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OOSS: Planning for Open Space Supplementary Guidance

7 Score breakdown sheets

Kirk wall

IMAGE: Score breakdown table for open spaces in Kirkwall, listing site references KI01–KI09, site names, management, PAN65 typology, sub-category, and scores for accessible and well connected (AWC), attractive and appealing (AA), bio diverse supporting ecological networks (BD), and promoting wellbeing (PA).

ReferenceName of SiteManagementPAN65 TypologySub CategoryAWCAABDPA
KI01Back of ClumlyCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential81452525
KI02Back of Isbister Road and Wasdale CrescentCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential81505063
KI03Bellevue ParkCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential7560170
KI04Bignold ParkCouncil6.1 Public Parks and Gardens; 6.5 Sports Areas6.51 Playing Field80503367
KI05Brandyquoy ParkCouncil6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers-65505063
KI06Broadsands Play AreaCouncil6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers-60543363
KI07Carters ParkCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential81837575
KI08ClumlyCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential816342N/A
KI09The CraftyCurrently unmanaged6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.73 Open space38191713

Kirkwall

IMAGE: Continuation of the Kirkwall score breakdown table, listing site references KI10–KI18. The rightmost score columns are partly cut off in the source image.

ReferenceName of SiteManagementPAN65 TypologySub CategoryAWCAABDPA
KI10The Crafty Residential Caravan ParkCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential7556Not legibleNot legible
KI11Cromwell Road BanksCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.33 Transport6070Not legibleNot legible
KI12Islands View Play AreaCouncil6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers-7158Not legibleNot legible
KI13Islands View RoadCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.33 Transport7556Not legibleNot legible
KI14Earl’s PalaceHistoric Scotland6.10 Other Open Space-8385Not legibleNot legible
KI15East Hill Quarry—6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.72 Open semi-natural4275Not legibleNot legible
KI16East RoadCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential7065Not legibleNot legible
KI17Glaitness Primary SchoolCouncil6.2 Private Gardens and Grounds; 6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers; 6.5 Sports Areas6.22 Schools; 6.55 Other Sports7971Not legibleNot legible
KI18Grainshore RoadCouncil6.6 Green Corridor6.63 Core Path8050Not legibleNot legible

Kirkwall

IMAGE: Continuation of the Kirkwall score breakdown table, listing site references KI19–KI28. The rightmost score columns are partly cut off in the source image.

ReferenceName of SiteManagementPAN65 TypologySub CategoryAWCAABDPA
KI19Berstane RoadCouncil6.7 Natural/Semi-natural greenspace6.73 Open space755650Not legible
KI20HordalandCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace; 6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers6.31 Residential; -604625Not legible
KI21King Haakon StreetCouncil6.3 Amenity Green Space6.31 Residential423525Not legible
KI22Kirk GreenCouncil6.9 Civic Space-817550Not legible
KI23Kirkwall LibraryCouncil6.9 Civic Space-927533Not legible
KI24Lynn CrescentOrkney Housing Association6.3 Amenity Green Space6.31 Residential756550Not legible
KI25Lynn Park Amenity SpaceCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential833117Not legible
KI26Manse RoadCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace; 6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers6.31 Residential; -584625Not legible
KI27The MeadowsCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.33 Transport696350Not legible
KI28Muddisdale WoodsOrkney Woodland Project6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.71 Woodland637092Not legible

Kirkwall

IMAGE: Continuation of the Kirkwall score breakdown table, listing site references KI29–KI34. The rightmost score columns are partly cut off in the source image.

ReferenceName of SiteManagementPAN65 TypologySub CategoryAWCAABDPA
KI29Orkney CollegeCouncil6.2 Private Gardens or Grounds6.23 Institutions60706758
KI30Papdale EastCouncil6.1 Public Parks and Gardens; 6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers-; -65463363
KI31Papdale East (Tree Planting)Council6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.71 Woodland67708375
KI32Papdale Halls of ResidenceCouncil6.2 Private Gardens or Grounds; 6.4 Playspace for Children and Teenagers6.23 Institutions; -71501738
KI33Papdale PlaceCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential75501750
KI34Papdale Primary SchoolCouncil6.2 Private Gardens or Grounds; 6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers; 6.5 Sports Area6.22 Schools; -; 6.51 Playing field; 6.55 Other Sports75796775

Kirkwall

IMAGE: Continuation of the Kirkwall score breakdown table, listing site references KI35–KI44. The rightmost score columns are partly cut off in the source image.

