Manor Architects

Heatheryknowe Masterplan Framework October 2020 Hello

Introduction

Manor Architects are pleased to provide this Masterplan Framework for the development of Heatheryknowe.

Extensive research & development has gone into developing a masterplan for Heatheryknowe & it culminates in this framework document which we trust will receive positive response form all stakeholders in the area.

Heatheryknowe is approximately 75 hectares of agricultural land located on the north eastern edge of Glasgow and has been designated as part of a Community Growth Area in the adopted Glasgow City Development Plan.

Delivery of Community Growth Areas call for a masterplan led approach & this Masterplan Framework will identify potential physical and planning policy constraints relevant to the Heatheryknowe site.

It will also demonstrate how the masterplan delivers on all key objectives of relevant planning policy whilst responding positively to the physical characteristics of the site.

There is a tremendous opportunity at Heatheryknowe to create a sense of place like nowhere else in the region; a place which is both sensitive to its environment & ambitious in its outlook. A place where families & individuals can live sustainable & heathy lives on the edge of one of the greatest cities in the UK.

Manor Architects invite you to read on & discover for yourself how & why Heatheryknowe will become the next living destination in Greater Glasgow.

Manor Architects, 9 Woodlands Terrace, Glasgow, G36 DD

Stable Buildings, 30a High Street, Moneymore, N.Ireland, BT45 7PD Heatheryknowe Masterplan Design Team Meet Lead Designer The Manor Architects Team Manor Architects, 9 Woodlands Terrace, Glasgow, G36 DD

Stable Buildings, 30a High Street, Moneymore, N.Ireland, BT45 7PD www.manorarchitects.com

Planning Consultancy

Steven Cameron

Clifton Cottage, 29 East Argyle Street, Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, G84 7EJ www.cameronplanning.com

Landscape Design

MLD

Cross haven, Mill Street, Islip, Oxfordshire, OX5 2SZ aja.larchgroup.co.uk

Civil Engineering Systra

124 St Vincent Street Glasgow, G2 5HF www.systra.co.uk Section 1 Analysis

Location – Glasgow Development Plan & City Plan 2 Context Analysis of Contents Site Analysis - Physical & Environmental Conditions

Establishing Development Pockets

Section 2 The Masterplan Concept

Proposal Overview & Concept Diagram

Vision & Objectives Place Making & Design Principles

Concept Development

Urban Structure & Housing Access and Connectivity

Greenspace & Strategic Landscaping

Community Infrastructure Ecology

Delivery & Phasing

Community Engagement Section 3 Planning Policy

It’s all about Place

Gartcosh/ Gartloch Site Selection & Development Guide

Clydeplan – Meeting The Objectives

Glasgow City Plan 2 – Key Objectives

Strategic Environmental Assessment Environment Report Easterhouse Draft Strategic Framework

Section 4 Appendices

Supplementary reports Section 1 Analysis

This section of the framework document outlines the physical constraints which exist on the Heatheryknowe site.

• Location The Site Analysis Masterplan • Contextual Constraints

• Site Constraints

1 Location Within Glasgow City Development Plan Location The Heatheryknowe development site sits to the east of Glasgow city centre & is identified as part of the Easterhouse/Gartloch Community Growth Area. The primary aim of CGA’s is to deliver on the shortfall of housing within the greater Glasgow area. By delivering some 1500 homes, the Heatheryknowe Masterplan is going some way to meeting the Council’s Housing Land Supply requirements 2 identified in the approved Strategic Development Plan, Clydeplan, and the adopted City Development Plan. Glasgow City Development Plan As seen above; the Heatheryknowe Community Growth Area development site sits within the Greater Easterhouse Spatial Development Framework. Easterhouse is an area which has “multi-functional Green & Blue Network” as well as “Green Network Priorities”.

What dose this mean? At a regional level the development site already has these key high level priorities identified. Greater Easterhouse has a SDF framework, to which the Heatheryknowe masterplan must respond & contribute to the key objectives identified therein, i.e. socio economic considerations achieved via the intensification of development in the area. Regional The City Wide Green & Blue Networks (& corresponding policies such as IPG6) bring together key ecological & hydrological considerations Policy for development sites within the area which must be considered through a master planned approach. The integrated promotion & management of green & wetland spaces in particular will be a focus of this masterplan. 3 Context Analysis

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3 1 Heatheryknowe Community 4 Growth Area

Existing Land Use Within Greater Easterhouse

Section One Analysis 4 Housing Typologies

Schools & Education

Context Analysis 5 The Wider Context

Greater Easterhouse Population Analysis What Sectionare the relevant implications? There are some notable findings in the population analysis when compared with the wider Glasgow area. EasterhouseOne has a comparably young population yet there are significantly high levels of children living in poverty, general disability, income deprivation & persons with lower social class status. The factAnalysis that there is a significant amount of derelict land in Easterhouse gives clear opportunities to address some of the socio economic challenges facing the area by providing new development & increasing the population density. The Heatheryknowe masterplan gives opportunity to address some of these issues by intensifying development within the area & creating a more prosperous & sustainable local economy. 6 Movement

Heatheryknowe CGA Within Dashed Brown Line

Extended Bus Route

Public Transport In Greater Easterhouse As shown above, there are clear opportunities to extend the existing bus route into the Heatheryknowe Masterplan area. Connections to the Easterhouse Road & Easterhouse train station to the south west are also key priorities which will be delivered through the masterplan. EasterhouseSection Station has a 12 minute connection to Glasgow Queen Street on the Balloch and Helensburgh to Edinburgh Waverly services, providing 4 trains an hour. One Analysis 7 Travel Patterns

Movement Analysis In Greater Easterhouse Levels of low car ownership & the clear reliance on public transport for the people of Easterhouse mean that the integration of public transport connections are a key priority of the Heatheryknowe Masterplan. As noted previously, the train service to Glasgow City Centre is a 12 minute journey every 15 minutes

An estimated difference of some circa. 75 car movements per hour between peak & off peak times at the Easterhouse Road junction is comparatively low, even considering the local population levels; Easterhouse centre itself has a 2018 estimated population of c.9,000.

It is suggested that the addition of some 1500 homes within the Heatheryknowe area over a 10-15 year period will not significantly impact congestion at this junction. Transport assessment will support this assertion.

8 Site Analysis

Bargeddie Church (Listed) View looking east across Heatheryknowe farm Site and Surrounding Area

Heatheryknowe is a unique setting only a short distance east from Glasgow city centre.

Enclosed along its eastern boundary by the M73, the site benefits from a strong belt of mature vegetation which is contiguous with the inner side of the motorway offering a natural landscape buffer.

