Open Space
Please note - the material below is part of the background evidence for the 2012 Local Plan. More up-to-date evidence is being prepared for the new Local Plan 2023-38; this may supersede the documents linked to below.
Open Space Study (2009)
We appointed consultants PMP in June 2008 to undertake an assessment of open space, sport and recreational facilities in West Lancashire. The complete study has been split into sections for easier downloading.
- Download Cover and Contents (PDF 32kb)
- Download Chapter 1: Introduction and Background (PDF 52kb)
- Download Chapter 2: Undertaking the Study (PDF 83kb)
- Download Chapter 3: Strategic Context (PDF 63kb)
- Download Chapter 4: Parks and Gardens (PDF 3.5mb)
- Download Chapter 5: Natural and Semi Natural (PDF 1.3mb)
- Download Chapter 6: Amenity Green Space (PDF 1.7mb)
- Download Chapter 7: Provision for Children and Young People (PDF 4mb)
- Download Chapter 8: Outdoor Sports Facilities (PDF 5.6mb)
- Download Chapter 9: Allotments (PDF 1.3mb)
- Download Chapter 10: Cemeteries and Churchyards (PDF 51kb)
- Download Chapter 11: Civic Spaces (PDF 32kb)
- Download Chapter 12: Green Corridors (PDF 1mb)
- Download Chapter 13: Managing and Improving Open Spaces (PDF 352kb)
- Download Chapter 14: Planning Overview (PDF 1.1mb)
- Download Appendix A: Benefits of Open Space (PDF 26kb)
- Download Appendix B: Household Survey and cover letter (PDF 1.8mb)
- Download Appendix C: National Strategic Context (PDF 192kb)
- Download Appendix E(i): Quantity Standard Worksheet - Overall (PDF 14kb)
- Download Appendix E(ii): Quantity Standard Worksheet - Urban (PDF 14kb)
- Download Appendix E(iii): Quantity Standard Worksheet - Rural (PDF 13kb)
- Download Appendix F: Quantity Standards (PDF 189kb)
- Download Appendix G: Quality Standards (PDF 133kb)
- Download Appendix H: Accessibility Standards (PDF 165kb)
Playing Pitch Assessment 2009