ReferenceName of SiteManagementPAN65 TypologySub CategoryAWCAABD
KI35Papdale WoodsCouncil6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.71 woodland756058
KI36The Peedie SeaCouncil6.5 Sports Area; 6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.55 Other sports; 6.73 Open space856367
KI37Pickaquoy LoanOrkney Housing Association6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential754025
KI38Pickaquoy Loan Play ParkCouncil6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers-797558
KI39The QuadrantCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential563817
KI40Reid CrescentCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential815017
KI41Rope WalkCouncil6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers-503842
KI42Royal Oak RoadCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential754017
KI43Rugby pitchPrivate6.5 Sports Areas6.51 Playing Field506575
KI44Sabiston CrescentCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential695842

Kirkwall

IMAGE: Continuation of the Kirkwall score breakdown table, listing site references KI45–KI57. The rightmost score columns are partly cut off in the source image.

ReferenceName of SiteManagementPAN65 TypologySub CategoryAWCAA
KI45Scapa CrescentCouncil6.7 Natural/Semi-Natural Greenspace6.73 Open space3830
KI46Soulisquoy PlaceCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential4442
KI47St Magnus ChurchyardCouncil6.8 Other Functional Greenspace6.82 Churchyard8075
KI48Summerdale Play AreaCouncil6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers-6046
KI49SutherlandOrkney Housing Association6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential7550
KI50Sutherland ParkOrkney Housing Association6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential6363
KI51Tankerness House GardensCouncil6.1 Public Parks and Gardens-7190
KI52Top of Clay LoanCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential6960
KI53Victoria Road AllotmentsCouncil6.8 Other functional Greenspace6.81 Allotments83100
KI54WarrenfieldCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential6935
KI55Weyland BayCouncil6.7 Natural/Semi-natural greenspace6.73 Open space4435
KI56WillowburnCouncil6.7 Natural/Semi-natural greenspace6.71 Woodland8070
KI57Weyland Bay AmenityCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential6344

Stromness

IMAGE: Score breakdown table for open spaces in Stromness, listing site references STR01–STR09. The rightmost score columns are partly cut off in the source image.

ReferenceName of SiteManagementPAN65 TypologySub CategoryAWCAA
STR01Alfred StreetCouncil6.9 Civic Space-8169
STR02Alfred Terrace AllotmentsCouncil6.8 Other Functional Greenspace6.81 Allotments5875
STR03Back RoadCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential6965
STR04CitadelCurrently unmanaged6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.72 Open Semi-natural6758
STR05Citadel CrescentCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential7544
STR06Citadel DriveCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential6756
STR07Community Centre Play AreaCouncil6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers-7183
STR08CrovalNot currently managed.6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.73 Open space5075
STR09Faravel Amenity SpaceCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace; 6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.31 Residential; 6.72 Open Semi-natural5858

Stromness

IMAGE: Continuation of the Stromness score breakdown table, listing site references STR10–STR19. The rightmost score columns are partly cut off in the source image.

ReferenceName of SiteManagementPAN65 TypologySub CategoryAWCAABD
STR10Faravel Play AreaCouncil6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers-505450
STR11Ferry RoadCouncil6.9 Civic Space-707033
STR12Garson Open SpaceCouncil6.2 Private Gardens or Grounds; 6.5 Sports Areas6.22 Schools; 6.51 Playing Field756725
STR13George Mackay Brown Memorial GardenCommunity Council?6.1 Public Parks and Gardens-758583
STR14Grieveship BraeCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential607033
STR15Guardhouse CornerNot currently managed?6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.72 Open Semi-natural695542
STR16Hamnavoe ShoreNot currently managed?6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.72 Open Semi-natural695658
STR17HillsideOrkney Housing Association6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential756533
STR18Hillside RoadCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.33 Transport756558
STR19Login’s WellCouncil6.9 Civic Space-757550

Stromness

IMAGE: Continuation of the Stromness score breakdown table, listing site references STR20–STR29. The rightmost score columns are partly cut off in the source image.

