The Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study outlines the proposed local standards for open space and will form an important element of the Council's Local Development Framework. In particular, it will inform the Core Strategy and Allocations development plan documents. 

The Study will be used to help ensure that the provision of open space, sport and recreation facilities will be adequate to meet present and future needs of the residents of York.

This document is the complete study, and builds on Phase 1 (which analysed existing provision, identified local need and set local standards) which was published in 2007.

It assesses open spaces of public value which offer important opportunities for sport and recreation. The Study includes the background to the process, methodology for undertaking the study, strategic context, and then addresses the quantity, quality and accessibility for each type of open space, as part of the PPG17 Assessment. Finally, the study considers the strategy, key priorities and implementation of the outcomes.

The Study has been undertaken by open space consultants, PMP, on behalf of the Council and is in accordance with the requirements of PPG17 (Planning for Open Space, Sport and Recreation) and its Companion Guide, published in September 2002.

A copy of the document and appendicies can be downloaded from the right hand side of the page.