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Introduction and Definition of Open Space, Sport and Outdoor Recreation
1.1NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
Open space, sport and outdoor recreation are important components of life. They provide many cultural, social, economic and environmental benefits and contribute positively to physical and mental heal
open-spacesportrecreationaccessibilitypublic-buildingActive Lifestyles and Sporting Facilities
ENV 7.1NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
providing opportunities for more active lifestyles by maintaining and enhancing sporting facilities in the Region, creating networks of community greenways in cities and towns, developing cycle and pe
public-buildingtopic-accesstopic-external-spaceruralopen-spaceAccessibility of Sports and Leisure Facilities
ENV 7.1NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
enhancing the range of sports and leisure facilities enabling accessibility by all citizens (ENV 7.1);
public-buildingtopic-accessibilitytopic-accessResponsibility for Public Open Space Provision
4.2NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The primary responsibility for the provision of public open space facilities such as playing fields, parks and children's play areas rests with district councils. Accordingly, in assessing open space
open-spacepublic-buildingAssessment of Open Space Provision
4.7NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The assessment of open space will be carried out for all large settlements and where appropriate assessments may also extend to include the entire plan area.
open-spacesite-planningpublic-buildingExisting Open Space Identification and Protection
4.11NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The Department will identify major areas of existing open space on development plan maps for information purposes. Within settlements these may include parks, playing fields and other sports and outdo
open-spacesite-planningpublic-buildingNPFA Minimum Standard for Outdoor Playing Space
B1NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The National Playing Fields Association (NPFA) recommends a minimum standard for 'outdoor playing space' of 2.4 hectares per 1,000 population. This is commonly referred to as the '6 Acre Standard'. Th
open-spacesportrecreationpublic-buildingDistrict Councils' Role in Open Space and Recreation Development
C1NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
District councils are key enablers in the development of sport and physical recreation and have the primary responsibility for the provision of public open space facilities within their areas. Their s
open-spacesportrecreationpublic-buildingNorthern Ireland Housing Executive green space management
C11NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive owns and manages some 106,000 properties in Northern Ireland and is responsible for the management of approximately 1,350 hectares of green space in and around i
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