Policy information sourced from Sevenoaks Core Strategy

SP 10 Green Infrastructure, Open Space, Sport and Recreation Provision

A Green Infrastructure Network will be developed of accessible multi functional green space, primarily based on maintaining and linking existing areas of open space.

Open space, sport and recreation facilities, including indoor sports facilities of value to the local community will be retained. Development may exceptionally be allowed where replacement provision of at least equivalent value to the local community is provided.

Residential development proposals in areas where there is an existing shortage in open space provision, or where the development would otherwise result in a shortage in provision, will be expected to contribute to overcoming the shortage, either through on site provision or a financial contribution to off site provision. Provision should include arrangements for maintenance of the open space.

For the purposes of this policy, open space includes amenity open space, parks and formal gardens, natural and semi natural open space, children’s play areas, outdoor sports facilities, churchyards and allotments.

For more information please see the Core Strategy