Patricroft Bridge Baseline Report Discovering Patricroft Bridge Baseline Report July 2009 urbanism environment design Report by URBED with AGD July 2009 For all matters regarding this project please contact Helen Flage by calling: 06 200 5500 or e-mailing: [email protected] or posting: URBED, 0 Little Lever Street, Manchester, M HR 2 Patricroft Bridge Baseline Report contents 1. Introduction 4 2. Regeneration and Policy Context 6 3. Historical Development 15 4. Place Analysis 18 5. Accessibility 36 6. Property Market Review 48 7. Consultation 53 8. Summary & Masterplan Objectives 54 Report by URBED with AGD 1. Introduction URBED and ADG Regeneraton were appointed by and articulate key selling points of the neighbourhoood, Discovering May – July Baseline Analysis Salford City Council in May 2009 to prepare a masterplan For a the start it has a distinctive name and place Patricroft 2009 Stakeholder Meetings for Patricroft Bridge. The study area is shown in the plan origins. It is surrounded by the world’s first commercial Bridge Business Meetings opposite and comprises Liverpool Road (A57) which runs canal opening in 76 and passenger railway which Local Business Survey east to west along the centre and largely employment opened in 80 (Salford City Council is currently Roundtable Workshop uses to the north and south. The Bridgewater Canal bidding for the railway to be included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites), has a variety of interesting and adjacent sites forms the western boundary. Exploring July- Public Consultation and memorable historic buildings and features and is Patricroft September Option Development in close proximity to strategic transport routes ( rail The purpose is to create a sustainable mixed-use Bridge 2009 Option Testing/ link to Manchester and Liverpool 0 minutes walk, 5 waterside neighbourhood, making the most of the Consultation minutes from M60, M62) and existing and emerging canal and local heritage alongside new homes and jobs Preferred Option in a better quality environment. This baseline report employment locations such as Manchester city centre concludes the first phase of the work ‘Discovering and MediacityUK. Regenerating September- Draft Masterplan Patricroft Bridge’. Patricroft November 2009 Review Period Waterside locations have been a focus for regeneration Bridge Final Report and In the masterplan brief the area was described as being in and shifts in land use from industrial to residential and Delivery Strategy slow decline, a collection of Victorian mills and terraces mixed use areas for a number of years. The Bridgewater along with newer industrial sheds, as businesses have Canal extends through a number of prosperous areas as drifted away and the economy shifted. The area is seen well as areas of deprivation. An interesting dimension This event will help to further shape the direction of the to have a lot of potential and the brief sets out the vision to the regeneration of Patricroft Bridge it how it can masterplan and identify clear areas of focus and issues ‘I want to live in Patricroft Bridge’. Aspirations are to support and benefit from wider canal regeneration to address. A public consultation is planned for later along the Bridgewater Way in terms of its physical in July. Over the summer we will progress the option ■ Maximize the potential of this key location and functional connectivity. The canal is a focus for development stage of the masterplan and consult on ■ Provide a new heart to the area investment in its pedestrian and cycle routes enabling options in September. A final draft masterplan will bring ■ Make the most of the sites canal side location its use for commuter and recreational use. the study to an end in November. Salford City Council ■ Create new homes and jobs will then take forward the further implementation of ■ Rationalise and integrate land uses The work programme opposite sets out stages to the the masterplan. This will involve further stakeholder ■ Unlock heritage interest and value project. engagement and developing a delivery vehicle and partnership. The masterplan should really sell the area and clearly Next Steps articulate a compelling vision for its regeneration. Clearly the area has a wealth of place-making A roundtable workshop with key stakeholders will take opportunities to help put Patricroft Bridge on the map place on the 9th July at Lewis Street Primary School. Patricroft Bridge Baseline Report Discovering May – July Baseline Analysis Patricroft 2009 Stakeholder Meetings Bridge Business Meetings Local Business Survey Roundtable Workshop Exploring July- Public Consultation Patricroft September Option Development Bridge 2009 Option Testing/ Consultation Preferred Option Regenerating September- Draft Masterplan Patricroft November 2009 Review