Policy information sourced from Dacorum Local Plan 2004 Alteration
76 Leisure Space in New Residential Developments
Permission will not be granted for residential developments of over 25 dwellings or 1 hectare in area unless public leisure space is provided.
The space provided should:
- meet a standard of at least 1.2 hectares (3 acres) per 1,000 population, or 5% of the development area, whichever is greater;
- be usable, well located and purposefully designed, incorporating landscaping, play equipment and other features as necessary. In assessing the appropriate amount, type and location of facilities, account will be taken of the existing leisure space in the vicinity and the NPFA standards for children’s play space.
New leisure spaces should either be offered for adoption by the local authority with an appropriate commuted sum to cover maintenance, or be the subject of covenanted, long term, community management arrangements.
Major developments may also be required to contribute to other recreational needs of the development such as off-site provision of sports pitches or the enhancement of existing parks or playing fields.
See Appendix 6 of the Plan
For more information please see the Local Plan