Commonhead Bog is set immediately to the north of the site. The existing built up edge delineates much of the eastern boundary of the site where two storey residential blocks predominate. A number of steadings are located within the site and benefit from mature vegetation adjacent.

The southern boundary is contiguous with the former Canal and disused View looking south from Commonhead Road railway line. The Listed Church and the M8 are set beyond the southern site boundary.

The site topography involves a rolling landscape incorporating steep slopes particularly along the west of the site and Rogerfield Farm.

The site has a number of mineshafts and areas of shallow mining.

A 400kv overhead electricity line traverses the eastern half of the site on a southwest / northeast axis

View looking west from M73 Motorway 9 Site Conditions

Contextual view looking east towards the M73

Section One Analysis

Existing Views of The Development Area 10 Site Conditions

Section One Analysis

Existing Views of The Development Area 11 Physical and Environmental Constraints

The following high level constraints will inform the Masterplan design:

Ownership Currently not all the lands within the masterplan area are under ownership of one person, thus there is an inherent challenge in delivering the masterplan in a complete form. However, negotiations are ongoing to resolve the situation.

Overhead Cables A 15 metre horizontal clearance will be provided from outermost cable to the nearest point of development.

Flood Risk A significant area of the site is affected by flood risk and a Flood Risk Assessment has been prepared. The site is within the Seven Lochs Wetland Park with connection to Bishops Loch (SSSI) to the north and to Drumpellier Country Park to the east., via the Commonhead Road bridge. This attractive setting is considered a key asset for the development site, existing community and future residents. The protection of landscape features and habitat rich vegetation, and the sensitive design of greenspaces, offering connectivity and sustainable water management, will be critical to integrating development within this important landscape setting.

Mine Shafts and areas of shallow mining Historic OS maps identify a number of Mine shafts that require capping. Shallow mining is also evident on the site where grouting will be necessary.

The M73 The close proximity of the motorway will require noise assessment and mitigation. Obviously, the existing mature vegetation contiguous with the motorway will be retained and augmented as necessary to minimise visual and potential noise impacts.

Commonhead Bog (34 hectares) A raised bog north of the site surrounded almost entirely by mature birch woodland. Despite damage caused by peat extraction, restoration work to re-wet the bog and retain the central area as open mire, along with birch scrub clearance is assisting its regeneration. Raised bog vegetation has recolonised the cutover surfaces across the site. A 50-metre stand-off from the edge of the site will he provided.

Monkland Canal Scheduled Ancient Monument Historic Scotland require development to be set back from the canal to minimise impact. They also advise adjacent topography should as far as possible be retained as this would form part of the historic setting. 12 Site Conditions

Physical and Environmental Constraints

Greenwells Disused Railway Local SINC Mature woodland beside the motorway and covering part of the Monklands canal are designated as SINC. A buffer of at least 10 metres is required and as pointed out at (e) above will be retained and augmented as necessary.

Listed Building Bargeddie Church, hall, manse and lodge is a category “B” listed building. Although outside the site boundary the church the church spire in particular will be drawn into the overall development as an important focal point. Views from Netherhouse Road and from communal open space within the development will be protected in the design layout.

Topography of the site The rolling nature of the landscape offers an opportunity to create close communities within the wider neighbourhood.

Vehicle Access Restrictions South of the site, Netherhouse Road is approximately 5 metres wide at its narrowest point as it crosses the Glasgow to Edinburgh railway line.

There is however an opportunity to provide a distributor road through the masterplan area & deliver some o the key movement objectives – effectively linking the Easterhouse Road with the Commonhead Road & linking over the M73 to Road, Drumpellier Country Park & beyond.

Tree Survey Important trees, tree groups and hedgerows where possible will be retained and augmented as necessary. The tree survey identifies construction exclusion zones around tree groups at Rogerfield, Heatheryknowe and woodlands east, west and south of the site.

13 Commonhead Moss LNR / SINC (50m standoff) Site Conditions

Area out with ownership SP Transmission Lines/Pylons (15m standoff from outer cable approx. 55m wide) Area out with ownership

Mineshafts approx. location and zone of influence Greenwells LSINC (15m standoff)

Area out with ownership

Wayleaves Within Heatheryknowe Masterplan There are three areas currently out with the ownership of the applicant. There are many mine shafts dotted across the site; over which development will not be permitted. Commonhead Moss has a 50 meter standoff to protect the natural habitat. Greenwells LSINC has a 15 meter standoff requirement, also as an environmental protection mechanism. Scottish Power High Voltage Cables have a 45 meter wide wayleave through the middle of the site for access to the pylons. 14 Site Conditions

Section One

TopographyAnalysis Analysis The site consists of undulating farm land & is typical of the area. There are a number of elevated which offer significant opportunity for views out of the site. Most of the eastern portion of the site is overlooked by the M73 which sits on an elevated embankment. Notably the lowest part of the site is also along the eastern boundary & is the area subject to occasional flooding. 15 Site Conditions

Section One Analysis Floodplain Analysis Clearly there is a significant portion of the lands which are subject to occasional flooding. Development will not be permitted in these areas. They will be augmented with soft landscaping & planted in part with trees to create the Green Network through the middle & around the edges of the site. 16 1.0 The Community Growth Area 2.0 Wayleaves 3.0 The Green Belt

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4.0 Flood Plains 5.0 Possible Distributor Road Links 6.0 Development Pockets

Site Constraints & Development Pockets The distributor road network ensures key connections are facilitated through the masterplan area, both to the greater Establishing Easterhouse area & to the east over the M73. The Green Belt is maintained to the south & eastern boundaries, ensuring a distinct development line is maintained & the Development masterplan area is screened from both the M8 & M73 motorways. Pockets When the site constraints are compiled, the masterplan area clearly divides into four development pockets, essentially separated by the wayleave running north south & the flood plain running east west. 17 Section 2 Socio/ Masterplan Economic Context Concept

Architecture City & Local & Planning Urban Design Objectives

Community Site Analysis Masterplan Growth Area & Constraints Objectives

Commercial Sustainability Viability Objectives Of The Development

Community Engagement

18 The Proposal Overview

Heatheryknowe is approximately 75 hectares of agricultural land and is designated as part of the Easterhouse/Gartloch Community Growth Area in the adopted Glasgow City Development Plan.

The proposed development will incorporate a design led approach within the context of the Placemaking Principles -CDP1.

It will provide a design solution in a difficult landscape that responds to the physical and spatial context and environmental characteristics of the site.

The masterplan will incorporate zoned housing land for approximately 1500 dwellings.

The development will incorporate extensive areas of usable open space and provide connectivity with a core path linkage to the Seven Lochs Wetland Park and other areas of public amenity space.

The development will provide public assembly points and areas for outdoor recreational activity.

