Comment
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 19026
Received: 28/04/2010
Respondent: Sport England (East Region)
The focus of identifying new open space allocations has been those required to meet the needs of new development. However, no consideration appears to be given to whether there is a need to identify open space allocations to meet the needs of the existing community. For example, there is considered to be deficiencies of community playing pitch provision in the district which has been exemplified through the recent planning application for an expanded site for Rayleigh Boys Youth FC. If the Council's emerging playing pitch strategy confirms such deficiencies, new playing field allocations should be made.
The focus of identifying new open space allocations has been those required to meet the needs of new development. However, no consideration appears to be given to whether there is a need to identify open space allocations to meet the needs of the existing community. For example, there is considered to be deficiencies of community playing pitch provision in the district which has been exemplified through the recent planning application for an expanded site for Rayleigh Boys Youth FC. If the Council's emerging playing pitch strategy confirms such deficiencies, new playing field allocations should be made.