Leisure and Recreation Development Plan ... - Wiltshire Council

DeliveryThrough an open space and pitch strategy to be produced by the DistrictCouncil by 2010 and implemented thereafter;Through the development control process - Local planning authority and otherdecision makers;Through developer contributions acquired through S106 Agreements linked tonew development.12.2 Providing new or enhanced open space to meet needs arising from newdevelopments through the planning system is only the start of the process. Putting inplace a long term, sustainable, management and maintenance regime is essential toensure that local needs continue to be provided for.12.3 Traditionally, open space has been transferred from developers to the District Counciltogether with a commuted maintenance sum to cover the costs of maintenance intothe future. This approach will continue in the future, particularly where developmentleads to the enhancement of existing provision. However, the District Council'spreferred approach where new provision is required, is for developers to makealternative arrangements which will secure the management and maintenance of theopen space in perpetuity. The detailed arrangements for this preferred approach willbe subject to consultation with the development industry and local communities andwill be set out in the proposed guidance.Spatial Objective:Provide well managed and maintained greenspacesPolicy GM3 Future management partnershipsThe District Council will work with "friends" groups and other partnerorganisations to identify the best approach to the future management andmaintenance of public open space. New arrangements will be subject to localconsultation.DeliveryThrough an open space and pitch strategy to be produced by the DistrictCouncil by 2010 and implemented thereafter;Through District Council working in partnership with local communities (viatown and parish councils/community area partnerships).12.4 The District Council supports the development of partnership working andopportunities for more community action will be investigated on a case by case basis.Working with local “friends” of the greenspace, parish and town councils and localtenant and resident associations can have a positive effect on the use of localgreenspaces, to the benefit of local communities. Voluntary work could reduce theDistrict Council’s maintenance costs, although the transfer of budget responsibilitiesbetween organisations may not in itself achieve improved maintenancearrangements.41