Open Spaces Supplementary Planning Document

Appendix 4: Indicative Costings

Indicative costs of creating a new NEAP or LEAP based on 2019 figures. Note: Labour costs are not included.

Requirement

LEAP

NEAP

Qty

Guide Cost
LEAP
Example Swanswell Park

Guide Cost
NEAP
Example
Allesley Park

Supporting Comments

Supply of play equipment

x

x

1

£37K

70k

5 pieces of equipment (min LEAP) for young play , covering different aspects of play.
8 pieces min (NEAP) young - teen.

Supply of Safety Surface

x

x

1

£21k

35K

Surface type decided on site by site basis.

Supply and installation of dog proof fencing or segregation of areas. Two self closing gates.

x

x

1

£7K

9k

Fencing:
80 liner meters accounted for LEAP, 100 NEAP. 
Segregation such as bolders and planting may be considered.

Supply and installation of litter bins x2 (min)

x

x

1

£750

£750

Includes a pad for installation

Supply and installation of seating areas x 2 (Min)

x

x

1

£3,100

£3,100

Includes a pad for installation

Signage (usage rules)

x

x

1

£420

£420

 

Community Board plus installation

-

x

1

N/A

£2,160

 

Bike Parking frame.

-

x

1

N/A

£800

 

Purpose built sports area.

-

x

1

N/A

£45,000

 

Post installation Inspection x 1

x

x

1

£120

£150

Based on ROSPA inspection

Total

   

Total

£69,390

£166,380

 

Plus 20% installation

   

Plus  20%

£13,878

£33,276

 

Preliminary works (10% of total cost)

   

10%

£8,327

£19,966

Variable depending site topology

Final totals

     

£91,595

£219,622

 

Inspection and Maintenance Costs Leap:

Inspection: The inspection costs are based on the annual costs multiplied by the term that Coventry City Council require the developer to contribute to the up-keep of any provision.

£2036 x 20 years = £40,720

Maintenance: The maintenance costs are broken down over four 5 year periods and a percentage of the total cost per period, based upon wear and tear, replacement equipment and surfacing.

Year   1 - 5   (20%) = £13,920

Year   6 - 10 (25%) = £17,400

            Year 11 - 15 (40%) = £27,840

Year 16 - 20 (15%) = £10,440

Maintenance costs of a Leap: £69,600

Inspection costs for a Leap: £40,720

            Total:     £110,320

Inspection and Maintenance Costs Neap:

Inspection: The inspection costs are based on the annual costs multiplied by the term that Coventry City Council require the developer to contribute to the up-keep of any provision.

£2036 x 20 years = £ 40,720

Maintenance: The maintenance costs are broken down over four 5 year periods and a percentage of the total cost per period, based upon wear and tear, replacement equipment and surfacing.

Year   1 - 5   (20%) = £36000

Year   6 - 10 (25%) = £45000

Year 11 - 15 (40%) = £72000

Year 16 - 20 (15%) = £27000

Maintenance costs of a Neap: £180,000

Inspection costs for a Neap:    £40,720

Total:    £220,720