ReferenceName of SiteManagementPAN65 TypologySub CategoryAWCAA
STR20Lower Brinkies BraeCurrently unmanaged?6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.72 Open semi-natural6775
STR21Market Green Playing FieldsCouncil6.5 Sports Area6.51 Playing field6764
STR22Marwick Play AreaCouncil6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers-4058
STR23Marwick Playing FieldsCouncil6.5 Sports Area6.51 Playing field2538
STR24Mayburn CourtCouncil6.9 Civic Space; 6.10 Other Open Space-; -7555
STR25The Mill BurnNot currently managed.6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.72 Open Semi-natural5050
STR26NessCouncil6.8 Other Functional Greenspace6.84 Other functional greenspace7525
STR27Ness RoadCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.33 Transport8855
STR28North End RoadCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.33 Transport7563
STR29OgalbyCouncil6.2 Private Gardens or Grounds6.21 Private gardens2558

Stromness

IMAGE: Continuation of the Stromness score breakdown table, listing site references STR30–STR37. The rightmost score columns are partly cut off in the source image.

ReferenceName of SiteManagementPAN65 TypologySub CategoryAWCAABD
STR30Pumpwell ParkCouncil6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers-635450
STR31South End Play AreaCouncil6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers-706767
STR32Springfield CrescentCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential834425
STR33Stromness CoastCurrently unmanaged?6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.72 Open Semi-natural636383
STR34Stromness Community CentreCouncil6.9 Civic Space-605642
STR35Stromness AcademyCouncil6.2 Private Gardens or Grounds; 6.5 Sports Areas; 6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.22 Schools; 6.55 Other Sports; 6.72 Open Semi-natural756367
STR36Pier Arts CentrePrivate6.9 Civic Space-838558
STR37Hamnavoe Play AreaCouncil6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers-584233

Dounby

IMAGE: Score breakdown table for open spaces in Dounby, listing site references DO01–DO07. The rightmost score columns are partly cut off in the source image.

ReferenceName of SiteManagementPAN65 TypologySub CategoryAWCAA
DO01Dounby Primary SchoolCouncil6.2 Private Gardens or Grounds; 6.4 Playspace for children & teenagers; 6.5 Sports Areas6.22 Schools; -; 6.51 Playing field; 6.53 Tennis Court7968
DO02Dounby Show ParkWest Mainland Agricultural Society6.8 Other Functional Greenspace6.84 Other functional greenspace5545
DO03Dounby Village GreenCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.33 Transport6054
DO04Grip of GrunkahoweNot currently managed6.7 Natural/Semi-Natural Greenspace6.72 Open semi-natural2575
DO05Ingleside?6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential5625
DO06Market GreenCouncil6.4 Playspace for Children and Teenagers-6567
DO07Open space across from Post OfficeCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential8358

Dounby

IMAGE: Continuation of the Dounby score breakdown table, listing site references DO08–DO10. The rightmost score columns are partly cut off in the source image.

ReferenceName of SiteManagementPAN65 TypologySub CategoryAWCAABDPA
DO08Open space at bus stopCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.33 Transport70402550
DO09QuilcoOrkney Housing Association?6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential5013330
DO10SmithfieldCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential81504275

St Margaret’s Hope

IMAGE: Score breakdown table for open spaces in St Margaret’s Hope, listing site references SH01–SH04. The rightmost score columns are partly cut off in the source image.

ReferenceName of SiteManagementPAN65 TypologySub CategoryAWCAABD
SH01Hope Community Play ParkCouncil6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers-888875
SH02Hope Community SchoolCouncil6.2 Private Gardens or Grounds; 6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers; 6.5 Sports Area6.22 Schools; -; 6.51 Playing field; 6.55 Other Sports677975
SH03Marengo Community GardenVolunteer committee of B&SRCGA6.1 Public Parks and Gardens-889083
SH04Thorfinn PlaceCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential756342

Finstown

IMAGE: Score breakdown table for open spaces in Finstown, listing site references FI01–FI07 and scores for AWC, AA, BD, and PA.

