recreation grounds from definition of PDL. intensive and “More recreation uses (including These sports facilities will be subject to the sequential test, potentially limiting development of these Main Town health and fitness and facilities outside of town centres. Centre Uses indoor bowling centres)” Lack of clarity as to how LAs will define intensive sport and recreation uses”, therefore “more (24) included within main town potential uncertainty as to the scope of provision to which this restriction may apply. centre uses in glossary. Ensuring the Vitality of town LA’s to allocate appropriate centres sites for Main Town Centre 23 Uses in line with sequential Although the location of MTCU’s (as defined in the glossary) may be restricted LA’s will be required to 6th & 7th test. It is important that allocate sites where need has been identified. Highlights the importance of having a robust and up bullet needs for these uses are to date assessment of need in place. met in full and not compromised by lack of site availability. LA’s to have policies to support and promote rural economy which should Supporting a promote the retention and 28 prosperous rural development of local This strengthens the protection and enhancement of sports venues (facilities) in areas (link to 4th bullet economy services and community paragraph 74). facilities including sports venues For large scale developments policies should promote Promoting Emphasis on urban design to integrate day-to-day journeys on foot. This supports the principles opportunities to undertake sustainable 38 included in Sport England’s Active Design Guidance. day-to-day activities, transport locating community facilities within walking distance to most properties.
recreation grounds from definition of PDL. Ensuring the Vitality of town centres Main Town Centre Uses (24) “More intensive and recreation uses (including health and fitness and indoor bowling centres)” included within main town centre uses in glossary. These sports facilities will be subject to the sequential test, potentially limiting development of these facilities outside of town centres. Lack of clarity as to how LAs will define “more intensive sport and recreation uses”, therefore potential uncertainty as to the scope of provision to which this restriction may apply. 23 6th & 7th bullet LA’s to allocate appropriate sites for Main Town Centre Uses in line with sequential test. It is important that needs for these uses are met in full and not compromised by lack of site availability. Although the location of MTCU’s (as defined in the glossary) may be restricted LA’s will be required to allocate sites where need has been identified. Highlights the importance of having a robust and up to date assessment of need in place. Supporting a prosperous rural economy 28 4th bullet LA’s to have policies to support and promote rural economy which should promote the retention and development of local services and community facilities including sports venues This strengthens the protection and enhancement of sports venues (facilities) in areas (link to paragraph 74). Promoting sustainable transport 38 For large scale developments policies should promote opportunities to undertake day-to-day activities, locating community facilities within walking distance to most properties. Emphasis on urban design to integrate day-to-day journeys on foot. This supports the principles included in Sport England’s Active Design Guidance.
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