Wrexham County Borough Council Open Space Audit & Assessment of Need Report March 2016

OPEN SPACE AUDIT & ASSESSMENT OF NEED REPORT

MARCH 2016

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Quality assurance Name Date Report origination Chris MacFarlane July 15 Re-issue Sharon Bayton Sept/Dec 15, March/April 16 Quality control Claire Fallon Various Client comments WCBC Aug/ Oct 15, Feb 16, March 16

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PART 1: INTRODUCTION ...... 4

PART 2: BOROUGH DEMOGRAPHY AND EXISTING POLICY CONTEXT ...... 7 2.1 Borough demography ...... 7 2.2 National planning policy context ...... 8 2.3 Local planning policy context ...... 12 2.4 Effectiveness of current planning policy ...... 18

PART 3: METHODOLOGY ...... 19 3.1 Open Space typologies included in this study ...... 19 3.2 Analysis areas ...... 25 3.3 Identifying sites ...... 27 3.4 Site size thresholds and sampling ...... 29 3.5 Quantity standards ...... 31 3.6 Quality standards ...... 38 3.7 Accessibility standards ...... 42

PART 4: STATEMENT OF CONSULTATION ...... 45 4.1 Stakeholder interviews - emerging key issues ...... 46 4.2 Focus Groups ...... 52 4.3 Community survey summary ...... 56 4.4 Summary ...... 62

PART 5: ACCESSIBILITY to Open Space ...... 64 5.1 Accessibility catchment maps ...... 64 5.2 Summary ...... 69

PART 6: OPEN SPACE PROVISION ...... 71

PART 7: POLICY ADVICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 200

APPENDIX 1: ELECTORAL DIVISION/WARDS ...... 208

APPENDIX 2: CONSULTEES ...... 317

APPENDIX 3: COMMUNITY SURVEY ...... 318

APPENDIX 4: SUFFICIENCY/DEFICIENCY BASED ON SETTLEMENT POPULATIONS

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Glossary

DDA Disability Discrimination Act FIT Fields in Trust FOG Friends of Group GIS Geographical Information Systems KKP Knight, Kavanagh and Page LDP Local Development Plan LNR Local Nature Reserve LPG Local Planning Guidance MUGA Multi-use Games Area (an enclosed area using a synthetic grass or hard surface for informal play and sports) NSALG National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners ONS Office of National Statistics OSAAN Open Space Audit and Assessment of Need PPW Planning Policy Wales ROSPA Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents SOA Super Output Areas SPD Supplementary Planning Document SSSI Sites of Special Scientific Interest TAN 16 Technical Advice Note 16: Sport, Recreation and Open Space UDP Unitary Development Plan WCB Wrexham County Borough WCBC Wrexham County Borough Council

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL OPEN SPACE AUDIT AND ASSESSMENT OF NEED

PART 1: INTRODUCTION

This is the Open Space Audit & Assessment of Need Report (OSAAN) prepared by Knight Kavanagh & Page (KKP) for Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC). The assessment focuses on the findings of our background research, consultation, site assessments, data analysis and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) mapping that underpins the study.

The OSAAN is a snapshot in time of the current picture of provision. It provides detail with regard to open space provision in Wrexham County Borough (WCB), its condition, distribution and overall quality. It also considers the demand for provision based on population distribution, planned growth and consultation findings. Based on this, the document also gives direction on the future provision of accessible, high quality, sustainable provision for open spaces in WCB. It helps inform an approach to securing open space facilities through new housing development and for negotiation with developers for contributions towards the provision of appropriate open space provision and their long term maintenance.

This assessment of open space facilities is carried out in accordance with the Technical Advice Note (TAN) 16: Sport, Recreation and Open Space published by the Welsh Government in January 2009.

This Assessment Report will form an important component of the evidence base for the emerging Local Development Plan (LDP), and will inform future planning documents.

Context

Open space is of paramount importance in Wrexham County Borough. The array and variation of space available is perceived to be one of the defining features of the Borough. There is a wider variety of benefits arising from the effective provision of open space, including:

3 Promotion of social inclusion and community cohesion 3 Enhancing health and well being 3 Promoting more sustainable development 3 Defining the local landscape character and providing an appropriate context and setting for built development and infrastructure 3 Helping to achieve a softer interface between urban and rural environments 3 Emphasising the presence of particular natural features within the landscape such as river valleys 3 Supporting habitats and local wildlife 3 Promoting and protecting biodiversity and habitat creation; and 3 Mitigating climate change and flood risk

In line with TAN16, the key findings of this assessment should be used to ensure the delivery of open spaces to an appropriate quality and in the right place.

Study objectives

The study objectives are therefore to:

3 Review, amalgamate and update a number of existing open space studies, with reference to the Technical Advice Note (TAN) 16 Sport, Recreation and Open Space.

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3 Provide a clear picture of WCBC existing and future needs for open space and its current ability to meet those needs in terms of quality, quantity and accessibility. 3 Identify levels of sufficiency or deficiency in open space to enable the Council to set priorities. 3 Recommend new standards for provision (taking into account standards set out in TAN 16), which can be incorporated within and used in the implementation of planning policy. 3 Consider the method used in the Wrexham Green Network Strategy (2008), in order to produce standards for the provision of open space typologies not covered in Appendix C of TAN 16. 3 Provide a common approach to the qualitative assessment of open space which takes into account the different functions of the open space typologies. 3 Assess current open space provision, and present the information on both a ward and settlement basis. 3 Undertake a programme of consultation with the local communities and relevant stakeholders to gain an understanding of the perception of stakeholders towards the quality of spaces available across Wrexham County Borough. 3 Forecast the OS needs for a growing population up to 2028. 3 Identify best practice policy approaches and formulas to deliver new provision where it is needed and to protect or enhance that which already exists. 3 Provide a concise, robust and comprehensive evidence base to enable the Council to develop planning policies as part of the emerging Local Development Plan. 3 Provide information to enable the Council to collect developer contributions 3 Provide a database which will enable the authority to update and investigate open space information on a ward or settlement basis

Source: Study Project Brief dated 15 December 2014

The effective provision of open space can provide a wide variety of benefits to a range of different areas, groups, communities and individuals. Therefore it is important that the Council has a clear understanding of the current situation and future need.

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Report structure

This report considers the supply and demand for open space and the quality of provision across the different types in WCBC. Further description of the types of open space and the methodology used by KKP to assess the supply and demand for, and quality of open space can be found in Part 3. The remainder of the report is structured as follows:

Part 2: Borough demography and policy context Part 3: Methodology Part 4: Statement of consultation Part 5: Accessibility to open spaces Part 6: Open space provision Part 7: Policy advice and recommendations

Steering group

KKP has worked throughout the preparation of the Assessment Report with members of the Project Steering Group as follows:

3 Daniel Davis – Planning Policy Officer 3 Linda Sharp – Senior Planning Policy Officer 3 Mike Barclay – Play Development Co-ordinator 3 Martin Howarth – Countryside, Parks and Rights of Way (ROW) Manager 3 Ginette Hughes – Business Support and GIS 3 Denise Garland – Asset and Economic Development Officer 3 Sharon Holman – Development Control Officer 3 Cerys Jones – Business Support Assistant

Thanks to other WCBC officers and other consultees for sharing their knowledge, and for the help and guidance given to KKP in preparing the OSAAN. KKP is grateful to the Steering Group members for sharing their knowledge and help in preparing this Open Space Audit and Assessment of Need.

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PART 2: BOROUGH DEMOGRAPHY AND EXISTING POLICY CONTEXT

2.1 Borough demography

Current position

Wrexham is the largest town in North East Wales. The area has many cross boundaries, it abuts Flintshire to the north - west with Denbighshire beyond. To the south are the counties of Powys and Shropshire and to the east is the national boundary of England and Cheshire West and Chester. The County Borough’s population is concentrated along the north-south A483 (T) road corridor in a settlement pattern that reflects the traditional importance attached to mining and, latterly manufacturing.

The population has fairly high levels of economic activity, 74%1 compared to 71.4% across North Wales and 68.9% for the whole of Wales. Although there are pockets containing some of the most deprived urban areas in Wales. Problems are associated with poverty, multiple deprivation, low levels of economic activity and low quality housing and infrastructure. The Wales Spatial Plan identifies communities within WCBC as regeneration areas such as Plas Madoc, Queensway, Caia Park and Gwenfro2.

The size of the residential population in WCB at June 20133 was estimated to be 136,400 people. Between mid-2003 and mid 2013 the total number of people living in the County Borough is estimated to have increased by about 7,500 or 5.7%. The rate of population growth rose significantly from mid-2006, mainly due to increases in international migration. Population projections are used to apply current provision standards against future populations later in the study.

Growth was seen in all broad age groups, but the biggest increases were in those aged 65+. The growth in this age group comes particularly as a result of the post-war baby boomer generation reaching retirement age, and is a trend seen across most of the western world.

The median age of Wrexham’s population is 41 years. Broadly Wrexham has a very similar age structure to the national average.

1 Wrexham and Flintshire Joint Employment Land Review (2014) 2 Wales Spatial Plan, 2008 3 Office of National Statistic Mid-2013 Population Estimates March 2016 OSAAN Report: Knight, Kavanagh & Page 7 WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL OPEN SPACE AUDIT AND ASSESSMENT OF NEED

Figure 2.1 Population projections for WCB

Source: Population and household projections with dwelling and employment impacts Background Paper 1 Wrexham Local Development Plan – stakeholder consultation. February 2015 WCBC.

2.2 National planning policy context

Planning Policy Wales Edition 8 (January 2016)

The Welsh Government is responsible for establishing Planning Policy for Wales (PPW). The policy is set out in the document Planning Policy for Wales Edition 8, January 2016, Technical Advice Notes (TAN’s), Government Circulars and letters of policy clarification.

Wales operates a plan led development system and every Local Planning Authority (LPA) must prepare an LDP for the plan area. The LDP must have regard to the Wales Spatial Plan (Strategic Framework for Wales). LPA’s must ensure that they have justification on which to base LDP strategy and development management decisions.

PPW provides for the protection and enhancement of open space of conservation value, seeking to identify opportunities to promote responsible public access for enjoyment and understanding of the natural setting, where it is compatible with conservation and existing land uses.

Planning Policy Wales Tourism, Sport and Recreation (Chapter 11) (January 2016 - Edition 8)

PPW Tourism, Sports and Recreation offers Local Planning Authorities the following advice and policy guidance.

Sport and recreation contribute to our quality of life. The Welsh Government supports the development of sport and recreation, and the wide range of leisure pursuits which

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encourage physical activity. These activities are important for the well-being of children and adults and for the social and economic life of Wales.

‘Climbing Higher’ (July 2006) sets out the Welsh Government’s long term strategy for an active, healthy and inclusive Wales where sport and physical activity are used to enhance the quality of life nationally and in local communities.

The Welsh Government’s main planning objectives are to promote:

3 A more sustainable pattern of development 3 Creating and maintaining networks of facilities and open spaces in places well served by sustainable means of travel, in particular within urban areas; 3 Social inclusion, improved health and well-being by ensuring that everyone, including children and young people, the elderly and those with disabilities, has easy access to the natural environment and to good quality, well-designed facilities and open space; and 3 The provision of innovative, user-friendly, accessible facilities to make our urban areas, particularly town centres, more attractive places, where people will choose to live, to work and to visit. The planning system should ensure that adequate land and water resources are allocated for formal and informal sport and recreation, taking full account of the need for recreational space and current levels of provision and deficiencies, and of the impact of developments related to sport and recreation on the locality and local communities. The role of surface water bodies in flood risk management also needs to be recognised.

Formal and informal open green spaces, including parks with significant recreational or amenity value, should be protected from development, particularly in urban areas where they fulfil multiple purposes, not only enhancing the quality of life, but contributing to biodiversity, the conservation of nature and landscape, air quality and the protection of groundwater. To identify sites of significant recreational or amenity value the study applies a site size threshold of 0.2 hectares (i.e. sites below this size are, in general, omitted from study); this is explained further in Part 3. Such open spaces also have a role in climate protection and in enabling the adaptation of urban areas to the impacts of climate change, for example by contributing to flood management and helping to reduce urban heat island effects.

All playing fields whether owned by public, private or voluntary organisations, should be protected from development except where:

3 facilities can best be retained and enhanced through the redevelopment of a small part of the site; 3 alternative provision of equivalent community benefit is made available; or 3 there is an excess of such provision in the area. Local authorities should seek to protect and enhance the rights of way network as a recreational and environmental resource. They are also encouraged to promote the national cycle network, long distance footpaths, bridleways, canals, and the use of inland waters and disused railways as greenways for sustainable recreation.

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Development plans and tourism, sport and recreation

3 Development plans should establish a strategic framework for the provision and enhancement of well-designed tourism, sport, recreation and leisure facilities in the areas they cover.

3 They should consider the scale and broad distribution of existing facilities and activities and provide for the accommodation and management of future needs in ways which limit negative environmental impacts (including the consequences of climate change), protecting the landscape, biodiversity, the coast, the historic environment and areas of special interest, and the interests of local communities. They should take into account the environmental, economic and social implications of likely future changes in the provision of these facilities and have regard to objectives for urban regeneration and rural diversification.

3 The development plan should contain clear policies for the provision, protection and enhancement of tourism, sport, recreation and leisure facilities. They should set standards of provision, so that local deficiencies can be identified and met through the planning process, and set out policies to avoid or resolve conflict between different pursuits.

3 The development plan should protect from development playing fields and open space that has significant amenity or recreational value to local communities. It should indicate the ways in which previously developed or disused land and water bodies will be considered for tourism, sport and recreation uses, particularly in relation to urban regeneration.

3 The development plan should locate facilities which may generate high levels of travel demand in or close to town centres where possible. It should provide guidance for access to the countryside and coast for tourism, sport and recreational uses, ensuring that access can be provided by a choice of modes of travel, but particularly on foot and by cycle and public transport.

3 The development plan should consider the scope to use disused land and routes as parks, linear parks or greenways in urban areas. It should encourage the provision of safe cycle routes and footpaths. Where recreational use of redundant railway lines or spaces alongside canals or rivers is proposed, the plan should ensure that there is no detriment to adjoining users, wildlife or flood defences.

3 The development plan should encourage the multiple use of open space and facilities, where appropriate, to increase their effective use and reduce the need to provide additional facilities. It should ensure that open spaces and built facilities are, where possible, sited, designed and maintained as integral parts of existing and new developments so as to encourage their use and minimise crime and vandalism.

Technical Advice Note (TAN) 16 Sport, Recreation and Open Space, Welsh Government Jan 2009

TAN 16 aims to further integrate the links between health and well-being, sport and physical recreational activity (including provision for children and young people) and sustainable development in Wales through the development of land use planning guidance in accordance with policies set out in Planning Policy Wales (PWW).

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TAN 16 provides detailed advice on preparing Open Space Assessments. The guidance advocates the following key stages:

Table 2.1: TAN 16 stages

Key stage Task Identify local needs Review impact of existing policies Strategies and standards of provision Consultation with local community and relevant stakeholders Audit local provision Define scope of audit Carry out, analyse, publish audit Set the standards of provision Determine standards of quantity, accessibility and quality Determine standards for size and area multiplier Apply the standards of provision Identify surpluses and deficiencies in quantities of open space, sport and recreation. Identify deficiencies in quality and accessibility Draft policies for development Identify and evaluate strategic options plan Consult relevant stakeholders

TAN16 (paragraph 2.7) states that PPW does not prescribe particular standards of provision. It instead details that these should be based on the results of an Open Space Audit and Assessment process. These should seek to improve the match between current levels of provision and existing and likely future patterns of demand.

Such an approach should allow local planning authorities to develop evidence based policies and standards that reflect local characteristics. Furthermore, it states that locally generated standards should be based on robust evidence derived from the Open Space Audit and Assessment of Need, and should include:

3 Quantitative elements (whether new provision is needed for the area) 3 Qualitative component (against which to measure need, including for enhancement of existing facilities) 3 An accessibility component (how is the provision effectively accessible to the local community)

Paragraph 2.8 states developing a locally distinctive approach means that policies can be developed which are relevant in differing contexts. To adhere to this, the approach in this study has been to derive and apply a local WCB standard.

TAN16 does suggest that benchmark standards for outdoor sport and play set by Fields In Trust (FIT)4 may be helpful to authorities formulating local standards. The standard recommends a minimum level of outdoor space of 2.4 hectares per 1,000 head of population. The standard is categorised into the following three types of provision;

3 formal outdoor sport, 3 informal play space and 3 designated equipped play space.

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Wales: A Play Friendly Country5 July 2014

The document offers guidance to local authorities on assessing and securing sufficient opportunities to play for children in their local area. The guidance includes information around the quality and quantity of play provision and space that must be taken into account. A useful definition of play is set out within the document:

Play encompasses children’s behaviour which is freely chosen, personally directed and intrinsically motivated. It is performed for no external goal or reward, and it a fundamental and integral part of healthy development – not only for individual children, but also for the society in which they live

2.3 Local planning policy context

This study and its audit findings are important in informing the production of the Council’s emerging Local Development Plan (LDP). The new LDP will replace the existing Unitary Development Plan (UDP). Plan development and analysis are an integral part of identifying and regulating the open space infrastructure. Through recognising the provision of open spaces in plan form, provision can be assessed in terms of quantity, quality and accessibility, whilst strengthening its presence in planning policy for the future and looking to maximise opportunities for investment.

Unitary Development Plan 1996 – 2011

The LDP is expected to replace the UDP in 2018. The UDP Chapter 9 Community and Leisure Facilities and Tourism Policies CLF4. CLF5, CLF6 and CLF7 are relevant to this study as follows:

Policy CLF 4 The re-development of sports grounds, playing fields, children’s play areas and informal open spaces and allotment gardens for uses other that sports and recreation will not be permitted unless:- a) redevelopment of only a small part of the site would allow the retention and enhancement of that existing facility; or b) the long term requirement for the facility has ceased and would not lead to, or increase an existing shortfall of that facility in the immediate locality; or c) the loss can be replaced with an equivalent or greater provision in the immediate locality. Alternative sites should be within settlement limits or, in exceptional circumstances adjacent to settlement limits provided that associated buildings, lighting and parking facilities are not intrusive in the landscape and user accessibility is not reduced.

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Policy CLF 5 New development of 10 dwellings or more must provide informal public open space within the site at a minimum level of 0.4 hectares per 50 dwellings, be conveniently located for users, and usable for playing field(so and /or equipped children’s play areas. In exceptional circumstances, the application of these standards may be varied, in the case of small urban infill housing development where the developer enters into a legal agreement for financial contributions towards the cost of public open space provision where:- a) the site is unsuitable for public open space provision; or b) the development would not place significant additional pressure on public open space facilities in the vicinity of the site

Policy CLF 6 The existing pattern of public rights of way will be protected, maintained and improved and any potential new routes will be identified and safeguarded.

Policy CLF 7 The development of countryside and water resources for informal recreation will be permitted provided that it does not harm visual amenity or nature conservation interests. Built development e.g. information centres, toilets and car parking) should be small scale and directly related to the use of the resource.

Source: Wrexham UDP 1996 – 2011 Adopted 14th February 2005

Wrexham County Borough Local Development Plan (LDP) Preferred Strategy (2013 – 2028)

The LDP will be a long-term land use and development strategy focused on achieving sustainable development and will:

3 Guide development for housing, employment, retail and other uses; 3 Set out policies that will be used to decide planning applications; and 3 Safeguard areas of land requiring protection or enhancement.

Plan vision

The Vision clarifies the core purposes of the Plan and provides a framework for developing policies and for measuring implementation and success. The proposed vision for the Wrexham LDP is to ensure that:

‘By 2028, Wrexham will be a place where people can live active, healthy and independent lives; our economy will be strong, resilient and responsive to our strategic location within North East Wales and in close proximity to the North West of England. Wrexham will be a place where everyone feels safe and included which reduces inequalities and a place that positively responds to the quality and distinctiveness of our natural, built heritage and culture assets’.

The natural environment is one of the County Borough’s greatest resources. However, increasing populations, the need to supply additional housing, provide employment sites, changing rural practices and economies, and climate change are all contributing to the significant pressure on the County’s natural environment.

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Relevant to this are:

3 The Designated Habitats present within the County Borough (covering 15,000ha or 31% of the County Borough); 3 Berwyn SPA, Berwyn and South Clwyd Mountains SAC 3 River Dee and Bala Lake SAC 3 Johnstown Newt Sites SAC 3 Fenn’s, Whixall, Bettisfield, Wem and Cadney Mosses SAC 3 Midlands Meres and Mosses (Phase 2) Ramsar site 3 In March 2011 the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) made the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) (Designation) Order. 3 SSSI – 21 SSSIs present in the County Borough 3 There is a National Nature Reserve at Fenns Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses, a single Local Nature Reserve at Alyn Waters Country Park and 161 Wildlife Sites 3 The overall tree canopy cover for the whole Wrexham County Borough is 11% of the whole borough land mass. This is 3.3% less than the Welsh average of 14.3% woodland cover of the total Welsh land area. 3 The County Borough includes Green barrier and Special Landscape Area designations.

Local Development Plan Preferred Strategy Plan objectives

The objectives listed below are proposed objectives for the Preferred Strategy and have been drawn up to directly support the identified Vision for the area. Only the most relevant to the OSAAN have been included:

Objective 6: Promote and encourage a healthy, active and safe lifestyle;

Objective 8: Ensure all development is supported by the necessary provision of, or improvements to infrastructure, services and facilities in an effective and timely manner to make development sustainable and minimise its effect upon existing communities., manage and enhance the natural and historic environment and landscapes;

Objective 9: Protect, manage and enhance the natural and historic environment and landscapes

Local Plan Guidance Note No.10 – Public Open Space in New Housing Development (Adopted April 1993, revised July 1998, updated August 2008)

LPG Note 10 sets out the requirements of developers for providing open space within new housing developments. The current WCBC standard is aligned with the NPFA Six Acre Standard.

3 POS should be provided in all new housing developments at a minimum level of 0.4hectares per 50 dwellings, for all schemes of 10 dwellings or more. 3 Provision should include an equipped children’s play area (and or/informal open spaces, and, where necessary open space requirements is 0.6 hectares or more, a playing field(s).

WCBC charges £1,000 per dwelling to cover maintenance for a 10 year period.

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Wrexham Green Network Strategy (2008)

In 2008 WCBC commissioned TEP to produce a green network strategy. In essence a framework for protecting, developing, designing and managing the area's green space network thus ensuring that local communities are well connected with nature. The study mapped open spaces throughout WCB. Two sets of priority areas were identified for enhancement:

Phase 1 Wrexham Town Centre

3 Acton Park 3 Cefn Park 3 The Dunks North 3 Oak Road 3 River Gwenfro Section A 3 Brymbo disused railway line

Phase 2 Wrexham Borough (excluding the Town Centre)

3 Cefn Mawr 3 Rhosllanerchrugog 3 Wrexham Town 3 Brymbo

Wrexham Play Sufficiency Assessment (WPSA) (2013)

Section 11 of the Children and Family Measures 2010 placed a statutory duty on all local authorities to assess and secure sufficient play opportunities for children. Sufficiency is much more than designated play provision. The central aim of the duty is to make Wales play friendly by ‘creating an environment where children can freely play’ and ‘making communities more play friendly’.

More than 850 individuals were involved in Wrexham’s Play Sufficiency Assessment including 583 children. The majority of work has been focused on developing more quality play provision. Whilst this is important, more of an emphasis needs to be placed on promoting children’s play within the wider public realm.

One in four children are dissatisfied with the range of places they have access in which they can play, and 60% identify room for improvement in the quality of the spaces in which they can play in. In comparison 50% of parents are dissatisfied with the range of places available to their children and 90% identify room for improvement in the quality of spaces available to their children.

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The WPSA identified twelve priorities, as follows:

Table 2.2: WPSA priorities

Number Priority 1 Increase object play-time during term time 2 Enhance opportunities for playing in Winter 3 Secure safer streets for play 4 Secure a wider range of spaces for play 5 Secure spaces for play in close proximity to children’s homes 6 Ensure quality design for play value 7 Secure a greater range of provision for ‘Teenagers’ 8 Improve children’s subjective experience of time and space 9 Increase parental permission for play 10 Improve support for disabled and marginalised children

11 Improve the generalised negative disposition to children and play 12 Improve people’s perception of teenagers Source: Play Sufficiency Assessment 2013

Priorities 4 – 7 are most relevant to the OSASN.

The authors of WPSA are keen to move away from the idea that space for play is somehow separate to other types of space and that play only occurs in designated areas. Children will want to play in a wide variety of places. The connections between the spaces are equally important. Pockets of indeterminate space that may have some landscaping but are not overly prescribed are important for play.

The WPSA suggested the following criteria for developing more playable places across a community wide area:

3 Spaces 3 Permission to play 3 Variety 3 Defensible space 3 Flexibility 3 Ribbon developments 3 Connections 3 Planting for play 3 Playable features 3 Sensitive maintenance

Wrexham Local Development Plan SA Topic Papers (March 2014)

For the new LDP ten topic papers have been prepared to inform the Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report. The ten topics are:

1. Natural resources 6. Economy, retail and employment 2. Built and historic environment 7. Population (and housing) 3. Health, recreation and well being 8. Infrastructure 4. Waste 9. Climate change and energy 5. Minerals 10. Transport

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Wrexham LDP Topic Paper No.1 – Natural Resources (Nov 2013)

The topic paper identifies twenty three sustainability issues and fourteen planning considerations. The issues and considerations most relevant to this OS study are identified in Table 2.3 below:

Table 2.3: Natural environment sustainability issues relevant to POS

Ref Sustainability issues Ref Planning considerations 4 An extensive network of green 12 There are extensive areas of Green infrastructure provides a multi-functional Wedges (green barriers) around the role; these are at risk from development but County Borough’s urban area these could also be conserved and enhanced by will need reviewing. development with benefits for human health, wellbeing, local character and ecology. 5 Trees, including ancient veteran trees, 13 There are locally significant provide an important element of local landscapes in the Ceiriog valley, distinctiveness; contribute to biodiversity western uplands. Maelor and northern and climate change resilience but are farmlands that require considerations threatened by development. in the LDP. 19 Designated landscapes (AONB and World 14 The Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Heritage Site) are resources to be of AONB requires conservation and preserved for future generations. enhancement for its natural beauty.

20 Green Barriers are extensive and require review and locally significant landscapes (SLA) require additional protection. 21 All landscapes are important for health, wealth and wellbeing of society, for our cultural identity, for our economy and for the diverse habitats that exist as part of them. 23 Urban extensions into the countryside will lead to some degree of harm to the landscape; the capacity to accept change without significant impact will vary from site to site, as will the capability to incorporate mitigation which is appropriate and effective. Guidance will be required to help direct development to areas where the landscape is least sensitive to change, where it can be integrated and positively contribute to landscape, biodiversity, and provide for the needs of existing and future communities. Source: Wrexham Local Development Plan Topic Paper 1 Natural resources (Nov 2013)

The resultant sustainability objective is to ‘protect and enhance landscapes and green spaces’.

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Summary

The Assessment Report has been prepared in accordance with strategic and local guidance. The principles and objectives of national and local policy will need to be taken forward throughout the course of this document to help WCBC meet its vision and objectives for the area.

2.4 Effectiveness of current planning policy

The Council’s Unitary Development Plan (UDP) 1996-2011 was adopted on the 14 February 2005; policies within the UDP will continue to shape local development decisions until the new Local Plan is adopted.

The policies relating to open space provision from the UDP, specifically Policy CLF 4 and Policy CLF 5, are ultimately still relevant. Policy CLF 4 is in line with PPW in that:

All playing fields whether owned by public, private or voluntary organisations, should be protected from development except where:

3 facilities can best be retained and enhanced through the redevelopment of a small part of the site; 3 alternative provision of equivalent community benefit is made available; or 3 there is an excess of such provision in the area. However, it is understood through consultation with WCBC officers that the current local open space policy is not as effective as it could be. For example, the play areas received from developers are often viewed as of poor quality and in poor positions within estates. The tree and woodland areas received are also of low value and can be of poor quality.

The situation has been exacerbated since WCBC moved away from adopting new estates. The Council now has limited specialist input into the design of open space or play areas. This has resulted in a poor quality play provision for many of the new privately run open spaces on estates, leading to an over reliance of existing WCBC play areas.

Similarly, over the last 10 years no sports pitches have been developed through the receipt of s.106 funding6. These comments would suggest that a different approach to securing new and better open spaces facilities may be required.

Comments may be a reflection on the changes of resource available within the council in order to effectively implement and enforce the policy. An approach in the emerging Local Development Plan may be for Policy CLF 5 to better reflect and signpost to the requirements of quantity, quality and accessibility within this study. Such an approach may offer a more flexible and effective means of seeking on and off site contributions from developers.

For instance, if a settlement is deemed sufficient in terms of quantity of provision (according to the applied local quantity and accessibility standards), there may be a requirement to seek contributions in order to improve quality of existing provision; and vice versa. More detail on this approach is set out in Part 7 of the document.

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PART 3: METHODOLOGY

This assessment of open space facilities is carried out in accordance with Technical Advice Note (TAN) 16: Sport, Recreation and Open Space published by the Welsh Government in January 2009.

TAN 16 aims to further integrate the links between health and well-being, sport and physical recreational activity and sustainable development in Wales through the development of land use planning guidance in accordance with policies set out in Planning Policy Wales (PPW), Welsh Government (Edition 8, January 2016). In order to ensure that there is adequate evidence to feed into the process of preparing a Local Development Plan (LDP) a robust and thorough assessment of need for open space is required.

The focus of this report is to examine open space in Wrexham on a settlement basis with some additional limited information available on an electoral ward (division) area basis (see section 3.2.2). Table 3.1 defines the open space typologies suggested by TAN 16 in the use of preparing an assessment report, the extent to which each typology is covered within the study and an explanation as to why.

3.1 Open Space typologies included in this study

National policy such as TAN 16 puts forward a useful basis of open space typologies to use. The range of sites included in this study is more extensive than has been included in previous studies in order to capture what national policy indicates should be considered in the OSAAN study.

The focus for this study is on sites of significant public value i.e. those sites which are publically accessible i.e. open and available for use to members of the public for free. This includes all sites regardless of ownership. Sites deemed to not be accessible or freely available to use by the public have been omitted from the calculation of most provision standards; if the general public cannot access a site freely it is not considered of significant value for inclusion. A different approach is applied to the outdoor sports facilities with provision only being identified; as a different methodology is recommended (see Table 3.1 and sections 3.1.1, 3.5.2 and 3.6.1 for more detail). However, it is important to recognise, as a starting point, that PPW states all playing fields should be protected from development regardless of ownership.

To clarify, this study includes all typologies listed in Table 3.1 with the exception of the typology of water not being included due to the difficulty in defining the physical boundaries and the extent of public use of such provision. The extent to the coverage of provision is different for some typologies. Table 3.1 details the approach for each. For instance, significantly large forms of provision, such as country parks, are not used within the total provision figures or the setting of standards. This is due to their inability to be assigned to a single settlement (i.e. they have a Borough wide role). However, their proximity and ease of access to certain settlements is, where applicable, recognised (further detail set out in section 3.3.2).

Many spaces have multiple uses; sites are therefore categorised by the primary or main use of the area concerned. This is in order to ensure sites are not counted twice within the study. It is however recognised that some sites contain features associated with other typologies. Sites with a strong secondary or having multiple roles are acknowledged where possible but are not double counted in terms of quantity.

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Table 3.1: Open Space Typologies and Extent of Inclusion

TAN Typology Within Extent of coverage typology study ref.no i. Public parks and gardens – including urban parks, ✓ Large forms of provision, such as country parks, are not used within the total country park & formal gardens. provision figures or the setting of standards. Due to their inability to be assigned to a single settlement (i.e. they have a Borough wide role). However, their proximity and ease of access to certain settlements is, where applicable, recognised. ii. Natural and semi-natural greenspaces – including ✓ A site size threshold of 0.2 hectares is applied to distinguish and identify sites of woodland, urban forestry, scrub grassland, open greater recreational value and use (see section 3.4). Conversely, large strategic access land (e.g. mountain, moor, heath, down land, natural and semi-natural sites such as Country Parks are not included within the common land and meadows) wetlands, wastelands setting of standards (due to an inability to assign to settlements and their impact and derelict open land and rocky areas (e.g. cliffs, on skewing the levels of quantity provision). Most are outside the boundaries of quarries and pits), and coastal land. settlements. However, these sites are recognised in terms of their role and influence on local settlements (see section 3.3.2). iii. Green corridors including river and canal banks, ✓ Green corridors can compromise many different forms of open space. Much of footpaths, cycleways, bridleways, disused railway the green corridor provision within settlements, fitting the definition of green land and rights of way; these may link different areas corridors, is captured within other open space typologies (e.g. a path running within and between urban areas. They may also across a park). Green corridors outside of the settlement limits are not captured. form part of a network which links urban areas, or Standards for quantity and accessibility are not set for this reason and due to the links them to the surrounding countryside. linear nature and predominant role of such provision as a means of travelling from one place to another. Prescribing a set amount of provision per 1,000 population is arbitrary given the function of such provision (i.e. as a way of linking places and areas together) (see section 3.1.5).

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TAN Typology Within Extent of coverage typology study ref.no iv. Outdoor sports facilities (with natural or artificial ✓ A different methodology is recommended for the assessment of outdoor sports surfaces, publicly or privately owned) - including facilities (outside of the scope of this study). Therefore the focus in this study has tennis courts, bowling greens, sports pitches, golf been on identifying provision contained within wider open spaces (e.g. pitches, courses, athletics tracks, school and other bowling greens and tennis courts). Where identified, standalone forms of institutional playing fields, and other outdoor sports provision are also included. Sites such as institutional land are not included areas. A sports pitch is currently defined as a playing within the study as within the remit of this study it is not possible to determine field, larger than 0.4 hectares in size that has been whether sites are marked and/or used for sports. marked for team games in the last five years. Outdoor sports sites are only identified within the audit for each settlement. No quantity or quality standards are set as a specific methodology for outdoor sports should be followed (see section 3.5.2 and 3.6.1). v. Amenity greenspace (most commonly, but not ✓ All identified forms of provision included. A site size threshold of 0.2 hectares is exclusively in housing areas) - including informal applied to distinguish and identify sites of greater recreational value and use recreation spaces (open to the public), roadside (see section 3.4). verges, greenspaces in and around housing and other premises e.g. village greens. vi. Provision for children and young people including ✓ All identified forms of provision included (i.e. typical play areas, skate parks, play areas, areas for wheeled play, including youth shelters etc). All play forms are viewed and treated as provision for skateboarding, outdoor kickabout areas, and other children and young people. Informal or casual play facilities in this study refers to less formal areas (e.g. ‘hanging out’ areas, youth features such as multi-use games areas (MUGAs) or skate parks which offer a shelters) variety of more informal play opportunities (see section 3.1.2). vii. Allotments, community gardens and city (urban) ✓ All identified forms of provision included. A quantity standard is not set as need farms a statutory allotment is defined as having an for allotments should be determined by demand such as waiting list figures (see area not exceeding 40 poles (1,000sq metres). section 3.1.3). viii. Cemeteries and churchyards ✓ All identified forms of provision included. A quantity standard is not set as need for cemetery provision should be determined by the burial capacity at sites (see section 3.1.4). x. Civic spaces - including civic and market squares, ✓ All identified forms of provision included. Standards for quantity and accessibility promenades and other predominantly hard surfaced are not set. Future demand for provison of this kind should be determined by areas designed for pedestrians. These spaces may other factors such as town centre economic assessments (see section 3.1.6). include planted areas and trees.

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TAN Typology Within Extent of coverage typology study ref.no xi. Water - including open air tidal and freshwater X Not included due to the difficulty in defining the physical boundaries and the pools, ponds, rivers, canals, lakes, reservoirs, docks, extent of public use. However, water bodies identified within other forms of and harbours. existing open space (i.e. a lake within a park) are included as an intergral part of the parent site. Source: TAN 16 Annex A & B

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3.1.1 Outdoor sports

The typology of outdoor sports has two forms of provision which are subsequently treated differently. Some sites classified as outdoor sports form part of a wider open space site. For instance, a pitch marked out within the area of another typology such as a park and/or amenity greenspace. The facilities intended use is as a sports pitch. However, generally members of the public can still access the site as and when they like for other recreational activities like informal play and dog walking. For this reason such provision has been combined as part of the wider sites typology (i.e. the site it sits within) for the purpose of analysing quantity standards. However, the size of such provision, as a form of playing pitch, is also identified in terms of outdoor sports provision.

Other outdoor sports sites are standalone and do not form part of a wider accessible open space site. For example, private sports clubs and grounds are often securely fenced or locked and only accessible for use to paying members at certain times or days. Similarly, bowling greens and tennis courts are identified as having a primary use as outdoor sports. Subsequently these sites are only included in the study as part of the actual audit. Outdoor sports provision do not receive a quantity or quality standard as a different methodology is recommended (a sport/playing pitch study) which is outside the scope of this study (see table 3.1 and sections 3.5.2 and 3.6.1)

A sport/playing pitch study7 is a supply and demand analysis looking in detail at the capacity of pitch provision (i.e. how much match play a pitch can accommodate) against the recorded amount of play taking place. It moves away from a standards based approach to determine future need.

3.1.2 Provision for children and young people

In relation to provision for children and young people, this study differentiates between equipped and informal play in a different way to the approach suggested by FIT (see p11). It therefore differs from the 2009 study and is therefore not comparable.

Within this study we have grouped all forms of designated play together (i.e. typical play areas, skate parks, youth shelters etc). Whilst being different forms of play sites are all viewed and treated as provision for children and young people). Informal or casual play facilities in this study can refer to features such as multi-use games areas (MUGAs) or skate parks which offer a variety of more informal play opportunities. Such sites are still included within the typology of provision for children and young people.

