Open Space, Sport and Recreation Local Needs Survey

During December 2007 Bromsgrove District Council appointed PMP Consultants to undertake an open space, recreation and sport local needs assessment and playing pitch strategy across the district.

The open space study is undertaken in accordance with Planning Policy Guidance Note 17 (Planning for Open Space, Sport and Recreation, 2002) (PPG17) and its Companion Guide. The Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) is undertaken in accordance with the methodology endorsed by Sport England and set out in the guidance document “Towards a Level Playing Field” (2002).

The assessment will form part of the evidence base for the Local Development Framework (LDF), in particular supporting the policies of the Core Strategy and other Development Plan Documents (DPD).

Chapter 1 Introduction Background
Chapter 2 Undertaking The Study
Chapter 3 Strategic Context
Chapter 4 Parks And Gardens
Chapter 5 Natural And Semi Natural
Chapter 6 Amenity Green Space
Chapter 7 Provision For Children And Young People
Chapter 8 Outdoor Sports Facilities
Chapter 9 Playing Pitch Strategy
Chapter 10 Allotments
Chapter 11 Cemeteries And Churchyards
Chapter 12 Civic Spaces
Chapter 13 Green Corridors
Chapter 14 Indoor Sports Facilities
Chapter 15 Summary And Planning Overview
Appendix A Benefits Of Open Space
Appendix B Household Survey Cover Letter
Appendix C All Sites
Appendix C Site Assessment Scores
Appendix D Site Assessment Matrix
Appendix E Quality Standard Worksheet
Appendix F Quality Standards
Appendix G Quality Standards
Appendix H Accessibility Standards
Appendix I Drop In Session Press Releases