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Mixed UseRegeneration Projects

INTRODUCTION

16.1 Topics such as housing, recreationand economy and employment aredealt with in separate chapters of theUDP. Within each topic chapter,policies and proposals are put forwardwhich will contribute towardsachieving the UDP’s aims of economicregeneration, environmentalimprovement and the reduction ofsocial inequalities.

16.2 The Borough Council’s UDP isbased on a vision of the future of theBorough as a place of increasingopportunities for all its residents andbusinesses and as a place with astrongly positive image which willattract essential investment so thatthese opportunities can thrive.

16.3 In addition to the numerouspolicies and proposals in the topicchapters the Borough Councilrecognise that large scale mixed usedevelopment initiatives can createexciting opportunities which are

essential if the Council’s vision is tobe achieved.

16.4 The UDP therefore includes anumber of schemes and majordevelopment proposals. The specialfeature of these development

opportunities is that they introduce abalanced mix of land uses in highprofile schemes containing housing,recreation and leisure andemployment, and are thereforeparticularly attractive to majordevelopers.

SRP 1THE BOROUGH COUNCIL HAS IDENTIFIED AREAS IN BALBY,CONISBROUGH, DONCASTER AND ASKERN WHERE IT WISHES TOPROMOTE AND SUPPORT MIXED USE PROJECTS WHICH WILL MAKEA MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL ANDENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION OF THE BOROUGH.

16.5 The Borough Council recognisesthat combinations of land uses onappropriate sites on a large scale canhave a very positive regenerative effectlarger than the sum of the separateindividual proposals. One suchexample is the success of DoncasterLeisure Park, centred on ‘The Dome’,which is fostering an atmosphere ofconfidence and optimism in theBorough.

16.6 The impact of such mixed useschemes will be of major benefit in

revitalising the Borough both in a localand regional context.

16.7 There are four such projectswhich the Borough Council supports.All of the projects are close to thestrategic motorway network, some arelocated on the Borough’s waterwaysystem and all areas have the type oflocal environment which can greatlyassist the projects to integrate into theirsurroundings.

16.8 The range of possible and

proposed opportunities is set out in thedetailed proposals that follow. Theprojects are at different stages: landuse proposals are either already inplace, are being formulated or there isa requirement to prepare planningbriefs as necessary to guide future landuses. Wherever appropriate, crossreferences are made to topic chapters.In each case, the relevant areas areshown on a separate plan, and wherepossible, preferred land uses areindicated.

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16.9 The scale of these projects,especially Doncaster Leisure Park/Doncaster Carr (RP2) and WoodfieldPlantation (RP3), is such that they willprovide development opportunities not

only througthout the PlanPeriod butalso extending well beyond 2001.

16.10 Apart from the four major sites,there are a number of smaller locations

DONCASTER LEISURE PARK AND DONCASTER CARR

RP 2THE BOROUGH COUNCIL WILL PROMOTE THE CO-ORDINATED, LARGESCALE DEVELOPMENT OF DONCASTER CARR AND LEISURE PARKDEFINED ON THE PROPOSALS MAP AND PLAN NO. RP2 AS FOLLOWS:-

a) DONCASTER LEISURE PARK WILL BE DEVELOPED AS A MIXED USEAREA COMPRISING LEISURE AND RECREATION, TOURISM USES,EMPLOYMENT USES, HOUSING AND APPROPRIATE SPECIALIST ORANCILLARY SERVICE AND RETAIL USES;

b) DONCASTER CARR NORTH, EAST AND WEST OF WHITE ROSE WAY(A6182) WILL BE DEVELOPED FOR EMPLOYMENT USES (B1, B2, B8AND OTHER APPROPRIATE INDUSTRIAL/BUSINESS/COMMERCIALUSES (IN ACCORDANCE WITH RELEVANT PLAN POLICIES) AND ARETAIL WAREHOUSE PARK;

c) DONCASTER CARR SOUTH OF WHITE ROSE WAY (A6182) WILL BEDEVELOPED AS A MAJOR RAIL FREIGHT TERMINAL.

Site Details

16.11 The area of 164Has (405 Acres)embraced by this policy is the widebelt of still largely undeveloped landsituated immediately south of

Doncaster Town Centre. The easternend of the site is already beingdeveloped for leisure and retailpurposes, focused on ‘The Dome’ and

Asda store. The western end iscommitted for the growing DoncasterCarr Industrial Estate.

Project Description

16.12 Policy RP2 reflects the mainproposed and existing land useelements which are indicated on planno. RP2.

Justification

16.13 The Borough Council took thedecision many years ago that thisbroad swathe of land should bedeveloped for commercial, retail andleisure uses.

