Policy information sourced from Welwyn Hatfield District Plan

OS3 Play Space and Open Space Provision in New Residential Development

Substantial new residential development (of 0.4 hectares or above) will be expected to make a contribution to the provision of children’s play space and informal open space, where the increased demands generated by the new households cannot be met by current levels of provision. The scale of any contribution will be in line with the number of new households in the development, and the type of facility to be provided will be based on meeting NPFA standards. Where new space is created it must be easily accessible by pedestrians and cyclists, and be designed to be a safe and secure environment for all people using the facility. Contributions will take the form of the direct provision of facilities on site or, where appropriate, the payment of a commuted sum by the developer to facilitate the provision of a facility elsewhere.

For more information please see the Welwyn Hatfield District Plan