PART 1
(OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
ITEM NO.
REPORT OF THE LEAD MEMBER FOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
TO:
ON:
CABINET MEETING
22nd January 2002
TITLE:
AREA PLANS
RECOMMENDATION: THAT THE AREA PLANS BE APPROVED
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Area Plans, linked to the UDP Review process, have now
subject to an extensive public consultation exercise. In the light of the comments
received the plans have been revised. These finalised plans have been subject to
discussions with Community Committees and are now presented to cabinet for adoption.
BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS: (available for public inspection)
Report to Cabinet on 8th May 2001 regarding Area Planning Statements
Report to Cabinet on 14th August 2001 on Draft Area Plans
CONTACT OFFICER:
ALISON PARTINGTON
WARDS TO WHICH REPORT RELATES:
TEL NO: 793 3655
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KEY COUNCIL POLICIES Unitary Development Plan
DETAILS (continued overleaf)
1.0
Area Plans Process
1.1
Members will recall, that in May they approved the production of Area Plans for
each of the 9 Community Committee areas in the City. These plans will feed into
the review of the Unitary Development Plan and the production of the first
deposit draft of the UDP has been delayed to accommodate this process. Whilst
forming part of the UDP process however they can also consider issues not
addressed in the UDP, especially those relating to the physical environment and
issues which impact upon it.
1.2
The aim of the plans is to look at the key issues facing each area and in
consultation with local people to develop a vision for how each area should
develop over the next 10-15 years.
1.3
Members will also recall that in August they approved the draft plans for a public
consultation exercise that was to be undertaken during September and October.
There were a number of elements to this consultation process including;
 A 4-page spread in the Advertiser on 6th September
 Displays in the Libraries and various other community buildings, as
suggested by the Community Committees.
 Information on the Internet
 Staffed displays in 4 town centres, at Tesco’s at Irlam on a weekday and a
Saturday and at the Kersal Festival.
 An “interactive workshop” in each community committee area
 A stakeholder conference
1.4
The public consultation exercise generally worked very well. A total of 9
interactive workshops were held. These were independently administered by
Planning Aid for the North West on behalf of the City Council. The workshops
were generally well attended with all but 2 having over 30 attendees and 6 having
over 50. The Stakeholder Conference was attended by 45 people. A total of 3000
comments were made via the workshops and conference.
1.5
In addition approximately 500 other comments on the plans were received. These
included questionnaires which formed part of the displays in libraries and
community venues, letters and e-mails and comments made to staff during the
work in the town centres.
1.6
The details of all the comments received on each area plan have been reported to
the Community Committees as part of the report they have recently considered on
finalising the Area Plans. These reports have not been reproduced in full as part
of this report but the full set of reports are available in the members library or can
be e-mailed to you (please contact alison.partington@salford.gov.uk).
1.7
In the light of all the comments received, revisions have been made to the area
plans. These suggested revisions are indicated in Appendix 1 of this report and
have formed part of the report that has been sent to the Community Committees.
1.8
The rest of this report sets out the main issues that have arisen through the
consultation process in each area and the suggested revisions that are
recommended. It also highlights issues raised by the Community Committees in
the light of the reports they have received. The Cabinet will need to decide upon
the final text in the light of the comments from officers and the community
committees.
2.0
Main Issues raised in Consultation Process.
2.1
Broughton and Blackfriars
The main issues raised were as follows:
 Crime and community safety are major concerns throughout the area, with
more police and more controls over the behaviour of young people being seen
as the answer.
 Private landlords are seen as a major contributor to the decline of parts of the
area, particularly where there is a concentration of terraced properties.
 The number and quality of local facilities is not considered adequate,
particularly in terms of play areas, facilities for younger people, shops, and
bus services.
 There is very great concern over the future of Spike Island, with many people
against any major changes, and a great deal of support for improved recreation
and youth facilities. The proposed revised statement is consistent with these
comments.
 There is some concern that there are still pockets of problems within the
Lower Broughton estate, particularly Wheaters Crescent, and over the colour
and height of the fencing that has been erected.
