The technical evidence below provides context for our planning policies concerning leisure, open space and sport. These documents should be read in the context of our Development Requirements SPD and the Core Strategy, particularly Policy CS.25 (Healthy Communities). Links to technical evidence on related issues are included in the "Find Out More" section below.
- Playing Pitch Strategy – May 2025*
- Stage B – Assessment of pitch provision within the area and current supply and demand
- Stage C – Assessment of supply and demand information gathered from stage B
- Stage D – Scenario testing and strategy development as well as pitch recommendations
- Summary Document – A summary highlighting some of the key takeaways from the Playing Pitch Strategy Documents
- Addendum March 2026 - A short addendum has been prepared to update information regarding tennis membership and bowls provision.
*The 2025 Playing Pitch Strategy was commissioned to inform the South Warwickshire Local Plan and as such some of the above documentation contains information on Warwick District Council's Pitch Provision.
- Stratford-on-Avon District Active Communities Strategy 2024-2027 - June 2024
- Sports Facility Strategy 2016-2035 (SDC) - September 2018
- Open Space, Sport and Recreation Assessment Update (Arup) - September 2014
- Open Space, Sport and Recreation Assessment for Local Service Villages - June 2012
- PPG17 Open Space, Sport and Recreation Assessment Addendum (Arup) - June 2012
- PPG17 Open Space, Sport and Recreation Assessment (Arup) - April 2011
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Page last updated on 18/03/2026
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