Park and ride facilities will be available, also footpath and cycle links; all of which combine to remove dependency on the car. Concept The masterplan incorporates both nursery and nursing home facilities into the scheme to allow the residents to take ownership and encourage support from within the immediate community. Overview

As we have seen from the previous site analysis section, there are four pockets of land which are suitable for development within the Heatheryknowe site.

Thus, the concept is to create four villages within the masterplan area. Each will have their own distinct identity, sense of place & history, they having taken their names from the farms which currently occupy the site. 1 2

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The Four Development Pockets 19 Heatheryknowe • High Density Housing • Low Density Housing • Terraces & Apartments Masterplan • Semi-Detached & Detached • Narrow Streets • Wide Streets • Primary & Secondary Roads Concept Diagram • Shared Surface Roads • Brick Finishes • Render Finishes

Commonhead Heatheryknowe Village Village

The Community Hub Concept

Rogerfield Netherhouse Village Village

“The Four Villages” Creating Four Places In One • Low & Medium Density Housing • High & Medium Density Housing Each with their own character, sense of place & design features • Terraces, Apartments + Some • Terrace, Semi detached & Detached Semi-Detached • Wide Streets • Narrow & Wide Streets • Secondary & Tertiary Roads • Primary & Secondary Roads • Some Shared Surface • Render & Stone Finishes • Render & Timber Finishes 20 Vision and Objectives

Located within a unique parkland, only a short bus or train ride to Glasgow City Centre, the future residents of Heatheryknowe will benefit from a high-quality green Socio/ environment, which offers opportunities for active travel and a range of outdoor Economic recreational activities. Existing communities on the outer edge of Easterhouse will Context also benefit as the development is appropriate in the surrounding context clearly Architecture City & Local & Planning promoting accessibility, proximity and identity with the area in general. Urban Design Objectives

The Development Plan promotes a drive for additional housing in existing urban areas and encourage better use of development land through quality sustainable design. While the proposed development is located on lands zoned for housing Community development, a large part of the site will remain as greenspace. The development Site Analysis Masterplan Growth Area & Constraints offers an opportunity to link into and augment the greenspace network through and Objectives around the development site.

This will include links to Bishops Loch, Drumpellier Country Park and Blairtummock greenspace to the west. Commercial Sustainability Viability All public open space will be of recreational value, framed and fronted by dwellings Objectives Of The Development to encourage use and provide a safe environment while at the same time adding to the visual quality of the development. Footpath and cycle links through the Community Engagement development will be provided as well as linkages beyond the site boundary.

The development, while affording protection to areas of nature conservation value, will attempt to achieve maximum visual and physical connections through design to ensure a cohesive neighbourhood is provided.

The development will provide a sense of place and encourage the creation of a balanced local community by providing housing choice to meet different needs and support existing local services including, schools and community centres. Childcare facilities will be provided and a nursing home.

Public transport facilities including park and ride facilities will be incorporated into the design. Appropriate surface water management system will be provided for in the design of the greenspace network. The proposed development will offer high quality sustainable accommodation at an Clear important location, close to all amenities. We would envisage that the development will make a positive contribution to the environmental quality of the area and appeal Vision to a wide range of people. 21 Place Making

The proposed layout has taken full account of the surrounding landscape, topographical features on the, natural and man-made constraints, and the spatial characteristics of adjacent interface residential development. The topography and constraints of the site combine to split the development into four distinct housing Placemaking sectors, known as the Four Villages.

It is proposed to retain the steading at Heatheryknowe plus the adjacent farm buildings and develop a commercial centre incorporating small commercial, business units and childcare facilities. The mature trees adjacent to the site will be retained as they add to the amenity value of the setting and are an important aspect of local identity.

Heatheryknowe Road will be used as a pedestrian / cycle link to the commercial centre. The existing hawthorn hedgerow will create a natural avenue on approach. Hedgerows and trees within the central landscape corridor will be retained where possible. Existing vistas along Netherhouse Road towards the listed Bargeddie Church spire will be protected. Trees that are a significant feature in the landscape will also be protected.

As pointed out above, a 10-metre wayleave will be provided adjacent to the mature woodland beside the motorway and adjacent to the Monklands canal. Construction first commenced on the 1.25km stretch of canal in 1770. It includes the visible embankments and the visible and buried sections of the towpath, together with the remains of the canal basin and trans-shipment terminal which lies on the eastern Polnoon, East Renfrewshire, Proctor & Matthews Architects side of the M73 known as Cuilhill Gullet.

Historic Scotland advise development should be set back from the canal to minimise adverse impacts on the cultural significance of the scheduled monument. Provision will be made for access alongside the Canal to facilitate an industrial heritage trail, interpretation and recreational activity.

The masterplan will draw from the best of Scottish placemaking examples such as Polnoon in East Renfrewshire when defining a sense of place for the particular villages.

22 The Placemaking Principle

In order to be successful, new development should aspire to achieve the six qualities of place as defined in Scottish Planning Policy City Development Plan Policy IPG1 Placemaking sets out Glasgow’s six qualities of Placemaking place under which an extensive series of placemaking principles, reinforced by Creating Places and Designing Streets, have been identified. Design proposals will demonstrate how the proposed design accords with the listed principles, which are:

(i) Character and Identity (ii) Successful open space (iii) Legibility and Safety (iv) Ease of Movement (v) Vibrancy and Diversity (vi) Adaptability and Sustainability

IPG1 also provides guidance specific to character area types. Low density housing: - Policy CDP1 of the Glasgow City Development Plan requires development proposals to consider a number of aspects including inter alia: ➢ Creating sustainable communities ➢ Providing community facilities 1. Embedding community facilities and local shopping facilities in communities and recognising the needs of all members of society; ➢ Delivering high quality accessible, multifunctional blue, green and grey open 2. Creating healthy and more equitable environments and promoting space healthy lifestyle opportunities; ➢ Fostering social interaction. 3. Delivering sustainable buildings, and spaces that are attractive and ➢ Unique character and identity enhance the quality of life for everyone; ➢ Legibility and permeability 4. Demonstrating efforts to responsively engage with all stakeholders; 5. Delivering highly creative, innovative, and technical standards in ➢ Connected open space design of buildings, structures, infrastructures and their setting; ➢ Growing communities 6. Respecting the historic and natural environment by responding to ➢ Safety its qualities and character and encouraging their appropriate use; ➢ Inclusivity 7. Provision of high-quality amenity to existing and new residents in ➢ Active travel the City; 8. Promoting connectivity, active travel and public transport use Core Principles of Glasgow Residential Design Guide rather than private car use; 9. Providing an integrated approach to infrastructure delivery; ➢ Placemaking 10. Demonstrating healthy outcomes have been considered in line with ➢ Design for movement the Glasgow Healthy Sustainable Neighbourhood Model. ➢ Sustainable urban drainage systems ➢ Flood risk assessment and flood management ➢ Integrated landscape and open space ➢ Integrated parking strategy 23 Concept Development – “The Four Villages”