 The comments received were strongly in favour of retaining and improving
Mocha Parade, rather than creating a new neighbourhood centre on the Lowry
High School site. The merits of these two options are currently being
considered by the City Council.
 There is very great concern over the future of the terraced properties
immediately to the south of Mandley Park on Bristol Street, Heaton Street,
Symons Street, Gainsborough Street and Norton Street, with a number of
people wanting to see demolition of the housing. Crime, bad tenants, and
youth behaviour were all seen as major problems. The City Council is
undertaking a Renewal Area Assessment and is considering a number of
radical options for this area, including selective and comprehensive
demolition, and there will be further public consultation on this.
 There was no clear consensus on the future of the Wiltshire Street area.
However, the City Council’s Cabinet has recently approved for public
consultation plans for the redevelopment of the area to the west of Tully
Street.
 A number of “hot spots” requiring action were identified, such as the shops
around the Griffin on Lower Broughton Road.
2.2
Claremont & Weaste
The main issues raised were as follows:
 The redevelopment of Hope Hospital and the associated issue of visitor
and staff parking within the surrounding areas.
 The future of the former Ambassador Cinema and Chasely Fields Training
facility operated by the City Council.
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The future of the housing area around the Willows Rugby League Ground
and the future of the Rugby League Ground and former Weaste Cricket
Club adjacent.
The importance of Buile Hill Park, Oakwood Park and Lightoaks Park to
the area.
The need for improved play facilities at Duncan Mathieson Playing Fields.
The Quality Bus Corridor proposed by the PTE along the A580 East Lancs
Road.
Crime and anti-social behaviour at Irlam o’th’ Height and Bolton Road
Shopping Centre.
2.3
Eccles
The main issues raised were as follows:
 Strong support for the retention of Barton Aerodrome and strong
opposition to the development of a rail freight terminal.
 The future of the Greenwood Primary school site.
2.4
Irlam & Cadishead
The main issues raised were as follows:
 Concern was raised over a number of interrelated issues relating to traffic
and transportation issues in the area, in particular the capacity of the
existing road network and motorway system, the need for Cadishead Way
Phase 2 to be built as a matter of urgency, and the construction of a new
link road and whether this would make matters worse.
 Support for the retention of Barton Aerodrome and opposition to the
development of a rail freight terminal.
 The need to protect the Mosslands from all but low key recreational uses
such as walking and cycling.
 The need for a greater police presence in the area.
 The need for improvements to the Liverpool Road Corridor, particularly
the run-down appearance of many of the properties.
2.5
Kersal, Pendleton & Charlestown
The main issues raised were as follows:
 The need for traffic calming measures in a number of different area.
 The need to protect areas like the Cliff Conservation Area and the open
spaces in the area for the benefit for all.
 The needs of ethnic groups to be investigated.
2.6
Ordsall & Langworthy
The main issues raised were as follows:
 Concern over traffic congestion and the amount of new development on
the Quays.
 Clear support for the redevelopment of the Ordsall Lane Corridor.
 Crime and community safety was the biggest issue that needed to resolved
in the area.
2.7
Swinton
The main issues raised were as follows:
 Strong opposition to any residential development on Swinton Sewage
Treatment Works.
 The need for improvements to all the railway stations and better bus
services, especially along Folly Lane and to Hope Hospital.
 The need for more police.
 The need for more facilities for young people.
2.8
Walkden & Little Hulton
The main issues raised were as follows:
 The future of Peel Park;
 Use of the looplines;
 The future of the Little Hulton Community High School and One Stop
Shop;
 Development on the Burgess Farm Site;
 Improvements to Walkden Town Centre;
 The Leigh Guided Busway; and
 Crime and anti-social behaviour throughout the area.
2.9
Worsley & Boothstown
The main issues raised were as follows:
 The desire to see the Green Belt left alone, although some desire to see
greater public access for informal recreation purposes;
 Strong opposition to the Salford Forest Park proposal except for the
woodland centre/trails, with particular concern regarding traffic
implications/impacts;
 The need to sensitively handle the tourism potential of the area;
 Opposition to the proposed Leigh Guided Busway;
 The need for more police on the beat/community policing.