16.14 This decision was made for anumber of valid reasons essentiallyfocused on the need to achieve

economic regeneration. Theseproposals were centred around fourmajor land uses: leisure, retail,industrial and commercial.Major developments have alreadyoccurred but the BoroughCouncil wishes to review theoriginal proposals in orderto be responsive to the evident

where it is considered that the mixeduse principle is an appropriate vehiclefor achieving regeneration. These sitesare also referred to in this chapter.

N.B. There is no Policy RP1. This was deleted from the final version of theUDP on the recommendation of the Public Local Inquiry Inspector.

changing national and localeconomic priorities.

16.15 Therefore in the context of thescale of existing development and theBorough Council’s long standingcommitment to the broad principles ofdevelopment, the project is assessedwithin specific topic areas.

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Employment* The existing industrial estate is

already Doncaster ’s premierindustrial location.

* The site has a prestigious image,built on its good road and rail linksand accessibility to the towncentre, attractive residential areasand quality leisure and recreationfacilities.

* There are substantial areas ofserviced land available foroccupation.

* Access to the proposed Railportsite places Doncaster at theforefront of the UK’s involvementin the Single European Market.

Recreation/Tourism* The ‘Dome’, already a tourist

attraction of regional significance,is a magnet for other leisure uses.

* The Leisure Park is part of a widerleisure area including theRacecourse, Golf Club, Sandall

Beat and Football Ground whichis easily accessible to a largepopulation.

Access/Traffic* The whole area is well related to

the road and rail network.

Housing* The inclusion of housing in the

project would expand the range ofresidential type and location inthe

Borough.* A residential element would

contribute to the vitality of the areaparticularly during times whencommercial and leisure uses areclosed.

Environmental Impact* The developing prestigious nature

of this area represented by the highquality of existing built form willset a standard for future buildingsand settings, likely to ensure thehighest environmental standards.

* The dispersed relationship of

buildings in important areas of thesite associated with appropriatelandscaping will create a veryattractive ‘green’ setting.

* Much of the project utilises landwhich was previously underused.

16.16 In conclusion, the BoroughCouncil considers that this alreadycommitted and growing mixed usedevelopment is justified not only byits evident success to date but moreimportantly that it represents a majorinitiative aimed at the strategicobjective of economic regeneration byachieving a careful mix of land use.The Borough Council’s policytherefore is to promote to the full theinherent potential of the site. Attentionis drawn to Policy ENV 42 whereplanning obligations may be enteredinto to offset the loss or impact onamenity or resourse in the interest ofNature Conservation in accordancewith advice in Circular 1/97.



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WOODFIELD PLANTATION

RP 3A 260 HECTARE SITE AT WOODFIELD PLANTATION WILL BECOMPREHENSIVELY DEVELOPED FOR A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTINCLUDING THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THEPROPOSALS MAP; AND PLAN No RP3:-

a) 60 ha of LAND FOR 1550 DWELLINGS

b) ASSOCIATED DISTRICT CENTRE INCORPORATING FOODSUPERSTORE, NON FOOD RETAIL AND LOCAL SHOPS ANDCOMMUNITY FACILITIES

c) NEW SCHOOL(S)

d) BUSINESS PARK

e) HOTEL/MOTEL

f) LAND FOR GENERAL AND STORAGE/DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRY

g) OFFICES

h) LOCAL PARK/LINEAR PARK, OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONFACILITIES

i) NETWORK OF “GREEN” FOOTPATHS AND CYCLEWAYS

j) WOODFIELD LINK ROAD

k) NON- FOOD RETAIL WAREHOUSE PARK

16.17 Woodfield Plantation lies 3miles south of Doncaster Town Centre.The gently undulating land is mainlyin agricultural use but there are

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important landscape and wildlifefeatures including water areas,hedgerows and woodland, notably theWoodfield Plantation which gives the

site its name; the site also incorporatessurplus land and buildings at StCatherine’s Hospital.

Project Description

16.18 The concept of mixed usedevelopment at Woodfield Plantationevolved from the major housingproposals for the area established inthe Balby/Hexthorpe Local Plan. TheBorough Council recognised thepotential that existed in the wider areadescribed above for a significantmixed use development and produceda Development Brief in 1989, settingout a wide range of uses including

housing, industry, communityfacilities, business park, offices,shopping and public open space. ThisBrief has now been largely supersededby the provisions of the adopted UDP.

16.19 The broad land uses as definedin Policy RP3 are shown on plan no.RP3. Guidance in respect of design,layout standards, landscaping and arange of other important detail has

been prepared in the form of a MasterPlan for the residential areas withplanning permission (i.e. those areasshown on the Proposals Map ) Asimilar Master Plan will be preparedfor the rest of the Project area. A fullecological appraisal will be requiredof any detailed development proposalsin the area covered by Policy RP3.

