Submitted on Wednesday 6th August 2025
Rejected on Monday 1st September 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Protect open space in the planning system; reverse its loss in deprived areas.
Open spaces are precious - especially if you don't have a garden. Play is vital to children's physical and mental health. Open space nurtures biodiversity.
Since the 1930s, the “6-acre standard” and its successors protected open space.
Today, the “Tilted Balance” seems to trump it every time.
Open space, play areas, local sports, green chain, and even allotments do not benefit from adequate protection. We urge the government to act based on recognised guidance.
1. Preserve open space
Using hard and fast numbers, incorporate its requirements into the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). For the most space-deprived areas, it should have more weight than the “Tilted Balance”.
2. Restore open space
Implement legally enforceable action plans for the most space-deprived areas.
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