Defined by Site Constraints: • Distributor Road Concept • Wayleaves Masterplan • Green Network • Hydrology, Flood Plains & Wetlands • Available Pockets of Development Commonhead Moss

EASTERHOUSE

Common Head Village

Community Hub

Heatheryknowe Village

SuDS Pond Rogerfield Maryston Village Woodland Neatherhouse Village

Train Station

BAILLIESTON BARGEDDIE Bargeddie Church 24 Urban Structure

The design of buildings will allow the development to blend naturally into the landscape setting and this will be achieved through orientation, proportion and Urban balance of solid to void ratio. Design The development as a whole will provide a mix of terrace, detached and semi- detached dwellings with a range of house types and apartments.

The overall development will provide a distinctive overall sense of place which ensures the layout and quality of design respects and complements the landscape quality of the site.

Particular attention will be afforded to the layout, structure and scale of residential development within each village & around the central landscape corridor and in close proximity to the community hub.

Open space corridors and amenity areas will be over-looked by development ensuring a safe and welcoming environment is provided. There will be a clear distinction between private and public amenity space.

Perimeter block layouts will be used to ensure well defined street frontages and the development will create a varied edge to the pylon corridor.

While passive surveillance of the open space is desirable the direct visual impact of pylons will be an important consideration in the orientation of a number of dwellings.

The masterplan provides a framework within which each village will have its own distinct sense of urban design, place & identity.

25 Housing Existing residential development at Easterhouse to the northwest is predominantly Supply two storey terraced blocks which are orientated gable end to Commonhead Road Of and to the footpath link with Bishops Loch. The adjacent former school site is allocated for housing and currently allows views over the development site from the Housing high end of Dungeonhill Road.

Two storey semi-detached housing backs on to the site along Dunskaith Street allowing views between houses of sloping fields north of Rogerfield farm. Lenthram Street is much more enclosed with three storey flats affording only fleeting glimpses through the site. Denmilne Path has little by way of passive surveillance as it is enclosed by Marystone Community Woodland and the backs of three storey terraced flats.

Housing densities will vary throughout the development. It is envisaged that they will range from 30 to 40 dwellings per hectare in areas close to the existing housing interface and adjacent to the commercial centre. 20 dwellings per hectare are proposed at the outer edge of the site. The higher densities will be evident through building form and serve to strengthen the spatial hierarchy as one moves towards the outer southern and eastern edge of the site.

The development will predominantly be two storey detached and semi-detached, however terraced blocks and low-rise apartments not exceeding three storey will also be provided in the higher density locations.

The masterplan will be cognisant of the relationship between the existing development and the proposed site at each interface in terms of built form, scale, massing, overlooking and points of access. The space between dwellings on the periphery of the site will be softened by creative landscaping. We would suggest that the development will make a positive contribution to the environmental quality of housing in the Easterhouse area. The new development can also create a wider range of housing choice than is currently available.

There is no requirement to provide affordable housing on the site due to the high proportion within the existing housing stock.

26 Proposed Road Connections to Easterhouse, the South & East Proposed Pedestrian & Cycle Paths Access and Connectivity

Contribute towards the development of an active travel network and enhanced public transport accessibility within and between neighbourhoods, the City centre and major employment destinations. The development will provide a safe and convenient movement pattern that encourages community involvement and a sense of place.

As required by the Council the development will be designed to promote and facilitate walking and cycling, including the provision of cycle parking and direct connections to the walking and cycle network, in particular to Core Paths and designated cycle routes. The development will contribute to the Glasgow’s Strategic Plan for Cycling (SPC) 2010-2020 and the provision of a city cycle network which incorporates on road and off-road elements and sections through development sites.

The development will provide easy and convenient access to public transport, services and public open space. The site will offer a high level of connectivity to the city centre. The availability of nearby attractions makes it more conducive to walking and cycling activities by residents and encourages a more active lifestyle in addition to removing the dependency for use of the car and supporting the drive towards sustainable development.

Integration with both Easterhouse and the Seven Lochs Wetland Park will rely largely on maintaining and creating connections where they are possible. Potential access points are shown on the Masterplan.

Facilitating active travel to Easterhouse Station along Rogerfied Road is particularly important and very much dependant on the suggested reconfiguration of Maryston Community Woodland, further discussed of which follows in the next section.

A recreational footpath will be provided through the greenspace and will include links to future strategic paths via the M73 underpass and the Core Path to Bishops Loch. Connectivity with adjoining residential areas will be maximised. A modified grid network will encourage local residents to walk or cycle within the immediate area. The development will provide direct and safe access to and from all facilities. Making Principle vehicular routes connect the development site’s three main access points at Easterhouse Road, Dungeonhill Road and Gartcosh Road. Secondary access is proposed via connectionsConnections to Allnach Place, Dungeonhill Road and Denmilne Path.

A range of parking will be provided within the development site including private in-curtilage parking. These will comply with national standards however the aim is to reduce the reliance on car usage. 27 Green Space and Strategic Landscaping Open Space provision will comply and accord to the standards and priorities Structured identified by the Glasgow Open Space Strategy. Public Open Space will be of appropriate quality, quantity, accessible, safe and usable. Management Green arrangements will be put in place to ensure the landscaped areas are provided and Network maintained to a high standard.

The site is set within the Seven Lochs Wetland Park with connection to Bishops Loch (SSSI) to the north and to Drumpellier Country Park to the east, via the Commonhead Road bridge. The open space will contribute to the health and Built form next to wetlands & green space wellbeing of the community. The central landscape corridors will link residential areas, neighbourhood centres, leisure and amenity areas.

The protection of landscape features and habitat rich vegetation and the sensitive design of green spaces, footpath connections, and sustainable water management, will be critical to the successful development of the site. The linkages and setting are considered a key asset for the overall development that will encourage residents to take ownership of this natural asset.

Additional planting and bunding will be provided along the eastern boundary to Commonhead Moss augment existing vegetation. The strong vegetation to the south of the site will be retained as it provides a strong buffer between the site and the motorway beyond. While every effort will be made to retain trees and hedgerows, it is inevitable that some will be removed if the development is to remain viable.

A 50-metre stand-off will be provided from the edge of Commonhead Bog immediately north of the site to the nearest part of the development.

Maryston Community Woodland referred to at 9.0 above which is managed by the Maryston Forestry Commission is not very welcoming due to the lack of surveillance Woodland opportunities.

