Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 56852

Received: 08/12/2021

Respondent: Sport England

Representation Summary:

It is crucial that Greater Cambridge plans for making neighbourhoods conducive to encouraging healthy lifestyles, with good provision for sport and physical activity, including footpaths and cycleways. The emerging Greater Cambridge PPS and Sports Facilities Strategy must identify where new facilities are needed and which existing facilities should be protected. The significant new housing developments must provide on-site facilities such as playing fields, games courts, and opportunities for informal activity, in line with Sport England's Active Design guidance.

Full text:

It is crucial that Greater Cambridge plans for making neighbourhoods conducive to encouraging healthy lifestyles, with good provision for sport and physical activity, including footpaths and cycleways. The emerging Greater Cambridge PPS and Sports Facilities Strategy must identify where new facilities are needed and which existing facilities should be protected. The significant new housing developments must provide on-site facilities such as playing fields, games courts, and opportunities for informal activity, in line with Sport England's Active Design guidance.