The Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) on Open Space, Sport and Recreation was adopted by the Council on 15 June 2006. The Open Space, Sport and Recreation SPD sets out the Council’s requirements for Open Space, Sport and Recreation provision in relation to new development.

View the Adopted Supplementary Planning Document on Open Space, Sport and Recreation (June 2006).

Sustainability Appraisal

The Adopted Open Space, Sport and Recreation SPD was subject to a Sustainability Appraisal (SA), incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), at several stages during its preparation. A Sustainability Appraisal Report accompanies the adopted SPD which sets out the findings of the SA.

View the Sustainability Appraisal Report of the Adopted Supplementary Planning Document on Open Space, Sport and Recreation.

Supporting documents

Statement of Consultation – this sets out who was consulted, how they were consulted, a summary of the main issues raised and how representations made at the draft stage have been taken into account in the SPD.

Adoption Statement

How can I view a copy of the adopted Open Space, Sport and Recreation SPD?

The Open Space, Sport and Recreation SPD is available on this website by using the links above. This document is also available for public inspection at the Council offices, Follaton House, Totnes on Monday–Thursday 08:30–17:00 and Friday 08:30–16:30 and at the local libraries within the district and at Plympton and Plymstock libraries within Plymouth.

The Open Space, Sport and Recreation SPD is also available from the Forward Planning Team on Tel: 01803 861234 or email forward.planning@southhams.gov.uk