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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-buildingDefinition of Sport
1.2NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
Sport has been defined as "all forms of physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim at expressing or improving physical fitness and mental well-being, forming social relati
sportrecreationProgramme for Government Context
2.1NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The Programme for Government 2002–2005 promotes sustainable living to ensure that our society and economy develop in ways that meet our current needs, while ensuring that future generations can also m
open-spacesportrecreationRegional Development Strategy Recognition
2.2NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The importance of open space, sport and outdoor recreation to health and the environment is acknowledged in the Regional Development Strategy for Northern Ireland 2025 (RDS). The RDS seeks to create h
open-spacesportrecreationRegional Development Strategy Specific Measures
2.3NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
A number of specific measures are highlighted and these include: - • encouraging the protection and enhancement of open spaces and playing facilities for the long-term benefit of the whole community (
open-spacesportrecreationconservationaccessibilitysite-planningCountryside Recreation Strategy and Rural Economy
5.24NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The Countryside Recreation Strategy for Northern Ireland highlights the importance of the countryside for recreation, and acknowledges the contribution this can make to the rural economy and the promo
ruralopen-spacerecreationtourismPopular and Emerging Countryside Recreation Activities
5.25NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
Hill walking, rambling, cycling and angling are among the most popular countryside recreational pursuits. There is also a growing number of people now taking part in activities such as horse riding, g
ruralopen-spacerecreationSustainable Countryside Recreation Development
5.26NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
Government policy seeks to encourage farm diversification and thereby strengthen the rural economy. In recent years this has generated an increasing number of proposals for sporting and outdoor recrea
ruralopen-spacerecreationenvironmental-protectionRecreational Development in Designated Areas
5.27NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
In locations designated for their landscape, nature conservation or heritage importance, special care is needed in assessing proposals. It may be possible to meet the demand for outdoor recreation use
ruralopen-spacerecreationconservationheritageDevelopment of Facilities Ancillary to Water Sports
Policy OS 6NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The Department will permit the development of facilities ancillary to water sports adjacent to inland lakes, reservoirs and waterways where all the following criteria are met: (i) it is compatible wit
external-spaceopen-spacerecreationwater-sportsaccessibilityMultiple Functions of Open Space
A3NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The Department recognises that most areas of open space can perform multiple functions. These will be taken account of when applying the policies of this Statement. These include: (i) strategic functi
open-spacerecreationsite-planningurban-qualityaccessibilityhealth-well-beinghabitatNPFA 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-buildingComponents of Outdoor Playing Space
B2NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
'Outdoor playing space' is made up of two main components. The first of these is land provided for outdoor sport, principally for adults and youths. The second is playing space for children.
open-spacesportrecreationNPFA Standards as Minimum Requirements
B3NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
Following a recent review, the NPFA maintains that its recommended levels for the allocation of 'outdoor playing space' are justified. Furthermore it confirms that these are minimum standards and advi
open-spacesportrecreationFacilities Excluded from Outdoor Playing Space Definition
B4NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The following facilities are excluded from the definition of 'outdoor playing space', although the NPFA recognises that there are circumstances where some of them can make a valuable contribution to t
open-spacesportrecreationconservationDistrict 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-buildingStatutory Responsibilities of District Councils
C2NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The statutory responsibility for district councils to secure the provision for their area of adequate facilities for recreational, social, physical and cultural activities is set out in the Local Gove
open-spacesportrecreationSports Council for Northern Ireland Role
C4NI-wide·PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The Sports Council for Northern Ireland is responsible for promoting the furtherance of sport and physical recreation in Northern Ireland. Its role includes encouraging participation in sport, raising
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