Support

Representation ID: 17568

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Sport England

Policy ENV9 - Design Quality Sport England supports Part 1e) of the policy that makes specific reference to the 'agent of change' principle as set out in the NPPF. The footnote that relates needs to be updated to reflect the para numbering (now para 187) and text within the latest version of the NPPF (2021). The policy is a missed opportunity to reference Active Design and Active Environments Principles which would sit well with the other principles of good design that are referenced in this policy and would then cross relate to the reference in policy ENV8, and to the other parts of the plan that relate to Health and Well-Being. For instance, could the wording of this policy be strengthened to require major developments to demonstrate they have addressed Active Design issues by providing an Active Design Checklist? (see appendix A of the attached guidance) https://www.sportengland.org/how-we-can-help/facilities-and-planning/design-and-cost-guidance/active-design