Schedule of Representations on Sites Within Little Hulton and Walkden

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

LW001 – Land west of Wharton Lane

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 1 A0020 R00167 Harworth Estates Harworth Estates considers the Council’s initial assessment of this site (as set out in the Little Hulton and Walkden Neighbourhood Area Document) to be accurate and to reflect the main relevant issues.

However, greater consideration should be given to the compatibility (or otherwise) of employment uses (class B2/B8) at the Logistics North site (LW002 Cutacre) and the residential use proposed at this site.

This should be assessed from the perspectives of both:

1. The ability of the proposed residential development to ensure acceptable levels of residential amenity given the close proximity and typical noise of existing and proposed employment uses.

2. The impact of an adjacent residential development/allocation on the attractiveness of the employment site (LW002) to prospective occupier businesses and the potential loss of socio-economic benefit.

Additional Evidence

Site LW001 is subject of a current outline planning application for housing development (ref. 13/64068/OUT) to which Harworth Estates has submitted representations. Please see DTZ letter dated 10 February 2014 which outlines our concern regarding housing development in close proximity to the Logistics North site (LW002 Cutacre).

Harworth Estates expects to complete the legal agreement and receive planning permission for the Logistics North strategic employment development imminently. Approved uses adjacent to site LW001 are industrial (B2) and warehouse/distribution (B8) with the potential to operate 24

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) hours per day, 7 days a week.

The grant of planning permission will allow commencement of the site’s phase 1 infrastructure road and the phase 1 employment development (for Aldi regional distribution centre) (in Bolton). Reserved matters applications will then be submitted for the phase 2 employment development (new factory for an established business) (in Bolton) and the phase 2 infrastructure road, which will provide access to that part of the site within Salford. Harworth Estates is currently in confidential discussions with a prospective major occupier business regarding development at the site’s east parcel, which includes land in Salford and lies adjacent to site LW001.

Logistics North (site LW002 Cutacre) is the premier strategic employment development in the northwest with substantial occupier demand (from new, modernising and expanding businesses) which will generate significant local employment opportunities and socio-economic benefits. It is critically important to achieving these benefits that the employment development is not compromised by incompatible development at neighbouring sites.

Risk and perceived risk to business operation, such as from noise complaints from residents of new neighbouring housing, will reduce the attractiveness of the location to new and relocating businesses thereby compromising the inward investment and socio-economic benefits as occupiers go elsewhere. Essentially inappropriate residential development could sterilise part of the employment site.

Harworth Estates therefore considers that development at site LW001 should not include residential accommodation or private amenity space adjacent or in close proximity to the boundary with site LW002. It is considered that the application site may be more appropriately proposed for light industrial (Class B1) or mixed use development whereby non-sensitive uses are located adjacent to the Logistics North site boundary.

The prospective allocation of site LW001 should therefore be specified for mixed-use development (with appropriate guidance) or reduced in area to indicate an appropriate buffer

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) zone between it and site LW002.

2 A0643 R00188 Highways Agency This site has been identified as falling, either partially or wholly, within the Air Quality Management Area.

If a site is located within the AQMA by the Strategic Road Network (SRN), then as part of the development of the site, a developer / landowner will be required to locate mitigation measures outside of the SRN boundary, and within the boundary of the site in question. As a consequence of this, this would lead to a reduced developable area for some sites, and this should be considered when considering the merits of the sites being promoted through this process.

In addition, all noise fences, screening and other structures must be erected on the developers land, and far enough within the developers land to enable maintenance to take place without encroachment onto highway land, and this should also be considered within the consideration of the sites being promoted.

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

LW002 – Cutacre, Wharton Lane

Whilst the assessment indicates that “none of the site is considered to be previously developed land”, inspection of historic maps indicates the site was previously crossed by a colliery railway and accommodated a small terrace of dwellings which were removed in the period of the 1950/60s.

Additional evidence

Harworth Estates expects to complete the legal agreement and receive planning permission for the Logistics North strategic employment development imminently. The following text provides an update on the anticipated implementation of the permission and delivery of the development.

Suggestions to designate the site within the Green Belt are strongly opposed by Harworth

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) Estates. Such designation is incompatible with the site’s proposed strategic employment development for which the Council has resolved to grant planning permission. Designation of this land as Green Belt would eliminate any employment development in Salford thereby removing its contribution to employment land delivery targets, taxation, inward investment and socio-economic benefits.

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

LW005 – Former St Joseph's Primary School, Old Lane

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 1 A0631 R00169 Councillors Iain This derelict former school site has an extant planning permission. We agree that it is suitable Lindley and Les for housing provision. Turner 2 A0661 R00214 Daniel Hill Land suitable for housing development, but natural surroundings (ie mature trees) should be retained where possible. The existing application to build on this land includes a restriction that the playing field should be retained or replaced, however this is consistent with the assessment that any development could include recreational facilities for children, and would be in keeping with the former use of the land.

Additional evidence

It is worth noting that the application to build on this land has lay dormant for a considerable period of time, meaning the site has become an eyesore for local residents.

A consideration of existing strain on local primary schools is necessary before deciding whether this site is suitable for development.

3 A0403 R00187 Sport England The site includes a disused playing field. Development of this part of the site would require one of the special circumstances set out in Sport England’s playing field policy, or paragraph 74 of the National Planning Policy Framework, to be satisfied in which development of land used as playing field would not be opposed.

Although disused, the planning use of this land remains that of a playing field. No lawful development has occurred that would prevent the site being brought back into use should it be needed. The fact that the site itself is disused and surplus to educational requirements does not indicate that it is surplus to current and future community need for playing fields.

The potential mitigation identified could comply with the requirements of Sport England’s playing

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) field policy and paragraph 74 of the National Planning Policy Framework. The explicit reference to this is supported.

Additional evidence

Paragraph 74 of the NPPF and Sport England’s playing field policy require the site to be demonstrated as being surplus in order for it to be developed. Production of a playing pitch strategy has commenced in Salford that will assess the current and future demand for pitches against the level of provision. Until the findings of this are known, it cannot be assumed that the site is surplus to need.

In the absence of this, development of the site would have to comply with the other requirements of paragraph 74 of the NPPF and Sport England’s playing field policy, ie replacement provision of at least equivalent quantity and quality will be required.

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

LW006 – Land south of Kenyon Way and Parkway

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 1 A0248 R00212 Barbara Keeley MP I do not believe that any Green Belt or greenfield land in the City should be lost to development – unless in the most exceptional of circumstances. To date I have not seen any evidence to suggest there are such exceptional circumstances.

See ‘Schedule of representations – general comments’ for full representation.

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

LW007 – Land at Longshaw Drive

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 1 A0846 R00446 Minerals and Waste From review of the BGS geological data we note that mineral reserves may exist in this area Planning Unit (site underlain by coal resource area) and consideration should be given for mineral extraction prior to development.

Sand and gravel extraction may be considered suitable within the urban area, however depending on the site location coal extraction may not be considered appropriate. We would recommend that you consult the Coal Authority regarding the proposed sites and the potential for coal extraction.

2 A0403 R00187 Sport England The site comprises of a cleared school site and includes a disused playing field. Development of this part of the site would require one of the special circumstances set out in Sport England’s playing field policy, or paragraph 74 of the National Planning Policy Framework, to be satisfied in which development of land used as playing field would not be opposed.

The potential mitigation identified could comply with the requirements of Sport England’s playing field policy and paragraph 74 of the National Planning Policy Framework. The explicit reference to this is supported.

Additional evidence

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) against the level of provision. Until the findings of this are known, it cannot be assumed that the site is surplus to need.

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

LW008 – Former Our Lady and the Lancashire Martyrs School

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 1 A0631 R00169 Councillors Iain As with the St Joseph’s site, this is a derelict former school site and we agree that it is suitable Lindley and Les for housing allocation. Turner 2 A0403 R00187 Sport England The site comprises of a cleared school site and includes a disused playing field. Development of this part of the site would require one of the special circumstances set out in Sport England’s playing field policy, or paragraph 74 of the National Planning Policy Framework, to be satisfied in which development of land used as playing field would not be opposed.

Additional evidence

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

LW011 – Ashton’s Field

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 1 A0631 R00169 Councillors Iain We would prefer that this site be allocated for housing than for enclosed waste management Lindley and Les facilities as per the Greater Manchester waste development plan. Turner 2 A0846 R00446 Minerals and Waste From review of the BGS geological data we note that mineral reserves may exist in this area Planning Unit (western section of site underlain by coal resource area) and consideration should be given for mineral extraction prior to development.

