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<strong>Core</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> <strong>Options</strong>Issue: What open space and leisure provision should we provide to best meet identified localneeds?Preferred Option HE 8Adoption of local open space standards on the basis of a Local Need Area approach.Existing open space sites will be protected and, where appropriate, new sites designated.The re<strong>com</strong>mended open space standards and Local Need Area boundaries provided by the2007 Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study will be adopted for the Plan area (amended asnecessary to take account of recent open space developments and new areas being consideredfor housing in the <strong>Core</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>). Contributions will be directed towards meeting the quantity,quality and accessibility shortfalls for each of the Local Need Areas. The option will aim todeliver a <strong>com</strong>bination of new facilities and improvements to existing ones, depending on theunique needs of the Local Needs Areas and the availability of land.This option will protect existing open spaces and leisure facilities identified in the Local Plansand will not permit their loss unless their whole or partial redevelopment would result in greaterbenefits to the <strong>com</strong>munity than retaining that facility. Protected sites will be identified throughthe forth<strong>com</strong>ing Site Specific Allocations Development Plan Document. The proposed openspace ‘implementation and delivery plan’ will identify opportunities to maximise the use ofexisting sites and potentially re-designate sites for alternative leisure uses, in line with localneeds.Re<strong>com</strong>mended Open Space Standards from the 2007 Open Space, Sport & Recreation Study:Open space typeRe<strong>com</strong>mendedaccessibilitystandard(straightlinedistance).Re<strong>com</strong>mendedquantitystandard(hectaresper 1000population)Re<strong>com</strong>mendedquantitystandard(square metresper person)Totalre<strong>com</strong>mendedprovisionRecreation Grounds & PublicGardens (includes parks)Amenity Green SpaceNatural & Semi-natural GreenSpaceActive (outdoor) Sports Space450m450m600m600m0.5 ha0.5 ha1.0 ha1.25 ha5.0 sq m5.0 sq m10.0 sq m12.5 sq m3.75 haper1000population/37.5 sqm perpersonChildren & Young People’s Space450m0.25 ha2.5 sq mAllotments600m0.25ha2.5 sq mWhy is it a Preferred Option?This option will safeguard existing and provide new open space facilities to meet the needs of thelocal <strong>com</strong>munities.254September 29th, 2010 Christchurch and East Dorset Council Meetings <strong>Core</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> <strong>Options</strong>

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