Landscape, Drainage and Access
Landscape Proposals
The development will provide a variety of open spaces to serve the needs of a diverse community. This could include a new Country Park, areas for communal gardening and food production, play and youth provision, areas for wildlife and for relaxation, as well as the relocated golf course and sports provision.
Managing Flood Risk
We have assessed the flood risk from Newton Brook using flood estimation methods and computer modelling of what is known as a ‘1 in 100 year flow event’ which includes accounting for an increase in rainfall due to climate change.
We will undertake further modelling of Newton Brook to aid the design of crossings and the reinstatement of a natural channel through a currently culverted section. Our aspiration is to reduce flood risk overall to both the site and the surrounding area.
Managing Surface Water
Most of the water on the site runs into the Newton Brook which ultimately leads to the Lune River.
Surface water from the development is proposed to flow into Newton Brook to mimic existing drainage catchments. Should the development create more surface water than the site does currently, excess water will be stored in detention basins and discharged gradually at a rate agreed with the Council.
Site Access and Movement
The site will have main vehicular accesses to the A589 Caton Road in the North and to Quernmore Road, via Stone Row Head in the South. These junctions will include convenient provision for pedestrians, mobility impaired users and cyclists.
Further pedestrian and cycle access points are proposed at Ridge Lane and at the Lancaster Canal providing links to the city centre.
Access from the North
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Access from the South
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Illustrative plan of access proposals on Caton Road. It is estimated that around 70%of the traffic generated from the site will use this junction.
Illustrative plan of proposed access arrangement to Stone Row Head involve rearrangement of the access junction to HMP Lancaster Farms
Spine Street
The northern and southern access points will be connected by a spine street which will also serve as a bus route. In addition to accommodating vehicle movement, this street will include a segregated cycleway, generous footways, street trees and planting, and rain gardens to soak up surface water run-off.
Spine Street Plan
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