This policy is supported especially criterion (a), (b) and (f) as they would be consistent with Government planning policy on creating healthy communities set out in section 8 of the NPPF plus would accord with Sport England's strategy and planning policies.
However, there is considered to be one criterion missing from the policy. The design of new development can play a major role in encouraging healthy and active lifestyles. Sport England and Public Health England have published the Government endorsed 'Active Design' which provides principles, case studies and detailed guidance on how to help create active communities through design which has been referenced in paragraph 9.14 of the plan. Criterion (f) of the policy covers physical and green infrastructure but these only represent a few elements of how development can be designed to encourage active lifestyles.