This policy seeks to provide guidance on the provision of open scape required by new development. It is noted that both Councils have existing open space standards as set out in their current Local Plans which establish the quantity and accessibility of open space, on site provision and a guide to contributions required for off-site provision. It is proposed that a review of the standards will be undertaken to inform the draft plan to ensure that the standards are up to date.
The inclusion of a policy to support the delivery of new open spaces is supported however further clarity is required in due course as to how this will be calculated and what will be expected to be delivered on-site. The proposed development at the Comberton site would provide an opportunity to increase open space provision in the village with the creation of a central open space, which would be connected to the surrounding area through the enhancement of existing footpaths, to be a focal point of the new community and would be accessible to the existing community to improve social inclusion and cohesion.