Within the FIT approach Informal play is in terms of a sites wider design and/or layout (not purely its designated forms of equipment). In general it (Informal play in FIT) looks at the opportunities to imaginative forms of play for children provided at non-equipped areas of sites for example such as grassed areas surrounding traditional forms of play equipment. Such an area/site would likely be classified as an amenity greenspace due to its primary function in this study’s approach (as an audit assessment), and to keep in line with the typologies suggested within TAN16.

The wider use of non-equipped forms of play space in the public realm (i.e. the design/layout of sites and open spaces) is a strong focus of the WBC Play Sufficiency Assessment (2013).

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3.1.3 Allotments

No quantity standards are set for allotments as this should be determined by instances of demand (i.e. waiting lists at sites respectively).

The Wrexham Allotment Strategy identifies that there are a total of 295 plots with 278 tenants across the four sites in WCB. An equivalent of 1.74 plots per 1,000 population. This is significantly lower than the national average in England which is cited as 15 plots per 1,000 population.

Waiting lists for plots are present at sites suggesting demand outweighs supply. However, the Allotment Strategy states it is difficult to gauge the long term demand for allotments due to fluctuations (i.e. waiting list figures can vary from month to month). To help reduce waiting lists there are attempts to increase the number of smaller plots at sites. If demand continues to increase there may be need to find or convert new forms of provision.

3.1.4 Cemeteries and churchyards

The nature of cemeteries and churchyards means that no quantity or accessibility standard has been set. It is not appropriate to measure the demand for cemeteries and churchyards in quantitative or distance terms. Instead demand for burial provision should be determined by remaining burial capacity at each site respectively.

A total of nearly 18 hectares of land is identified as cemeteries and churchyards across Wrexham. The largest and main form of provision is Wrexham Cemetery at 7.7 hectares. The site is acknowledged as having no new grave spaces available except for in the Muslim burial section. The other WBC site is Plas Acton Cemetery. Open in 2009 the site is identified as having approximately 25 – 30 years of burial capacity.

3.1.5 Green corridors

Similarly no standard is set for green corridors. This is due to the linear nature and predominant role of such provision as forms of travelling from one place to another. Prescribing a set amount of provision per 1,000 population or in terms of access is arbitrary given the function of such provision (i.e. as a means of linking places/areas together). The need for such provision should be a consideration of the design, landscaping and linkage of any new development and is covered by Public Rights of Way and work being undertaken under the Active Travel Act.

3.1.6 Civic space

For civic space, given there is only one form of provision identified, future provision should be determined by other factors such as town centre economic assessments. Whilst no standards have been set for these typologies, information set out within this study may be useful and help influence decisions regarding provision in the future.

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3.2 Analysis areas

3.2.1 Settlements

For mapping purposes and audit analysis, WCB is divided into forty eight (48) settlements as defined by the current Wrexham Unitary Development Plan (UDP) 1996 - 2011. Table 3.2 identifies the settlement areas. The settlement areas together with the electoral Wards are illustrated in Figure 3.1.

The use of settlement areas allows more localised assessment of provision including examination of open space surpluses and deficiencies at a local level. It also enables local circumstances and issues to be taken into account. The use of settlements also ensures continuity between this work and the setting of LDP policy. The Borough is therefore, broken down as illustrated in Figure 3.1 (overleaf).

Table 3.2: Settlement areas

Map ref Settlement Map ref Settlement 21 Bangor–is-y-Coed 10 Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog 20 Bersham 6 LLay 18 Bettisfield 25 Marchwiel 30 Bradley 36 Minera 19 Bronington 38 New Brighton 31 Broughton 29 Overton 32 Brymbo 26 Penley 3 Burton 42 Pentre 33 Bwlchgwyn 48 Penycae 47 Cefn Mawr / Acrefair 9 Pontfadog 7 Chirk 46 Rhosllannerchrugog & Johnstown 37 Coedpoeth 44 Rhosrobin 28 Cross Lanes 49 Rhostyllen 8 Dolywern / Llwynmawr 5 Rossett & Lavister 45 Froncysyllte 43 Ruabon 13 Garth 39 Southsea 14 Glyn Ceiriog 22 Sydallt 4 Gresford & Marford 23 Tallarn Green 35 Gwersyllt 40 Tanyfron 34 Gwynfryn 11 Tregeiriog 12 Hamner 41 Trevor 15 Halton 16 Worthenbury 27 Horseman’s Green 2 Wrexham Industrial Estate 24 Holt 1 Wrexham Town

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Figure 3.1: WCBC Settlement Areas and Electoral Ward (Division)

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3.2.2 Electoral Wards (divisions)

The focus for analysis of provision is on a settlement basis with some basic additional information also provided against electoral wards (set out in appendices). This sets out provision in terms of quantity by typology and whether provision is sufficient or not against the WCB local standard (explained in section 3.5.1). Subsequently the total amounts of provision for wards will differ to those for settlements as they relate to different geographical areas and populations. In total there are 47 electoral divisions/wards identified.

3 Acton 3 Grosvenor 3 Offa 3 Borras Park 3 Gwenfro 3 Overton 3 Bronington 3 Gwersyllt East & South 3 Pant 3 Brymbo 3 Gwersyllt North 3 Penycae 3 Bryn Cefn 3 Gwersyllt West 3 Penycae & Ruabon South 3 Brynyffynnon 3 Hermitage 3 Plas Madoc 3 Cartrefle 3 Holt 3 Ponciau 3 Cefn 3 Johnstown 3 Queensway 3 Chirk North 3 Little Acton 3 Rhosnesni 3 Chirk South 3 Llangollen Rural 3 Rossett 3 Coedpoeth 3 Llay 3 Ruabon 3 Dyffryn Ceiriog/Ceiriog 3 Maesydre 3 Smithfield Valley 3 Erddig 3 Marchwiel 3 Stansty 3 Esclusham 3 Marford and Hoseley 3 Whitegate 3 Garden Village 3 Minera 3 Wynnstay 3 Gresford East and West 3 New Broughton

3.3 Identifying sites

The site audit for this study was undertaken by the KKP Field Research Team. In total 486 open spaces (including provision for children and young people) were identified, plotted on GIS and assessed to evaluate site value and quality. Each site is classified based on its primary open space purpose, so that each type of space is counted only once. The audit, and therefore the report, utilise the typologies (where appropriate) in accordance with the guidance set out in TAN 16 (see Table 3.1).

Sites located outside of settlement boundaries but within close proximity are considered to serve the settlement as a form of open space provision (see section 3.7). Such sites are therefore included within the quantity provision standards for that settlement. In instances where a site sits between the boundaries of two settlements; it is counted as serving both and is reflected in the calculation for quantity standards.

WBC Officers provided the site audit for visits with any new sites since the previous 2009 study also being identified. Council members and Community Councils were also supplied with plans, and given an opportunity to verify sites for inclusion and assessment (see Part 4 – Consultation).

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3.3.1 Database development

All information relating to open spaces across WCB is collated in the project open space database (supplied as an Excel electronic file). All sites included within the audit, as identified and assessed, are included within it. The database details for each site are as follows:

Data held on open spaces database (summary) 3 KKP reference number (used for mapping) 3 WCBC Reference 3 Site name 3 Ownership (by council or not) 3 Management 3 Typology 3 Size (hectares) 3 Site visit data

Sites are primarily identified by KKP in the audit using official site names, where possible, and/or secondly using road names and locations. Site lists were originally provided by WCBC. All sites are recorded on GIS layer and therefore provide a live record of existing provision. This can be monitored and updated to reflect changes to the stock of open space provision as required by WCBC.

3.3.2 Treatment of large sites

In addition to the sites included within the study there are also a number of significantlly large sites within the Borough. Due to their size and inability to be assigned to a single settlement they have not been included within the quality, accessiblity and quantity standards. Their inclusion, due to their site sizes, skews the results for total provision figures and therefore the WBC standard applied to all settlements.

Such sites tend to be extremely multifunctional and are difficult to classify as a single open space typology. In addition, such sites in their strategic role, cannot be assigned to just one settlement or Ward (in terms of quantity or accessiblity). Sites of this kind have a greater level of attraction to visitors (e.g. people will tend to travel much further distances to access larger sites with more features). It is therefore difficult to try and aportion such sites to settlements.

Furthermore, later in the document quantity standards are calculated based on the amount of provision per 1,000 population. In examples where one of the large sites is present, if it were to be included within the quantity standard, there would be a continuation of a large amount of provision being needed in the future to maintain current levels of standards.

The boundary of such sites is also often difficult to define clearly. However, the impact and role these sites provide to settlements, and Wrexham as a whole, are recognised within the settlement analysis in Part 6. Sites recognised but not included within the standards are:

3 Alyn Waters Country Park (70 ha) 3 Brynkinalt (10 ha) 3 Bonc yr Haford Country Park (38 ha) 3 Clywedog Trail

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3 Minera Country Park (13 ha) 3 Moss Valley Country Park (51 ha) 3 Nant Mill Country Park (5 ha) 3 Ty Mawr Country Park (10 ha)

Sites such as Acton Park and Belle Vue Park are included in the calculation of provision standards due to their classification as urban parks and their role within a large densly populated urban area. Subsequently they can be assigned to the settlement of Wrexham.

Designated play areas and defined sport pitches are the only parts of these larger sites to be specifically included within the mapping and quantity standards. This is due to their clear functions and boundaries. Provision is only included within the standards for any settlement identified within close proximity i.e. that which it is likely to serve due to its close immediacy (and in line with accessibility standards in section 3.7).

3.4 Site size thresholds and sampling

In accordance with best practice recommendations8, a minimum size threshold of 0.2 hectares has been applied to the inclusion of some typologies within the study (see table 3.3). This means that, in general, sites that fall below this threshold are not audited.

A minimum size threshold of 0.2 hectares is commonly used in order to discount those sites of less use and value to the public (although sites may still have some level of value). Sites below this size often tend to be highway verges or incremental parcels of grass with no practical benefit other than as a visual amenity. PPW Tourism, Sport and Recreation (paragraph 11.1.11) states that development plans should look at open space that has significant amenity or recreational value. Therefore omitting sites below 0.2 hectares in size is considered a practical and effective method of capturing open spaces that have significant amenity and recreational value.

However, where a site below the threshold has been highlighted (i.e. those identified through the consultation processes as being of local significance), it is looked to be included so as not to ignore its role. The table below details the threshold for each typology:

Table 3.3: Size thresholds

Typology Size threshold Parks and gardens no threshold Semi/natural greenspace 0.2 ha Green corridors 0.2 ha Outdoor sports facilities no threshold Amenity greenspace 0.2 ha Provision for children and young people no threshold Allotments no threshold Cemeteries and churchyards no threshold Civic spaces no threshold

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A minimum size threshold has been applied to the typologies of semi/natural greenspace, green corridors and amenity greenspace (for reasons as set out above). No minimum size threshold has been applied to the other typologies.

To verify this assumption towards smaller sites, a sample of 20% of sites below 0.2 hectares in size was identified and included in the site audit. In total there were 215 open space sites initially identified as being below 0.2 hectares in size. This only included open space typologies such as amenity greenspace and natural/semi-natural greenspace (as other provision types such as children’s play and parks are included regardless of how small the site size is). A 20% sample meant that approximately 43 sites were to be included as part of the sample.

Table 3.4: Sample calculation

Sites below 0.2 hectares Calculation Sites as part of 20% sample 215 215 / 100 x 20 = 43 43

Sites making up the 20% sample were chosen from settlements spread across the authority. For example, Wrexham Town Centre as a settlement was initially identified as having 77 open space sites (not including play provision sites); 20% of 77 equates to 15. Therefore 15 sites below 0.2 hectares in size were selected and added to site audit list. Not all settlements were identified as containing enough sites below 0.2 hectares to warrant adding any sites below the threshold to the audit process. A summary on the number of sites below 0.2 hectares and the number to be included as part of the 20% sample for each settlement is detailed in table 3.5.

Table 3.5: Number of sites below 0.2 by settlement

Settlement Number of sites identified Number of sites added as below 0.2 hectares part of site audit Bangor-is-y-Coed 1 - Broughton 8 2 Brymbo 7 2 Cefn Mawr/Acrefair 10 2 Chirk 11 2 Coedpoeth 15 3 Cross Lanes 6 1 Dolywern/Llwynmawr 1 - Froncysyllte 1 - Glyn Ceiriog 1 - Gresford/Marford 6 1 Gwersyllt 7 2 Hanmer 1 - Holt 3 - LLay 10 2 Marchwiel 1 - Minera 1 - Overton 1 - Penley 2 - Penycae 5 1

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Settlement Number of sites identified Number of sites added as below 0.2 hectares part of site audit Pontfadog 2 - Rhos 15 3 Rhostyllen 10 2 Rossett 8 2 Ruabon 2 - Tanyfron 1 - Trevor 2 - Wrexham Town 77 15 Total 215 40

Subsequently, 40 sites below 0.2 hectares from across a range of settlements were identified. These were visited by the site assessors and assessed as part of the site visit process. As anticipated, most of the sites below 0.2 hectares rate below the threshold set for quality; predominantly due to them being small incremental pieces of grassed open space with no discernible features.

3.5 Quantity standards

3.5.1 Developing local quantity standards

The study has taken the approach of devising a local quantity standard in order to understand whether individual settlements have sufficient or deficient provision of open space (where a quantity standard is deemed applicable).

The WCB quantity standard has been devised based on the amount of provision for an open space typology per 1,000 head of population. The amount of provision identified is used to calculate quantity standards of each typology per 1,000 population. This is then utilised to determine whether settlements are sufficient or deficient against the WBC standard. This is referred to as the ‘quantity standard’. This is a shift away from the use of FIT standards that have historically been used in Wrexham.

In summary the justification for setting and applying locally derived quantity standards are that they provide:

3 A better match to the current levels of existing provision; as promoted by national guidance such as TAN16 and PPW. 3 A more accurate approach; based on an up to date picture of current provision and expectations to better reflect the characteristics of Wrexham. 3 A truer reflection of expectations as they are based on existing levels of provision; which are generally viewed positive in terms of quantity from both the consultation process and findings of the survey results (see Part 4). 3 A more realistic approach; as opposed to national standards unrelated to Wrexham and which are unlikely to be achieved in the continuing financial austerity measures and budget cuts facing local authorities (highlighted as a growing challenge from WBC officer consultation; see section 4.1). 3 In light of no nationally prescribed standards for most typologies

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It is stated in TAN16 (paragraph 2.7) that PPW does not prescribe particular standards of provision. It instead details, these should be based on the results of an Open Space Assessment process. These provision standards should seek to improve the match between current levels of provision and existing and likely future patterns of demand.

Applying a standard for all types of open space is not applicable to outdoor sports, allotments, cemeteries, green corridors and civic space. An explanation of the approach for these types of open spaces is set out in section 3.1.2 – 3.1.6 and under the heading Setting local quantity standard in section 3.5.2.

It is important to recognise that national standards for most open space typologies do not exist. FIT standards for outdoor sports and provision for children and young people is acknowledged. However, the focus for this study is on the use of locally derived standards to better reflect local circumstances and existing levels of provision and future need in accordance with national Planning Policy.

A locally devised standards approach allows local planning authorities to develop evidence based policies and standards that reflect local characteristics. Furthermore, TAN16 states that locally generated standards should be based on robust evidence derived from the Open Space Assessment. Therefore for open space typologies, as recommended by TAN 16, a local WCB standard has been devised to better reflect local circumstances.

Developing a locally distinctive approach means that policies can be developed which are more relevant, reflective and realistic. To adhere to this, the approach in this study has been to derive and apply a local WCBC standard.

These differ from the standards suggested by FIT. However, as recommended by TAN 16, the locally derived standards reflect current levels of existing provision. Existing levels of provision that are generally viewed positive in terms of quantity from both the consultation process and findings of the survey results (see Part 4). Therefore it is justified that the current levels of existing provision should be applied in order to establish the likely future levels of need as a result of population growth.

3.5.2 Setting local quantity standards

The locally devised WCB quantity standard to be used for each typology is set out and explained in the following paragraphs. For each settlement this is applied on a typology by typology basis to calculate how sufficient or deficient the settlement is in that open space typology currently and what it may look like in the future. No local quantity standard has been set for outdoor sports. The remit of this study has been to simply audit this form of provision; as a different methodology is recommended in order to assess supply and demand of outdoor sports (see section 3.1.1).

The following tables are examples of how the WCB quantity standard is set and applied for each typology for the current and future population estimates. This is followed by an explanation as to how each component is calculated.

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Table 3.7: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/deficient provision population per 1,000 quantity against WCB standard (ha) population standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) A/B*1000 C - D

Table 3.8: Future quantity standard

Typology Future population Provision in 2028 Provision required in 2028 (2028) required based on WCB standard (F) (G) (H) C*F/1000-A D*F/1000-A

Current level of provision (column A)

The starting point for calculating quantitative standards is to identify the total current provision within a given settlement. Current provision usually has a high impact on aspirational future standards. Residents often base their judgement of need on or around current provision.

Current population (column B)

The following approach has been carried out to calculate current population for each settlement within the Wrexham County Borough. As settlement boundaries do not necessarily fit with Office for National Statistic (ONS) data such as Output and Super Output Areas, the following methodology, in conjunction with Council officers, has been used to calculate a population estimate for each settlement within the Wrexham County Borough.

3 2011 Output Area populations updated with 2013 Mid-Year Estimates (MYE) 3 Settlement boundaries do not fit within this, therefore datasets9 have then been used to identify and include all property classed as residential within a settlement. 3 Estimated populations have then been derived by apportioning Output Area populations to the numbers of residence within a given settlement boundary 3 Properties identified on datasets by type codes 1,3,4 and 6 have been excluded as follows:

Name Type Notes 1 Integer Under construction 2 Integer In use 3 Integer Unoccupied 4 Integer No longer existing 6 Integer Planning permission granted

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Current population figures for settlements are therefore calculated as:

Table 3.9: Settlement population

Settlement Current population Bangor-is-y-Coed 912 Bersham 94 Bettisfield 161 Bradley 1,341 Bronington 318 Broughton 6,762 Brymbo 3,466 Burton 479 Bwlchgwyn 587 Cefn Mawr / Acrefair 7,281 Chirk 3,758 Coedpoeth 5,028 Cross Lanes 369 Dolywern / Llwynmawr 209 Froncysyllte 496 Garth 373 Glyn Ceiriog 717 Gresford and Marford 4,726 Gwersyllt 7,303 Gwynfryn 192 Halton 198 Hanmer 154 Holt 1,097 Horseman's Green 138 Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog 89 Llay 4,413 Marchwiel 1,117 Minera 447 New Brighton 80 Overton 874 Penley 814 Pentre 104 Penycae 3,183 Pontfadog 169 Rhosllannerchrugog and Johnstown 9,666 Rhosrobin 499 Rhostyllen 2,725 Rossett and Lavister 1,872 Ruabon 3,472 Southsea 203 Sydallt 383 Tallarn Green 167 Tanyfron 1,025

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Settlement Current population Tregeiriog 58 Trevor 901 Worthenbury 213 Wrexham Industrial Estate 312 Wrexham Town 45,746 TOTAL 124,691

Current provision per 1,000 population (column C)

A current standard (on a ‘per 1,000 population of head’) is calculated for each settlement and its typologies. This is done by dividing the current level of provision for a typology by the population identified in that settlement.

WCB quantity standard (column D)

The WCB quantity standard has been devised based on the total amount of provision for each open space typology per 1,000 head of population across the whole of Wrexham.

Table 3.10: Wrexham County Borough (WCB) quantity standards per typology

Typology Total provision (ha) Proposed quantity standard (Ha per 1,000 population) Amenity greenspace 155.94 1.25 Allotments 8.14 n/a Cemeteries 19.53 n/a Civic space 1.33 n/a Green corridors 0.87 n/a Provision for children and 10.64 0.09 young people Parks and gardens 38.09 0.30 Semi/natural greenspace 70.75 0.57

As highlighted earlier (section 3.3.2), large strategic sites such as country parks are not included within the calculations of total provision and quantity due to their large size and multiple roles. However, where a settlement is deemed to be within close proximity of a large country park it is likely that such a form of provision will serve a role to that community. Therefore the need for other forms of open space to be sufficient against the WBC quantity standard is likely to be less of a priority.

A local quantity standard has not been set for the provision of outdoor sports. Most recent best practice guidance such as Sport England’s guidance of undertaking a Playing Pitch Strategy recommends levels of provision are determined by pitch capacity and club demand; not through the application of quantity standards. Such a study was not part of the agreed scope for this study. Whilst not necessarily applicable in Wales, the guidance provides a recognised tool to the approach recommended to be taken.

No quantity standards are set for allotments or cemeteries as this should be determined by instances of demand (i.e. waiting lists and burial capacity at sites respectively).

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The nature of cemeteries and churchyards means that no quantity standard has been set. It is not appropriate to measure the demand for cemeteries and churchyards in quantitative terms. Instead demand for burial provision should be determined by remaining burial capacity at sites.

Similarly no standard is set for green corridors or civic space. The former is due to the linear nature and predominant role of such provision as forms of travelling from one place to another. Prescribing a set amount of provision per 1,000 population is arbitrary given the function of such provision (i.e. as a means of linking places/areas together).

Sufficient/deficient against WCB standard (column E)

The WCB quantity standard is then used to compare against the current standard for each typology in a given settlement in order to establish whether the settlements current amount of identified provision is above or below the current amount of provision for the local authority area. This is based on a per 1000 head of population. Appendix 4 includes tables which set out the level of sufficiency/deficiency for the open space typologies in each settlement, for which a local quantity standard is applied, based on their population.

Future population (column F)

The Borough’s population is projected to increase by 13.24% up to 202810. This has been applied to all settlements to determine a future population. Whilst in reality such a balanced increase is unlikely to occur across all settlements. It is the most appropriate method to estimate future need; and helps to give an indication towards how provision may need to change in the future at each settlement.

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Table 3.11: Estimated population projections up to 2028

Settlement Current population 2028 population Bangor-is-y-Coed 912 1,033 Bersham 94 106 Bettisfield 161 182 Bradley 1,341 1,519 Bronington 318 360 Broughton 6,762 7,658 Brymbo 3,466 3,925 Burton 479 542 Bwlchgwyn 587 665 Cefn Mawr / Acrefair 7,281 8,245 Chirk 3,758 4,256 Coedpoeth 5,028 5,694 Cross Lanes 369 418 Dolywern / Llwynmawr 209 237 Froncysyllte 496 562 Garth 373 422 Glyn Ceiriog 717 812 Gresford and Marford 4,726 5,352 Gwersyllt 7,303 8,270 Gwynfryn 192 217 Halton 198 224 Hanmer 154 174 Holt 1,097 1,242 Horseman's Green 138 156 Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog 89 101 Llay 4,413 4,997 Marchwiel 1,117 1,265 Minera 447 506 New Brighton 80 91 Overton 874 990 Penley 814 922 Pentre 104 118 Penycae 3,183 3,605 Pontfadog 169 191 Rhosllannerchrugog and Johnstown 9,666 10,946 Rhosrobin 499 565 Rhostyllen 2,725 3,086 Rossett and Lavister 1,872 2,120 Ruabon 3,472 3,932 Southsea 203 230 Sydallt 383 434 Tallarn Green 167 189 Tanyfron 1,025 1,161 Tregeiriog 58 66

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Settlement Current population 2028 population Trevor 901 1,020 Worthenbury 213 241 Wrexham Industrial Estate 312 353 Wrexham Town 45,746 51,805 TOTAL 124,691 141,205

Provision in 2028 (column G)

This column substantiates the actual deficiency in terms of the difference in hectares between current provision and future need for each typology, based on future growth to 2028. Put simply it shows the additional future requirement if the current amount of provision is to be maintained at the same level.

Provision in 2028 based on WCB standard (column H)

This column substantiates the deficiency in terms of the difference in hectares between provisions required in order to meet the WCBC standards using future population projections against the current amount of provision.

It is important to recognise that national standards for most open space typologies do not exist. However, the focus for this study is on the use of locally derived standards to better reflect local circumstances and existing levels of provision and future need.

3.6 Quality standards

3.6.1 Developing quality and value standards

It is also important to consider the future provision needs of settlements in terms of quality alongside quantity and accessibility. Paragraph 2.24 in TAN16 identifies the opportunity open space audit and assessments offer as a basis for providing, improving and managing spaces for the economic, social and environmental benefits they bring to communities. In line with TAN 16 quality and value of provision are assessed as part of the audit and assessment study.

Quality and value are fundamentally different and can be unrelated. For example, a high quality space may be in an inaccessible location and, thus, be of little value; while, a rundown (poor quality) space may be the only one in an area and thus be immensely valuable. As a result, quality and value are also treated separately in terms of scoring. Each type of open space receives separate quality and value scores. This will also allow application of a high and low quality/value matrix to further help determine prioritisation of investment and to identify sites that may be surplus to a particular open space typology.

A quality standard has not been set for the provision of outdoor sports. Most recent best practice guidance such as Sport England’s guidance of undertaking a Playing Pitch Strategy recommends a different approach in determining the quality of such provision based on guidance provided by the National Governing Bodies of Sports. This is a more pitch specific assessment which looks at criteria such as grass coverage/length, condition of line markings and frequency of maintenance. Such a study was not part of the agreed scope for this study. Whilst not necessarily applicable in Wales, the guidance provides a recognised tool to the approach recommended to be taken by local authorities. Analysis of quality

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Data collated from site visits is initially based upon those derived from the Green Flag Award scheme. Green Flag is a national standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales, operated by Keep Britain Tidy. It is the only national quality benchmark standard for parks and open spaces in the UK.

This is utilised to calculate a quality score for each site visited. Overall quality scores in the database are presented as percentage figures. The quality criteria used for the open space assessments carried out are summarised in the following table.

Quality criteria for open space site visit (score) 3 Physical access, e.g., public transport links, directional signposts, 3 Personal security, e.g. , site is overlooked, natural surveillance 3 Access-social, e.g., appropriate minimum entrance widths 3 Parking, e.g., availability, specific, disabled parking 3 Information signage, e.g., presence of up to date site information, notice boards 3 Equipment and facilities, e.g., assessment of both adequacy and maintenance of provision such as seats, benches, bins, toilets 3 Location value, e.g., proximity of housing, other greenspace 3 Site problems, e.g., presence of vandalism, graffiti 3 Healthy, safe and secure, e.g., fencing, gates, staff on site 3 Maintenance and cleanliness, e.g., condition of general landscape & features 3 Groups that the site meets the needs of, e.g., elderly, young people 3 Site potential

For the provision for children and young people, the criteria is also built around Green Flag and is a non-technical visual assessment of the whole site, including general equipment and surface quality/appearance but also including an assessment of, for example, bench and bin provision. This differs, for example, from an independent Royal Society of Prevention of Accidents (RosPA) review, which is a more technical assessment of equipment in terms of play and risk assessment grade.

Provision for children and young people is scored for value as part of the audit assessment. In particular value is recognised in terms of size of sites and the range of equipment they host. For instance, a small site with only a single piece of equipment is likely to be of a lower value than a site with several different forms of equipment designed to cater for wider age ranges. However, to keep in line with the approach above it is recognized that if a small play site is the only form of provision within a community it is likely to score higher for value.

Analysis of value

Using data calculated from the site visits and desk based research a value score for each site is identified. Value is defined11 in relation to the following three issues:

3 Context of the site i.e. its accessibility, scarcity value and historic value. 3 Level and type of use. 3 The wider benefits it generates for people, biodiversity and the wider environment.

The level and type of use at a site is observed during site visits. This looks for evidence of different types of usage (e.g. families, play, sports, dog walking) from indicators of wear

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and tear or advertising of events/activities. Consideration is also given to a sites location; whether it is near a well used facility or area i.e. school, leisure centre, housing estate.

The value criteria set for audit assessment is derived as:

Value criteria for open space site visits (score) 3 Level of use (observations only), e.g., evidence of different user types throughout day (e.g. dog walkers, joggers, children), located near school and/or community facility 3 Context of site in relation to other open spaces 3 Structural and landscape benefits, e.g., well located, high quality defining the identity and character of the area 3 Ecological benefits, e.g., supports/promotes biodiversity and wildlife habitats 3 Educational benefits, e.g., provides learning opportunities on nature/historic landscapes, people and features 3 Social inclusion and health benefits, e.g., promotes civic pride, community ownership and a sense of belonging; helping to promote well-being 3 Cultural and heritage benefits, e.g., historic elements/links (e.g. listed building, statues) and high profile symbols of local area 3 Amenity benefits and a sense of place, e.g., attractive places that are safe and well maintained; helping to create specific neighbourhoods and landmarks 3 Economic benefits, e.g., enhances property values, promotes economic activity and attracts people from near and far Value - non site visit criteria (score) 3 Designated site such as LNR or SSSI 3 Educational programme in place 3 Historic site 3 Listed building or historical monument on site 3 Registered 'friends of’ group to the site

3.6.2 Setting quality and value thresholds

In order to determine whether sites are of recreational or public value (as set out in TAN16 paragraph 3.5, 3.7 and 3.12); the results of the site assessments have been colour-coded against a baseline threshold to determine high or low quality sites (high being green and low being red)12.

The primary aim of applying a threshold is to identify sites where investment and/or improvements are required. It can also be used to set an aspirational quality standard to be achieved at some point in the future and to inform decisions around the need to further protect sites from future development (particularly when applied with its respective value score in a matrix format).

The base line threshold for assessing quality can often be set around 66%; based on the pass rate for Green Flag criteria (site visit criteria also being based on Green Flag). This is the only national benchmark available for quality of parks and open spaces. However, the site visit criteria used for Green Flag is not always appropriate for every open space typology as it is designed to represent a sufficiently high standard of site.

Quality thresholds have therefore been based to reflect average scores for each typology. Consequently the baseline threshold (and subsequent applied standard) for certain

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typologies is lowered to better reflect local circumstances, whilst still providing a distinction between sites of a higher or lower quality.

Table 3.12: Quality and value thresholds by typology

Typology Quality threshold Value threshold Parks and gardens 60% 20% Semi/natural greenspace 45% 20% Green corridors 55% 20% Amenity greenspace 45% 20% Provision for children and young people 55% 20% Allotments 50% 20% Cemeteries and churchyards 54% 20% Civic spaces 60% 20%

The 20% threshold used for value is designed to distinguish between those sites that meet at least two or more aspects of the criteria used for assessing value (as set out on the previous page) and those which do not. It is intended to highlight sites with wider benefits to local communities beyond their physical features. Unlike quality, no national guidance on the setting of thresholds for value is available.

3.6.3 Quality and value matrix

Identifying deficiencies in terms of quality and value is undertaken via a quality and value matrix. Please refer to Part 6 for tables showing the quality and value matrix presented for sites within each settlement.

Assessing the quality and value of open spaces and the combination of results for each site helps to identify those sites which should be given the highest level of protection, those which require enhancement in some way and those which may (following further investigation and consultation) no longer be needed for their present purpose.

When analysing the quality/value of a site it should be done in conjunction with regard to the quantity of provision in the area (i.e. whether there is a deficiency of provision).

Presented below is a high/low classification giving the following possible combinations of quality and value for open space sites:

High quality/low value

The preferred approach to a space in this category should be to enhance its value in terms of its present primary purpose. If this is not possible, the next best approach is to consider whether it might be of high value if converted to some other primary purpose (i.e. another open space type). Only if this is also impossible will it be acceptable to consider an alternative form of use.

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High quality/high value

All open spaces should have an aspiration to come into this category and processes such as the planning system should seek to protect them. Sites of this category should be viewed as being key forms of open space provision.

Low quality/low value

The approach to these spaces or facilities in areas of identified shortfall should be to enhance their quality provided it is possible also to enhance their value.

For spaces or facilities in areas of surplus a change of primary typology should first be considered. If no shortfall of other open space typologies is noted then the space or facility may (following further investigation and consultation) be redundant/ 'surplus to requirements'.

If more than one site is deemed ‘surplus’ i.e. there is a choice of spaces or facilities of equal quality to declare surplus (and no need to use one or part of one to remedy a deficiency in some other form of open space or recreation provision), it will normally be sensible to consider disposing of the one with the lowest value. Similarly, if two are of equal value, it will normally be sensible to dispose of the one of lower quality.

Low quality/high value

The policy approach to these spaces should be to enhance their quality to the applied standards. Therefore initially efforts should be to protect them if they are not already so.

The open space provision summary in Part 6 provides detail on the quality and value of sites across each settlement.

3.7 Accessibility standards

3.7.1 Developing accessibility standards

Accessibility standards for different types of provision are a tool to identify communities currently not served by existing facilities. It is recognised that factors that underpin catchment areas vary from person to person, day to day and hour to hour. The Companion Guide to PPG17 recommends this problem is overcome by accepting the concept of ‘effective catchments’, defined as the distance that would be willing to be travelled by the majority of users. Any gaps in provision can then be used to establish if provision is required and of what type. This can then be incorporated into the potential future requirements for a settlement.

TAN 16 offers some advice towards applying appropriate catchment areas for authorities to adopt. TAN 16 suggests FIT standards for use i.e. that provision should be within 1,200m of all dwellings in major residential areas. It also suggests that neighbourhood equipped areas of play providing for the needs of children and young people should be within 1,000m. However, similar to quantity, TAN 16 (paragraph 2.7) states that PPW does not prescribe particular standards of provision. It instead details that these should be based on the results of an Open Space Assessment process.

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The Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) also recommends standards for accessibility to provision. In the Providing Accessible Natural Greenspace in Towns and Cities (2006) it states no person should live more than 300m from their nearest area of natural greenspace. This standard has not been applied as it does not cover all open space typologies.

Areas of natural greenspace in this context are instead focusing on provision such as natural and semi-natural greenspace. In order to adhere to the recommendation of TAN 16, a local WCB standard has been devised to better reflect local circumstances.

This approach should allow local planning authorities to develop evidence based policies and standards that reflect local characteristics. Furthermore, TAN 16 states that locally generated standards should be based on robust evidence derived from the Open Space Assessment.

Therefore a locally derived accessibility standard has been developed and applied. In order to make accessibility standards more locally specific to the Borough, data from the survey consultation is used to set appropriate catchments.

3.7.2 Setting accessibility standards

Data from the survey consultation is used to set appropriate catchments in order to make accessibility standards more locally specific to the Borough (i.e. representative of the consultation findings). The distances applied are in keeping with those set out in TAN 16 (paragraph 2.7) above. The standards in Table 3.9 are recorded from the survey in relation to how far residents are willing to travel to access different types of open space provision.

Table 3.13: Accessibility standards to travel to open space provision

Typology Applied standard Amenity greenspace Allotments Outdoor sports 15 minute walk time (1200m) Parks and gardens Semi/natural greenspace Provision for children and young people 10 minute walk time (800m) Green corridors Civic space No standard set Cemeteries and churchyards

Most typologies are set as having an accessibility standard of a 15 minute walk time. However, for provision for children and young people, accessibility is deemed to be more locally based. Subsequently, there is an expectation to travel a shorter distance in order to access play provision. Therefore a shorter 10 minute walk time accessibility standard has been applied.

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No accessibility standard is set for the typologies of cemeteries, green corridors and civic spaces. It is difficult to assess such typologies against catchment areas due to their function and usage. For cemeteries, provision should be determined by demand for burial space. Green corridors and civic spaces are to some extent infrastructure provision; their existence is determined by other factors such as landscape design, travel networks and economic influences. These typologies do however receive a quality and value score.

Application of the accessibility standards is presented in Part 5 (Accessibility to Open Space).

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PART 4: STATEMENT OF CONSULTATION

In this section we report the findings of the stakeholder consultation exercises that were carried out between April and June 2015. These have been used to help inform the setting of the standards and in determining priorities with regard to quantity and quality/value as part of the recommendations in Part 7 of the report.

Consultation to identify local need for open space provision has been carried out through face-to-face meetings, surveys and telephone interviews. This was undertaken to attain people’s thoughts on the quality, quantity and accessibility of existing open spaces. It also helps to identify any aspirations for future provision. Consultation was carried out in three forms:

3 stakeholder interviews 3 focus groups /workshops and a 3 community survey.

One to one consultation meetings with key council officers was undertaken. This provided a sound background and understanding towards current open space provision including associated mechanisms such as developer contributions and maintenance of sites. This was supported by a workshop session with Council Members, a group of junior rangers and friends of groups; which assisted in highlighting the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of current provision. Council Members and Community Councils were also consulted via supplying maps of their relevant area showing sites in order for them to be verified for inclusion and to identify any changes13.

In addition, a survey was also created and published online via council website and social media outlets. It was also made available in paper format at the visitor centres at Ty Mawr and Alyn Waters Country Parks due to their popularity and visitor numbers. This helped to gather the wider views of local people. The on-line survey link was sent directly to all of the Community Councils.

A total of 131 responses were received.

The main aim of the consultation was to gain an understanding of the perception of stakeholders towards the use and quality of open spaces available across the WCB area.

A full list of project consultees is contained in Appendix 2.

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4.1 Stakeholder interviews - emerging key issues

Through a series of 1 – 1 interviews the following key issues emerged.

Council resources to manage and maintain parks and open spaces

A significant issue for WCBC is the cuts to local government and the knock on effect of budgets for spending on non-statutory services e.g. leisure provision. In WCBC the ground grass maintenance budget has already been cut by £500,000 with major implications for the authorities grass cutting regime. The financial prospects are not, in the era of austerity, expected to improve in the immediate future. In fact it is anticipated that local government funding will continue to be targeted and reduced by Central Government. Many authorities are not permitted to (extensively) raise Council Tax and therefore budgets are limited.

Cuts to budgets are also impacting on money being made available through Government quangos e.g. the Arts Council, Sport Wales to whom many local authorities look to particularly to fund investment in major infrastructure projects. Small grants for woodland upkeep, habitat renewal and protection are all becoming scarce, with greater competition amongst local authorities for the limited resources that are available.

Cuts to local government services are across the board. In an effort to reduce expenditure some local play areas have been leased to the community voluntary sector (CVS); in the case of WCBC, the Community Councils to manage. The upkeep of sports ground and playing fields are following this trend of transferring assets to local groups. In many instances it can be very successful but Councils must be confident of the ability for CVS to manage. Some local groups may find the investment required in upkeep and maintenance, required to maintain high quality facilities, difficult to achieve.

