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South Northamptonshire Council Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study and
Green Space Strategy
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Contents
• Introduction and Background
• Open Space Sport and Recreation Study - Methodology
• Green Space Strategy - Methodology
• Green Space Strategy – Aims, Objectives and Actions
• Questions
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Introduction
Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study
• National Planning Policy Guidance Note PPG17
• Strategic overview
• Issues and priorities with regards quality, quantity and accessibility
• Guides and inform forward planning and investment in green space
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Introduction
Types of Open Space, Sport and Recreation Provision
Parks and Gardens Natural and Semi
Natural Open Space
Green Corridors
Outdoor and Indoor
Sport Facilities
Amenity Green Space Provision for Children
and Young People
Allotments Cemeteries and
Churchyards
Indoor Sports
Facilities
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Methodology
STEP 1IDENTIFYING LOCAL NEEDS
STEP 2AUDITING LOCAL PROVISION
STEP 5RECOMMENDATIONS
STEP 4APPLYING LOCAL STANDARDS
STEP 3SETTING LOCAL STANDARDS
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Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study
Step 1 – identifying local needs
• Strategic Review
• Local Consultation:
– Household Survey
– Parish Council Consultation
– Internet Survey for Young People
– Neighbourhood Drop in Sessions
– External agencies / Sports Clubs
– Text messaging / e mail response service
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Step 2 – auditing local provision
• Identification of open spaces
• Categorisation of public open space by primary purpose
• Audit of quality all open spaces (recognise the benefits and value of open space)
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Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study
Step 2 – auditing local provision
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Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study
QUANTITY
Level of provision per 1000 population for each type of open space, sport and recreation facility.
QUALITY
Against which to measure the need for enhancement of existing facilities.
ACCESSIBILITY
Local distance thresholds
Step 3 – local provision standards
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Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study
Step 4 - Applying Local Standards
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Green Space Strategy
Green Space Strategy
“a green space strategy sets out an authority’s vision for using its
green space and the goals it wants to achieve, plus the resources,
and time needed to meet these goals”
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CABE Space – what is a green space strategy?
Green Space Strategy
supports national, regional and local policy objectives
contributes to wider council objectives (education, planning, health
etc)
based on current and future local needs and opportunities
supports preparation of LDF by capturing data on parks and green
space
establishes action plan and implementation programme (monitoring
and review)
identifies investment priorities and partnership opportunities during
strategy preparation
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Developing the Green Space Strategy
Green Space Strategy
QUALITY
Review of findings of PPG17 assessment
Development of aims/objectives/actions for consultation
Exhibition Day
Identification of aims and objectives/prioritisation of actions for action plan
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Green Space Strategy
Structure
Vision Statement
Aim
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Green Space Strategy
The Green Space Strategy – Actions and Priorities
Children and Young People
1. Provide a further six play facilities and one facility for young people in Towcester over the growth period. Provide a new play area in northern Brackley and a facility for young people in West Brackley
2. Provide support to Parish Councils to provide new play areas in rural settlements (where demand is identified)
3. Coordinate activities at parks and green spaces across the district
4. Consider increased implementation of mobile skatepark
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Healthier Communities and Older People
1. Encourage recreational walking and cycling through a promotional campaign targeting all sectors of the community
2. Address quantitative deficiencies in playing pitch provision across the district
3. Undertake consultation on demand for allotments, particularly in West Brackley and N, S and E Towcester
4. Secure community use of school facilities for informal recreation purposes, particularly in schools highlighted as the only form or recreational open space in the village
Green Space Strategy
The Green Space Strategy – Actions and Priorities
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.Stronger and Safer Communities
1. Working with Community Safety Partnership to help implement their strategy to improve the quality of green space sites
2. Provide opportunities for sustainable transport through the development of safe and accessible cycling routes and footpaths
3. Enhance quality by supporting providers of sites where quality site assessment scores fall below 70%
4. Develop a formal park in Towcester
5. Empower local residents
Green Space Strategy
The Green Space Strategy – Actions and Priorities
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Economic development, enterprise and growth
1. Forge partnerships with local businesses to enhance the quality of green space sites (eg sponsorship).
2. Ensure that all new housing developments contribute to the provision of green space (through developer contributions)
The Green Space Strategy – Actions and Priorities
Green Space Strategy
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Commitment to improving green space
Role of developer contributions
Contribution towards provision and maintenance
Role of Local Standards
Formula to be applied to new developments.
The Green Space Strategy – Developer Contributions
Green Space Strategy
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