Policy information sourced from the Hertsmere Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan

SADM34 - Open Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities

Where appropriate all development affecting open space and sports and leisure facilities should seek to improve the quality, quantity, and/or accessibility of the space/facility through appropriate financial contribution and/or direct provision.

As a minimum, development must not exacerbate existing deficits of open space and sports and leisure facilities in the locality and within the Borough. Proposals which will result in the loss of, or negatively impact upon the designated open space/facility, will only be considered appropriate where:

  • The development proposal is a small scale ancillary use which supports or enhances the quality and/or accessibility of the provision; or
  • Equivalent or improved provision can be created in the most appropriate and accessible location available; or
  • There is substantiated evidence of significant surplus of provision within the catchment of the existing space/facility, both quantitatively and qualitatively

Any development on a designated open space/facility should not cause significant harm to the character, appearance and visual amenity of the local area. Development will not be supported where it would cause significant harm to the integrity of the green infrastructure network.

For more information please see the Hertsmere Policies Plan