Policy information sourced from Windsor and Maidenhead Local Plan
IF 4 Open Space
Existing Facilities
Existing open space in the Borough will, where appropriate, be protected, maintained, and where possible, enhanced to increase capacity and make it more usable, attractive and accessible.
Development involving the loss of open space will only be granted permission where
- There is clear evidence, for example from the latest published Open Space Study, that the existing facility is no longer required to meet current or projected needs, including for biodiversity improvements/off-setting; or
- The existing facility would be replaced by equivalent or improved provision in terms of quality and quantity in a suitable location within walking distance of the existing facility, or
- The development is for alternative sports and recreational provision, the benefits of which clearly outweigh the loss of the current or former use.
New Facilities
The following sites are allocated as new or upgraded open space as part of the Borough’s Green Infrastructure network:
| Ref | Site |
|---|---|
| AL15 | Braywick Park, Maidenhead |
| AL27 | Land south of Ray Mill Road East, Maidenhead |
| AL28 | Land north of Lutman Lane, Maidenhead |
These sites are identified on the Policies Map. Site specific requirements for these green infrastructure sites are set out in proformas in Appendix. The proformas form part of this policy.
New open space and play facilities for children and young people will be required on sites allocated for new housing and housing-led mixed use developments as set out in the site allocation proformas in Appendix C and in line with requirements contained in the most up to date Open Space Study.
Proposals for residential development on non-allocated sites of ten dwellings and above should normally provide new open space and play facilities in accordance with the quantity standards set out in Appendix F, or those within a more up to date Open Space Study. However, where there is clear evidence that there is a quantitative surplus of one or more types of open space/play facilities in the local area, these standards will be applied flexibly in order to address any local deficits.
Whilst on-site provision is preferred, provision of new open space and play facilities on an alternative site within walking distance of the development site, as set out in Appendix F, would be acceptable if this meets the needs of the community and results in a greater range of functional uses. A financial contribution towards improving existing provision may be acceptable if there are qualitative open space deficiencies in the area.
For more information please see the Local Plan