LAP’s, LEAP’s and NEAP’s have an important role to play and provide planning authorities with a guide as to the level of recreational space that should be accommodated within new housing developments etc. Approximately 70% of planning authorities have adopted the concept. However, they should always be considered in light of current thinking and local factors. LAP, LEAP, and NEAP advice for local authority planning can be found on multiple websites.

We get asked lots of questions about this topic so have put together a booklet to help you. Please download the following document if you need any LAP, LEAP, and NEAP guidance.