Issue - meetings

RESOLVED – that (A) Parts 1 to 3 of the Open Spaces and Sports Facilities Assessment Technical Study (September 2017), be approved as part of the evidence base to inform and support the East Herts District Plan;

(B)      Parts 1 to 3 of the Open Spaces and Sports Facilities Assessment Technical Study (September 2017), be approved to inform Development Management decisions;

(C)      the Head of Planning and Building Control, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, be authorised to agree Part 4 of the Open Spaces and Sports Facilities Assessment Technical Study (September 2017), as part of the evidence base to inform and support the East Herts District Plan; and

(D)      the Head of Planning and Building Control, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, be authorised to agree Part 4 of the Open Spaces and Sports Facilities Assessment Technical Study (September 2017), to inform Development Management decisions.

(see also Minute 221)

Minute 1 refers

The Leader of the Council submitted a report summarising the findings of the Open Spaces and Sports Facilities Assessment Technical Study (September 2017), which sought agreement to use the Assessment to inform the preparation of the East Herts District Plan and to inform Development Management decisions.  The Panel noted the importance of open space, sports, play and recreation facilities in enhancing people’s quality of life through improving wider health and wellbeing functions, helping to build inclusive communities and promoting healthy lifestyles. 

In response to Members’ questions and comments, Officers explained the rationale for different types of facilities being assessed according to walking or car travel distances.  They also clarified the need for the conversion of adult football pitches to mini soccer use at appropriate times.

Ward Members referred to the level of participation in football in Buntingford and the need for more pitches.

The Panel supported the recommendations now detailed.

RECOMMENDED – that (A) Parts 1 to 3 of the Open Spaces and Sports Facilities Assessment Technical Study (September 2017), be approved as part of the evidence base to inform and support the East Herts District Plan;

(B)      Parts 1 to 3 of the Open Spaces and Sports Facilities Assessment Technical Study (September 2017), be approved to inform Development Management decisions;

(C)      the Head of Planning and Building Control, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, be authorised to agree Part 4 of the Open Spaces and Sports Facilities Assessment Technical Study (September 2017), as part of the evidence base to inform and support the East Herts District Plan; and

(D)      the Head of Planning and Building Control, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, be authorised to agree Part 4 of the Open Spaces and Sports Facilities Assessment Technical Study (September 2017), to inform Development Management decisions.