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19/11/2007
Open Space New Frontier For Planning
The provision of open space is set to become enshrined in planning policy, as part of new proposals announced by councils.
An open space strategy, to protect and improve the amount of open space in Scottish towns and cities will be officially part of the planning departments agenda, as new requirements for new and improved spaces, helping to deliver greener, healthier and safer networks of open space are imposed on each councils development plan.
The plan, officially known as Open Space and Physical Activity plans to introduce a requirement to consult with the local community, specific requirements for the provision of open space in new developments, new consultation procedures for planning applications affecting sports facilities and a requirement to notify ministers where a development is proposed for land identified as 'open space'.
Planning Minister Stewart Stevenson said: "We are determined to create a greener and healthier Scotland. Open spaces, where people can enjoy a variety of sporting and recreational activities, are vital."
The policy will come into force immediately with the new notification and consultation procedures being implemented in January 2008 to allow the councils time to prepare.
The term open space includes parks, playing fields, foot and cycle paths, woodland, allotments and civic spaces.
The policy makes it clear to developers and planning authorities that proper long-term arrangements for management of open space must be put in place for all new developments.
(DW)
An open space strategy, to protect and improve the amount of open space in Scottish towns and cities will be officially part of the planning departments agenda, as new requirements for new and improved spaces, helping to deliver greener, healthier and safer networks of open space are imposed on each councils development plan.
The plan, officially known as Open Space and Physical Activity plans to introduce a requirement to consult with the local community, specific requirements for the provision of open space in new developments, new consultation procedures for planning applications affecting sports facilities and a requirement to notify ministers where a development is proposed for land identified as 'open space'.
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Planning Minister Stewart Stevenson said: "We are determined to create a greener and healthier Scotland. Open spaces, where people can enjoy a variety of sporting and recreational activities, are vital."
The policy will come into force immediately with the new notification and consultation procedures being implemented in January 2008 to allow the councils time to prepare.
The term open space includes parks, playing fields, foot and cycle paths, woodland, allotments and civic spaces.
The policy makes it clear to developers and planning authorities that proper long-term arrangements for management of open space must be put in place for all new developments.
(DW)
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