ReferenceName of SiteManagementPAN65 TypologySub CategoryAWCAABDPA
FI01Acre LeaNot currently managed?6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.72 Open Semi-natural100585075
FI02Evie RoadNot currently managed6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.72 Open Semi-natural7582550
FI03Finstown CemeteryPrivate6.8 Other Functional Greenspace6.83 Cemetery75565050
FI04Finstown Community GardenFirth and Stenness Community Council6.1 Public Parks and Gardens-718583100
FI05Firth Community CentreFirth Community Association6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.72 Open Semi-natural92838375
FI06Finstown Football PitchesCouncil6.5 Sports Area; 6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.51 Playing field; 6.71 Woodland505810058
FI07Finstown SlipCouncil6.8 Other Functional Greenspace6.84 Other functional greenspace88674275

Finstown

IMAGE: Continuation of the Finstown score breakdown table, listing site references FI08–FI11 and scores for AWC, AA, BD, and PA.

ReferenceName of SiteManagementPAN65 TypologySub CategoryAWCAABDPA
FI08Firth Primary SchoolCouncil6.2 Private Gardens or Grounds; 6.4 Playspace for Children & Teenagers; 6.5 Sports Area6.22 Schools; -; 6.51 Playing Field; 6.55 Other Sports67754275
FI09Grimond Road junctionFirth and Stenness Community Council6.10 Other Open Space6.101 Other Open Space Private75959250
FI10Heddle RoadNot currently managed6.7 Natural/Semi-natural Greenspace6.72 Open Semi-natural751780
FI11ParksideCouncil6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential75452550

Score criteria key:

AWC - Accessible and well connected; AA- Attractive and appealing; BD- Bio diverse supporting ecological networks; PA- Promoting wellbeing; and CB- Community benefits.

8 Individual score criteria

IMAGE: Two-page assessment matrix titled “Individual score criteria”. It contains assessment criteria scored as Excellent (4), Good (3), Fair (2), Poor (1), Not Fit for purpose (0), or N/A. The first page covers “Accessible and Well Connected” and “Attractive and Appealing”; the second page continues with planting, biodiversity, activity, and community benefits criteria.

