Policy information sourced from the Merton Estates Local Plan.
EP H5 Open Space
- Development proposals must provide public open space to address the identified deficiency in access to Local Open Spaces in accordance with London Plan policy 7.18 ‘Protecting Open Space and addressing Deficiency’.
- Suitably designed plays space(s) for all age groups must be provided having regard to in accordance with the Mayor of London’s ‘Play and Informal Recreation’ supplementary planning guidance document (2012).
- Development proposals must be supported by an analysis of the current and future need for the provision of indoor and outdoor sports facilities in order to support the population arising from the proposals. Any proposals should be in accordance with Sport England’s Planning for Sport Aims and Objectives to protect existing facilities, enhance the quality, accessibility and management of existing facilities and provide new facilities to meet demand.
For more information, please see the Estates Local Plan.