| Description | This SPP emphasises the importance of quality open spaces and sets out national planning policy on the provision and protection of open space within and on the edges of settlements and on sports and recreation facilities in urban and rural settings. SPP 11 replaces NPPG 11: Sport, Physical Recreation and Open Space. |
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| ISBN | 9780755968237 |
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| Official Print Publication Date | November 2007 |
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| Website Publication Date | November 15, 2007 |
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Contents
Summary
Introduction
The Value of Open Space and Physical Activity
Policy Context
SPPObjectives
Outdoor Access and Recreation
Open Space Audit and Strategy
Raising Standards
Protection of Open Space
Planning for Open Space within New Development
Planning for Sport and Recreation
Implementation
Conclusions
Enquiries
Glossary
Appendix: Information on Consultees and Stakeholders
PLANNING SERIES:
- Scottish Planning Policies ( SPPs) provide statements of The Scottish Government policy on nationally important land use and other planning matters, supported where appropriate by a locational framework.
- Circulars, which also provide statements of The Scottish Government policy, contain guidance on policy implementation through legislative or procedural change.
- Planning Advice Notes ( PANs) provide advice on good practice and other relevant information.
Statements of The Scottish Government policy contained in SPPs and Circulars may be material considerations to be taken into account in development plan preparation and development management.
Existing National Planning Policy Guidelines ( NPPGs) have continued relevance to decision making, until such time as they are replaced by a SPP. The term SPP should be interpreted as including NPPGs.
Statements of The Scottish Government location-specific planning policy, for example the West Edinburgh Planning Framework, have the same status in decision making as SPPs.
The National Planning Framework sets out the strategy for Scotland's long-term spatial development. It has the same status as SPPs and provides a national context for development plans and planning decisions and the ongoing programmes of The Scottish Government, public agencies and local government.
Important Note: In the interests of brevity and conciseness, Scottish Planning Policies do not repeat policy across thematic boundaries. Each SPP takes account of the general policy in SPP1 and highlights the other SPPs where links to other related policy will be found. The whole series of SPPs should be taken as an integral policy suite and read together.
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