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Introduction

The Open Space, Sport and Recreation Supplementary Planning Document (September 2009) has been prepared in accordance with the East Herts Local Plan Second Review (April 2007).

The SPD was adopted by Full Council on 30th September 2009.

Adopted Open Space, Sport & Recreation SPD September 2009 [5Mb]

Adoption Statement September 2009 [73kb]

Consultation

A six week period of consultation was held between 2nd October and 13th November 2008. In total 32 responses were received. A summary of the issues and the Council's response have been collated in a Consultation Statement, which is included within the SPD Supporting Document. For reference, the consultation documents are also available to view below:

Adopted Open Space, Sport & Recreation SPD Supporting Document [5Mb]

Draft Open Space SPD [2Mb]

Draft Open Space SPD - Supporting Documents [1Mb]

Sustainability Appraisal

A Sustainability Appraisal of the SPD was undertaken, which is also included within the Supporting Document.

Summary

The provision of accessible, safe and attractive public open space and facilities for sport and recreation underpins people's quality of life. The Council views such provision as important to individual's health and wellbeing, and to the promotion of sustainable communities. New residential development places increased pressure on open space, sport and recreation provision within the District. Where new development occurs it is important that sufficient open space, sport and recreation provision is made to make proposals acceptable in land use planning terms.

The Council's responsibility is to enable and co-ordinate the provision of these, to ensure that they are located in the right places, are of high quality, offer opportunities for biodiversity and are well maintained and managed to meet the needs of the community.

Further questions about Adopted Open Space, Sport and Recreation SPD

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