Planning for Open Space and Green Infrastructure

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) provides a variety of guidance regarding green and open space, and recreational areas. These facilities greatly enhance quality of life and also serve a variety of wider spatial objectives. In particular, they provide health benefits, and can assist in mitigation and adaptation to climate change.

The NPPF requires an assessment of spaces and of the linkages to create green networks. You can view the 2017 Open Space, Sport and Recreation Assessment (OSSRA) below.

• 1 - Open Space Sport and Recreation Assessment 2017 [5.5MB]
• 2 - Open Space Appendix 1 - Consultation Report [1.0MB]
• 3 - Open Space Appendix 2 - Maps showing open space provision by ward_RED [12.37MB]
• 4 - Open Space Appendix 3 i - Access maps by typology and ward - Allotments_RED [12.05MB]
• 5 - Open Space Appendix 3 ii - Access maps by typology and ward - Amenity Green Space_RED [11.21MB]
• 6 - Open Space Appendix 3 iii - Access maps by typology and ward - Child Play Space_RED [11.88MB]
• 7 - Open Space Appendix 3 iv - Access maps by typology and ward - ANGS 20ha_RED [10.34MB]
• 8 - Open Space Appendix 3 v - Access maps by typology and ward - ANGS 100ha_RED [10.5MB]
• 9 - Open Space Appendix 3 vi - Access maps by typology and ward - ANGS 500ha_RED [11.08MB]
• 10 - Open Space Appendix 3 vii - Access maps by typology and ward - Parks and Recreation Ground_RED [11.82MB]
• 11 - Open Space Appendix 3 viii - Access maps by typology and ward - Youth Play Space_RED [11.73MB]
• 12 - Open Space Appendix 4 - Priority sites by ward_RED [12.48MB]
• 13 - Open Space Appendix 5 - Private Space by ward_RED [12.4MB]