Sport England believes that greater emphasis should be given within this section to the importance of design of new communities encouraging people to be more physically active through the incorporation of attractive public open spaces, provision of formal facilities for sport and recreation and the designing in of increased opportunities for walking and cycling.

These principles are in keeping with the vision and aims of the Core Strategy, inparticular promoting a green and sustainable environment and improving quality of life.

Sport England has published detailed guidance 'Active Design' which promotes these principles and which should be referred to in developing design policies and preparing design briefs for particular sites. The guidance can be downloaded from the Sport England website at www.sportengland.org