This site is identified in Policy 5: Area Allocations of the Greater Manchester Waste Plan as an area suitable for waste management facilities. Waste Plan Policy 11: Safeguarding of sites allocated for waste management in the Waste Plan sets out the policy regarding safeguarding of sites identified in the Greater Manchester Waste Plan. However, as set out in paragraph 4.34 of the Waste Plan, “areas allocated in the Waste Plan as suitable for waste management are not included in the safeguarding policy because they are likely to be suitable for a range of industrial or employment uses, not just waste uses. Areas have not been safeguarded for waste uses because this might restrict the development of the area for other employment or industrial uses”.

This site is being considered for employment, travelling people and housing uses. Notwithstanding the fact that areas are not safeguarded in the Waste Plan, it should be noted that a change of allocation to housing or to accommodate travelling people may impact on the potential for this area’s future waste use.

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

LW012 – Land at Ladywell Avenue

See ‘Schedule of representations – general comments’ for full representation.

2 A0661 R00214 Daniel Hill Given the terrain of this land is difficult to tell how it could be used for the development of housing. However, if this is possible then the site should certainly be considered, provided that its existing recreational function is improved as a result of any development.

Additional evidence

A consideration of existing strain on local primary schools is necessary before deciding whether this site is suitable for development.

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

LW013 – Recreation ground at Eastham Way

See ‘Schedule of representations – general comments’ for full representation.

2 A0631 R00169 Councillors Iain This is a valued and well used recreation area and should be retained as open space for the Lindley and Les benefit of the local community. Turner 3 A0661 R00214 Daniel Hill Agree that this site is unsuitable for housing development given its well established recreational function. It is my understanding that the children’s play area is not owned by the Council, which could pose mitigation problems for any developers. Instead, the site should be kept in its current role and improved as a recreational ground, but with an improved children’s play area.

Additional evidence

If any houses were to be built on this site, a consideration of existing strain on local primary schools is necessary before deciding whether this site is suitable for development

4 A0403 R00187 Sport England It is possible from the name, shape and nature of this site that it has been used as a playing field. If this is the case, then development of the site would require one of the special circumstances set out in Sport England’s playing field policy, or paragraph 74 of the National Planning Policy Framework, to be satisfied in which development of land used as playing field would not be opposed.

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

LW014 – Eaton's, Walkden Road North

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 1 A0631 R00169 Councillors Iain This brownfield former industrial site has an extant planning permission. We agree that it should Lindley and Les be allocated for housing. Turner 2 A0643 R00188 Highways Agency This site has been identified as falling, either partially or wholly, within the Air Quality Management Area.

Based of the development scenarios identified this site has also been identified as potentially generating more than 30 two-way trips on the Strategic Road Network during either peak period (using the GraHAM tool (used for gravity modelling and trip distribution purposes)). Given its location within the AQMA and trip-generating potential, the site is considered of ‘interest’ to the Highways Agency at this point in the process. However it is worth noting that just because sites have been identified as being ‘of interest’ at this stage this is not an indication that the Agency will prevent this site coming forward.

3 A0407 R00194 United Utilities The town centres and infrastructure section of your Site Assessment Forms says there is no Water PLC known on-site utilities infrastructure which would significantly constrain the development of the

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) site.

This statement may lead to confusion or a misunderstanding and we therefore request the following amendments:

From: “…There is no known on-site utilities infrastructure which would significantly constrain the development of the site…”

To: “...It is anticipated that there will be limited impact on the development site from known on-site utilities infrastructure subject to prior negotiations regarding the layout, scale and type of development for this site…”

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

LW015 – Land south of Hill Top Road

See ‘Schedule of representations – general comments’ for full representation.

2 A0850 R00526 George Bryan Hill Top Moss has always been open space.

This land has always been used by locals. I have lived here all my life. I am 96 years old. Public have always used it. I played on it. I used to fish on 1 of 3 ponds. I saw it used by Council as a landfill site. There is lots of wildlife on there. It’s so peaceful and views are wonderful. You can see all over right to Pennines. I have photos of me fishing on this land.

It should be kept as public open space like it has always been. It should be protected for all the wildlife that use it too. Designate as ‘Local Green Space’. In all my 96 years I have never known it any different. Kids always played on it.

It has always been used for this purpose. It is a well used public area and a haven for wildlife that is well established. It should be kept for future generations to enjoy like we all have for decades. That should continue. It is perfect as it is. Should be protected from development as it would cause problems due to landfill and possible contamination from chemical dye works. Never had houses on only public and wildlife – lots of it! You can see all of Salford from here.

3 A0591 R00118 Greater Manchester Semi-Natural Sites outside strategic Green Infrastructure (SW01, SW13, SW016, LW015, Ecology Unit CW003)

These are a number of sites proposed that represent infilling of the existing urban envelope which fall outside strategic GI corridors but appear to have significant areas of semi-natural

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) vegetation and are of potential local importance. Recommend that these sites be subject to extended phase 1 habitat surveys to determine how much of the sites are suitable for development.

4 A0848 R00524 Hill Top Residents Current use of site including how well it is used and by whom Group (Shirley Jones on behalf of) Hill Top Moss is currently well used, for decades, by local residents & wider public. Designated as ‘Public Open Space’ land already and forms part of the Blackleach Country Park scheme and is inc. as part of it in current UDP saved policies. As stated it’s a vital part of the well established ‘wildlife corridor’ forming part of the C/Park and beyond. The land is surrounded by mostly mixed residential property. It has naturally formed pathways across it, rights of way established by use & where locals access the housing estate on the border. It is used daily by all ages, walkers, dog walkers children playing, flying kites/model places, etc. It is a haven for wildlife i.e. there is an annual migration of thousands of baby toads migrating to several other waters served from Blackleach reservoir right down to the chain to Worsley. It is an ideal haven providing homes and a food source for a family of foxes that live on there, lapwings next on the ground at times, we see owls & other birds of prey hunting for food, many species of birds, bats in the evening feeding on insects, butterflies, bees, crickets, dragonflies, mayflies and many flora and fauna besides. A small part of it was used as a paddock for horses years ago too but not for several now. It’s a natural, unspoilt, tranquil haven amidst an overdeveloped area that greatly contributes to an improved quality of life for all residents. This open land has been used for generations as such. My Daughter played on there as a child and now my Grandson does too, and we have many residents who have also grown up playing on there, so long may this continue! It is the highest point in Salford that has unique views to die for, you can see the whole City and all of this should be protected & cherished for future generations to benefit from as we all do now. This land is very special to the entire community of Walkden for these reasons. It desperately needs to retain its last few areas of existing green infrastructure.

Proposed use or designation of the site

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) Designation – ‘Local Green Space’ – Residents wish it to continue to be protected to ensure that its long established use can continue & for it to be safeguarded doe future generations to benefit from & enjoy, as many have before them. If the land were to be developed for any reason, not only would it go against the whole ethos of the NPPF, it would totally destroy the wildlife corridor and be devastating for an entire community who would be deprived a vital amenity and asset. It is of very special importance to an entire community that surround it. It has ‘natural pathways’ across it (as stated in the Council’s own documents), proving that it is well used and has been accessible as public open space for many years. Besides the public use it is of great environmental value, to lose it would deprive so many. It contributes greatly to their overall health & well being providing a tranquil haven to escape to, a great place to de-stress!

Reasons why the site is appropriate for the proposed use / designation

When I tried to buy some of the land about 10 years ago just for extended garden use I was refused. A panel decided to refuse my application on the grounds that ‘it was acquired for the purpose of public recreation and open space’. An officer that visited the site with us told me that they didn’t want to set a precedent for others. As they wanted to preserve it as a public open space land for future generations. I totally agreed with their decision. This land was protected in both the last 2 UDP’s as part of the Blackleach Country Park scheme. It was always included on maps on promotional literature when being developed. I was on the original committee for some years, so know the history of the development of the C/Park well & this piece of land was always part of that plan. The Park was developed from several old coal, chemical & dye works that surrounded the reservoir. This land was once used for landfill decades ago and also may be contaminated, as Blackleach C/Park was and still is, making it highly unsuitable for development for housing anyway. What would be the point in causing all that to become airborne, putting

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) residents at risk of cancers & such, during remediation work to affect residents whose homes surround it, especially as it’s also so close to the recreational use land & exercise facilities nearby? Surely better to leave it untouched, where nature has already itself naturally contained and reclaimed it over decades, providing an amazing amenity for local residents and an ideal wildlife haven. Who would want to spoil that?

There used to be 3 ponds on there where the local residents would fish. We have photo’s to prove it. One of our residents group is now 96 years old and still walks everywhere! He was born here on Hill Top and despite his advancing years remembers everything so clearly. He has a lifetime of memories, nearly a century of them! He’s used that land all his life and in his advancing years has benefited the most from it’s tranquillity, it’s peacefulness, and it’s amazing very unique views over the whole of the city of Salford, watching the wildlife and the planes at Manchester airport. You couldn’t ever replace that, it is invaluable to us all.

