Policy HC17: Open Space

Object

Representation ID: 5360

Received: 20/12/2022

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

Agent: Pegasus Group

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Whilst there is no in principle objection to the requirements of the policy or the provision of open space within developments, some clarifications are required in order to ensure that the Policy is sound.
The policy requirement for on-site equipped play provision as default is not supported as it
will not be appropriate for every site, for example where there is already high-quality
equipped play provision in the locality it would not make sense to duplicate this provision. In
addition, it is not appropriate to require open space to be centrally located on all sites as this
does not take into consideration differences in development sites opportunities and constraints. It is requested that the Council amend the policy to allow policy a more flexible approach to achieve the right design solution for each site.
The focus of Green Infrastructure provision should be based on quality rather than quantity or ‘useability’ and the exclusion of small incidental green infrastructure (GI) without a clear recreational purpose from on-site open space provision is not supported.
Planning Practice Guidance acknowledges that 'Green infrastructure can embrace a range of Spaces.
The policy should therefore be revisited and clarified, with clear reference to national
guidance ensure that open space and green infrastructure is properly and clearly defined and to recognise the contribution that a range of spaces and uses will bring to a development.

Object

Representation ID: 5398

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Rigby Estates LLP

Agent: Pegasus Group

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

policy should acknowledge that the type of open space provision including formal play equipment should be considered on a site by site basis taking account of site constraints and existing provision in the wider area.

Comment

Representation ID: 5605

Received: 23/12/2023

Respondent: Severn Trent Water

Additional policy wording provided only.