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Local Green Space

An audit of the greenspaces in Ickford has reviewed and Based upon this criteria, a simple scoring system has then
updated the list of such spaces in the AVDC Greenspace been used to provide a basic comparator index as to the
Audit 2009 and 2011. It has been based upon the National relative value of the individual open spaces to the
Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) criteria which direct community. This scores 0 representing None; 1=Least;
that ‘Local Green Space’ should only be designated where 2=Best / Most for most criteria and, in the case of a
the green space is: proximity measure to the community served, sites within
400m (5 mins) are scored 2; within 600m (7.5mins) =1
• in reasonably close proximity to the community it and remote units are scored 0.
serves; All sites were displayed for comments with a copy
• demonstrably special to a local community and holds of a map at the Consultation Events. Full details are
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a particular local significance, for example because given in the Consultation Report. Landowners were
of its beauty, historic significance, recreational value contacted to advise them that their land was to be
(including as a playing field), tranquillity or richness put forward as Local Green Space in the Draft
of its wildlife; and Neighbourhood Plan.
• local in character and is not an extensive tract of land.

Methodology Box 10 Local Green Space
Within Ickford Neighbourhood Plan, designation has been
limited to: Green Space is a key characteristic of the village,
with all the identified spaces having value in the
• those generally small areas within the built street scene and adding to the rural character of
environment of the village which are vital to the the village. They should be protected from future
open, rural feel of the village development.
• those areas used for sport and recreation
• those areas on the immediate periphery with public
access regularly used for local leisure and dog-
walking, many having historical, landscape or
wildlife importance. These include the historic
“gaps” which are a key feature in keeping the historic 1 The Local Green Spaces, Conservation Areas Map, showing
the relevant identified areas can be viewed on page 43, Annex 2,
areas of the village well defined. within ‘The Ickford Neighbourhood Plan’ document.
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