Salford Council once tried to change the use of public open space land that forms a village green type frontage to the Country Park, to housing in the UDP changes. We found out only by accident and just in time to prevent it. This land also had always been included within the boundaries of the Country Park in the UDP but the Council denied it. I proved it by finding the documentation that they said they didn’t have but later did find. It was eventually withdrawn when they admitted it had been assessed & included in error by their officers, but we still had to go right through to the Planning Inspectorate stage taking some months and a great deal of effort. It was officially withdrawn and now forms a very attractive village green frontage to the Country Park, which we nearly lost. We don’t want such ‘errors’ to be repeated with area either, this part also deserves protection.

It would be a travesty if this happened to this land, as it’s something that could never be replaced. Surely we all have a duty to safeguard these last few areas of natural unspoilt beauty? We have so few now in Walkden. We are the ‘experts’ in our own community, so who better to give testimony and evidence on its special importance and proposed use for future generations in keeping with the whole ethos of the NPPF.

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

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5 A0849 R00525 Mr and Mrs Jones Same representation as above.

6 A0851 R00527 Jennifer Waring Current use of site

Lots of wildlife inc. bees, butterflies, insects, field mice, birds of various descriptions live and nest there as well as all the flora and fauna covering this site. A lot of walkers, dog walkers, children playing and is used as a public footpath for residents going to the local housing estates. A place where people can just stop and admire the scenery.

Proposed use or designation of site

To keep as green open space for all to enjoy (there is precious little left in this area). To preserve it as a home for all the wildlife that lives there and allow people to enjoy some small area of countryside in a town that is gradually being taken over by buildings.

Gives people a sense of well being just to see a bit of greenery. Local walkers regularly stop at this land to admire the scenery and watch the planes taking off and landing at Manchester Airport and when the leaves have fallen off the trees you can also see as far as Jodrell Bank. Once this land is lost we can never get it back for future generations.

This land belongs to us all, as residents of Salford.

7 A0854 R00530 Joan Massey The site has an abundance of wildlife and fauna and is used by dog walkers, walkers and children.

If this land was developed, the wildlife would be destroyed and people would be deprived of this amenity.

I cannot see how this land is appropriate for development. It has been used for landfill at some

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) point and could be contaminated.

8 A0846 R00446 Minerals and Waste From review of the BGS geological data we note that mineral reserves may exist in this area Planning Unit (eastern extent of site underlain by coal resource area) and consideration should be given for mineral extraction prior to development.

9 A0856 R00532 Mr and Mrs Hayes Hill Top Moss is currently designated as ‘Public Open Space’ land already and forms part of the Blackleach Country Park scheme and is inc. as part of it in current UDP saved policies. As stated it’s a vital part of the well established ‘wildlife corridor’ forming part of the C/Park and beyond. The land is surrounded by mostly mixed residential property. It has naturally formed pathways across it, rights of way established by use & where locals access the housing estate on the border. It is used daily by all ages, walkers, dog walkers, children playing, flying kites/model planes, etc. It is haven for wildlife i.e. there is an annual migration of thousands of baby toads migrating to several other waters served from Blackleach reservoir right down the chain to Worsley. It is an ideal haven providing homes and a food source for a family of foxes that live on there, lapwings nest on the ground at times, we see owls & other birds of prey hunting for food, many species of birds, bats in the evening feeding on insects, butterflies, bees, crickets, dragonflies, mayflies and many flora and fauna besides. A small part of it was used as a paddock for horses years ago too but not for several now. It’s a natural, unspoilt, tranquil haven amidst an overdeveloped area that greatly contributes to an improved quality of life for all residents. This open land has been used for generations as such.

Designation – ‘Local Green Space’ - Residents wish it to continue to be protected to ensure that its long established use can continue & for it to be safeguarded for future generations to benefit from & enjoy, as many have before them. If the land were to be developed for any reason, not

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) only would it go against the whole ethos of the NPPF, it would totally destroy the wildlife corridor and be devastating for an entire community who would be deprived a vital amenity and asset. It is of very special importance to an entire community that surround it. It has ‘natural pathways’ across it (as stated in the Council’s own documents), proving that it is well used and has been accessible as public open space for many years. Besides the public use it is of great environmental value, to lose it would deprive so many. It contributes greatly to their overall health & well being providing a tranquil haven to escape to

It is currently a natural, unspoilt, well established landscape and its use by the public & wildlife has already proven its worth as appropriate for all the reasons stated above now & in the future. It’s a beautiful, naturally formed oasis, a vital part of the Blackleach Country Park scheme, which benefits the whole of the community. This land was protected in both the last 2 UDP’s as part of the Blackleach Country Park scheme. It was always included on maps on promotional literature when being developed. The Park was developed from the several old coal, chemical & dye works that surrounded the reservoir. This land was once used for landfill decades ago and also may be contaminated, as Blackleach C/Park was and still is, making it highly unsuitable for development for housing anyway. What would be the point in causing all that to become airborne, putting residents at risk of cancers & such, during remediation work to affect residents whose homes surround it, especially as it’s also so close to the recreational use land & exercise facilities nearby?

10 A0852 R00528 Pauline Haynes Current use of site  This site is used for dog walking (I take my two dogs there daily)  It is an unspoilt area which attracts wildlife and bird life  It is an area of peace and quiet amidst all the residential buildings and work buildings  As a resident of Walkden for most of my life we used it as children and now use it with my grandchildren and my dogs

Proposed use or designation of site  ‘Local Green Space’ 23

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

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Reasons why the site is appropriate for the proposed use / designation  Currently an unspoilt part of the landscape  Used by the public, wildlife and birdlife  There is a possibility of contamination due to the old chemical and dye works

11 A0853 R00529 P Mathieson Hill Top Moss has been used for years by people with children for playing games, walking their dogs etc. Has always been part of the UDP. Thousands of baby toads migrate each year from Blackleach Country Park. Because of how high the land is there lots of people, police included, gather there at New Year to watch fireworks being let off miles away – a lovely sight.

To build there would totally destroy all wildlife that use it, and there is a lot. It will take away green space that people have used for years. It has natural pathways across as stated in your own documents. It should stay as it is for future generations.

On the last UDPs this land was shown as part of the Country Park and called the paddock. The land was used for landfill so is most probably contaminated, So to disturb this has got to be dangerous for residents living close by. You constantly hear there are not enough green spaces in Salford and here you go trying to take another one. A very pretty and well used one. It would be a great loss to the people of Walkden and even further afield.

12 A0855 R00532 Veronica Forde Daily use by dog walkers in the area, with Blackleach Country Park. Public open space.

It is a haven for wildlife, birds, owls and several other forms of wildlife.

The site is not suitable for development as it may be contaminated and was used as landfill years ago.

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

LW017 / REC01 – Land east of Linnyshaw

See ‘Schedule of representations – general comments’ for full representation.

2 A0631 R00169 Councillors Iain This green belt land is greatly valued by local residents in Walkden and forms a key green buffer Lindley and Les between Walkden, the M60 and M61 motorways, Swinton and Kearsley. It is not suitable for Turner development and should be retained as green belt open space.

3 A0661 R00214 Daniel Hill Agree with the assessment that development on this land would be detrimental to the biodiversity of the area.

Any development on this site would indeed require massive mitigation and compensation both for residents and farmers.

The assessment hints at a potential for a link to the motorway - this would exacerbate an existing traffic problem in the area.

Additional evidence

Consideration of whether there is anything wrong with its current use - considered by residents to be an important part of the local economy and environment. This combined with the loss of agricultural land in Swinton North for the construction of St. Ambrose Barlow would be bad for local residents.

Proximity to St. Ambrose Barlow - the site is close to the newly opened high school. If houses were to be built on this site, a consideration of existing strain on local primary schools is

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) necessary before deciding whether this site is suitable for development.

4 A0591 R00118 Greater Manchester Evidence Base, Scale of Development & Cumulative Impacts Ecology Unit The Suggested Sites Consultation plan includes a number of greenfield sites outside the existing development envelope, which if they all came forward for development would result in the development of greenfield land on a scale not seen for many decades. GMEU currently does not have adequate baseline ecological information to make a strategic assessment about which of these sites or parts of these sites could be developed without leading to substantive losses in nature conservation features of local (Salford) interest.

These sites also appear to cover very large areas and whilst it may be that detailed surveys find that the qualitative ecological constraints on individual sites are low, the cumulative quantitative impact could still be large, particularly for non-protected species, leading to a potential erosion of local wildlife interests. In combination the overall impact could be significant in terms of scale, loss of habitat connectivity and reduced access to semi-natural greenspace.

