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SPP OBJECTIVES
14 This SPP sets out how the planning system should help safeguard and create new open spaces and places where people can take part in sport and recreation.
15 The key objectives of this SPP are:
- To protect and enhance open space;
- To ensure a strategic approach to open space and other opportunities for sport and recreation by requiring local authorities to undertake an open space audit and prepare an open space strategy for their area;
- To protect and support opportunities for sport and recreation;
- To provide guidance on the quality and accessibility of open space in new developments and on providing for its long-term maintenance and management;
- To provide guidance on planning for development of new indoor and outdoor facilities for sport and recreation.
16 Open space frequently comes under great pressure for development. This SPP requires local authorities to take a strategic, long term approach to managing the open space within their areas, objectively assessing both current and future needs and protecting all spaces which can help to meet those needs.
17 This SPP explains how developers, planners and other decision-makers should work towards achieving better quality open spaces and more opportunities for people to build physical activity into their daily routine.
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