PPG17 and Open Space studies
The publication of Planning Policy Guidance Note 17 (July 2002) and its subsequent Companion Guide (September 2002), requires all local authorities to carry out assessments of needs and audits of open space and sports and recreational facilities’ in accordance with PPG17.
Our in depth experience and understanding of strategic and sport development enables us to provide a high level quality service to clients and our reputation has been established through our emphasis on direct community consultation and site visits which results in comprehensive evidence. We have successfully completed a range of open space strategies for local authorities including PPG17, playing pitch strategies, Green Infrastructure and comprehensive open space studies.
Our services for open space and PPG17 studies range from community consultation through to full strategy development.
These services can include:
- Identifying local need through various research techniques
- Full audit in accordance with PPG17 national standards
- Assessment of all opens space with detailed location identification and classification of types of open space
- Facility assessments to identify current use, quality, potential and community benefit
- Playing Pitch Assessments
- Database development in Microsoft compatible software
- GIS Mapping with associated satellite photographs and Active places compatible data
- Identification of gaps or over provision using mapping gravity models based on local current and future need
- Identification of the recommendations for action covering quantity, quality, accessibility, re-designation, replacement, new sites, sport development potential future investment and strategic priorities.
