Policy information sourced from Enfield Development Managament Document (DMD)
DMD 73 Children’s Play Space
- Within areas deficient in children’s play space, developments with an estimated child occupancy of ten children or more will be required to incorporate on-site play provision to meet the needs arising from the development. Where it is demonstrated to the Council’s satisfaction that children’s play space cannot be provided on-site, the applicant will be required to make a financial contribution towards ongoing off-site provision. Contributions may also be required for ongoing maintenance of facilities.
- New formal play spaces must:
- Be well located – new facilities should be sited in locations that are overlooked, away from busy roads, noise and pollutants and where possible enable cohesion and integration with existing communities;
- Make use of natural elements and low-value materials;
- Provide a wide range of play experiences;
- Be inclusive to all;
- Provide opportunities to experience risk and challenge;
- Be sustainable and easy to maintain; and
- Allow for change and evolution.
This policy should be read in conjunction with Core Strategy Policy 34.
For more information please see the Development Managament Document (DMD)