Decision details

Resolved

That the Horsham District Playing Pitch Facility Strategy and Action Plan as set out in Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 of the report be approved.

Reasons for Recommendations

The report presents Cabinet with the Horsham District Council Playing Pitch Strategy for the period up to 2031. The Strategy:

1)        provides guidance to assist with determining what provision of outdoor sport pitches was required to respond to large scale infrastructure requirements for new community housing developments;

2)        provides an evidence based strategy for the maintenance and improvement of existing outdoor sports pitches and ancillary facilities; and;

3)        helps guide investment, funding bids, planning applications and decision making.