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Bridgwater Vision Was Published in 2009, the Town Has Lived up to Its Proud Heritage and to Its Promise BRIDGWATER VISION BRIDGWATERVISIONSUMMARY Y R A M M U S N IO IS V R E T A W G ID R B Foreword The best places to live and work are those that evolve by capitalising on the most valued assets from their past and anticipating the most pressing needs for their future. This document, which provides a framework for the continued planned growth of our district’s primary town, similarly, aims to build on what has already been achieved and adapt to the latest challenges and opportunities. In the years since the Bridgwater Vision was published in 2009, the town has lived up to its proud heritage and to its promise. It has attracted considerable investment, led the way in economic recovery, delivered a substantial number of new homes and jobs and improved the quality of its educational facilities across the age range of students. This Refreshed Vision illustrates these achievements and indicates what can be learned from them. It reminds us of the purpose of the regeneration approach and assesses the changing circumstances in which it is to be conducted. Remaining true to the themes arising out of earlier consultations, it explores how these will be incorporated in the revised plans for cultivating a sustainable town, worthy of its place at the commercial heart of our community and an increasingly important role in the region. Using images of Bridgwater as it is today, impressions of how it might look in several decades from now and simple maps of the areas under discussion, we hope to bring to life our aspirations for a town which has so much to offer its residents, employers and future generations. By illustrating what has been completed in the last few years, we can demonstrate how these aspirations become reality but we will not shy away from the constraints that must be overcome. We have deliberately reduced the amount of text in the main body of the report and used annexes for aspects that require examination in greater depth. That way we are able to provide a logical, compelling narrative that reminds us what we are aiming to do, why, where, how and when - and in what context. Staying with the theme of building on what has gone before, this review of the Vision would not have been possible without the work of those organisations who first came together to begin the rejuvenation and re- shaping of the town almost eight years ago. We are indebted to them and to all the Councillors, consultants, officers and community representatives who have contributed to the latest iteration. I believe the result is a bold and inspiring document with the ability to shape a sustainable and vibrant town of which its residents can feel rightly proud. Councillor Mike Caswell Portfolio Holder, Business and Development Prepared by: Arup On behalf of: Sedgemoor District Council December 2015 Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 6 6 FRAMEWORK FOR Building on Success 10 CENTRAL BRIDGWATER 78 Vision Objectives 15 Celebration Mile 80 Station Gateway 82 2 BASELINE ISSUES 16 Riverside 84 Planning Policy and Socio-economic 18 The Clink 86 Marketing and Commercial 20 Northgate and The Docks 88 History 20 Westgate 90 Image and Identity 21 The River 92 Urban Design 22 Transport 23 7 IMPLEMENTATION AND Sustainability 24 DELIVERY STRATEGY 94 Challenges and Opportunities 25 Introduction 94 Economic Outlook 96 3 THE VISION 26 Property Markets 96 A Vision for Bridgwater 26 External Funding Sources 98 Transformational Themes 28 Delivery Framework and Programme 100 Implementation Plan 102 4 BRIDGWATER SPATIAL STRATEGY 32 APPENDIX 104 Sustainable Development 34 Strategic Context and Projects 36 IMAGE CREDITS 107 Local Projects 40 Strategic Spacial Diagram 42 Green Infrastructure 44 Access and Movement 46 5 CHARACTER AREAS 48 Placemaking 50 Town Centre 52 St Johns Street 54 The Meads 56 Hamp 58 Newton and Victoria 60 Sydenham and Bower 62 Huntworth 64 North East Bridgwater 66 Wembdon 68 Colley Lane 70 Wylds Road 72 North Bridgwater 74 North of Puriton 76 1 INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION BUILDING ON SUCCESS THE VISION OBJECTIVES 6 BRIDGWATER VISION BRIDGWATER VISION 7 1 INTRODUCTION TOWARDS BRISTOL This Refreshed Vision provides a HUNTSPILL ENERGY PARK framework for the continued planned growth of Bridgwater; building on what has already been achieved; PAWLETT WOOLAVINGTON adapting to the latest challenges; and 1 INTRODUCTION providing a strong foundation to address COMBWICH opportunities yet to come. PURITON J 23 Since the first Vision document was published in 2009 Bridgwater has attracted considerable investment; delivering COSSINGTON sustainable development with new homes, jobs, schools, a hospital and state of the art community facilities. During this time there have been changes in Central Government; Central Government Policy, the investment vehicles guiding and encouraging development; and our local Planning Framework. CANNINGTON A39 This Refreshed Vision document prepared by Arup in conjunction CHILTON with Sedgemoor District Council and Somerset County Council TRINITY takes these changes into consideration; and provides a guide to development for the next 