It is important that ‘no net loss of biodiversity’ can be shown for all potential development sites (which could be achieved by including an element of bio-diversity off-setting).

For the following site clusters we would recommend:

a) That extended phase 1 habitat surveys are carried out of allocated sites (or preferably prior to allocation)

b) that for any of these sites that are determined as suitable for development that these areas are required to develop ‘master plans’ that include proposals for retaining / enhancing biodiversity interests.

c) that biodiversity offsetting be considered for development proposals where applicable.

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent)

Linnyshaw Moss (LW017, 28, 29)

Any development proposals should maintain ecological linkage through to Roe and Beesley Greens.

5 A0643 R00188 Highways Agency This site has been identified as falling, either partially or wholly, within the Air Quality Management Area.

6 A0846 R00446 Minerals and Waste Policy 7 of the Minerals Plan aims to restrict the removal of peat except where it is required to

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) Planning Unit allow restoration and then only peat physically required to enable this. The BGS geological data identifies that this site may be underlain by peat deposits. If peat deposits do exist then Policy 7 will need to be taken into account during the site assessment.

7 A0404 R00207 Natural England The Little Hulton and Walkden Neighbourhood Area plan indicates that this proposed site allocation includes Deep Peat and Deciduous Woodland listed under the Section 41 of the Natural Environmental and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006. Para 117 from the NPPF states that to minimise impacts on biodiversity and geodiversity, planning policies should promote the preservation, restoration and re-creation of priority habitats, ecological networks and the protection and recovery of priority species population. Para 118 also states that ‘when determining planning applications, local planning authorities should aim to conserve and enhance biodiversity. If significant harm resulting from a development cannot be avoided (through locating on an alternative site with less harmful impacts), adequately mitigated, or, as a last resort, compensated for, then planning permission should be refused.’

(Please also cross refer to Natural England’s response: ref 109092 for further guidance on the importance of Deep Peat) Blanket Bog/Peat represents the largest terrestrial carbon store in the UK. Peatlands also perform an important role in water catchment management- both water quality and water storage. As such there is widespread concern that development in these areas may have adverse impacts on the biodiversity , carbon value and water management functions of these areas.

The habitat is internationally important not only in a Europe context but also the world. The UK has a special responsibility for protection of this habitat type ( both inside and outside of SSSIs) and is required to report to Europe on the extent, condition and threats to this feature – favourable conservation status.

Mosslands (upland blanket bog and lowland raised bog) are a fantastic wildlife habitat - hotspots for a wide range of unique and rare species. They once covered large areas of this region but today, 99% of the resource has been destroyed with only 300 hectares of intact habitat

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) remaining.

Peat is a precious resource that can take thousands of years to form and peat bogs are important habitats for a whole range of species from bog bush-crickets to hen harriers. However, our peat bogs have been overexploited by the commercial extraction of peat, particularly for horticulture, and have been irreparably damaged by drainage, afforestation and inappropriate management.

Peat is still growing on some active bogs, but the rate of formation is greatly exceeded by the rate of loss. Poorly managed grazing, intensive burning and acid rain all cause erosion, while peat-cutting exposes the underlying bedrock. The subsequent loss of sponge-like blanket bog causes flash flooding and erosion downstream.

8 A0218 R00180 Nigel and Karen This site is Green Belt land and unsuitable for development. Protection should be afforded under Hyams UDP EN1.

9 A0394 R00239 Peel Holdings (Land Suggested site for development – site reference LW017 and Property) Limited (Turley on General comments behalf of) It is inappropriate for the Council to draw conclusions regarding the demand for industrial and distribution accommodation in this location through the current site assessment exercise. Most notably, the Council does not have an up to date employment land study on which it can base any such assertions. The fact that the adjacent employment site has been released for development for housing purposes should not be taken to indicate a lack of demand for the assessment site’s development for employment uses or that such a development would not be viable. Any assessment on the suitability of a given use on this site will need to be informed by a full and up to date evidence base which does not currently exist.

Peel does not see how the conclusion that any future residential development of the site would

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) need to include a neighbourhood park can be drawn. The requirement for such facilities will depend on the extent of local deficiency and the needs of the new development. The Council does not have an up to date open space audit on which it can rely to draw conclusions regarding the need for specific typologies of open space.

Scale for development/number of units

Peel supports the Council’s conclusion that this site may be suitable for both housing and employment purposes.

In the context of a mixed use proposal coming forward, the specific split between residential and employment uses would be determined by a strategic masterplanning exercise. The split set out by the Council provides only one articulation of how the site could come forward for a mix of employment and residential uses.

Potential mitigation required

The identified mitigation requirements can be achieved in the context of the site’s development for housing and/or employment. Any constraints which the site presents are therefore not considered to be insurmountable. However, as with all of sites proposed for development, a full suite of survey work would be undertaken at the pre-planning application stage to identify all constraints to the proposed development and to inform the detailed mitigation required.

Biodiversity

The statement that there a number of important species recorded on the site and that the site is of significant value for biodiversity is unqualified. There is no reference to what source of information has informed this conclusion. In view of this, it is inappropriate to refer to this as a potential constraint to the site’s development.

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) Suggested site for recreation designation – site reference REC01

Peel supports the Council’s conclusion that it would not be appropriate to designate this site as a recreation area

Green Belt impact

See ‘Schedule of representations on Green Belt assessment sites’ in relation to site GBEX01 – Linnyshaw.

10 A0658 R00209 Residents Against This is green belt land and plays a key role in providing separation between Walkden, Kearsley Inappropriate and Swinton. We do not believe it is suitable for development. Development (RAID) 11 A0604 R00135 Scott Howard The site provides a valuable function as greenbelt. The council is currently facing pressure to release greenbelt land in order to produce a local plan that will be suitable for the planning inspectorate and thus be adopted. I urge you to protect this greenbelt site. Other sites that have been identified, such as the former Walkden School site, are a suitable alternative for housing development whilst still providing an ecological and recreational value in retention of the school playing fields.

Salford is one of the worst connected Greater Manchester regions in terms of Metrolink and more than just a guided bus way should be provided in order to cope with the substantial congestion the city faces, especially in my hometown of Walkden.

The assessment of the site recognises the importance of biodiversity, features watercourses and

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) is part of the greenbelt. It should be emphasised that the greenbelt serves a vital importance in preventing the two neighbouring towns merging into one another (Walkden and Wardley). Due to the close proximity of the site to the M60 and M61, the site is located within an air quality management area and suffers from significant noise pollution from the adjacent motorways. In no circumstance can development of any sort be justified on this site due to the importance of biodiversity, the vulnerability to flooding and the air quality amongst a series of other issues Salford Council has highlighted. Walkden has a dominant urban built character in comparison with Worsley and the greenbelt to the east of Walkden provides a vital function for the town. There would not be any exceptional circumstances for the release of this greenbelt to provide housing or employment opportunities in preference of other sites suggested in this plan. Cross- boundary employment opportunity sites such as Cutacre should be utilised with the relevant neighbouring local authorities through “duty to cooperate” in order to deliver Salford’s relevant allocations for housing, development etc. Walkden’s close proximity to the local authority borders of Bury, Wigan and Bolton should be taken into consideration when putting forward suggestions in this area. Furthermore, this site (alongside the size of the site) would cause major congestion on the existing transport network (on the already congested A6 Manchester Road) and due to the location of the site, on the edge of Walkden, would not be considered sustainable.

12 A0571 R00094 Stephen Parker This is an area of vital green space and mitigates the air pollution from the M60 moving towards Walkden. This is green space and should always be so.

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LW018 – Linnyshaw industrial estate - triangle of land north of Moss Lane

2 A0571 R00094 Stephen Parker Land off Moss Lane and Sharp Street and ALL CURRENT INDUSTRIAL LAND OFF SHARP STREET - MAJOR PLANNING THOUGHT NEEDED HERE...... this area has been historically industrial but since the late 1980's to date the allowance by the planning authority to allow progressive planning (David McLeans off Sharp St, Bellway Homes off Sharp Street and Linnett Wood Mews) has meant that there is fundamentally a problem where people and industry DO NOT MIX.

There are 2 local schools, the very busy arterial A6 route, accident statistics at the junction of the A6/Sharp Street, very vocal local opposition to the HGV use of the roads. The two no longer can manage together and one has to go. Suggestion - there is sufficient Wardley Industrial Estate vacancy for most of these business to be relocated, there is sufficient Walkden Road North Industrial Estate vacancy or most of these to be relocated to.

Help with relocation of businesses and then allow development with appropriate highway improvements to Bolton Road and the A6 to allow all these to be built on for housing.

