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 published on 20 June 2025. 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.
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