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BEAM PLUS FOR NEW B UILDINGS SITE A SPECTS (S A)
V ERSION 1.2 SA 3 N EIGHBOURING A MENITIES
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available for public use, including details of any restrictions or conditions
of access that will be in place. Credit shall be awarded where the
provision of recreational facilities or open space adds to those available
within the immediate neighbourhood, and provide for reasonable access
by the public. Types of basic services and recreational facilities can be
referred to SA 3a) and S A 3b) respectively. Private clubhouses shall not
be counted in this credit requirement.
Judgment as to the nature of basic services and the provision of
recreational facilities and open space with respect to a particular building
development shall be made with reference to the Hong Kong Planning
Standards and Guidelines [1].
A map shall identify the location of the building at or near the centre of a
scale drawing produced on an A3 size sheet with each of the listed
services/facilities identified. The unencumbered walking route from the
building’s main entrance to the main entrance of the services/facilities
shall be clearly marked by lines on the drawing and the walking distance
shown alongside.
Future services/facilities provisions not operable at the time of building
completion will be considered if they will be in operation no later than one
year after obtained the Occupation Permit (OP) for the proposed
development.
BACKGROUND The provision of basic services such as shops, restaurants, clinics, etc.,
in the immediate vicinity of a building improves efficiency and the quality
of living. Building users can benefit from existing provisions as well as
those provided by the development that adds to the neighbourhood.
Provision of recreational facilities and open space [2] are essential to the
mental and physical well-being of the individual and the community as a
whole. It contributes to the quality of life of building users, and is more
sustainability. Recreational open space is outdoor open-air space used
for active and/or passive recreation use. Active recreation facilities
include core activities such as ball games, swimming pool and sports
facilities, etc, while passive recreational facilities refer to parks, gardens,
sitting-out areas, waterfront promenades, paved areas for informal
games, children's playgrounds, etc. The design and layout of these
facilities should be of a high quality which meets the needs of the users
and are perform to high environmental standards.
To enhance the quality of a neighbourhood, a development can bring
additional recreational facilities and open space that is accessible by the
public with reasonable restrictions on time of use, etc.
1 Planning Department. Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines.
2 Hong Kong Planning and Standards Guidelines. Chapter 4 : Recreation, Open Space and Greening