Period Bridge Final Report and Delivery Strategy Figure Study Area and Key Buildings 5 Report by URBED with AGD 2. Regeneration and Policy Context The vision and masterplan will need to evolve in the The drivers of change which underpin the vision for Improving the quality and quantity of housing, to retain context of existing regeneration housing and planning Salford West are; and attract families, professionals and higher income guidance and help to achieve strategic objectives set households will strengthen local neighbourhoods. out in such documents. ■ Successful local economy and business This requires a step change in the quality of the local location of choice environment and design. Creating links between neighbourhood centres, schools and local community The two key regeneration strategies for the area are the This includes developing new employment sites and services will support communities. Creating schools Salford West Regeneration Framework and Action Plan maximizing the employment benefits to Salfrod West fit for the 2st century will ensure that educational 2008-2028 and The Liverpool Road 0 Year Strategy residents at mediacity:uk (the new media hub at attainment is raised across Salford West. Investment in and Three Year Action Plan. Salford Quays, including the relocation of several BBC the educational infrastructure through Building Schools departments) and Barton Strategic Site, a designated for the Future, PFI and Primary Capital Programme Salford West Regeneration Framework Regional Strategic Site with potential for inter-model will assist in improving education opportunity. The exchange. Providing a good quality portfolio of proposed Lewis Street school adjacent to the Patricroft This sets out a clear role for Salford West and defines accessible employment sites, including rationalizing Bridge study area is part of this strategy. the strategic context for guiding regeneration, housing older industrial areas with outdated and poorly located and planning interventions in the area. The vision is premises, such as the Patricroft Industrial Estate is ■ An outstanding leisure and environmental closely aligned to the aspirations for regional and central also a key objective. Developing enterprise, managed asset government as well as the local community. workspace and a workforce to drive this new economy underpins the economic vision. The vision for this driver is to further promote Salford The contrasting nature of Salford West is reflected in West as a leisure and tourist destination, focusing on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) 2007. There are ■ A network of high quality neighbourhoods industrial heritage, open space and the environment; clear clusters of deprivation in Salford West. The ward and festivals and events. This includes a high quality that Patricroft Bridge is located in suffers from severe This includes identifying new roles for driving demand in network of managed parks, green trails and open spaces, deprivation. The Super Output Area that the study area poorly performing centres along the principal highway a Salford West industrial heritage hub based around is located within is within the 0-20% most deprived corridors such as Liverpool Road, improving the Bridgewater Way, Worsley Delph and conservation nationally (Figure ). evening economy and improvements for pedestrians areas and the Bridgewater Canal Corridor. and cyclists. 6 Patricroft Bridge Baseline Report Figure 2 Strategic Context 7 Report by URBED with AGD 5 Map 2: Salford Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) 2007 Map 3: Greater Manchester and Warrington index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) 2007 Figure Index of Deprivation 2007 (Salford) Figure Index of Deprivation 2007 (Barton 8 Patricroft Bridge Baseline Report Liverpool Road Corridor Strategy 2007- appropriate infrastructure, parking etc ■ Consolidation of retail into designated centre at 2017 ■ Consider opportunities to create niche hub/zones New Lane (e.g. community use/restaurant areas ■ Developing key employment sites such as Barton Salford City Council have developed a 0 year strategy ■ Developing key employment sites Business Park to deliver and sustain the economic future of Liverpool ■ Reducing traffic congestion ■ Creating alternative transport modes by taking Road between Eccles and Cadishead. Liverpool Road advantage of the close proximity of Patricroft is an important arterial route which is currently not Individual action plans have been prepared for the 5 Railway Station, which provides links to performing to its full potential. sections of Liverpool Road. The Patricroft Bridge study Manchester Victoria and Liverpool Lime Street. area is within the Peel Green section. Improve services and promotion of route. The key issues