3 A0501 R00003 Wainhomes NW Ltd Wainhomes as an adjacent land owner would support the development of this land for residential and for which we would see development being commenced in the short term off Moss Lane.

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) The gas depot is on a short term lease with lease and freeholders being third parties.

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

LW019 – Linnyshaw industrial estate - land east of Safety Systems

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 1 A0846 R00446 Minerals and Waste From review of the BGS geological data we note that mineral reserves may exist in this area Planning Unit (site partially underlain by coal resource area) and consideration should be given for mineral extraction prior to development.

Policy 7 of the Minerals Plan aims to restrict the removal of peat except where it is required to allow restoration and then only peat physically required to enable this. The BGS geological data identifies that this site may be underlain by peat deposits. If peat deposits do exist then Policy 7 will need to be taken into account during the site assessment.

Help with relocation of businesses and then allow development with appropriate highway

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) improvements to Bolton Road and the A6 to allow all these to be built on for housing.

3 A0501 R00002 Wainhomes NW Ltd Overall we would agree with the comments made in the assessment – especially that it is vacant land adjacent to existing residential development and can be brought forward with access being provided off Moss Lane to the south east.

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LW020 – Linnyshaw industrial estate - Klyne and Klyne

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 1 A0631 R00169 Councillors Iain This site is now vacant and many residents would consider it an eyesore. We consider that it is Lindley and Les suitable for housing development, providing that the development is low rise family homes and Turner bungalows and is in keeping with the neighbouring residential areas.

2 A0661 R00214 Daniel Hill Agree that the site is suitable for the development of housing, but it is worth considering the impact this might have on employment in the area, both for existing businesses and for the prospects of new residents.

Additional evidence

There is an existing strain on local primary schools, and this should be considered in any proposal to build on this site.

3 A0643 R00188 Highways Agency This site has been identified as falling, either partially or wholly, within the Air Quality Management Area.

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) Based of the development scenarios identified this site has also been identified as potentially generating more than 30 two-way trips on the Strategic Road Network during either peak period (using the GraHAM tool (used for gravity modelling and trip distribution purposes)). Given its location within the AQMA and trip-generating potential, the site is considered of ‘interest’ to the Highways Agency at this point in the process. However it is worth noting that just because sites have been identified as being ‘of interest’ at this stage this is not an indication that the Agency will prevent this site coming forward.

4 A0571 R00094 Stephen Parker Land off Moss Lane and Sharp Street and ALL CURRENT INDUSTRIAL LAND OFF SHARP STREET - MAJOR PLANNING THOUGHT NEEDED HERE...... this area has been historically industrial but since the late 1980's to date the allowance by the planning authority to allow progressive planning (David McLeans off Sharp St, Bellway Homes off Sharp Street and Linnett Wood Mews) has meant that there is fundamentally a problem where people and industry DO NOT MIX.

Help with relocation of businesses and then allow development with appropriate highway improvements to Bolton Road and the A6 to allow all these to be built on for housing.

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LW021 / LGS04 / REC02 – Burgess Farm

See ‘Schedule of representations – general comments’ for full representation.

2 A0631 R00169 Councillors Iain As local Councillors we do not support the proposed development on the Burgess Farm site. Lindley and Les We were strongly opposed to the planning application and extremely disappointed when it was Turner approved on appeal. We do not support the allocation of this land for housing development but we do acknowledge that a decision has already been made.

3 A0414 R00170 English Heritage We welcome recognition of the local heritage assets on the site and that development should have regard to setting.

4 A0402 R00032 Network Rail This site lies adjacent to the operational railway and this may impact on the nature of development. Any development of this site should be subject to pre-application consultation with Network Rail.

The railway to the north-west will require protection of a bridge.

5 A0394 R00240 Peel Holdings (Land Site proposed for development – site reference LW021 and Property) Limited (Turley on Peel agrees with the Council’s conclusion that this site is suitable for housing, consistent with the behalf of) extant outline planning permission for the development of up to 350 dwellings which the site benefits from.

The Council’s assessment should note that the extant planning permission demonstrates that the identified technical constraints can be adequately mitigated.

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent)

The quantum of development permitted through the outline consent should not be treated as the site’s development capacity. This provides just one articulation of how the site may be developed. The site may be able to accommodate additional residential units, subject to adequately addressing any relevant constraints. This would need to be determined through a future separate masterplanning exercise.

In respect of heritage and townscape, the assessment should note that, in view of the fact that planning permission for the site’s development for residential uses has been approved, it can be concluded that the development will not result in substantial harm to setting of the locally listed farm buildings at Burgess Farm. This issue was assessed through the planning application process.

Site proposed for Local Green Space designation – site reference LGS04

Peel agrees with the Council’s overall conclusion that the site would not be an appropriate Local Green Space recreation allocation due to the extant planning permission for its development for residential uses.

Site proposed for recreation allocation – site reference REC02

Peel agrees with the Council’s overall conclusion that the site, as a whole, would not be an appropriate recreation allocation due to the extant planning permission for its development for residential uses.

6 A0658 R00209 Residents Against Although RAID was not in existence when the Burgess Farm application was passed, many of Inappropriate our members played an active role in opposing the application. We would not have supported Development the development of this land. (RAID)

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LW022 – Land west of Burgess Farm

See ‘Schedule of representations – general comments’ for full representation.

2 A0631 R00169 Councillors Iain We do not believe that the community can sustain further development on green field in this area Lindley and Les and we do not believe that it is a suitable site for housing. This land is in the ownership of the Turner city council and therefore it is entirely in the council’s power to prevent development. We understand that a suggestion has been made to use part of the northern section of the site for allotments and we would support this if nearby residents are content with that proposal.

3 A0509 R00014 Diana Battersby There is no overview of the effect that development and building of 500 houses on Burgess Farm site will have on this next area of greenfield land. There is also no consideration that, because the land marks the western boundary of Salford, there is no mechanism for comment from those who live in Wigan and Bolton on the western and northern boundaries of this area.

The domino effect seems to be taking place but this area of greenfield land will be the last standing to the west of Salford. The effect of the guided busway on traffic in this area has yet to be monitored but the building of 500 houses on Burgess Farm will not help the current gridlock. If this land too is developed, there will be no open spaces to walk/cycle to for the majority of Walkden south residents. This benefit, while difficult to measure, is none the less of immeasurable importance.

4 A0414 R00170 English Heritage We welcome recognition of the local heritage assets on the site and that development should have regard to setting.

5 A0402 R00032 Network Rail This site lies adjacent to the operational railway and this may impact on the nature of

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) development. Any development of this site should be subject to pre-application consultation with Network Rail.

6 A0394 R00241 Peel Holdings (Land Site proposed for development – site reference LW022 and Property) Ltd (Turleys on behalf Peel does not, agree with the Council’s conclusion that only the north eastern part of the site has of) the potential to accommodate built development due to the identified constraints on the site. Peel also therefore disagrees with the proposed scale of development identified (i.e. 206 dwellings across just 28% of the site area).

Whilst Peel accepts that potential constraints to development may exist, there is no reason to believe that these are insurmountable to the extent that only a small part of the site would be developable. The nature and significance of the identified ecological constraints would need to be fully understood and mitigation options, such as replacement provision of any habitats affected by development, explored before drawing any conclusions on the extent to which these could preclude development of parts of the site. In the absence of this assessment work at this stage, further development of the site cannot be discounted.

The assessment should also note that the site located immediately to the east benefits from planning permission for the development of up to 350 residential units. This establishes that the principle of residential development in this general location is acceptable and represents a sustainable approach to housing growth.

It was demonstrated through the planning application for the development of the adjacent site located immediately to the east that substantial harm to the setting of the locally listed farm buildings at Burgess Farm would not arise. In view of this, it can be concluded that the current site is capable of being developed without giving rise to any such harm.

With regards to the accessibility, it should be noted that Peel has committed to providing a shuttle bus service as part of the planning permission granted for the development of up to 350

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) dwellings on land immediately to the east of this site.

The identified mitigation requirements can be achieved in the context of the site’s development. Any constraints which the site presents are therefore not considered to be insurmountable. However, as with all of the sites proposed for development, a full suite of survey work would be undertaken at the pre-planning application stage to identify all constraints to the proposed development and to inform detailed mitigation requirements.

Peel does not agree with the assessment’s conclusion regarding the public open space requirements of any future residential development of the site. These requirements will be established based on the scheme which is progressed, having regard to the number and mix of units, and informed by a full understanding of the extent to which the local area is deficient in different typologies of public open space. The Council does not currently have an up to date open space assessment. It is therefore not appropriate to specify the development’s public open space requirements at this stage.

