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Conclusion: The site is not considered to be in an attractive location for large scale B8 distribution uses. However, the site could form a natural extension to Formby Industrial Estate, supporting similar uses to those seen at the existing estate. Sites in St Helens Parkside Strategic Rail Freight Interchange, Newton-le-Willows Parkside comprises two large flat sites either side of the M6 to the east of Newton-le-Willows together comprising 160 ha – Parkside West covering 85 ha and Parkside East covering 75 ha. The sites are allocated for a Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SFRI) within St Helens Core Strategy (Policy CAS3.2), which was adopted in 2012. Parkside West 
Parkside West is an 85 ha site which is the site of the former Parkside Colliery. It has been cleared and is now unused. While the site is within the Green Belt, it meets national Green Belt planning policy tests, including the demonstration of very special circumstances. The site is located next to the M6 to the north west of Junction 22. The site is also close to Junction 9 of the M62. The site is approximately 25 miles from the Port, and has an approximate drive time of 34 minutes – further than most of the assessment sites. However, its location close to both the M62 and the M6 makes it well located for regional and national distribution markets and so the sites would likely be attractive for logistics uses including those relating to the Port. The site is strategically located in respect of rail accessibility, at the crossroads of the West Coast Main Line and the Manchester-Liverpool Rail Line (via Newton-le-Willows). These have a W10 loading gauge. The site is located on the edge of Newton-le-Willows and is within walking distance of Newton-le-Willows train station. The site is bounded to the north by two railway lines and to the west by Winwick Road (A49). There is open agricultural land to the south and east. Site access is currently via Winwick Road however the Core Strategy proposes a new or revised motorway junction to access the sites from the M6. The policy seek to ensure that access arrangements avoid traffic sensitive routes; and ensure that the primary purpose of development is to facilitate freight travel by rail. Access improvements are programme by Merseytravel for delivery in the medium-term (2019-24). This includes provision of the rail connection, and a new link road to support development. Parkside East 
Parkside East is a 75 ha site on the eastern side of the M6 opposite the former colliery site (Parkside West). The site is currently open agricultural land. The site is allocated in St Helens Core Strategy for expansion land for the Parkside West site. While the site is within the Green Belt, the policy supports employment development where it can be demonstrated to have very special circumstances. Core Strategy Policy CAS 3.2 identifies Parkside East as “expansion land” which should come forward subsequent to the eastern segment of the site; and is necessary to ensure deliverability of the wider development. The site is located next to the M6 to the north west of Junction 22. The site is also close to Junction 9 of the M62. The site is approximately 25 miles from the Port, and has an approximate drive time of 34 minutes – further than most of the assessment sites. However, its location close to both the M62 and the M6 makes it well located for regional and national distribution markets and so the sites would likely be attractive for logistics uses including those relating to the Port. Directory: uploadedfiles -> Documents uploadedfiles -> Corbicula an annotated bibliography 1774 2005 uploadedfiles -> Harold j. Brody, md uploadedfiles -> Kerry B. Dumbaugh uploadedfiles -> Executive Summary uploadedfiles -> Commuter rail operating agreement uploadedfiles -> Board meeting of march 3, 2010 uploadedfiles -> University of north florida facilities inventory validation Download 3.75 Mb. Share with your friends:
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