WCBC has many good ideas and plans to improve green networks, develop cycle routes, provide open spaces and play facilities for local people. It is, however, going to find it difficult to maintain facilities and quality standards to current levels with very modest chances of investment in new provision.

Play sufficiency duty (PSD)

As noted earlier in Wales, local government has a PSD. This is important legislation for young people and flows from the United Nations comments on Children’s Rights and in particular the ‘Right to Play’.

An assessment of supply is the first stage of meeting the requirements of the PSD legislation. In planning for new supply, WCBC need to be mindful of the requirement to ‘cultivate conditions for play’ and provide facilities that give children ‘an ability to find places to play through all aspects of life’.

Research by WCBC has identified that children have a higher level of satisfaction with existing provision than parents. For children the number of places to play is as important as the total amount of play space. It would seem children are ‘hard wired’ to find places to play e.g. the mound (Telly Tubby Hill), the woods (a group of 3 trees) at Brymbo and the ‘little green spaces in Acrefair are all favourite play spaces despite the formal ‘springy chicken playgrounds’ fenced with safety surfaces and no dog signs.

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What children want and like, and what parents think children want sets up something of a dilemma for play providers; as shown by the extract below from the PSP.

Q: Where do you want to play?

Child: At home and out in the street.

Q: Where do you want your child to play?

Parent: At home or at a playground.

Providing space for children to find ‘play’ is important. Large flat open spaces don’t satisfy the child’s need to roll down hills or build dens and hidey holes - places to call their own where they can go with their friendship group and avoid conflict with different groups.

Design for this exploratory play is a difficult challenge but one that WCBC should consider in making future provision for play. A set of springy chickens is not always what children want, even if their parents think that is best!

The same thought pattern applies to older children who want places to ‘hang out’ with their buddies. Multiple spaces, again, means that different groups do not have to mix thus avoiding conflict and rivalry. A good example is the rope swing at Coedpoeth which has become a teenage space for ‘play’.

Instead of ‘No Ball Games’ signage should be saying ‘This is a place to play’.

Town centre re-development and Public Realm Study (PRS), WBC (2015)

A major thrust of the economic development strategy is WCBC plans for Wrexham Town. Wrexham is a sub-regional shopping centre and a tourist destination. The objective of the proposals for the town centre is three fold: i) Extend visitor dwell time and spend per head by improving the environment and adding land uses and services to create a night time economy. Currently the town centres closes down at 5.30pm. ii) Drive activity in the town through a series of events e.g. Food Festival, Walking Festival, Rally Racing event and leg of the Cycling Tour of Britain. iii) Increase local housing supply on the periphery of the town centre and encourage local residents, and visitor to use the town centre as an evening destination.

There is an emphasis on quality retail spaces; currently Wrexham Town Centre has an oversupply of office accommodation and, with the exception of Eagles Meadow, a poor shopping environment. However, the configuration of the road network and the position of the Transport Interchange make accessibility to Eagles Meadow (EM) quite difficult, especially for disabled, infirm and ageing people. Some visitors miss EM altogether as they don’t know it exists or fail to find it during their visit.

Lorry access and the damage that the size and weight of the wagons are causing to the town centre is an issue.

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Wrexham Town Centre re-development also includes plans to re-configure some of the civic spaces, thus creating a more welcoming environment and coherent overview of what Wrexham has to offer visitors. The PRS has analysed opportunities and details several sites for improvement. For example:

3 Wrexham town Bellevue Park – an excellent Edwardian town park with band stand, bowls, tennis courts, children’s play but isolated from the town centre by the Ring Road. 3 Llwynisaf – the area to the front of the Town Hall and Civic Buildings – currently used by college students on sunny days. The green, with band stand in effect turns it back on the town and is ‘blocked’ out by the Town Hall.

The plans also include better engagement with local businesses, Community Councils, improved visitor signage, and a consistency of approach and strategy for street furniture.

WCBC has secured Welsh Government funding for improving the quality of town centre civic areas and creating better linkages so that visitors can find good quality open spaces to enjoy, socialise and relax. Anti-social behaviour

WCBC parks and open spaces can suffer from an element of anti-social behaviour. Issues highlighted include:

3 Fly tipping 3 Littering 3 Needles being left in public spaces by drug users 3 Vandalism 3 Motorbike riders

Any instances of specific issues highlighted during the site visit process are set out within the settlement section in Part 6. Budget cuts to WCBC Street Scene Services are impacting on the ability of staff to tackle these issues with preventative strategies.

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site

The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site draws visitors to Wrexham from around the World. Pontcysllte together with picturesque villages, for example Chirk and Holt, waterways (e.g. the Shropshire Union Canal and River Dee), the variety of landscape types, rare habitats, conservation areas (23 in total) and the range of historic buildings are all important attractions for visitors; whether they are day trippers, environmentalists, bird watches, canoeists, walkers or cyclists. Tourism is an important contributor to the economy of WCB, creating employment and spending on food, accommodation and services across the towns and villages.

Managing the World Heritage Site and maintaining the wide variety and quality of the landscape and protecting the wildlife, fauna and flora is a high priority for WCBC, a priority under pressure from cuts to core local government funding and agencies who previously were able to grant aid projects.

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Country parks

WCBC has 11 parks sites, of which eight can be described as country parks. Five park sites in WCB have a Green Flag Award for excellence as public green spaces:

3 Acton 3 Alyn Waters Country Park (Green Flag Award) 3 Bellevue Park (Green Flag Award) 3 Bonc yr Hafod Country Park 3 Brynkinalt 3 Minera Lead Mines Country Park 3 Moss Valley Country Park 3 Nant Mill Country Park (Green Flag Award) 3 Ponciau Banks (Green Flag Award) 3 Stryt Las Country Park 3 Ty Mawr Country Park (Green Flag Award)

The parks offer a range of woodland, grassland and riverside walks and beautiful scenery. For families there are a range of trim trails, BMX tracks, basketball and tennis courts. Many of the parks offer arts and crafts workshops, sports activities, volunteering opportunities and guided walks. For schools the Ranger Service offers an Environmental Education Service. Nant Mill, Ty Mawr and Alyn Waters have conference and meeting room facilities that can cater for groups of up to 100.

The parks in WCB are a valuable and valued asset helping residents and visitors to take regular exercise. Many of the parks have ‘Friends Groups’ whose members through volunteering support the work of WCBC.

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Figure 4.1: Wrexham park sites

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Park problems

Identified issues highlighted from the consultation include:

3 Limited staff resources to effectively manage the park resource and deliver services that help residents to enjoy and have confidence to use the parks further 3 Decline in grant aid and third party funding for park investment (restoration etc) 3 A short fall in car parking at many of the park sites 3 Pressure to charge for parking to raise revenue (currently free parking at all sites) 3 The poor public transport links to many of the Country Park sites 3 Conflict between residents and visitors in Town Parks 3 Catering needs at Ty Mawr 3 No lettings policy regarding casual park users e.g. professional dog walkers, boot camps and personal fitness trainers

Loss of trees

Through an I-Tree Survey WCBC has been able to analyse in some detail the extent of tree coverage across the Borough. Canopy cover across the Borough is estimated at 20%. Trees are an essential element of health and well-being helping with respiratory and tackling mental health issues. There is concern that too many trees across the Borough are being lost as part of development schemes and not being replaced in sufficiently high numbers. WCB has high levels of people with respiratory issues (ranked 6th in Wales). The causes predominantly date back to the legacy of the steel and coal mining industries.

The planning process provides opportunities to replace lost trees and develop the percentage canopy. WCBC should make more of these opportunities to invest in trees. Such schemes can help increase naturalness of spaces and people’s perceptions of naturalness. They can also enhance the play value of sites by increasing and creating other opportunities for playing e.g. rope swings and hide and seek etc.

‘Owain Glyndwr’ designation

Owain Glyndwr is a protected status. The programme, run by the charity Field In Trust (FIT), aims to protect (by a Deed of Dedication) outdoor recreational space across the UK. Sites nominated for protection are often considered important assets providing focal points and amenity benefits for local communities. The protection in perpetuity via a change to a sites deed means the site cannot be developed on. Maintaining these sites is a statutory responsibility in WCB. The following sites in WCB (as of 2015) have an ‘Owain Glyndwr’ designation:

3 Bryn Avenue, Johnstown 3 Gorse Crescent, Marford 3 Chapel Lane, Chirk 3 Station Road, Rhostyllen 3 Mulsford Lane, Worthenbury 3 Rhosnesni, Acton 3 Heol Kenyon, Johnstown 3 Maesgwyn, Offa 3 Vicarage Hill, Rhostyllen 3 Glanrafon, Rhos 3 Church Road, Minera 3 Stryt Issa, Rhosllanerchrugog 3 Abbots Way, Bangor on Dee 3 Central Green, Pentre Maelor 3 Station Road, Marchwiel 3 Tanydre, Holt Road, Caia Park 3 Ashfields, Rhosddu 3 The Court Recreation Ground (The Brickie), 3 Bellevue Park, Wrexham Offa 3 Cedar Drive, Summerhill, Gwersyllt

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4.2 Focus Groups

4.2.1 WCBC Councillors

A workshop was held at the Civic Offices on April 23rd 2015 for all WCB Councillors. 56% of those invited were able to attend.

The objective of the workshop was to:

3 To introduce the Audit and Assessment of Need and the KKP consultant team to Members 3 To identify the need for the study and the methodology to be used to collect the data 3 To explore local issues surrounding the types of open space and the quality of provision In addition to explaining the role and purpose of the Study, Councillors were invited to take part in a SWOT analysis of the WCBC parks. The findings were as follows:

Strengths Weaknesses 3 LA ownership 3 Dog fouling 3 Owain Glyndwr status – protecting open 3 Anti-social behaviour spaces 3 Arson 3 Quality of provision / opportunity in Parks 3 Litter 3 A ‘green lung’ for the community 3 Distance from housing areas 3 Freedom 3 Isolated nature of some sites 3 Well being 3 Lack of play areas 3 Social space 3 Maintenance agreements / transfer to 3 Play spaces for children community groups 3 Pitches for team sports 3 Changing legislation 3 Funding to invest in and maintain infrastructure 3 Over development 3 Demand for housing land Opportunities Threats 3 Play sufficiency – Article 31 3 Anti-social behaviour 3 Positive planning 3 Community expectations 3 Robust local plan 3 Threat to openness 3 To provide range of different play facilities 3 TAN 16 methodology may result in new for range of age groups housing developments providing less POS 3 Great venue to improve health – walking, 3 Climate change running, playing. 3 Flooding 3 To host community events 3 People damaging valuable wildlife sites 3 Welsh Government 3 Expansion of cemeteries

The high quality of some open space provision is regarded as a particular strength to the local area. Large Park sites for instance are recognised by the group as excellent forms of provision; providing a crucial role to the communities that use them.

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Councillors were invited to identify what they liked most and least about Parks.

Least Like Most Like 3 Dog fouling 3 Variety of things to do 3 Littering 3 Play areas for youngsters 3 Dogs of the lead worrying other users 3 Variety of parkland landscapes 3 Extreme Mountain biking 3 Sense of freedom and well being 3 Pressurising wildlife 3 Wildlife & Woodlands 3 Fauna & Flora 3 Remoteness 3 Atmosphere of open spaces 3 Peace and tranquillity 3 Opportunities for families to spend time together 3 A green lung

Summary of findings

Evident from the Councillor consultation is the importance of open spaces and the opportunities they provide for residents to enjoy fresh air and exercise with family and friends. It is important to Councillors that facilities are available at a local level for residents to enjoy.

Open and green spaces add to the quality of the environment in WCB and help to attract visitors to the area.

Councillors’ are concerned, given the need for housing land that open space may be lost. Resisting future loss of open space across the County Borough is a high priority for many elected members.

4.2.2 Friends of the Parks

Friends Groups from Bellevue, Alyn Waters Country Park and Ty Mawr Country Park attended an afternoon workshop at Ty Mawr County Park on April 23rd 2015. Representatives from the other WCBC parks (Nant Mill and Ponciau) were invited but unable to attend.

A workshop with the friends of groups was held in order to help gather a better understanding towards the quality and function of the larger sites in the area. This also helped to inform a general overview towards the wider open space provision in the Borough. As the only friends of groups they provide a sound level of knowledge due to their active interest and awareness of open spaces.

The group undertook a SWOT Analysis of general park provision as follows:

Strengths Weaknesses 3 Free 3 Dog fouling 3 Green Flag accredited 3 Dogs off leads – lack of supervision 3 Extensive supply with contrasting 3 Littering environments 3 Crime/ASB/Drugs/Alcohol 3 Play areas 3 Vandalism

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Strengths Weaknesses 3 Open space which is very beautiful 3 Relaxation of bye-laws 3 Proven health benefits e.g. recovery from 3 Decline of park keepers mental health issues 3 Lack of public toilet facilities 3 Meeting needs of family groups, elderly, young people – very versatile 3 Heritage and history 3 Nature benefits 3 Events programme 3 Attractions for visitors 3 ‘Grass snake’ Facebook page 3 Friends of the parks 3 Volunteers – interaction opportunities Opportunities Threats 3 Inter–park exchange of ideas 3 Ageing volunteer workforce 3 Shop @ Alyn Waters 3 Reliance on volunteer workforce 3 Licensing park activities to raise funds e.g. 3 Parking charges dog training, frisbie golf, Trampers park 3 Arson trail, campsite, parties, play scheme 3 Travellers 3 BLF, other grant opportunities 3 Austerity and cash strapped Councils 3 Apprenticeships 3 Other land uses 3 More events and cultural activities 3 Political change

The attending friends groups then discussed and highlighted specific issues at the respective individual sites.

Bellevue Park, Wrexham Alyn Waters Country Park Ty Mawr Country Park 3 Popular town park on the 3 Closes at 4.30pm – too 3 More animals – a real USP edge of Wrexham Town early 3 Need for toilet facilities Centre 3 Improved disability 3 Dog wardens – more 3 Need for free public toilets access regular visits 3 Limited access to the 3 Need for toilet facilities bowling club and community centre 3 Loose dogs 3 Lack of Ranger staff

Summary of findings

The Friends Groups, as would be expected, are highly committed to the County Borough Parks and recognise the investment made by the Council to the laying out and development of parks over a number of years. Parks provide a wide range of opportunities and benefits, especially for those on low incomes. Many parks are an integral part of a local residents’ day, a place in which to walk a dog, take children / grandchildren to play, enjoy the sun or go for a run etc.

Similar to the findings of the member’s consultation, the friends of groups recognise the excellent, high quality of large strategic sites and the role they provide to the communities that use them.

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Many of the issues identified by the Friends Groups are the result of the increasing financial pressures facing the Council. The key message from the friends group was the importance of maintaining high quality of the park sites across WCB, and the need to maintain investment to keep the high standards of landscape quality and facilities within the parks.

4.2.3 Mini-Rangers

The Country Park Ranger Service runs an outdoor education programme for schools linked to the National Curriculum and Foundation Phase. Subjects include: habitats, river studies, river/pond dipping, river geography, orienteering mapping, seasonal walks, language and literacy, rocks and fossils, environmental art, forest school and farm walks.

An after school mini-rangers club has been established at Ty Mawr Country Park. The Mini Rangers were asked what they liked best about being in the group and coming to the club. Mini Rangers main likes include:

3 Looking after the animals e.g. rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens 3 Feeding the animals 3 Grooming the horses and donkeys 3 Litter picking 3 Cleaning out ponds 3 Blackberry picking 3 The river 3 Climbing about 3 Being outdoors 3 The scenery, and 3 Ice creams Source: Ty Mawr CP - Mini Ranger Focus Group 23rd April 2015

Parents of mini rangers liked the fact that there children were outside in the fresh air and engaged in practical and caring environmental activities where they got to learn about animals, wildlife and the natural world. The parents were all car drivers. It was acknowledged that without car access it would be difficult for young people to get to Ty Mawr.

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4.3 Community survey summary

This section provides a summary of the key messages obtained through the local community survey. More detailed summaries of the findings from the community survey responses can be found in appendix 3.

Usage

Figure 4.2: How often open space provision has been visited over last 12 months

Outdoor sports facilities 11.5% 11.5% 23.9% 40.7%

Amenity green space 21.2% 19.5% 15.9% 9.7% 15.9% 12.4% 5.3%

Parks and gardens 32.8% 14.8% 15.6% 9.8% 22.1%

Natural and semi natural green spaces 34.5% 17.2% 13.8% 14.7% 14.7%

Green corridors 21.2% 12.7% 12.7% 16.9% 21.2% 6.8% 8.5%

Civic space 17.2% 9.5% 16.4% 16.4% 17.2% 15.5% 7.8%

Provisions for children and young people 17.5% 15.8% 10.5% 7.0% 25.4% 22.8%

Churchyard/cemetery 6.0% 12.8% 41.0% 32.5%

Allotments 88.1%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% More than once a week Once a week 2-3 times a month Once a month Less than once a month Never Don't know

3 The most popular open space typologies are natural and semi natural green spaces, parks and gardens, amenity green space and green corridors.

3 The least popular open space typologies are cemeteries and churchyards, allotments and outdoor sports facilities.

3 Low usage of outdoor sports facilities could be attributed to the high usage of amenity green space and the fact that respondents have reported using open space provisions to play sports and games informally rather than formally.

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Figure 4.3: Reasons for use of open space provision

Other (please specify) 1.5%

To spend lunchtime 12.2%

To observe wildlife/ enjoy nature 31.3%

To relax/contemplate 35.1%

To enjoy floral displays/horticulture 26.0%

To take a shortcut/pleasant route 29.0%

To exercise 54.2%

To see events/entertainment 16.0%

To take children to play/use the play area 23.7%

To meet with friends 16.0%

For a family outing 20.6%

To walk the dog 26.7%

To play sport/games formally 5.3%

To play sport/games informally 28.2%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

3 The most popular reasons for visiting open space provisions in the borough are to exercise, relax and contemplate and observe wildlife and enjoy nature. The latter could indicate why natural and semi natural green space is a popular typology.

3 Other popular reasons for visiting open space provisions in Wrexham include for a short cut/pleasant route and to walk the dog. This links to reported popularity of amenity green space and green corridors.

Table 4.1: Importance of open space.

Very important Quite important Neither important or Not very important unimportant 82.3% 13.7% 2.4% 1.6%

3 Open space is clearly very important to the majority of individuals who responded to the survey.

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Availability

Figure 4.4: Availability of open space provision

Provisions for children and young people 19.7% 29.9% 12.0% 14.5% 6.8% 17.1%

Parks and gardens 35.0% 37.5% 12.5% 9.2%

Natural turf playing pitches 11.6% 25.9% 17.9% 5.4% 35.7%

Natural and semi natural green spaces 39.7% 33.1% 11.6% 7.4%

Multi Use Games Area (MUGAs) 12.4% 27.4% 19.5% 5.3% 31.0%

Green corridors 31.0% 26.7% 19.8% 6.0% 12.1%

Civic space 14.8% 20.9% 22.6% 8.7% 32.2%

Churchyard/cemetery 21.0% 24.4% 22.7% 27.7%

Atrificial grass pitches 8.9% 27.7% 8.0% 46.4%

Amenity green space 27.7% 28.6% 15.2% 9.8% 15.2%

Allotments 9.8% 11.6% 20.5% 8.0% 5.4% 44.6%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Very Satisfied Quite satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Quite dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know

3 In general respondents consider availability of provisions to be above average.

3 The open space typologies with the highest satisfactory ratings are natural and semi natural green space, parks and gardens, green corridors and amenity green space.

3 There is a correlation between usage and satisfaction with availability. The typologies reported to have the highest percentage of use are seen to have the highest satisfaction rates.

3 Respondents stated they did not know, or had no opinion of typologies that scored a low usage percentage. This could suggest they are unaware of their availability as they rarely attempt to access them.

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Accessibility

Figure 4.5: Willingness to travel

Provisions for children and young people 14.2% 22.5% 17.5% 16.7% 29.2%

Parks and gardens 7.3% 17.1% 30.1% 40.7% 4.9%

Natural turf playing pitches 19.3% 11.0% 18.3% 46.8%

Natural and semi natural green spaces 16.1% 22.9% 50.0% 6.8%

Multi Use Games Area (MUGAs) 8.2% 15.5% 13.6% 15.5% 47.3%

Green corridors 7.8% 13.8% 14.7% 47.4% 16.4%

Civic space 14.9% 21.1% 25.4% 35.1%

Churchyard/cemetery 15.9% 17.7% 28.3% 33.6%

Atrificial grass pitches 5.5% 12.7% 8.2% 20.9% 52.7%

Amenity green space 14.8% 21.7% 20.9% 29.6% 13.0%

Allotments 9.0% 15.3% 15.3% 56.8%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Less than 5 minute walk 5-10 minute walk 11-15 minute walk Over 15 minute walk Don't know

3 For most typologies, respondents are willing to walk over 15 minutes in order to access desired open space provisions.

3 A slightly higher percentage of respondents signal that they are willing to walk 5-10 minutes in order to visit provision for children and young people.

3 Typologies such as artificial grass pitches and allotments receive a higher proportion of ‘don’t know’ responses. This is likely a reflection on the niche use of such provisions.

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Quality

Figure 4.6: Quality of open space provision

Provisions for children and young people 14.3% 31.9% 10.9% 17.6% 5.9% 19.3%

Parks and gardens 30.3% 41.2% 13.4% 9.2%

Natural turf playing pitches 7.9% 21.1% 24.6% 7.0% 37.7%

Natural and semi natural green spaces 28.3% 47.5% 10.0% 5.0% 5.0%

Multi Use Games Area (MUGAs) 8.1% 22.5% 21.6% 40.5%

Green corridors 22.0% 37.3% 17.8% 8.5% 11.9%

Civic space 11.5% 23.9% 22.1% 8.0% 31.9%

Churchyard/cemetery 18.3% 26.1% 21.7% 6.1% 26.1%

Atrificial grass pitches 12.7% 29.1% 46.4%

Amenity green space 19.7% 36.8% 21.4% 5.1% 13.7%

Allotments 11.7% 9.0% 19.8% 8.1% 47.7%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Very Satisfied Quite satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Quite dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know

3 Overall respondents consider quality of provisions to be high.

3 The typologies with the highest quality rating are parks and gardens, natural and semi natural green space.

3 Once again, typologies with a high percentage of use are reported favourably, receiving a high number of ‘very satisfied’ and ‘quite satisfied’ responses.

3 A high number of respondents state they either have no opinion or do not know how satisfied they are with typologies with a low percentage of use.

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Figure 4.7: Important features of open space

Other 4.6%

More community involvement in looking after open spaces 26.0%

Better awareness of where open spaces are 26.7%

Improve access to open spaces 16.8%

Using existing spaces better 29.0%

More naturalised areas e.g wildlife and nature 41.2%

Repairs and improvement to existing facilities 65.6%

New facilities at existing open spaces 26.7%

New open spaces 18.3%

Attractivness of sites 58.8%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

3 The most important features of open space are reported to be attractiveness, repairs and improvements to existing sites and naturalised areas.

3 Features seen as less important are improvements to access and new open space provisions. This suggests that respondents believe they have access to a good number of open space provisions.

3 The findings suggest some sites may need repairs and improvements. For example allotments, green corridors, parks and gardens and provision for children and young people (based on findings for quality of open space provision).

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Figure 4.8: Reasons preventing use of open space

Other 5.3%

Dont know 6.1%

Car parking problems 13.0%

Facilities are not maintained or are in a state of… 12.2%

Mobility and access problems 3.1%

Not interested/nothing there for me 6.1%

Hours of opening not suitable 6.1%

Facilities are too far away 8.4%

Sites too busy to enjoy 2.3%

Too expensive 3.1%

Too busy working 23.7%

Fear of crime/personal safety 18.3%

lack of public facilities (e.g. Toilets, cafe) 29.8%

Wrong type of facilities provided 3.1%

Dont know where the facilities are 8.4%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%

3 The most popular reasons for not visiting open space provisions are a lack of public facilities e.g. toilets and cafes and being too busy working.

3 A fear of crime/personal safety was also a common reason given by respondents for not using open spaces.

See Appendix 3 for a more detailed summary of the responses from the community survey.

4.4 Summary

The key implications of the local needs assessment for the creation of local standards and future policy direction for quality, quantity and accessibility are summarised below.

Quantity

The findings of the statement of consultation indicate the good level of provision generally perceived by participants. No significant issues are highlighted in terms of quantity. In general the amount of open space is recognised as a benefit and strong feature of WCB by many. Both the workshops and survey results indicate a correlation between the amount of provision and people’s satisfaction with usage.

Parks provision is in particularly a form of open space that is well regarded in terms of availability; providing an excellent standard and range of social, health and environmental opportunities.

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The issue of a perceived lack of play areas in certain parts of the Borough is raised. However, results from the survey returns suggest a generally positive view in terms of quantity. Application of the accessibility standards will investigate this further. Quantity of open space provision being above average further justifies the use of a locally derived standard; as this represents the level of existing provision (which is viewed in general as being above average).

Consultation highlights a concern towards the threat to potential loss of open space provision. It is recognised by participants that there are other land use pressures and needs particularly for housing development. For many attendees at the workshops the resisting of future loss of open space across WCB is a high priority. Interestingly the desire for new open spaces is relatively low on the agenda for many participants. Again further suggesting current levels of provision are appropriate in determining locally derived provision standards.

Quality

In summary the current quality of open space provision in WCB is seen as being a particular strength. Many participants cite the variety and attractive nature of the majority of provision. Again large prominent sites such as the country parks are recognised as excellent assets; supplemented by the hard work undertaken by voluntary friends groups.

As well as the quality of open space the added benefits or value of sites is also acknowledged. Many participants highlight the wide range of opportunities offered by sites which give health benefits and the ability to meet varying needs of individuals and families.

Issues associated with open spaces are however still identified. Many of the issues or weaknesses often identified, such as enforcement of dog fouling, lack of public facilities (e.g. toilets), lack of ranger service and/or repairs and improvements, can be reasoned to be a result of the financial pressures facing the Council. The importance for many is maintaining the current quality of sites and facilities.

Accessibility

Access to open space provision is generally positive; in keeping with the overall perception of quantity and quality. Some concerns are highlighted with regard to the isolated nature and distance of provision from some housing areas; particularly in terms of play provision. This will be investigated further in application of the quantity and accessibility standards.

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PART 5: ACCESSIBILITY TO OPEN SPACE

Accessibility standards for different types of provision are a tool to identify communities currently not served by existing facilities. Any gaps in provision can then be used to establish if provision is required and of what quantity. This can then be incorporated into the application of future standards if required.

It is recognised that factors that underpin catchment areas vary from person to person, day to day and hour to hour. This problem is overcome by accepting the concept of ‘effective catchments’, defined as the distance that would be travelled by the majority of users.

In order to make accessibility standards more locally specific to the Borough, data from the survey consultation is used to set appropriate catchments. This approach allows local planning authorities to develop evidence based policies and standards that reflect local characteristics.

Table 5.1: Accessibility standards to travel to open space provision

No accessibility standard is set for the typologies of cemeteries, green corridors and civic spaces. It is difficult to assess such typologies against catchment areas due to their nature and usage. For cemeteries, provision should be determined by demand for burial space. These typologies do however receive a quality and value score. Green corridors and civic spaces are to some extent infrastructure provision; their existence is determined by other factors such as landscape design, travel networks and economic influences – not application of accessibility standards.

Walk times are converted and displayed in the maps as straight line distances. They do not take into account geographical and physical restrictions in movement such as rivers, roads and buildings. This is due to limitations in mapping software.

5.1 Accessibility catchment maps

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Figure 5.1: Overview of catchment mapping

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5.1.1 North West

All settlements in the North West area have access to open space.

Settlements identified as having no form of open space provision, such as New Brighton, are provided for in nearby settlements like Coedpoeth. In such instances people may be unable and/or unwilling to go to another settlement in order to access provision.

Figure 5.2: North West catchments

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5.1.2 North East

All settlements in the north east area, including Wrexham town centre have access to open space. The settlement of Burton is only identified as having provision for children and young people at present. However, it is covered by provision located in nearby settlements like Rossett and Gresford. It may be the case however, that in such instances, people may be unable and/or unwilling to go to another settlement in order to access provision.

Figure 5.3: North East catchments

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5.1.3 South West

All settlements in the south west area have access to open space. The mapping demonstrates that the settlements of Glyn Ceiriog and Dolywern/Llwynmawr are both sufficiently covered.

Pontfadog has no gaps in provision in terms of provision for children and young people. However, the settlement is not covered by the accessiblity catchment of any other type of open space sites.

The settlements of Tregeiriog and Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog are identified as having populations below 100; Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog (89) and Tregeiriog (58). The settlements do not meet the accessibility standard.

Figure 5.4: South West catchments

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5.1.4 South East

The settlement of Horseman’s Green (138) does not meet the accessibility standard.

Bettisfield meets provision for children and young people only. The settlement is identified as not having a form of other open space.

All other settlements shown meet the standard.

Figure 5.5: South East catchments

5.2 Summary

In summary most settlements are identified as having access to open space. However, there are a number of settlements within either a 10 or 15 minute walk time; Tregeiriog, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiroig and Horseman’s Green that do not have provision.

In some instances there is provision in nearby settlements. In such instances people may be unable and/or unwilling to go to another settlement in order to access provision.

A summary of the settlements identified as having gaps in provision or no forms of provision are identified in the table below:

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Table 5.2: Settlements with catchment gaps

Settlement Identified need Comment (catchment gap) Bettisfield 3 No form of open space 3 The settlement is served by provision for provision identified with children and young people. the exception of play areas Burton 3 No form of open space 3 The settlement is served by provision for provision identified with children and young people. the exception of play areas Hanmer 3 No form of play 3 The settlement is served by another form of provision open space.

Horseman’s 3 No form of provision 3 Settlement identified as having a population Green identified below 100. Could be an expectation that population size of settlement means provision of formal open space is not a priority due to reasons such as cost effectiveness. Llanarmon 3 No form of provision 3 Settlement identified as having a population Dyffryn identified below 100. Could be an expectation that Ceiriog population size of settlement means provision of formal open space is not a priority due to reasons such as cost effectiveness. New 3 No form of provision 3 Settlement covered by catchment mapping of Brighton identified provision located in nearby settlement of Coedpoeth. Minera Country Park is also situated close by. Pontfadog 3 No form of open space 3 The settlement is served by provision for provision identified with children and young people. the exception of play area Tallarn 3 No form of play 3 The settlement is served by another form of Green provision open space.

Tregeiriog 3 No form of provision 3 Settlement identified as having a population identified below 100. Could be an expectation that population size of settlement means provision of formal open space is not a priority due to reasons such as cost effectiveness.

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PART 6: OPEN SPACE PROVISION

The following section provides a summary of open space provision on a settlement by settlement basis for all 47 settlements identified within WCB. The section also presents the application of the locally devised quantity, quality and accessibility standards.

Each map shows the open space sites contained within a settlement. Also presented are the quality and value scores from the site visit assessment, identification of any issues highlighted at sites, whether the current provision within that settlement meets the WCB standard calculated and an indication as to the future requirement for open space based on applying the WCB standard against an estimated future settlement population (further detail is set out in section 3.5.2). Sites added to the audit at a later stage (i.e. after the site visits had been undertaken) do not receive a score for quality of value. This are shown with a * symbol against the site name. WCBC will update this information in order to ensure a complete record.

The quality and quantity tables for each settlement show only the sites present within or adjacent to that settlement. Sites located outside of settlement boundaries but within close proximity are considered to serve the settlement as a form of open space provision. Such sites are therefore included within the quantity provision standards for that settlement. In instances where a site sits between the boundaries of two settlements; it is counted as serving both and is reflected in the calculation for quantity standards.

As highlighted earlier, large strategic sites such as country parks are not included within the calculations of total provision. However, where a settlement is deemed to be within close proximity of a large country park it is likely that such a form of provision will serve a role to that community. Therefore the need for other forms of open space to be sufficient against the WBC quantity standard is likely to be less of a priority.

A local quantity standard has not been set for the provision of outdoor sports. TAN 16 suggests consideration to the use of the FIT standard of 1.2 hectares of pitch provision per 1,000 population which is referenced and applied to settlements. However, as stated earlier, for other open space typologies a locally derived standard is used.

No quantity standards are set for allotments or cemeteries as this should be determined by instances of demand (i.e. waiting lists and burial capacity at sites respectively). Similarly no standard is set for green corridors or civic space. Further explanation is provided in section 3.5.2. Whilst no standards have been set for these typologies, information set out within this study may be useful and help influence decision regarding provision in the future.

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BANGOR-IS-Y-COED

Figure 6.1: Bangor-Is-Y-Coed overview map

Table 6.1: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 108 BAN03 Football Pitch, Station Outdoor sports 0.43 - - Road 187 BAN07 Off Station Road Amenity greenspace 0.90 45.6% 29.0% 293 BAN05 Friars Mews / Abbots Way Semi / Natural 0.20 48.7% 49.1% greenspaces 371 BAN06 Swings, Station Road Provision for children 0.07 75.9% 41.8% and young people 418 BAN09 Friars Court* Amenity Greenspace 0.76 - - 439 - Saint Dunawd* Cemeteries 0.24 - - 450 BAN01 Bowling green, Station Outdoor sports 0.12 - - Road 451 BAN02 Basketball Court, Station Provision for children 0.06 - - Road* and young people

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Quality

The Football Pitch, Station Road (KKP 108) does not receive a quality and value score as it forms part of the wider site which is assessed as KKP 187. It is however used in the calculation of amenity greenspace standards as it forms part of the wider site.

Observations from the site visit assessments highlight the generally good quality of the sites assessed.

Quantity

Table 6.1a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 2.09 2.29 1.25 1.04 Provision for children 0.13 0.14 0.09 -0.05 and young people 912 Semi / natural 0.20 0.22 0.57 -0.35 greenspaces

The settlement sufficiently meets the WCB standard for amenity greenspace. However, it is deficient against the standard set for semi/natural greenspace and provision for children and young people.

Table 6.1b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.28 -0.80 Provision for children 0.01 -0.10 and young people 1,033 Semi / natural 0.03 0.39 greenspaces

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows that no additional forms of provision are required for amenity greenspace or provision for children and young people.

However, additional provision of semi/natural greenspace is indicated

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

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Conclusion

The settlement is sufficient in terms of quality and accessibility of provision. It is also sufficient for most typologies in terms of quantity. However, it is deficient in terms of quantity for semi/natural greenspace both currently and in the future.

This may help to be served to some extent by other existing forms of open space such as amenity greenspace that other a multifunctional role. It is therefore recommended that the focus for the settlement is on ensuring quality standards are maintained. An option may be to look to improve and provide features of semi/natural greenspace at existing sites in order to contribute towards the provision and opportunities associated with this typology.

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BERSHAM

Figure 6.2: Bersham overview map

Table 6.2: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 164 ESC06 Off Bersham Road, Amenity greenspace 0.20 57.2% 50.0% Adjacent to Heritage Centre 320 ESC16 Off Bersham Road, Provision for children 0.19 83.5% 50.9% Adjacent to Bersham and young people Heritage Centre 501 - Bersham bowling green Outdoor sports 0.12 - -

Quality

Observations from the site visit assessments highlight the generally good quality of the sites assessed.

It is also worth noting that the settlement is likely to be served to some extent by the Clywedog Trail which runs through Bersham.

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Quantity

Table 6.2a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 0.20 2.13 1.25 0.88 Provision for children 0.19 94 2.02 0.09 1.93 and young people

Bersham is sufficient against the WCB standard for amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people.

Table 6.2b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.03 -0.07 Provision for children 106 0.02 -0.18 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows that no additional form of amenity greenspace or provision for children and young people is required.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement is sufficient in terms of quality and accessibility of provision. Furthermore, no additional provision is required in the future.

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BETTISFIELD

Figure 6.3: Bettisfield overview map

Table 6.3: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 344 MAE05 Bettisfield Hall Playground Provision for children 0.06 80.1% 41.8% and young people 489 MAE07 MUGA at Bettisfield Hall* Provision for children 0.06 - - and young people

Quality

The playground site rates above the threshold and is observed from the site assessments as being to a good standard. No issues are highlighted.

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Quantity

Table 6.3a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Provision for children 0.12 161 0.75 0.09 0.66 and young people

Bettisfield sufficiently meets the WCB standard set for provision for children and young people.

Table 6.3b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Provision for children 182 0.02 -0.10 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows that no additional form of provision for children and young people is required.

Accessibility

No other form of open space provision is identified other than the provision for children and young people. Therefore a gap in catchment mapping is identified. This may look to be addressed.

Conclusion

The settlement is sufficient in terms of quality and quantity of provision for children and young people. Maintaining the quality of this site should be the priority.

There is no form of other open space provision. An aspiration may be to address this gap.

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BRADLEY

Figure 6.4: Bradley overview map

Table 6.4: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 25 GWE38 The Wauns Pitch (a) Outdoor sports 0.535 - - 26 GWE39 The Wauns Pitch (b) Outdoor sports 0.64 - - 27 GWE40 The Wauns Pitch (c) Outdoor sports 0.57 - - 28 GWE41 The Wauns Pitch (d) Outdoor sports 0.54 - - 62 GWE02 Cedar Close Amenity greenspace 0.52 55.4% 38.0% 79 GWE18 Cricket Pitch, Alyn Waters Outdoor sports 1.33 - - Country Park 129 GWE03 Heol y Parc Amenity greenspace 0.38 50.4% 39.0% 244 GWE43 The Wauns (a) Amenity greenspace 4.52 49.6% 44.0% 290 GWE37 Cricket club Provision for children 0.02 71.1% 45.5% and young people 375 GWE25 The Wauns Provision for children 0.12 64.3% 38.2% and young people 462 GWE17 Bowling green, Alyn Outdoor sports 0.14 - - Waters Country Park

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Quality

The pitches at The Wauns (KKP 25, 26, 27 and 28) do not receive a quality and value score as they form part of the wider site which is assessed as KKP 244. These sites also contribute to the quantity of amenity space as they form part of the wider KKP 244 site. The sites are located between the settlements of Bradley and Gwersyllt with communities from both settlements likely to utilise the provision. Subsequently they are included in the quantity standards for both settlements.