See ‘Schedule of representations on Green Belt assessment sites’ in relation to site GBAD08 – Land west of Burgess Farm.

7 A0658 R00209 Residents Against This green field site is not suitable for development. As it is also in council ownership, the city Inappropriate council has the means to protect this land as open space. Development (RAID) 8 A0403 R00187 Sport England This site appears to include disused playing fields. Unless there has been some lawful development which would prevent these from being brought back into use then development of the site would require one of the special circumstances set out in Sport England’s playing field policy, or paragraph 74 of the National Planning Policy Framework, to be satisfied in which development of land used as playing field would not be opposed.

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 9 A0407 R00194 United Utilities The town centres and infrastructure section of your Site Assessment Forms says there is no Water PLC known on-site utilities infrastructure which would significantly constrain the development of the site.

This statement may lead to confusion or a misunderstanding and we therefore request the following amendments:

From: “…There is no known on-site utilities infrastructure which would significantly constrain the development of the site…”

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LW023 / LGS07 / REC04 – Land east of Greylag Crescent

See ‘Schedule of representations – general comments’ for full representation.

2 A0631 R00169 Councillors Iain As local Councillors we were strongly opposed to the planning application for this site and were Lindley and Les extremely disappointed that approval was given by the Planning Panel. We do not support the Turner allocation of this land for housing development but we do acknowledge that a decision has already been made.

Sites nominated as local green space

We believe that this site forms a natural continuation of the Worsley Greenway via the linear walkway, even though it is separated itself from the Greenway by the A580. We would suggest that this site be allocated as local green space to ensure that this important green area is protected.

3 A0643 R00188 Highways Agency This site has been identified as falling, either partially or wholly, within the Air Quality Management Area.

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) In addition, all noise fences, screening and other structures must be erected on the developers land, and far enough within the developers land to enable maintenance to take place without encroachment onto highway land, and this should also be considered within the consideration of the sites being promoted.

4 A0027 R00190 Liezel Griffin I think it is a great idea to consider protection of key local areas, however, I think this is happening far too late. Have Peel not already submitted planning applications for many of these sites? In fact, I am aware that the area at this site has already been approved. How can you pretend you want to protect it?

5 A0394 R00242 Peel Holdings (Land Site proposed for development – site reference LW023 and Property) Limited (Turley on The Council’s assessment of the site should be updated to reflect that the approval of planning behalf of) permission for the site’s development for up to 24 dwellings demonstrates that all technical constraints identified can be adequately overcome and that the site represents a sustainable residential development opportunity.

Site proposed for Local Green Space designation – site reference LGS07

Peel agrees with the Council’s conclusion that the site would not be an appropriate allocation as Local Green Space.

Site proposed for recreation designation – site reference REC04

Peel agrees with the Council’s overall conclusion that the site would not be an appropriate recreation allocation.

See ‘Schedule of representations on Green Belt assessment sites’ in relation to site GBAD09 – Land east of Greylag Crescent.

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 6 A0658 R00209 Residents Against We opposed the application for development on this site and were very disappointed that it was Inappropriate approved by the planning panel. Development (RAID) Sites proposed for local green space

Although this site is located north of the A580 and is not part of the existing formal Worsley Greenway area, it forms a natural continuation of the Greenway along the existing loopline, and the woodland and green space should be awarded the same status and degree of protection as the neighbouring Greenway sites.

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LW024 / LGS08 / REC05 – Land at Mesne Lea / A580

See ‘Schedule of representations – general comments’ for full representation.

2 A0631 R00169 Councillors Iain We opposed the planning application for this site and extremely disappointed that approval was Lindley and Les given by the planning panel. We do not support the allocation of this land for housing but we do Turner acknowledge that permission has already been granted.

Sites nominated as local green space

We believe that this site forms a natural continuation of the Worsley Greenway, via the linear walkway, even though it is separated from the Greenway itself by the A580. We would suggest that this site be allocated as local green space to ensure that this important green area is protected.

3 A0643 R00188 Highways Agency This site has been identified as falling, either partially or wholly, within the Air Quality Management Area.

In addition, all noise fences, screening and other structures must be erected on the developers

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) land, and far enough within the developers land to enable maintenance to take place without encroachment onto highway land, and this should also be considered within the consideration of the sites being promoted.

4 A0394 R00243 Peel Holdings (Land Site proposed for development – site reference LW024 and Property) Limited (Turley on The Council’s assessment of the site should be updated to reflect that the principle of housing behalf of) development has been established by the approval of planning permission for up to 15 dwellings on the western part of the site. This demonstrates that all technical constraints can be adequately overcome and that the site represents a sustainable residential development opportunity.

The eastern part of the site could provide up to 10 additional dwellings. Given the precedent set by the permission on the western part of the site it can be concluded that the remainder of the site provide a sustainable residential development opportunity and that any potential constraints can be overcome through appropriate mitigation. The assessment should be updated to reflect this.

Site proposed for Local Green Space designation – site reference LGS08

Peel agrees with the Council’s conclusion that the site would not be an appropriate allocation as Local Green Space

Site proposed for recreation designation – site reference REC05

Peel agrees with the Council’s overall conclusion that the site would not be an appropriate recreation allocation. However, Peel disagrees with the Council’s statement that the eastern part of the site is expected to be retained and made publicly accessible as part of the residential development.

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) The eastern part of the site provides the potential for residential development and, aside from the retention of any Public Rights of Way running through this part of the site, is not intended to be made publicly accessible by the land owner.

See ‘Schedule of representations on Green Belt assessment sites’ in relation to site GBAD10 – Land at Mesne Lea / A580.

5 A0658 R00209 Residents Against RAID opposed the development of this site and we were very disappointed that the application Inappropriate to develop it was approved. Development (RAID) Sites proposed for local green space

Although this site is located north of the A580 and is not part of the existing formal Worsley Greenway area, it forms a natural continuation of the Greenway along the existing loopline and the woodland and green space should be awarded the same status and degree of protection as the neighbouring Greenway sites.

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LW025 – Land south of Holyoake Road

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 1 A0631 R00169 Councillors Iain This brownfield former industrial site has extant planning permission. Councillor Lindley spoke in Lindley and Les favour of the development at the planning panel. This is a sustainable location adjacent to the Turner railway station and we agree that it is suitable for housing.

2 A0402 R00032 Network Rail This site lies adjacent to the operational railway and this may impact on the nature of development. Any development of this site should be subject to pre-application consultation with Network Rail.

This statement may lead to confusion or a misunderstanding and we therefore request the following amendments:

From: “…There is no known on-site utilities infrastructure which would significantly constrain the development of the site…”

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LW026 – Former Walkden High School

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 1 A0327 R00208 Councillor Richard Agree with the view to retain the sports pitches at the northern edge of the site, extremely Critchley important for maintaining sports provision within the area.

2 A0631 R00169 Councillors Iain The site of the old Walkden High School buildings is now vacant and has been declared surplus Lindley and Les to requirements by the city council. Local residents were originally promised that this site would Turner be retained for community and recreational use; as local councillors we supported this proposal but it has now been put up for sale. Ideally we would prefer the site to be retained for community use but if it is to be sold then we consider that the most appropriate use would be for residential development of low rise family homes and bungalows in-keeping with the existing residential area.

3 A0549 R00064 John Docker Salford Council assured local people that when they knocked down Birch Road school they would make it recreation ground to replace the Green Belt land they had taken.

Noise mitigation to the boundary with the railway is suggested.

5 A0403 R00187 Sport England Although not in current use, the northern part of this site includes a playing field. Development of this part of the site would require one of the special circumstances set out in Sport England’s playing field policy, or paragraph 74 of the National Planning Policy Framework, to be satisfied in which development of land used as playing field would not be opposed.

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) indicate that it is surplus to current and future community need for playing fields.

Additional evidence

6 A0571 R00094 Stephen Parker Allow development for this infill site.

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LW027 – Recreation land at Shap Drive

See ‘Schedule of representations – general comments’ for full representation.

2 A0635 R00174 Beverley Royle I object to the proposed plan of developing the Shap Drive playing fields on the following grounds.

a) There are a large number of elderly residents living on Devoke Avenue who have dogs and the field provides a place to walk their dog and meet other people. b) People meet and chat on the field so this would have an adverse effect on community cohesion c) It is the only open space remaining in the area. d) The brownfield site on Birch road is already being sold for development. e) We have already lost the green fields on which the new Walkden High school is now situated.

