PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation·Page 18·Policy OS 2
Open Space Provision Standards - Amount and Location
Public open space should normally comprise at least 10% of total site area for residential developments under 300 units, rising to around 15% for developments of 300+ units or sites of 15+ hectares. Lower provision rates may be acceptable in town centres, near existing public spaces, for special groups, or with Home Zone concepts.
Where the provision of public open space is required under this policy, the precise amount, location, type and design of such provision will be negotiated with applicants taking account of the specific characteristics of the development, the site and its context and having regard to the following:
(i) A normal expectation will be at least 10% of the total site area;
(ii) For residential development of 300 units or more, or for development sites of 15 hectares or more, a normal expectation will be around 15% of the total site area; and
(iii) Provision at a rate less than 10% of the total site area may be acceptable where the residential development:
• is located within a town or city centre; or
• is close to and would benefit from ease of access to areas of existing public open space; or
• provides accommodation for special groups, such as the elderly or people with disabilities; or
• incorporates the 'Home Zone' concept.
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