Justification

16.20 The Borough Council hasalready made a major commitment tothis large scale mixed use developmentand is currently carrying out studiesand negotiations to ensure that theproject will proceed in the mannerenvisaged by the Development Brief/Master Plan.

16.21 The Borough Council believesits decision to promote such a projectis based on the sound principle ofachieving economic regenerationthrough the provision of attractive,integrated developments whichprovide homes, jobs, recreation and

community facilities in high qualityenvironments.

16.22 Given this existing level ofcommitment, the project is assessedwithin specific topic areas.

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Housing* The larger part of the 1550

proposed dwellings was committedin the Balby/Hexthorpe Local Plan.

* Approximately half of the housingtotal will be built after the planperiod.

* The remainder contributes to theBorough’s basic dwellingrequirement.

* The site is well integrated with theexisting urban form of Doncaster.

* The housing will be close toemployment and recreationopportunities and the proposedDistrict Centre.

* The site offers a potentially veryattractive residential environment.

* The scale of the project means thatessential and desirable communityfacilities will be provided to createa balanced and well servicedcommunity.

The residential allocation shown onthe Proposals Map has the benefit of aplanning permission which is tied toan agreed master plan showing openspace, structural landscaping, footpathand cycleway network. A similar levelof detail has yet to be agreed in respectof the housing areas shown only on theillustrative plan but will be requiredas part of any planning permission forthese areas. Permissions in respect ofthese areas will be required to conformto the scale and broad land take shownon the illustrative plan therebyconforming to the following land useprinciples: minimise encroachmentinto the countryside; maximise thearea of “Potteric Meadows”; avoidsurrounding Carr Lodge Farmbuildings with development; protectSSIs. This housing developmentshould also provide for internal openspace to DMBC standards and anetwork of segregated footpaths/cycleways/greenways linking housingareas to Potteric Meadows, the linearpark and other areas of open space andto commercial/community facilityareas.

Employment* The site is close to the town centre,

motorway and rail network.

* The site will be part of a

concentration of high profilecommercial uses which includesDoncaster Carr and the emergingRailport.

* Available land is easilydevelopable.

* The existing, attractiveenvironment creates potential for ahigh quality commercial setting.

Environmental Impact* The existing undulating and well

vegetated landscape allows for theproject to be well integrated froman early stage.

* Existing natural features on the sitewill be retained and enhanced.

* Landscaping, conservation andpublic open space proposals willensure a ‘green’ character for thedevelopment.

* The scale and importance of theproject will dictate high standardsof layout and design of buildingsand spaces.

District Centre/Food Superstore* The District Centre will provide a

focal point for the housingdevelopment and cater forlocal shopping/commercialrequirements. The superstore willserve both the new developmentand the south western sector of theBorough generally. At presentresidents from this part of theBorough have to cross Doncaster

t oreach the existing Food Superstorefacilities located generally to thenorth or east of central Doncaster.

Non food Retail Warehouse Park -* Part of the employment site to the

south and east of the WoodfieldLink Road willbe consideredsuitable for the development ofnon- food retail warehouse park upto 9400sq. metres (100,000 sq. ft)provided:- development is Tied toan agreement to provide and fundwithin an agreed timescale theWoodfield Link Road fromDivision Drain to the A6182 andBalby Carr Bank.

Access/TrafficThe whole site is close to themotorway network.

* The proposed Woodfield LinkRoad will serve the whole site andprovide an alternative route fortraffic in the wider area to the M18and into the town centre.“The Woodfield Link Road is anessential development requirementof the overall project and is to beentirely development funded. Thesouth-western section of the roadhas already been completed to dualcarriageway standards by DMBCpaid for by the developmentproposals on this part of the site.The north-eastern section of thelink road will be required to be builtto similar standards, as part of theproposed non-food retailwarehouse development. Thesuitability of this site for such a useis based largely on the strategicshopping objective of ensuring aneven geographical distribution ofsuch facilities across the Boroughin order to maximise theiraccessibility; the accessibilityof this site is largely dependentupon the provision of theWoodfield Link Road.Development of the middle sectionof the Link Road, connecting to thenorth-eastern and south-westernsections, will be a requirement ofthe development of the housingareas shown only on theillustrative plan. Permission willnot be granted for any developmentof these areas which does notprovide for the completion of thissection of the link road. Theaccessibility of the Balby Carr Siteis largely dependent upon theprovision of the Woodfield LinkRoad .

