PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation·Page 20·5.11
Public open space as integral part of housing schemes
Public open space should be provided as an integral part of new housing developments to create sustainable and quality residential environments, with recreational, social, and health benefits including biodiversity promotion.
Providing public open space as an integral part of a housing scheme contributes to the creation of a sustainable and quality residential environment. It has both recreational and social value, and helps to establish a sense of identity. The 'greening' of an area can also contribute to people's health, well-being and quality of life, particularly that of children, and can help promote biodiversity.
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