PPG17 Sports, Recreation and Open Study: An Assessment of Quantity, Quality and Access

Strategic Leisure Ltd  (SSL) was appointed by Harrow Council in August 2004 to underatke a PPG17 compliant assessment of open space, sport and recreational facilities.  The objectives of the study was to identify local needs for provision, and opportunities for enhancement, development or replacement of current facilities.

The study covers provision in the public, educational (primarily Local Education Authority Schools, commercial and voluntary sectors.  The study's results have been assessed borough wide and by the New Harrow Projects three areas, West, Central and East by:

• Quantity
• Quality
• Accessibility

It is important that a vision is adopted to reflect the aspirations for open space, sport and recreation in meeting the Council's corporate objectives.

The study will inform and help to develop future policy, provide the evidence to safeguard and protect open space, by reflecting the key isues identified through the audit and consultation.