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Local Plan Review Evidence
Open space, sport and recreation
Evidence we've gathered relating to open space, sport and recreation in Swale for the local plan review.
The Borough's open space, sport and recreation provision
The Open Spaces and Play Area Strategy (2018-2022) (PDF 268KB) and the Playing Pitch Strategy (2015-2025) (PDF 662KB) are adopted strategies based on robust and up-to-date assessments of the Borough’s open space, sport and recreation provision. They both form part of the evidence base for the Local Plan Review with regard to the provision of open space, sport and recreation facilities required as a result of new development.
The Built Facility Assessment and Strategy (BFS) (PDF 2.9MB) provides an assessment of the need for built Sports Facilities in Swale. It informs and guides future provision of built sports facilities to serve existing and new communities in Swale and focuses on facility provision in the context of health and wellbeing, reflecting locally identified needs.
Open Spaces technical assessment
The Open Spaces Technical Assessment report (PDF 2MB) considers the supply and demand issues for open space provision across the Borough
Strategic Future Needs and Growth Scenarios
The Strategic Future Needs Report (PDF 169KB) and the Growth Scenarios report (PDF 199KB) consider the potential requirements for open space, sport and recreation provision for a number of growth scenarios being considered as part of the Local Plan Review.