Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Policy OS6: Location of Major New Sporting and Recreational Facilities

Major new sporting and recreational facilities should be located where they would:

a) In the case of facilities which could appropriately be located within a town centre, comply with the sequential approach as set out in chapter 7 "Town Centres and Shopping" of the Plan in respect of other town centre uses;

b) Be well served and easily accessible by public transport, walking and cycling; and

c) Avoid causing any adverse effect on the viability or vitality of any town or district centre in its catchment area.

This is a Part 1 policy

Explanation OS6

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The Council recognises the need to continue to improve sports and leisure facilities in Knowsley, to provide modern and convenient sporting facilities. Major new indoor facilities have recently been provided in Halewood and Huyton, and planning permission has been granted for a new sports centre near Kirkby town centre (at Cherryfield Drive). The Council is also investigating options for the provision of improved facilities to serve Prescot/Whiston.

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Policy OS6 will ensure that all proposals for major new indoor or outdoor sporting and recreational facilities are easily accessible by all members of the community, including people with disabilities, and a choice of transport, including public transport, cycling and walking, and will not damage town centres, for example by competing directly with facilities in or near the town centres.

Policy Links
Policy S8	“Location of Development for Town Centre Uses”
Policy T5	“Location of Major Traffic Generating New Development”
Policy T6	“Ensuring Choice of Travel to Serve New Developments”
Policy ENV2	“Noise and Vibration”
Policy ENV3	“Light Pollution”
Policy ENV9	“Protection of habitats and designated sites”

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