3 A0327 R00208 Councillor Richard Residents have raised a number of concerns about the potential loss of this site. Whilst it is Critchley generally recognised that this is a poor quality area of open space (there are no formal play facilities and the ground is poorly drained and maintained) there is a strong desire and need for open play space within this part of Walkden. Other play areas are some distance away or require young children to cross busy roads. The site is perfectly located for parental observation and security purposes when kids are playing. Before any decision is made it would be important to enter into discussion with City West over their future plans for other plots of open space in the area and whether or not they intend to develop these for housing or open space / allotments e.g. the land behind properties on Birch Road and Chestnut Avenue. A holistic approach to open space and play area provision would be most beneficial.

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 4 A0631 R00169 Councillors Iain With the development of the new Walkden High School, this is the last remaining piece of Lindley and Les accessible recreation land in the area. It is greatly valued by local residents and we believe that Turner it should be retained as open recreation land. Councillor Turner submitted a petition signed by neighbouring residents in favour of retaining the existing open space at the Council Meeting on Wednesday 19th March 2014.

5 A0636 R00175 Jade Creed I am writing this email to you today as I feel quite strongly about the issue that has been raised regarding the piece of land mentioned above.

The piece of land is the only green space in the area. I have a young baby, whom I take regularly over to the fields to play and get some fresh air. There is never a problem with gangs, no-one fly tips on the land, its just a nice piece of green space where families can walk their pets, play with their children and generally relax.

In the area where I live (I reside on ***street name***), there is at least 5-6 houses for sale available now. With the green space, I can estimate that maybe 8-9 houses can be built. If the houses which were already up for sale sold, it'll be more beneficial to the area, as the houses wont be vacant and you wouldn't need to focus on building more on a tiny piece of land.

The land will benefit from a child's play area, somewhere where families can enjoy themselves. I understand that there is a park near Walkden College, but I do not feel safe taking my child there at the time I have free. There is usually teenagers hanging around, and a few times its been reported attacks against people have occurred there. This piece of land behind Shap Drive is more safe for me to take my child, and its so convenient too, only being a 1 minute walk from my house. I work at Manchester Airport, and have to travel a lot for work. This green space is ideal for me and my son when time is restricted.

6 A0549 R00064 John Docker On your plan of the field you appear to have taken my back garden off me.

7 A0671 R00271 Petition signed by A suggestion has been made as part of the Council’s “local plan” consultation that the playing

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 52 people fields adjacent to Devoke Avenue, Shap Drive, Rydal Crescent and Poplar Road should be allocated for housing development. This is one of the last remaining accessible green spaces in (Petition organiser: the area. Councillor Les Turner) We, the undersigned, ask that Salford City Council do not allocate the playing fields mentioned above for housing and that it is retained in our planning documents for recreational use and open green space.

8 A0658 R00209 Residents Against This is a valued recreation site for local residents and with the development of Walkden High Inappropriate School it is the only remaining green land in the local area. It should be retained as recreational Development space. (RAID) 9 A0527 R00040 Sandra Price Shap Drive playing fields - I cannot believe you are planning to build on this piece of land, I have been using, as many others, to walk my dogs regularly for the last 8 years. If this is to happen where are dog walkers to go, I live on Poplar Road and this is where I meet other dog walkers in the community and enjoy meeting and having a chat. We have very little greenery in the area as it is and would appreciate it being left as it is.

10 A0571 R00094 Stephen Parker Allow development for this infill site.

11 A0573 R00096 Susan Hawksworth I submit these comments in the hope that we, the local residents can have the ground allocated as continuation of current use as a recreation ground.

As the recreation ground is used by many local residents on a daily basis it would be a significant loss to our community.

Initial assessment of the site states; This site is an existing public amenity space that lies to the rear of residential properties – the residents in the area make daily use of the site for various uses – it is particularly popular with dog owners as it is the only local site where dogs can be let off the lead without danger from or

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) endangering local traffic. It is used daily by local children in dry weather for a variety of recreational uses i.e. football, cricket, tennis is played on the tarmac area, it is an extremely versatile multi-purpose site.

The principle constraint to development is that Whittle Brook runs under the eastern part of the site – When I bought my property which backs onto the Eastern part of the site the Home Buyers Legal Report indicates the Western part of the site is “Indicative Flood Plains”.

Assuming 0.89 hectares is developable (due to Whittle Brook) – the councils Local Plan document states any site under 1 hectare has not been considered for development.

There is a small amount of shallow, infrequent surface water flooding on the site, the site lies at the edge of a more significant surface water flow route running south through Walkden – As we are experiencing more extreme weather I am concerned that the Water surface flow route would be adversely impacted by development on the route.

The site has good access to the majority of the types of open space provision covered by local recreation standards – Parr Fold park can only be reached by crossing a busy road and all other spaces in the area are designated as playing fields so cannot be used by dog walkers.

Additional evidence

The site at Shap Drive is of particular value to the local community as it has no designated purpose and so is used as a multi-purpose site. It is used daily by local residents for a variety of uses, it is of particular value to local dog owners and families. Dog owners with children use the site as a place they can allow dogs off the lead and at the same time give their children open green space to play in.

The value placed on the site by local residents is high, as evidenced by the fact that they have asked for a dog foul bin to be provided on the site so dog owners can keep it clean for other

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) users i.e. children.

I have spoken to a percentage of local residents and all are in agreement that it would be a significant loss to the local community if it were no longer available for its current use. Users meet on the recreational ground and it engenders a sense of community that is not common in today’s busy society.

It is also a space parents are happy for their children to use as it does not require them to cross a busy road, such as Old Clough Lane or Walkden Road, unlike other parks/recreational spaces in the area.

I believe the above points make the recreation ground a good candidate for being designated as continuation of current use under the National Planning Policy Framework, it “Promotes healthy communities” particularly relevant to sections 69,74, 76, 77

As the Local Plan has 24 sites in the Walkden and Little Hulton area under consideration for housing development, 13 of which have no other proposed use, and 6 of which have been developed previously, I do not believe building houses on the 0.89 hectares at Shap Drive would have a significant contribution to the local community commensurate with the loss we would experience.

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

LW028 / LGS09 / REC07 – Land south of A6 and north of Ellesmere Golf Course

See ‘Schedule of representations – general comments’ for full representation.

2 A0631 R00169 Councillors Iain This extensive green belt land plays a vital role in creating a green lung for the local area, and Lindley and Les preventing the area between Walkden and Swinton from becoming urban sprawl. It should be Turner protected and retained as green belt.

3 A0591 R00118 Greater Manchester Evidence Base, Scale of Development & Cumulative Impacts Ecology Unit The Suggested Sites Consultation plan includes a number of greenfield sites outside the existing development envelope, which if they all came forward for development would result in the development of greenfield land on a scale not seen for many decades. GMEU currently does not have adequate baseline ecological information to make a strategic assessment about which of these sites or parts of these sites could be developed without leading to substantive losses in nature conservation features of local (Salford) interest.

It is important that ‘no net loss of biodiversity’ can be shown for all potential development sites (which could be achieved by including an element of bio-diversity off-setting).

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) For the following site clusters we would recommend:

d) That extended phase 1 habitat surveys are carried out of allocated sites (or preferably prior to allocation)

e) that for any of these sites that are determined as suitable for development that these areas are required to develop ‘master plans’ that include proposals for retaining / enhancing biodiversity interests.

f) that biodiversity offsetting be considered for development proposals where applicable.

Linnyshaw Moss (LW017, 28, 29)

Any development proposals should maintain ecological linkage through to Roe and Beesley Greens.

4 A0643 R00188 Highways Agency This site has been identified as falling, either partially or wholly, within the Air Quality Management Area.

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent)

5 A0402 R00032 Network Rail This site lies adjacent to the operational railway and this may impact on the nature of development. Any development of this site should be subject to pre-application consultation with Network Rail.

6 A0218 R00180 Nigel and Karen This site is Green Belt land and unsuitable for development. Protection should be afforded under Hyams UDP EN1.

7 A0394 R00244 Peel Holdings (Land Suggested site for development – site reference LW028 and Property) Ltd (Turley on behalf of) Potential mitigation required

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) different typologies of public open space. The Council does not currently have an up to date open space assessment. It is therefore not appropriate to specify the development’s public open space requirements at this stage.

Biodiversity

The statement that there are a number of important species recorded on the site and that the site is of significant value for biodiversity is unqualified. There is no reference to what source of information has informed this conclusion. In view of this, it is inappropriate to refer to this as a potential constraint to the site’s development.

Site suggested for Local Green Space designation – site reference LGS09

Peel agrees with the Council’s overall conclusion that the site would not be an appropriate allocation as Local Green Space.

Suggested site for recreation designation – site reference REC07

Peel agrees with the Council’s overall conclusion that the site would not be an appropriate recreation allocation particularly in the absence of a landowner supportive of such a proposal.