Recreation-* The proposed “Potteric Meadows”

will provide a significant new areaof public open space with amenity,recreation and nature conservationbenefits. It will link with existingpublic open space to form anextensive linear park, landscapeand wildlife corridor linkingPotteric Carr in the east to Balbyin the west and will providephysical and visual separation ofresidential and industrial uses. Theconcept for Potteric Meadows willincorporate a building forcommunity use and environmentalinterpretation related to the natureconservation resource. Thepotential for Carr Lodge Farmto provide such a facility will be


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investigated. The former mineralsrail line will be enhanced anddeveloped as a linear park/footpath/cycleway.

16.23 In conclusion, the BoroughCouncil believes that the developmentof Woodfield Plantation for thesemixed uses represents an excellentopportunity for the Borough. Indeed,the existing high quality setting willoffer prestigious and attractive sites

not only to housing but also tobusinesses, shops, schools andcommunity facilities. Attention isdrawn to Policy ENV 42 whereplanning obligations may be enteredinto to offset the loss or impact orresource in the interest of NatureConservation in accordance withadvice in Circular 1/97.

16.24 The site is well related to theexisting urban form and road network

and is extremely well placed in relationto a number of new strategicdevelopment attractions such asDoncaster Carr, and the Leisure Park .The development will therefore offeran exciting and satisfying place forpeople to live, work and play.



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DON/DEARNE VALLEYS

RP 4THE DON AND DEARNE VALLEY AREA BETWEEN MEXBOROUGH ANDCONISBROUGH COMPRISING 212 HECTARES OF FORMER COLLIERYOPERATIONAL LAND, SPOIL TIPS AND PERIPHERAL LAND ASINDICATED ON THE PROPOSALS MAP AND PLAN NO. RP4 WILL BEDEVELOPED FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:

a) A COUNTRY PARK AND WOODLAND;

b) EDUCATIONAL AND LEISURE USES INCLUDING CONSERVATIONAND NATURAL HISTORY INTERPRETATION CENTRES,MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES;

c) CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION CENTRE;

d) OFFICES;

e) LIGHT INDUSTRY;

f) HOUSING;

g) HOTEL;

h) MARINAS AND MOORINGS;

16.26 Plan no. RP 4 indicates aboundary to the project area andshows broad areas where there may bescope for certain kinds of uses. Therealisation of the mixed usedevelopment expressed in Policy RP4will be subject to a Development Briefprepared by the Borough Council inconjunction with other major privateinitiatives already put forward. Thegeneral area of Cadeby Colliery isalready the subject of a projectdesigned to expand on the theme of aCountry Park to create more intensive

Project Description

leisure, recreation and educationaluses. The ‘Earth Centre’ project hassupport from the Borough Council andis being developed as an internationalcentre for ecology and sustainability.This project involves, amongst otherthings, a major museum and gallerywith associated facilities such as anomnimax cinema, conference andexhibition centre, ‘green’ resourcecentre, gardens, themed play areas andorganic farm and garden centre.

16.27 The Borough Council is keen

to evolve a development strategy notonly for the former colliery sites, butalso for locations on the periphery suchas the Conisbrough Riverside areawhich either require some form ofremedial treatment or can contributein a positive way to economicregeneration.

16.28 The Borough Council will,during the UDP process, prepare adevelopment brief for the policy areain conjunction with the ‘Earth Centre’and other appropriate projects.

16.25 This policy area embraces alarge part of the Don and Dearne rivervalleys between Mexborough andConisbrough, mostly the site of former

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intensive coal mining activity in theform of spoil tips and derelict land.The area lies within the Dearne ValleyPartnership area, where special

initiatives are proposed to secureenvironmental, social and economicregeneration.

16.29 This area offers a uniqueopportunity for the establishment of amajor leisure orientated developmentbased on the Borough Council’scommitment to the environmentalimprovement, and economic andsocial regeneration of the area. Thispotentially attractive riverside location

Justification

has for many years been a focus of theBorough Council’s attention becausethe surrounding area is anunemployment blackspot, due tocolliery and associated industrialclosure, and there is a legacy ofindustrial dereliction, particularly inthe river valleys.

16.30 The Borough Council believesthat a major initiative in accordancewith Policy RP4 will be an appropriatemeans of achieving economicregeneration and environmentalimprovement. Therefore, the broadprinciples of the proposal can beassessed within specific topic areas.

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Housing* The introduction of housing will

give continuity to the vitality of theproject.

* A residential element will providea diversity of dwelling type andlocation.

Employment* The ‘Earth Centre’ or other similar

projects will create jobs directlyand indirectly through theestablishment of ‘spinoff ’industries and businessesthroughout the wider Dearne area.

* The establishment of a majormixed use leisure orientateddevelopment will help to create anatmosphere of confidencenecessary for the regeneration ofthe Dearne area.

