Hockley Area Action Plan - Issues and Options
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Hockley Area Action Plan - Issues and Options
2.9 SUMMARY OF ISSUES
Representation ID: 6068
Received: 30/03/2009
Respondent: Sport England (East Region)
Sport England consider that there should at least be reference to the possible identification of opportunities for incorporating sport and recreation uses into mixed use development, and in this regard, your attention is directed to Sport England's design guidance Active Design
www.sportengland.org/planning_active_design
Sport England consider that there should at least be reference to the possible identification of opportunities for incorporating sport and recreation uses into mixed use development, and in this regard, your attention is directed to Sport England's design guidance Active Design
www.sportengland.org/planning_active_design
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Hockley Area Action Plan - Issues and Options
3.7 SUMMARY COMPARISON OF THE OPTIONS
Representation ID: 6069
Received: 30/03/2009
Respondent: Sport England (East Region)
Whilst the AAP area is tightly drawn, there should be reference to the potential for improving access to sport and recreation opportunities in the town centre such as health and fitness club provision. Any relevant findings of the recently updated Playing Pitch Strategy SPD should be referred to. The AAP's reference to 'leisure uses' does not specify what the opportunities for community facilities such as sport might be. Whilst it is appreciated that the AAP is at an early stage, future versions should be more specific as to what aspects of community facility provision should be provided/enhanced in the area.
Whilst the AAP area is tightly drawn, there should be reference to the potential for improving access to sport and recreation opportunities in the town centre such as health and fitness club provision. Any relevant findings of the recently updated Playing Pitch Strategy SPD should be referred to. The AAP's reference to 'leisure uses' does not specify what the opportunities for community facilities such as sport might be. Whilst it is appreciated that the AAP is at an early stage, future versions should be more specific as to what aspects of community facility provision should be provided/enhanced in the area.
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Hockley Area Action Plan - Issues and Options
3.10 DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
Representation ID: 6070
Received: 30/03/2009
Respondent: Sport England (East Region)
Sport England considers that when considering community infrastructure provision associated with new development, the approach taken to sport/recreation facility provision should be similar to that taken to education/health facilities. Unless existing facilities have the capacity in to accommodate the additional demand generated by a development of this scale, financial contributions should be secured towards the provision or enhancement of sports facilities both on and off-site, in line with policy on planning obligations for the area. The financial contributions needed to meet the sport/recreation needs of a development of this scale should therefore be considered.
Sport England considers that when considering community infrastructure provision associated with new development, the approach taken to sport/recreation facility provision should be similar to that taken to education/health facilities. Unless existing facilities have the capacity in to accommodate the additional demand generated by a development of this scale, financial contributions should be secured towards the provision or enhancement of sports facilities both on and off-site, in line with policy on planning obligations for the area. The financial contributions needed to meet the sport/recreation needs of a development of this scale should therefore be considered.
Comment
Hockley Area Action Plan - Issues and Options
3.10 DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
Representation ID: 6071
Received: 30/03/2009
Respondent: Sport England (East Region)
As part of the promotion of good design throughout the AAP area, reference to the incorporation of principles which encourage greater activity amongst users of new development would be a useful addition. Sport England has developed guidance for planners and masterplanners on this issue. Active Design uses three objectives to frame advice on positive design: improving accessibility; enhancing amenity; and increasing awareness. Using the three design objectives, the guidance explores in detail their application to three activity settings:
• Everyday activity destinations (shops, homes, schools workplaces)
• Informal activity and recreation (play areas, parks & gardens)
The full guidance is available at www.sportengland.org/planning_active_design.
As part of the promotion of good design throughout the AAP area, reference to the incorporation of principles which encourage greater activity amongst users of new development would be a useful addition. Sport England has developed guidance for planners and masterplanners on this issue. Active Design uses three objectives to frame advice on positive design: improving accessibility; enhancing amenity; and increasing awareness. Using the three design objectives, the guidance explores in detail their application to three activity settings:
• Everyday activity destinations (shops, homes, schools workplaces)
• Informal activity and recreation (play areas, parks & gardens)
The full guidance is available at www.sportengland.org/planning_active_design.