Green Belt impact

The site’s allocation in the Local Plan would require its removal from the Green Belt. A separate statement is attached to this proforma which assesses the site’s Green Belt function and contribution and the impact on the Green Belt arising from its release. This assessment considers this site and site reference LW017 which forms part of the same area of Green Belt land proposed for release by Peel.

See ‘Schedule of representations on Green Belt assessment sites’ in relation to site

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) GBEX02 – Land south of A6 and north of Ellesmere Golf Course.

8 A0658 R00209 Residents Against This is green belt land and plays a key role in separating Walkden from Swinton. It is not Inappropriate suitable for development. Development (RAID)

9 A0604 R00136 Scott Howard The site provides a valuable function as greenbelt. The council is currently facing pressure to release greenbelt land in order to produce a local plan that will be suitable for the planning inspectorate and thus be adopted. I urge you to protect this greenbelt site. Other sites that have been identified, such as the former Walkden School site, are a suitable alternative for housing development whilst still providing an ecological and recreational value in retention of the school playing fields.

The assessment of the site recognises the importance of biodiversity, features watercourses and is part of the greenbelt. It should be emphasised that the greenbelt serves a vital importance in preventing the two neighbouring towns merging into one another (Walkden and Wardley). Due to the close proximity of the site to the M60, the site is located within an air quality management area and suffers from significant noise pollution from the adjacent motorways. In no circumstance can development of any sort be justified on this site due to the importance of biodiversity, the vulnerability to flooding and the air quality amongst a series of other issues Salford Council has highlighted. The site is of biological importance and there are records of a large number of important species on this site. It is my belief that this area, alongside adjacent greenbelt areas, should be preserved due to the ecological importance of the site and its wider environmental benefits it brings.

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No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 10 A0571 R00094 Stephen Parker This is an area of vital green space and mitigates the air pollution from the M60 moving towards Walkden. This is green space and should always be so.

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

LW029 / LGS10 / REC08 – Ellesmere Golf Course

See ‘Schedule of representations – general comments’ for full representation.

2 A0327 R00208 Councillor Richard I am concerned that the site assessment fails to take into consideration the full range of Critchley constraints, such as the severe level of pollution from the nearby motorway. The air quality is extremely poor and combined with the noise pollution means housing development would not be possible in large areas of this site. This is greenbelt land that provides a vital buffer between Walkden and Swinton, it would be unsuitable for housing development and be should retained as greenbelt.

3 A0631 R00169 Councillors Iain This extensive green belt land plays a vital role in creating a green lung for the local area, and Lindley and Les preventing the area between Walkden and Swinton from becoming urban sprawl. It should be Turner protected and retained as green belt.

4 A0661 R00214 Daniel Hill Agree that this land should only be used for housing development in exceptional circumstances - even then I would likely object to any development. Its existing use is most appropriate as the City grows and moves forward.

Additional evidence

A consideration of existing strain on local primary schools is necessary before deciding whether this site is suitable for development, together with thought for the usefulness of green belt land to the city's inhabitants and their health and wellbeing.

5 A0591 R00118 Greater Manchester Evidence Base, Scale of Development & Cumulative Impacts

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) Ecology Unit The Suggested Sites Consultation plan includes a number of greenfield sites outside the existing development envelope, which if they all came forward for development would result in the development of greenfield land on a scale not seen for many decades. GMEU currently does not have adequate baseline ecological information to make a strategic assessment about which of these sites or parts of these sites could be developed without leading to substantive losses in nature conservation features of local (Salford) interest.

It is important that ‘no net loss of biodiversity’ can be shown for all potential development sites (which could be achieved by including an element of bio-diversity off-setting).

For the following site clusters we would recommend:

a) That extended phase 1 habitat surveys are carried out of allocated sites (or preferably prior to allocation)

c) that biodiversity offsetting be considered for development proposals where applicable.

Linnyshaw Moss (LW017, 28, 29)

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) Any development proposals should maintain ecological linkage through to Roe and Beesley Greens.

6 A0643 R00188 Highways Agency This site has been identified as falling, either partially or wholly, within the Air Quality Management Area.

7 A0402 R00032 Network Rail This site lies adjacent to the operational railway and this may impact on the nature of development. Any development of this site should be subject to pre-application consultation with Network Rail.

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 8 A0218 R00181 Nigel and Karen This site is Green Belt and unsuitable for development. Protection should be afforded under Hyams UDP EN1.

9 A0658 R00209 Residents Against This is green belt land and plays a key role in separating Walkden from Swinton. It is not Inappropriate suitable for development. Development (RAID) 10 A0604 R00137 Scott Howard The site provides a valuable function as greenbelt. The council is currently facing pressure to release greenbelt land in order to produce a local plan that will be suitable for the planning inspectorate and thus be adopted. I urge you to protect this greenbelt site. Other sites that have been identified, such as the former Walkden School site, are a suitable alternative for housing development whilst still providing an ecological and recreational value in retention of the school playing fields.

The assessment of the site recognises the importance of biodiversity, features watercourses and is part of the greenbelt. The site features mature trees, a varying typography and watercourses that detract any justification for development of housing on the site. The site currently, whilst providing an obvious important ecological value, provides an important recreational value. Traffic is already an issue, alongside parked cars, on Old Clough Lane and any further development would only add to this problem. The site’s close location to other greenbelt areas should ensure the protection and enhancement of this space for wildlife beyond the site’s current operation as a golf course.

11 A0403 R00187 Sport England This site includes / comprises of Ellesmere golf course. Development of this part of the site would require one of the special circumstances set out in paragraph 74 of the National Planning Policy Framework, to be satisfied in which development of land and buildings used for sport and

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) recreation would not be opposed.

Although the site information recognises the golf course, there is no reference to having to demonstrate the facility is surplus to need or to provide replacement.

12 A0571 R00094 Stephen Parker This is an area of vital green space and mitigates the air pollution from the M60 moving towards Walkden. This is green space and should always be so. This is a viable local business and community leader and has been for over 100 years. Protect at all costs.

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LW030 – Site of St George's RC High School

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 1 A0661 R00214 Daniel Hill The initial assessment fails to include consideration of the impact any development may have on existing residents in the area, in terms of noise, traffic, etc.

I agree that any development on this site needs to include ‘community assets’ in keeping with the current use of the land, and consider a children’s play area to be appropriate.

Additional evidence

Impact that traffic may have on the area, both during development and after. Impact on demand for local services, particularly primary schools which are under constant strain. The land may require landscaping in order to make it suitable for housing development.

2 A0403 R00187 Sport England This site would appear to constitute or include a playing field in so far as it includes a pitch of 0.2 ha or more in size. Development of this site would require one of the special circumstances set out in Sport England’s playing field policy, or paragraph 74 of the National Planning Policy Framework, to be satisfied in which development of land used as playing field would not be opposed.

The fact that the site itself might become surplus to educational requirements does not indicate that it is surplus to current and future community need for playing fields.

The site should be deleted as an allocation or potential mitigation identified which would comply with the requirements of Sport England’s playing field policy and paragraph 74 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

Additional evidence

Paragraph 74 of the NPPF and Sport England’s playing field policy require the site to be

Local Plan suggested sites consultation January – March 2014: schedule of representations on sites within Little Hulton and Walkden

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) demonstrated as being surplus in order for it to be developed. Production of a playing pitch strategy has commenced in Salford that will assess the current and future demand for pitches against the level of provision. Until the findings of this are known, it cannot be assumed that the site is surplus to need.

LGS01 – Peel Park

No representations submitted.

LGS02 – St Mary’s Park

No representations submitted.

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LGS03 – Blackleach Country Park

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 1 A0631 R00169 Councillors Iain We believe that Blackleach Country Park provides immense value to local residents in Walkden Lindley and Les and Little Hulton and is a unique and historic asset for the area. We support the appraisal to Turner allocate this site as a local green space.

2 A0658 R00209 Residents Against Blackleach Country Park provides a unique and diverse recreational asset for local residents in Inappropriate Walkden and the surrounding area to enjoy. The environmental and recreational benefits that Development the Country Park provides, together with the links to the area’s history, make it a prime candidate (RAID) for allocation as a local green space.

LGS05 – Parr Fold Park

No representations submitted.

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LGS06 / REC03 – Bedford Field

No A Ref R Ref Respondent name Comments / or organisation (and agent) 1 A0631 R00169 Councillors Iain We believe that this site is complementary to Brickfield Wood and should also be allocated as Lindley and Les local green space. Turner 2 A0658 R00209 Residents Against We consider that this site is worthy of allocation as a local green space; like Brickfield Wood it is Inappropriate a unique space in the middle of an otherwise residential neighbourhood. Development (RAID)

REC06 – Playing fields of new Walkden High School

No representations submitted.