Extensive tracts of land on the edge of settlements and blanket designation of open countryside will not be appropriate. Test 4 Can the site be shown to be Beauty: demonstrably special to a local community? This relates to the visual attractiveness and To meet this requirement aesthetic value of the site, and its contribution to an area must fulfil one or townscape, landscape, character and/or setting of more of the following the settlement. criteria: To be identified as a Local Green Space the council The proposed designation of would normally expect an area to contribute spaces must be based on significantly to the local identity and character of evidence to demonstrate the area, playing an important role in defining the why the green area is sense of place of an area and where relevant in demonstrably special to a defining the physical form and layout of the local community and holds a settlement. particular local significance. Historic significance: Evidence could include information from Parish & The site is viewed to be of local significance Town Council, local because of its historic importance to the local community groups/leaders, community. This could be because of the location other groups e,g CPRE etc of an historic asset within it, the area’s role in providing the setting for heritage assets or other locally valued landmarks or because of the area’s cultural associations and importance to local history. Recreational value: The site holds a local significance for recreation providing an important asset for the community for a particular recreation activity or for a range of activities. This could be for formal or informal activity. Tranquillity: The site submitted is viewed to be of importance to the local community because of the tranquillity it provides, offering a place for reflection and peaceful enjoyment. This is a subjective assessment and the council will require clear justification why an area is of particular value in relation to this criteria. Richness of wildlife: The site is viewed to be of local significance because of the wildlife it is home to.
Extensive tracts of land on the edge of settlements and blanket designation of open countryside will not be appropriate. Test 4 Can the site be shown to be demonstrably special to a local community? To meet this requirement an area must fulfil one or more of the following criteria: The proposed designation of spaces must be based on evidence to demonstrate why the green area is demonstrably special to a local community and holds a particular local significance. Evidence could include information from Parish & Town Council, local community groups/leaders, other groups e,g CPRE etc Beauty: This relates to the visual attractiveness and aesthetic value of the site, and its contribution to townscape, landscape, character and/or setting of the settlement. To be identified as a Local Green Space the council would normally expect an area to contribute significantly to the local identity and character of the area, playing an important role in defining the sense of place of an area and where relevant in defining the physical form and layout of the settlement. Historic significance: The site is viewed to be of local significance because of its historic importance to the local community. This could be because of the location of an historic asset within it, the area’s role in providing the setting for heritage assets or other locally valued landmarks or because of the area’s cultural associations and importance to local history. Recreational value: The site holds a local significance for recreation providing an important asset for the community for a particular recreation activity or for a range of activities. This could be for formal or informal activity. Tranquillity: The site submitted is viewed to be of importance to the local community because of the tranquillity it provides, offering a place for reflection and peaceful enjoyment. This is a subjective assessment and the council will require clear justification why an area is of particular value in relation to this criteria. Richness of wildlife: The site is viewed to be of local significance because of the wildlife it is home to.