Environmental Impact* Carefully controlled development

will restore and enhance a

prominent area of industrialdereliction and disuse.

* Well designed buildings and openspaces will create a stimulatingenvironment.

Access/Traffic* An improved highway network

with new access points willminimise the impact of additionaltraffic on existing residential areas.

* The site is close to the existing andproposed major road and railnetwork.

* The South Yorkshire Navigationoffers water borne access.

Recreation/Tourism* The scope of the project is such that

the area can become a local,regional or national focus forleisure, recreation and tourism.

* The project will create a better

context and more structured accessto this important historical andecological location.

* The South Yorkshire Navigationoffers great potential for recreationand tourism.

16.31 In conclusion, the BoroughCouncil takes the view that givencurrent initiatives, this site is capableof accommodating an ambitious mixeduse development which whilstretaining a strong ‘green’ theme willprovide jobs, homes and recreation.This project therefore is able to makea major contribution to the economic,social and environmental regeneration,of the Borough. In particular thisproject is seen as a vital scheme withinthe Dearne Valley Initiative which theBorough Council supports as amember of the Dearne ValleyPartnership together with Rotherhamand Barnsley Councils’, CentralGovernment and the Private Sectorand the Voluntary Sector.


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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

16.34 The concept of a mixed usedevelopment including open spacesbased on the sites of Askern Collieryand the former Coalite plant willextend into the adjoining areas andhave a significant impact on the threesettlements of Askern, Norton andCampsall.

Housing* A range of housing sites can be

provided.

* The sites will be contained withinthe built form of Askern.

* The sites will take advantage ofboththe close proximity toAskern Town Centre and theopen spaces,recreation uses,

ASKERN COLLIERY/COALITE PLANT

RP 5A SITE BASED ON ASKERN COLLIERY AND THE FORMER COALITEPLANT IS IDENTIFIED FOR A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT AS INDICATEDON PLAN RP5 AND THE PROPOSALS MAP.

a) LAND FOR HOUSING, INCLUDING SOCIAL HOUSING

b) LAND FOR GENERAL AND STORAGE/DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRY

c) WORKSHOPS/SMALL BUSINESSES

d) OFFICES

e) FORMAL AND INFORMAL RECREATIONAL USES

f) COUNTRY PARK AND AGRICULTURAL USES

g) OPEN SPACE AND PUBLIC FOOTPATHS

h) COMMERCIAL, SMALL SCALE RETAIL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES

i) ACCESS AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS

j) EXTENSIVE LANDSCAPING TREATMENT

SITE DETAILS

16.32 Askern lies off the A19, 7 milesnorth of Doncaster Town Centre and,before the opening of a colliery in 1911was a small spa with a flourishingrecreation and tourist reputation. Itforms, together with Norton andCampsall, a close knit community witha wide variety of both urban and ruralland uses.

16.33 The area’s reliance on the coalindustry is diminishing. The closureof Askern colliery follows on from theclosure of the Coalite plant in 1985.The Coalite site has been on theBorough Council’s Derelict LandRolling Programme for some time andits restoration and decontamination isa priority. Also, recent housing

development in Norton and Campsallhas added to the attraction of the areaas a place to live, and the ruraleconomy continues to be veryimportant locally.

countryside and local employmentopportunities.

Employment* A range of employment

opportunities can beconsidered for the site in line withthe policy.

* The potential for a high qualityenvironment at the edge ofcountryside and open space useswould make for an attractivesetting for employment uses.

* The road frontage to the A19 isavailable for employment land.

Recreation/Country Park/OpenSpaces/Agricultural Uses

* A series of both formal andinformal recreation opportunitiesare proposed which havestrategic significance to the widerlocality embracing Askern,Norton and Campsall.

* The major part of the existingspoil heap to the north of ChurchField Road is suggested as anextension to Campsall CountryPark to include an interpretativecentre.

* Opportunities to link the proposednew part of the Country Park withCampsall Country Park arerecognised.

* Recreation uses such as walking

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and riding, together with othercountryside pursuits will beencouraged.

* Links between the proposed newpart of the Country Park andCampsall Country Park, andthrough the former Colliery andCoalite sites to Askern Lake andPark will be established.

* The opportunity to provide achildren’s playground will beencouraged.

* Agricultural uses will beencouraged as part of acomprehensive landscapeecological assessment.

Environmental Impact* The reclamation of derelict and

degraded land will significantlyimprove the environment.

* The topography and naturalfeatures of the area (ridges, scarpslopes and geological faults) areto be enhanced and used to createa stimulating visual andgeographical environment.