It is also worth noting that the settlement is likely to be well served by Alyn Waters Country Park located to the north.

Sites assessed as part of the visit process are rated as being above the set thresholds.

Quantity

Table 6.4a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 7.71 1,341 5.75 1.25 4.50 Provision for children 0.14 0.10 0.09 0.01 and young people

The settlement is sufficient both in terms of amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people.

Table 6.4b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 1.02 -5.81 Provision for children 1,519 0.01 -0.003 and young people

There are no additional forms of provision required.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement is sufficient in terms of quality, quantity and accessibility.

Given no deficiencies are identified; the priority for the settlement should be to maintain existing quality.

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BRONINGTON

Figure 6.5: Bronington overview map

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Table 6.5: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 144 BRN04 Maesllwyn Close Provision for children 0.23 79.4% 41.8% and young people 184 BRN01 Off School Lane Amenity greenspace 0.08 32.2% 12.0%

Quality

Off School Lane (KKP 184) rates below the thresholds set. No specific issues are highlighted from the site visit assessment. The scores are likely to be a reflection of the sites lack of ancillary facilities and features due to its role as a small highway verge (included as part of the sample size of sites below 0.2 hectares in size).

Quantity

Table 6.5a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 0.08 0.25 1.25 -1.00 Provision for children 0.23 318 0.72 0.09 0.63 and young people

Against the WCB Wrexham standard the settlement of Bronnington is deficient in amenity greenspace. However, it is sufficient in terms of provision for children and young people.

Table 6.5b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.01 0.37 Provision for children 360 0.03 -0.20 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows that no additional form of provision for children and young people is required.

However, additional provision of amenity greenspace is recommended if the WCB standard is to be met.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

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Conclusion

The settlement is generally sufficient in terms of quality and accessibility of provision; although the amenity greenspace site scores below the threshold for quality and value.

The priority should be to look to improve quality as long as value can also be improved if possible; particularly as the settlement is deficient in terms of quantity for amenity greenspace.

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BROUGHTON

Figure 6.6a: Broughton overview map 1 (North Broughton)

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Figure 6.6b: Broughton overview map 2 (South Broughton)

Table 6.6: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 3 BRO22 1 Football Pitch, Bersham Outdoor sports 0.61 - - Road 14 BRO26 1 Football Pitch, Solway Outdoor sports 0.64 - - Banks (a) 15 BRO27 1 Football Pitch, Solway Outdoor sports 0.26 - - Banks (b) 16 BRO28 1 Football Pitch, Solway Outdoor sports 0.20 - - Banks (c) 17 BRO29 1 Football Pitch, Solway Outdoor sports 0.72 - - Banks (d) 29 BRO19 1 Football Pitch, Wrexham Outdoor sports 0.63 - - Road (a)

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 30 BRO20 1 Football Pitch, Wrexham Outdoor sports 0.53 - - 51 BRO15 Broughton War Memorial Amenity greenspace 0.23 54.3% 54.0% 69 B197 Cemetery Cemeteries 0.87 39.5% 37.0% 87 BRO16 Erw Gaer Semi / Natural 0.44 28.2% 17.3% greenspaces 136 BRO47 Land at Broughton Heights Amenity greenspace 0.52 47.1% 29.0% 140 BRO12 Lodge Road Amenity greenspace 2.78 25.6% 22.0% 163 BRO42 Off Bersham Road Amenity greenspace 1.01 32.4% 29.0% 208 BRO14 Quarry Road Amenity greenspace 0.82 33.9% 23.0% 215 BRO06 Rhosredyn Sites (c) Amenity greenspace 0.29 29.8% 17.0% 225 BRO10 Solway Banks (a) Amenity greenspace 1.10 41.7% 34.0% 226 BRO11 Solway Banks (b) Amenity greenspace 0.55 59.2% 49.0% 227 BRO43 Solway Banks (c) Amenity greenspace 1.38 58.0% 35.0% 228 BRO18 Solway Banks (d) Amenity greenspace 2.54 35.1% 17.0% 233 B438 St Paul's Church Cemeteries 0.82 59.2% 40.0% 253 BRO04 Wrexham Road (b) Amenity greenspace 0.28 44.8% 18.0% 254 BRO44 Wrexham Road Amenity greenspace 1.02 52.9% 33.0% 278 BRO38 BMX, Solway Banks Provision for children 0.05 71.5% 45.5% and young people 349 BRO37 Quarry Road, Broughton Provision for children 0.04 75.3% 50.9% and young people 368 BRO45 Swings, Moss Valley Provision for children 0.03 85.6% 50.9% and young people 369 BRO39 Swings, Solway Banks (a) Provision for children 0.03 60.8% 54.5% and young people 370 BRO40 Swings, Solway Banks (b) Provision for children 0.16 69.1% 41.8% and young people 382 BRO35 Wrexham Road Provision for children 0.05 60.8% 41.8% and young people 472 BRO21 Bowling green, Off Outdoor sports 0.14 - - Berhsam Road 473 BRO23 Bowling green, War Outdoor sports 0.19 - - Memorial Park 474 BRO24 Tennis Court, War Outdoor sports 0.12 - - Memorial Park 475 BRO25 Tennis Court, Solway Outdoor sports 0.07 - - Banks

Quality

The pitches at Solway Banks (KKP 14, 15, 16 and 17) and Bersham Road (KKP 3) do not receive a quality and value score as they form part of wider sites which are assessed as KKP 227, 228 and 163. The same is also implemented for KKP 29 and 30 which form part of KKP 254. Subsequently they have been included as part of the quantity standards for amenity greenspace.

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A number of sites rate below the threshold for quality. This tends to be due to a lack of ancillary facilities and features (e.g. none of the sites are identified as having seating. In addition many do not contain bins or pathways). The cemetery site (KKP 69) is also observed as being overgrown and inaccessible in certain places.

It is also worth noting that the settlement is likely to be well served by Moss Valley Country Park located to the east.

Quantity

Table 6.6a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 16.11 2.38 1.25 1.13 Provision for children 0.36 0.05 0.09 -0.04 and young people 6,762 Semi/Natural 0.44 0.07 0.57 -0.50 Greenspace

Broughton is sufficient against the amenity greenspace standard set for WCB. However, it does not meet the standards set for provision for children and young people or noticeably for semi/natural greenspace.

Table 6.6b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future population Provision in 2028 Provision required in (2028) required 2028 based on WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 2.12 -6.54 Provision for children 0.02 0.33 and young people 7,658 Semi/Natural 0.10 3.92 Greenspace

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows that no additional form of amenity greenspace is required. However, a deficiency is identified for both semi/natural greenspace and provision for children and young people.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement is generally well served in terms of quantity of provision for amenity greenspace. However, quality and value of some sites could be improved.

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A deficiency in provision for children and young people and semi/natural greenspace is identified. The priority for the settlement should be to increase the amount of provision for children and young people.

The deficiency in semi/natural greenspace may help to be served to some extent by other existing forms of open space such as amenity greenspace that offer a multifunctional role. An option may be to look to improve and provide features of semi/natural greenspace at existing sites in order to contribute towards the provision and opportunities associated with semi/natural greenspace.

No quantity standards are set for cemeteries as this should be determined by instances of demand (i.e. burial capacity at sites).

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BRYMBO

Figure 6.7: Brymbo overview map

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Table 6.7: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 7 BRY09 Mountain View, Brymbo Amenity greenspace 0.51 57.0% 34.0% 54 BRY25 Bryn y Ffynnon, Brymbo Provision for children 0.07 66.0% 41.8% and young people 94 BRY19 Football Pitch, Green Outdoor sports 1.00 - - Road, Brymbo 116 BY165 Garden of rest Cemeteries 0.50 55.1% 54.0% 125 BRY07 Green Road, Brymbo Amenity greenspace 0.73 30.6% 28.0% 271 BRY24 Argoed, Brymbo Provision for children 0.09 61.9% 41.8% and young people 315 BRY28 Mountain View, Brymbo Provision for children 0.05 80.1% 54.5% and young people 363 BRY33 Swings at Greenway Drive Provision for children 0.04 66.7% 50.9% and young people 365 BRY40 Swings at Railway Road, Provision for children 0.04 63.9% 38.2% Brymbo and young people 401 BRY41 Railway Road, Brymbo Amenity greenspace 0.11 60.9% 34.0% 402 BRY32 Corner of Greenway Amenity greenspace 0.15 44.6% 38.0% Drive/Sheppard Street 445 - Mountain view pitches Outdoor sports 0.38 - - 467 BRY18 Tennis Court, Argoed Outdoor sports 0.06 - -

Quality

The pitch at Green Road (KKP 94) and Mountain View (KKP 445) do not receive quality and value scores as they form part of a wider site which (assessed as KKP 125 and KKP 7 respectively). Both are included in the quantity standards for amenity greenspace.

Only the Green Road site rates below the threshold for quality. This is predominantly due to the difficulty in accessing the site and its isolated position.

Quantity

Table 6.7a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 2.88 0.83 1.25 -0.42 Provision for children 0.29 3,466 0.08 0.09 -0.01 and young people

Brymbo is deficient against the standards set for amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people.

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Table 6.7b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future population Provision in 2028 Provision required in (2028) required 2028 based on WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.39 2.04 Provision for children 3,925 0.02 0.06 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows that additional provision of amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people is required if the WCB standard is to be met.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement is generally sufficient in terms of quality and accessibility of provision; although one amenity greenspace site scores below the threshold for quality.

The priority should be to look to improve quality if possible; particularly as the settlement is deficient in terms of quantity for amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people.

No quantity standards are set for cemeteries as this should be determined by instances of demand (i.e. burial capacity at sites).

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BURTON

Figure 6.8: Burton overview map

Table 6.8: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 297 ROS13 Greenfields Provision for children 0.03 85.6% 72.7% and young people

Quality

No significant quality problems are highlighted regarding the site.

Quantity

Table 6.8a: Current quantity standard

The settlement is deficient against the standard set for provision for children and young people.

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Table 6.8b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future population Provision in 2028 Provision required in (2028) required 2028 based on WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Provision for children 665 0.003 0.03 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows that additional provision for children and young people is required.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

No other form of open space provision is identified other than the provision for children and young people. Therefore a gap in catchment mapping is identified. This may look to be addressed.

Conclusion

The settlement is deficient in terms of quantity of provision for children and young people. Maintaining the quality of this site should be the current priority. In the future, expansion of the existing amount of provision may be required.

There is no form of other open space provision. An aspiration may be to address this gap.

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BWLCHGWYN

Figure 6.9: Bwlchgwyn overview map

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Table 6.9: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 134 BRY10 King Georges Fields, Amenity greenspace 0.42 60.7% 45.0% Bwlchgwyn 306 BRY29 King Georges Field Play Provision for children 0.18 81.4% 54.5% Area Bwlchgwyn and young people 481 BRY20 Tennis Courts, King Outdoor sports 0.10 - - Georges Fields

Quality

Both assessed sites rate above the threshold and are observed from the site assessments as being to a high standard. Furthermore, they are situated at the centre of the settlement with the benefit of being adjacent to the community centre.

Quantity

Table 6.9a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 0.42 0.72 1.25 -0.53 Provision for children 0.18 587 0.31 0.09 0.22 and young people

Bwlchgwyn sufficiently meets the standard set for provision for children and young people. However, it is deficient against the WCB standard set for amenity greenspace.

Table 6.9b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future population Provision in 2028 Provision required in (2028) required 2028 based on WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 665 0.06 0.41 Provision for children 0.03 -0.12 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows that no additional form of provision for children and young people is required.

However, additional provision of amenity greenspace is indicated if the WCB standard is to be met.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

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Conclusion

The settlement is sufficient in terms of quality and quantity of provision for children and young people. Maintaining the quality of this site should be the priority.

Deficiencies in amenity greenspace should also look to be addressed when possible.

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CEFN MAWR / ACREFAIR

Figure 6.10: Cefn Mawr / Acrefair overview map

Table 6.10: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 60 CEF10 By Plas Madoc Leisure Amenity greenspace 1.42 47.5% 24.0% Centre 61 CEF17 By Rhosymedre School Semi / Natural 3.05 20.5% 20.0% greenspaces 67 CM247 Cemetery Cemeteries 0.13 34.9% 39.0% 68 CM258 Cemetery Cemeteries 0.89 54.7% 39.0% 71 CEF14 Chatham Quarry (a) Amenity greenspace 1.17 30.2% 35.0% 72 CEF09 Chatham Quarry (b) Amenity greenspace 4.91 53.9% 39.0% 106 CEF23 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.60 - - Rhosymedre Recreation Ground 109 CEF20 Football Pitch, Ty Mawr Outdoor sports 1.04 - - 137 CEF50 Land off Llangollen Road Amenity greenspace 0.22 27.3% 26.0% 145 CEF12 Marlbrook Amenity greenspace 0.42 51.9% 40.0% 156 CEF06 Newbridge Road Amenity greenspace 0.27 21.8% 21.0% 161 CEF66 Off Aled (a) Amenity greenspace 0.48 40.1% 18.0% 169 CEF15 Off Dolydd Lane (a) Amenity greenspace 0.26 25.6% 18.0% March 2016 OSAAN Report: Knight, Kavanagh & Page 98 WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL OPEN SPACE AUDIT AND ASSESSMENT OF NEED

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 170 CEF47 Off Dolydd Lane (c) Amenity greenspace 0.23 28.1% 29.0% 182 CEF01 Off Red Lion Square Amenity greenspace 2.15 51.5% 38.0% 217 CEF08 Rhosymedre Recreation Amenity greenspace 0.41 49.0% 28.0% Ground 247 CEF07 Ty Mawr / Cae Gwilym Amenity greenspace 0.73 73.1% 55.0% Lane 272 CEF34 Ash Grove Provision for children 0.02 79.4% 41.8% and young people 280 CEF39 Bran, Plas Madoc Provision for children 0.02 80.8% 41.8% and young people 296 CEF42 Glaslyn, Plas Madoc Provision for children 0.03 83.2% 45.5% and young people 298 CEF41 Gwynant, Plas Madoc Provision for children 0.04 80.8% 45.5% and young people 307 CEF71 Lancaster Terrace Provision for children 0.06 77.3% 41.8% and young people 324 CEF31 Off Eglwysfan Provision for children 0.03 63.6% 34.5% and young people 334 CEF32 Off Plas Kynaston Lane Provision for children 0.25 70.8% 45.5% and young people 355 CEF36 Short Lane, Newbridge Provision for children 0.06 78.7% 41.8% and young people 367 CEF48 Swings off Dolydd Lane Provision for children 0.02 49.5% 41.8% and young people 377 CEF37 Ty Mawr Provision for children 0.04 72.9% 45.5% and young people 403 CEF11 Hampden Way (a) Amenity greenspace 0.14 53.4% 24.0% 404 CEF69 Next to Plas Madoc Centre Amenity greenspace 0.15 41.3% 19.0% 479 CEF22 Bowling green, Plas Outdoor sports 0.17 - - Kynaston Lane 486 CEF46 Tennis court at Plas Outdoor sports 0.08 - - Madoc Leisure Centre

Quality

The football pitch at Rhosymedre Recreation Ground (KKP 106) and Ty Mawr (KKP 109) do not specifically receive a quality and value score as they form part of a wider site (assessed as KKP 217 and KKP 247 respectively). Both are used within the quantity standards for amenity greenspace.

A number of sites rate below the threshold for quality. In most instances this is due to sites having a lack of ancillary facilities and features (i.e. bins, benches, pathways). This is likely a reflection of the sites smaller size and roles as highway verges/ visual amenities. The larger site, By Rhosymdre School (KKP 61), is observed as having little if any access.

It is also worth noting that the settlement is likely to be well served by Ty Mawr Country Park located to the south.

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Quantity

Table 6.10a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 14.60 2.01 1.25 0.76 Provision for children 0.57 0.08 0.09 -0.01 and young people 7,281 Semi/Natural 3.05 0.42 0.57 -0.15 Greenspace

The settlement of Cefn Mawr/Acrefair meets the WCB standard set for amenity greenspace. However, it does not meet the standards set for provision for children and young people and semi/natural greenspace. However, the proximity of Ty Mawr Country Park is likely to help meet the shortfall identified for semi/natural greenspace.

Table 6.10b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 1.97 -4.29 Provision for children 0.09 0.17 and young people 8,245 Semi/Natural 0.41 1.65 Greenspace

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement is generally well served in terms of quantity of provision for amenity greenspace. However, quality and value of some sites could be improved.

A deficiency in provision for children and young people and semi/natural greenspace is identified. The priority for the settlement should be to improve the quality of exiting provision for children and young people; particularly as there is a deficient in terms of quantity.

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The deficiency in semi/natural greenspace may help to be served to some extent by other existing forms of open space such as amenity greenspace as well as the nearby Ty Mawr Country Park that other multifunctional roles.

No quantity standards are set for cemeteries as this should be determined by instances of demand (i.e. burial capacity at sites).

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CHIRK

Figure 6.11: Chirk overview map

Table 6.11: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 59 CHI09 By Ysgol y Waun School Amenity greenspace 0.75 55.0% 44.0% 70 CHI20 Chapel Lane Provision for children 0.24 79.7% 54.5% and young people 78 CHI02 Coronation Drive Amenity greenspace 0.52 35.1% 28.0% 80 CHI14 Chirk Recreation Park Parks and Gardens 2.26 61.7% 61.8% 141 CHI28 Longfield Amenity greenspace 0.41 44.6% 32.0% 179 CHI06 Off Offa (a) Amenity greenspace 0.37 38.8% 38.0% 250 CHI27 Whitehurst Gardens Amenity greenspace 0.30 33.9% 9.0% 288 CHI44 Children’s Play Area by Provision for children 0.01 - - Ysgol y Waun School and young people 319 CHI22 Off B5070 Provision for children 0.12 74.6% 41.8% and young people

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 325 CHI01 Off Ewart Street Provision for children 0.01 80.4% 41.8% and young people 330 CHI19 Off Longfield Provision for children 0.09 63.2% 41.8% and young people 339 CHI21 Offa Provision for children 0.03 74.9% 50.9% and young people 381 CHI25 Whitehurst, Chirk Provision for children 0.03 53.6% 34.5% and young people 405 CHI05 Bronywaun / Longfield Amenity greenspace 0.17 39.7% 23.0% 406 CHI07 Crogen / Offa Amenity greenspace 0.20 38.8% 18.0% 440 CHI12 Off Offa pitch Outdoor sports 0.13 - - 443 - Chirk cricket pitch Outdoor sports 3.21 - - 449 - By Maes Waun pitch Outdoor sports 0.46 - - 493 CHI45 MUGA by Maes Waun Provision for children 0.01 School and young people

Quality

The provision for children and young people by Ysgol y Waun School (KKP 288 and KKP 493) do not receive a specific quality and value score as they assessed as part of the adjacent Chapel Lane site (KKP 70). However, both are used in the calculation of quantity standards for provision for children and young people. Similarly the Off Offa pitch (KKP 440) and By Maes Waun pitch (KKP 449) do not receive a quality score as they forms part of the wider sites (KKP 179 and KKP 59). Both are used in quantity standard calculations for amenity green space.

Five sites to score below the threshold for quality are classified as amenity greenspace. Only two of these, Crogen/Offa (KKP 406) and Whitehurst Gardens (KKP250), rate below the threshold for value. The former is included as part of the sample size of sites below 0.2 hectares in size. Its lower score is a reflection of the sites size and role as a highway verge. Part of the site is also tucked away with limited natural surveillance. This is a similar reason for the lower score at Whitehurst Gardens which is noted as having an uneven surface.

It is also worth noting that the settlement is well served by Brynkinalt located to the east.

Quantity

Table 6.11a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 3.31 0.88 1.25 -0.37 Provision for children 0.54 0.14 0.09 0.05 3,758 and young people Parks and Gardens 2.26 0.60 0.30 0.30

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Chirk sufficiently meets the standard for both provision for children and young people and parks and gardens. However, the settlement is deficient against amenity greenspace. Table 6.11b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.44 2.01 Provision for children 0.06 -0.16 4,256 and young people Parks and Gardens 0.29 -0.98

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows that no additional form of parks and gardens or provision for children and young people is required. However, a deficiency is identified for amenity greenspace.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement is generally sufficient in terms of quality and accessibility of provision; although a deficiency in amenity greenspace is identified in terms of quality and quantity. The priority should be to look to improve quality if possible; particularly as the settlement is deficient in terms of quantity for amenity greenspace.

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COEDPOETH

Figure 6.12: Coedpoeth overview map

Table 6.12: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 5 COE21 1 Football Pitch, Heol Outdoor sports 0.58 - - Maelor (a) 6 COE22 Heol Maelor (b) Outdoor sports 0.54 - - 53 COE13 Bryn Gwyn Amenity greenspace 0.24 49.9% 18.0% 65 CO158 Cemetery Cemeteries 1.29 52.9% 39.0% 86 COE34 Enterprise Centre, Amenity greenspace 0.63 76.0% 40.0% Coedpoeth 127 COE01 Heol Maelor, adjacent to Amenity greenspace 2.59 58.8% 34.0% Football Pitches 151 Nant Mill Amenity greenspace 0.21 185 COE06 Off Smithy Road (c) Amenity greenspace 0.57 28.5% 17.0% 192 COE10 Off Talwrn Road Amenity greenspace 1.21 45.2% 34.0% 193 COE14 Off Talwrn Road (b) Amenity greenspace 0.25 29.8% 17.0% 276 COE37 BMX Heol Maelor, Provision for children 0.06 70.8% 41.8% Penygelli and young people

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 283 COE28 Bryn Gwyn Provision for children 0.08 80.8% 41.8% and young people 301 COE25 Heol Maelor, Penygelli Provision for children 0.11 76.6% 41.8% and young people 311 COE26 Memorial Park Play Area, Provision for children 0.05 74.9% 45.5% Nant Road and young people 316 COE29 Nant Mill Provision for children 0.03 73.2% 41.6% and young people 338 COE27 Off Talwrn Road Provision for children 0.04 84.2% 41.8% and young people 407 COE03 Off Heol Glyndwr Amenity greenspace 0.16 35.5% 18.0% 409 COE15 Heol Offa Gospel Mission Amenity greenspace 0.19 33.9% 18.0% Hall 421 - Memorial Park, Nant Road Parks and Gardens 0.73 52.5% 54.5% 476 COE19 Tennis court, Memorial Outdoor sports 0.06 - - Park 477 COE20 Bowling green, Memorial Outdoor sports 0.14 - - Park

Quality

The pitches at Heol Maelor (KKP 5 and 6) does not receive a quality and value score as they form part of a wider site which is assessed as KKP 127. They are included in the quantity calculations for amenity greenspace.

Several sites rate below the threshold for quality. In most instances this is due to sites having a lack of ancillary facilities and features (i.e. bins, benches, pathways) due to their role as visual amenities. The only specific observation from the site visits is for the Cemetery (KKP 65) which is noted as potentially needing some improvement to general maintenance.

It is also worth noting that the settlement is likely to be served to some extent by Nant Mill Country Park and Clywedog Trail located to the south.

Quantity

Table 6.12a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 7.17 1.43 1.25 0.18 Provision for children 0.37 0.07 0.09 -0.02 5,028 and young people Parks and Gardens 0.73 0.15 0.30 -0.15

The settlement sufficiently meets the WCB standard set for amenity greenspace. However, Coedpoerth is deficient against provision of parks and gardens and for provision for children and young people.

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Table 6.12b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.97 -0.05 Provision for children 0.03 0.14 5,694 and young people Parks and Gardens 0.12 0.98

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows a deficiency is identified for provision for children and young people and most noticeably for parks and gardens. The settlement is however sufficient in terms of amenity greenspace.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The priority should be addressing the deficiency in quality of existing sites. Future population growth may require additional play provision to be met.

It may also be considered that no additional parks and gardens provision is warranted as the settlement is also served by Nant Mill Country Park.

No quantity standards are set for cemeteries as this should be determined by instances of demand (i.e. burial capacity at sites).

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CROSS LANES

Figure 6.13: Cross Lanes overview map

Table 6.13: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 222 SES03 Sesswick Hall Cottages Amenity greenspace 0.05 46.3% 24.0% 410 SES04 Bedwell Crescent Amenity greenspace 0.10 51.8% 29.0%

Both sites rate above the threshold and are observed from the site assessments as being to a high standard. No issues are highlighted.

Quantity

Table 6.13a: Current quantity standard

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Cross Lanes is deficient against the amenity greenspace standard set. However, the settlement does have a number of smaller amenity greenspaces that are likely to contribute to the perception of provision.

Table 6.13b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 418 0.02 0.37

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows a deficiency is identified for amenity greenspace.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The deficiency in amenity greenspace should look to be addressed. However, the priority in the short term may be to maintain quality.

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DOLYWERN / LLWYNMAWR

Figure 6.14: Dolywern / Llwynmawr overview map

Table 6.14: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 57 GLY03 By Community Hall, Amenity greenspace 0.45 46.8% 33.0% Opposite Stryt Pentre (b) 266 - Coed Colfryn, Llwynmawr Semi / Natural 6.71 - - greenspaces 285 GLY08 By Bowling Green, Provision for children 0.01 50.5% 38.2% opposite Stryt Pentre, and young people Dolywern

Quality

Coed Colfryn, Llwynmawr does not receive a quality and value score. Access to the site could not be established during the site visit process.

The provision for children and young people By Bowling Green, opposite Stryt Pentre, Dolywern (KKP 285) rates below the threshold for quality. The site is observed as being a bit run down and requiring better security at entrances.

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Quantity

Table 6.14a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 0.45 2.15 1.25 0.90 Provision for children 0.01 0.05 0.09 -0.04 and young people 209 Semi/Natural 6.71 32.11 0.57 31.54 Greenspace

The settlement is sufficient against the WCB standards for both amenity greenspace and semi-natural greenspace. For the latter this is significantly sufficient. Dolywern/ Llwynmawr is however deficient against the standard set for provision for children and young people.

Table 6.14b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.06 -0.15 Provision for children 0.002 0.01 and young people 237 Semi/Natural 0.90 -6.57 Greenspace

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows that no additional form of amenity greenspace or semi/natural greenspace is required. However, a small deficiency is identified for provision for children and young people.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

Addressing the quality of existing provision is the priority. In addition, looking to expand equipment on site in the future should also be explored.

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FRONCYSYLLTE

Figure 6.15: Froncysyllte overview map

Table 6.15: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 235 LLR13 Surrounding Community Amenity greenspace 0.34 47.9% 39.0% Centre, Froncysyllte 279 LLR12 Bottom of Woodland Provision for children 0.01 78.4% 45.5% Grove, Froncysyllte and young people 424 - Community Centre Play Provision for children 0.01 78.4% 45.5% Area, Froncysyllte and young people 447 - Woodland Grove* Amenity greenspace 0.14 - -

Quality

All three assessed sites rate above the threshold and are observed from the site assessments as being to a high standard. No issues are highlighted.

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Quantity

Table 6.15a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 0.48 0.97 1.25 -0.28 Provision for children 0.02 496 0.04 0.09 -0.05 and young people

Froncysllte is deficient against the standard set for provision for children and young people and amenity greenspace.

Table 6.15b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.06 0.22 Provision for children 562 0.002 0.03 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows a deficiency is identified for amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

Deficiencies in quantity of amenity greenspace should look to be addressed.

The settlement is also likely to be deficient in provision for children and young people in the future which may need to be addressed.

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GARTH

Figure 6.16: Garth overview map

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Table 6.16: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 58 LLR01 By Llwyn Onn, Garth Amenity greenspace 0.38 15.7% 16.0% 118 LLR15 Garth Brickworks Amenity greenspace 0.22 31.4% 22.0% 294 LLR14 Garth Brickworks Play Provision for children 0.02 83.5% 41.8% Area and young people 379 LLR11 West of Bryn Teg, Garth Provision for children 0.16 68.0% 41.8% and young people

By Llwyn Onn, Garth rates below the threshold for both quality and value. Site observations identify it is a grazing field with over grown grass.

Open space provision such as Garth Brickworks amenity greenspace and play area (KKP 118 and KKP 294) are also likely to be used by residents of nearby Trevor.

Quantity

Table 6.16a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 0.60 1.59 1.25 0.34 Provision for children 0.18 377 0.48 0.09 0.41 and young people

Garth meets the standard set for amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people.

Table 6.16b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.07 -0.07 Provision for children 422 0.02 -0.14 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows a no additional amenity greenspace or provision for children and young people is required.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

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Conclusion

Ensuring the quality of current provision for children and young people should be considered the priority for the settlement.

Addressing the quality deficiency in amenity greenspace may also be warranted if the quality of provision for children and young people is deemed sufficient in the future.

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GLYN CEIRIOG

Figure 6.17: Glyn Ceiriog overview map

Table 6.17: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 99 LGC04 Football Pitch, off Maybury Outdoor sports 0.64 - - Avenue 176 LGC06 Off Maybury Avenue Provision for children 0.20 61.9% 38.2% and young people 198 LGC02 Park, off Maybury Avenue Amenity greenspace 2.17 53.2% 34.0%

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 487 LGC01 Multi-use Games Area* Provision for children 0.13 - - and young people

Quality

The Football pitch, off Maybury Aveneu (KKP 99) does not receive a quality and value score as it forms part of a wider site which is assessed as KKP 198. It is included in the quantity standards for amenity greenspace. No other quality issues are highlighted.

Quantity

Table 6.17a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (H) Amenity greenspace 2.81 3.92 1.25 2.67 Provision for children 0.33 717 0.46 0.09 0.37 and young people

Glyn Ceiriog meets the standard set for amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people.

Table 6.17b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (E) Amenity greenspace 0.37 -1.80 Provision for children 812 0.09 -0.26 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows no additional provision is required for amenity greenspace or provision for children and young people.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

Ensuring the quality of current provision should be considered the priority for the settlement.

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GRESFORD AND MARFORD

Figure 6.18: Gresford and Marford overview map

Table 6.18: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 4 GRE13 Chester Road (b) Amenity greenspace 0.83 79.6% 60.0% 37 GR140 All Saints church Cemeteries 0.95 73.6% 58.0% 45 GRE20 Blackthorn Close Amenity greenspace 0.33 47.9% 48.0%

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 74 GRE19 Chester Road / Clappers Outdoor sports 3.30 - - Lane 75 GRE15 Chester Road / Claypit Provision for children 0.39 79.4% 54.5% Lane and young people 96 GRE11 Football Pitch, Gresford Outdoor sports 0.45 - - Village Recreation Club 112 GRE08 Football Pitch, Wynnstay Outdoor sports 0.45 - - Lane 158 GRE04 North of Redland Close Amenity greenspace 0.30 64.7% 50.0% 177 GRE01 Off Mayflower Drive Amenity greenspace 0.23 42.2% 45.0% 260 - Marford Quarry Semi / Natural 18.97 78.6% 59.1% greenspaces 267 - Maes Y Pant Semi / Natural 28.07 65.8% 59.1% greenspaces 277 GRE18 BMX Track, High Street Provision for children 0.04 61.9% 72.7% and young people 302 GRE17 High Street, Gresford Provision for children 0.07 90.7% 72.7% and young people 444 Chester Road football Outdoor sports 0.26 - - pitch

Quality

The outdoor sports provision at Chester Road/Clappers Lane (KKP 74) and Gresford Village Recreation Club (KKP 96) do not receive a quality and value score as they are considered to be purely for sporting purposes only. Similarly the pitch at Wynnstay Lane (KKP 112) does not receive a quality and value score as it is a locked site; available only for club use.

The football pitch at Chester Road (KKP 444) does not receive a quality and value score as it forms part of the wider site (KKP 4). It is included in the calculation of quantity standards for amenity greenspace.

The one site to score below the threshold for quality is Off Mayflower Drive (KKP 177). It rates below the threshold due to its role as a highway verge; the site has no discernible features and in addition it is steeply sloped.

Quantity

Table 6.18a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 1.95 0.41 1.25 -0.84 Provision for children 0.50 0.11 0.09 0.02 and young people 4,726 Semi/Natural 47.04 9.95 0.57 9.38 Greenspace

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The settlement sufficiently meets the WCB standards set for provision for children and young people and semi/natural greenspace. For the latter this is particularly noticeable. The settlement is deficient against the amenity greenspace standard. However, the presence of large semi/natural sites in the settlement, such as Marford Quarry and Maes Y Pant, are likely to compensate for any deficiency identified.

Table 6.18b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.24 4.74 Provision for children 0.09 -0.02 and young people 5,352 Semi/Natural 6.21 -43.99 Greenspace

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows a deficiency is identified for amenity greenspace. However, no additional provision for children and young people or semi/natural greenspace is required.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The quantity deficiency in amenity greenspace is likely to be met by the large amount of semi/natural greenspace identified (e.g. sites such as Marford Quarry and Maes Y Pant). Ensuring the quality of existing provision should be considered the priority.

No quantity standards are set for cemeteries as this should be determined by instances of demand (i.e. burial capacity at sites).

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GWERSYLLT

Figure 6.19: Gwersyllt overview map

Table 6.19: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 25 GWE38 The Wauns – pitch a Outdoor sports 0.54 - - 26 GWE39 The Wauns – pitch b Outdoor sports 0.64 - - 27 GWE40 The Wauns – pitch c Outdoor sports 0.57 - - 28 GWE41 The Wauns – pitch d Outdoor sports 0.54 - - 63 GWE08 Cedar Drive Amenity greenspace 1.13 28.1% 18.0% 73 GWE06 Chatsworth Drive Amenity greenspace 0.45 43.3% 19.0% 88 GWE07 Ferndale Rise Amenity greenspace 0.24 42.2% 24.0% 128 GWE42 Heol y Coed Amenity greenspace 0.81 35.3% 23.0% 131 G120 Holy Trinity church Cemeteries 2.34 61.3% 44.0% cemetery 155 GWE12 New Road Amenity greenspace 0.44 48.8% 38.0% 201 GWE05 Pendre Way Amenity greenspace 1.23 45.9% 33.0% 231 GWE55 St Giles Park Amenity greenspace 0.42 38.0% 24.0% 244 GWE43 The Wauns Amenity greenspace 4.52 49.6% 44.0%

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 290 GWE37 Cricket Club MUGA Provision for children 0.06 71.1% 45.5% and young people 317 GWE34 New Road, Summerhill Provision for children 0.06 73.5% 54.5% and young people 354 GWE32 Second Avenue Provision for children 0.05 69.4% 54.5% and young people 396 GWE59 Hardwick Drive Amenity greenspace 0.11 40.9% 19.0% 397 GWE58 Summer Hill Park Amenity greenspace 0.17 40.9% 24.0% 462 GWE19 Bowling Green, Alyn Outdoor sports 0.14 - - Waters Country Park 502 GWE04 Maes-Y-Coed* Amenity greenspace 0.06 - -

Quality

The pitches at the Wauns (KKP 25, 26, 27, 28) site are included in the quantity provision for the settlement due to their close proximity. The pitches do not receive a quality score as they form part of the wider site (KKP 244). They are included in the quantity standards for amenity greenspace. The play provision located between the settlement and Bradley are also included in the quantity provision levels for Gwersyllt.

The majority of the sites to score below the threshold for quality are amenity greenspace identified as highway verges. Subsequently these do not have ancillary facilities and features (i.e. bins, benches, pathways) due to their role as visual amenities. No site specific problems are highlighted.

It is also worth noting that the settlement is likely to be served to some extent by Alyn Waters Country Park located to the north and Moss Valley Country Park to the west.

Quantity

Table 6.19a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 11.87 1.63 1.25 0.38 Provision for children 0.17 7,303 0.02 0.09 -0.07 and young people

The settlement of Gwersyllt is slightly deficient against the WCB standard set for the provision for children and young people.

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Table 6.19b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 1.61 -1.53 Provision for children 8,270 0.08 0.57 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows a deficiency is identified for provision for children and young people.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The priority should be to look to improve quality if possible; particularly as the settlement is deficient in terms of quantity for amenity greenspace.

No quantity standards are set for cemeteries as this should be determined by instances of demand (i.e. burial capacity at sites).

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GWYNFRYN

Figure 6.20: Gwynfryn overview map

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Table 6.20: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 286 MIN07 By Ffordd Uchaf, Gwynfryn Provision for children 0.03 77.3% 38.2% and young people 504 MIN05 Football Pitch Ffordd Uchaf Outdoor Sports 0.08 - - Gwynfryn

Quality

The site rates above the threshold and is observed from the site assessments as being to a good condition standard. No issues are highlighted.

It is also worth noting that the settlement is likely to be served to some extent by nearby Minera Country Park located to the south.

Quantity

Table 6.20a: Current quantity standard

Gwynfryn is sufficient against the standard set for provision for children and young people.

Table 6.20b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Provision for children 217 0.004 -0.01 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows no additional provision is required.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

Existing provision is sufficient in terms of quantity and quality. The focus should be on maintaining quality of existing provision.

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HALTON

Figure 6.21: Halton overview map

Table 6.21: Open space sites

KKP LA Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref ref (ha) score score 262 - Black Park Amenity greenspace 0.72 46.3% 19.0% 274 CHI26 Black Park Play Area Provision for children 0.07 78.4% 41.8% and young people

Quality

Black Park (KKP 262) receives a value score below the threshold. Site observations identify it is a private site with access allowed for people to walk dogs only.

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Quantity

Table 6.21a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 0.72 3.64 1.25 2.39 Provision for children 0.07 198 0.35 0.09 0.26 and young people

The settlement is sufficient against the standards set for amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people.

Table 6.21b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.09 -0.44 Provision for children 224 0.008 -0.05 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows no additional provision is required.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

Settlement is well served for open space provision against the WCB standard. Therefore the focus should be on maintaining quality of existing provision.

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HANMER

Figure 6.22: Hanmer overview map

Table 6.22: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 495 HAN06 Hanmer AGS* Amenity greenspace 0.05 - -

Quality

No quality of value scores are provided for the site as it was included after the site visits had been carried out.

