Land in Recreational Use
Policy RE1
Development of land in recreational use
will only be permitted where the land is demonstrably surplus to
the requirements of the local community, or where a suitable
alternative site of equal size, quality, provision of facilities
and accessibility is provided by the developer at their own
expense.
4.46 The amount of open space currently
available for recreational use, including both organised activities
and informal enjoyment, is limited in many of the settlements
covered by the Local Plan and is often subject to development
pressures. In many cases the open spaces are also of amenity and
nature conservation value. The Council wishes to ensure that none
of this land is lost to other uses unless there is compelling
justification.
Recreation Land at Carleton, Penrith
Policy RE2
An area of 1.5 ha at Carleton is
allocated as indicated on the Proposals Map to meet the
recreational needs of existing and new residential development in
that part of Penrith.
4.47 This area of land will provide two
additional football pitches together with space for informal
recreation in a growing residential area.
