Policy CT1 Open space designations

Within these areas designated on the proposals map the following will apply: 

• Open land areas ^(xv), development will not be permitted except where it enhances the open character or recreational use of the land 

Education and formal recreation areas ^(xvi). Development will not be permitted except where: 

• it enhances the open character or recreational use of the land

Or:

• alternative provision is made or it has been demonstrated that the facility is surplus to requirements

Any replacement provision should take account of the needs of the area and current standards of open space provision but should generally be equivalent, or an improvement, in terms of size, usefulness, attractiveness, quality and accessibility.

Elsewhere, development proposals which result in the whole or partial loss of open space ^(xvii) will not be permitted unless: 

• the space does not contribute to the character of the settlement and is surplus to requirement, taking account of all the functions it can perform

Or:

• where provision of equal or greater benefit is provided in the locality