Preferred Options Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document (DPD) Review

Object

Representation ID: 25728

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: Sport England

Sport England are broadly supportive of this policy but have concerns regarding the reference to 'dual use playing fields'. It is considered that the policy requirement for outdoor sport should not include school playing fields, as these are not always made available for public use, and over use can affect their quality.

The requirement for replacement playing fields for Ipswich School must be in addition to the policy requirements for community outdoor sport provision.

Support

Representation ID: 25729

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: Sport England

Sport England supports this policy, in particular the reference to the need to protect, enhance or extend existing open spaces and sport and recreation facilities. We also support the reference to improving access to existing facilities where appropriate.

Object

Representation ID: 25730

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: Sport England

Sport England supports a policy aimed at protecting existing open spaces and sport and recreation sites. We have concern that the reference to sites of low value and poor quality could encourage site owners to allow sites to fall into disrepair, as poor quality in itself does not mean there is no demand for a facility.

Support

Representation ID: 25731

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: Sport England

Sport England supports this policy which seeks to secure new opportunities for sport and recreation. We also support the flexible approach to on-site or off-site provision.

Support

Representation ID: 25732

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: Sport England

Sport England supports this policy which seeks to establish attractive and safe areas of public realm that encourage people to use them for formal and informal activity.
Sport England have published 'Active Design' which gives advice on how to make environments attractive and encourage physical activity. We would welcome reference to this document in the supporting text to this policy.