Chapter 6
Green and Blue Infrastructure, Open Space and Biodiversity
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
desolate open space which has neither an amenity nor conservation value. One of the submissions suggests the following alternative text for objective 6.20: b. There will be presumption against development on open space which has been habitually used as public open space, where these spaces have any significant social, amenity, nature or conservation value. Such lands shall be protected for recreation, open space and amenity purposes. This protection should not apply to narrow strips of grass along or between roads and paths or to overly large gassy areas which are perceived as desolate attracting anti-social behaviour which may be reduced to a more human scale to enhance its amenity value. (v) Submission asks for a text addition in the objective 6.20(e). To develop a robust feasibility study to examine the provision of sports facilities including multi- use community activity hubs, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, indoor sports facilities and artificial grass pitches. (vi) Submission relates to Sport and Recreation in the plan. Submission asks for Sport to be featured as a key heading in the plan.
actions. These plans have targets and key performance indicators by which the effectiveness of these actions can be measured Recommendation: No change.
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The wording of 6.20 relates to all manner of active recreational infrastructure in the city and is intended such facilities will be used by all members of the community. The proposed amendment to include ‘community activity’ is considered appropriate and serves to reinforce the purpose of these facilities. Recommendation: Amend wording of objective 6.20 – see submissions “384, 422” above.
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The need to enhance and develop sports and recreation facilities and spaces in the city is a key strategic goal for the City Development Plan and this is highlighted in Strategic Objective 5.
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