Assessment criteriaExcellent (4)Good (3)Fair (2)Poor (1)Not Fit for purpose (0)N/A
Accessible and Well Connected
Well located, close to communityLocated within 300m buffer zone and within good public transport.Located within 300m buffer zone and bus stop located outside site.Located just outside 300m buffer zone and has reasonable access to public transport.Outside the 300m buffer zone and nearest bus stop some distance away from the site (more than 5mins walk).Outside the 300m buffer zone by a considerable distance and no bus stops within reasonable walking distance.Connection to community not relevant.
Disabled accessDisabled parking bays in close proximity to entrance. Entrance points accessible to all. Surface conditions are good. Good wheelchair access throughout, well distributed resting points (seats), information boards accessible to all. Site accessibility clear (onsite and before visiting).Complete wheelchair access, but only some resting points. Most of the entrance points accessible to all.Some access points accessible to all. Limited disabled parking bays. Some wheelchair access, some resting points. Some information regarding site accessibility (onsite and before visiting). Some surface issues.Limited wheelchair access/inadequate resting points, some issues of poor surfaces.No disabled parking bays, no wheelchair access, no resting points. Required to use poor surfaces—wet/muddy/uneven ground. No accessibility information onsite or before visiting.Disabled access not appropriate or achievable on site of this character/location/type.
Quality paths, fit for purposeSuitable materials, level for safe use, edges well defined, surfaces clean and debris and weed-free—no desire lines.Paths generally very good but some minor maintenance needed.Suitable materials but with some faults—cracking, overgrown vegetation, overhanging.Path/s in correct place, but in need of obvious repair—uneven/cracking, overgrown vegetation/overhanging.Paths inappropriate/only desire lines (evidence of people creating their own route, regardless of where the footpath goes).No paths expected on a site of this type or size (e.g. water body, dense woodland, small amenity area).
Accessible entrances in the right placesEntry point/s well placed and accessible/in good condition.Entry point/s in good location and accessible/in good condition.Entry point/s satisfactory.Entry point/s in poor location/poor condition.Inappropriate location/not accessible/poor condition.Space is open, no need for controlled entrance points.
Connected to path network/core pathClearly defined paths to and through the site, crossing points across roads to reach site.Paths provided to and within the site, some crossing of roads required but no safety issues.Some paths to and/or within the site, improvement to road crossings required.Paths provided to and/or within the site, some safety issues regarding access to pedestrians.No clear paths provided to and/or within the site, significant safety issues regarding access to pedestrians.Connectivity not available or appropriate on a site of this type/character/location.
Good signageInformation available for locals and visitors in some detail (info. boards, signage, leaflets, way marked routes, contact details etc.).Some information available.Limited information available.Limited information available, information board damaged.No information found & required.No information needed.
Attractive and Appealing
Attractive with positive imageNo noise and very peaceful. No vandalism/graffiti and no litter.Limited noise, but site located away from roads. Very limited evidence of vandalism/graffiti and litter.Some intrusion by noise (e.g. busy road) but wouldn’t deter users. Some vandalism/graffiti and litter but doesn’t detract from overall appearance of the site.Regular noise intrusion that might deter users. Clearly evidence of vandalism/graffiti and litter, may deter some from visiting.Noisy site from a range of sources, persistent and impacts on the usability of the site. Much vandalism/graffiti and litter, seriously deterring the usage of the site.Attractiveness not an issue by reason of site/character or use.
Quality materials usedExcellent quality materials used and maintained to a high standard.Good quality materials used and maintained to a good standard.Suitable materials used, small maintenance issues.Sub par quality materials used, maintenance improvements needed.Poor quality/choice of materials used, no maintenance and is needed.Not relevant.
Quality furnitureNumerous litter and dog bins in good condition. Seating in good locations and in good condition, more than adequate provision of cycle stands also in good condition.Numerous litter and dog bins in average condition. Seating in average condition, adequate provision of cycle stands, in good condition.Adequate number of litter and dog bins in average condition. Adequate amount of seating in average condition, adequate provision of cycle stands in average or poor condition.Insufficient number litter and dog bins in average/good condition or appropriate number in poor condition. Insufficient amount of seating per poor condition/poor location. Inadequate provision of cycle stands in poor condition.No litter/dog bins, seating or cycle stands and they are required.None required.
Quality equipmentEquipment/surface in excellent condition and accessible to all users. Entrance points are safe—slow self closing gates.Equipment/surface in good condition.Equipment/surface in reasonable condition, potential improvements needed in the future.Some equipment/surface in need of repair, improvements can be made. Entrance gates need repair.Most equipment/surface in need of repair/hazardous—or there is no equipment and the site would benefit from it.None required/inappropriate for site.
