SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)·Page 17·4.8
Protection and provision of quality open space
Open space within or close to settlements is vital for promoting healthy living, facilitating play, sporting activities, and social interaction.
The protection of existing, and provision of new, quality open space within or close to settlements plays a vital role in promoting healthy living and tackling inequality through facilitating play, sporting activities, passive activity and interaction with others.
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