29Recreation—Open Space zone

29 Recreation—Open Space zone

29 Recreation—Open Space zone

The objectives for the Recreation—Open Space zone are as follows—

(a) To enhance the quality of life of residents and visitors and improve the amenity of the villages in the Blue Mountains through the provision and management of open space.

(b) To identify and provide public land to be used for open space and public recreational purposes.

(c) To provide for a range of recreational settings to cater for the needs of local residents and visitors.

(d) To promote improved recreational facilities on publicly owned land.

(e) To improve the environmental quality of the area and ensure that recreational development is environmentally sensitive and site responsive.

(f) To identify privately owned land that should be acquired for recreational purposes.

(g) To ensure that the development of land is consistent with any plan of management applying to the land.