For settlements with more than 2,500 inhabitants, the table of provision set out below will be adopted as the minimum standard for public open space, play and sports provision in the Local Plan:

Local Greenspace

(0.2 Ha +) 400m/5 minutes walk from home

Park/Green Area

(2 Ha +) 600m/7.5 minutes walk from home

Playing Fields

1km/12.5 minutes walk from home

Natural Greenspace

(20 Ha +) 2km/25 minutes walk from home

Open Country/Green Lung

(200 Ha+) 5km/20 minutes by bike

Allotments & Shared External Space

No recommendation

Local Area for Play (LAP)

No specific targets

Local Equipped Area for Play (LEAP)

All "urban" residents to be within 400m of a LEAP

Neighbourhood Equipped Area for Play (NEAP)

All "urban" residents to be within 1000m of a NEAP

Sports Hall (at least 3 Badminton Court size)

Within 14km or 20 minutes drive time

Swimming Pool

Within 14km or 20 minutes drive time

Fitness Centre

Within 14km or 20 minutes drive time

Squash Court

Within 14km or 20 minutes drive time

Golf Course

Within 14km or 20 minutes drive time

Artificial Pitch

Within 22km or 30 minutes drive time

Athletics Track

Within 22km or 30 minutes drive time

Sports Pitch

Within 1 km or 12.5 minutes walk time

Cricket Ground

Within 1 km or 12.5 minutes walk time

Tennis Court

Within 1 km or 12.5 minutes walk time

Bowling Green

Within 1 km or 12.5 minutes walk time