South Northamptonshire Council

1. South Northamptonshire Council Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study and Green Space Strategy

2. Contents • Introduction and Background • Open Space Sport and Recreation Study - Methodology • Green Space Strategy - Methodology • Green Space Strategy – Aims, Objectives and Actions • Questions

3. Introduction • Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study • National Planning Policy Guidance Note PPG17 • Strategic overview • Issues and priorities with regards quality, quantity and accessibility • Guides and inform forward planning and investment in green space

4. Types of Open Space, Sport and Recreation Provision Introduction

5. Methodology STEP 1 IDENTIFYING LOCAL NEEDS STEP 2 AUDITING LOCAL PROVISION STEP 3 SETTING LOCAL STANDARDS PPG 17 5 Step Process STEP 4 APPLYING LOCAL STANDARDS STEP 5 RECOMMENDATIONS

6. Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study • Step 1 – identifying local needs • Strategic Review • Local Consultation: • Household Survey • Parish Council Consultation • Internet Survey for Young People • Neighbourhood Drop in Sessions • External agencies / Sports Clubs • Text messaging / e mail response service

7. Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study • Step 2 – auditing local provision • Identification of open spaces • Categorisation of public open space by primary purpose • Audit of quality all open spaces (recognise the benefits and value of open space)

8. Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study • Step 2 – auditing local provision

9. Level of provision per 1000 population for each type of open space, sport and recreation facility. Against which to measure the need for enhancement of existing facilities. Local distance thresholds QUANTITY QUALITY ACCESSIBILITY Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study Step 3 – local provision standards

10. Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study • Step 4 - Applying Local Standards

11. Developing a Green Space Strategy

12. Green Space Strategy • Green Space Strategy • “a green space strategy sets out an authority’s vision for using its green space and the goals it wants to achieve, plus the resources, and time needed to meet these goals”

13. CABE Space – what is a green space strategy? Green Space Strategy • supports national, regional and local policy objectives • contributes to wider council objectives (education, planning, health etc) • based on current and future local needs and opportunities • supports preparation of LDF by capturing data on parks and green space • establishes action plan and implementation programme (monitoring and review) • identifies investment priorities and partnership opportunities during strategy preparation

14. Developing the Green Space Strategy Development of aims/objectives/actions for consultation Green Space Strategy Review of findings of PPG17 assessment Exhibition Day QUALITY Identification of aims and objectives/prioritisation of actions for action plan

15. Vision Statement Aim Aim Aim Obj Obj Obj Obj Obj Obj Obj Green Space Strategy • Structure

17. Green Space Strategy • The Green Space Strategy – Actions and Priorities • Children and Young People • Provide a further six play facilities and one facility for young people in Towcester over the growth period. Provide a new play area in northern Brackley and a facility for young people in West Brackley • Provide support to Parish Councils to provide new play areas in rural settlements (where demand is identified) • Coordinate activities at parks and green spaces across the district • Consider increased implementation of mobile skatepark

18. Green Space Strategy The Green Space Strategy – Actions and Priorities • Healthier Communities and Older People • Encourage recreational walking and cycling through a promotional campaign targeting all sectors of the community • Address quantitative deficiencies in playing pitch provision across the district • Undertake consultation on demand for allotments, particularly in West Brackley and N, S and E Towcester • Secure community use of school facilities for informal recreation purposes, particularly in schools highlighted as the only form or recreational open space in the village

19. Green Space Strategy The Green Space Strategy – Actions and Priorities • Stronger and Safer Communities • Working with Community Safety Partnership to help implement their strategy to improve the quality of green space sites • Provide opportunities for sustainable transport through the development of safe and accessible cycling routes and footpaths • Enhance quality by supporting providers of sites where quality site assessment scores fall below 70% • Develop a formal park in Towcester • Empower local residents

20. Green Space Strategy The Green Space Strategy – Actions and Priorities • Economic development, enterprise and growth • Forge partnerships with local businesses to enhance the quality of green space sites (eg sponsorship). • Ensure that all new housing developments contribute to the provision of green space (through developer contributions)

21. Green Space Strategy The Green Space Strategy – Developer Contributions • Commitment to improving green space • Role of developer contributions • Contribution towards provision and maintenance • Role of Local Standards • Formula to be applied to new developments.

22. Any Questions?