Clydeplan Green Network Spatial Strategies Green Network Delivery Study 2016
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Clydeplan Green Network Spatial Strategies Green Network Delivery Study 2016 I J L K 2B 2C O H N M 2A 3 F E 1 R G 2D P UPPER GREENOCK Q Client: GCV Green Network Partnership Managed on behalf of: CSGNT Final report: prepared by erz Limited & EnviroCentre CONTENTS: Introduction Page 03 Photographic Study Page 26-29 ANALYSIS: Overlay / Summary Plans Page 30-31 Urban Structure: STRATEGY & PRECEDENTS: Figure Ground Plan Page 06 Transport Infrastucture Page 07 Core Path Network Page 08 Outline Strategy Plan(s) Page 34-37 On Street / Off Street Core Path Network Page 09 Wider Area Core Path Network Page 10 Precedent: Neighbourhoods and Community Facilities Page 11 Emscher Park Page 39 Lee Valley Regional Park Page 40 Topography & Hydrology: Helix Park Page 41 Topography Page 12 Steep Slopes Page 13 Hydrology Page 14 ACTION PLAN - NEXT STEPS: Page 44-45 Geology, Faults & Minerals Page 15 Green Network: Existing Open Spaces Page 16 Local Development Plan Page 17 Potential for Improvement Spaces Page 18 Vacant and Derelict Land Page 19 Habitat: Woodland Inventory Page 20 Integrated Habitat Network - Woodland Page 21 Integrated Habitat Network - Acid Grassland Page 22 Integrated Habitat Network - Neutral Grassland Page 23 Integrated Habitat Network - Heathland Page 24 Integrated Habitat Network - Wetland Page 25 INTRODUCTION: PROJECT BACKGROUND SCOPE OF THE COMMISSION In January 2015 the Glasgow and Clyde Valley (GCV) Strategic Development Planning The aims of this commission are: Authority (SDPA) published the second GCV Strategic Development Plan (Clydeplan) Main Issues Report (MIR). Under Issue 3 the document sets out 16 locations which represent 1.To collate and analyse data and information to produce a ‘Spatial Strategy’ for the Green regionally important opportunities for delivery of the Green Network, known as Strategic Network in each SDA, highlighting existing connections, issues and opportunities. Delivery Areas (SDA). 2.To produce more detailed maps of opportunities which address deficiencies in the net- The SDAs were identified through analysis of a range of Green Network related data using work, relating to specific areas and sites, which will form the basis of a Delivery Action Plan Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The full methodology of the analysis can be found for each area. at: http://www.clydeplan-sdpa.gov.uk/files/BR10%281%29.pdf 3.To test and refine the above through consultation with professional stakeholders. The GCV Green Network Partnership (The Partnership) has identified the first tranche of THE STUDY AREA SDAs which will be the focus of more detailed analysis. These are: The Upper Greenock SDA is based around Coves Nature Reserve. The study area has a Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire significant amount of open space for the amount of people in the area. A number of the Upper Greenock, Inverclyde larger public spaces have potential for improvement. Locally, there are communities in the Yoker, Glasgow lower reaches of the Social Indices of Multiple Deprivation who also display health condi- tions associated with low activity levels. Clydeplan Green Network Spatial Strategies - Upper Greenock - 2016 3 Clydeplan Green Network Spatial Strategies - Upper Greenock - 2016 4 I J L K 2B 2C O H N M 2A 3 F E 1 R G 2D P ANALYSIS Q Clydeplan Green Network Spatial Strategies - Upper Greenock - 2016 5 Study Area 3: UPPER GREENOCK - FIGURE GROUND PLAN RIVER The study area includes a large amount of CLYDE undeveloped open space. Built development is largely low density suburban housing to the south, with a higher density urban structure to the north. CARDEWELL BAY GOUROCK n B ur e B r n r le y G rn rn u B u B u B r s k e n c v ro o u C o G GREENOCK WEST Jardine 's Burn COVES RESEVOIR West Burn COVES LARKFIELD COWEDENKNOWES GATESIDE SMITHSTON Spango Burn 0 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 ± Kilometers Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2014 KEY Buildings River Clyde Watercourses Clydeplan Green Network Spatial Strategies - Upper Greenock - 2016 6 Study Area 3: UPPER GREENOCK - TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE RIVER All major transport routes run broadly east-west to CLYDE the northern and southern edges of the study area. This is largely a response to higher ground at the core of the study area. This results in limited direct north-south connections. A770 CARDEWELL BAY GOUROCK n B ur e B r n r le y G rn rn u B u B u B r s k e n c v ro o u C o G GREENOCK WEST Jardine 's Burn COVES RESEVOIR West Burn COVES LARKFIELD COWEDENKNOWES GATESIDE SMITHSTON B7054 Spango Burn A78 0 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 ± Kilometers Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2014 KEY A Roads Railway Line Railway Line (Tunnel) Railway Station Clydeplan Green Network Spatial Strategies - Upper Greenock - 2016 7 Study Area 3: UPPER GREENOCK - CORE PATH NETWORK The core paths within the study area are predominantly on street routes. There are significant breaks in the network, for example between Coves & Lyle Hill. Field work highlighted that core paths are often difficult to locate and are not legible. Data Source: Inverclyde Council Core Path Plan Date of Issue: 2009 0 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 ± Kilometers Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2014 KEY Core Paths Clydeplan Green Network Spatial Strategies - Upper Greenock - 2016 8 Study Area 3: UPPER GREENOCK - ON-STREET/OFF-STREET CORE PATH NETWORK The plan shows how the majority of core paths in the study area are on street. Off street core paths form local connections and include Tower Hill, Gourock Park and Coves. Data Source: Inverclyde Council Core Path Plan Date of Issue: 2009 0 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 ± Kilometers Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2014 KEY Core Paths On-Street Core Paths Clydeplan Green Network Spatial Strategies - Upper Greenock - 2016 9 Study Area 3: UPPER GREENOCK - WIDER AREA CORE PATH NETWORK A wider view of the core path network demonstrates that the study area forms a strategic connection between the coastal core path and Clyde Muirshiel core path network. However, a direct, legible route from the coast to Clyde Muirshiel does not currently exist. This is due to a combination of localised topography, a lack of pedestrian signage and barriers such as the A78, railway and existing development. Tower Hill Lyle Hill Gourock Park Greenock Golf Club Coastal Core Path Coves Nature Coppermine Reserve Greenock Gourock Crematorium Cemtery Clyde Muirshiel Core Path Data Source: Inverclyde Local Development Plan 2014; Proposals Map C Date of Issue: 2014 & Data Source: Inverclyde Council Core Path Plan Date of Issue: 2009 Greenock Cut to the south KEY Core Paths ENV4 - Open Space River Clyde ENV1 - SINC [Sites of Importance for Study Area Nature Conservation] (local) ENV2 - Green Bel ENV1 - Clyde Muirshiel Country Park ENV2 - The Countryside Clydeplan Green Network Spatial Strategies - Upper Greenock - 2016 10 Study Area 3: UPPER GREENOCK - NEIGHBOURHOODS AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES Gourock town centre is the focus of shops in the study area. Other shops tend to be either on main roads or convience shops within residential areas. Schools/Education, post offices & public libraries are evenly distributed throughout the study area. The two hospitals, Inverclyde Royal Hospital & Ravenscraig Hospital are both located in the south of the study area, in close proximity to the A78. 0 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 ± Kilometers Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2014 KEY Schools/Education Shop Post Office Health Centre/GP Public Library Hospital Cluster of Shops/Shopping Centre Clydeplan Green Network Spatial Strategies - Upper Greenock - 2016 11 Study Area 3: UPPER GREENOCK - TOPOGRAPHY The study area demonstrates distinct topograhic 0 1 features, with localised areas of high ground: Tower Hill, Coves and Lyle Hill. 90 Lyle Hill 40 10 Tower 0 30 20 130 Hill 20 9 8 0 0 0 7 8 0 1 3 0 Greenock 1 1 1 Golf Club 0 2 0 Gourock Park 80 70 0 3 1 0 0 100 1 90 120 Coves Coppermine 9 0 Nature 0 11 Reserve 90 90 Gourock 0 0 1 3 2 4 1 1 1 0 Greenock 0 Cemtery 1 0 0 0 Crematorium 1 0 3 3 1 0 0 6 0 1 1 0 110 5 70 100 60 0 6 60 Data Source: Ordnance Survey Open Data- Land-form Panorama Contours 1 0 5 1 80 Date of Issue: 2015 90 0 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 ± Kilometers Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2014 KEY Topography Level - Refer to heights noted on plan Clydeplan Green Network Spatial Strategies - Upper Greenock - 2016 12 Study Area 3: UPPER GREENOCK - STEEP SLOPES The study area includes a number of steep slopes, that act as a barrier to movement and connectivity. There are significant steep slopes that act as strong barriers to movement largely at the northern limits Lyle of the main areas of elevated ground. Tower Hill Hill The plan identifies steep slopes and demonstrates that the majority of the study area is steeper than 1:20 (the steepest gradient deemed to be accessible in DDA terms). Gourock Park Greenock Golf Course Coppermine Coves Greenock Gourock Crematorium Cemetery Data Source: Ordnance Survey Open Data- OS Terrain 50 Date of Issue: 2013 0 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 ± Kilometers Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2014 KEY Slope in degrees 5-10 10-15 >15 Clydeplan Green Network Spatial Strategies - Upper Greenock - 2016 13 Study Area 3: UPPER GREENOCK - HYDROLOGY RIVER The topography of the study area results in a series CLYDE of relatively small catchment areas.