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Playing Pitches Delivery Plan for the Plymouth Policy Area (PPA) 2018 Playing Pitches Delivery Plan for the Plymouth Policy Area (PPA) 2018 - 2021 Playing Pitches Delivery Plan for the Plymouth Policy Area (PPA) 4global Consulting Terms of Reference Estimates and forecasts contained within this report are based on the data obtained at that time and the accuracy of resultant findings and recommendations is dependent on the quality of that data. The author(s) will not be held liable for any data provided by third party organisations as part of the Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) delivery process. While the data and recommendations have been conscientiously reviewed through the PPS governance process followed throughout project delivery, it has not been possible for the author to independently review every element of data provided by third parties. Page 1 of 59 Playing Pitches Delivery Plan for the Plymouth Policy Area (PPA) Table of Contents Foreword ....................................................................................................................... 3 Glossary of terms ......................................................................................................... 4 Executive Summary...................................................................................................... 5 Introduction and methodology .................................................................................. 13 Project scope and objectives ................................................................................... 13 General Context ....................................................................................................... 14 Methodology ............................................................................................................ 16 This Document ......................................................................................................... 18 Strategic Context ........................................................................................................ 19 National .................................................................................................................... 19 Population ................................................................................................................ 20 Overview of pitch provision ....................................................................................... 23 Football .................................................................................................................... 24 Cricket ...................................................................................................................... 32 Rugby ...................................................................................................................... 36 Hockey ..................................................................................................................... 39 Non-core Sports ....................................................................................................... 42 Strategic Framework .................................................................................................. 44 Delivering the Playing Pitch Plan .............................................................................. 49 Page 2 of 59 Playing Pitches Delivery Plan for the Plymouth Policy Area (PPA) Foreword 1.1.1 Plymouth City Council’s vision is to make Plymouth ‘Britain’s Ocean City - one of Europe’s most vibrant waterfront cities, where an outstanding quality of life is enjoyed by everyone.’ 1.1.2 The Council and its partners recognise the enormous contribution that the playing pitches, wider playing fields and recreational sites make to keeping our residents healthy, feeling good about themselves, socialising and enjoying their free time at our recreation and sporting facilities. 1.1.3 This plan is the product of a detailed assessment of the needs of Plymouth and the coordination and commitment of key stakeholders and pitch providers in the city. The plan follows the methodology published by Sport England and its production has been overseen by a steering group comprising local partners and organisations. 1.1.4 We are really pleased to have worked alongside key local and national partners to develop this, a comprehensive Playing Pitches Delivery Plan for the Plymouth Policy Area (PPA) and we are committed to delivering its objectives. In order to achieve this ambition, the principles contained within this plan have become part of the Joint Local Plan, which is the single strategic plan for the city linked with South Hams and West Devon for cross boarder liaison. 1.1.5 We see playing pitches as a key piece of the infrastructure required to deliver one of our priorities as ‘A Caring Council’ to ‘reduce health inequalities’ and make Plymouth a great place to live. The plan provides important evidence to support the Joint Local Plan to achieve this objective. 1.1.6 This plan will give us the framework for decision making regarding pitches and support the sustainable growth of Plymouth. We are grateful to all those who have contributed to this work and for their ongoing support to help us achieve these objectives. COUNCILLOR PETER SMITH, DEPUTY LEADER COUNCILLOR SUE DANN, CABINET MEMBER FOR ENVIRONMENT & STREET SCENE Page 3 of 59 Playing Pitches Delivery Plan for the Plymouth Policy Area (PPA) Glossary of terms 2.1.1 In order to fully understand the Playing Pitch Strategy, 4global have created a glossary detailing key terms and phrases mentioned throughout. The glossary is detailed below, along with appropriate definitions; ACRONYMS 3G AGP: Third Generation Artificial Grass DFA: Devon Football Association Pitch IOG: Institute of Groundmanship 4g: 4global Consulting JFC: Junior Football Club AGP: Artificial Grass Pitch(es) JLP: Plymouth and South West Devon Joint ALS: Active Lives Survey(s) Local Plan (2014 – 2034) CC: Cricket Club LMS: Last Man Stands CIL: Community Infrastructure Levy NPPF: National Planning Policy Framework AP: Active Partnership PPG: Planning Practice Guidance ECB: England and Wales Cricket Board PPS: Playing Pitch Strategy EH: England Hockey PPDP: Playing Pitch Delivery Plan FF: Football Foundation PQS: Performance Quality Standard FC: Football Club RFU: Rugby Football Union FE: Further Education RLFC: Rugby League Football Club GIS: Geographical Information Systems RUFC: Rugby Union Football Club HC: Hockey Club S106: Section 106 Agreement DCCB: Devon County Cricket Board U: Under HE: Higher Education PHRASES 2.1.2 ‘Plymouth’: This phrase refers to the Plymouth Policy Area and not just the City of Plymouth itself. The ‘Plymouth Policy Area’ includes Plymouth’s administrative area and the urban fringe within South Hams 2.1.3 Urban Area/Fringe refers to an area slightly beyond the PCC authority boundary. This area is technically part of South Hams but is acknowledged to be widely used and service demand from the city. 2.1.4 Carrying capacity is the amount of play a site can regularly accommodate (in the relevant comparable unit) for community use without adversely affecting its quality and use. This is typically outlined by the NGB. 2.1.5 Casual use or other use could take place on natural grass pitches or AGPs and include: • Regular play from non-sports club sources (e.g. companies, schools, fitness classes) • Infrequent informal/friendly matches Page 4 of 59 Playing Pitches Delivery Plan for the Plymouth Policy Area (PPA) • Informal training sessions • More casual forms of a particular sport organised by sports clubs or other parties • Significant public use and informal play, particularly where pitches are located in parks/recreation grounds. 2.1.6 Displaced demand generally relates to play by teams or other users of playing pitches from one local authority which takes place in another. This may be due to issues with the provision of pitches and ancillary facilities in the study area, just reflective of how the sports are played (e.g. at a central venue for the wider area) or due to the most convenient site for the respective users just falling outside of the local authority/study area. 2.1.7 Future demand is an informed estimate made of the likely future demand for pitches in the study area. This is generally based on the most appropriate current and future population projections for the relevant age and gender groupings for each sport. Key trends, local objectives and targets and consultation also inform this figure. 2.1.8 Latent demand is demand that evidence suggests may be generated from the current population should they have access to more or better provision. This could include feedback from a sports club who may feel that they could set up and run an additional team if they had access to better provision. 2.1.9 Match equivalent sessions is an appropriate comparable unit for pitch usage. For football, rugby union and rugby league, pitches should relate to a typical week within the season and one match = one match equivalent session if it occurs every week or 0.5 match equivalent sessions if it occurs every other week (i.e. reflecting home and away fixtures). For cricket pitches it is appropriate to look at the number of match equivalent sessions over the course of a season and one match = one match equivalent session. 2.1.10 National Governing Body of Sport (NGB) - typically these are independent, self-appointed organisations that govern their sports through the common consent of their sport. For the sport of football, The Football Foundation, which is a related but distinct organisation to the Football Association (the NGB for football)
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