Policy information sourced from the Haringey Development Management Plan

DM20: Open Space and Green Grid

  • Development that protects and enhances Haringey’s open spaces will be supported.
  • The reconfiguration of open space will be supported where:
    • It is part of a comprehensive, deliverable scheme;
    • There would be no net loss of open space;
    • It would achieve enhancements to address identified deficiencies in the capacity, quality and accessibility of open space, and it would secure a viable future for the open space; and
    • It would not be detrimental to any environmental function performed by the existing open space.
  • The Council will require all development providing new or replacement open space, wherever possible, to connect to the All London Green Grid. Protection and enhancement of this network will make a positive contribution to Haringey and its communities, in addition to providing social, recreational and ecological benefits.
  • Proposals for ancillary development on open space will be supported where they:
    • Are necessary for, or would facilitate, the proper functioning of the open space;
    • Would not be detrimental to any other functions of the open space;
    • Are ancillary to the use(s) of the open space;
    • Are of an appropriate scale;
    • Do not detract from the open character of the site or surroundings; and
    • Contribute positively to the setting and quality of the open space.
  • The Council supports the provision and improvement of outdoor leisure facilities. Ancillary developments which enhance the park and open space offer (such as refreshment facilities, market and event spaces, public conveniences, public art installations or outdoor play and fitness equipment), or those which meet the special needs of education, will be permitted, provided that they:
    • Are of a high standard of design and quality, safe and accessible to all;
    • Do not detrimentally impact on nature conservation and biodiversity;
    • Do not adversely detract from the overall function, amenity, character and appearance of the park or open space.
  • Development adjacent to open space should seek to protect and enhance the value and visual character of the open land.
  • Sites over 1Ha in size which are located in identified areas of open space deficiency should seek to create new publically accessible open space on the site, in accordance with the open space standards set out in the Haringey Open Space and Biodiversity Study (2013), subject to viability.
  • Consideration will be given to designating Local Green Spaces in line with national planning guidance.

Policy information sourced from the Haringey Development Management Plan