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Open Space / Playing Field Statement
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For development within open spaces, application proposals should be accompanied by plans showing any areas of existing or proposed open space within or adjoining the application site. Planning consent is not normally given for development of existing open spaces which local communities need. UDP policies apply and reference should be made to the latest open space assessment for Sheffield. An applicant for planning permission may seek to demonstrate through an independent assessment that the land or buildings are surplus to local requirements and, if so, any such evidence should accompany the planning application.
Planning Policy Guidance note 17: Planning for open space, sport and recreation (PPG17) requires “local authorities to give very careful consideration to any planning applications involving development on playing fields.” Sport England will consider putting a holding objection on any such application that does not include a Playing Field Statement. The Statement should be designed to aid Sport England's assessment, to determine whether the development meets the exceptional circumstances under which such development might be allowed (paragraph 15, PPG17).
The following information should be included within a Playing Field Statement:
- Existing pitch layout and use (Both summer and winter) (including identifying community availability and school use);
- Proposed pitch layout (again stating whether the playing field will be available to the community, and whether by appointment or unrestricted access);
- Any additional background information which sets out how the application meets the exceptional circumstances, set out in paragraph 15. Where necessary, this should include where the replacement playing field area will be created, or what quality improvements will be made
- Ward;
- Any lottery or Sport England funded schemes on this site.
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