Policy OS2 – New open space within settlements

Planning permission will be granted for the provision of new open space, including sport and outdoor recreation facilities, at appropriate locations within the defined settlement limits, subject to consideration of the nature and location of any proposals. All proposals shall comply with the following requirements: a. Satisfactory arrangements are provided for an appropriate landscaping scheme; b. There is no unacceptable impact on visual or residential amenity; c. There is no adverse impact on features of importance for natural or built heritage; d. Ancillary buildings and structures are designed to a high standard, are of a scale appropriate to the character of the local area or townscape and are sympathetic to the surrounding environment in terms of siting, layout and landscape treatment; e. The extra vehicular traffic generated by the proposal has no adverse impact on road safety, traffic or congestion levels; f. Satisfactory arrangements are provided for permeability through the site and linkages to the pedestrian and cycle network and, where appropriate, access to the site by public transport; and g. Satisfactory arrangements are provided for site access for all, car parking, drainage and waste disposal.