Is the Area Demonstrably Special to the Local Community? Supplementary Detail Area Name: Abbey Walk Open Spaces Settlement: East
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Is the area demonstrably special to the local community? Supplementary Detail Area name: Abbey Walk open spaces Settlement: East & West Molesey Area reference: 158 Area size: 0.76Ha Description: These areas comprise large flat grassed sections containing a number of mature trees, fronting onto Walton Road from Abbey Walk. They are fronted onto by primarily residential dwellings and form a buffer between Walton Road and said houses. Identified in the Open Space and Recreation Assessment 2014: Natural Greenspaces Beauty Visual attractiveness Contribution to the townscape Contribution to the landscape X Contribution to the character and/or setting of the settlement including views to and from the X settlement Contribute to local identity and character X Contribute to sense of place X Score: 2 The areas are visually attractive and form [part of the local townscape. However they offer little to satisfy the remaining criteria. Historic significance Has significant recorded / demonstrable local historical value / provides the setting for a X locally listed building. Provides the setting for at least one statutory historical designation (this includes X Conservation Areas, Listed Buildings, Scheduled Ancient Monuments and Areas of High Archaeological Potential). Score: 0 This area is not within and does not form part of the setting for any of the above criteria. Recreational value Suitable for a variety of recreation? X Score: 0 The areas are only suitable for very minor informal recreational activities due to their limited size and close proximity to a busy road. Tranquillity Is the site visually and audibly tranquil? X Score: 1 The areas are not tranquil due to their location adjacent to Walton Road which is busy with road traffic. There is also significant visual intrusion from the built environment. Richness of wildlife Contains one notable habitat. Contains two notable habitats. Contains three or more notable habitats. Contains / is within a locally designated area of wildlife value. Contains / is within an internationally / nationally / regionally designated area of wildlife value. Score: 1 The site contains a number of mature tress which amount to a notable habitat. Potential Local Green Space area Site Address : Abbey Walk open spaces, Molesey Copyright Notes : Scale: 1:2500 Crown Copyright. All Rights Reserved Elmbridge Borough Council LA 100024882 2015 © Aerial Photography - Cartographic Engineering 2015 Historic Mapping © and database right Crown Copyright and Date: 11/02/16 Landmark Information Group Limited (all rights reserved) 2015 Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD Digital Map Data © Bartholomew (2015) Potential Local Green Space area Site Address : Abbey Walk open spaces, Molesey Copyright Notes : Scale: 1:2500 Crown Copyright. All Rights Reserved Elmbridge Borough Council LA 100024882 2015 © Aerial Photography - Cartographic Engineering 2015 Historic Mapping © and database right Crown Copyright and Date: 11/02/16 Landmark Information Group Limited (all rights reserved) 2015 Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD Digital Map Data © Bartholomew (2015) Is the area demonstrably special to the local community? Supplementary Detail Area name: Area around Island Barn Reservoir Settlement: East & West Molesey Area reference: 126 Area size: 37.14Ha Description: A large area of land primarily based upon the grassed slopes around the reservoir. Identified in the Open Space and Recreation Assessment 2014: No THIS AREA IS EXCLUDED DUE TO IT BEING OVER THE AREA SIZE THRESHOLD AND THERE BEING NO ACCESS TO IT. Beauty Visual attractiveness X Contribution to the townscape X Contribution to the landscape X Contribution to the character and/or setting of the settlement including views to and from the X settlement Contribute to local identity and character X Contribute to sense of place X Score: N/A Historic significance Has significant recorded / demonstrable local historical value / provides the setting for a locally listed building. Provides the setting for at least one statutory historical designation (this includes X Conservation Areas, Listed Buildings, Scheduled Ancient Monuments and Areas of High Archaeological Potential). Score: N/A Recreational value Suitable for a variety of recreation? X Score: N/A Tranquillity Is the area visually and audibly tranquil? X Score: N/A Richness of wildlife Contains one notable habitat. Contains two notable habitats. Contains three or more notable habitats. Contains / is within a locally designated area of wildlife value. Contains / is within an internationally / nationally / regionally designated area of wildlife value. Score: N/A Potential Local Green Space area