Policy information sourced from Barking and Dagenham Borough Wide Development Policies DPD
POLICY BR7: OPEN SPACE (QUALITY AND QUANTITY)
In areas of existing open space deficiency, the Council will require strategic and major housing developments to make provision (either on-site or in the vicinity of the proposed development) to assist in overcoming the deficiency. Such provision may include (but is not limited to):
- Creation of new open space.
- Improvements to the accessibility of open space including green linkages (as set out in the Landscape Framework Plan contained within the Urban Design Framework Supplementary Planning Document).
- Improvements to the quality, character, historic and biodiversity value of existing open spaces.
Areas of open space deficiency will be determined by quantitative, qualitative and accessibility standards. When identifying appropriate improvements, the following should be taken into account:
- Additional needs for more open space arising from the proposed development.
- Identified needs in the locality for parks and open space, outdoor sports facilities, open space for community use, play areas and equipment for children, facilities for young people and teenagers, and allotments.
- Additional impact and demand which the proposed development will have on existing open spaces.
For more information please see the Barking and Dagenham Borough Wide Development Policies DPD