ANGUS LOCAL PLAN REVIEW FINALISED PLAN - Angus Council

space is considered unnecessary due to the level and location ofexisting open space areas. In these circumstances a financialcontribution based upon the scale of the development may berequired in order to improve the quality of existing provision. Inapplying policy SC30 the potential population of any housingdevelopment will be assessed using the general standard of 2.5persons per household.Policy SC30 : Open Space ProvisionDevelopment proposals will require to provide open space andmake provision for its long term maintenance. Angus Councilwill seek to ensure that as a minimum the NPFA standard of 2.43hectares of open space/recreational space per 1000 head ofpopulation is met. The specific requirements of any developmentwill be assessed on a site by site basis and this standardexceeded or relaxed as appropriate taking account of the level,quality and location of existing provision.Noise and Sport2.80 Certain forms of sporting activity can give rise to noise issues,including motor sports, war games, and clay pigeon and targetshooting. The scale, nature and location of such activities are majorfactors in determining whether noise will be an issue. NPPG 11 : Sport,Physical Recreation and Open Space recognises potential conflictsbetween sporting activities and other land uses and recommends thatnoise-generating activities should only be located where their impact onthe environment and local residents can be contained and minimised.PAN 65: Planning and OpenSpaceOpen space should be:-well located – linking into theopen space network, connectinginto well used routes andoverlooked by buildings, helpingto foster a feeling of safety anddiscouraging anti-socialbehaviour as well as beingeasily accessible to allwell designed – designed toreduce vandalism and, whereappropriate, maintenance, withthe use of high quality durablematerials and incorporatingelements of interest, for examplethrough public art.well managed – covered by amanagement and maintenanceregime attuned to the type ofspace, durability, wildlife habitatspresent, level of usage and localinterest.adaptable – be capable ofserving a number of functionsand adapting to different useswhile promoting a range ofbenefits such as biodiversity,flood control or environmentaleducation.Policy SC31 : Noisy SportsDevelopment proposals involving noisy sporting uses will onlybe permitted where the scale, nature and location of the activitywould:• not result in unacceptable levels of noise detrimental to theamenity enjoyed by nearby housing or other uses requiring aquiet environment;• not conflict with nearby recreation or tourist use;• not be significantly detrimental to local landscape or ruralenvironment;• accord with other policies of the Local Plan.Details of all noise sources, levels of intensity and measures tomitigate against potential impact, including full details ofscreening and landscaping will require to be submitted. AnEnvironmental Assessment may be requested, depending on thescale, location and nature of the activity.Golf Courses2.81 Golf is a popular activity in Angus for residents and visitorsalike. With courses available throughout Strathmore, the Sidlaws andthe coastal area, golf is an important tourist attraction/resource andmakes a significant contribution to the local economy. PAN 43 ‘GolfCourses and Associated Developments’ (1984) highlighted an unmetAngus Local Plan Review44Finalised Plan