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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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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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Step 2 – auditing local provision

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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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Step 4 - Applying Local Standards

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Developing a Green Space Strategy

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“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?


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


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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Structure

Vision Statement

Aim

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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



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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



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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)



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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


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