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Assessment of Open Space, Sport and Recreation Provision in Spelthorne Working towards... The Spelthorne Local Development Framework Assessment of Open Space, Sport and Recreation Provision in Spelthorne September 2005 BOROUGH COUNCIL Assessment of Open Space, Sport and Recreation Provision in Spelthorne September 2005 Planning Services Strategic Directorate (Community) Borough of Spelthorne Council Offices Knowle Green Staines Middlesex TW18 1XB Contents 1. Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study............................................................. 1 Appendices Appendix 1 – Update Report by PMP – December 2004 Appendix 2 – Final Report by PMP – September 2005 Appendix 3 – Summary Report by the Council Spelthorne Borough Council – Open Space, Sport and Recreation Provision in Spelthorne 1. Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study 1.1. The Council has undertaken a study of open space, sport and recreation in accordance with Planning Policy Guidance Note 17. The purpose of the study was in part to inform the preparation of its Local Development Framework. 1.2. This report sets out at Appendices 1 and 2 the reports on open space, sport and recreation in Spelthorne by consultants PMP. Whilst the second of the consultants report is dated 6 September 2005, this was the publication date and a final version was available to the Council when it prepared its summary report. 1.3. Appendix 3 sets out a report prepared by the Council summarising the consultant’s work and setting out its conclusions and recommendations for the LDF and related work. This report was considered and agreed by the Council’s Executive on 19 July 2005. 1.4. The summary report at Appendix 3 is self-contained so far as its conclusions and recommendations for the LDF are concerned. Spelthorne Borough Council – Open Space, Sport and Recreation Provision in Spelthorne 1 APPENDIX 1 OPEN SPACE, SPORT AND RECREATION STUDY SPELTHORNE BOROUGH COUNCIL AN UPDATE REPORT BY PMP DECEMBER 2004 CONTENTS Page Section 1 Introduction and background 1 Section 2 Undertaking the study 6 Section 3 Strategic context 12 Section 4 Step 1 Identifying local needs 20 Section 5 Step 2 Auditing local provision 38 Section 6 The way forward 44 APPENDICES Appendix A Questionnaires Appendix B Site assessment matrix SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND Introduction and background Introduction and scope 1.1 In October 2004, Spelthorne Borough Council (the Council) appointed PMP to undertake an Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study across the whole of Spelthorne (the Borough). The study, an assessment of local needs and audit of open space and indoor sport and recreational facilities, will provide the Council with a clear vision, priorities for the future (based on local need) and a direction for the allocation of resources. 1.2 The overall aim for this piece of work is to: ‘to provide an assessment of Spelthorne’s open space, sport and recreation facilities in the Borough to establish appropriate local standards, identify areas where there are deficiencies in provision and identify solutions/ sites to meet those deficiencies’. 1.3 The above aim is underpinned by the six study outcomes, which are: • to undertake an audit of existing provision to cover all aspects of open space (with the exception of civic spaces), sport and recreation. The audit should include an understanding of provision in areas immediately adjoining the Borough boundary and which have an existing role in meeting Spelthorne’s needs • to establish robust local standards • to ensure that any shortfall or surplus in provision are identified against these standards • to produce site-specific recommendations to meet any identified shortfalls in provision having regard to suitability and sustainability in terms of site size, access, adjoining land uses, any potential adverse impacts on adjoining uses, any particular feature or habitat on the site which might constrain the proposed use • to identify and determine the scope to use any potentially redundant allotments to meet any shortfall • to evaluate and make recommendations on the following unimplemented open space/recreation proposals in the current Local Plan and whether or not they should be retained in the light of the findings of the study: proposals 25, 33, 34 and 35. 1.4 It is important that this study provides evidence, via a robust assessment, to support the policies for protection of urban open space sites as identified in your Local Plan. The study will also inform future planning policy, including the preparation of the Council’s Local Development Framework (LDF), which is targeted for adoption in March 2007. 1.5 The study is undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the latest Planning Policy Guidance Note 17 (PPG17)(Planning for Open Space Sport and Recreation, July 2002) and its Companion Guide published in September 2002. Further details of this process are provided overleaf. Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study – Spelthorne Borough Council Page 1 SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 1.6 This study is also running parallel to separate work being carried out by Bridge IMC consultants on allotments in the Borough and by the Council’s Liveability Parks Project. Information from both these studies have been used to inform this report. 1.7 This report is an update on progress and provides an initial introduction to the study, methodology (in line with PPG17 requirements), findings to date and outlines the way forward to completion of the final report. To date, Step 1 and 2 of the 5-Step PPG17 process have been completed and are detailed within this report. Steps 3, 4 and 5 will be completed in January. The methodology and our approach for these steps are outlined within Section 6. 1.8 The study also analyses indoor sport and recreation facilities. The analysis consisted of a comprehensive audit of indoor sports facilities. Supply and demand modelling will be undertaken for the final report in order to identify any surplus or shortfall in the provision of indoor recreation in the Borough. 1.9 As detailed above, the aim is that the study and resulting strategy will enable the Council to ensure the most effective and efficient use of open spaces and indoor sport and recreation facilities within the Borough and plan and respond appropriately to any pressures of immediate and future developments. Planning Policy Guidance 17 (PPG17) 1.10 PPG17 states “the government expects all local authorities to carry out assessments of needs and audits of open space and sports and recreational facilities”. 1.11 The major change in the policy guidance is the requirement for local authority decisions, regarding open space, to be informed by local needs assessments and an audit of existing provision. Such audits should incorporate qualitative, quantitative and accessibility considerations as well as the overall non-monetary value of the land including the level of use. National standards are no longer considered to meet local needs, although they may be used as benchmarks. 1.12 Other subsequent changes in this planning policy document are: • the definition of open space should be taken to mean all open space of public value, including not just land, but also areas of water such as rivers, canals and lakes which offer important opportunities for sport and recreation • a greater emphasis is placed on qualitative considerations – this is particularly important as it will allow local authorities to identify potential for increased use through better design, management and/or maintenance of open space • it advocates the setting of local standards appropriate to the local area rather than assessment by national standards although these can be used as benchmarks – the Government believes that national standards are inappropriate, as they do not take into account the demographics of an area, the specific needs of residents and the extent of built development • it provides further guidance on the constituent elements of open space typologies • it clearly acknowledges the multiple functions that open spaces can perform. Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study – Spelthorne Borough Council Page 2 SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 1.13 The policy guidance sets out priorities for local authorities in terms of: • assessing needs and opportunities – undertaking audits of open space, sport and recreational facilities • setting local standards • maintaining an adequate supply of open space • planning for new open space. 1.14 The companion guide sets out the process for undertaking local assessments of needs and audits of provision. It also: • indicates how councils can establish the needs of local communities and apply provision standards • promotes a consistent approach across varying types of open space. 1.15 PMP and the Council have followed the recommendations of PPG17 throughout the study. Following this methodology maximises the potential the strategy has to make a real difference to the quantity, quality and accessibility of open spaces in Spelthorne. Need for local assessments 1.16 A local assessment of open space and open space needs will enable the Council to: • plan positively, creatively and effectively in identifying priority areas for improvement and to target appropriate types of open space required • ensure an adequate provision of high quality, accessible open space to meet the needs of the community • ensure any funding is invested in the right places where there is the most need • conduct Section 106 negotiations with developers from a position of knowledge with evidence to support. 1.17 Where no assessment exists, developers can undertake
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