Recreation open space and leisure
Open Space Study 2025
This study defines the nature and distribution of open space in the borough of Runnymede.
The Open Space Study has been produced in line with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (2024) including paragraph 103, which sets out that planning policies should be based on robust and up-to-date assessments of the needs for open space, sports and recreation facilities and opportunities for new provision.
The Open Space Study (2025) was originally published on 20 June 2025 and was updated in September 2025, being published on 1 October 2025. This was done to reflected updated population growth data in the Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA) This replaces the previous Study available on 2030 Local Plan Evidence Base documents webpage.
The 2025 version along with its associated appendices can be viewed below:
Runnymede OSS 2025 Final Study- Appendicies 1-5
- Appendix 6 - Accessibility buffer maps
- Appendicies 7-22
- Appendix 23 - OSS Site types maps
- Appendix 24 - available on request, please email planningpolicy@runnymede.gov.uk
The Study was informed by the outcomes of informal, targeted consultation. The following Consultation Statement sets out how responses have been addressed in the final version.
Playing Pitch Strategy 2025
Runnymede Borough Council is currently preparing the next iteration of the Runnymede Local Plan which will set out the level of development required in the Borough over the plan period and where this should be located.
The Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) includes the research and analysis of playing pitch provision and usage within Runnymede. It provides a strategic framework for the maintenance and improvement of existing outdoor sports pitches and ancillary facilities, in line with population projections. It will then be used to ensure that there is a good supply of high-quality playing pitches and playing fields to meet the sporting needs of local communities as far as possible. By providing valuable evidence and direction, the PPS will be used to help provide significant benefits to a wide variety of interested parties.
The 2025 version replaces the previous 2018 Strategy available on 2030 Local Plan Evidence Base documents webpage.
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