Planning permission and play structures

 

Triangle Adventure Playground vs Lambeth Council

Adventure playground structures are classed as ‘permitted development’ in planning terms – yet a growing number of organisations are finding themselves challenged by local councils to apply for planning permission when upgrading or replacing them. This case study tells the story of one adventure playground which faced down such a challenge, in the hope of equipping other similar organisations with the knowledge and confidence to do the same.

Covid
More than a year on from the start of the pandemic, parents say the loss of their kid’s freedom to play with friends and wider family is taking its toll, with two thirds (66%) voicing concern about the long term impact this will have on their child’s wellbeing in GOSH's poll of 2543 parents of
AP structures and planning

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