UK MPs and campaigners are advocating for a play sufficiency duty in planning law to enhance outdoor play opportunities for children. The all-party parliamentary group on play aims to amend the planning and infrastructure bill to include requirements for inclusive playgrounds in new developments. Currently, such provisions are not mandated by law. Funding could come from developers' contributions. This move follows warnings about the impact on child health and wellbeing from inadequate outdoor play spaces, highlighting the importance of prioritizing play in development planning.
"We want to change this and it would be a big change. The change in the law would be no burden, no cost to local authorities."
"Play sufficiency means making sure that every child has enough time, space, opportunity and freedom to play wherever they live."
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