Whenever there is a new plan, it is sent to the Secretary of State for approval. They check to see if it is deliverable and if it complies with government guidance.
Previous plans for Bertie Park were always approved because they said “planning permission will only be given if the recreation ground, including the MUGA is moved.” But this is not deliverable. So the new plan can’t mention moving the recreation ground.
Government guidance says that you cannot build on recreational space unless it is replaced by equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality in a suitable location. 80% of people we surveyed think OCC’s plans are well short of the mark.
If OCC still plans to shrink Bertie Park to 1/5th of its current size, their plans won’t comply with government guidance.
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