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Open space assessment (PPG17)

In PPG17, open space is defined as:

“… all open space of public value, including not just land, but also areas of water … which offer important opportunities for sport and recreation and can also act as a visual amenity”.

This assessment:

• reviews the amount, distribution and quality of existing open space
• identifies where there is a need for more or better provision and the types of enhancements which will benefit existing facilities and spaces most
• suggests appropriate provision standards for us to use as part of the planning process
• suggests how to tackle the key issues relating to open space, sport and recreation provision
• recommends priorities for the future

Associated documents:

• PPG17 Assessment : Main report  (1.25 MB)

• PPG17 Assessment : Appendices A to F  (1.17 MB)

PPG17 Assessment - Appendix G

Appendix G : Audit results

PPG17 Assessment : Appendix H

Appendix H : Accessibility assessment

PPG17 Assessment : Appendix J

Appendix J : Quantity assessment

PPG17 Assessment : Maps

PPG17 Assessment - Census maps
PPG17 Assessment : Provision maps (Allotments - multi-sport courts)
PPG17 Assessment : Provision maps (Teenage facilities - tennis courts)

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