5.1 A Local Green Space (LGS) is a designation which can be made through Local or Neighbourhood Plans. Designation as a LGS provides similar protection to that of the Green Belt.
5.2 LPP1 Policy DP2 designates Open Areas of Local Significance and indicates that consideration will be given to whether these sites are designated as Local Green Space in LPP2. Following the Examination, a review of the approach to Local Green Space designation is required and, in addition to consideration in Neighbourhood Plans, this will be carried out in the future Local Plan Review.
5.3 LPP1 Policy DP2 will continue to provide guidance on the protection of open spaces.
5.4 LPP1 Policy DP16 covers open spaces and green infrastructure. These areas are identified on the adopted Local Plan Part I Policies Map. Additional recreation grounds have been identified as a result of consultation with Town and Parish Councils.
5.5 The following sites subject to DP16 are added to the Policies Map:
5.6 LPP1 Policy DP16 sets out strategic policy for open spaces, recreation space and spaces for sporting activity. A comprehensive assessment of sporting need, using the methodology set out in Sport England’s “Assessing Needs and Opportunities, Guide for Indoor and Outdoor Sports Facilities” will be addressed as part of a future Plan Review.
5.7 The Council will prepare a formal Supplementary Planning Document on open space, sports and recreation to provide more detailed guidance on the implementation of LPP1 Policy DP16.
5.8 Three areas of land (two in Frome and one in Street) which were identified for playing field extensions in the Mendip District Plan 2001 and retained as saved policy, no longer need to be retained5.
5 Policy F10 and S&W9
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