Open Space & Play Space Contributions

Public Open Space and Play Facilities

TDLP Section 2 Policy HP5 states that the Council will work with partners and sports providers across the district to maintain, expand and improve the quality and accessibility of public open space, sports and recreational facilities of different types and will aim to achieve and exceed standards set out in the Council's 2017 Open Spaces Strategy or any future update. TDLP Section 2 Policy DI1 states that all new development should be supported by, and have good access to, all necessary infrastructure.

All new residential developments of 11 or more dwellings or sites of 1.5 hectares and above will be expected to provide a minimum 10% of the gross site area as open space laid out to meet the Council’s specifications having regard to the Council’s Open Spaces Strategy and the requirements of any SPD. No single area of useable open space will be less than 0.15 hectares in size. Financial contributions will also be sought through s106 legal agreements (or an appropriate alternative mechanism) towards ongoing maintenance of on-site or nearby existing provisions.

Open Space Contribution Amount

Where an on-site provision is not appropriate, a contribution toward the maintenance or improvements of existing nearby facilities may be required.

Please follow the link to understand the contribution amount per dwelling - Scale of charges per dwelling

Local Plan Policies & Supplementary Planning Guidance

To find the above-mentioned policies in full, please see our Planning Policy & Local Plan pages of our website.

For further guidance, please refer to our Provision of Recreational Open Space for New Development SPD (2008)