Policy information sourced from the Tandridge District Core Strategy

Community, Sport and Recreation Facilities and Services

Existing community, recreational, sports facilities and services (see Glossary) and open space will be safeguarded. New or improved facilities to meet the needs of all sections of the community will be encouraged. The Council will encourage the dual use of community and sports facilities.

Residential development may be required to include appropriate open space, play areas or other accessible green space to meet the needs of residents and/or to contribute to the enhancement of such facilities in the area.

The loss of open space, sport and recreation facilities is dealt with in national planning policies (PPG17). For the loss of other community facilities and/or services as defined in the Glossary, the principles of assessment set out in those national planning policies (PPG17) will be operated, and the exact details will be set out in the Development Control DPD.

The Council will apply the standard of 1.27 ha per 1000 population to the provision of playing space for all ages.

The Council will seek to protect the Rights of Way network, in particular the North Downs Way national trail, the Greensand Way and Vanguard Way recreational paths from developments that would adversely affect the enjoyment of users of the network. The Council will encourage improvements to the network and the North Downs Way