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Draft Open Space in New Developments SPD

Interactive Draft Open Space in New Developments SPD (This link will open in a new window) - A link to the online consultation website where representations can be viewed.

What is the Draft Open Space in New Developments SPD?

The draft Open Space in New Developments SPD provides further detail on the Council's quantitative, qualitative and accessibility standards for children's playspace, outdoor sport, and informal open space for new developments. It also provides clear guidance on how to calculate the requirements of individual developments, and the process that applicants and officers will need to go through during the planning application process.

The Open Space in New Developments SPD is included in the Council's Local Development Scheme, described as the Recreation and Community SPD. The SPD produced does not cover community buildings, and these will be addressed separately in the Planning Obligations SPD.

Latest News on the Draft Open Space in New Developments SPD

The draft SPD was approved for public consultation at the Growth and Sustainable Communities / Planning Services Portfolio Holders' Joint Meeting on 12th March 2008.

The Council sought your views on this plan through a six-week period of public consultation from 6 June to 18 July 2008. Please see the formal notice for more information.

A copy of the SPD and its supporting documents approved for consultation are available to view or download at the bottom of the page.

The finalised Open Space in New Developments SPD, taking account of the representations received, will be considered by Cabinet on 13 November 2008 and then adopted.

Public Participation Documents

• Draft Open Space in New Developments SPD
• Draft Final Sustainability Appraisal Report

Supporting Documents

• Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report Addendum
• South Cambridgeshire Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report (January 2006)
• Open Space in New Developments SPD Consultation Statement
• The Development of a Recreation Policy for South Cambridgeshire District Council
• Recreation Study Audit and Assessment of Need for Outdoor Playspace and Informal Open Space in South Cambridgeshire (June 2005)

If you would like a further explanation of this SPD, or any other matter relating to the Local Development Framework, please either e-mail the Planning Policy section on ldf@scambs.gov.uk, or phone (01954) 713183.