Strategic Leisure has delivered a considerable number of strategic planning studies for clients since 1988. Strategic Planning is part of our core business and the studies involve a number of key tasks including reviewing local and national policies and context, assessing local needs for sport, recreation and cultural activity and developing a strategy for future provision, based upon an analysis of supply and demand.

SLL has undertaken over 400 strategic planning projects for clients, involving the development of Sport and Recreation/ Sports Facilities and Cultural Strategies. These studies provide a ‘vision’ for future provision and delivery which helps to guide investment, identify links to external funding and opportunities for partnership working. The Vision is developed on the basis of a robust assessment of need, involving audit, supply and demand modelling, and consultation.

• Ards Borough Council – Analysis of leisure needs in the borough

• Ashfield District Council – Cultural Strategy

• Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council - Sport & Active Recreation Facility Strategy.

• Bradford Metropolitan District Council – Physical Activity and Sport Strategy for the District

• Manchester City Council – Development of a community plan for the proposed Commonwealth Games Facilities

• London Borough of Lambeth – Leisure Delivery Plan.

• Preston City Council - Planning Policy Guidance 17 (PPG 17) Audit

• South Bedfordshire District Council - Development of a sports facilities strategy and playing pitch strategy

• Sport England North West - Regional Sports Facility Strategy

• Sport England East – East of England Facility Audit and Strategy

• Sport England East 6 County Sports Facility Strategies

• Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council - Development of a Framework for future provision, based on strategic planning and assessment of need

• Dumfries and Galloway Council – Development of a new swimming pool

• Gosport Borough Council – Development of a new Leisure Centre

• Olympic Delivery Authority – Feasibility Study and Business Plan

• Reading Borough Council - Feasibility Study for a new 50m pool

• Newport Pagnell Town Council - Feasibility Study for a new 50m pool

• Waystone Developments - Feasibility study into the options for development of a multi-sport stadia

• Chorley Borough Council - Feasibility study into the development of a potential Sports Village

• Singapore Armed Forces Reservist Association – Feasibility Study into the development of a major sports hub

Our Method

• Set the Vision – Defining the project brief

• Carry out a scoping and needs assessment – Collecting the evidence base

• Consult on the options and findings – Consultation with stakeholders

• Adoption and monitoring processes – Adopt Strategy and ensure strategy is reflected in other local strategies

• Review – Establish level of review and review monitoring information

• Local Area Agreements

• Local Strategic Partnerships (Community Strategy)

• Local Development Frameworks

• BSF Delivery/School Development Plan

• Corporate Strategy

• Feasibility Studies

• Strategic Planning

• Management Assessments

• Community Consultation

• Funding Solutions and Funding Bids

• Financial Modelling

• Indoor Sports Facilities

Please feel free to contact us for a free no obligation discussion about any of our services and find out if we can make a difference to your visions for sport, leisure or culture.

For more information on these services or a discussion about your needs please contact:

Phil Barefoot, Associate Director; philbarefoot@strategicleisure.co.uk, 01227 282 151 or
Rachel Fowler, Managing Director; rachelfowler@strategicleisure.co.uk, 0161 776 4363