Rogerfield Road which passes through the woodland is closed off to traffic west of Rogerfield Farm because of problems with fly tipping and vandalism. Reconfiguration of the woodland so it is over-looked by residential development, would help restore the park as a valuable asset to existing and future residents. Providing A Structured Green Network

28 Green Space Incorporating SuDS & Formation of Wetland Habitat

The Heatheryknowe emerging masterplan shows a significant area to be developed as a surface water attenuation pond outside the Community Growth Area masterplan boundary defined under proposal H115 within the adopted City Development Plan 2 (CDP2). Green The adopted CDP2 policy CDP6, Green Belt and Green Network notes that within the context of Network the green network: & SuDS “good quality, well-linked open spaces can help provide a range of benefits, including: amenity; a setting for the urban area; biodiversity; growing spaces; active travel; recreation; and flood management (including SUDS), all of which can improve health and are essential to a sustainable and economically competitive city.”

The principle of including flood plain or surface water attenuation SUDS provision within the green belt and green network is therefore accepted under policy CDP6. The policy goes on to state that: Commonhead Moss “development should enhance, wherever possible, the functionality, quality, connectivity and EASTERHOUSE accessibility of the Green Network, and its role as green infrastructure.”

There is an opportunity therefore within this proposed masterplan to address the surface water Common Head management requirements of the new development by linking these to enhancement of the Village green network through the delivery of a surface water attenuation pond. This will create an Heatheryknowe Village attractive natural habitat environment, will provide the setting to the new urban development and will provide access through the countryside/urban area by encouraging people within the local community to access the local green network. SuDS Neatherhouse Maryston Pond Village Woodland The designated green belt is also considered a critical element of the green network, acting as Rogerfield the interface between the urban area and the wider countryside beyond. It is also recognised in Village policy CDP6, and supported by Supplementary Guidance, that the green belt has an important role to play in achieving other environmental objectives, including supporting regeneration and protecting the natural roles of the environment (such as floodplain capacity).

The policy goes on to state that the Council will not support developments that would adversely affect the function and integrity of the green belt; the policy goes as far as to state that there is a presumption against development that would adversely affect the function and integrity of the green belt. The policy provides for exceptions, however the principle is one of protecting the function and integrity of the green belt.

In the case of the emerging masterplan it is argued that the formation of a significant body of The SuDS pond provides an opportunity to link with a central SuDS feature, which water which acts in an attenuation capacity as well as habitat creation; will be an enhancement of the greenbelt locally rather that a detracting element. when combined with landscaped the landscape corridors; gives the definition to the 4 Villages proposal & cements their setting & individual sense of place. The function and integrity of the green belt is not adversely affected by the introduction of a SuDS pond. The proposed pond is of sizeable scale and will provide significant enhancement to the green network by forming an area of substantial biodiversity.

The pond has the opportunity to become an attractive focal point within the green belt, potentially a visitor attraction and certainly a habitat asset to the local community. 29 Community Infrastructure

There are a number of local primary schools which are predicted to have sufficient A Sense capacity therefore a new primary school will not be necessary within the site. Of There is no requirement for community centres as the area is currently served by Community FARE Centre and the Lochend Community High School which is used for community use.

A number of small shops and businesses including childcare facilities will be provided at the proposed neighbourhood centre at Heatheryknowe farm steading.

To assist with the viability of the centre it is important that it is perceptible, highly accessible and close to higher density development.

Commonhead Heatheryknowe Village Village

Community Hub

Rogerfield Netherhouse Village Village

30 Community Infrastructure

The indicative masterplan includes a proposed care home for the elderly. The current demographic for the Greater Easterhouse area shows a relatively young A Sense population and the proposed CGA development will bring a focus on the delivery of Of family homes. Community The housing however will be delivered over a lengthy period and the intention of the masterplan framework is to ensure that all ages are catered for in terms of housing opportunity. The intention within the Community Growth Area is that the development should be community focused and deliver a range of tenancy types for a wide spectrum of the population.

In terms of the scale of new development this will see whole new communities being planned and built over a period of time. The concept of cradle to grave housing opportunity is not new and the introduction of a care home in the longer term will allow the more elderly community members to release housing stock when appropriate to do so, but also allow elderly residents to remain within the community, close to friends and family and to be supported by an element of care.

Ultimately the new communities should be just that, communities that are community focused and provide for all ages. The CGA seeks a mixed-use approach to development, delivering the Council’s housing needs over a period of time, but also providing other community facilities as would be expected in any thriving A PLACE TO LIVE IN YOUR RETIREMENT community.

The inclusion of a care home for the elderly is consequently not seen as an anomaly, although ultimately its development would still be supported by sound business planning.

The indicative masterplan also includes provision of a centrally located creche facility.

Given the current demographic of Easterhouse being a comparatively young population & with the addition of some 1500 new households within the Community Growth Area it is certain that the demand for creche facilities will be community will only grow as the development is delivered.

In keeping with the need to provide adequate social & community facilities, as well as the desire to create local jobs & reduce the need to travel; it is expected that both A PLACE TO LEARN & BE CARED FOR IN YOUR YOUTH the creche & care home facilities will be welcome additions to the community of Heatheryknowe, enhancing the sense of place & encouraging community bonds to develop through the lifetime of the development. 31 provided in in Masterplan. the provided a 10 Council require The conservation. ofnature site for importance part of the and motorway covering Greenwells species. forhabitats this protected infilled woodland the surrounding provide natural canal and that acknowledged although is it fossorial on site, waterthe vole did not detect surveyecology The motorway. of the edge along planted the of non disturbance is no will there to ensureapply approach developmenta Theprecautionary Ecology opposite the various measures measures various which the opposite encourage ecology both within & out & out within encourage both ecology are being undertaken undertaken are the being through One One can see the diagram from masterplan to provide for for provide &masterplan to with the development site the development with Disused Railway besidearea is the This woodland of a mature local SINC. - agricultural habitat in the vicinity of Greenwell Local SINC and and vicinity habitat agricultural SINC ofin Local the Greenwell - metre wayleave from the edge of the SINC and this isand SINC of the edgethe wayleave from metre Monksland Canal has been designated as local a designated Canal has been DESIGN SUDS Greenspace Provision Vehicular Access Landscape Heatheryknowe Masterplan The Strengthen Existing Habitat Pedestrian Pedestrian & Cycle Routes Consideration Ecological Ecology Ecology & Habitats 32 Delivering Development and Phasing

As pointed out at above; the site has been split into 4 housing sectors or villages A which will assist in determining the phasing of the development. Phased The phasing will be as follows: Approach 1. Commomhead 2. Heatheryknowe 3. Netherhouse 4. Rogerfield

The local commercial centre at Heatheryknowe Farm will be developed as part of the second phase of the development to ensure a physical link with Easterhouse & to 1st 2nd ensure there is enough development in the immediate vicinity to ensure its Commonhead Heatheryknowe sustainability. Village Village In total the development could deliver approximately 1500 residential units and it is envisaged that it will be complete within a 10-year timeframe.

