Open Space & Recreation Study - Appendices - North Norfolk ...

North Norfolk District Council
♦ Social Exclusion – Evidence exists to suggest that participating
in sporting activities increases people’s sense of integration into
their local community. This community integration is then in turn
likely to have beneficial outcomes such as reducing crime and
increasing educational attainment.
Regional Policy
B.23 The recently published East of England Plan Draft Revision to the
Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) for the East of England recognises
that sporting facilities of all sorts, including built facilities and areas of
open space such as playing fields, meet a diversity of sport and
recreational needs. It sees participation in sport and recreation as
being beneficial to individuals and society in a number of ways,
including the creation of a healthier nation and promoting increased
levels of social inclusion.
B.24 Policy C4 of the spatial strategy states that in preparing plans, local
planning authorities will liaise with Sport England and local community
groups to determine the best locations for appropriate facilities. In
consultation with local community groups, the needs should be
assessed and strategies set out indicating the provision of additional
community sport and recreation facilities, as well as for the protection
and enhancement of existing sporting facilities.
LOCAL POLICY
Community Strategy
B.25 North Norfolk Community Partnership “Our Community Strategy”
provides a broad vision for the District. The Strategy includes actions
for Preserving the Environment and promoting outdoor enjoyment and
for Improving Leisure and Culture.
B.26 Specific aims include the provision of enough outdoor leisure
opportunities particularly for families and young people and getting
more people involved in leisure and culture in North Norfolk (residents
and visitors).
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