3.0
Response of the Community Committee
3.1
Broughton & Blackfriars
The revision to the text as set out in Appendix 1 of this report were accepted by
the Community Committee as addressing the issues raised through the
consultation process.
3.2
Claremont & Weaste
A number of comments were received at the Community Committee in
November. These were considered by officers and further revisions were
considered were considered by the Community Committee in December. Further
comments were submitted by the Hope Action Group at this December meeting
and the response to these and all the other comments are found in Appendix 2 of
this report.
3.3
Eccles
The revision to the text as set out in Appendix 3 of this report were accepted by
the Community Committee as addressing the issues raised through the
consultation process with the exception of EC25 where they requested an
additional statement reflecting the fact that due to the pressures of development in
the Ellesmere Park, provision should be made for recreational open space. This
amendment has now been incorporated into the text in Appendix 3 of this report.
3.4
Irlam & Cadishead
The revision to the text as set out in Appendix 4 of this report were accepted by
the Community Committee as addressing the issues raised through the
consultation process with the exception of the following issues:
 IC1 – existing text needs to be include reference to the Community
Committees concerns about the amount of congestion on the A57, the
capacity of the surrounding motorway network, and the possibility that a
link road will exacerbate this.
 IC2 – the text should contain a cross-reference to the Liverpool Road
Strategy that the Community Committee has produced.
 IC6 – the reference to recreational opportunities on the Mosslands should
emphasise that only low-key recreation uses are acceptable.
These amendments have been made to the text in Appendix 4 of this report.
3.5
Kersal, Pendleton & Charlestown
The revision to the text as set out in Appendix 5 of this report were accepted by
the Community Committee as addressing the issues raised through the
consultation process with the exception of some additional wording to be added to
KPC19. These amendments have been incorporated into the text in Appendix 5 of
this report.
3.6
Ordsall & Langworthy
The revision to the text as set out in Appendix 6 of this report were accepted by
the Community Committee as addressing the issues raised through the
consultation process with the exception of two minor changes to the text of OL21
and OL23. These amendments have been incorporated into the text in Appendix
6 of this report.
3.7
Swinton
The revision to the text as set out in Appendix 7 of this report were accepted by
the Community Committee as addressing the issues raised through the
consultation process.
3.8
Walkden & Little Hulton
The revision to the text as set out in Appendix 8 of this report were accepted by
the Community Committee as addressing the issues raised through the
consultation process.
3.9
Worsley & Boothstown
Considerable discussion on the proposed text was had with the Community
Committee, especially with regard to:
 WB2 – Salford Forest Park – which they suggested should be deleted
from the Area Plan
 WB8 & 9 – where they want the land to the south of Boothstown to
remain allocated for educational use due to their perceived need for
additional school places in the area.
 WB18 – where the total opposition to the Leigh Guided Busway was not
reflected adequately in the text.
 Traffic and Transportation issues – which are major concerns in the area
but are not mentioned in the current text.
At the conclusion of these discussions the revision to the text as set out in
Appendix 9 of this report were accepted by the Community Committee as
addressing the issues raised through the consultation process.
A meeting with the Deputy Leader, and the Lead Members for Housing and
Development Services considered that some of the recommendations of the
Community Committee were inappropriate, and in respect of WB1 (Green Belt).
WB2 (Salford Forest Park) and WB9 (Educational Allocation in Boothstown)
they are recommending to Cabinet alternative wording. This is foung in at the
end of Appendix 9.
4.0
Recommendations
4.1
It is recommended that Cabinet approved the suggested revision of the text
for the 9 Area Plans as set out in Appendices 1- 8. In the case of Worsley
& Boothstown, Cabinet need to decide whether they wish to accept the
recommendations of the Community Committee as set out in Appendix 9
or whether they wish to accept the revised text recommended by the
Councillors.
APPENDIX 9
WORSLEY & BOOTHSTOWN AREA PLAN
Introduction
Worsley and Boothstown is located on the western sector of the City of Salford. The
Community Committee consists of a single ward, which is 1532 ha in size. The majority
of the area (70%) comprises agricultural land and open space that forms part of the
Greater Manchester Green Belt and a further 8% is the highly valued open space that is a
part of “Worsley Greenway”. The rest of the ward is a stable, attractive and highly
desirable residential area.
