PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation·Page 11·4.3
Assessment of Existing Open Space Provision
Assessment begins with a survey of existing open spaces (both public and private) to identify the different needs they serve, generally focusing on spaces within or adjoining urban areas but potentially including countryside recreation facilities.
The assessment of provision will commence with a survey of existing open spaces, both public and private, identifying the different needs they serve. This survey will generally focus on open spaces within or adjoining urban areas, but may also include outdoor recreation facilities in the countryside.
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