space, Sport and Recreation Facilities

DD8 PROVISION OF OPEN SPACE, SPORT AND RECREATION FACILITIES

Where development is proposed, it will be required to take into account the open space, sport and recreation requirements (including standards) as set out in this Plan. Any development as specified in Supplementary Planning Guidance (Open Space, Sport & Recreation Provision) must:

Replace facilities that are lost because of the development by provision at least equivalent in size, usefulness, attractiveness and quality and at least as accessible to current and new users;

Provide for, or contribute to, recreation facilities/open space in line with the increase in users caused by the development.

If sufficient open space for formal and informal recreation exists in close proximity to the proposal, the following alternative provision may be considered in consultation with the affected community.

indoor sport and recreation facilities;

upgrading existing open space, sport and recreation facilities;

contribution to the management of the open space associated facilities or indoor sport and recreation facilities.

If new development would lead to a reduction of open space for formal and informal recreation as defined, and alternative provision at least equivalent in terms of size, usefulness, attractiveness and quality and at least as accessible to current and potential users cannot be made, then planning permission will not be granted. In that case the Council will not accept commuted sums for the irreplaceable loss of such facilities.

Other Relevant Policies

DD7 Planning Obligations

Section 8, Sport, Leisure and Recreation Provision

Implementation

Through the Development Control Process, including the use of planning obligations

Monitoring

Amount of additional or improved open space

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