* The opportunity to capitalise onexcellent views over thesurrounding countryside isrecognised.

* The softening of the urban edge ofAskern will be achieved throughboth formal and informallandscaping.

* Extensive woodlands/afforestationof part of the site will create anattractive environment.

* The impact of built developmentwill be minimised and theopportunity to create high qualitybuilt design in sympathy with thesurrounding open spaces and

countryside is recognised.

* A soft landscaping treatment on theCoalite site will be required in viewof the recent colliery closure andits proximity to the existinghousing areas.

Commercial/Small Scale Retail andCommunity Facilities* Land fronting the A19 in Askern

Town Centre provides an importantfunction in relation to the projectsite and adjoining land.

* Commercial and small scale retailuses are proposed to consolidatethe existing commercial activity.Large single commercial useswould not be encouraged in thislocation.

* Community facilities areencouraged.

* Consideration of any of theseproposed uses will be assessed onthe following grounds:- theinclusion of pedestrian links fromthe west and across to Askern Lakeand Park;

- a satisfactory design and layoutwhich takes account of thetopographical features on the landand emphasises the importance ofthe site as the entrance to openspaces and housing to the west andsouth, and Askern Town Centre,lake and park to the east; - provisionof on-site parking;

- improvement of the appearance ofthe A19 road frontage.

Access/Traffic* Vehicular access will serve

individual parts of the sites and itis not proposed to have throughtraffic using the project area.

* Access serving the former collierysite will be from Campsall Road.

* Pedestrian links are wellestablished between existinghousing in Instoneville and AskernTown Centre and they are to beenhanced to take advantage ofaccess to both Campsall CountryPark and the extended CountryPark.

* Enhancement of the public footpathnetwork will be sought.

* Pedestrian access to the new partof the Country Park to/from Nortonand Campsall will be achieved.

* The realignment of the A19following the development of theA19 Askern crossing diversion willhave implications for trafficmovements and land uses in thelocality (see Policy T3(3)).

* The realignment of Campsall Roadat its Junction with the A19 willboth improve traffic and accessarrangements, and provide moreroad frontage for proposedemployment uses.

* Opportunities to utilise the railwayline and re- open a station in Askernwill be encouraged.

In conclusion the mixed usedevelopment proposed here containssignificant elements essential to theregeneration of the area on economic,social and environmental grounds. Theopportunity to take advantage of grantaided packages and funding will beassessed as a comprehensive approachto the project site. The BoroughCouncil will work closely with BritishCoal and other public and privateorganisations to bring the project siteforward for reclamation, restorationand redevelopment.



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RP6LAND AROUND THE FORMER ASKERN RAILWAY STATION (NORTH OFSTATION ROAD) WILL BE DEVELOPED FOR:-

a) THE RE-OPENING OF ASKERN STATION

b) CAR PARKING

c) SMALL SCALE COMMERCIAL USES

d) SMALL SCALE OFFICES

e) COMMUNITY FACILITIES

f) BUS TERMINUS/STATION

Askern Railway Station

16.36 The South Yorkshire PassengerTransport Executive and the BoroughCouncil are keen to support thereintroduction of passenger trains onthe Doncaster-Askern line opening theway for rail services to Wakefield,Pontefract, Knottingley and Leeds,

and the consequent re-opening ofAskern Station. This would bringsubstantial benefits to the Askern area.The opening up of land around thestation for a mixed use developmentwould consolidate Askern as the pre-eminent centre for office, commercial,

community use and retail activity inthe area. It represents a goodopportunity to provide improved carparking in Askern and the proposal toprovide a bus terminus/station wouldintegrate rail and bus facilities on onesite.

Canal Side, Thorne

16.37 The Borough Council recognisethat there is great potential for mixeduse developments with a waterfronttheme on each of these sites in Thorne.Development will contribute greatly tothe regeneration of the town by

RP 7THREE SITES LINKED BY THE CANAL IN THORNE WILL BE DEVELOPEDFOR MIXED USES AS FOLLOWS:-

a) STANILANDS BOATYARD AND LAND SOUTH OF WHITE LANE WILLBE DEVELOPED FOR HOUSING, BOATYARD WORKS, PUBLIC OPENSPACE, MARINA, LEISURE AND SMALL SCALE COMMERCIAL USES;

b) THE FORMER DUNSTANS BOATYARD AND ADJACENT LAND OFFUNION ROAD WILL BE DEVELOPED FOR HOUSING, PUBLIC OPENSPACE AND SMALL SCALE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL WORKSHOPS; OFFICE/ COMMERCIAL (B1) USES.

