a. Each of the areas identified in Figures 6.4 and 6.5 contribute to local amenity, character and the green infrastructure network. Development that will result in the loss of these open spaces will only be supported where the applicant has robustly demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority, that the resulting loss would be replaced by at least equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality, including amenity value, in a suitable location in the near vicinity.;

1.

As appropriate to their scale, nature and location, new development should incorporate open space that:

a. is in usable parcels of land and not fragmented

b. is safe, easily accessible and not severed by any physical barrier

c. is accessible to the general public

d. creates a safe environment considering lighting and layout

e. is complemented by landscaping

2.

The use of an appropriate legal agreement is encouraged to ensure proper management of the open space over the lifetime of the development.

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