Quantity

Table 6.22a: Current quantity standard

The settlement is deficient against the standard set for amenity greenspace.

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Table 6.21b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 174 0.06 0.22

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows additional provision is required in order to meet the WCB standard.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement is deficient in terms of quantity of provision for amenity greenspace. Ensuring the quality of this site should be the current priority. In the future, expansion of the existing amount of provision may be required.

There is no form of play provision. An aspiration may be to address this gap.

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HOLT

Figure 6.22: Holt overview map

Table 6.22: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 76 HOL04 Church Green, adjacent Parks and Gardens 0.32 52.0% 59.1% to Quakers Way 84 HOL13 Dee Lane Semi / Natural 3.60 44.4% 30.9% greenspaces 93 HOL07 Football Pitch, Francis Outdoor sports 0.49 - - Lane 114 HOL10 Francis Lane Outdoor sports 0.66 - -

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 289 HOL09 Church Green, adjacent Provision for children 0.03 77.0% 72.7% to Quakers Way and young people 326 HOL08 Off Fairview Provision for children 0.02 84.5% 72.7% and young people 430 - Holt Allotment* Allotments 0.33 - - 431 - Holt Cemetery* Cemeteries 0.44 - - 448 - Smithfield Green* Amenity greenspace 0.06 - - 498 - Holton bowling green Outdoor sports 0.16 - -

Quality

The outdoor sports provision at Francis Lane (KKP 93 and 114) do not receive a quality and value score as they are considered to be purely for sporting purposes only. Furthermore, the site is locked with access likely to be only for club use.

The only site to score below the threshold for quality is Church Green, adjacent to Quakers Way (KKP 76). No specific problems are highlighted from the site visit assessment. However, it is noted that the site is only partially fenced and could benefit from additional seating.

No quality or value scores are provided for sites KKP 430 and KKP 431 due to their late inclusion in the study.

Quantity

Table 6.22a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 0.06 0.05 1.25 -1.20 Provision for children 0.05 0.05 0.09 -0.04 and young people 1,097 Parks and gardens 0.32 0.29 0.30 -0.01 Semi/Natural 3.60 3.28 0.57 2.71 Greenspace

The settlement of Holt is deficient against the standard for provision for amenity greenspace, children and young people and parks and gardens. However, the settlement is sufficient in terms of semi/natural greenspace and parks and gardens.

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Table 6.22b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.06 1.49 Provision for children 0.01 0.06 and young people 1,242 Parks and gardens 0.04 0.05 Semi/Natural 0.47 -2.89 Greenspace

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows no additional provision is required for semi/natural greenspace. However, a deficiency in amenity greenspace, provision for children and young people and parks and gardens are identified. The deficiency in amenity greenspace is likely to be served to some extent by the existence of the semi/natural greenspace within the settlement.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of the OSAAN of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

Addressing the quantity deficiency of provision for children and young people should be the priority for the settlement.

Consideration to improving the quality of parks and gardens provision should also be explored; particularly as there is a deficiency in provision as well as for other typologies such as amenity greenspace.

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LLAY

Figure 6.23: Llay overview map

Table 6.23: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 38 LL134 Allotments Allotments 0.12 - - 50 LLA06 Bromfield Avenue Amenity greenspace 0.57 49.6% 40.0% 82 LLA17 Cricket Pitch, Miners Outdoor sports 1.36 - - Welfare Institute 92 LLA13 Football Pitch, Alyn Outdoor sports 0.60 - - Waters Country Park 98 LLA18 Football Pitch, Miners Outdoor sports 0.28 - - Welfare Institute 107 LLA12 Football Pitch, Shones Outdoor sports 0.47 - - Lane 138 LLA08 Llay Miners Welfare Outdoor sports 0.45 - - Institute (a)

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 139 LLA09 Llay Miners Welfare Outdoor sports 0.73 - - Institute (b) 152 LLA10 Nant y Gaer / Singret Amenity greenspace 2.94 51.8% 55.0% Valley, Off Tenth Avenue 171 LLA11 Off Eighth Avenue Amenity greenspace 0.73 61.2% 54.0% 207 LLA03 Quarry Bank Amenity greenspace 1.02 57.9% 50.0% 218 LLA31 Rowan Close Amenity greenspace 0.22 46.3% 53.0% 259 LLA01 Central Gardens Parks and gardens 0.44 69.0% 59.1% 270 LLA21 Alyn Waters Country Park Provision for children 0.20 95.5% 72.7% and young people 398 LLA29 Birch Court Amenity greenspace 0.14 40.5% 19.0% 464 LLA14 Bowling green (a), Miners Outdoor sports 0.13 - - Welfare Institute 465 LLA15 Bowling green (b), Miners Outdoor sports 0.13 - - Welfare Institute 466 LLA16 MUGA, Miners Welfare Outdoor sports 0.12 - - Institute 488 LLA02 Multi-use Games Area* Provision for children 0.03 - - and young people

Quality

The outdoor sports provision at Llay Miners Welfare Institute (KKP 82, 98, 138, and 139) do not receive a quality and value score as they are considered to be for sporting purposes only.

No quality and value score is attributed to the Allotments (KKP 38) site as they could not be accessed or viewed due to being locked.

Shones Lane pitch (KKP 107) does not receive a quality and value score as it forms part of a wider site which is assessed as KKP 207. It is included in the quantity standards for amenity greenspace.

Similarly the pitch at Alyn Water Country Park (KKP 92) does not receive a quality and value score as it is a pitch within a larger site. It is worth noting that Alyn Waters Country Park located to the south west of the settlement is likely to provide a significant contribution to the provision of open space in the area.

Birch Court is the only site rate below thresholds for quality and value. It is a relative small site acting as a visual amenity. No specific problems are noted.

It is also worth noting that the settlement is likely to be served to some extent by Alyn Waters Country Park located to the south west.

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Quantity

Table 6.23a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Allotments 0.12 0.03 - - Amenity greenspace 6.09 1.38 1.25 0.13 Parks and gardens 0.44 4,413 0.10 0.30 -0.20 Provision for children 0.23 0.05 0.09 -0.04 and young people

Llay is sufficient against the standard set for amenity greenspace. For provision for children and young people and parks and gardens the settlement is deficient. Provision of allotments should be determined by local demand i.e. waiting list numbers.

Table 6.23b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Allotments - - Amenity greenspace 0.81 0.16 Parks and gardens 4,997 0.06 1.06 Provision for children 0.02 0.22 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows, a deficiency in provision for children and young people, amenity greenspace and parks and gardens are identified.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The priority for the settlement is to address the quantity deficiency of provision for children and young people.

Investigating the addition of play provision at an existing amenity greenspace, such as Birch Court, may help to increase quality and value of the wider site.

Additional provision of parks and gardens is identified. However, ensuring the quality and looking to enhance the features of existing amenity greenspaces and parks provision may help to alleviate this future requirement; particularly as the settlement is located within close proximity to large forms of provision such as Alyn Waters Country Park.

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No quantity standards are set for allotments as this should be determined by instances of demand (i.e. waiting lists). As waiting lists exist across the local authority area it is likely that additional forms of provision are required.

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MARCHWIEL

Figure 6.24: Marchwiel overview map

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Table 6.24: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 102 37316 Football Pitch, off Station Outdoor sports 0.32 - - Road 188 36951 Off Station Road (a) Amenity greenspace 0.70 48.1% 39.0% 189 39508 Off Station Road (b) Semi / Natural 1.71 35.9% 30.9% greenspaces 263 - Percy Avenue, Marchwiel Amenity greenspace 0.06 30.2% 17.0% 356 38777 Skate Park, off Station Provision for children 0.07 71.8% 41.8% Road and young people 359 38412 Station Road Provision for children 0.06 75.9% 50.9% and young people

The settlement is also served by the outdoor sports facility at Plassey Oaks Golf Complex.

Quality

The Football Pitch off Station Road (KKP 102) does not receive a quality and value score as it forms part of a wider site which is assessed as KKP 188. As it is part of the wider amenity greenspace site it is included in the quantity standards below.

No specific problems are highlighted from the site visit assessment for the two sites to score below the threshold for quality; Off Station Road (a) (KKP 188) and Percy Avenue (KKP 263).

Quantity

Table 6.24a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 1.08 0.97 1.25 -0.28 Provision for children 0.13 0.12 0.09 0.03 and young people 1,117 Semi/Natural 1.71 1.53 0.57 0.96 Greenspace

The settlement is sufficient against the WCB standard for both provision for children and young people and semi/natural greenspace. However, there is a deficiency in terms of amenity greenspace.

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Table 6.24b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.15 0.50 Provision for children 0.02 -0.02 and young people 1,265 Semi/Natural 0.23 -0.99 Greenspace

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows no additional provision is required for semi/natural greenspace or provision for children and young people. However, a deficiency in amenity greenspace is identified.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement is well served in terms of quantity for semi/natural greenspace and provision for children and young people.

The deficiency in amenity greenspace is likely to be served to some extent by the semi/natural greenspace provision. Therefore the priority in the settlement is to address the quality deficiencies identified.

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MINERA

Figure 6.25: Minera overview map

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Table 6.25: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 34 MIN02 Football Pitch, Minera Amenity greenspace 0.80 - - 100 MIN04 Football Pitch (b), Minera Outdoor sports 0.50 - - 147 MIN01 Minera Park Amenity greenspace 0.56 57.3% 23.0% 313 MIN06 Minera Park play area Provision for children 0.24 76.3% 41.8% and young people

Quality

KKP 34 and 100 do not receive a quality and value score as they were observed as being overgrown and inaccessible. The football pitch is included in the quantity standards calculation for amenity greenspace as it forms part of the wider site (KKP 34).

It is also worth noting that the settlement is likely to be served to some extent by nearby Minera Country Park located to the west.

Quantity

Table 6.25a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 1.86 4.16 1.25 2.91 Provision for children 0.24 447 0.54 0.09 0.45 and young people

Minera is sufficient against the WCB standard for amenity greenspace and level in terms provision for children and young people.

Table 6.25b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.25 -1.23 Provision for children 506 0.03 -0.19 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows no additional provision is required for provision for children and young people or amenity greenspace.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

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Conclusion

The settlement is generally well served in terms of quantity of amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people. However, this is on the basis that KKP 34 and 100 are available for public use.

The priority in the settlement is to maintain current quality levels of provision; unless the sites in question are not available leading to a potential requirement to improve access and usage in the future.

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OVERTON

Figure 6.26: Overton overview map

Table 6.26: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 111 MIN02 Football Pitch Outdoor sports 0.37 - - 199 MIN04 Cricket Pitch, Wrexham Outdoor sports 1.43 - - Road 345 MIN06 Playground Wrexham Rd Provision for children 0.29 79.7% 45.5% and young people 452 OVE02 Overton tennis courts Outdoor sports 0.17 - - 499 - Overton bowling green Outdoor sports 0.13 - - 500 - Overton cemetery* Cemeteries 0.38 - -

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Quality

The two outdoor sports sites (KKP 111 and 199) do not receive a quality and value score as they were observed as being specifically for sports use. No problems regarding the play site are identified from the site visit observation.

Quantity

Table 6.26a: Current quantity standard

Against the WCB standard set for provision for children and young people the settlement of Overton is sufficient.

Table 6.26b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Provision for children 990 0.04 -0.20 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows no additional provision is required for provision for children and young people.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping for provision for children and young people.

No other form of open space provision is identified other than the provision for children and young people. Therefore a gap in catchment mapping is identified. This may look to be addressed.

Conclusion

The settlement is generally well served in terms of quantity of provision for children and young people.

The priority for the settlement is to maintain current quality levels.

There is no form of other open space provision. An aspiration may be to address this gap.

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PENLEY

Figure 6.27: Penley overview map

Table 6.27: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 130 MAE02 Hill Crest Amenity greenspace 0.22 31.8% 17.0% 333 MAE04 Off Pendas Park Provision for children 0.13 72.2% 41.8% and young people 417 MAE08 Winston Way Amenity greenspace 0.32 32.2% 24.0%

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Quality

The two amenity greenspace sites rate below the threshold for quality. In most instances this is due to sites having a lack of ancillary facilities and features (i.e. bins, benches, pathways) predominantly due to their role as visual amenities.

Quantity

Table 6.27a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 0.54 0.66 1.25 -0.59 Provision for children 0.13 814 0.16 0.09 0.08 and young people

Penley is sufficient against the WBC standard for provision for children and young people. However, there is a deficiency identified in terms of amenity greenspace. There are, however, a number a smaller sided amenity greenspace sites that may contribute to the perception of provision.

Table 6.27b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.07 0.61 Provision for children 922 0.02 -0.05 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows no additional provision is required for provision for children and young people. However, a deficiency in amenity greenspace is identified.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement is generally well served in terms of quantity of provision for children and young people against the WCB standard.

A deficiency in amenity greenspace is also identified. However, as there are existing sites below the quality threshold, the priority for the settlement should be addressing the quality deficiencies highlighted.

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PENTRE

Figure 6.28: Pentre overview map

Table 6.28: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 343 CHI23 Pentre play area Provision for children 0.04 70.1% 41.8% and young people 422 - Pentre Amenity greenspace 0.33 51.0% 29.0%

Quality

No issues are observed from the site visit assessments. Observations highlight the generally good standard of provision.

It is also worth noting that the settlement is likely to be well served by Ty Mawr Country Park located to the west.

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Quantity

Table 6.28a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 0.33 3.17 1.25 1.92 Provision for children 0.04 104 0.38 0.09 0.29 and young people

The settlement of Pentre is sufficient against the WCB standard for both amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people.

Table 6.28b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.04 -0.18 Provision for children 118 0.005 -0.03 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows no additional provision is required.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement sufficiently meets the WCB standards. Priority should therefore be to ensure current quality levels are maintained.

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PENYCAE

Figure 6.29: Penycae overview map

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Table 6.29: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 1 PEN05 1 Football Pitch, Afon Outdoor sports 0.37 - - Eitha (a) 2 PEN07 1 Football Pitch, Afon Outdoor sports 0.86 - - Eitha (b) 36 PEN04 Afon Eitha Amenity greenspace 3.02 39.3% 22.0% 181 PEN03 Off Poplar Road Amenity greenspace 0.72 41.0% 38.0% 269 PEN10 Afon Eitha Provision for children 0.03 80.8% 41.8% and young people 328 PEN11 Off Hall Street Provision for children 0.04 79.4% 41.8% and young people 335 PEN16 Off Poplar Road Provision for children 0.02 47.8% 41.8% and young people 411 PEN02 Groesfan (b) Amenity greenspace 0.14 33.9% 23.0% 434 - Pant Old Brickworks Outdoor sports 1.77 - - 480 PEN06 Multi-use Games Area, Provision for children 0.17 - - Afon Eitha* and young people 490 PEN15 Tennis courts, Afon Eitha Outdoor sports 0.07 - - 503 - Rhos Pant Brickworks Semi / Natural 3.54 - - OG* greenspaces

Quality

The football pitches at Afon Eitha (KKP 1 and 2) do not receive a quality and value score as they form part of a wider site which is assessed as KKP 36. The pitch at KKP 1 is included within the quantity standards for amenity greenspace. One of the pitches (KKP 2) is fenced and therefore only accessible for match use. For this reason it is not included in the quantity standards below. Similarly the pitch at Pant Old Brickworks does not receive a quality and value score as it is only intended for use as sports provision.

All three amenity greenspaces rate below the threshold for quality. Both the Afon Eitha (KKP 36) and Off Poplar Road (KKP 181) sites are observed as having areas overgrown or poorly maintained. Groesfan (KKP 411) is a small site of grass with no features.

Quantity

Table 6.29a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 4.25 1.34 1.25 0.09 Provision for children 0.26 0.08 0.09 -0.01 and young people 3,183 Semi/Natural 3.54 1.11 0.57 0.54 Greenspace

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Penycae is sufficient in terms of amenity greenspace. However, the settlement is slightly deficient in provision for children and young people against the WCB standard.

Table 6.29b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.58 0.26 Provision for children 0.03 0.06 and young people 3,605 Semi/Natural 0.46 -1.48 Greenspace

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows additional provision is required for amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

To some extent the settlement is also likely to be served by open space provision in the nearby settlement of Rhosllannerchrugog and Johnstown.

The priority should be to improve quality of existing amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people if possible; particularly as the settlement is deficient in terms of future quantity for both. Opportunities to expand quantity of provision should also be sought.

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PONTFADOG

Figure 6.30: Pontfadog overview map

Table 6.30: Open space sites

KKP LA Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref ref (ha) score score 308 GLY07 Land fronting B4500 Provision for children 0.02 69.1% 41.8% and young people

Quality

The play area is observed as basic with the swings on site being rusty. Some edges of the wet pore surface are also starting to require attention. However, despite this it still scores highly for quality and value.

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Table 6.30a: Current quantity standard

In terms of quantity, Pontfadog sufficiently meets the standard set for provision for children and young people.

Table 6.30b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Provision for children 191 0.003 -0.003 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows no additional need in provision for children and young people is required.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping for provision for children and young people.

No other form of open space provision is identified other than the provision for children and young people. Therefore a gap in catchment mapping is identified. This may look to be addressed.

Conclusion

The settlement is generally well served in terms of quantity of provision for children and young people.

The priority for the settlement is to maintain current quality levels of provision. Despite scoring above the threshold, the equipment present on site is observed as requiring attention.

There is no form of other open space provision. An aspiration may be to address this gap.

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RHOSLLANNERCHRUGOG AND JOHNSTOWN

Figure 6.31: Rhosllannerchrugog and Johnstown overview map

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Table 6.31: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 10 RHO19 Recreation Ground, Heol Outdoor sports 0.85 - - Kenyon (a) 11 RHO20 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.77 - - Recreation Ground, Heol Kenyon (b) 47 RHO24 Bowling Green, Peter Outdoor Sports 0.28 - - Street 52 RHO06 Bryn Avenue Amenity greenspace 0.66 47.5% 29.0% 66 RH206 Cemetery Cemeteries 2.38 47.2% 29.0% 122 RHO17 Glanrafon (a) Amenity greenspace 0.37 41.9% 28.0% 123 RHO18 Glanrafon (b) Amenity greenspace 0.22 50.7% 39.0% 143 RHO42 Maes Y Gornel Amenity greenspace 1.28 36.8% 28.0% 150 RHO43 Mountain Street Amenity greenspace 0.20 37.9% 12.0% 172 RHO07 Off Ffordd Offa Amenity greenspace 0.90 39.3% 29.0% 204 RHO14 Ponciau Banks Amenity greenspace 5.68 53.6% 35.0% 213 RHO01 Recreation Ground, Heol Amenity greenspace 2.45 66.5% 39.0% Kenyon 219 RHO25 Football Pitch, Ponciau Outdoor sports 0.68 - - Banks 245 RHO05 Top of Berwyn Amenity greenspace 1.10 65.7% 39.0% 246 RHO02 Top of Delyn Amenity greenspace 0.23 33.9% 17.0% 261 - Y-Gesail Amenity greenspace 0.45 45.0% 28.0% 282 RHO32 Bryn Avenue Provision for children 0.08 82.1% 41.8% and young people 295 RHO35 Glanrafon Provision for children 0.04 79.0% 41.8% and young people 300 RHO31 Heol Kenyon Provision for children 0.11 79.7% 41.8% and young people 346 RHO34 Ponciau Banks Provision for children 0.07 88.7% 54.5% and young people 412 RHO15 Lower Mountain Road (a) Amenity greenspace 0.14 28.1% 18.0% 413 RHO09 Hill Street Amenity greenspace 0.15 41.7% 39.0% 414 RHO03 Tan y Coed Amenity greenspace 0.16 36.9% 18.0% 429 - Stryt Las Park* Parks and Gardens 7.63 - - 434 - Pant Old Brickworks Outdoor sports 1.77 - - 470 RHO21 Bowling green, Bryn Outdoor sports 0.19 - - Avenue 471 RHO22 Multi-use Games Area, Provision for children 0.12 - - Bryn Avenue* and young people 478 RHO23 Tennis courts, Ponciau Outdoor sports 0.06 - - Banks 491 RHO47 Multi-use Games Area/ Provision for children 0.07 - - Skateboard Park* and young people 503 - Rhos Pant Brickworks Semi / Natural 3.54 - - OG* greenspaces

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Quality

The outdoor sports provision at Heol Kenyon Recreation Ground (KKP 11 and KKP 10) do not receive a quality and value score as they are considered to form part of a wider site assessed as KKP 213. Similarly, KKP 219 forms part of a wider site (KKP 204). Subsequently they are all included as part of the calculation of quantity standards for amenity greenspace.

Pant Old Brickworks (KKP 434), classed as being within the settlement of Penycae, and is also recognised as providing outdoor sports provision due to its proximity to the settlements boundary.

A number of sites fall below the threshold for quality. However, many of these do score above the threshold for value. Suggesting that whilst quality at some sites may be standard; the role and benefit they provide is recognised.

The only site specific comment highlighted is at the Cemetery site (KKP 66). Observations note that the site could benefit from some maintenance improvements.

No quality or value score is provided for KKP 429, 471 and 491 due to their late inclusion in the study.

It is also worth noting that the settlements are well served to some extent Bonc Yr Haford Country Park located to the north east.

Quantity

Table 6.31a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 16.29 1.69 1.25 0.44 Parks and gardens 7.63 0.79 0.30 0.49 Provision for children 0.49 9,666 0.05 0.09 -0.04 and young people Semi/Natural 3.54 0.37 0.57 -0.20 greenspaces

The settlement is sufficient against the WCB standard for amenity greenspace and parks and gardens. However, there is a deficiency in terms of provision for children and young people and semi/natural greenspace.

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Table 6.31b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 2.21 -2.61 Parks and gardens 1.02 -4.35 Provision for children 10,946 0.06 0.50 and young people Semi / Natural 0.51 2.70 greenspaces

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows no additional provision is required for amenity greenspace or parks and gardens. However, provision for children and young people as well as semi/natural greenspace is deficient.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement is well served in terms of quantity for amenity greenspace. However, a number of sites rate below the threshold for quality and value. This should look to be addressed but the priority for the settlement is to address the deficiency in provision for children and young people.

Stryt Las Country Park and to some extent Bonc Yr Haford Country Park are likely to help compensate for the quality of amenity greenspace and the identified deficiency in semi/natural greenspace in the settlement. It is unlikely additional provision is required. However, provision for children and young people is deficient against the WCB standard and should look to be addressed.

No quantity standards are set for cemeteries as this should be determined by instances of demand (i.e. burial capacity at sites respectively).

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RHOSROBIN

Figure 6.32: Rhosrobin overview map

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Table 6.32: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 121 GWE01 Glanaber Court Amenity greenspace 0.24 44.6% 24.0%

In addition to the amenity greenspace, there is also a form of provision for children and young people at Rhosrobin Road. However, this is not included within the study as it is set within the grounds of a primary school. Therefore access to provision is restricted to school hours and users only. It is not included in the quantity standards below.

Table 6.32a: Current quantity standard

Rhosrobin is deficient in terms of amenity greenspace.

Table 6.32b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 565 0.03 0.47

Application of the WCB standard to future population identifies a deficiency of amenity greenspace.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

To some extent the settlement is likely to be served by open space provision in the nearby settlements of Gwersyllt and Wrexham. However, a deficiency in amenity greenspace is identified and should look to be addressed.

If access to the provision for children and young people cannot be guaranteed; additional provision may be required.

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RHOSTYLLEN

Figure 6.33: Rhostyllen overview map

Table 6.33: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 105 ESC13 Football Pitch, Rhostyllen Outdoor sports 1.01 - - 132 ESC19 Kensington Close Amenity greenspace 0.29 44.2% 23.0% 164 ESC06 Off Bersham Road, Amenity greenspace 0.20 57.2% 50.0% Adjacent to Heritage Centre 200 ESC22 Parkend Walk Amenity greenspace 0.46 55.4% 34.0% 216 ESC07 Rhostyllen Park Amenity greenspace 1.16 69.0% 34.0% 251 ESC20 Wilkinson Drive Amenity greenspace 0.22 44.2% 24.0% 320 ESC16 Off Bersham Road, Provision for children 0.19 83.5% 50.9% Adjacent to Bersham and young people Heritage Centre 352 ESC15 Rhostyllen Park Provision for children 0.05 88.7% 45.5% and young people 415 ESC21 Station Road Amenity greenspace 0.16 46.3% 29.0% 416 ESC04 Summerfields, Rhostyllen Amenity greenspace 0.16 41.7% 18.0% 496 - Rhostyllen bowling green Outdoor sports 0.21 - - 497 - Rhostyllen tennis courts Outdoor sports 0.10 - -

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 501 - Bersham bowling green Outdoor sports 0.12 - -

Quality

The Football Pitch, Rhostyllen (KKP 105) does not receive a quality and value score as it forms part of the wider site which is assessed as KKP 216. It is used in the calculation of standards for amenity greenspace.

Nearly all sites are assessed as being above the thresholds for quality and value. Only Summerfields, Rhostyllen (KKP 416) rates below. No specific issues are highlighted from the site visit assessment. The scores are likely to be a reflection of the sites lack of ancillary facilities and features due to its role as a highway verge.

The three sites identified in the adjacent settlement of Bersham are likely to provide access to provision to the settlement of Rhostyllen. Therefore site sizes have been used in the calculation of quantity standards.

It is also worth noting that the settlement is likely to be served to some extent by the Clywedog Trail which runs through Bersham.

Quantity

Table 6.33a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 3.66 1.34 1.25 0.09 Provision for children 0.24 2,725 0.09 0.09 equal and young people

Rhostyllen is level with the WCB standard set for provision for children and young people. However, it is sufficient for the amenity greenspace standard applied.

Table 6.33b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.48 0.20 Provision for children 3,086 0.04 0.04 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows that additional forms of amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people are required.

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Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement is generally sufficient in terms of quality and accessibility of provision; although one amenity greenspace site scores below the threshold for quality and value.

The settlement is sufficient for most typologies in terms of quantity currently. However, in the future there is likely to be a need for additional amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people.

The priority should be to look to improve quality as long as value can also be improved; particularly as the settlement is deficient in terms of the quantity of amenity greenspace in the future.

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ROSSETT AND LAVISTER

Figure 6.34: Rossett and Lavister overview map

Table 6.34: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 168 ROS05 Off Chester Road Amenity greenspace 0.51 51.8% 45.0% 323 ROS12 Off Chester Road Provision for children 0.17 84.5% 81.8% and young people 399 ROS01 Darland View Amenity greenspace 0.12 41.3% 18.0% 400 ROS17 Rossett Park Amenity greenspace 0.18 41.3% 24.0%

Quality

The two amenity greenspace sites rate below the threshold for quality. This is due to sites lacking ancillary facilities and features (i.e. bins, benches, pathways) predominantly due to their role as visual amenities.

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Quantity

Table 6.34a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 0.81 0.43 1.25 -0.82 Provision for children 0.17 1,872 0.09 0.09 equal and young people

Rossett and Lavister meets the standard set for provision for children and young people. However, the settlement is deficient in terms of amenity greenspace.

Table 6.34b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.10 1.84 Provision for children 2,120 0.02 0.02 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows a deficiency of amenity greenspace; with a slight deficiency of provision for children and young people.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement is well provided for in terms of quantity and quality provision for children and young people.

A deficiency in amenity greenspace is identified against the WCB standard. However, the priority for the settlement may be to address the quality of amenity greenspace as a couple of existing sites score below the threshold.

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RUABON

Figure 6.35: Ruabon overview map

Table 6.35: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 44 RUA03 Blackbrook Drive, New Amenity greenspace 0.24 39.1% 22.0% Hall Road 85 RUA21 Duke Street Amenity greenspace 0.68 37.6% 28.0% 103 RUA07 Football Pitch, Tatham Amenity greenspace 0.72 - - Road 115 RU180 Garden of rest Cemeteries 0.19 48.8% 34.0% 124 RUA16 Gorse Close Amenity greenspace 0.35 33.5% 23.0% 154 RUA01 New Hall Road Amenity greenspace 1.95 35.1% 34.0% 180 RUA14 Off Pont Adam Crescent Provision for children 0.22 74.9% 41.8% and young people 194 RUA02 Off Tatham Road Amenity greenspace 1.00 36.8% 29.0%

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 232 RUA04 St Mary's Recreation Amenity greenspace 0.94 52.5% 40.0% Ground 248 RUA15 Vicarage Fields Amenity greenspace 0.35 32.6% 32.0% 331 RUA13 Off Maes y Llan Lane Provision for children 0.11 81.1% 45.5% and young people 383 RUA18 Wynnstay Gardens Provision for children 0.10 77.7% 41.8% and young people 425 - New Hall Road Play Area Provision for children 0.03 60.8% 41.8% and young people 468 RUA05 Bowling green, off Maes Outdoor sports 0.12 - - Y Llan 469 RUA06 Multi-use Games Area, off Provision for children 0.11 - - Maes Y Llan* and young people

Quality

The football pitch off Tatham Road (KKP 103) does not receive a quality and value score as it forms part of a wider site which is assessed as KKP 194. Observations note that it does not appear to be used as a pitch any longer. It is therefore classified and included in the quantity standards below as amenity greenspace.

A number of sites fall below the threshold for quality. However, many of these do score above the threshold for vale. Suggesting that whilst quality at some sites may be standard; the role and benefit they provide is recognised.

During the site visit process a local resident highlighted that dog fouling can be an issue at New Hall Road (KKP 154).

Quantity

Table 6.35a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 6.23 1.79 1.25 0.54 Provision for children 0.57 3,472 0.16 0.09 0.07 and young people

The settlement of Ruabon is sufficient against the WCB standard for both amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people.

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Table 6.35b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.81 -2.04 Provision for children 3,932 0.06 -0.22 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows no additional provision is required.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement is well served in terms of quantity for amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people. The priority for the settlement is to address the quality of existing provision.

No quantity standards are set for cemeteries as this should be determined by instances of demand (i.e. burial capacity at sites).

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SOUTHSEA

Figure 6.36: Southsea overview map

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Table 6.36: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 14 BRO26 1 Football Pitch, Solway Outdoor sports 0.64 - - Banks (a) 15 BRO27 1 Football Pitch, Solway Outdoor sports 0.26 - - Banks (b) 16 BRO28 1 Football Pitch, Solway Outdoor sports 0.20 - - Banks (c) 17 BRO29 1 Football Pitch, Solway Outdoor sports 0.72 - - Banks (d) 214 BRO08 Recreation Ground Amenity greenspace 0.79 12.8% 21.0% 227 BRO43 Solway Banks (c) Amenity greenspace 1.38 58.0% 35.0% 228 BRO18 Solway Banks (d) Amenity greenspace 2.54 35.1% 17.0% 337 BRO36 Off Smithy Road Provision for children 0.04 81.8% 41.8% and young people

Quality

No quality problems are highlighted regarding the provision for children and young people. However, the Recreation Ground is observed as being overgrown with a generally poor appearance.

Provision in nearby Broughton is also likely to contribute to the access to open space in the settlement. The amenity greenspace and the outdoor sports provision within them (as identified in the table above) are included in the calculation of quantity standards for amenity greenspace below.

Quantity

Table 6.36a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 6.53 32.17 1.25 30.92 Provision for children 0.04 203 0.20 0.09 0.11 and young people

Against the WCB standard for amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people the settlement of Southsea is sufficient.

Table 6.36b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.87 -0.50 230 Provision for children 0.006 -0.03

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and young people Application of the WCB standard to future population shows no additional provision is required.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement sufficiently meets the WCB standard for provision for children and young people. Furthermore, open space in the nearby settlement of Broughton is also likely to contribute to the level of provision to Southsea.

The priority for the settlement is to ensure quality levels are sufficient.

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SYDALLT

Figure 6.37: Sydallt overview map

Table 6.37: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 372 GWE36 Sydallt Provision for children 0.04 69.1% 41.8% and young people

Quality

No quality problems are highlighted regarding the provision for children and young people.

It is also worth noting that the settlement is likely to be well served by Alyn Waters Country Park located to the south east. KKP 435 is not included within the calculation of quantity standards as it outside of the catchment distance.

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Quantity

Table 6.37a: Current quantity standard

Against the WCB standard for provision for children and young people the settlement of Sydallt is sufficient.

Table 6.37b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Provision for children 434 0.003 -0.001 and young people

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows no additional provision is required.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement sufficiently meets the WCB standard for provision for children and young people.

The priority for the settlement is to ensure quality levels are sufficient.

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TALLARN GREEN

Figure 6.38: Tallarn Green overview map

Table 6.38: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 191 WOR04 Off Tallarn Green Chapel Amenity greenspace 0.28 46.1% 29.0% 494 WOR01 Tennis courts, Rear of Outdoor sports 0.06 - - village Hall

Quality

No significant quality problems are highlighted regarding the site. The ground is noted as being slightly uneven but otherwise it appears to be well maintained.

Quantity

Table 6.38a: Current quantity standard

The settlement of Tallarn Green sufficiently meets the WCB standard set for amenity greenspace.

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Table 6.38b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 189 0.04 -0.04

Application of the WCB standard to future population shows no additional provision is required.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement sufficiently meets the WCB standard for amenity greenspace. The priority for the settlement is to ensure quality levels are sufficient.

There is no form of play provision. An aspiration may be to address this gap.

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TANYFRON

Figure 6.39: Tanyfron overview map

Table 6.39: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 55 BRY02 By Community Centre, Amenity greenspace 0.21 24.8% 11.0% Tanyfron 322 BRY23 Off Cae Merfyn, Tanyfron Provision for children 0.06 68.7% 38.2% and young people 332 BRY22 Off Meadow View, Provision for children 0.11 79.7% 50.9% Tanyfron and young people 426 - Blackie Open Space Semi / Natural 3.11 51.0% 35.5% greenspaces 485 BRY31 Multi-use Games Area, off Provision for children 0.10 - - Meadow View* and young people

Quality

The amenity greenspace by Tanyfron Community Centre rates below the threshold for quality and value. The site lacks ancillary facilities and features (i.e. bins, benches, pathways) predominantly due to its role as a visual amenity.

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Quantity

Table 6.39a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 0.21 0.20 1.25 -1.05 Provision for children 0.27 0.26 0.09 0.17 and young people 1,025 Semi / Natural 3.11 3.03 0.57 2.46 greenspaces

Tanyfron is sufficient in terms of provision for children and young people and semi/natural greenspace against the WCB standard. However, in terms of amenity greenspace there is a deficiency noted.

Table 6.39b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.02 1.24 Provision for children 0.03 -0.17 and young people 1,161 Semi / Natural 0.41 -2.45 greenspaces

Application of the WCB standards to future population shows no additional provision is required for semi/natural greenspace or provision for children and young people.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The quantity deficiency in amenity greenspace is likely to be met to some extent by the large amount of semi/natural greenspace identified. The priority for the settlement is therefore to address quality of existing provision.

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TREVOR

Figure 6.40: Trevor overview map

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Table 6.40: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 56 LLR04 By Community Centre, Semi / Natural 1.35 27.6% 20.0% Trevor greenspaces 58 LLR01 By Llwyn Onn, Garth Amenity greenspace 0.38 15.7% 16.0% 118 LLR15 Garth Brickworks Amenity greenspace 0.22 31.4% 22.0% 294 LLR14 Garth Brickworks play Provision for children 0.02 83.5% 41.8% area and young people 350 LLR10 Rear of George Avenue, Provision for children 0.14 77.3% 45.5% Trevor and young people

Quality

The semi/natural greenspace by Trevor Community Centre rates below the threshold for quality. The site is predominately a wooded area with a path covering a small part of the site. No specific quality issues are identified for the site or either of the amenity greenspace sites (e.g. KKP 58 and 118) in nearby Garth which have been included in the standards for Trevor.

Quantity

Table 6.40a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 0.60 0.67 1.25 -0.58 Provision for children 0.16 0.18 0.09 0.09 and young people 901 Semi / Natural 1.35 1.50 0.57 0.93 greenspaces

The settlement of Trevor is sufficient against the standards set for provision for children and young people and semi/natural greenspace. A deficiency is identified in terms of amenity greenspace; despite the inclusion of provision identified in nearby Garth within the standards. There is however a number of smaller sized amenity greenspace sites that are likely to contribute to perceptions of provision.

Table 6.40b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.08 0.67 Provision for children 0.003 -0.07 and young people 1,020 Semi / Natural 0.18 -0.77 greenspaces

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Application of the WCB standards to future population shows no additional provision is required for semi/natural greenspace or provision for children and young people. However, a deficiency in amenity greenspace is identified.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement is well served in terms of quantity for semi/natural greenspace and provision for children and young people.

The priority for the settlement is to address quality of existing sites; particularly as the quantity deficiency in amenity greenspace is likely to be met to some extent by the large amount of semi/natural greenspace identified and number of smaller amenity sites highlighted.

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WORTHENBURY

Figure 6.41: Worthenbury overview map

Table 6.41: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 427 - Worthenbury Recreation Amenity greenspace 0.34 52.1% 39.0% Ground 428 - Worthenbury Play Area Provision for children 0.05 62.9% 50.9% and young people

Quality

No quality problems are highlighted regarding provision.

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Quantity

Table 6.41a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 0.34 1.60 1.25 0.35 Provision for children 0.05 213 0.23 0.09 0.14 and young people

Against the WCB standards the settlement of Worthenbury is sufficient.

Table 6.41b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.05 -0.04 Provision for children 241 0.005 -0.03 and young people

Application of the WCB standards to future population shows no additional provision is required.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement is well served in terms of quantity and quality for amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people.

The focus for the settlement should be on ensuring quality of provision is maintained.

