belap was commissioned to develop a Playing Pitch Strategy for Exeter to provide a robust evidence base for their new Local Plan, aligning with its vision to be the most physically active city in England. Significant housing developments on the outskirts of the city and growing demand and proposals for 3G AGPs were important driving factors.

belap was commissioned to develop a Playing Pitch Strategy for Exeter to provide a robust evidence base for their new Local Plan, aligning with its vision to be the most physically active city in England. Significant housing developments on the outskirts of the city and growing demand and proposals for 3G AGPs were important driving factors.

In 2017, belap undertook a Playing Pitch Strategy for North Devon and Torridge. One of the key facility developments arising from this was the installation of a full size 3G artificial grass pitch (AGP) at the Tarka Leisure Centre in Barnstaple.

belap specialises in developing strategic plans and practical recommendations that directly inform policy development and decision-making on planning for, and investment in, facility developments.

Jacqueline was appointed by CABE* Space to work as their special advisor to South Hams District Council and Kingsbridge Town Council to develop a play park in the town.

Jacqueline gave guest lectures for several years on sport and recreation planning on the MSc Planning programme at Plymouth University. The course focuses on planning issues of particular significance to South West England, set within the context of national and international experience.