Provide built facilities in clean, safe and usable conditionOn-site (or well signed off-site) toilets/changing facilities, clubhouse or maintenance shed with easy access (incl. disabled) signed and well maintained.On-site or off-site toilets/changing facilities, clubhouse or maintenance shed with easy access (incl. disabled) and well maintained but difficult to find/not well signed.On or near off-site toilets/changing facilities, clubhouse or maintenance shed in average condition.On or near off-site toilets/changing facilities, clubhouse or maintenance shed in poor condition, no disabled access.None and required.Condition of facilities not relevant to the site.
Contains attractive plants and landscape elementsPlanting is varied and appealing (native or exotic) and contributes to the overall quality of the space.Planting is appealing or varied and gives quality to the space.Some variety of planting and landscape elements that contributes to quality but could be improved.Planting quite poor quality contributing very little to the space.Planting poor quality or inappropriate contributing nothing to the space.Plant and landscape elements not relevant to function and/or type of space.
Well maintained (natural features)Planting very well maintained, no weeds/grass cleanly cut.Planting well maintained, very few weeds/grass cleanly cut frequently, very few weeds.Planting maintained to a good standard, grass cut well (no tearing), some weeds.Planting overgrown, numerous weeds/grass cut infrequently, clippings obvious/cut is poor quality, numerous weeds.Inappropriate maintenance/clippings obvious/poor quality cut. Many weeds.Maintenance not relevant to the site by reason of scale and/or other management activity.
Bio diverse
Contribute positively to biodiversity (habitats and species)Vegetation actively managed for informal/formal amenity and biodiversity, excellent example of a natural/semi-natural space.Vegetation actively managed for informal amenity and biodiversity, good example of natural/semi-natural space.Vegetation mainly for informal amenity or natural/semi-natural area in adequate condition.Vegetation mainly for informal amenity or natural/semi-natural area needs some maintenance.Opportunity to support biodiversity not taken or natural/semi-natural area in needs major maintenance.Biodiversity not relevant by nature of space and function.
Contribute positively to landscape settingVery good balance between natural, amenity and recreational elements.Good balance between natural, amenity and recreational elements.Adequate relationship.An imbalance between uses.An imbalance between the uses, need to introduce additional elements.Landscape setting not relevant.
Connect with wider green networksIntegrated into the wider green networks very well.Integrated into the wider green networks well.Connected in parts to the wider green network but could be improved.In close proximity to wider green network but not actually integrated.No connection and is required.Not relevant.
Promote Activity
Provide diverse play, sport and recreational facilitiesVery good balance of activities for various user groups.Good balance of activities for various user groups.Fair amount of activities but more could be provided.Limited activities in space.No activities and space would benefit from them.Play and sports facilities not relevant to the type of space and/or location.
Provide places for social interactionPlenty of opportunity for social interaction.Good opportunity for social interaction.Some social interaction.Activities/layout of space prevents much social interaction.No social interaction at all.Not relevant.
Contains high quality appropriate and carefully sited facilities to meet user needsVery good facilities sited appropriately for all users.Good facilities sited appropriately for most users.Facilities require some maintenance/not sited in the best possible place.Poorly maintained/sited facilities or not appropriate for the site.None and required.Appropriateness of facilities and need is not relevant.
Community Benefits
Safe and welcomingNo areas of poor visibility or entrapment points.Some areas of poor visibility, but no entrapment points.Some areas of poor visibility and entrapment points.Lots of areas of poor visibility and entrapment points.Lots of remote areas of poor visibility and remote entrapment points with no escape options.Issue of safety and sense of welcome not relevant.
Appropriate lighting levelsAppropriate lighting throughout site with no obvious management or user issues.Appropriate lighting throughout site, only minor issues.Appropriate lighting at entrances and where appropriate main routes with only minor lighting issues.Lighting poor, restricting use.None and is required.None required, could interfere with wildlife habitats/create unwanted light pollution.
Provides good routes to wider community facilitiesWell connected to pedestrian and cycle routes/public transport.Good connection to pedestrian and cycle routes/public transport.Not connected to designated pedestrian/cycle routes but quite near roads. Public transport short walk away.Limited connection to wider community.No connection to wider community, roads very busy.Issues of community connectivity not relevant to this site.
Sense of local identity and placeClear sense of local identity and place on-site.Good sense of local identity and place on-site and through views to surrounding area.A small sense of local identity and place through views to surrounding area.Poor sense of identity and place.No sense of identity and place, could be anywhere in the UK.Local identity and sense of place not relevant.
Opportunities for community involvement in managementActive community involvement, significant reduction in maintenance costs.Active community involvement, some reduction in maintenance costs.Some community involvement.Limited community involvement.No community involvement, high maintenance costs.Issues of community engagement not relevant.

