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INTRODUCTION
1 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.
2 SPP 11 replaces National Planning Policy Guideline ( NPPG) 11: Sport, Physical Recreation and Open Space. While the name has been shortened, the policy still embraces sport and both passive and active recreation.
- 'open space' is a term which includes greenspace consisting of any vegetated land or structure, water or geological feature within and on the edges of settlements, including allotments, trees, woodland, paths and 'civic space' consisting of squares, market places and other paved or hard landscaped areas with a civic function.
- 'physical activity' is a generic term that incorporates a number of over-lapping activities. It is used in this SPP to refer to all types of formal and informal physical recreation, exercise, sports, dance, play, cycling, walking and activities such as gardening.
- 'recreation' is a term used in this SPP which includes many types of physical activity, as well as passive enjoyment of open spaces and the countryside.
3 Planning Advice Note ( PAN) 65: Planning and Open Space provides a typology of open space and advice to accompany this SPP.
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