Policy information sourced from St Albans District Local Plan

75 Green Space Within Settlements

In determining planning applications for development of green space within towns and specified settlements as defined in Policy 2, the Council will consider whether:

  • the land should be retained in open use or suitable replacement land and facilities can be provided elsewhere, because there is or would be a deficiency of open space in the area. If replacement sports pitches are to be provided, they must be laid out and playable before the existing site is vacated;
  • the proposed development would destroy the character of any remaining urban green space, or the environment of the surrounding area, or the strategic function of any open land with which the site is associated;
  • wildlife conservation has been provided for in the design and landscaping of the proposed development;
  • the integrity and value of green chains such as watercourses and disused railway lines are maintained and whether there are opportunities to strengthen such chains.

In addition, proposals must comply with the other policies in this Plan and in particular with Policies 74, 85, 95 and 106.

For more information please see the Local Plan