Phase 1 will involve the development of strategic design proposals which include 2nd landscaping, road improvements, pedestrian and cycle links and works to seal Community mineshafts etc. Hub A number of developers & volume house builders have expressed interest in various elements of the development & market demand will ultimately decide how quickly the phasing progresses. 4th 3rd Rogerfield Netherhouse Village Village

33 Community Engagement

HEATHERYKNOWE- Gateway to the Seven Lochs Public We are seeking the community’s views on an exciting opportunity to revitalise the eastern edge of Easterhouse through new homes, attractive greenspaces and better Engagement links to the wider countryside.

An area of land based around Commonhead, Heatheryknowe, Rogerfield and Netherhouse Farms, has been identified for housing- led development within the City Development Plan.

This master-planning exercise will be expected to demonstrate how development of this area can deliver sustainable new neighbourhoods which benefit the wider community.

Sensitive development of this area has the potential to bring many benefits:

- Accessible, attractive and safe greenspaces - Recreational access to the Seven Lochs Wetland Park - Heritage trial along the route of the Former Monklands Canal - More customers to support local shops, buses and other businesses

The Design Team at Manor Architects will engage with the local community to inform the master-planning process.

In the first instance, we would be grateful for the chance to speak with community representatives about the broad vision and objectives of the project and how to best engage with the wider local community/ community groups. It will be a useful opportunity to fully engage with the local community and understand local issues and aspirations for the area.

34 Section 3 Planning Policy

City & Local Planning Objectives National Policy

Designing Streets (A Policy Statement for Scotland)

Scottish National Roads Development Guide

Scottish Planning Policy 2014 Community The National Planning Framework 3 Growth Area Masterplan Objectives Regional and Local Policy Glasgow City Development Plan, adopted 2017

Clydeplan - Strategic Development Plan, approved July 2017

Glasgow City Development Plan – Revised Environmental Report

Informative Documents

Gartcosh/ Gartloch Site Selection & Development Guide (Final Report 2010)

Easterhouse Draft Strategic Development Framework

35 It’s All About The Place

This Masterplan Framework will deliver on the Five Key Components of creating a unique sense of place:

Scoping & Analysis Section One of this document details the extensive scoping of the Greater Easterhouse Area & the site analysis of the Heatheryknowe site. As Section One shows, the historical, regional & local context have combined with the sites geology to create a place that is already very unique. Easterhouse faces a great many challenges & it is hoped that by delivering on the aims of the Community Growth Area, some of the challenging circumstances will be alleviated.

Planning & Strategy The policy applying to the development site is extensive & overlapping, and serves to provide a detailed framework against which this masterplan can respond. This section of the framework document will demonstrate how the proposal complies with all planning policy relating to the development site and wills et a detailed framework which will provide a sustainable & prosperous place.

Design The Heatheryknowe Masterplan will be designed using the best of urban design principles. Enhancing the unique sense of place which exists at Heatheryknowe will be the core directive. It is our intention to develop this unique sense of place further through the “Four Villages” proposal. This will ensure that each area within the masterplan will have its own distinctive feel & identity. The Four Villages proposal will create places unlike anywhere else in the region, places that are truly modern & which sit happily alongside the natural environment which surrounds it.

Consultation & Engagement Extensive public engagement with stakeholders from the area will be key to ensuring that the Heatheryknowe proposal integrates with the wider context & meets the social & economic expectations placed on it. The proposed development will integrate with the immediate Easterhouse context & the local community will be consulted extensively.

Construction Construction of the development will be in a phased manner & this framework document will set the parameters which will ensure the best design principles are carried through to the end construction of the road network, open spaces & individual dwellings. Quality in construction terms is a key element in delivering a high quality sense of place with buildings & infrastructure that is appropriate to the place & time of Place development. First & Foremost 36 It’s Still All About The Place

Placemaking Principles – Further Development of the Heatheryknowe Masterplan Principles Delivering a sense of place at Distinctive The Four Villages proposal will set a local framework within which some 1600 homes will be provided. By Heatheryknowe using the natural attributes of the site, the Masterplan area forms naturally into four areas, each centred around the existing farms on the site & of which will be characterised by variations in scale, density, open space, streetscape & building finish.

Safe & Pleasant Scoping & Given the abundance of natural habitat in the surrounding area & combined with the required flood Analysis attenuation & SUDs proposal, the development will almost certainly be a pleasant place to live. Having well designed public amenity spaces on your doorstep adds greatly to a persons quality of life & sense of wellbeing. The passive surveillance of open spaces will be a key design consideration of this framework document, so that open spaces are always overlooked & active places of amenity & recreation. Well lite Planning & pedestrian & cycle paths will further enhance the opportunity for occupants to engage with the natural Strategy environment.

Easy to Move Around A clear hierarchy in terms of road network which delivers primary, secondary & tertiary roads, combined Consultation with good access to public transport, will ensure good mobility by vehicle in & around the Masterplan & area & ensure the mobility links with the Greater Easterhouse area. A well designed network of Engagement pedestrian & cycle pathways will also ensure that alternative methods of transport will be promoted & reduce the reliance on car travel.

Welcoming The Heatheryknowe Masterplan Area will sit along side the Greater Easterhouse area which presents Design some challenges when considering the various approaches & entrance points to the Masterplan Area. It is thus vital that the development delivers its own sense of place which is both distinctive & welcoming. This will be primarily achieved in two ways; firstly, by creating a well defined & linked series of landscaped open spaces & secondly, by providing high quality housing stock that has a variety of densities & house types. Construction Adaptable The phased nature of delivering the housing stock along with variation in levels of scale & density will ensure that there is enough adaptability within the masterplan area to allow developers to evolve & adapt the design of the housing stock as market demand change over the next 10 -15 years. Resource Efficient Place The Urban Design of the masterplan will ensure that infrastructure & road networks enable occupants to live in an efficient manner. Access to community recycling facilities, having pedestrian & cycle links, plus A Principled good access to public transport will all combine to ensure that residents live in the most resource efficient manner possible. Housing stock will be encouraged to be low carbon & offer a variety of Approach sustainable technologies to reduce future emissions. 37 Gartcosh/ Gartloch Site Selection & Development Guide (Final Report 2010) Within this document the proposed development site is identified as Sites 3 & 3a. This early document sough to identify suitable areas for development. These sites later accumulated in the Community Growth Area

Summary Response from the Site Selection & Development Guide:

Key to the Heatheryknowe Masterplan will be integration of the unique ecology of the development site. In particular - the sites context within the Seven Lochs wetland habitat & enhancement of the site’s unique hydrology to form a managed wetland around which the development will take shape.