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WREXHAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE / PENTRE MAELOR

Figure 6.42: Wrexham Industrial Estate / Pentre Maelor overview map

Table 6.42: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 48 ABE11 Bridgeway East Amenity greenspace 0.04 23.6% 16.0% 49 ABE04 Bridgeway East Amenity greenspace 0.49 40.5% 17.0% 142 ABE01 Maes Brenin, Pentre Amenity greenspace 0.86 42.2% 39.0% Maelor 142.1 ABE17 Maes Brenin, Pentre Provision for children 0.05 71.1% 45.5% Maelor and young people 203 ABE20 Pilgrim Way Amenity greenspace 0.59 38.8% 33.0% 209 ABE07 Rear of Bridgeway East, Amenity greenspace 0.67 40.6% 27.0% Pentre Maelor 210 ABE08 Rear of Bridgeway West, Amenity greenspace 0.45 37.2% 33.0% Pentre Maelor 243 ABE10 The Oval, Pentre Maelor Amenity greenspace 0.76 42.4% 34.0%

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Quality

All amenity greenspace sites rate below the threshold for quality. Sites are identified as visual amenities amongst housing. One of the sites is identified as containing provision for children and young people.

Quantity

Table 6.42a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Amenity greenspace 3.86 12.37 1.25 12.3 Provision for children 0.05 312 0.16 0.09 0.07 and young people

The Wrexham Industrial Estate sufficiently meets the standards set for amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people. The former is particularly noticeable.

Table 6.42b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 0.50 -3.42 Provision for children 353 0.006 -0.02 and young people

Application of the WCB standards to future population shows no additional provision is required.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The settlement is well served in terms of quantity for amenity greenspace and provision for children and young people. Focus should be on ensuring quality of provision is maintained.

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WREXHAM TOWN

Figure 6.43a: Wrexham Town overview map

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Figure 6.43b: Wrexham Town overview map A1

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Figure 6.43c: Wrexham Town overview map A2

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Figure 6.43d: Wrexham Town overview map B1

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Figure 6.43e: Wrexham Town overview map B2

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Figure 6.43f: Wrexham Town overview map C1

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Figure 6.43g: Wrexham Town overview map C2

Table 6.43: Open space sites

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 8 WRR05 1 Football Pitch, off Outdoor sports 0.40 - - New Road (a) 9 WRR06 1 Football Pitch, off Outdoor sports 0.50 - - New Road (b) 12 WRA14 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.31 - - Rhosnesni Lane (a) 13 WRA15 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.32 - - Rhosnesni Lane (b) 18 Stansty Lex pitch (a) Outdoor sports 0.57 19 Stansty Lex pitch (b) Outdoor sports 0.81 20 WRO20 The Court Recreation Outdoor sports 0.45 - - Ground (a) 21 WRO21 1 Football Pitch, The Outdoor sports 0.55 - - Court Recreation Ground (b) 22 WRO22 1 Football Pitch, The Outdoor sports 0.58 - - Court Recreation Ground (c)

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 23 WRC022 1 Football Pitch, The Outdoor sports 1.23 - - Dunks (a) 24 WRC023 1 Football Pitch, The Outdoor sports 1.69 - - Dunks (b) 31 WRC004 Abenbury Road (a) Amenity greenspace 0.20 58.0% 39.0% 32 WRC017 Abenbury Road/Llwyn Amenity greenspace 0.26 47.5% 23.0% Onn 33 WRA06 Acton Park (a) Parks and Gardens 20.16 76.5% 68.2% 33.1 WRA26 Acton Park Provision for children 0.07 83.5% 54.5% and young people 35 WRA13 Adjoining Borras Park Amenity greenspace 1.36 31.4% 23.0% Juniors 39 W58 Allotments Allotments 2.77 54.0% 27.6% 40 W53 Allotments(Ruthin Allotments 0.97 51.6% 27.6% road) 41 WRO47 Applewood Close Amenity greenspace 0.27 38.8% 28.0% 42 WRR22 Ashfields Amenity greenspace 1.46 55.4% 50.0% 43 HOL16 Augusta Drive (a) Amenity greenspace 0.62 50.5% 20.0% 46 WRA51 Blantern Way Amenity greenspace 0.23 38.4% 18.0% 64 WRC007 Cefndre Amenity greenspace 2.35 51.0% 35.0% 77 WRR30 Colliery Road (a) Amenity greenspace 0.32 47.1% 18.0% 83 WRA24 Deans Road Amenity greenspace 3.53 47.9% 29.0% 89 WRR29 Ffordd Meirionnydd Amenity greenspace 0.20 36.6% 34.0% 90 WRC046 Fishguard close Amenity greenspace 0.37 63.8% 29.0% 91 WRC027 Football Pitch at Outdoor sports 0.21 - - Abenbury Road 95 GWE14 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 1.49 - - Gresford Colliery Club 97 WRO24 Area adj .Football Amenity greenspace 0.51 51.0% 39.0% Pitch, Lilac Way 101 WRO19 Football Pitch, Off Outdoor sports 0.25 - - Ruthin Road 110 WRC019 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.65 - - Whitegate 113 WRO18 Football Pitches, Outdoor sports 0.55 - - Parciau 117 WRR25 Garden Road / Amenity greenspace 0.91 48.5% 20.0% Rhosddu Road 119 WRO04 Gatefield, Hightown Amenity greenspace 0.30 53.4% 10.0% 120 WRC045 Glan Cors / Bala Road Amenity greenspace 3.13 35.5% 30.0% 126 WRC051 Greenways/Brook Amenity greenspace 2.11 43.8% 34.0% Close 133 WRA47 Kensington Grove Amenity greenspace 0.31 40.9% 23.0% 135 WRA11 Lake View Amenity greenspace 0.27 43.8% 24.0% 146 WRC030 Millbank Rise Amenity greenspace 0.39 43.0% 28.0% 149 WRC096 Moorland Avenue Amenity greenspace 0.34 47.1% 28.0% 153 WRA31 Neville Crescent Amenity greenspace 0.28 31.4% 25.0% 157 WRC052 Newbury Close Amenity greenspace 0.49 39.3% 39.0%

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 159 WRA29 Oak Drive / Borras Amenity greenspace 3.11 40.6% 25.0% Road 160 WRA58 Off Acton Park Way Amenity greenspace 0.21 48.4% 18.0% (a) 162 WRC001 Off Anthony Eden Amenity greenspace 0.21 61.6% 28.0% Drive 165 WRR32 Adjacent to Castle Amenity greenspace 0.36 38.8% 23.0% Close 166 WRO07 Off Cemetery Road (a) Amenity greenspace 0.24 51.8% 28.0% 167 WRO08 Off Cemetery Road (b) Amenity greenspace 0.53 49.7% 28.0% 173 WRA02 Off Gredington Park Amenity greenspace 0.31 51.7% 29.0% 174 WRA27 Off Hinsley Drive Amenity greenspace 0.46 48.8% 19.0% 175 WRA01 Off Lon y Gelli Amenity greenspace 0.45 31.4% 34.0% 178 WRR23 Off New Road Amenity greenspace 1.84 59.2% 34.0% 183 WRO11 Off Ruthin Road Amenity greenspace 1.44 64.3% 40.0% 186 WRR28 Off Southleigh Drive Amenity greenspace 0.55 42.2% 28.0% 190 WRA07 Off Sunningdale Close Amenity greenspace 0.93 45.6% 19.0% 195 WRR02 Off Wats Dyke Way Amenity greenspace 0.79 46.7% 39.0% 196 WRA52 Overton Way Amenity greenspace 0.20 50.8% 24.0% 197 WRA03 Park Avenue / Aston Amenity greenspace 0.34 59.9% 39.0% Grove 202 WRO05 Percy Road / Hillbury Amenity greenspace 0.73 68.2% 39.0% Road (a) 205 W92 Price Lane's Allotments 3.68 61.3% 38.1% Allotments 206 WRR24 Prices Lane Amenity greenspace 1.31 56.6% 40.0% 211 WRC006 Rear of Coedybryn Amenity greenspace 0.26 44.2% 39.0% 220 HOL15 Ryder Close (a) Amenity greenspace 0.35 59.1% 35.0% 221 ABE28 Sedgefield Close Amenity greenspace 0.82 44.2% 39.0% 223 WRA46 Smithy Close Amenity greenspace 0.30 55.0% 28.0% 224 WRR01 Cambridge Square Amenity greenspace 0.53 46.3% 29.0% 229 HOL18 St Andrews Crescent Amenity greenspace 0.30 52.2% 20.0% (b) 230 W20 St Giles Church Cemeteries 0.80 61.7% 39.0% 234 WRO48 Stockwell Grove Amenity greenspace 1.44 37.2% 25.0% 236 WRC008 Sycamore Road Amenity greenspace 0.23 47.7% 23.0% 237 WRC014 Tan y Dre Amenity greenspace 0.73 53.4% 24.0% 238 WRO61 The Court Recreation Amenity greenspace 0.66 55.0% 24.0% Ground 239 WRO39 The Court Recreation Amenity greenspace 1.85 67.6% 45.0% Ground, Bron y Dre 240 WRC012 The Dunks (b) Amenity greenspace 3.17 61.6% 45.0% 241 WRC018 The Dunks (c) Amenity greenspace 6.97 44.6% 30.0% 242 WRA10 The Green / Horsley Amenity greenspace 0.44 38.8% 29.0% Drive 249 WRC009 Whitegate Outdoor sports 0.75 - - 252 W19 Wrexham Cemetery Cemeteries 7.68 59.8% 40.0%

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 255 WRC010 Y Wern / Prince Amenity greenspace 0.71 49.3% 50.0% Charles Road (a) 256 WRC015 Y Wern / Prince Amenity greenspace 1.03 70.0% 45.0% Charles Road (b) 257 WRC016 Y Wern / Prince Green corridors 0.87 57.7% 50.0% Charles Road (c) 258 WRO56 Yale View Amenity greenspace 1.18 56.2% 59.0% 264 - Huntroyde Avenue/ Amenity greenspace 0.03 36.0% 42.0% Bennion Road 265 - St Giles Crescent Amenity greenspace 0.49 50.4% 28.0% 273 WRR19 Ashfields Provision for children 0.04 81.4% 63.6% and young people 275 WRR21 Skatepark at Prices Provision for children 0.07 60.8% 50.9% Lane and young people 284 WRO37 Bryn Offa Provision for children 0.13 81.8% 41.8% and young people 287 GWE48 Chatsworth Gardens Provision for children 0.02 74.9% 38.2% and young people 303 WRO58 Infants play area Percy Provision for children 0.02 66.7% 45.5% Road/ Hillbury Road and young people 304 WRO60 Infants play area, Provision for children 0.04 86.6% 50.9% Parciau and young people 309 WRO36 Lilac Way (b) Provision for children 0.06 79.7% 54.5% and young people 318 HOL14 Off Augusta Drive Provision for children 0.03 63.9% 54.5% and young people 321 WRO34 Off Bryncyabanau Provision for children 0.14 70.1% 45.5% Road and young people 327 WRR17 Off Garden Road / Provision for children 0.10 64.9% 41.8% Rhosddu Road and young people 329 WRA08 Off Lon y Gelli Provision for children 0.02 63.6% 38.2% and young people 336 WRR20 Off Sandringham Road Provision for children 0.09 73.5% 45.5% and young people 340 GWE35 Pandy Provision for children 0.08 80.1% 41.8% and young people 341 WRO31 Parciau Provision for children 0.04 74.2% 54.5% and young people 347 WRC043 Prince Charles Road Provision for children 0.12 78.7% 41.8% and young people 353 WRA39 Sandy Way Provision for children 0.08 55.3% 38.2% and young people 360 WRC047 Swings at Fishguard Provision for children 0.01 81.8% 41.8% Close and young people 361 WRA28 Swings at Arran Road Provision for children 0.05 81.8% 41.8% and young people 362 WRC029 Swings at Glan Provision for children 0.09 82.5% 54.5% Cors/Bala Road and young people 364 WRC100 Swings at Pentre Provision for children 0.01 65.6% 41.8% Gwyn and young people

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 366 WRC099 Swings At The Dunks Provision for children 0.04 51.5% 50.9% (b) and young people 374 WRO35 The Court Recreation Provision for children 0.23 83.2% 54.5% Ground, Court Road and young people 376 WRO43 Trem Y Llyn Provision for children 0.02 66.7% 41.8% and young people 378 WRO38 Weale Court Provision for children 0.03 74.2% 41.8% and young people 380 WRC041 Whitegate Road Provision for children 0.10 59.5% 45.5% and young people 384 WR060 Glan Gors Amenity greenspace 0.34 40.5% 28.0% 385 WRC048 Whitland Way Amenity greenspace 0.31 45.9% 24.0% 386 WRC057 Pentre Gwyn Amenity greenspace 0.12 45.5% 24.0% 387 WRC005 Abenbury Road Amenity greenspace 0.13 48.8% 29.0% 388 WRC090 Wyndham Gardens Amenity greenspace 0.14 42.2% 19.0% 389 WRC087 Ceirriog Road Amenity greenspace 0.17 49.6% 25.0% 390 WRC095 Montrose Gardens Amenity greenspace 0.12 38.0% 29.0% 391 WRO03 Rear of Beechley Road Amenity greenspace 0.14 30.6% 28.0% 392 WRO02 Mason Avenue Amenity greenspace 0.21 66.7% 45.5% 393 WRR26 Spring Gardens Amenity greenspace 0.13 31.4% 24.0% 394 WRA04 Plas Gwyn Amenity greenspace 0.12 49.6% 34.0% 395 WRA53 Frances Avenue Amenity greenspace 0.12 34.7% 24.0% 420 - Bellevue Park Parks and Gardens 6.25 73.7% 63.6% 423 Wrexham town centre Civic Space 1.33 69.0% 54.0% 432 - Venture playground* Provision for children 0.53 - - and young people 433 - Gwenfro Valley Provision for children 0.26 - - Adventure and young people Playground* 436 - Memorial Garden* Parks and gardens 0.30 - - 437 - Llwyn Isaf* Amenity Greenspace 0.83 - - 438 - RWF Memorial* Amenity Greenspace 0.24 - - 441 - Gwenfro* Amenity Greenspace 0.32 - - 442 - Abenbury Road Allotments 0.28 - - Allotments* 446 - Liliac Way football Outdoor sports 0.35 - - pitch 453 WRA16 Bowling Green, Gate Outdoor sports 0.11 - - Hangs High 454 WRA17 Bowling Green, Outdoor sports 0.14 - - Cunliffe Arms 455 WRA18 Tennis Courts, Acton Outdoor sports 0.11 - - Park 456 WRO14 Basketball Court / Provision for children 0.15 - - MUGA* and young people 458 GWE13 Bowling Green, Outdoor sports 0.14 - - Gresford Colliery Club 459 WRO15 Tennis Courts, Parciau Outdoor sports 0.17 - - 460 WRO16 Bowling Greens, Outdoor sports 0.14 - -

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score Parciau (a) 461 WRO17 Bowling Greens, Outdoor sports 0.15 - - Parciau 484 WRC028 Basketball Court, Provision for children 0.06 - - Prince Charles Road* and young people 492 WRC103 Junior pitch at Outdoor sports 0.03 - - Moorland Avenue 505 Cefn Road Pitch (a) Outdoor sports 0.51 - - facilities 506 Cefn Road Pitch (b) Outdoor sports 0.68 - - facilities 507 Cefn Road Pitch ( c) Outdoor sports 0.41 - - facilities 508 Cefn Road Pitch (d) Outdoor sports 0.70 - - facilities 509 Cefn Road Pitch (e) Outdoor sports 0.28 - - facilities 510 Cefn Road Pitch (f) Outdoor sports 0.52 - - facilities 511 Cefn Road Pitch (g) Outdoor sports 0.42 - - facilities 512 Wrexham Rugby Club Outdoor sports 0.60 - - (a) facilities 513 Wrexham Rugby Club Outdoor sports 0.70 - - (b) facilities 514 Wrexham Rugby Club Outdoor sports 0.70 - - ( c) facilities 515 Wrexham Rugby Club Outdoor sports 0.56 - - (d) facilities 516 Wrexham Rugby Club Outdoor sports 0.54 - - ( e) facilities

The settlement is also served by the outdoor sports facilities at Clay Golf Club and Wrexham Golf Club.

Quality

There are also a number of sites classified as outdoor sports provision which form part of wider sites (e.g. KKP 8, 9, 12, 13, 20, 22, 23, 24, 91, 101, 113, 446 and 492). These have been included in the quantity standards for amenity greenspace as they are accessible for general use. However, sites such as Gresford Colliery Club (KKP 95), Stansty Lex pitches (KKP 18 and 19), the fenced pitch at The Court Recreation Ground (KKP 21) and Whitegates (KKP 110 & 249) are not included as they are viewed as being specifically for sport use only.

A handful of sites are highlighted as having site specific problems. Both Cefn Dre (KKP 64) and Rear of Coedybryn (KKP 211) are noted as having evidence of motorbikes using the site. The Glan Gors/Bala Road site (KKP 120) is observed as containing some signs of fire damage. During the time of site visit a local resident complained of a number of syringes being found at the Dunks site (KKP 240). However, this was not observed during the visit. March 2016 OSAAN Report: Knight, Kavanagh & Page 196 WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL OPEN SPACE AUDIT AND ASSESSMENT OF NEED

There are a number of sites with no quality or value scores provided due to their late inclusion in the study.

Quantity

Table 6.43a: Current quantity standard

Typology Amount of Current Current Ha WCB Sufficient/ provision population per 1,000 quantity deficient against (ha) population standard WCB standard (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Allotments 7.70 0.17 - - Amenity greenspace 65.81 1.44 1.25 0.19 Cemeteries 8.48 - - - Civic space 1.33 45,746 - - - Provision for children 2.73 0.06 0.09 -0.03 and young people Parks and gardens 26.71 0.58 0.30 0.28

Wrexham Town is sufficient against the WCB standard for both amenity greenspace and parks and gardens. However, the settlement is deficient in terms of provision for children and young people.

Table 6.43b: Future quantity standard

Typology Future Additional Additional provision population provision in 2028 required in 2028 based on (2028) required WCB standard (F) (G) (H) Amenity greenspace 8.82 -1.02 Provision for children 0.38 1.93 51,805 and young people Parks and gardens 3.34 -11.17

Application of the WCB standards to future population shows no additional provision is required for amenity greenspace and parks and gardens. However, a deficiency is identified in provision for children and young people.

Accessibility

Application of the accessibility standard in Part 5 of this document shows no gaps in catchment mapping.

Conclusion

The priority for the settlement should be in addressing the quantity deficiency of provision for children and young people. This may help to improve the quality and value of some existing sites as well as boosting the quality of host sites such as amenity greenspace provision.

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No quantity standards are set for allotments or cemeteries as this should be determined by instances of demand (i.e. waiting lists and burial capacity at sites respectively). As waiting list exist for the former it is likely that additional forms of provision is required.

Similarly no quantity standards are set for green corridors or civic space. However, ensuring that existing provision meets the quality levels set should be the priority for these types of open space.

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OTHER SETTLEMENTS

There are a number of settlements within WCB that have no form of open space provision. The settlements with no classified open space provision are:

3 Horseman’s Green 3 Llanarmon Dyffyn Ceiriog 3 New Brighton and 3 Tregeiriog

The population of these settlements are low; Tregeiriog (58), New Brighton (80) and Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog (89) and Horseman’s Green (138). The provision of formal open space to meet the WCB standard in these small areas will not be cost effective and therefore a low priority.

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PART 7: POLICY ADVICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The following section provides advice and recommendations based on the findings through the application of the quantity, quality and accessibility standards set out in the report. It incorporates and recommends what the Council should be seeking to achieve in order to address the issues highlighted and to ensure the emerging Local Development Plan is based on robust and up to date evidence. The LDP will play a central role in the future delivery of open space, sport and recreation facilities by:

3 Protecting valuable areas of open space from development; 3 Facilitating the provision of new open spaces and the enhancement of existing spaces where appropriate; and 3 Guiding the provision of open space within new developments

This study through its findings and recommendations is therefore a starting point for future proactive and reactive actions to open space, sport and recreation facilities.

Overview

The policies relating to open space provision from the UDP, specifically Policy CLF 4 and Policy CLF 5, are ultimately still relevant. Policy CLF 4 is in line with PPW in that:

All playing fields whether owned by public, private or voluntary organisations, should be protected from development except where:

3 facilities can best be retained and enhanced through the redevelopment of a small part of the site; 3 alternative provision of equivalent community benefit is made available; or 3 there is an excess of such provision in the area. However, it is understood through consultation with WCBC officers that the current local open space policy is not implemented as effective as it could be. For example, the play areas received from developers are often viewed as of poor quality and in poor positions within estates. The tree and woodland areas received are also of low value and can be of poor quality.

Similarly, over the last 10 years no sports pitches have been developed through the receipt of s.106 funding14. These comments would suggest that a different approach to securing new and better open spaces facilities may be required.

Comments may be a reflection on the changes of resource available within the council in order to effectively implement and enforce the policy. An approach may be for Policy CLF 5 to better reflect and signpost to the requirements of quantity, quality and accessibility within this study. Such an approach may offer a more flexible and effective means of seeking on and off site contributions from developers.

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For instance, if a settlement is deemed sufficient in terms of quantity of provision (according to the applied local quantity and accessibility standards), there may be a requirement to still seek contributions in order to improve quality of existing provision; and vice versa.

The following recommendations are derived from application of the quantity, quality and accessibility standards. They should be implemented in order to address the findings:

Recommendation 1

3 Ensure all sites assessed as high in quality and value are protected

Sites within this category should be viewed as being key forms of open space provision. The consultation as part of the OSAAN highlighted the perceived strength towards current quality of provision as well as the fear of loss of sites. This recommendation should work to benefit both those views. The quality and value matrix for each settlement (p67-192) identifies those sites rating above the thresholds for quality and value. It is important that the Council looks to preserve sites of this classification through a LDP policy which does not permit loss of open spaces unless it is of surplus or can help in the enhancement of other existing provision of a similar type.

Recommendation 2

3 Ensure that all sites assessed as low in quality are prioritised for improvement.

The policy approach to these sites should be to enhance their quality to the applied standards (i.e. high quality). This is especially the case if the site is deemed to be of high value to the local community and/or in a settlement deficient in terms of quantity. Therefore they should initially be protected, if they are not already so, in order for their quality to be improved.

It is also important for other low quality sites (that may also score low for value) to be addressed in terms of their quality deficiency if possible. If this is not possible the sites may be able to help met deficiencies in other forms of provision. Consultation as part of the OSAAN highlighted that the desire for new open spaces is not as high as the desire to improve and enhance existing provision. A focus may wish to be on the provision for children and young people as this is a type of open space important to local communities.

The application of the standards for each settlement using the quality and value matrix (p67-192) identifies those sites that should be given priority for enhancement where possible.

Recommendation 3

3 Sites helping to serve multiple settlements and/or helping to meet gaps in provision or quantity standards should be recognised through protection and enhancement

The accessibility standard summary for the catchment mapping highlights provision that helps to serve other settlements nearby (p59-65). Particularly relevant to this are the larger sized country and urban park sites. The protection and continued high quality of these sites is strongly advised. Ensuring a high quality of provision at country/urban parks is essential given their importance, role and use to communities.

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In addition, the secondary role of open space sites should also be supported and enhanced where required. This will help to meet any identified catchment gaps as well as providing greater opportunities associated with other open space types. This may also help reduce the need for new open space provision and help meet deficiencies in quantity standards. For instance, if a settlement appears to have a future deficiency in semi/natural greenspace, but is sufficient in terms of another form of provision such as amenity greenspace, a solution may be to look to introduce related features like a wildflower meadow or tree planting.

Recommendation 4

3 Recognise areas with a surplus in open space provision and how it can help to meet the needs of other areas

For sites identified as low value and/or low quality and value in settlements (p67-192), a change of primary typology should be first considered. If no shortfall of other open space typologies is noted, or it is not feasible to change the primary typology of the site, then the site may be redundant and 'surplus to requirements'.

Recommendation 5

3 The need for additional allotment and cemetery provision should be led by demand

No standards have been set for the provision of cemeteries. Instead provision should be determined by demand for burial space. There is currently understood to be approximately 25 – 30 years of burial capacity remaining in Wrexham.

In terms of allotments there are waiting lists identified at sites across WCB, implying supply is not meeting demand. It is suggested that waiting list numbers, rather than the application of a standard, is more appropriate to determine the need for new provision.

Approaches that may help to increase the supply of allotments include implementing a process of halving plots whenever they become available, self-management of sites to help improve turnover of empty plots, stronger enforcement of poorly maintained plots and consideration to the creation of new plots at other forms of open space rated as low quality and value.

Recommendation 6

3 Adopt an approach towards more informal play provision

There is a need to consider the approach to how play provision is to be provided in the future.

Consultation with WCBC officers (in section 2.4) highlights that the current open space policy is not as effective as it could be particularly for play provision. Often play areas received from developers are considered as being of poor quality and in poor positions within estates.

A significant issue for WCBC is the cuts to local government and the knock on effect of budgets for spending on non-statutory services (highlighted in section 4.1). The financial prospects are not, in the era of austerity, expected to improve in the immediate future. It is, therefore, going to be difficult to maintain facilities and quality standards to current levels with very modest chances of investment in new provision.

WCBC has many good ideas and plans to improve provision such as play facilities for local people. Research by WCBC as part of the Play Sufficiency Study (2013), as set out on p15-16 and p46-47, has identified that children have a higher level of satisfaction with existing provision than parents. For children the number of informal places to play is as important as the total amount of designated play space. It would seem children are ‘hard wired’ to find places to play e.g. the mound (Telly Tubby Hill), the woods (a group of 3 trees) at Brymbo and the ‘little green spaces in Acrefair are all favourite play spaces despite the formal equipped forms of play areas.

Design for this exploratory type of informal play is a difficult challenge but one that WCBC should consider in making future provision for play. This will help to alleviate to some extent the impact of growing budget restraints by potentially providing forms of play provision of lower cost and maintenance. It should also help prevent the provision of small, poor quality equipped play sites often provided by developers.

Recommendation 7

3 Consider use of a demand led approach to outdoor sports

A local quantity standard has not been set for the provision of outdoor sports. As stated earlier, the FIT standard of 1.2 hectares per 1,000 population is referenced. However, most recent best practice guidance such as Sport England’s guidance of undertaking a Playing Pitch Strategy recommends levels of provision are determined by pitch capacity (i.e. how many games per week a pitch can host) and club demand (i.e. how many matches a week takes place); not through the application of quantity standards. Whilst not necessarily applicable in Wales, the guidance provides a useful tool to the approach recommended to be taken in light of no Welsh guidance.

This may reflect comments, received during the OSAAN, that over the last 10 years no sports pitches have been developed through the receipt of s.106 funding. These comments may suggest that a different approach to securing new and better outdoor sports facilities could be required.

Outdoor sports, like allotments and to some extent cemeteries, can be quantified in terms of the demand they receive for their use; unlike most other open space provision which is difficult to quantify demand for use. Subsequently it is possible to develop a more detailed level of understanding for outdoor sports provision; which in turn could help to provide a stronger justification for new/additional facilities.

Recommendation 8

3 Case by case approach to sites below 0.2 hectares in size

The majority of provision below 0.2 hectares has been omitted from the audit in line with best practice guidance (see section 3.4). The approach to these sites should be undertaken on a case by case basis in order to determine their role and level of use to the local community.

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Such sites are likely to provide visual amenity and in some cases a recreational use. This should be reviewed when considering any future decision making regarding such sites.

How is provision to be made?

The predominant way in which provision will be created is through planning contributions of developments. The requirements for on-site or off-site provision will vary according to the type of open space to be provided. This collecting of contributions from developers can be undertaken through planning obligations (S106/ Community Infrastructure Levy).

Planning obligations

Planning Conditions and Obligations (often known as Section 106 Agreements) require individual developments to provide or pay for the provision of development specific infrastructure requirements. They are flexible and can deliver a wide range of site benefits.

A development should make appropriate provision of services, facilities and infrastructure to meet its own needs. Where sufficient capacity does not exist the development should contribute what is necessary, either on-site or by making a financial contribution towards provision elsewhere.

Seeking developer contributions

This document can inform policies and emerging planning documents by helping to set out the Council’s approach to securing open space through new housing development.

The guidance can help form the basis for negotiation with developers to secure contributions for the provision of appropriate facilities and their long term maintenance.

Determining contributions

The applied standards show that there is a need for contributions towards open space provision to continue to be collected.

The following elements should be considered when establishing whether open space provision is required and whether it should be provided on site:

3 whether the settlement is within the accessibility catchment standards as set for open spaces 3 Identify a deficit - the total amount of open space provision within the settlement and whether the amount of provision can contribute to the above quantity standards/levels set for each typology following completion of the development 3 whether quality enhancement of existing provision is required if either or both the quantity and accessibility standards are sufficiently met

In development areas where open space provision is identified as being sufficient in terms of quantity, provision of new open space is not deemed necessary. It may be more suitable to seek contributions for quality improvements.

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Off site contributions

In instances where it is not realistic for new provision to be provided on site it may be more appropriate to seek to enhance the existing quality of provision and/or improve access to sites.

Figure 7.1 sets out the processes that should be considered when determining developer contributions towards open space, sport and recreation provision.

Figure 7.1: Determining s106 developer contributions

After the development, will be a sufficient amount of open spaces within the accessibility catchments of the development site, including on site, to meet the needs of existing and new populations based on the proposed local standards.

Yes No

Does the quality of open spaces within Work out the requirement for each the accessibility catchments match the applicable type of open space quality thresholds in the Assessment?

Yes No Determine whether the open space can/should be provided on site

No developer No Yes contribution towards The developer will be required to new or enhancing open contribute to the enhancement of space provision is offsite provision within the normally required accessibility standards set

Determine whether the open space No can/should be provided on a different site Calculate the recommended contribution for enhancing existing provision. Yes

The developer should design and build Calculate the developer provision onsite or Work out the contribution for new provision developer contribution for new provision

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The wider benefits of open space sites and features regardless of size should be recognised as a key design principle for any new development. These features and elements can help to contribute to the perception of open space provision in an area whilst also ensuring an aesthetically pleasing landscape providing social and health benefits.

Maintenance contributions

There will be a requirement on developers to demonstrate that where onsite provision is to be provided it will be managed and maintained accordingly (especially as the Council is not adopting any new sites). Introducing best practice design guidance may assist in helping developers to provide more appropriate forms of provision.

Most local authorities look to adopt new forms of open spaces after an initial time period, usually 12 months, along with the requirement for developers to also submit a sum of money to cover the cost of the sites future maintenance. This approach should be considered if introducing design guidance does not help resolve the issue of poor quality sites being provided by developers; causing an over reliance on WCBC sites as highlighted by officers. Often the procedure for councils adopting new sites includes:

3 The developer being responsible for maintenance of the site for 12 months or a different agreed time period 3 Sums to cover the maintenance costs of a site (once transferred to the Council) should be intended to cover a period between 10 – 20 years. Or: 3 Provision of a sum by the developer to the council which can generate interest in order to cover annual maintenance costs

Calculations to determine the amount of maintenance contributions required should be based on current council maintenance costs. The typical maintenance costs for the site should also take into consideration its open space typology and size.

Calculating onsite contributions

The requirement for open spaces could look to be based upon the number of persons generated from the net increase in dwellings in the proposed scheme, using the average household occupancy rate of 2.3 persons per dwelling as derived from Census data. On this basis, 1,000 persons at 2.3 persons per household represent 431 dwellings.

The next stage is to calculate the open space requirement by typology per dwelling. This is calculated by multiplying 431 (dwellings) X the appropriate provision per dwelling by typology.

The locally derived standards for each type of open space should be used to determine the amount of open space to be delivered as part of any new development. If a development is in a settlement identified as deficient in certain types of open space (using the evidence base set out for each settlement), there is a strong justification for it to contribute to the additional provision of that type; as it will further exacerbate the deficiency.

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Calculating off site contributions

The Council needs to consider how it can best calculate the requirement for offsite financial contributions. Many local authorities develop a set chargeable fee per sq. metre of a development. Thereby when the amount of provision required as a contribution is calculated this can be converted to a monetary value if it is to be provided offsite. Often local authorities base this on the average costs per square metre of provision according to local authority records (i.e. how much is has previously cost to provide a play area or form of open space provision).

Standard costs for the enhancement of existing open space and provision of new open spaces should be clearly identified and revised on a regular basis by the Council. A financial contribution should be, for example, required principally but not exclusively for the typologies identified in this document.

Wrexham Town Example:

Using the Wrexham settlement as an example (p186-192), application of the WCB standards to future population figures identifies a deficiency in provision for children and young people.

The WCB standard for provision for children and young people is 0.08 ha per 1,000 population (800 sq. metres per 1,000 population) or 431 dwellings. Therefore by dividing 800 sq. metres by 431 dwellings a requirement for 1.86 sq. metres of provision for children and young people per dwelling is obtained for the development area.

Adding new forms of equipment to existing play sites within the catchment area of the development should be considered to prevent small pieces of incremental equipment being provided. Such forms of provision are often of low value and use. Contributions to play equipment should be considered on a case by case basis subject to site size, location and risk.

Whilst no quantity deficiency is identified for other forms of open space in the settlement, a quality deficiency is highlighted for amenity greenspace. Dependent upon where the development is taking place (i.e. is it within the catchment area of existing sites) it may be appropriate to seek contributions for quality improvements as opposed to completely new provision.

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APPENDIX 1: ELECTORAL DIVISION/WARDS

The following appendix includes the ward based maps and tables, outlining the amount of each type of open space and where applicable the sufficiency/ deficiency levels. The total amounts of provision for each electoral division/ward may differ to the total amounts of provision identified for each settlement (in Part 6) due to different geographical areas and population figures being utilised.

