Sport and Recreation: Planning

Question

Asked by

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.