The delivery of up to 1,500 dwellings on the development site will contribute significantly to the social & monetary economy of the Easterhouse area, from the short right through to the longer term, thus further enhancing the sustainability of services within the area.

It is proposed that by retaining part of the existing greenbelt & by further enhancing it along the south & east boundary; the identity of all settlements within the area will be maintained. The safeguarding of sensitive sites both within & out with the Masterplan area will also be given due consideration & mitigation measures will accompany this masterplan framework in the form of detailed reports.

The previous Strategic Environmental Assessment of the site identifies amongst other things, the need for a coherent Green Network, the need to respect existing urban context & create links to the wider city as well as delivering a high quality & sustainable development which enhances human health.

Thus, this Masterplan Framework will effectively balance the need to maintain & enhance the unique ecology of the site whilst delivering a development that is truly sustainable & of the utmost quality.

Local Policy 38 Gartcosh/ Gartloch Site Selection & Development Guide (Final Report 2010) Key Recommendations from the guide: Landscape

Greenspace Provision

Ecology &

Habitats Strengthen ExistingHabitat

The SUDS Heatheryknowe DESIGN Masterplan

Local Vehicular Pedestrian & Cycle Access Routes Policy 39 Meeting The Objectives of Clydeplan - Strategic Development Plan July 2017

The Clydebank Strategic Development Plan sets the wider picture & identifies the Community Growth Areas within Glasgow, of which Easterhouse is one Strategic Centre. The Heatheryknowe proposal is delivering the aims of the Community Growth Areas by providing a Low Carbon Community with a mixture of housing typologies & densities which integrate with an enhanced green infrastructure.

The proposal will help achieve the crucial densities which are required to make sustainable travel links, community infrastructure & renewable energy targets viable.

By delivering some 1500 homes, the sustainability of any proposed community infrastructure within the Heatheryknowe masterplan area is secured & the existing infrastructure within Greater Easterhouse area will be further enhanced. By intensifying development in the area; local scale employment will also be more viable in the mid to longer terms.

Active travel links from Easterhouse to the train & road connections in Glasgow city centre are now greatly increased through the Heatheryknowe Masterplan.

An increase in density within the area will only further substantiate the need for further investment to improve the quality of the Shandwick shopping centre, now known as “The Lochs” shopping centre. The development of the Heatheryknowe area is improving amenity links from Easterhouse town centre to lands to the east of the M73 including areas of green belt, historic woodlands & of course the Seven Lochs.

Parts of the development area are subject to flooding & a detailed drainage & flood attenuation strategy will form a key feature of the design.

Regional Policy 40 Glasgow City Plan 2 – Strategic Environmental Assessment Environmental Report

Identifies the following high level key objectives:

The masterplan area links extensively with the Greater Easterhouse area via Integration of the Heatheryknowe Masterplan area with the Greater multiple access points. In delivering some 1500 homes, it will naturally provide Easterhouse urban area to provide high quality, mixed tenure housing stock. high, medium & low density housing in a variety of house type forms all of which will lend themselves to a variety of tenures suited to persons wishing to live in the area.

Create a local green network which integrates with the surrounding natural Creation of a local green network is a central feature of this masterplan habitats. proposal. The unique ecology surrounding the development site will be encouraged to filter through the masterplan via a series of well designed, structured open spaces.

Movement from the Greater Easterhouse area currently can only go one way to Facilitate better links from Easterhouse to Gartcosh train station. get to Glasgow City centre & Easterhouse train station (i.e. westwards to the Easterhouse Road). The Heatheryknowe masterplan area will facilitate more movements & give a more direct means of accessing Gartloch train station.

By increasing the density of the housing stock of the area by some 1500 homes Support Easterhouse town centre & local schools through intensification of of the next 10-15 years it will lead to a natural intensification of the demand the local population to utilise space capacity. for services in the local schools & town centre facilities.

Connections to Bishop Loch to the north & the former canal to the south will Connect to the Strategic Environmental Assets (SSSI) at Bishop Loch (north of both be integrated to the green network proposals. The masterplan generally the development site) & the Site of Special Landscape Importance along the wishes to capture & enhance the strength of local character which can be southern boundary of the site. harnessed from these key natural features.

The outline of the CGA leaves a clear delineation between the development Maintain the structural corridor Green Belt along the eastern portion of the sites boundary with the M73 motorway. limit & the boundary with the M73. It is proposed that this Green Belt corridor will be further enhanced and utilized as a public amenity space & will in turn extends to become a buffer along the southern boundary which will screen the development from the M8.

Strategic Environmental Assessment 41 Glasgow City Plan 2 – Strategic Environmental Assessment Environmental Report (continued..)

Within Community Growth Areas, the Strategic Development Plan identifies the need for a masterplanning approach to their development.

The masterplans will consider, among other things:

It is propose that the bus routes currently serving the Greater Easterhouse area be extended to serve the Linkages to the existing and recognised extensions to the fixed public Heatheryknowe Masterplan area. Park & ride facilities within the masterplan area will also be provided as transport network or park and ride facilities; part of the community hub.

The establishment of a Green Network within the Heatheryknowe masterplan is a principle design element & will incorporate a planted buffer to form a Green Belt corridor to the east & south, plus a central Contributions to the establishment of the green network; wetland area which is further supplemented with planting. All of which will effectively link with the former to the south & provide links to Commonhead Moss & Bishop Loch to the north.

There are significant wayleaves in place around former mine shafts which dot the masterplan area. These Treatment of any associated derelict or contaminated land; will be incorporated within the Green network as open spaces throughout the masterplan.

There will be significant infrastructure required to accommodate some 1500 homes within the masterplan Associated infrastructure requirements; area, these will be outlined at a high level within the masterplan framework & then be detailed through individual planning applications for subsequent areas.

There are both policy & community based initiatives underway in the Greater Easterhouse area & the Integration with existing communities and wider regeneration initiatives; Heatheryknowe masterplan will naturally engage with those initiatives and integrate the regeneration objectives where applicable. Significantly, the addition of some 1500 homes to the area will contribute to the general sustainability of services & levels of local employment.

Early extension of the existing bus route serving the Commonhead Road area of Easterhouse into the Green transport linkages to employment areas and town centres; Masterplan area will be a key priority, along side providing better links to Easterhouse train station in the south.