The area is the most prosperous in the City, with high economic activity rates, low
unemployment and high levels of people employed in professional, managerial and
technical occupations.
The area is physically divided by 4kms of the M60. The stretch of motorway between
junction 12 and 13 (Worsley to Eccles junction) is the busiest stretch of motorway in the
country outside of the M25. It has an annual average weekday traffic flow of
approximately 185,000 vehicles with peak hour flows exceeding the recommended flows
for this standard of road by 34%. The dominance of major roads in the area means that
the entire area suffers from poor air quality, high levels of noise pollution and severe
traffic congestion.
The area is of great historic significance, particularly in terms of its industrial heritage.
The Bridgewater Canal, opened in 1761, was the first canal in England to be constructed
independently of a natural stream. Further, Worsley Delph is the entrance to an
extensive network of underground canals linking the canal to the coalfields of the area.
The significance of this has been recognised in the potential application for World
Heritage Site status and in turn gives the area tourism potential.
EXISTING TEXT
WB1. Green Belt
A large proportion of the area is
Green Belt. The environmental
and wildlife assets in this area
must be protected and enhanced.
However some of it is inaccessible
and there is potential for tourist
and recreational development that
respects its status as Green Belt.
It is a major asset for the area and
for the city. This resource needs
to be at the heart of the Tourism
Strategy for Worsley and
Boothstown and needs to be
considered in conjunction with
other tourism and recreational
assets in the area, including those
in Wigan (Whitehead Forest Park
and Astley Colliery).
WB2. Salford Forest Park
Proposals are emerging for the
development of a major
recreational facility which could
include a racecourse, equestrian
centre, chalet accommodation, and
country park. This represents the
possibility of a real opportunity
for the City, but its’ acceptability
will depend on issues such as its
overall scale, the range of
developments proposed, the
proposed access arrangements and
transportation requirements. Any
such development must be
considered in the light of Green
Belt policy
SUMMARY OF RESPONSES
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WB1 Green Belt
Strong support for leaving it as it
is and not allowing building,
together with some support for
improving public access to the
area.
Call from one person for review of
boundary to enable housing
development.
A large proportion of the area is
Green Belt. The environmental
and wildlife assets in this area
must be protected and enhanced.
However, some of it is
inaccessible and there is potential
for appropriate low level and
informal public access that
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WB3. Worsley Greenway
This is an important urban open
space, and its openness will
continue to be protected in the
Unitary Development Plan.
Enhancements to the landscape
and accessibility should be
encouraged where possible. The
environmental and wildlife assets
in the area must be protected and
supported.
WB2 Worsley Greenway
Virtual universal support for the
protection of this area as open
space.
This is an important open space,
and its openness is, and will
continue to be, rigorously
protected by site specific
environmental protection policies
in the Unitary Development Plan.
Enhancements to the landscape
and accessibility should be
encouraged where possible. The
environmental and wildlife assets
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The woodland known as Worsley
Woods lies within the northern
section of the Greenway (see
WB2) and is one of the area’s key
environmental and recreational
assets. At its heart lies Old Warke
Dam. Restoration of the Dam is a
high priority for funding from the
RDA via the Mersey Basin
Campaign. Both the woods and
the Dam are likely to be included
in a Local Nature Reserve. To the
south lies Worsley Delph – the
entrance to the extensive
underground canal system. Both
of these areas of open water suffer
extensive siltation problems. In
the case of the Delph, proposals
are progressing through the Steam,
Coal and Canal project to tackle
them. (See WB4)
WB4. Bridgewater Canal
The canal is another important
recreational and tourist asset in the
area. This potential would need to
be developed in conjunction with
recreational potential of the Green
Belt and the tourism asset of
Worsley Village. The Steam, Coal
and Canal project is an
opportunity to realize some of its
potential. Any development in
proximity of the canal should take
WB4 Bridgewater Canal
General support for encouraging
the tourist use of this canal and the
need for better environmental
improvements and maintenance
The 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
(see WB19). The Steam, Coal and
Canal project is an opportunity to
realize some of its potential. Any
development in proximity of the
canal should take account of it and
should improve the environment
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How do we make the most of this
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WB5. Whitehead Country Park
Country park to be created when
tipping is completed. Needs to be
linked to the footpath and
bridleway network in the area.
