Introduction

The Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study forms part of the Council’s planning policy evidence base in relation to the availability, quality and accessibility of formal and informal recreation spaces.

Data sources

The spaces identified on the map have been derived from the following sources:

See the Open space, sport and recreation study geographical data table at full width
Type of spaceShown in LayersSource
Access LandInformal Outdoor SpaceNatural England dataset CRoW Act 2000 – Access Layer, which is subject to an Open Government Licence
Ancient WoodlandInformal Outdoor SpaceNatural England dataset Ancient Woodlands (England), which is subject to an Open Government Licence
National Nature ReservesInformal Outdoor SpaceNatural England dataset National Nature Reserves (England), which is subject to an Open Government Licence
Local Wildlife sitesInformal Outdoor SpaceSomerset Environment Records Centre (SERC) data. This is subject to an Ordnance Survey licence, the terms of which are shown here: Interactive Mapping Terms and Conditions
Nature Reserves owned by Somerset Wildlife TrustInformal Outdoor SpacePart of SERC dataset (see Wildlife sites above). The reserves may only be partly accessible to the public. Please refer to the Somerset Wildlife Trust website for full details.
RSPBInformal Outdoor SpacePart of SERC dataset (see Wildlife sites above). Further details about RSPB reserves can be found here: RSPB – Reserves and Events
Forestry Commission woodlandInformal Outdoor SpaceContains Forestry Commission information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Further details about Forestry Commission woodland can be found here: Forestry England – Somerset
OtherAllOrdnance Survey mapping, the terms of which are shown here: Interactive Mapping Terms and Conditions

Last reviewed: October 10, 2023 by Adam

Next review due: April 10, 2024

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