Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3)

As part of Local Development Plan 3, we review open spaces and play areas to make sure they meet the needs of local communities. This helps us plan for future improvements and make sure people have access to safe, welcoming places outdoors.

We look at how much open space there is, how good it is, and how easy it is to access. This includes parks, play areas and other outdoor spaces used by residents.

Open Space Strategy

We are preparing an Open Space Strategy to guide how we manage and improve these spaces.

The strategy focuses on:

• the quality of existing open spaces
• how much open space is available
• how easy it is for people to get to them
• how spaces will be managed and maintained in the future

This helps us plan improvements and make the best use of available spaces.

Play Sufficiency Assessment

We also carried out a Play Sufficiency Assessment. This looks at whether there are enough places for children and young people to play.

To support this work, we asked children, parents and carers to share their views. They told us:

• which play areas they use
• what they like about them
• what could be improved

Their feedback helps us understand what matters most to families and where changes are needed.

What happens next

The findings from the Open Space Strategy and Play Sufficiency Assessment form part of the evidence for Local Development Plan 3. This helps guide future decisions about open spaces and play provision.