Area around Island Barn reservoir Copyright Notes : Scale: 1:10000 Crown Copyright. All Rights Reserved Elmbridge Borough Council LA 100024882 2015 © Aerial Photography - Cartographic Engineering 2015 Historic Mapping © and database right Crown Copyright and Date: 21/08/15 Landmark Information Group Limited (all rights reserved) 2015 Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD Digital Map Data © Bartholomew (2015) Potential Local Green Space area Area around Island Barn reservoir, Molesey Copyright Notes : Scale: 1:10000 Crown Copyright. All Rights Reserved Elmbridge Borough Council LA 100024882 2015 © Aerial Photography - Cartographic Engineering 2015 Historic Mapping © and database right Crown Copyright and Date: 12/08/15 Landmark Information Group Limited (all rights reserved) 2015 Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD Digital Map Data © Bartholomew (2015) Supplementary Detail Site name: Beauchamp Road Allotments Settlement: East and West Molesey Site reference: 139 Site size: 2.94Ha Description: This area is set between the properties along Beauchamp and Molesey Roads and is only visible down its access route. It forms a large square area of allotments that otherwise do not feature in the wider townscape. Identified in the Open Space and Recreation Assessment 2014: Allotments Beauty Visual attractiveness Contribution to the townscape X Contribution to the landscape X Contribution to the character and/or setting of the settlement including views to and from the X settlement Contribute to local identity and character X Contribute to sense of place X Score: 1 This site is visually attractive in that it provides a pleasant green space. However it offers little to satisfy the remaining criteria. Historic significance Has significant recorded / demonstrable local historical value / provides the setting for a X locally listed building. Provides the setting for at least one statutory historical designation (this includes X Conservation Areas, Listed Buildings, Scheduled Ancient Monuments and Areas of High Archaeological Potential). Score: 0 This area is not within and does not form part of the setting for any of the above criteria. Recreational value Suitable for a variety of recreation? Score: 1 The area has a single recreational use where those wanting to use it have to be on a waiting list. Tranquillity Is the area visually and audibly tranquil? Score: 4 There was little to no noise when this site was visited and only minor visual intrusion from the surrounding buildings making it tranquil. Richness of wildlife Contains one notable habitat. Contains two notable habitats. Contains three or more notable habitats. Contains / is within a locally designated area of wildlife value. Contains / is within an internationally / nationally / regionally designated area of wildlife value. Score: 2 This site contains mature trees and bushes, providing two habitats for wildlife. Potential Local Green Space site Site Address : Beauchamp Road Allotments, Molesey Copyright Notes : Scale: 1:2500 Crown Copyright. All Rights Reserved Elmbridge Borough Council LA 100024882 2015 © Aerial Photography - Cartographic Engineering 2015 Historic Mapping © and database right Crown Copyright and Date: 31/05/16 Landmark Information Group Limited (all rights reserved) 2015 Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD Digital Map Data © Bartholomew (2015) Potential Local Green Space site Site Address : Beauchamp Road Allotments, Molesey Copyright Notes : Scale: 1:2500 Crown Copyright. All Rights Reserved Elmbridge Borough Council LA 100024882 2015 © Aerial Photography - Cartographic Engineering 2015 Historic Mapping © and database right Crown Copyright and Date: 31/05/16 Landmark Information Group Limited (all rights reserved) 2015 Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD Digital Map Data © Bartholomew (2015) Supplementary Detail Area name: Brende Gardens Settlement: East and West Molesey Area reference: 138 Area size: 0.85Ha Description: This area is a large area of grass which contains a play area in Brendre Gardens. It sets the houses apart from each other and provides a local focal point for the area it is set in. Identified in the Open Space and Recreation Assessment 2014: Natural Greenspace Beauty Visual attractiveness X Contribution to the townscape Contribution to the landscape X Contribution to the character and/or setting of the settlement including views to and from the X settlement Contribute to local identity and character Contribute to sense of place X Score: 2 This area forms a green focus for the surrounding dwellings and is part of the local character of the area as its surroundings are deliberately set out around it, with this area at the centre. Beyond this role as a focal point, the site does not meet the remaining beauty criteria. Historic significance Has significant recorded