9 PAN 65 typology

IMAGE: Table defining PAN 65 open-space typologies and their functions.

This typology is based on the research set out in Rethinking Open Space prepared by the Scottish Government Central Research Unit and promoted in PAN 65. The typology adopted by Orkney Islands Council has been adapted to fit the Orkney context. These provide the basis for the more detailed secondary codes used in the secondary code maps.

TypeDescription (Function)
Public parks and gardensAreas of land normally enclosed, designed, constructed, managed and maintained as a public park or garden. These may be owned or managed by a community group but more typically by the local authority.
Private gardens or groundsAreas of land normally enclosed and associated with a house or institution and reserved for private use. This includes school grounds.
Amenity greenspaceLandscaped areas providing visual amenity or separating different buildings or land uses for environmental, visual or safety reasons and used for a variety of informal or social activities such as sunbathing, picnics or kickabouts. These areas are often associated with either residential, business or transport related land uses.
Playspace for children and teenagersAreas providing safe and accessible opportunities for children’s play usually linked to housing areas.
Sports areasLarge and generally flat areas of grassland or specially designed surfaces, used primarily for designated sports (including playing fields, golf courses, tennis courts and bowling greens) and which are generally bookable.
Green corridorsRoutes including riparian corridors, interconnected green spaces and access routes, linking different areas within a town or village as part of network used for walking, cycling or horse riding, or linking towns and villages to their surrounding countryside. These corridors may incorporate Core Paths.
Natural/semi-natural greenspaceAreas of undeveloped or previously developed land with residual natural habitats or which have been planted or colonised by vegetation and wildlife, including woodland and wetland areas.
Other functional greenspaceAllotments and community growing spaces for growing fruit, vegetables and other plants, either in individual allotments or as a community activity. Also includes churchyards, cemeteries, campsites and caravan parks.
Civic spaceSquares, streets and waterfront promenades with a civic function, predominantly of hard landscaping that provide a focus for pedestrian activity and can make connections for people.

10 Secondary codes

IMAGE: Table of PAN 65 secondary codes, arranged in three columns. Some cells are blank because they are category groupings rather than individual codes.

Primary categorySecondary codeTertiary code
1. Roads1.1 Roads and Tracks
1.2 Roadside (Manmade Vegetated Verge)
1.3 Roadside (Natural)
1.4 Parking/Hard Standing
1.5 Roadside (Unclassified)
1.6 Roadside (Paved)
2. Water2.1 Inland Water
2.2 Tidal Water
2.3 Foreshore/Rocks
3. Rail Track
4. Paths
5. Buildings5.1 Residential
5.2 Commercial/Institutional
5.3 Glasshouses
5.4 Other Structures5.41 Historic
5.5 Airports
5.6 Harbours/Piers
6. PAN 65 Typology6.1 Public Parks and Gardens
6.2 Private Gardens or Grounds6.21 Private Gardens
6.22 Schools
6.23 Institutions
6.24 Commercial
6.3 Amenity Greenspace6.31 Residential
6.32 Business
6.33 Transport
6.4 Playspace for Children and Teenagers
6.5 Sports Areas6.51 Playing Field
6.52 Golf Course
6.53 Tennis Court
6.54 Bowling Green
6.55 Other Sports
6.6 Green Corridors6.61 Green Access Routes
6.62 Riparian Routes
6.63 Core Path
6.7 Natural/Semi-Natural Greenspace6.71 Woodland
6.72 Open Semi-natural
6.73 Open Space
6.74 Cliffs¬¬
6.8 Other Functional Greenspace6.81 Allotments
6.82 Churchyard
6.83 Cemetery
6.84 Other functional greenspace
6.85 Camp Site/Caravan Park
6.9 Civic Space
6.10 Other Open Space6.101 Other Open Space Private
7. Other Open Land7.1 Farmland
7.2 Moorland7.21 Scrub
7.3 Extraction (Mining/Quarrying)
7.4 Utility (Landfill/Water Treatment)

11 Further information

IMAGE: A further-information page listing publications, guidance documents, local design frameworks, websites, and other resources relating to open-space planning and design.

  • Designing Places; www.scotland.gov.uk/publications
  • Designing Streets
  • Green Infrastructure: Design and Placemaking
  • Minimum Standards for Open Space
  • PAN 65 Planning and Open Space
  • Rethinking Open Space
  • Kirkwall Urban Design Framework; www.orkney.gov.uk
  • Stromness Urban Design Framework
  • Three Villages Masterplan
  • Development Quality within Settlements
  • Core Paths Plan
  • Greenspace Quality: a guide to assessment, planning and strategic development
  • www.greenspacescotland.org.uk/quality-guide.aspx
  • Developing Open Space Standards: Guidance and framework
    www.greenspacescotland.org.uk/1greenspace-standards.aspx
  • Scotland’s Allotment Design Guide 2013 www.sags.org.uk/
  • Planning and Design for Outdoor Sport and Play by Fields in Trust