Context and Vision
The CONTEXT chapter of the Draft SPD looks at how the sites – Beal Valley and Broadbent Moss, sit within their local area and their particular characteristics. Understanding context is key in terms of urban design, as national planning policy make clear that context must be used to inform the design process.
Within this chapter you will find information on:
How both sites fit within their local area in terms of access and proximity to local services.
The constraints and opportunities that have informed the Draft SPD, such as:
Topography;
The natural environment, including trees and woodland and wildlife sites;
Connections and access, including Metrolink and Public rights of way;
Watercourses and wetlands; and
Heritage and archaeology.
The VISION sets out the aims & objectives of the Draft SPD which seeks a holistic and integrated development for the Places for Everyone allocations at Beal Valley & Broadbent Moss. It aims to create homes for people, space for jobs, community facilities, connectivity between existing neighbourhoods, a new Metrolink & bus stops, improved access to the wider countryside, new accessible open spaces, as well as new habitats in which nature can flourish.
The chapter includes:
A vision for Beal Valley and Broadbent Moss; supported by
A set of development principles.
To read these chapters in full, please download the chapter extracts which are available in the "key documents" section of this project page.
If, once you have read the chapters and supporting information, you wish to comment on the proposed Draft SPD, then please use the survey below, to do so.
