Comment

Representation ID: 167246

Received: 06/03/2018

Respondent: Sport England

Government planning policy identifies how the planning system can play an important role in facilitating social interaction and creating healthy, inclusive communities.

It is essential therefore that the neighbourhood plan reflects and complies with national planning policy for sport as set out in the NPPF.

Sport England provides guidance on developing planning policy for sport.

Any new housing developments will generate additional demand for sport. If existing sports facilities do not have the capacity to absorb the additional demand, then planning policies should look to ensure that new sports facilities, or improvements to existing sports facilities, are secured and delivered.

In line with the NPPF and its Planning Practice Guidance, consideration should also be given to how any new development, especially for new housing, will provide opportunities for people to lead healthy lifestyles and create healthy communities.