Open space definition
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The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) defines open space as:
'All open space of public value, including not just land, but also areas of water (such as rivers, canals, lakes and reservoirs) which offer important opportunities for sport and recreation and can act as a visual amenity.'
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