Given the extent of the masterplan area & the allocation of some 1500 homes; there is great opportunity A range of uses and tenures; to provide a range of housing densities, typologies & thus tenure types. In addition to this, there is a requirement for a community hub which could sustain some retail elements, plus a nursing home & perhaps retirement type dwellings.

The best of urban design principles will be incorporated into the masterplan design. The masterplan Delivering high quality architecture design standards and urban form; framework will set the parameters which will ensure a high quality architectural outcome is delivered within the development. Variety in scale, density & form will ensure that a quality sense of place & engaging living environment is delivered.

It is expected that the housing within the masterplan area will be delivered over a 10-15 year programme. Energy efficiency in the construction process; Thus, the standard of energy efficiency in construction will naturally continue to evolve in line with building regulations.

The long term quality and stability of any new urban boundary; and The urban boundary will continue to be well defined in the long term by way of a Green Belt to the west & southern edge of the development site.

Analysis has shown there to be capacity within existing educational facilities in the Greater Easterhouse Access to adequate social and community facilities, especially educational area. As development increases within the masterplan area, there will also be provision for a community and if necessary, neighbourhood shopping centre. hub within the Heatheryknowe area. 42 The key objectives of Strategic Policy 9 are integrated into this Masterplan Framework so that any future development will be in keeping with the policy standards.

In particular: quality of urban design in masterplans; The Heatheryknowe Masterplan will incorporate the best of urban design principles, with a sense of place being the guiding principle, the subsequent design of the road network, green spaces, wetlands & built form will all contribute to the creation of a Masterplan high quality framework. Policy Standards energy efficiency; The promotion of sustainable construction methods & express desire for low energy housing stock will be a key feature of this masterplan framework. air quality; The delivery of well landscaped open spaces, reduced dependence on car travel & provision of low energy homes will all assist in ensuring air quality levels are Architecture City & Local The maintained at a high level. & Planning Masterplan Urban Design Objectives ICT/broadband connections; Connections to local infrastructure will be delivered at key points into the greater Easterhouse area. The increase in demand should further ensure delivery of broadband facilities within the wider area. protection of the functional flood plains and the safeguarding of their storage capacities; and Wetland design will be a key feature of the Heatheryknowe Masterplan. Given the unique geology & land formation of the area; functional floodplains will be the key natural asset around which infrastructure & built form will respond. flood risk reduction using sustainable drainage systems in accordance with relevant drainage strategies or assessments agreed with local councils; and landscape character and quality. A SUDs proposal will sit along side the floodplain management plan as mentioned Regional above. There is enough scope within the area for the SUDs to progress with the phased development of the site. Policy

Significant impacts & corresponding mitigation proposals will accompany this Focus Masterplan Framework in the form of detailed specialist reports. 43 Glasgow City Plan 2 – Strategic Environmental Assessment Environmental Report PROPOSAL C: EASTERHOUSE/ GARTLOCH COMMUNITY GROWTH AREA The SEAER provides detailed Assessment Criteria for the Heatheryknowe area & the following outlines the Masterplan response to each element:

Criteria Response

Landform Minimise Level Changes to Protect the Natural Formation

Water Provide Variety in SUDS Proposals

Habitats Improve Existing & Provide New Habitat

Landscape Provide a Structured Green Network Across The Site

Greenspace Connect Spaces Together & make Them Easy to Engage With Regeneration Use Vacant Land On The Edge of Easterhouse Create a Urban Form & Townscape Provide Variety in Form & Help Define The Sense of Place Positive

Historic Environment Protect Views to Bargeddie Church & Access to Former Canal Environment

Design Quality Use Best Policy & Design Principles to Ensure Quality Within The

Energy Efficiency Adopt Sustainable Design Approach In Housing & Infrastructure Masterplan Area Need to Travel Provide Public Transport Links, Cycle Routes & Local Jobs

Reduce Waste Provide Community Recycling Facilities

Pollution Design for Better Homes & Fewer Vehicles

Environmental Capacity Provide a Low Density Edge to Open Countryside

Climate Change Provide Sustainable Homes/ Exceed the Building Regs/ Plant Trees Local Human Health Provide Good Interconnected Cycle Routes & Pedestrian Links Policy Focus 44 Easterhouse Draft Strategic Development Framework (2016) Heatheryknowe sits within the Greater Easterhouse SDF as a “Community Growth Area” Key Contents:

Enabling Delivery of New Homes

The Heatheryknowe Masterplan acknowledges & demonstrates the importance of what a design lead approach can bring in terms of providing new homes in the Easterhouse Area and all the socio-economic effects it can deliver.

The Masterplan encompasses some 75 hectares of green field development & demonstrates the capacity for delivery of around 1,500 new build homes.

Protection of The Green Belt The Green Belt is central to the sustainable planning of the city region and complements the positive action orientated Green Network programme.

In terms of the sustainability and low carbon focus of the Vision, the Green Belt is an important strategic tool which has a significant role to play in supporting the delivery of the Spatial Development Strategy and in achieving the strategic objectives.

Provision of a wooded Green belt along the developments eastern & southern boundaries will go some way to achieving the objectives of the development framework. City Region as a Connected Place Managing Flood Risk & Drainage A step change is required in the way people and goods move both There are key strategic objectives for water management on the site & given the unique internally and externally to the city region in order to reduce carbon geology of the Heatheryknowe Masterplan area; mitigating flood risk & drainage are key emissions and urban air pollution. drivers & central components of the conceptual approach. The integration of sustainable transport options will be demonstrated The integration of wetlands into the Community Growth Area will enable a distinctive through this Masterplan Framework. Providing easy connections to sense of place to be developed around this natural resource. central Easterhouse, Glasgow City Centre & the wider region by bicycle, car, bus & train are all integral components in making the development Active Travel – Walking & Cycling sustainable in the longer. Strategic Walking and Cycling Network In support of the Vision and Spatial Development

Strategy and in recognition of the health and wellbeing benefits of walking and cycling for both active travel and recreation, the following is required: Provision of walking & cycle routes will again be key to delivery of a sustainable Local development. The provision of walkable neighbourhoods & easy links to the wider Seven Lochs context will enhance the health & lifestyle of inhabitants of Heatheryknowe & Policy indeed the greater Easterhouse area. 45 Appendices The following reports have & will be prepared as part of an EIA in support of a Section 4 Planning Permission in Principle Application. Further The reports will also offer mitigation measures and identify any further investigation Reading which may be necessary.

(a) Transport Assessment (b) Geotechnical site investigation (c) Flood Risk Assessment (d) Archaeological Investigation (e) Air Quality (f) Noise (g) Vibration (h) Habitats Survey (i) Landscape and Visual Assessments (j) Tree Survey

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