The development of the Country
Park will be linked to the Tourism
Strategy for the area.
WB6. Astley Moss East
The area is currently subject to
peat extraction with a condition to
return the land to nature
conservation at the end of the
extraction period.
WB7. Brookhouse
Community Woodland
Developing as part of the Red
Rose Forest Initiative.
of the canal. There are important
structures and assets associated
with the Canal, for example the
Lime Kiln, Worsley Delph, the
towpaths, Chaddock Level and
Worsley Boatyard. The status and
situation of these must be
protected for future generations.
General support for policy.
WB5 Whitehead Country
Park
A Country park is to be created
when tipping is completed. This
needs to be linked to the footpath
and bridleway network in the area.
The development of the Country
Park will be linked to the Tourism
Strategy for the area (see WB19).
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WB6 Astley Moss East
General support for policy.
The area is currently subject to
peat extraction with a condition to
return the land to nature
conservation at the end of the
extraction period. It is important
that this after use is implemented
as soon as possible.
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WB7 Community Woodland
General support for policy.
The Brookhouse Community
Woodland is currently developing
as part of the Red Rose Forest
Initiative. There may be
opportunities for other community
woodlands to be developed in the
area for example, a specific parcel
of land off Vicars Hall Lane near
Vicars Hall Bridge which is
allocated for recreational use in
the current UDP.
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WB8. Educational Provision
The area currently has 3 primary
schools, all at capacity but a new
school is unlikely given the over
provision in the city as a whole.
WB9. Educational
Allocation in Boothstown
The site is currently allocated for
educational use in the plan but is
likely to be surplus to
requirements. The site could
potentially be developed for
housing. The views of the
community are sought on this and
other possible uses for this site.
Strong support for new schools in
the local area.
WB8 Educational Provision
A review of primary school
provision in the
city is due
during 2002,
whilst a review
of secondary
school
provision has
recently been
completed. The
need for a new/
replacement
primary school
in the Worsley
& Boothstown
area will be
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WB9 Educational Allocation
in Boothstown
Widespread opposition to housing
on the site but little consensus on
what its future should be – some
would like to see educational/
community use, others prefer open
space/leaving it alone.
A review of primary school
provision in the city is due during
2002, whilst a review of
secondary school provision has
recently been completed. The
need for a new/replacement
primary school in the Worsley &
Boothstown area will be assessed
as part of this process.
This site should be retained as an
educational allocation. Any
development of this site should
protect the character of Vicars
Hall Lane and in particular
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WB10. Retail Provision
The area currently has limited
retail provision. Need to protect
and sustain this provision for the
benefits of residents and passing
trade. Tourism and recreational
development in the area could
increase trade and help support
facilities.
WB11. Boothstown
A stable and popular residential
location. Potential for tourism and
leisure facilities to be located in
this area, to ease pressure on
Worsley village and to spread the
benefits to a wider area.
WB12. Worsley Village.
Stable and popular residential
area. Much of the village centre is
a Conservation Area. High
standards of environmental
protection and maintenance are
essential to support this
designation and to maintain the
attractiveness of the area.
Potential World Heritage Site.
Both of these give the area tourist
potential. Need for improved
local facilities for tourists and
residents including enhancements
to Old Warke Dam, but limited
space within the village itself, so
need to develop these facilities
with the other recreational and
tourism developments in the area
to ensure character of village is
maintained. Need for improved
public transport links.
WB10 Retail Provision
General support for protecting and
improving what is already there
and for improving public transport
links to existing provision, both
within the area and beyond
The area currently has limited
retail provision. There is a need to
protect and sustain this provision
for the benefits of residents and
passing trade. Tourism and
recreational development in the
area could increase trade and help
support facilities. Opportunities to
provide safe and secure parking
close to existing shops and to
make the shops accessible to all
modes of transport need to be
investigated.
