DRAFT OPEN SPACE POLICY 2016
This policy will be used to assess all development applications for planning permission pertaining to open space development, allocation and distribution in the NCD and will ensure that:
- Planning provides for enough public open spaces and equitable distribution and management of open spaces within NCD;
- An appropriate amount of public open spaces, Sports and Recreational Park is provided to contribute towards the recreational and social needs of the community in appropriate locations in NCD;
- Existing open spaces and sites identified for future open space provision are protected and retained;
- Open spaces are provided as an integral part of new residential development and that appropriate arrangements are made for their management and maintenance;
- New open space areas and sporting facilities are convenient and accessible for all groups of people in the city, particularly children, youths, elderly and disabilities;
- New provision of open space areas and sporting facilities is in keeping with the principles of environmental conservation and help sustain and enhance urban biodiversity;
- Achieve attractive and good standards of seating, design and landscaping for existing and new open space areas and sporting facilities; and,
- Promote and encourage tourism in Port Moresby.
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