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RECREATION AND WATERWAYS (Also see Water and Flood Risk and Transport (walking and cycling))
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RECREATION AND WATERWAYS (Also see Water and Flood Risk and Transport (walking and cycling))Opportunities exist for utilising the river for water-based recreation (Central Salford Vision and Regeneration Framework, para 4.51). Planning authorities should seek to protect the recreation functions of inland waterways (PPG13, para 12). The recreation potential of Central Salford’s waterways will be improved through: An extended waterfront walkway and increased in-water recreation opportunities; Improved access to the ship canal’s and River Irwell’s edge with as many openings to the water as possible; A walkway and lighting programme, combined with enhanced walkway infrastructure and maintenance; and Intensified cultural, recreational, residential and commercial uses along the walkway route to create attractive ‘route stops’ and to enhance the sense of safety (Central Salford Vision and Regeneration Framework, para 4.121). The regeneration of Greengate will re-define the role of the River Irwell as a point of inter connection between Salford and Manchester. There will be an extended and enhanced pedestrian and cycle route along the River edge, regularly linking back into the network of streets and squares (Exchange Greengate Planning Guidance, Policy EG3). The potential of the River Irwell and its linked green spaces should be built upon (Central Salford Vision and Regeneration Framework, para 4.51). The Bridgewater Canal is an important recreational and tourist asset in the area. This potential needs to be developed in conjunction with the tourism asset of Worsley Village (Regenerating a great city: Salford’s Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy, para 6.30.10). Develop the potential for informal recreational routeways, especially along the Bridgewater Canal (Red Rose Forest Plan, para 14.10). Provide a combined footway and cycleway along the entire riverside route of the Irwell City Park to provide the City Park with full public access all year round and at all times (Irwell City Park Policies ICP15 and ICP17) Open up access to the River Irwell, the Meadows and the Bolton Bury Canal (Salford Central Development Framework p33). REGIONAL PARKSEstablish a Strategic Regional Park in The Countryside and Urban Fringe of Salford and the Irwell Valley (UDP, Policy R3 and ST10)(Salford Greenspace Strategy p.25) (RSS, Table 9.1, pg 97). For each Regional Park the local authority should: Identify the locations and boundaries Secure successful delivery and management arrangements Ensure that access provision is only delivered where access for recreation will not result in adverse impact on the integrity of nature conservation sites Systems should be in place to ensure effective monitoring Access to the regional parks by walking, cycling and public transport should be promoted, and car transport to the regional parks should be managed in order to ensure that air pollution at sensitive European Sites is not affected by the development of Regional Parks. (RSS Policy EM4) Regional Parks should deliver environmental improvements that contribute towards mitigating the impacts of climate change and aid regeneration (RSS, Figure 9.1, pg 97) Regional Parks should aid conservation of the landscape (RSS, Figure 9.1, pg 97). COUNTRY PARKSContinue to develop informal recreation provision at Clifton Country Park (Red Rose Forest Plan, para 14.10). Encourage the development of provision for informal recreation at Blackleach Country Park, with particular emphasis on the long-term development of an equestrian facility and the positive integration of able-bodied people and those with disabilities (Red Rose Forest Plan, para 14.10). Facilitate the development of provision for visitors and local community involvement at Blackleach Country Park (Red Rose Forest Plan, para 14.10). REFERENCES (RECREATION/ OPEN SPACE/ GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE)AGMA (September 2006) Manchester City Region Spatial Strategy CABE (2009) Hallmarks of a Sustainable City. DEFRA (April 2004) Rural White Paper: Our Countryside: The Future - A Fair Deal for Rural England Department for Culture Media and Sport (2008) A Passion for Excellence – An Improvement Strategy for Media and Sport. English Nature (2003) Providing Accessible Natural Greenspace in Towns and Cities GONW (2008) North West of England Plan: Regional Spatial Strategy to 2021 GPSSDEC-CEMAT (2002) Guiding Principles for Sustainable Spatial Development of the European Continent HM Government (2008) Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives – A Cross Government Strategy for England HM Government (2010) Healthy Lives Healthy People HM Government (2005) Securing the future – UK Government sustainable development strategy. National Playing Fields Association (2001) The Six Acre Standard National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (2008) Promoting and Creating Built or Natural Environments that Encourage and Support Physical Activity (NICE Public Health Guidance 8) North West Development Agency (2010) Atlantic Gateway – Accelerating Growth across the Manchester and Liverpool City Regions : Framework for a Global Growth Opportunity North West Green Infrastructure Think Tank (2005) North West Green Infrastructure Guide. Consultation Draft. DCLG (June 2011) PPS3: Housing ODPM (2005) PPS1: Delivering Sustainable Development ODPM (2005) How to create quality parks and open spaces ODPM (July 2004) PPS7: Sustainable development in rural areas ODPM (2003) Sustainable Communities: Building for the Future. ODPM (2002) Assessing needs and opportunities: PPG17 companion guide ODPM (2002) Living Places: Cleaner, Safer, Greener ODPM (2002) PPG17: Planning for open space, sport and recreation. ODPM (1995) PPG2: Greenbelts. DCLG (2011) PPG13: Transport Red Rose Forest (1994) Red Rose Forest Plan. Salford City Council (January 2007) Exchange Greengate Planning Guidance Salford City Council (2009) City of Salford Unitary Development Plan 2004-2016 – Policies saved beyond 21 June 2009 Salford City Council (2006) Salford’s Children and Young Peoples Plan Salford City Council (July 2006) Greenspace Strategy SPD. Salford City Council () Regenerating a great city: Salford’s Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy Salford City Council (2008) Claremont and Weaste Neighbourhood Plan Salford City Council/ Manchester City Council/ Trafford MBC (2008) Irwell City Park Planning Guidance Salford City Council () Maximising Tourism Potential: A Vision for Salford’s Tourism Strategy. Salford: Salford City Council. DEFRA (2007) Guidance for Local Authorities on Implementing the Biodiversity Duty Download 1.19 Mb. Share with your friends:
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