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Only a few comments. Major
areas of concern relate to poor
shopping and recreation provision
in area and the traffic on Leigh
Road.
A stable and popular residential
location. There is potential for
appropriate and sustainable
tourism and leisure facilities to be
located in this area. The land at
the corner of Vicars Hall Lane and
Boothshall Way is currently
allocated for community uses and
this is to be retained.
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WB13 Worsley Village
Concern raised that tourism
development could easily ruin the
area and that any tourism potential
needs to be handled very
sensitively.
Stable and popular residential
area. Much of the village centre is
a Conservation Area. The
extension of the boundary of the
Conservation Area needs to be
investigated. High standards of
environmental protection and
maintenance are essential to
support this designation and to
maintain the character of the area
– a potential World Heritage Site.
Both of these give the area tourist
potential. There is a need for
improved local facilities for
tourists and residents, but there is
limited space within the village
itself so we need to develop these
facilities with the other
recreational and tourism
developments in the area to ensure
the character of village is
maintained. This potential needs
to be developed in a sustainable
way in line with the Tourism
Strategy currently being
developed by the Community
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a need for improved public
transport links.
WB13. Walkden Road
A stable and popular residential
location.
WB14. Roe Green and
Beesley Green
A stable and popular residential
location. Much of the area is a
Conservation Area. High
standards of environmental
protection and maintenance are
essential to support this
designation and to maintain the
desirability of the area.
WB15. Hazelhurst/Broadoak
A stable and popular residential
location.
WB16. Moorside
A stable and popular residential
location.
WB17. Recreation land
south of Boothstown
Need to protect and enhance this
recreation land for the benefit of
the local community.
WB14 Walkden Road
General support for policy.
A stable and popular residential
location. The character of the area
is predominantly residential and
its environmental quality and
character need to be protected and
enhanced.
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WB15 Roe Green and Beesley
Green
General support for policy.
A stable and popular residential
location. Much of the area forms
part of 2 Conservation Areas with
tourism potential (see WB19).
High standards of environmental
protection and maintenance are
essential to support this
designation and to maintain the
character of the area.
Slight
referen
WB16 Hazelhurst/Broadoak
General support for policy.
A stable and popular residential
location. The potential for
Conservation Area Status should
be investigated.
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status.
WB17 Moorside
General support for policy and in
particular the need to maintain the
residential nature of the area.
A stable and popular residential
location which is partly in
Swinton and partly in Worsley and
Boothstown.
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WB12 Recreation Land south
of Boothstown
General support for policy
We need to protect and enhance
this recreation land for the benefit
of the local community
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WB18. Public Transport
Public transport in the area is
generally limited, consequently
those without access to a car can
be disadvantaged and isolated.
Effective links need to be made to
the Leigh Guided Busway if it is
to benefit the area, without
detracting from other forms of
public transport. Effective links
also need to be made to local
railway stations.
WB18 Transportation
Major concerns raised regarding
the Leigh Guided Busway and the
potential impact of the Forest Park
proposal. General desire to see
improvements to existing public
transport system.
The area currently suffers with
severe transportation problems,
with high volumes of vehicles on
the roads, severe congestion on
the roads at peak times, limited
public transport and poor
conditions for pedestrians. There
is strong local concern which
relates to the potential impact that
the Leigh Guided Busway would
have on existing traffic patterns
and for this reason the Community
Committee welcomes the intention
to progress it through a public
inquiry.
Local concern also extends to the
potential impact the scheme would
have on the public transport needs
of Worsley and Boothstown and
improvements should be sought
public transport services
throughout the area. Effective
links also need to be made to local
railway stations.
A number of studies of the
transportation system in the area
are currently underway, promoted
by GONW. These are looking at
the capacity of the M62/M60 and
the impact on it of proposed
developments in Salford and
Trafford (the M62 DC Study) and
junctions 12-18 of the M60 (the
JETTS study). The capacity of the
existing road network in the area
will need to be assessed in the
context of these studies.
WB19 Tourism
The industrial heritage of the
Worsley area means that it has
considerable tourism potential.