45 years to 2060. BAWDRIP A38 Bridgwater is situated in Somerset, at the heart of Sedgemoor M5 District, and is the leading industrial town in the County. The A39 position of the town, equidistant between the rapidly expanding economies of Bristol and Exeter, offers much potential, as does TOWARDS its proximity to Bristol Airport and Taunton. Benefitting from HINKLEY excellent access to the M5 and rail services, as well as a high A39 quality natural environment, Bridgwater offers a gateway to the Somerset Levels, and Exmoor, and is framed on either side by the Mendip Hills and Quantock Hills Areas of Outstanding Natural CHEDZOY Beauty. The town is also close to the new nuclear energy power plant currently planned at Hinkley Point. The vision set out in this document covers the geographical extent of Bridgwater and its immediate wider area. However, the CHARLYNCH TOWN framework also considers projects beyond the immediate study CENTRE BRIDGWATER area which could have a significant impact on the town including Huntspill Energy Park located near junction 23 of the M5, the expansion of the Hinkley Point Nuclear Power Station, eight miles west of the town, and the Parrett Tidal Surge Barrier, north of the town centre, which will provide a strategic flood defence solution for Bridgwater. TAUNTON ROAD DURLEIGH CARDIFF WESTONZOYLAND BRISTOL A372 BATH BRISTOL TO EXETER SEVERN ESTUARY MENDIP RHODE STEART COASTAL HILLS AONB MANAGEMENT HINKLEY POINT HUNTSPILL ENERGY PARK BRIDGWATER J 24 QUANTOCK HILLS AONB TAUNTON BLACK- TOWARDS DOWN HILLS AONB TAUNTON / EXETER NORTH PETHERTON EXETER 8 BRIDGWATER VISION BRIDGWATER VISION 9 1 INTRODUCTION BUILDING ON SUCCESS Bridgwater’s achievements in the delivery of new homes, 2000 new jobs since 2008, three new schools, a community hospital and state of the art community facilities provide high quality local precedents in sustainability and placemaking. The timeline below sets out the achievements over 1 INTRODUCTION the past five years alongside future developments planned for the short, medium and long term. VISION VISION REFRESH Town Centre Station Gateway STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT South Bridgwater Housing NE Bridgwater - Phase 1 LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Huntworth Completion Bridgwater Docks TOWN CENTRE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Colley Lane Housing Zone announcement The River Schools Parrett Barrier The Range Celebration Mile YMCA Bridgwater Bay Lagoon Woodlands Westgate Business Park The Meads 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2060 Innovation Centre Energy Skills Decommission Hinkley The McMillan The Clink NE Bridgwater - Morrisons Huntspill Energy Park Theatre Phase 3 Hinkley Point C Steart Coastal Management Eastover Hospital NE Bridgwater - Phase 2 Willowdown Academy Bridgwater Police Station Mulberry Hinkley Deal announcement 10 BRIDGWATER VISION BRIDGWATER VISION 11 1 INTRODUCTION YMCA BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR THE FUTURE PROGRAMME Bridgwater YMCA was completed during 2010, at Through the government’s Building Schools for a cost of £6.5 million, and represents a significant the Future Programme and Futures for Somerset, community asset. The building at Friarn Avenue, Bridgwater received funding to rebuild its four known as the George Williams Centre, includes a range secondary schools and two special schools to a high of sports and fitness facilities, community services modern standard. They are Chilton Trinity Technology and conferencing rooms. Alongside Robert Blake College, Robert Blake Science College (co-located with College and The Meads, the YMCA is part of a hub of Elmwood School) and Penrose School (co-located with 1 INTRODUCTION community facilities. Haygrove School). The initiative aimed to transform education in Somerset through raised aspirations and Opportunities for learning and development are attainment as well as access to life-long learning for offered to those across the whole community with the community in order to increase the economic the community radio station, conference rooms, office prosperity of Bridgwater. space, enterprise zone and a café. Strategically located close to communities and Open seven days a week, the facility is carbon neutral, sustainable transport links, the new schools act as utilising solar panels, wind turbines and biofuel to community hubs, offering a range of activities, classes generate energy. and events. Chilton Trinity Technology College includes High quality and safe pedestrian and cycle connections a community leisure centre with sports courts, a dance to The Meads and the canal network are important studio, fitness suite and swimming pool. in order to link this community facility to adjacent Alongside the YMCA, Penrose School and Robert Blake residential areas, local schools and the town centre. Science College aim to use their position next to The Meads, for educational and recreational activities. Sustainability was a key aspect of the design and construction process. Biomass boilers and 103 solar PV panels provide heat and electricity at Chilton Trinity Technology College with solar thermal panels providing hot water for the leisure centre.
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