11.26 Existing outdoor sports, play and youth provision will be protected from inappropriate future development which would result in the loss of these facilities. This includes:

• LAPs - Local Areas for Play;
• LEAPs - Locally Equipped Areas for Play;
• NEAPs - Neighbourhood Equipped Areas for Play;
• MUGAs - Multi Use Games Areas;
• 'Destination playgrounds';
• Youth facilities, including skate parks, hard surfaced courts, areas for ball play (including multi use games areas – MUGAs, rebound walls, basketball courts), skate parks, BMX tracks and youth shelters

11.27 There may however be instances, where there is a proven oversupply of equipped play areas and youth facilities, or where they are not appropriately located. In this instance it may be desirable to remove the facilities and not relocate them.

11.28 NPPF para 74[1] provides a wider context for the Policy HW3 below and includes playing fields and recreational buildings.

11.29 It is anticipated that the forthcoming Green Infrastructure Strategy is relevant and will contribute to the protection and enhancement of play spaces and youth facilities and therefore support delivery of the policy objectives.

11.30 The following delivery bodies will be key in implementing Policy HW3:

• South Somerset District Council;
• Developers and Landowners.