This needs to be developed
extremely carefully and
sensitively so it is not detrimental
to local residents or the area itself.
A Tourism Strategy is currently
being developed for the area
jointly by the Community
Committee and the City Council
that will guide the tourism
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Additional Appendix for Worsley & Boothstown
Recommendations for revised wording from Cllrs Merry, Warner and Warmisham
Draft Text
WB1. Green Belt
A large proportion of the area is Green Belt.
The environmental and wildlife assets in this
area must be protected and enhanced.
However some of it is inaccessible and there
is potential for tourist and recreational
development that respects its status as Green
Belt. It is a major asset for the area and for
the city. This resource needs to be at the
heart of the Tourism Strategy for Worsley
and Boothstown and needs to be considered
in conjunction with other tourism and
recreational assets in the area, including
those in Wigan (Whitehead Forest Park and
Astley Colliery).
WB2. Salford Forest Park
Proposals are emerging for the development
of a major recreational facility which could
include a racecourse, equestrian centre,
chalet accommodation, and country park.
This represents the possibility of a real
opportunity for the City, but its’
acceptability will depend on issues such as
its overall scale, the range of developments
proposed, the proposed access arrangements
and transportation requirements. Any such
development must be considered in the light
of Green Belt policy.
WB9. Educational Allocation in
Boothstown
The site is currently allocated for
educational use in the plan but is likely to be
surplus to requirements. The site could
potentially be developed for housing. The
views of the community are sought on this
and other possible uses for this site.
Community Committee Text
WB1 Green Belt
A large proportion of the area is Green Belt.
The environmental and wildlife assets in this
area must be protected and enhanced.
However, some of it is inaccessible and
there is potential for appropriate low level
and informal public access that respects its
status as Green Belt.
Councillor’s Text
WB1. Green Belt
A large proportion of th
The environmental and
area must be protected a
However some of it is in
is potential for tourist an
development that respec
Belt. It is a major asset
for the city. This resou
the heart of the Tourism
WB2 Salford Forest
No reference to Salford Forest Park
A planning application
for a major recreationa
Boothstown, which inc
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youth activity centre, go
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application will have to
the light of national pla
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WB9 Educational Allocation in
Boothstown
WB9 Educational All
Boothstown
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A review of primary school provision in the
city is due during 2002, whilst a review of
secondary school provision has recently
been completed. The need for a
new/replacement primary school in the
Worsley & Boothstown area will be
assessed as part of this process.
This site should be retained as an
educational allocation. Any development of
this site should protect the character of
Vicars Hall Lane and in particular maintain
the hedgerow.
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Extract from the proceedings of the meeting of the Cabinet held on
22nd January, 2002
70.
AREA PLANS
Councillor Barry Warner, Lead Member for Development Services, introduced,
and the Director of Development Services presented, a report on the nine Area
Plans and revisions thereto, including a further revised text (“Councillors’
Working Group text”) as recommended by Councillors John Merry, Barry
Warner and John Warmisham in respect of the Worsley and Boothstown Area
Plan.
Mrs. Beryl Howard, Chairman of the Worsley and Boothstown Community
Committee, and Councillors Bob Boyd and Karen Garrido each addressed the
Cabinet in respect of Area Plan items WB1 (Green Belt), WB2 (Salford Forest
Park) and WB9 (Education Allocation in Boothstown). They expressed their
concerns that, following the consultation exercise on the Area Plans, the text
agreed by that Community Committee for inclusion in the Worsley and
Boothstown Area Plan, had been further revised, as set out in the Councillors’
Working Group text, and indicating that such revised text was not acceptable to
the Community Committee.
During the ensuing discussion on this matter, the purpose of the abovementioned
further revision was explained and reasons were given as to why the Councillors’
Working Group text differed from the views of the Community Committee.
RESOLVED: (1) THAT, subject to (2) below, the revision of the text for the nine
Area Plans, as contained in the appendices to the report, be approved.
(2) THAT the Councillors’ Working Group text be substituted for
the Community Committee text in respect of items WB1, WB2 and WB9 of the
Worsley and Boothstown Area Plan