ACTON

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 12 WRA14 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.31 - - Rhosnesni Lane facilities (a) 13 WRA15 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.32 - - Rhosnesni Lane facilities (b) 33 WRA06 Acton Park (a) Parks and 20.16 76.5% 68.2% Gardens 33.1 WRA26 Acton Park Provision for 0.07 83.5% 54.5% children and young people 153 WRA31 Neville Crescent Amenity 0.28 31.4% 25.0% greenspace 159 WRA29 Oak Drive / Amenity 3.11 40.6% 25.0% Borras Road greenspace 160 WRA58 Off Acton Park Amenity 0.21 48.4% 18.0% Way (a) greenspace 196 WRA52 Overton Way Amenity 0.20 50.8% 24.0% greenspace 454 WRA17 Bowling Green, Outdoor sports 0.14 - - Cunliffe Arms facilities 455 WRA18 Tennis Courts, Outdoor sports 0.11 - - Acton Park facilities

(Sites 12 and 13 also contribute to amenity green space)

Typology Amount Ha per Sufficient/deficient Sufficient/ of thousand against WCB deficient against provision population standard per 1000 WCB standard (ha) population based on ward population Amenity 4.44 1.37 0.12 0.38 greenspace Provision 0.07 0.02 -0.07 -0.22 for children and young people Outdoor 0.88 n/a - - sports facilities Parks and 20.16 6.21 5.91 19.18 Gardens

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BORRAS PARK

KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score Amenity 0.27 43.8% 24.0% 135 WRA11 Lake View Greenspace

Typology Amount Ha per Sufficient/deficient Sufficient/

of thousand against WCB deficient against

provision population standard per 1000 WCB standard (ha) population based on ward population Amenity 0.27 0.11 -1.14 -2.68 greenspace

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BRONINGTON

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 184 BRN01 Off School Lane Amenity 0.08 32.2% 12.0% greenspace

108 BAN03 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.43 - - Station Road facilities

144 BRN04 Maesllwyn Provision for 0.23 79.4% 41.8% Close children and young people

187 BAN07 Off Station Amenity 0.90 45.6% 29.0% Road greenspace

191 WOR04 Off Tallarn Amenity 0.28 46.1% 29.0% Green Chapel greenspace

293 BAN05 Friars Mews / Semi / Natural 0.20 48.7% 49.1% Abbots Way greenspaces

418 BAN09 Friar's Court Amenity 0.76 - - greenspace

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428 Worthenbury Provision for 0.05 62.9% 50.9% Play Area children and young people

427 Worthenbury Amenity 0.34 52.1% 39.0% Recreation greenspace Ground

371 BAN06 Swings, Station Provision for 0.07 75.9% 41.8% Road children and young people

439 Saint Dunawd Cemeteries 0.24 - -

494 WOR01 Tennis Courts, Outdoor sports 0.06 - - Rear of Village facilities Hall, Tallarn Green

450 BAN01 Bowling Green, Outdoor sports 0.12 - - Station Road facilities

451 BAN02 Basketball Provision for 0.06 - - Court, Station children and Road young people

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficient provision (ha) thousand against WCB population standard Amenity greenspace 2.80 0.88 -0.37 Provision for children 0.42 0.13 0.04 and young people Outdoor sports 0.61 n/a - facilities Semi/Natural 0.20 0.06 -0.48 greenspaces

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BRYMBO

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 7 BRY09 1 Football Pitch, Amenity 0.51 57.0% 34.0% Mountain View, greenspace Brymbo

54 BRY25 Bryn y Ffynnon, Provision for 0.07 66.0% 41.8% Brymbo children and young people

55 BRY02 By Community Amenity 0.21 24.8% 11.0% Centre, greenspace Tanyfron

94 BRY19 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 1.00 - - Green Road, facilities Brymbo

116 BY165 Garden of rest Cemeteries 0.50 55.1% 54.0%

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Brymbo greenspace

271 BRY24 Argoed, Brymbo Provision for 0.09 61.9% 41.8% children and young people

315 BRY28 Mountain View, Provision for 0.05 80.1% 54.5% Brymbo children and young people

322 BRY23 Off Cae Merfyn, Provision for 0.06 68.7% 38.2% Tanyfron children and young people

332 BRY22 Off Meadow Provision for 0.11 79.7% 50.9% View, Tanyfron children and young people

363 BRY33 Swings at Provision for 0.04 66.7% 50.9% Greenway Drive children and young people

365 BRY40 Swings at Provision for 0.04 63.9% 38.2% Railway Road, children and Brymbo young people

401 BRY41 Railway Road, Amenity 0.11 60.9% 34.0% Brymbo greenspace

402 BRY32 Corner of Amenity 0.15 44.6% 38.0% Greenway greenspace Drive/Sheppard Street

426 Blackie Open Semi / Natural 3.11 51.0% 35.5% Space greenspaces

445 KKP17 Mountain view Outdoor sports 0.38 - - pitches facilities

467 BRY18 Tennis Court, Outdoor sports 0.06 - - Argoed, Brymbo facilities

485 BRY31 Multi use games Provision for 0.10 - - area off children and Meadow View young people

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(Site 94 and 445 contribute to the amenity greenspace total)

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficient provision (ha) thousand against WCB population standard Amenity greenspace 3.09 0.74 -0.51 Cemeteries 0.50 n/a - Provision for children 0.55 0.11 0.02 and young people Outdoor sports 1.45 n/a - facilities Semi/Natural 3.11 0.74 0.20 greenspaces

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BRYN CEFN

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 51 BRO15 Broughton War Amenity 0.23 54.3% 54.0% Memorial greenspace

69 B197 Cemetery Cemeteries 0.87 39.5% 37.0%

87 BRO16 Erw Gaer Semi / Natural 0.44 28.2% 17.3% greenspaces

136 BRO47 Land at Amenity 0.52 47.1% 29.0% Broughton greenspace Heights

140 BRO12 Lodge Road Amenity 2.78 25.6% 22.0% greenspace

208 BRO14 Quarry Road Amenity 0.82 33.9% 23.0% greenspace

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(a) greenspace

226 BRO11 Solway Banks Amenity 0.55 59.2% 49.0% (b) greenspace

233 B438 St Paul's Cemeteries 0.82 59.2% 40.0% Church

278 BRO38 BMX, Solway Provision for 0.05 71.5% 45.5% Banks children and young people

349 BRO37 Quarry Road, Provision for 0.04 75.3% 50.9% Broughton children and young people

369 BRO39 Swings, Solway Provision for 0.03 60.8% 54.5% Banks (a) children and young people

473 BRO23 Bowling Green, Outdoor sports 0.19 - - War Memorial facilities Park

474 BRO24 Tennis Court, Outdoor sports 0.12 - - War Memorial facilities Park

475 BRO25 Tennis Court, Outdoor sports 0.07 - - Solway Banks facilities

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/defic provision (ha) thousand ient against population WCB standard Amenity greenspace 6.00 2.69 1.44 Cemeteries 1.69 n/a - Outdoor sports 0.38 n/a - Provision for children 0.12 0.05 -0.04 and young people Semi/Natural 0.44 0.20 -0.34 greenspaces

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BRYNYFFYNNON

KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score Area adj. 0.51 51.0% 39.0% Football Pitch, Amenity 97 WRO24 Lilac Way greenspace Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.25 - - 101 WRO19 Off Ruthin Road facilities Football Outdoor sports 0.55 - - 113 WRO18 Pitches, Parciau facilities Off Cemetary Amenity 0.24 51.8% 28.0% 166 WRO07 Road (a) greenspace Off Cemetary Amenity 0.53 49.7% 28.0% 167 WRO08 Road (b) greenspace Amenity 1.44 64.3% 40.0% 183 WRO11 Off Ruthin Road greenspace Amenity 1.18 56.2% 59.0% 258 WRO56 Yale View greenspace Provision for 0.13 81.8% 41.8% children and 284 WRO37 Bryn Offa young people

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Provision for 0.04 86.6% 50.9% Infants play children and 304 WRO60 area, Parciau young people Provision for 0.06 79.7% 54.5% children and 309 WRO36 Lilac Way (b) young people Provision for 0.04 74.2% 54.5% children and 341 WRO31 Parciau young people Provision for 0.02 66.7% 41.8% children and 376 WRO43 Trem Y Llyn young people Parks and 6.25 73.7% 63.6% 420 - Bellevue Park Gardens Liliac Way Outdoor sports 0.35 - - 446 - football pitch facilities Provision for 0.15 - - Basketball Court children and 456 WRO14 / MUGA young people Tennis Courts, Outdoor sports 0.17 - - 459 WRO15 Parciau (b) facilities Bowling Greens, Outdoor sports 0.14 - - 460 WRO16 Parciau (a) facilities Bowling Greens, Outdoor sports 0.15 - - 461 WRO17 Parciau (b) facilities

Sites 101, 113 & 446 also contribute to amenity green space

Typology Amount of Ha per thousand Sufficient/defi Sufficiency/D provision population cient against eficiency (ha) WCB based on standard ward population Amenity 5.05 1.42 0.17 0.58 greenspace Provision for 0.43 0.12 0.03 0.10 children and young people Outdoor sports 1.61 n/a - - facilities Parks and Gardens 6.25 1.81 1.51 5.20

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CATREFLE

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 236 WRC008 Sycamore Road Amenity 0.23 47.7% 23.0% greenspace

388 WRC090 Wyndham Amenity 0.14 42.2% 19.0% Gardens greenspace

389 WRC087 Ceirriog Road Amenity 0.17 49.6% 25.0% greenspace

390 WRC095 Montrose Amenity 0.12 38.0% 29.0% Gardens greenspace

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Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficient provision (ha) thousand against WCB population standard Amenity greenspace 0.66 0.27 -0.98

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CEFN

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KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score By Rhosymedre Semi / Natural 3.05 20.5% 20.0% CEF17 School greenspaces 61 CM247 Cemetery Cemeteries 0.13 34.9% 39.0% 67 CM258 Cemetery Cemeteries 0.89 54.7% 39.0% 68 Chatham Amenity 4.91 53.9% 39.0% CEF09 Quarry (b) greenspace 72 Football Pitch, 0.60 - - Rhosymedre Recreation Outdoor sports CEF23 Ground facilities 106 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 1.04 - - CEF20 Ty Mawr facilities 109 Land off Amenity 0.22 27.3% 26.0% CEF50 Llangollen Road greenspace 137 Newbridge Amenity 0.27 21.8% 21.0% CEF06 Road greenspace 156 Off Dolydd Lane Amenity 0.26 25.6% 18.0% CEF15 (a) greenspace 169 Off Dolydd Lane Amenity 0.23 28.1% 29.0% CEF47 (c) greenspace 170 Off Red Lion Amenity 2.15 51.5% 38.0% CEF01 Square greenspace 182 Rhosymedre 0.41 49.0% 28.0% Recreation Amenity CEF08 Ground greenspace 217 Ty Mawr / Cae Amenity 0.73 73.1% 55.0% CEF07 Gwilym Lane greenspace 247 Provision for 0.06 77.3% 41.8% Lancaster children and CEF71 Terrace young people 307 Provision for 0.03 63.6% 34.5% children and CEF31 Off Eglwysfan young people 324

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Provision for 0.25 70.8% 45.5% Off Plas children and CEF32 Kynaston Lane young people 334 Provision for 0.06 78.7% 41.8% Short Lane, children and CEF36 Newbridge young people 355 Provision for 0.02 49.5% 41.8% Swings off children and CEF48 Dolydd Lane young people 367 Provision for 0.04 72.9% 45.5% children and

CEF37 Ty Mawr young people 377 Bowling Green, 0.17 - - Plas Kynaston Outdoor sports CEF22 Lane facilities 479

Sites 106 and 109 are used within the quantity standards for amenity greenspace.

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficient provision (ha) thousand against WCB population standard Amenity greenspace 10.81 2.10 0.85 Cemeteries 1.02 n/a - Provision for children 0.46 0.09 equal and young people Outdoor sports 1.80 n/a - facilities Semi/Natural 3.05 0.59 0.05 greenspaces

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CEIRIOG VALLEY

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 57 GLY03 By Community Amenity 0.45 46.8% 33.0% Hall, Opposite greenspace Stryt Pentre (b)

99 LGC04 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.64 - - off Maybury facilities Avenue

176 LGC06 Off Maybury Provision for 0.20 61.9% 38.2% Avenue children and

young people

198 LGC02 Park, off Amenity 2.17 53.2% 34.0% Maybury greenspace Avenue

266 Coed Colfryn, Semi / Natural 6.71 - - Llwynmawr greenspaces

285 GLY08 By Bowling Provision for 0.01 50.5% 38.2% Green, opposite children and Stryt Pentre, young people Dolywern

308 GLY07 Land fronting Provision for 0.02 69.1% 41.8% B4500, children and Pontfadog young people

487 LGC01 Multi Use Provision for 0.13 - - Games Area children and young people

Site 99 contributes to the amenity green space quantity.

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficient provision (ha) thousand against WCB population standard Amenity greenspace 3.29 1.52 0.27 Outdoor sports 0.65 n/a - Provision for children 0.37 0.17 0.08 and young people Semi/Natural 6.71 3.11 2.57 greenspaces

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CHIRK NORTH

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 59 CHI09 By Maes y Amenity 0.75 55.0% 44.0% Waun School greenspace

70 CHI20 Chapel Lane Provision for 0.24 79.7% 54.5% children and young people

78 CHI02 Coronation Amenity 0.52 35.1% 28.0% Drive greenspace

179 CHI06 Off Offa (a) Amenity 0.37 38.8% 38.0% greenspace

250 CHI27 Whitehurst Amenity 0.30 33.9% 9.0% Gardens greenspace

262 Black Park Amenity 0.72 46.3% 19.0% greenspace

274 CHI26 Black Park, Provision for 0.07 78.4% 41.8% Halton children and young people

288 CHI44 Childrens Play Provision for 0.01 - - Area by Maes y children and Wan School young people

325 CHI01 Off Ewart Street Provision for 0.01 80.4% 41.8% children and young people

339 CHI21 Offa Provision for 0.03 74.9% 50.9% children and young people

343 CHI23 Pentre Provision for 0.04 70.1% 41.8% children and young people

381 CHI25 Whitehurst, Provision for 0.03 53.6% 34.5% Chirk children and young people

406 CHI07 Crogen / Offa Amenity 0.20 38.8% 18.0% greenspace

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422 Pentre AGS Amenity 0.33 51.0% 29.0% greenspace

440 CHI12 Of Offa pitch Outdoor sports 0.13 - - facilities

449 KKP21 By Maes Waun Outdoor sports 0.46 - -

pitch facilities

493 CHI45 Multi Use Provision for 0.01 Games Area by children and Maes y Wan young people School

Off Offa pitch (KKP 440) and By Maes Waun pitch (KKP 449) do not receive a quality score as they forms part of the wider sites (KKP 179 and KKP 59). Both are used in quantity standard calculations for amenity green space.

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficient provision (ha) thousand against WCB population standard Amenity greenspace 3.72 1.52 0.27 Provision for children 0.43 0.18 0.09 and young people Outdoor sports 0.59 n/a - facilities

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CHIRK SOUTH

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KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score

Cricket Pitch, 2.26 61.7% 61.8% Chirk Parks and 80 CHI14 Recreation Park Gardens

Amenity 0.41 44.6% 32.0% 141 CHI28 Longfield greenspace

Provision for 0.12 74.6% 41.8% children and

319 CHI22 Off B5070 young people

Provision for 0.09 63.2% 41.8% children and 330 CHI19 Off Longfield young people

Bronywaun / Amenity 0.17 39.7% 23.0% 405 CHI05 Longfield greenspace

Chirk cricket Outdoor sports 3.21 - - 443 KKP15 pitch facilities

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficient provision (ha) thousand against WCB population standard Amenity greenspace 0.57 0.28 -0.97 Provision for children 0.21 0.10 0.01 and young people Parks and gardens 2.26 1.11 0.81

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COEDPOETH

KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.58 - - 5 COE21 Heol Maelor (a) facilities

1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.54 - - 6 COE22 Heol Maelor (b) facilities

Amenity 0.24 49.9% 18.0% 53 COE13 Bryn Gwyn greenspace

65 CO158 Cemetery Cemeteries 1.29 52.9% 39.0%

Enterprise 0.63 76.0% 40.0% Centre, Amenity 86 COE34 Coedpoeth greenspace

Heol Maelor, 2.59 58.8% 34.0% adjacent to Amenity 127 COE01 Football Pitches greenspace

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Amenity 0.21 151 COE36 Nant Mill greenspace

Off Smithy Road Amenity 0.57 28.5% 17.0% 185 COE06 (c) greenspace

Amenity 1.21 45.2% 34.0% 192 COE10 Off Talwrn Road greenspace

Off Talwrn Road Amenity 0.25 29.8% 17.0% 193 COE14 (b) greenspace

BMX Heol Provision for 0.06 70.8% 41.8% Maelor, children and 276 COE37 Penygelli young people

Provision for 0.08 80.8% 41.8% children and 283 COE28 Bryn Gwyn young people

Provision for 0.11 76.6% 41.8% Heol Maelor, children and 301 COE25 Penygelli young people

Memorial Park Provision for 0.05 74.9% 45.5% Play Area, Nant children and 311 COE26 Road young people

Provision for 0.03 73.2% 41.6% children and 316 COE29 Nant Mill young people

Provision for 0.04 84.2% 41.8% children and 338 COE27 Off Talwrn Road young people

Off Heol Amenity 0.16 35.5% 18.0% 407 COE03 Glyndwr greenspace

Heol Offa 0.19 33.9% 18.0% Gospel Mission Amenity 409 COE15 Hall greenspace

Memorial Park, Parks and 0.73 52.5% 54.5% 421 Nant Road Gardens

Tennis Court, 0.06 - - Memorial Park, Outdoor sports 476 COE19 Nant Road facilities

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Bowling Green, 0.14 - - Memorial Park, Outdoor sports 477 COE20 Nant Road facilities

The pitches at Heol Maelor (KKP 5 and 6) are included in the quantity calculations for amenity greenspace.

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficient Sufficient/ provision thousand against WCB deficient (ha) population standard per 1000 against population WCB standard based on ward population Amenity 7.17 1.49 0.24 1.15 greenspace Cemeteries 1.29 n/a - - Provision for 0.38 0.08 -0.01 -0.05 children and young people Outdoor sports 1.32 n/a - - facilities Parks and 0.73 0.15 -0.15 -0.72 Gardens

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ERDDIG

KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score Percy Road / 0.73 68.2% 39.0% Hillbury Road Amenity 202 WRO05 (a) greenspace

Huntroyde 0.03 36.0% 42.0% Avenue/ Amenity 264 Bennion Road greenspace

Infants play 0.02 66.7% 45.5% area Percy Provision for Road/ Hilbury children and 303 WRO58 Road young people

Amenity 0.21 66.7% 45.5% 392 WRO02 Mason Avenue greenspace

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Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficie Sufficient/ deficient provision thousand nt against WCB against WCB (ha) population standard per standard based on 1000 population ward population Amenity 0.97 0.45 -0.80 -1.73 greenspace Provision for 0.02 0.01 -0.08 -0.17 children and young people

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ESCLUSHAM

KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 1.01 - - 105 ESC13 Rhostyllen Park facilities

Kensington Amenity 0.29 44.2% 23.0% 132 ESC19 Close greenspace

Off Bersham 0.20 57.2% 50.0% Road, Adjacent to Heritage Amenity 164 ESC06 Centre greenspace

Amenity 0.46 55.4% 34.0% 200 ESC22 Parkend Walk greenspace

Amenity 1.16 69.0% 34.0% 216 ESC07 Rhostyllen Park greenspace

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Amenity 0.22 44.2% 24.0% 251 ESC20 Wilkinson Drive greenspace

Off Bersham 0.19 83.5% 50.9% Road, Adjacent Provision for to Bersham children and

320 ESC16 Heritage Centre young people

Provision for 0.05 88.7% 45.5% children and 352 ESC15 Rhostyllen Park young people

Amenity 0.16 46.3% 29.0% 415 ESC21 Station Road greenspace

Summerfields, Amenity 0.16 41.7% 18.0% 416 ESC04 Rhostyllen greenspace

Rhostyllen Outdoor sports 0.21 - - 496 Bowling green facilities

Rhostyllen Outdoor sports 0.10 - - 497 tennis courts facilities

Bersham Outdoor sports 0.12 - - 501 bowling green facilities

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/defic Sufficient/ provision thousand ient against deficient (ha) population WCB standard against WCB per 1000 standard based population on ward population Amenity greenspace 3.65 1.30 0.05 0.13 Outdoor sports 1.43 n/a - - Provision for children 0.24 0.09 equal 0.25 and young people

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GARDEN VILLAGE

KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score Off Wats Dyke Amenity 0.79 46.7% 39.0% 195 WRR02 Way greenspace

Cambridge Amenity 0.53 46.3% 29.0% 224 WRR01 Square greenspace

Off Provision for 0.09 73.5% 45.5% Sandringham children and 336 WRR20 Road young people

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Typology Amount of Ha per thousand Sufficient/defic Sufficient/ provision (ha) population ient against deficient WCB standard against WCB per 1000 standard population based on ward population Amenity 1.33 0.65 -0.60 -1.22 greenspace Provision for 0.09 0.04 -0.05 -1.10 children and young people

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GRESFORD EAST AND WEST

KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score 1 Football Pitch, 0.83 79.6% 60.0% Chester Road Amenity 4 GRE13 (b) greenspace

All Saints 0.95 73.6% 58.0% 37 GR140 church Cemeteries

Chester Road / Outdoor sports 3.30 - - 74 GRE19 Clappers Lane facilities

Football Pitch, 0.45 - - Gresford Village Outdoor sports 96 GRE11 Recreation Club facilities

North of Amenity 0.30 64.7% 50.0% 158 GRE04 Redland Close greenspace

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Provision for 0.04 61.9% 72.7% BMX Track, children and 277 GRE18 High Street young people

Provision for 0.07 90.7% 72.7% High Street, children and 302 GRE17 Gresford young people

Chester Road Outdoor sports 0.26 - - 444 KKP16 (b) football pitch facilities

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/defic Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand ient against deficient population WCB standard against WCB per 1000 standard based population on ward population Amenity greenspace 1.39 0.51 -0.74 -2.01 Cemeteries 0.95 n/a - - Provision for children 0.11 0.04 -0.05 -0.13 and young people Outdoor sports 4.00 n/a - - facilities Semi/Natural 28.07 10.33 9.79 26.60 greenspace

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GROSVENOR

KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score Amenity 1.46 55.4% 50.0% 42 WRR22 Ashfields greenspace

Garden Road / Amenity 0.91 48.5% 20.0% 117 WRR25 Rhosddu Road greenspace

Provision for 0.04 81.4% 63.6% children and 273 WRR19 Ashfields young people

Off Garden Provision for 0.10 64.9% 41.8% Road / Rhosddu children and 327 WRR17 Road young people

Amenity 0.13 31.4% 24.0% 393 WRR26 Spring Gardens greenspace

Civic spaces 1.33 69.0% 54.0% Wrexham town (Queens 423 centre (Part) Square:9427m2)

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Memorial Parks and 0.30 - - 436 Gardens Gardens

Amenity 0.83 - - 437 Llwyn Isaf greenspace

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/defic Sufficient/ provision thousand ient against deficient (ha) population WCB standard against WCB per 1000 standard population based on ward population Amenity greenspace 3.33 1.29 0.04 0.10 Civic space 1.33 n/a - - Parks and Gardens 0.30 0.12 -0.18 -0.46 Provision for children 0.15 0.06 -0.03 -0.08 and young people

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GWENFRO

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 14 BRO26 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.64 - - Solway Banks facilities (a)

15 BRO27 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.26 - - Solway Banks facilities (b)

16 BRO28 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.20 - - Solway Banks facilities (c)

17 BRO29 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.72 - - Solway Banks facilities (d)

214 BRO08 Recreation Amenity 0.79 12.8% 21.0% Ground, greenspace Southsea

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227 BRO43 Solway Banks Amenity 1.38 58.0% 35.0% (c) greenspace

228 BRO18 Solway Banks Amenity 2.54 35.1% 17.0%

(d) greenspace

337 BRO36 Off Smithy Provision for 0.04 81.8% 41.8% Road, Southsea children and young people

370 BRO40 Swings, Solway Provision for 0.16 69.1% 41.8% Banks (b) children and young people

The pitches at Solway Banks (KKP 14, 15, 16 and 17) have been included as part of the quantity standards for amenity greenspace.

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficie Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand nt against WCB deficient against population standard per WCB standard 1000 population based on ward population Amenity greenspace 6.81 3.69 2.44 4.50 Provision for children 0.20 0.11 0.02 0.04 and young people Outdoor sports 1.81 n/a - - facilities

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GWERSYLLT EAST AND SOUTH

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 25 GWE38 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.54 - - The Wauns (a) facilities

26 GWE39 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.64 - - The Wauns (b) facilities

27 GWE40 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.57 - - The Wauns (c) facilities

28 GWE41 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.54 - - The Wauns (d) facilities

62 GWE02 Cedar Close Amenity 0.52 55.4% 38.0% greenspace

79 GWE18 Cricket Pitch, Outdoor sports 1.33 - - Alyn Waters Country Park

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Colliery Club facilities

121 GWE01 Glanaber Court Amenity 0.24 44.6% 24.0% greenspace

129 GWE03 Heol y Parc Amenity 0.38 50.4% 39.0% greenspace

231 GWE55 St Giles Park Amenity 0.42 38.0% 24.0% greenspace

244 GWE43 The Wauns (a) Amenity 4.52 49.6% 44.0% greenspace

287 GWE48 Chatsworth Provision for 0.02 74.9% 38.2% Gardens children and young people

290 GWE37 Cricket club Provision for 0.02 71.1% 45.5% children and young people

340 GWE35 Pandy Provision for 0.08 80.1% 41.8% children and young people

375 GWE25 The Wauns Provision for 0.12 64.3% 38.2% children and young people

396 GWE59 Hardwick Drive Amenity 0.11 40.9% 19.0% greenspace

435 Alyn Waters Provision for 0.03 64.3% 38.2% Play Area children and young people

458 GWE13 Bowling Green, Outdoor sports 0.14 - - Gresford facilities Colliery Club

462 GWE17 Bowling Green, Outdoor sports 0.14 - - Alyn Waters facilities Country Park

502 GWE04 Maes-Y-Coed Amenity 0.06 - - greenspace

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The pitches at the Wauns (KKP 25, 26, 27, 28) site are included in the quantity provision for the ward.

Typology Amount of Ha per thousand Sufficient/deficie Sufficient/ provision (ha) population nt against WCB deficient standard per against 1000 population WCB standard based on ward population Amenity greenspace 8.55 1.72 0.47 2.33 Provision for children 0.27 0.05 -0.04 -0.20 and young people Outdoor sports 5.39 n/a - - facilities

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GWERSYLLT NORTH

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 63 GWE08 Cedar Drive Amenity 1.13 28.1% 18.0% greenspace

128 GWE42 Heol y Coed Amenity 0.81 35.3% 23.0%

greenspace

131 G120 Holy Trinity Cemeteries 2.34 61.3% 44.0% church cemetery

155 GWE12 New Road Amenity 0.44 48.8% 38.0% greenspace

317 GWE34 New Road, Provision for 0.06 73.5% 54.5% Summerhill children and young people

372 GWE36 Sydallt Provision for 0.04 - - children and young people

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Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficien Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand t against WCB deficient population standard per 1000 against WCB population standard based on ward population Amenity 2.55 0.89 -0.36 -1.03 greenspace Cemeteries 2.34 n/a - - Provision for 0.10 0.04 -0.05 -0.14 children and young people

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GWERSYLLT WEST

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 18 GWE15 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.69 - - Stansty Lex (a) facilities

19 GWE16 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.69 - - Stansty Lex (b) facilities

73 GWE06 Chatsworth Amenity 0.45 43.3% 19.0% Drive greenspace

88 GWE07 Ferndale Rise Amenity 0.24 42.2% 24.0% greenspace

128 GWE42 Heol y Coed Amenity 0.81 35.3% 23.0% greenspace

201 GWE05 Pendre Way Amenity 1.23 45.9% 33.0% greenspace

354 GWE32 Second Avenue Provision for 0.05 69.4% 54.5% children and young people

368 BRO45 Swings, Moss Provision for 0.03 85.6% 50.9% Valley children and young people

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficient Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand against WCB deficient population standard per 1000 against WCB population standard based on ward population Amenity 2.73 0.89 -0.36 -1.10 greenspace Outdoor sports 1.38 n/a - - facilities Provision for 0.08 0.03 -0.06 -0.18 children and young people

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HERMITAGE

KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score Applewood Amenity 0.27 38.8% 28.0% 41 WRO47 Close greenspace

Gatefield, Amenity 0.30 53.4% 10.0% 119 WRO04 Hightown greenspace

Amenity 1.44 37.2% 25.0% 234 WRO48 Stockwell Grove greenspace

Off Provision for 0.14 70.1% 45.5% Bryncyabanau children and 321 WRO34 Road young people

Provision for 0.03 74.2% 41.8% children and 378 WRO38 Weale Court young people

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Rear of Amenity 0.14 30.6% 28.0% 391 WRO03 Beechley Road greenspace

Typology Amount of Ha per thousand Sufficient/deficient Sufficient/ deficient provision (ha) population against WCB against WCB standard per 1000 standard based on population ward population Amenity 2.16 0.99 -0.26 -0.57 greenspace Provision for 0.17 0.08 -0.01 -0.02 children and young people

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HOLT

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KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score Abenbury Amenity 0.26 47.5% 23.0% 32 WRC017 Road/Llwyn Onn greenspace

Amenity 0.04 23.6% 16.0% 48 ABE11 Bridgeway East greenspace

Amenity 0.49 40.5% 17.0% 49 ABE04 Bridgeway East greenspace

Church Green, 0.32 52.0% 59.1% adjacent to Parks and 76 HOL04 Quakers Way Gardens

Semi / Natural 3.60 44.4% 30.9% 84 HOL13 Dee Lane greenspaces

Football Pitch at Outdoor sports 0.21 - - 91 WRC027 Abenbury Road facilities

Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.49 - - 93 HOL07 Francis Lane facilities

Football Pitch, 0.50 - - Rear of Isycoed Outdoor sports 104 ISY03 Community Hall facilities

Outdoor sports 0.66 - - 114 HOL10 Francis Lane facilities

Greenways/Brook Amenity 2.11 43.8% 34.0% 126 WRC051 Close greenspace

Maes Brenin, Amenity 0.86 42.2% 39.0% 142 ABE01 Pentre Maelor greenspace

Provision for 0.05 71.1% 45.5% Maes Brenin, children and 142.1 ABE17 Pentre Maelor young people

Amenity 0.49 39.3% 39.0% 157 WRC052 Newbury Close greenspace

Amenity 0.59 38.8% 33.0% 203 ABE20 Pilgrim Way greenspace

Amenity 0.67 40.6% 27.0% 209 ABE07 Rear of greenspace Bridgeway East, March 2016 OSAAN Report: Knight, Kavanagh & Page 259 WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL OPEN SPACE AUDIT AND ASSESSMENT OF NEED

Pentre Maelor

Rear of 0.45 37.2% 33.0% Bridgeway West, Amenity 210 ABE08 Pentre Maelor greenspace

Rear of Isycoed Amenity 0.60 - - 212 ISY07 Community Hall greenspace

Amenity 0.82 44.2% 39.0% 221 ABE28 Sedgefield Close greenspace

The Oval, Pentre Amenity 0.76 42.4% 34.0% 243 ABE10 Maelor greenspace

Church Green, Provision for 0.03 77.0% 72.7% adjacent to children and 289 HOL09 Quakers Way young people

Provision for 0.02 84.5% 72.7% children and 326 HOL08 Off Fairview young people

430 Holt allotment Allotments 0.33 - -

431 Holt cemetery Cemeteries 0.44 - -

Abenbury Road 0.28 - - 442 KKP14 Allotments Allotments

Amenity 0.06 - - 448 KKP20 Smithfield Green greenspace

Holt bowling Outdoor sports 0.16 - - 498 green facilities

505 Cefn Road Pitch Outdoor sports 0.51 - - (a) facilities 506 Cefn Road Pitch Outdoor sports 0.68 - - (b) facilities 507 Cefn Road Pitch ( Outdoor sports 0.41 - - c) facilities 508 Cefn Road Pitch Outdoor sports 0.70 - - (d) facilities 509 Cefn Road Pitch Outdoor sports 0.28 - - (e) facilities 510 Cefn Road Pitch Outdoor sports 0.52 - - (f) facilities 511 Cefn Road Pitch Outdoor sports 0.42 - - (g) facilities

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512 Wrexham Rugby Outdoor sports 0.60 - - Club (a) facilities 513 Wrexham Rugby Outdoor sports 0.70 - - Club (b) facilities Wrexham Rugby Outdoor sports 514 0.70 - - Club ( c) facilities 515 Wrexham Rugby Outdoor sports 0.56 - - Club (d) facilities 516 Wrexham Rugby Outdoor sports 0.54 - - Club ( e) facilities

Sites 91 and 104 contribute to the amenity greenspace total.

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/defic Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand ient against deficient population WCB standard against WCB per 1000 standard based population on ward population Allotments 0.60 n/a - - Amenity 8.89 2.53 1.28 4.50 greenspace Cemeteries 0.44 n/a - - Provision for 0.10 0.03 -0.06 -0.21 children and young people Outdoor sports 8.64 n/a - - facilities Parks and gardens 0.32 0.09 -0.21 -0.74

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JOHNSTOWN

KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score 1 Football Pitch, 0.85 - - Recreation Ground, Heol Outdoor sports 10 RHO19 Kenyon (a) facilities

1 Football Pitch, 0.77 - - Recreation Ground, Heol Outdoor sports 11 RHO20 Kenyon (b) facilities

Amenity 0.66 47.5% 29.0% 52 RHO06 Bryn Avenue greenspace

Recreation 2.45 66.5% 39.0% Ground, Heol Amenity 213 RHO01 Kenyon greenspace

Amenity 1.10 65.7% 39.0% 245 RHO05 Top of Berwyn greenspace

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Amenity 0.23 33.9% 17.0% 246 RHO02 Top of Delyn greenspace

Amenity 0.45 45.0% 28.0% 261 Y-Gresail greenspace

Provision for 0.08 82.1% 41.8% children and 282 RHO32 Bryn Avenue young people

Provision for 0.11 79.7% 41.8% children and 300 RHO31 Heol Kenyon young people

Amenity 0.16 36.9% 18.0%

414 RHO03 Tan y Coed greenspace

Parks and 7.63 - - 429 Stryt Las Park Gardens

Bowling Green, Outdoor sports 0.19 - - 470 RHO21 Bryn Avenue facilities

Multi use games Provision for 0.12 - - area, Bryn children and 471 RHO22 Avenue young people

The outdoor sports provision at Heol Recreation Ground (KKP 11 and KKP 10) do not receive a quality and value score as they are considered to form part of a wider site assessed as KKP 213.

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/defic Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand ient against deficient population WCB standard against WCB per 1000 standard based population on ward population Amenity 6.67 2.03 0.78 2.57 greenspace Parks and gardens 7.63 2.32 2.02 6.65 Provision for 0.31 0.09 equal equal children and young people Outdoor sports 1.81 n/a - - facilities

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LITTLE ACTON

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 133 WRA47 Kensington Amenity 0.31 40.9% 23.0% Grove greenspace

175 WRA01 Off Lon y Gelli Amenity 0.45 31.4% 34.0% greenspace

223 WRA46 Smithy Close Amenity 0.30 55.0% 28.0% greenspace

242 WRA10 The Green / Amenity 0.44 38.8% 29.0% Horsley Drive greenspace

329 WRA08 Off Lon y Gelli Provision for 0.02 63.6% 38.2%

children and young people

395 WRA53 Frances Avenue Amenity 0.12 34.7% 24.0% greenspace

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Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/de Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand ficient deficient population against against WCB WCB standard per standard 1000 based on population ward population Amenity 1.61 0.70 -0.55 -1.26 greenspace Provision for 0.02 0.01 -0.08 -0.18 children and young people

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LLANGOLLEN RURAL

KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score By Community Semi / Natural 1.35 27.6% 20.0% 56 LLR04 Centre, Trevor greenspaces

By Llwyn Onn, Amenity 0.38 15.7% 16.0% 58 LLR01 Garth greenspace

Garth Amenity 0.22 31.4% 22.0% 118 LLR15 Brickworks greenspace

Surrounding 0.34 47.9% 39.0% Community Cente, Amenity 235 LLR13 Froncysyllte greenspace

Bottom of 0.01 78.4% 45.5% Woodland Provision for Grove, children and 279 LLR12 Froncysyllte young people

Garth 0.02 83.5% 41.8% Provision for M294arch 2016 LLR14 Brickworks OSAAN Report: Knight, Kavanagh & Page 266 children and WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL OPEN SPACE AUDIT AND ASSESSMENT OF NEED

young people

Provision for 0.14 77.3% 45.5% Rear of George children and 350 LLR10 Avenue, Trevor young people

Provision for 0.16 68.0% 41.8% West of Bryn children and 379 LLR11 Teg, Garth young people

Community Provision for 0.01 78.4% 45.5% Centre, children and 424 Froncysyllte young people

Woodland Amenity 0.14 - -

447 KKP19 Grove greenspace

Typology Amount of Ha per thousand Sufficient/defic Sufficient/ provision (ha) population ient against deficient WCB standard against WCB per 1000 standard based population on ward population Amenity 1.07 0.51 -0.74 -1.56 greenspace Provision for 0.35 0.17 0.08 0.17 children and young people Semi/Natural 1.35 0.64 0.10 0.21 greenspace

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LLAY

KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score 38 LL134 Allotments Allotments 0.12 - -

Bromfield Amenity 0.57 49.6% 40.0% 50 LLA06 Avenue greenspace

Cricket Pitch, 1.36 - - Miners Welfare Outdoor sports 82 LLA17 Institute facilities

Football Pitch, 0.60 - - Alyn Waters Outdoor sports 92 LLA13 Country Park facilities

Football Pitch, 0.28 - - Miners Welfare Outdoor sports 98 LLA18 Institute facilities

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Shones Lane facilities

Llay Miners 0.45 - - Welfare Institute Outdoor sports 138 LLA08 (a) facilities

Llay Miners 0.73 - - Welfare Institute Outdoor sports 139 LLA09 (b) facilities

Nant y Gaer / 2.94 51.8% 55.0% Singret Valley, Off Tenth Amenity

152 LLA10 Avenue greenspace

Amenity 0.73 61.2% 54.0% 171 LLA11 Hayward Fields greenspace

Amenity 1.02 57.9% 50.0% 207 LLA03 Quarry Bank greenspace

Amenity 0.22 46.3% 53.0% 218 LLA31 Rowan Close greenspace

Parks and 0.44 69.0% 59.1% 259 LLA01 Central Gardens Gardens

Provision for 0.20 95.5% 72.7%

Alyn Waters children and

270 LLA21 Country Park young people

Amenity 0.14 40.5% 19.0% 398 LLA29 Birch Court greenspace

Bowling Greens, 0.13 - - Miners Welfare Outdoor sports 464 LLA14 Institute (a) facilities

Bowling Greens, 0.13 - - Miners Welfare Outdoor sports 465 LLA15 Institute (b) facilities

Multi use games 0.12 - - area, Miners Outdoor sports

466 LLA16 Welfare Institute facilities

Provision for 0.03 - - Multi use games children and 488 LLA02 area young people

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Shones Lane pitch (KKP 107) does not receive a quality and value score as it forms part of a wider site which is assessed as KKP 207. It is included in the quantity standards for amenity greenspace.

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/defi Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand cient against deficient population WCB against WCB standard per standard 1000 based on population ward population Allotments 0.12 n/a - - Amenity greenspace 6.08 1.25 equal equal Parks and gardens 0.44 0.09 -0.21 -1.02 Provision for children 0.23 0.05 -0.04 -0.19 and young people Outdoor sports 4.15 n/a - - facilities

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MAESYDRE

KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score Park Avenue / Amenity 0.34 59.9% 39.0% 197 WRA03 Aston Grove greenspace

Provision for 0.05 81.8% 41.8% Swings at Arran children and 361 WRA28 Road young people

Amenity 0.12 49.6% 34.0% 394 WRA04 Plas Gwyn greenspace

Amenity 0.24 - - 438 RWF Memorial greenspace

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Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficient Sufficient/ provision thousand against WCB deficient (ha) population standard per 1000 against population WCB standard based on ward population Amenity 0.70 0.36 -0.89 -1.71 greenspace Provision for 0.05 0.03 -0.06 -0.11 children and young people

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MARCHWIEL

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KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score Cricket Pitch, Outdoor sports 1.32 - - 81 MAR03 Marchwiel Hall facilities

Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.32 - - 102 MAR02 off Station Road facilities

Off Station Amenity 0.70 48.1% 39.0%

188 MAR01 Road (a) greenspace

Off Station Semi / Natural 1.71 35.9% 30.9% 189 MAR08 Road (b) greenspaces

Sesswick Hall Amenity 0.05 46.3% 24.0% 222 SES03 Cottages greenspace

Percy Avenue, Amenity 0.06 30.2% 17.0% 263 Marchwiel greenspace

Provision for 0.07 71.8% 41.8% Skate Park, off children and

356 MAR06 Station Road young people

Provision for 0.06 75.9% 50.9% children and 359 MAR05 Station Road young people

Bedwell Amenity 0.10 51.8% 29.0% 410 SES04 Crescent greenspace

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/de Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand ficient deficient population against against WCB WCB standard per standard 1000 based on population ward population Amenity greenspace 1.27 0.53 -0.72 -1.74 Provision for children 0.12 0.05 -0.04 -0.10 and young people Outdoor sports 1.64 n/a - - facilities

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Semi/Natural 1.71 0.71 0.17 0.41 greenspaces

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MARFORD AND HOSELEY

KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score Blackthorn Amenity 0.33 47.9% 48.0% 45 GRE20 Close greenspace

Provision for 0.39 79.4% 54.5% Chester Road / children and

75 GRE15 Claypit Lane young people

Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.45 - - 112 GRE08 Wynnstay Lane facilities

Off Mayflower Amenity 0.23 42.2% 45.0% 177 GRE01 Drive greenspace

Semi / Natural 18.97 78.6% 59.1% 260 Marford Quarry greenspaces

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Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/defi Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand cient against deficient population WCB against WCB standard per standard 1000 based on population ward population Amenity greenspace 0.56 0.25 -1.00 -2.25 Provision for children 0.39 0.17 0.08 0.18 and young people Outdoor sports 0.45 n/a - - facilities Semi/Natural 18.97 8.42 7.88 17.75 greenspace

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MINERA

KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score Adjacent to 0.80 - - Football Pitch, Minera Hall Amenity 34 MIN02 Road greenspace

Football Pitch, 0.50 - - Off Minera Hall Outdoor sports 100 MIN04 Road facilities

King George 0.42 60.7% 45.0% Fields, Amenity 134 BRY10 Bwlchgwyn greenspace

Amenity 0.56 57.3% 23.0% 147 MIN01 Minera Park greenspace

By Ffordd Provision for 0.03 77.3% 38.2% Uchaf, children and 286 MIN07 Gwynfryn young people

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Bwlchgwyn young people

Provision for 0.24 76.3% 41.8% children and 313 MIN06 Minera Park young people

Tennis Courts, 0.10 - - King George Fields, Outdoor sports 481 BRY20 Bwlchgwyn facilities

504 MIN05 Football Pitch Outdoor Sports 0.08 - - Ffordd Uchaf

Gwynfryn

Site 100 is included in the quantity standards calculation for amenity greenspace as it forms part of the wider site (KKP 34).

