South Bucks - Core Policy 5: Open Space, Sport and Recreation

Policy information sourced from South Bucks Core Strategy Development Plan Document

Core Policy 5: Open Space, Sport and Recreation

The Council will identify suitable additional provision for gypsies, travellers and travelling showpeople. In the period to 2011 it will provide a minimum of 7 additional pitches, but will provide a further 4 pitches if these are not to be provided elsewhere in Buckinghamshire. For the post 2011 period the Council will provide additional pitches in accordance with new regulations and guidance due to be published by the Government.

The following factors will be taken into account in assessing the suitability of potential new sites. Sites should:

Be located outside of the Green Belt, although where very special circumstances have been demonstrated, consideration may also be given to granting permanent planning permission on sites which already have a temporary permission, if they are suitable for permanent occupation47.
Have good access to the highway network and not result in a level or type of traffic generation which would be inappropriate for the locality.
Have access to local services, including health services, shops, education and other community facilities.
Not be located in an area at high risk of flooding.
Allow for adequate levels of privacy and residential amenity for the occupiers and local residents.
Provide a safe environment with adequate on site facilities for parking, storage, play and water supply.
Not result in a detrimental impact upon the local environment, including biodiversity and the landscape.
Be compatible with surrounding land uses and not be visually intrusive.
Be of a size and design that facilitates good management.

For more information please see the Core Strategy Development Plan Document