Object

Core Strategy Submission Document

Representation ID: 15779

Received: 06/10/2009

Respondent: Sport England (East Region)

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

Does not accord with soundness criteria relating to accordance with national policy as criteria for playing pitch provision in Green Belt does not accord with PPG2. Paragraph 1.6 of PPG2 advises that providing opportunities for outdoor sport is one of the objectives of use of land in the Green Belt. Consequently, no requirement to demonstrate a need for additional playing pitches as it is not inappropriate development in Green Belt.

Full text:

Does not accord with soundness criteria relating to accordance with national policy as criteria for playing pitch provision in Green Belt does not accord with PPG2. Paragraph 1.6 of PPG2 advises that providing opportunities for outdoor sport is one of the objectives of use of land in the Green Belt. Consequently, no requirement to demonstrate a need for additional playing pitches as it is not inappropriate development in Green Belt.