Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Thursday, 26 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 January 2023. It was answered by Lucy Frazer (Conservative) on Friday, 3 February 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Leisure: York

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the urban playground concept; and if he will make an assessment of potential merits of piloting that scheme in York.

Answer: The Government's National Planning Policy Framework encourages the creation of places that are well-designed, healthy, inclusive and safe. In support of this, the National Design Guide recognises the importance of designing public spaces and streets to support an active life for everyone, with activities for socialising, informal doorstep play, resting and movement.

In addition, the National Model Design Code guides the production of local design codes and encourages the design of children's play areas to be inclusive and accessible.

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