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Sport and Recreation: Planning

Volume 715: debated on Tuesday 15 December 2009

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Lord Moynihan

To ask Her Majesty's Government what guidance they provide to promote sport and recreational activity through the planning system. [HL482]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Communities and Local Government & Department for Work and Pensions
(Lord McKenzie of Luton)

Planning guidance for sport and recreational activity is set out in Planning Policy Guidance note 17: Planning for Open Space, Sport and Recreation (PPG 17). Good practice guidance is set out in Assessing Needs and Opportunities: A Companion Guide to PPG17.

Earlier this year my department also issued, jointly with Sport England, Making a planning application—A guide for sports clubs, which provides practical advice to help clubs across the country who want to improve their facilities.