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficie Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand nt against WCB deficient against population standard per WCB standard 1000 population based on ward population Amenity 2.28 0.93 -0.32 -0.78 greenspace Provision for 0.45 0.18 0.09 0.21 children and young people Outdoor sports 0.68 n/a - - facilities

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NEW BROUGHTON

KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.61 - - 3 BRO22 Bersham Road facilities

1 Football Pitch, 0.63 - - Wrexham Road Outdoor sports 29 BRO19 (a) facilities

1 Football Pitch, 0.53 - - Wrexham Road Outdoor sports 30 BRO20 (b) facilities

Off Bersham Amenity 1.01 32.4% 29.0% 163 BRO42 Road greenspace

Wrexham Road Amenity 0.28 44.8% 18.0% 253 BRO04 (b) greenspace

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Provision for 0.05 60.8% 41.8% children and 382 BRO35 Wrexham Road young people

Bowling Green, 0.14 - - Off Bersham Outdoor sports 472 BRO21 Road facilities

Sites 3, 29 and 30 have been included as part of the quantity standards for amenity greenspace.

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficien Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand t against WCB deficient against population standard per 1000 WCB standard population based on ward population Amenity greenspace 4.08 1.13 -0.12 -0.43 Provision for children 0.05 0.01 -0.08 -0.29 and young people Outdoor sports 1.91 n/a - - facilities

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OFFA

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KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score 1 Football Pitch, 0.45 - - The Court Recreation Outdoor sports 20 WRO20 Ground (a) facilities

1 Football Pitch, 0.55 - - The Court Recreation Outdoor sports

21 WRO21 Ground (b) facilities

1 Football Pitch, 0.58 - - The Court Recreation Outdoor sports 22 WRO22 Ground (c) facilities

39 W58 Allotments Allotments 2.77 54.0% 27.6%

Allotments(Ruthin 0.97 51.6% 27.6% 40 W53 road) Allotments

230 W20 St Giles Church Cemeteries 0.80 61.7% 39.0%

The Court 0.66 55.0% 24.0% Recreation Amenity 238 WRO61 Ground greenspace

The Court 1.85 67.6% 45.0% Recreation Ground, Bron y Amenity 239 WRO39 Dre greenspace

Wrexham 7.68 59.8% 40.0% 252 W19 Cemetery Cemeteries

The Court 0.23 83.2% 54.5% Recreation Provision for Ground, Court children and 374 WRO35 Road young people

Sites 20 and 22 included in the quantity standards for amenity greenspace as they are accessible for general use.

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Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/de Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand ficient deficient population against against WCB WCB standard per standard 1000 based on population ward population Allotments 3.74 n/a - - Amenity greenspace 3.55 1.32 0.07 0.19 Cemeteries 8.49 n/a - - Provision for children 0.23 0.09 equal equal and young people Outdoor sports 1.58 n/a - - facilities

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OVERTON

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KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.37 - - 111 OVE03 Wrexham Road facilities

Amenity 0.22 31.8% 17.0% 130 MAE02 Hill Crest greenspace

Park, Wrexham Outdoor sports 1.43 - - 199 OVE08 Road facilities

Provision for 0.13 72.2% 41.8% children and 333 MAE04 Off Pendas Park young people

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Provision for 0.06 80.1% 41.8% Playground at children and 344 MAE05 Bettisfield Hall young people

Provision for 0.29 79.7% 45.5% Playground, children and 345 OVE06 Wrexham Road young people

Amenity 0.32 32.2% 24.0% 417 MAE08 Winston Way greenspace

Tennis Courts, 0.17 - - Overton Tennis Outdoor sports

452 OVE02 Club facilities

Multi use games Provision for 0.06 - - area at children and 489 MAE07 Bettisfield Hall young people

Amenity 0.05 - - 495 HAN06 Hanmer AGS greenspace

Overton bowling Outdoor sports 0.13 - - 499 green facilities

Overton 0.38 - -

500 cemetery Cemeteries

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficie Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand nt against WCB deficient against population standard per WCB standard 1000 population based on ward population Amenity greenspace 0.59 0.17 -1.08 -3.68 Cemeteries 0.38 n/a - - Provision for children 0.55 0.16 0.07 0.24 and young people Outdoor sports 2.11 n/a - - facilities

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PANT

KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score 66 RH206 Cemetery Cemeteries 2.38 47.2% 29.0%

Amenity 0.90 39.3% 29.0% 172 RHO07 Off Ffordd Offa greenspace

Lower Mountain Amenity 0.14 28.1% 18.0% 412 RHO15 Road (a) greenspace

Amenity 0.15 41.7% 39.0% 413 RHO09 Hill Street greenspace

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PENYCAE AND RUABON SOUTH

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KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score Amenity 0.68 37.6% 28.0% 85 RUA21 Duke Street greenspace

Provision for 0.22 74.9% 41.8% Off Pont Adam children and 180 RUA14 Crescent young people

Provision for 0.04 79.4% 41.8% children and 328 PEN11 Off Hall Street young people

Provision for 0.10 77.7% 41.8% Wynnstay children and 383 RUA18 Gardens young people

Amenity 0.14 33.9% 23.0% 411 PEN02 Groesfan (b) greenspace

Tennis Courts, Outdoor sports 0.09 - - 482 RUA08 Wynnstay (a) facilities

Tennis Courts, Outdoor sports 0.19 - - 483 RUA09 Wynnstay (b) facilities

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficie Sufficient/ deficient provision thousand nt against WCB against WCB (ha) population standard per standard based on 1000 population ward population Amenity greenspace 0.82 0.32 -0.93 -2.35 Provision for children 0.37 0.15 0.06 0.15 and young people

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PENYCAE

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 1 PEN05 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.37 - - Afon Eitha (a) facilities

2 PEN07 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.86 - - Afon Eitha (b) facilities

36 PEN04 Afon Eitha Amenity 3.02 39.3% 22.0% greenspace

181 PEN03 Off Poplar Road Amenity 0.72 41.0% 38.0% greenspace

269 PEN10 Afon Eitha Provision for 0.03 80.8% 41.8% children and young people

335 PEN16 Off Poplar Road Provision for 0.02 47.8% 41.8% children and young people

480 PEN06 Multi use games Provision for 0.17 - - area, Afon Eitha children and young people

490 PEN15 Tennis Court, Outdoor sports 0.07 - - Afon Eitha facilities

The pitch at KKP 1 is included within the quantity standards for amenity greenspace. One of the pitches (KKP 2) is fenced and therefore only accessible for match use.

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/defic Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand ient against deficient population WCB standard against per 1000 WCB population standard based on ward population Amenity greenspace 4.11 1.87 0.62 1.35 Provision for children 0.22 0.10 0.01 0.02 and young people Outdoor sports 1.29 n/a - - facilities

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PLAS MADOC

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 60 CEF10 By Plas Madoc Amenity 1.42 47.5% 24.0% Leisure Centre greenspace

71 CEF14 Chatham Amenity 1.17 30.2% 35.0% Quarry (a) greenspace

145 CEF12 MArlbrook Amenity 0.42 51.9% 40.0% greenspace

161 CEF66 Off Aled (a) Amenity 0.48 40.1% 18.0% greenspace

272 CEF34 Ash Grove Provision for 0.02 79.4% 41.8% children and young people

280 CEF39 Bran, Plas Provision for 0.02 80.8% 41.8% Madoc children and young people

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296 CEF42 Glaslyn, Plas Provision for 0.03 83.2% 45.5% Madoc children and young people

298 CEF41 Gwynant, Plas Provision for 0.04 80.8% 45.5% Madoc children and young people

403 CEF11 Hampden Way Amenity 0.14 53.4% 24.0% (a) greenspace

404 CEF69 Next to Plas Amenity 0.15 41.3% 19.0% Madoc Centre greenspace (b)

486 CEF46 Tennis court at Outdoor sports 0.08 - - Plas Madoc facilities Leisure Centre

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficien Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand t against WCB deficient against population standard per 1000 WCB standard population based on ward population Amenity greenspace 3.78 1.73 0.48 1.05 Provision for 0.11 0.05 -0.04 -0.09 children and young people Outdoor sports 0.08 n/a - facilities

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PONCIAU

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score

47 RHO24 Bowling Green, Outdoor sports 0.28 - - Peter Street facilities

122 RHO17 Glanrafon (a) Amenity 0.37 41.9% 28.0% greenspace

123 RHO18 Glanrafon (b) Amenity 0.22 50.7% 39.0% greenspace

143 RHO42 Maes Y Gornel Amenity 1.28 36.8% 28.0% greenspace

150 RHO43 Mountain Street Amenity 0.20 37.9% 12.0% greenspace

204 RHO14 Ponciau Banks Amenity 5.68 53.6% 35.0%

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greenspace

219 RHO25 Rugby Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.68 - - Ponciau Banks facilities

295 RHO35 Glanrafon Provision for 0.04 79.0% 41.8%

children and young people

346 RHO34 Ponciau Banks Provision for 0.07 88.7% 54.5% children and young people

434 Pant old Outdoor sports 1.77 - - Brickworks pitch facilities

478 RHO23 Tennis Courts, Outdoor sports 0.06 - -

Ponciau Banks facilities

491 RHO47 Multi use games Provision for 0.07 - - area/Skateboard children and park young people

503 Rhos Pant Semi / Natural 3.54 - - Brickworks OG greenspaces

Site 219 forms part of a wider site (KKP 204). Subsequently it is included as part of the calculation of quantity standards for amenity greenspace.

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/defic Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand ient against deficient population WCB standard against WCB per 1000 standard based population on ward population Amenity greenspace 8.44 1.73 0.48 2.34 Provision for 0.18 0.04 -0.05 -0.24 children and young people Outdoor sports 2.80 n/a - - facilities

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QUEENSWAY

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KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score Glan Cors / Bala Amenity 3.13 35.5% 30.0% 120 WRC045 Road greenspace

Off Anthony Amenity 0.21 61.6% 28.0% 162 WRC001 Eden Drive greenspace

Amenity 6.97 44.6% 30.0% greenspace 241 WRC018 The Dunks (c) (South11700m2)

Y Wern / Prince 0.71 49.3% 50.0% Charles Road Amenity 255 WRC010 (a) greenspace

Y Wern / Prince 1.03 70.0% 45.0% Charles Road Amenity 256 WRC015 (b) greenspace

Y Wern / Prince 0.87 57.7% 50.0% Charles Road Amenity 257 WRC016 (c) greenspace

Provision for 0.09 82.5% 54.5% Swings at Glan children and 362 WRC029 Cors/Bala Road young people

Amenity 0.34 40.5% 28.0% 384 WR060 Glan Gors greenspace

Amenity 0.13 48.8% 29.0%

387 WRC005 Abenbury Road greenspace

Amenity 0.32 - - 441 Gwenfro greenspace

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RHOSNESNI

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 173 WRA02 Off Gredington Amenity 0.31 51.7% 29.0% Park greenspace

35 WRA13 Adjoining Borras Amenity 1.36 31.4% 23.0% Park Juniors greenspace

43 HOL16 Augusta Drive Amenity 0.62 50.5% 20.0% (a) greenspace

46 WRA51 Blantern Way Amenity 0.23 38.4% 18.0% greenspace

83 WRA24 Deans Road Amenity 3.53 47.9% 29.0% greenspace

174 WRA27 Off Hinsley Amenity 0.46 48.8% 19.0% Drive greenspace

190 WRA07 Off Sunningdale Amenity 0.93 45.6% 19.0%

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Close greenspace

220 HOL15 Ryder Close (a) Amenity 0.35 59.1% 35.0% greenspace

229 HOL18 St Andrews Amenity 0.30 52.2% 20.0%

Crescent (b) greenspace

318 HOL14 Off Augusta Provision for 0.03 63.9% 54.5% Drive children and young people

353 WRA39 Sandy Way Provision for 0.08 55.3% 38.2% children and young people

453 WRA16 Bowling Green, Outdoor sports 0.11 - -

Gate Hangs facilities High

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/de Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand ficient deficient population against against WCB WCB standard per standard 1000 based on population ward population Amenity greenspace 8.09 2.98 1.73 4.69 Provision for children 0.11 0.04 -0.05 -0.14 and young people Outdoor sports 0.11 n/a - - facilities

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ROSSETT

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value

ref (ha) score score 168 ROS05 Off Chester Amenity 0.51 51.8% 45.0% Road greenspace

297 ROS13 Greenfields Provision for 0.03 85.6% 72.7% children and young people

314 ROS14 Mountain View Provision for 0.08 80.4% 72.7% children and young people

323 ROS12 Off Chester Provision for 0.17 84.5% 81.8% Road children and young people

399 ROS01 Darland View Amenity 0.12 41.3% 18.0% greenspace

400 ROS17 Rossett Park Amenity 0.18 41.3% 24.0% greenspace

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficie Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand nt against WCB deficient against population standard per WCB standard 1000 population based on ward population Amenity 0.81 0.25 -1.00 -3.27 greenspace Provision for 0.28 0.09 equal equal children and young people

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RUABON

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KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value

ref (ha) score score 44 RUA03 Blackbrook Amenity 0.24 39.1% 22.0% Drive, New Hall greenspace Road

103 RUA07 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.72 - - off Tatham facilities Road

115 RU180 Garden of rest Cemeteries 0.19 48.8% 34.0%

124 RUA16 Gorse Close Amenity 0.35 33.5% 23.0% greenspace

154 RUA01 New Hall Road Amenity 1.95 35.1% 34.0% greenspace

194 RUA02 Off Tatham Amenity 1.00 36.8% 29.0% Road greenspace

232 RUA04 St Mary's Amenity 0.94 52.5% 40.0% Recreation greenspace

Ground

248 RUA15 Vicarage Fields Amenity 0.35 32.6% 32.0% greenspace

331 RUA13 Off Maes y Llan Provision for 0.11 81.1% 45.5% Lane children and young people

425 New Hall Road Provision for 0.03 60.8% 41.8% Play Area children and

young people

468 RUA05 Bowling Green, Outdoor sports 0.12 - - off Maes y Llan facilities Lane

469 RUA06 Multi use games Provision for 0.11 - - area, off Maes y children and Llan Lane young people

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Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/defic Sufficient/ provision thousand ient against deficient (ha) population WCB standard against WCB per 1000 standard based population on ward population Amenity greenspace 5.53 1.85 0.60 1.79 Cemeteries 0.19 n/a - - Provision for children 0.25 0.08 -0.01 -0.03 and young people Outdoor sports 0.84 n/a - - facilities

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SMITHFIELD

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KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score

Amenity 3.17 61.6% 45.0% 240 WRC012 The Dunks (b) greenspace

Provision for 0.04 51.5% 50.9% Swings At The children and 366 WRC099 Dunks (b) young people

Civic spaces 1.33 69.0% 54.0% Wrexham town (Eagles

423 centre (Part) Meadow:3903m2)

Typology Amount of Ha per thousand Sufficient/defic Sufficient/ provision population ient against deficient (ha) WCB standard against WCB per 1000 standard population based on ward population Amenity 3.17 1.12 -0.13 -0.37 greenspace Provision for 0.04 0.01 -0.08 -0.23 children and young people

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STANSTY

KKP LA ref Site name Typology Size Quality Value ref (ha) score score 8 WRR05 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.40 - - off New Road facilities (a)

9 WRR06 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.50 - - off New Road facilities (b)

77 WRR30 Colliery Road Amenity 0.32 47.1% 18.0% (a) greenspace

89 WRR29 Ffordd Amenity 0.20 36.6% 34.0% Meirionnydd greenspace

165 WRR32 Adjacent to Amenity 0.36 38.8% 23.0% Castle Close greenspace

178 WRR23 Off New Road Amenity 1.84 59.2% 34.0% greenspace

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205 W92 Price Lane's Allotments 3.68 61.3% 38.1% Allotments

206 WRR24 Prices Lane Amenity 1.31 56.6% 40.0%

greenspace

275 WRR21 Skatepark at Provision for 0.07 60.8% 50.9% Prices Lane children and young people

Sites 8, 9 have been included in the quantity standards for amenity greenspace as they are accessible for general use.

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficient Sufficient/ provision thousand against WCB deficient (ha) population standard per 1000 against population WCB standard based on ward population Allotments 3.68 n/a - - Amenity 5.48 2.58 1.33 2.82 greenspaces Provision for 0.07 0.03 -0.06 -0.13 children and young people Outdoor sports 0.90 n/a - - facilities

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WHITEGATE

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KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score Abenbury Road Amenity 0.20 58.0% 39.0% 31 WRC004 (a) greenspace

Amenity 2.35 51.0% 35.0% 64 WRC007 Cefndre greenspace

Amenity 0.37 63.8% 29.0% 90 WRC046 Fishguard close greenspace

Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 0.65 - - 110 WRC019 Whitegate facilities

Amenity 0.39 43.0% 28.0% 146 WRC030 Millbank Rise greenspace

Rear of Amenity 0.26 44.2% 39.0% 211 WRC006 Coedybryn greenspace

Outdoor sports 0.75 - - 249 WRC009 Whitegate facilities

Provision for 0.01 81.8% 41.8% Swings at children and

360 WRC047 Fishguard Close young people

Provision for 0.01 65.6% 41.8% Swings at children and 364 WRC100 Pentre Gwyn young people

Provision for 0.10 59.5% 45.5% children and 380 WRC041 Whitegate Road young people

Amenity 0.31 45.9% 24.0%

385 WRC048 Whitland Way greenspace

Amenity 0.12 45.5% 24.0% 386 WRC057 Pentre Gwyn greenspace

Gwenfro Valley Provision for 0.26 - - adventure children and 433 playground young people

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Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficient Sufficient/ deficient provision thousand against WCB against WCB (ha) population standard per 1000 standard based on population ward population Amenity greenspace 4.00 1.11 -0.14 -0.50 Provision for 0.38 0.11 0.02 0.07 children and young people Outdoor sports 1.40 n/a - - facilities

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WYNNSTAY

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KKP LA ref Size Quality Value ref Site name Typology (ha) score score 1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 1.23 - - 23 WRC022 The Dunks (a) facilities

1 Football Pitch, Outdoor sports 1.69 - - 24 WRC023 The Dunks (b) facilities

Moorland Amenity 0.34 47.1% 28.0% 149 WRC096 Avenue greenspace

Amenity 0.73 53.4% 24.0% 237 WRC014 Tan y Dre greenspace

Amenity 6.97 44.6% 30.0% greenspace 241 WRC018 The Dunks (c) (North58040m2)

St Giles Amenity 0.49 50.4% 28.0% 265 Crescent greenspace

Provision for 0.12 78.7% 41.8% Prince Charles children and

347 WRC043 Road young people

Provision for 0.53 - - Venture children and 432 playground young people

Basketball Provision for 0.06 - - Court, Prince children and 484 WRC028 Charles Road young people

Junior pitch at 0.03 - -

Moorland Outdoor sports 492 WRC103 Avenue facilities

Sites 23, 24 and 492 have been included in the quantity standards for amenity greenspace as they are accessible for general use.

Typology Amount of Ha per Sufficient/deficien Sufficient/ provision (ha) thousand t against WCB deficient against population standard per 1000 WCB standard population based on ward population Amenity 11.48 4.93 3.68 8.57 greenspace Provision for 0.71 0.30 0.21 0.49 children and young people

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Outdoor sports 2.95 n/a - - facilities

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APPENDIX 2: CONSULTEES

Name Organisation & Role Daniel Davies WCBC Planning Policy Officer (OS study lead) Linda Sharp WCBC Senior Planning Policy Officer Sharon Holman WCBC Development Control Officer Mike Barclay WCBC Play Development Co-ordinator Policy Officer Denise Garland WCBC Asset and Economic Development Officer Ginette Hughes Business Support / GIS Chris Smith WCBC Planning Policy Officer Town Centre Master Plan (lead) Kevin Edwards WCBC Streetscene Liz Carding WCBC Senior Parks and Countryside Officer Martin Howarth WCBC Countryside, Parks, Public ROW Officer Lorna Goring WCBC Conservation Officer Emma Broad WCBC Ecologist Moray Simpson WCBC Tree Officer Nicola Corbishley WCBC Planning Policy Manager WCBC Andrew Bailey, William Baldwin, David Bithell, Brian Cameron, Krista Councillors Childs, Dana Davies, RJ Dutton, Mike Edwards, Terry Evans, DJ Griffiths, P Jeffares, Alun Jenkins, Hugh Jones, Arfon Kelly, Lloyd Kenyon, Bernie McCann, MG Morris, Carole O ‘Toole, Colin Powell, John Pritchard, I. Roberts, JMB Roberts, Neil Rogers, Graham Rogers, Andy Williams, Steve Wilson and Phil Wynn. Various Junior Rangers and Parents Trish Lorenz, Friends of Alyn Waters Country Park Roz, Jim Porter, Noreen Porter, Friends of Bellevue Park Rosemary Evans, Barbara Jones, Friends of Ty Mawr Country Park Sonia Honkera

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APPENDIX 3: COMMUNITY SURVEY

The following section is a full report on the responses of the community survey.

Participants were asked how often they visit each type of open space provision. Most respondents identify that they visit typologies such as natural and semi natural green spaces (34.5%), parks and gardens (32.8%), amenity green space (21.2%) and green corridors (21.2%) more than once a week. This indicates the popularity of these provision types within Wrexham.

Provisions such as civic spaces have a mixed range of usage with some participants using this provision once a week (17.2%), whilst the same number of respondents use it less than once a month.

Other provisions such as cemeteries and churchyards, allotments and outdoor sports facilities are visited on a less frequent basis. Most respondents report using cemeteries and churchyards either once a month (41.0%) or never (32.5%), allotments never (88.1%) and outdoor sports facilities never (40.7%)

Figure 4.1: How often open space provision has been visited over last 12 months

Outdoor sports facilities 11.5% 11.5% 23.9% 40.7%

Amenity green space 21.2% 19.5% 15.9% 9.7% 15.9% 12.4% 5.3%

Parks and gardens 32.8% 14.8% 15.6% 9.8% 22.1%

Natural and semi natural green spaces 34.5% 17.2% 13.8% 14.7% 14.7%

Green corridors 21.2% 12.7% 12.7% 16.9% 21.2% 6.8% 8.5%

Civic space 17.2% 9.5% 16.4% 16.4% 17.2% 15.5% 7.8%

Provisions for children and young people 17.5% 15.8% 10.5% 7.0% 25.4% 22.8%

Churchyard/cemetery 6.0% 12.8% 41.0% 32.5%

Allotments 88.1%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% More than once a week Once a week 2-3 times a month Once a month Less than once a month Never Don't know

Whilst this low percentage of use is common for provisions such as allotments, due to only attracting use from those with a specific interest, it is more unusual for provisions such as outdoor sports facilities. This could perhaps be due to the cross section of individuals who completed the survey. However, the fact amenity greenspace has been found to have a high percentage of use, could suggest that residents are using this provision for informal sports and games instead.

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This theory is supported in the responses for reasons for use of open space provisions (Figure 4.2). More respondents reported using open space provisions to play sport and games informally (28.2%), than using them to play sport and games formally (5.3%).

The most popular reason for visiting open spaces in the Borough is to exercise (54.2%); followed by to relax and contemplate (35.1%) and to observe wildlife and enjoy nature (31.3%). This may also correspond with why provision such as natural and semi natural green spaces, are popular with respondents having a high percentage of use. Another popular reason for visiting open space provisions is to play sport and games informally (28.2%). As already suggested this could explain the high usage of amenity green space.

Other popular reasons for visiting open spaces include to take a short cut/pleasant route (26.0%) and to walk the dog (26.7%). This could again be another explanation for amenity green space, as well as green corridors having a high percentage of use.

The role of open spaces in the context of social interaction and health benefits is reflected in the results, with people wanting to use the provisions to relax, exercise and to play. This indicates the value of open spaces as focal points for local communities.

Figure 4.2: Reasons for use of open space provision

Other (please specify) 1.5%

To spend lunchtime 12.2%

To observe wildlife/ enjoy nature 31.3%

To relax/contemplate 35.1%

To enjoy floral displays/horticulture 26.0%

To take a shortcut/pleasant route 29.0%

To exercise 54.2%

To see events/entertainment 16.0%

To take children to play/use the play area 23.7%

To meet with friends 16.0%

For a family outing 20.6%

To walk the dog 26.7%

To play sport/games formally 5.3%

To play sport/games informally 28.2%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

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It is evident that open space is important to individuals in the borough, with the majority of respondents expressing that open space provisions are very important to them (82.3%). Only a minority (1.6%) say it is not important.

Figure 4.3: Importance of open space

1.6%2.4%

13.7%

82.3%

Very important Quite important Not very important Neither important nor unimportant

Availability

In general, respondents consider the availability of provision to be above average (supporting the use of a locally derived standard for open space provision). Most respondents say they are either very satisfied of quite satisfied with the availability for typologies. The open space typologies with the highest satisfactory ratings for availability are natural and semi natural green spaces (39.7%), parks and gardens (35.0%), green corridors (31.0%) and amenity green space (27.7%).

This corresponds with the percentage of use identified for these typologies. The open space provisions with the most satisfactory availability are also the most used. Furthermore they are in line with the reasons why respondents reported using open spaces.

The high proportion of respondents which don’t know how they would rate the availability of outdoor sports facilities; artificial grass pitches (46.4%), multi use games areas (31%) and natural turf playing pitches (35.7%), again points to the idea that some respondents do not often participate in formal sport or games.

Other typologies which respondents reported as either not knowing or having no opinion on regarding availability, were civic spaces (32.2%), churchyards and cemeteries (27.7%) and allotments (44.6%). This may be due to the low percentage of use of these provisions. In contrast it could explain why these provisions are less used.

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Figure 4.4: Availability of open space provision

Provisions for children and young people 19.7% 29.9% 12.0% 14.5% 6.8% 17.1%

Parks and gardens 35.0% 37.5% 12.5% 9.2%

Natural turf playing pitches 11.6% 25.9% 17.9% 5.4% 35.7%

Natural and semi natural green spaces 39.7% 33.1% 11.6% 7.4%

Multi Use Games Area (MUGAs) 12.4% 27.4% 19.5% 5.3% 31.0%

Green corridors 31.0% 26.7% 19.8% 6.0% 12.1%

Civic space 14.8% 20.9% 22.6% 8.7% 32.2%

Churchyard/cemetery 21.0% 24.4% 22.7% 27.7%

Atrificial grass pitches 8.9% 27.7% 8.0% 46.4%

Amenity green space 27.7% 28.6% 15.2% 9.8% 15.2%

Allotments 9.8% 11.6% 20.5% 8.0% 5.4% 44.6%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Very Satisfied Quite satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Quite dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know

Accessibility

The graph shows that for most typologies respondents are willing to walk over 15 minutes in order to access desired open space provisions.

Figure 4.5: Willingness to travel

Provisions for children and young people 14.2% 22.5% 17.5% 16.7% 29.2%

Parks and gardens 7.3% 17.1% 30.1% 40.7% 4.9%

Natural turf playing pitches 19.3% 11.0% 18.3% 46.8%

Natural and semi natural green spaces 16.1% 22.9% 50.0% 6.8%

Multi Use Games Area (MUGAs) 8.2% 15.5% 13.6% 15.5% 47.3%

Green corridors 7.8% 13.8% 14.7% 47.4% 16.4%

Civic space 14.9% 21.1% 25.4% 35.1%

Churchyard/cemetery 15.9% 17.7% 28.3% 33.6%

Atrificial grass pitches 5.5% 12.7% 8.2% 20.9% 52.7%

Amenity green space 14.8% 21.7% 20.9% 29.6% 13.0%

Allotments 9.0% 15.3% 15.3% 56.8%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Less than 5 minute walk 5-10 minute walk 11-15 minute walk Over 15 minute walk Don't know

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A slightly higher percentage of respondents (22.5%) signal that they are willing to walk 5- 10 minutes in order to visit provision for children and young people. The response suggests people want to walk a slightly shorter distance in order to access such provision.

Typologies such as artificial grass pitches and allotments receive a higher proportion of ‘don’t know’ responses. This is likely a reflection on the niche use of such provisions

Quality

Overall respondents consider the quality of provisions to be high. Once again parks and gardens and natural and semi natural green spaces are reported as being most satisfactory on quality. Respondents reported being very satisfied (30.3%) or quite satisfied (41.2%) by the quality of parks and gardens as well as very satisfied (28.3%) or quite satisfied (47.5%) by the quality of natural and semi natural green spaces. This once again corresponds with the percentage of use reported for these typologies. The open space provisions with the most satisfactory availability are also the most used.

Once again, for the typologies which are not often used (outdoor sports facilities and allotments), respondents expressed either not knowing or having no opinion surrounding their quality.

Figure 4.6: Quality of open space provision

Provisions for children and young people 14.3% 31.9% 10.9% 17.6% 5.9% 19.3%

Parks and gardens 30.3% 41.2% 13.4% 9.2%

Natural turf playing pitches 7.9% 21.1% 24.6% 7.0% 37.7%

Natural and semi natural green spaces 28.3% 47.5% 10.0% 5.0% 5.0%

Multi Use Games Area (MUGAs) 8.1% 22.5% 21.6% 40.5%

Green corridors 22.0% 37.3% 17.8% 8.5% 11.9%

Civic space 11.5% 23.9% 22.1% 8.0% 31.9%

Churchyard/cemetery 18.3% 26.1% 21.7% 6.1% 26.1%

Atrificial grass pitches 12.7% 29.1% 46.4%

Amenity green space 19.7% 36.8% 21.4% 5.1% 13.7%

Allotments 11.7% 9.0% 19.8% 8.1% 47.7%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Very Satisfied Quite satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Quite dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know

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Individuals who responded to the survey say they believe the attractiveness of an open space site (58.8%), repairs and improvements made to existing sites (65.5%) and more naturalised areas (41.2%) are most important to them.

Things such as improved access to open space sites (16.8%) and new open spaces (18.3%) are seen as least important. This suggests that respondents believe they have access to a good number of open space provisions (supporting the use of a locally derived standard for open space provision).

However, it also suggests that some sites may need some repairs and improvements. Based on the graph for provision quality the typologies in need of repairs and improvements are allotments, green corridors, parks and gardens and provision for children and young people.

Figure 4.7: Important features of open space

Other 4.6%

More community involvement in looking after open spaces 26.0%

Better awareness of where open spaces are 26.7%

Improve access to open spaces 16.8%

Using existing spaces better 29.0%

More naturalised areas e.g wildlife and nature 41.2%

Repairs and improvement to existing facilities 65.6%

New facilities at existing open spaces 26.7%

New open spaces 18.3%

Attractivness of sites 58.8%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

As part of the survey, respondents were asked what the main reasons might be which prevent them from using open spaces.

The most popular reasons for not visiting open space provisions are a lack of public facilities e.g. toilets and cafes (29.8%) and being too busy working (23.7%). A fear of crime/personal safety was also a common reason given by respondents (18.3%) for not using open spaces.

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Figure 4.8: Reasons preventing use of open space

Other 5.3%

Dont know 6.1%

Car parking problems 13.0%

Facilities are not maintained or are in a state of… 12.2%

Mobility and access problems 3.1%

Not interested/nothing there for me 6.1%

Hours of opening not suitable 6.1%

Facilities are too far away 8.4%

Sites too busy to enjoy 2.3%

Too expensive 3.1%

Too busy working 23.7%

Fear of crime/personal safety 18.3%

lack of public facilities (e.g. Toilets, cafe) 29.8%

Wrong type of facilities provided 3.1%

Dont know where the facilities are 8.4%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%

Council Members and Community Council Consultation Periods

3 1st Round Member consultation; April 2015 (Supplied with 2009 plans. Intention to update plans prior to consultants undertaking site visits).

3 2nd Member Consultation; 18th September – 2nd October (updated plans circulated).

3 Community Council Consultation (updated plans circulated); first consulted 18th September – 2nd October (5 CCs responded).

3 Consultation extended to 24th November following request from Cllr Kelly (reminder sent to all CCs on the 28th October).

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Appendix 4: Sufficiency/Deficiency based on settlement population

The settlement based information included in part 6 is based on a per 1000 population basis. The following tables provide the information on the specific population of the settlement. The tables set out the level of sufficiency/deficiency for the open space typologies in each settlement for which a local quantity standard is applied (amenity greenspace, provision for children for and young people, parks and gardens and semi/natural greenspace). Horseman’s Green, Llanarmon Dyffyn Ceiriog, New Brighton and Tregeiriog do not currently have open space provision, and do not appear in the tables. The sufficiency/ deficiency for the actual population is calculated by the following formula:

Sufficient/deficient against WCB standard per 1000 head of pop/1000 x settlement pop

Bangor is y Coed

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 2.09 0.95 Provision for children and 0.13 -0.05 young people Semi / natural greenspaces 0.20 -0.32

Bersham

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 0.20 0.08 Provision for children and 0.19 0.18 young people

Bettisfield

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Provision for children and 0.12 0.11 young people

Bradley

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 7.71 6.03 Provision for children and 0.14 0.01 young people

Bronington

325

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 0.08 -0.32 Provision for children and 0.23 0.23 young people

Broughton

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 16.11 7.64 Provision for children and 0.36 -0.27 young people Semi/Natural Greenspace 0.44 -3.38

Brymbo

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 2.88 -1.46 Provision for children and 0.29 -0.03 young people

Burton

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Provision for children and 0.03 -0.02 young people

Bwlchgwyn

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 0.42 -0.31 Provision for children and 0.18 0.13 young people

Cefn Mawr/ Acrefair

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 14.60 5.53 Provision for children and 0.57 -0.07 young people Semi/Natural Greenspace 3.05 -1.09

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Chirk

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 3.31 -1.39 Provision for children and 0.54 0.18 young people Parks and Gardens 2.26 1.13

Coedpoeth

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 7.17 0.91 Provision for children and 0.37 -0.10 young people Parks and Gardens 0.73 -0.75

Cross Lanes

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 0.15 -0.31

Dolywern/ Llwynmawr

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 0.45 0.19 Provision for children and 0.01 -0.01 young people Semi/Natural Greenspace 6.71 6.59

Froncysyllte

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 0.48 -0.14 Provision for children and 0.02 -0.02 young people

Garth

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 0.60 0.13 Provision for children and 0.18 0.15 young people

327

Glyn Ceiriog

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 2.81 1.91 Provision for children and 0.33 0.27 young people

Gresford and Marford

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 1.95 -3.97 Provision for children and 0.50 0.09 young people Semi/Natural Greenspace 47.04 44.32

Gwersyllt

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 11.87 2.78 Provision for children and 0.17 -0.50 young people

Gwynfryn

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Provision for children and 0.03 0.02 young people

Halton

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 0.72 0.47 Provision for children and 0.07 0.05 young people

Hanmer

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 0.05 -0.14

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Holt

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 0.06 -1.31 Provision for children and 0.05 -0.04 young people Parks and gardens 0.32 -0.01 Semi/Natural Greenspace 3.60 2.97

Llay

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 6.09 0.57 Parks and gardens 0.44 -0.88 Provision for children and 0.23 -0.18 young people

Marchwiel

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 1.08 -0.31 Provision for children and 0.13 0.03 young people Semi/Natural Greenspace 1.71 1.07

Minera

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 1.86 1.30 Provision for children and 0.24 0.20 young people

Overton

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Provision for children and 0.29 0.21 young people

Penley

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 0.54 -0.59

329

Provision for children and 0.13 0.08 young people

Pentre

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 0.33 0.20 Provision for children and 0.04 0.01 young people

Penycae

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 4.25 0.29 Provision for children and 0.26 -0.03 young people Semi/Natural Greenspace 3.54 1.72

Pontfadog

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Provision for children and 0.02 0.01 young people

Rhosllannerchrugog and Johnstown

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 16.29 4.25 Parks and gardens 7.63 4.74 Provision for children and 0.49 -0.38 young people Semi/Natural greenspaces 3.54 -1.93

Rhosrobin

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 0.24 -0.38

Rhostyllen

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population

330

Amenity greenspace 3.66 0.25 Provision for children and 0.24 equal young people

Rossett and Lavister

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 0.81 -1.53 Provision for children and 0.17 equal young people

Ruabon

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 6.23 1.87 Provision for children and 0.57 0.24 young people

Southsea

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 6.53 6.28 Provision for children and 0.04 0.02 young people

Sydallt

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Provision for children and 0.04 0.01 young people

Tallarn Green

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 0.28 0.07

Tanyfron

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 0.21 -1.08 Provision for children and 0.27 0.17 young people 331

Semi / Natural greenspaces 3.11 2.52

Trevor

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 0.60 -0.52 Provision for children and 0.16 0.08 young people Semi / Natural greenspaces 1.35 0.84

Worthenbury

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 0.34 0.07 Provision for children and 0.05 0.03 young people

Pentre Maelor/ WIE

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 3.86 3.83 Provision for children and 0.05 0.02 young people

Wrexham town

Typology Amount of Sufficient/ deficient against WCB standard provision (ha) based on settlement population Amenity greenspace 65.81 8.69 Provision for children and 2.73 -1.37 young people Parks and gardens 26.71 12.81

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