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Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study Final Report Camden Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study Final Report June 2014 Atkins Camden Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study | Version 1.0 | 24 February 2014June 2014 1 Camden Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study Notice This document and its contents have been prepared and are intended solely for the London Borough of Camden’s information and use in relation to the Open Space, Recreation and Sports Study. Atkins Ltd assumes no responsibility to any other party in respect of or arising out of or in connection with this document and/or its contents. This document has 248 pages including the cover. Document history Job number: Document ref: Revision Purpose description Originated Checked Reviewed Authorised Date Rev 1.0 Draft Report ZG RA RA RS 07/03/201 4 Rev 2.0 Final Report ZG RA RA RS 08/05/201 4 Rev3.0 Final Report ZG RA RA RS 29/05/201 4 Rev4.0 Final Report ZG RA RA RS 04/06/201 4 Rev5.0 Final Report ZG RA RA RS 19/06/201 4 Client signoff Client London Borough of Camden Project Camden Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study Document title Camden Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study Job no. 5125421 Copy no. 04 Document Version 1 reference Atkins Camden Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study | Version 1.0 | 24 February 2014June 2014 2 Camden Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study Table of contents Chapter Pages 1. Introduction 15 2. Methodology 17 Introduction 17 Approach to Updating Planning and Open Space Provision 17 Survey Methodology 18 Open Space Typology 20 Approach to Assessing Public Park Provision 22 3. National, Regional and Local Policy Context 25 Introduction 25 National Policy and Guidance 25 Advice from National Bodies 27 Regional Guidance and Policy 30 Local Policy and Guidance 33 Summary of Key Issues 40 4. Assessment of Open Space Needs 41 Introduction 41 Demographic Profile 41 Open Space Need Indicators 45 Residents Survey 48 5. Assessment of Supply 58 Introduction 58 Opportunities to Alleviate Public Open Space Quantity and Access Deficiencies 68 6. Assessment of Children’s Play Provision 72 Introduction 72 Approaches to Children’s Play Provision 72 The Mayor’s Approach to Play Standards 72 Existing Children’s Play Provision 74 7. Assessment of Natural and Semi-Natural Greenspace 82 8. Allotment Needs 88 9. Quality of Supply 98 Conclusions and Recommendations 104 10. Open Space Value 106 Introduction 106 Structural Role 108 Composite Value Analysis 115 11. Outdoor Sports Provision 123 Introduction 123 Overall Pitch Provision 123 Other Outdoor Sports Provision 128 12. Indoor Sports Provision 133 Introduction 133 Methodology 133 Assessment of Capacity 138 Relationship between Supply and Demand - Sports Halls 138 Atkins Camden Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study | Version 1.0 | 24 February 2014June 2014 3 Camden Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study Demand and Supply within the Borough as a Whole 139 Demand and Supply by Sub areas 139 Future Demand and Supply 141 Accessibility 142 Sensitivity Testing 143 Demand and Supply within the Borough as a Whole 145 Demand and Supply by Sub areas 145 Future Demand and Supply 147 Conclusions 149 13. Meeting the needs within the Borough 151 Introduction 151 Stakeholder Consultation 151 Open Space Standards 152 Meeting the Needs of Sub areas 155 Funding and Delivery Mechanisms 166 14. Conclusions and Policy Options 172 Appendix A. List of Sites 182 Appendix B. Site Survey Proforma and Guidelines 199 Appendix C. Sites with Scope for Improvement 221 Appendix D. Stakeholder Consultation 233 Appendix E. Value and Quality Score 235 Appendix F. Model Parameters 242 Tables Table 2-1 Sites Surveyed 19 Table 2-2 GLA Public Park Hierarchy 20 Table 2-3 Typology of Open Space Provision 21 Table 3-1 Principal Allotments Legislation 26 Table 3-2 Quantity: Playing Pitches 27 Table 3-3 Quantity: All Outdoor Sport 28 Table 3-4 Quantity: All Playing Space 28 Table 3-5 Accessibility Benchmark Standards for Children’s Playing Space 29 Table 3-6 Open space required for specific developments 37 Table 3-7 Open space required for specific developments 39 Table 3-8 Open space required for specific developments 39 Table 3-9 Open space required for specific developments 40 Table 4-1 Demographic Profile 42 Table 4-2 Ethnic Group Populations 44 Table 4-3 Demographic Profile of Residents Survey Respondents 48 Table 4-4 Reasons for Visiting Open Spaces 53 Table 5-1 Open Space Provision by Type 59 Table 5-2 Open Space by Ward 60 Table 5-3 Summary of Open Space Requirements 2025 65 Table 5-4 Alleviating deficiency in Public Parks 66 Table 5-5 Summary of Public Park Requirements 2025 66 Table 5-6 Comparison of Outer London Borough Public Park Standards 67 Table 5-7 Opportunities to alleviate deficiency through improvement