Playing fields get better protection
Series: Yorkshire Post ; 22 March 2001, 4(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: The Government has announced plans to tighten planning rules on the development of school and community sports facilities. New guidance advises local authorities to carry out audits of recreation space and provide additional facilities if shortfalls are identified. Open space may only be sold off where it can be shown that it is not needed for outdoor recreation.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3712-29 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 111594-1001 |
The Government has announced plans to tighten planning rules on the development of school and community sports facilities. New guidance advises local authorities to carry out audits of recreation space and provide additional facilities if shortfalls are identified. Open space may only be sold off where it can be shown that it is not needed for outdoor recreation.