c) THE SOUTH END MARINA AND LAND TO THE SOUTH OF SOUTH ENDROAD WILL BE DEVELOPED FOR HOUSING, BOATYARD WORKS,MARINA, PUBLIC OPEN SPACE, LEISURE, SMALL SCALECOMMERCIAL USES AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL WORKSHOPS (B1)USES;

d) THE LADYLINE SITE WILL BE DEVELOPED FOR SMALL SCALE CANALRELATED USES, SMALL SCALE COMMERCIAL (B1), RECREATION,OPEN SPACE, LEISURE AND OFFICE USES.

providing jobs, homes and leisure inan attractive setting. Developers willbe encouraged to produce high qualityproposals which introduce wellintegrated mixes of land uses at anappropriate scale taking account of

these important waterside settings.Opportunities to improve pedestrianaccess across the canal, particularly atSouth Parade Bridge will beinvestigated.

SMALL SCALE MIXED USE REGENERATION PROJECTS

16.35 In addition to the aboveprojects, the Borough Council hasidentified a number of sites where themixed use principle is appropriate at

a smaller scale. In such cases it isconsidered that lower key butnevertheless valuable contributions toeconomic regeneration and

environmental improvement can bemade. The sites are shown on theproposals maps and are as follows:

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Old Kirk Sandall

RP 8LAND AT SANDALL GROVE AND NORTH OF MOOR LANE BETWEEN THERIVER DUN NAVIGATION AND DONCASTER ROAD, KIRK SANDALL WILLBE COMPREHENSIVELY DEVELOPED FOR A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTINCLUDING THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS AS DEFINED ON THEPROPOSALS MAP :

(A) THE SANDALL GROVE AREA, DESIGNATED AS A RESIDENTIALCOMMERCIAL/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL/RECREATIONAL/OPEN SPACEMIX OF USES SUBJECT TO A QUALITY SCHEME WHICH RESPECTSTHE SETTING OF THE CHURCH, REUSES AND ENHANCES EXISTINGBUILDINGS OF MERIT AND WHICH EFFECTIVELY TAKES ADVANTAGEOF THE OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED BY THE CANALSIDE PASTORALSETTING.

(B) PART OF THE MOOR LANE RECREATION GROUND, DESIGNATEDAS A RESIDENTIAL ALLOCATION, BEING AN AREA OF 2.13 HA (5.26ACRES) WILL BE DEVELOPED FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES.

(C) THE RESIDUE OF THE MOOR LANE RECREATION GROUND(APPROXIMATELY 7 HA, 18 ACRES) DESIGNATED AS OPEN SPACEPOLICY AREA, WILL BE RETAINED AND DEVELOPED FOR PUBLICSPORT AND RECREATION PURPOSES.

(D) THE REMAINDER OF THE SITE (APPROXIMATELY 28 HA, 69 ACRES)DESIGNATED AS OPEN SPACE POLICY AREA WILL BE DEVELOPEDAS A COUNTRY PARK).

A DETAILED PLANNING BRIEF WILL BE PREPARED FOR THE SITE ANDWILL FORM THE BASIS OF A SECTION 106 PLANNING OBLIGATIONPRIOR TO THE GRANTING OF ANY PLANNING PERMISSION ON THESITE. THE PLANNING OBLIGATION WILL BE REQUIRED TO ADDRESS,TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL, THE FOLLOWINGISSUES:

(1) THE DEDICATION TO THE BOROUGH COUNCIL (OR OTHER BODYAPPROVED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL) OF THE RESIDUE OF THEMOOR LANE RECREATION GROUND FOR PUBLIC SPORT ANDRECREATION PURPOSES.

(2) THE ACQUISITION BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL (OR OTHER BODYAPPROVED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL) OF THE FREEHOLD ORLEASEHOLD (TERMS TO BE AGREED) FOR THE 28 HA (69 ACRES)(APPROXIMATELY) OF LAND TO BE DEVELOPED FOR A COUNTRYPARK.

(3) SURRENDER OF ALL EXTANT INDUSTRIAL TIPPING PERMISSIONSON THE SITE.

16.38 A significant area of surplus landholdings in the ownership ofPilkington Properties (together with asmall area of adjoining land) providesimportant opportunities for limitedmixed use development in an attractivesetting and for securing a large area ofland for public access, sport andinformal recreation.

16.39 The Sandall Grove Area is anhistoric and attractive waterside areacentred on St Oswald’s Church (a

grade II* listed building) and itsgrounds and a number of attractive oldstone farm buildings (one of which islisted). The area has potential for asmall mixed use development whichrespects the setting of the church,incorporate suitable re-use of existingbuildings and exploits theopportunities provided by thecanalside pastoral setting. Some newbuild for residential, business/commercial and recreational would beappropriate subject to a quality scheme

which protects and enhances the areaincluding the provision of informalareas of open space and suitablelandscaping.