of other types of open space 69 Table 5-8 Opportunities to alleviate deficiency through improvement of other types of open space beyond the Borough 69 Table 6-1 Playable Space Typology 73 Table 6-2 Formal Children’s Play Provision 74 Atkins Camden Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study | Version 1.0 | 24 February 2014June 2014 4 Camden Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study Table 6-3 Condition of Children’s Play Provision 75 Table 6-4 Formal Play Provision 75 Table 6-5 Amount of Play Provision by Ward 77 Table 6-6 Amount of Play Provision in Housing Estates 79 Table 6-7 Alleviating deficiency in Open Space 80 Table 6-8 Summary of Formal Children’s Play Provision Requirements 2025 81 Table 7-1 Natural Greenspace Provision identified during Open Space Assessment 83 Table 7-2 Defined Areas of Natural Greenspace 83 Table 7-3 GLA Sites of Important Nature Conservation 85 Table 7-4 GLA Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation by Ward 86 Table 8-1 Allotment Supply, Capacity and Status 90 Table 8-2 Allotment Provision by Ward 92 Table 8-3 Estimated Allotment Needs Arising from Households Lying Outside Catchment Area 93 Table 8-4 Estimated Allotment Needs Arising from Demographic Change 94 Table 8-5 Summary of Allotment Requirements 2025 94 Table 8-6 Approach to Developing Allotment Standard to 2025 95 Table 9-1 Estimated Quality Assessment by Space Type (Overall Average Assessed Scores) 100 Table 9-2 Average Quality Scores by Type of Open Space 102 Table 10-1 Recreational Role of Open Spaces 107 Table 10-2 Indications of Informal Use 108 Table 10-3 Structural Role of Open Space 109 Table 10-4 Amenity Value of Open Space 110 Table 10-5 Educational Role of Open Spaces 111 Table 10-6 Open Spaces Included within the EH Register of Historic Parks and Gardens 112 Table 10-7 Social and Cultural Roles Performed by Open Spaces 114 Table 10-8 Composite Value Scores 116 Table 10-9 Quality / Value Matrix 117 Table 10-10 Relationship between Quality and Value 119 Table 10-11 Scope for Change / Improvement 120 Table 11-1 All Pitches by Surface 123 Table 11-2 All Pitches by Status (No. Pitches) 124 Table 11-3 Floodlighting and Enclosure at Other Facilities 125 Table 11-4 All Pitches by Quality 125 Table 11-5 All Pitches by Status (No. Pitches) 126 Table 11-6 Estimate ATP Needs 126 Table 11-7 Other Outdoor Sports Facilities 128 Table 11-8 Floodlighting and Enclosure at Other Facilities 128 Table 11-9 Other Outdoor Sports Facilities 129 Table 11-10 Demand for sports and outdoor recreational activities 130 Table 12-1 No. and type of Sports Halls 134 Table 12-2 No. and type of Pools 135 Table 12-3 Relationship between Demand and Supply (in visits per week) for Sports Halls 2011 139 Table 12-4 Proportion of Supply of Sports Hall Space Available to Non-Registered Members (2011) 140 Table 12-5 Proportion of Supply of Sports Hall Space Available to Non-Registered Members (2011) 140 Table 12-6 Relationship between Demand and Supply for Sports Halls (in Visits per Week) 2025 141 Table 12-7 Relationship between Demand and Supply for Sports Halls (in Visits per Week) 2025 – not including Registered Membership Use 141 Table 12-8 Typical Catchment Areas for Indoor Facilities by Mode 142 Table 12-9 Comparison of Demand and Supply of Swimming Pool Facilities in Selected London Boroughs 2011 143 Table 12-10 Comparison of Demand and Supply of Sports Hall Facilities in Selected London Boroughs 2011 144 Table 12-11 Relationship between demand and supply (in visits per week) for Swimming Pools 2011 145 Table 12-12 Proportion of Supply of Swimming Pool Space Available to Non-Registered Members (2011) 146 Table 12-13 Proportion of Supply of Swimming Pool Space Available to Non-Registered Members (2011) 147 Table 12-14 Relationship between Demand and Supply for Swimming Pools (in Visits per Week) 2025 148 Atkins Camden Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study | Version 1.0 | 24 February 2014June 2014 5 Camden Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study Table 12-15 Relationship between Demand and Supply for Swimming Pools (in Visits per Week) 2025 – not including Registered Membership Use 149 Table 12-16 Recommended Standard for Sport Hall Space 150 Table 12-17 Recommended Standard for Swimming Pools 151 Table 13-1 Summary of Local Open Space Standards (to meet needs up to 2025) 153 Table 13-2 Summary of Local Open Space Standards (to meet needs up to 2025) 156 Table 13-3 CIL charging zone by Sub area and Ward 167 Table 13-4 Draft list of projects to be considered to funding from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) 168 Table 14-1 Summary of Local Open Space Standards per person (to meet needs up to 2025) 177 Figures List of Figures Figure 2.1 – Open Space Locations Figure 2.2 – Open Space Types Figure 2.3 – Open Space Ownership Figure 2.4 – Wards and Sub-Area Boundaries Figure 4.1 – Population Density by Output Area Figure
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