PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation·Page 38·B3
NPFA Standards as Minimum Requirements
The NPFA confirms that its recommended levels for outdoor playing space allocation are justified minimum standards and advises that they should be exceeded whenever possible.
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 advises that they should be exceeded whenever possible. The NPFA commends these standards to all local authorities throughout the United Kingdom.
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