16.40 The relationship between thedevelopment of this area and theCountry Park needs carefulconsideration and this area shouldincorporate ancillary country parkfacilities (eg visitor centre, cafe etc).The enclosed area of farm buildingswould be most appropriately

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16.45 This area forms part of astrategically important wedge of openspace extending from opencountryside into the centre of Balbyseparating areas of existing andproposed industry from areas ofhousing.

16.46 Balby is a dense urban areagenerally deficient in public openspace; many of the houses have verysmall gardens and the environmentsuffers from the proximity of existingheavy industry and the heavilytrafficked Balby Road, Following therecent rationalisation of allotments in

the area and given other areas ofunused and underused land, much ofit in the Council’s ownership, theopportunity exists to link the heart ofthis area directly to areas of existingand proposed open space at BalbyCarr/Woodfield Plantation and to opencountryside beyond; the most directand desirable route, although not theonly one, would be throughoperational but underused landattached to Balby Sewage TreatmentWorks. This is at present required forexpansion and not available for publicaccess although the land take requiredfor access could be quite modest;

developed for commercial/recreationalpurposes reflecting and reinforcing thearea’s pastoral function and therebyfacilitating a gradual transition fromheavy to light industry through toresidential, recreational and amenityuse.

16.41 The southern part of this area(an area of 1.7 ha, 4.3 acres) has hadpermission for B1 use and would bemost appropriately developed for thisuse being located between existinggeneral industry and a site proposed

for residential development.

16.42 An area of 2.13 ha, 5.26 acresfronting Doncaster Road being part ofthe Moor Lane recreation ground is tobe developed for residential purposes,accessed from Doncaster Road. Therewill be no requirement for any publicopen space or play provision withinthat area. The residue of the recreationarea will be secured as public openspace for sport and recreation.

16.43 The remainder of the site with

its attractive open countrysidecharacter, canalside setting and areasof nature conservation interest will beretained as countryside and developedas a country park for informalcountryside recreation, some formalrecreation activities and natureconservation enhancement. Details ofthe establishment and management ofthe country park will be worked up bythe Borough Council in consultationwith the local community or by a localbody to be approved by the BoroughCouncil.

Long Sandall

RP 9LONG SANDALL WILL BE DEVELOPED FOR A COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/RESIDENTIAL/RECREATIONAL MIX OF LAND USES

16.44 The Borough Council prepareda Planning Brief in 1986 whichrecognised the potential for the abovedevelopment in this historic watersidelocation. Subsequent planningpermissions have not been

implemented and it is consideredappropriate that particularly with theBorough Council being a majorlandowner there is scope for thedevelopment of an initiative topromote and facilitate a mixed use

scheme which will take account of theneed to protect and enhance existingbuildings and settings and to exploitthe recreational potential of the SouthYorkshire Canal.

Balby

RP10THE FORMER ALLOTMENTS AND OTHER AREAS OF UNUSED ANDUNDERUSED LAND EAST OF SANDFORD ROAD, BALBY WILL BEDEVELOPED FOR THE FOLLOWING USES:

- PUBLIC OPEN SPACE INCORPORATING CHILDRENS PLAY AREAS,LANDSCAPED AMENITY AREAS, NATURE CONSERVATION AREASAND FOOTPATH/CYCLEWAY LINK

- SMALL-MEDIUM SCALE RETAIL / COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

- EMPLOYMENT USES

- COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC UTILITY USES

should the opportunity arise theCouncil will seek agreement withYorkshire Water Services to providepublic access over this land.

16.47 There is an opportunity to createa landscaped pedestrian route/cycleway from Balby Road/SandfordRoad through to the Carr View playingfields and the proposed country parkat Woodfield Plantation. The arearepresents a major open space resourcein its own right, however, withpotential for creating an attractivelandscaped setting suitable forinformal recreation within which

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could be areas suitable for children’skickabout games and an equippedplayground possibly relocated fromthe existing site at the end ofCoronation Road. Elsewhere existingvegetation and new planting would becombined and managed to form “wildareas”, sites of local natureconservation interest which would beof educational and recreational valueto school children and the local

community as well as being ofecological value. The implementationof this proposal would produce a majorupgrading of this urban environment.

16.48 On the Sandford Road frontageunderused land in existingemployment and community usestogether with some former allotmentland affords an opportunity to providea small- scale retail and/or commercial

development which would tidy andimprove the frontage whilst providingfor the open space link through to therear of the site.

16.49 Unused land off Cross Bankadjoining existing industrial premiseswould be suitable for the developmentof B1 Uses accessed off Cross Bank.


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