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Castleton and Heywood MasterplanUnlocking the Potential
Peter Rowlinson, Rochdale Metropolitan Borough CouncilLudovic Pittie, Mouchel Group
Final Masterplan Presentation – Autumn 2010
Contents
Castleton
Station
Heywood
Station
1. Introduction
2. Context
3. Shared Vision
4. Ideas for Changes
5. Implementation Plan
6. Next Steps
1. Introduction
Project BoardEast Lancashire Railway TrustEast Lancashire light Railway CompanyRochdale Development AgencyRochdale Metropolitan Borough Council Impact partnership
Background
• Study by Locum Consulting for East Lancashire Railway Trust to develop a Strategy for:
– increasing the number of visitors from 107,000 to over 200,000.
– extending the line to Castleton and the main line connection
– creating further attractions along the route.
• One key recommendation was the need for coordinated development plans for Heywood and Castleton
Development Process
July 10 04 Aug 10 14 Sept 10
Collect & Analyse information
Review Workshop
Document sign off
Project starts
Vision development
Masterplandevelopment
Report finalisation
Design Workshop
19 Aug 10 23 Sept 10 08 Oct 10
Townships & ELR Trust
presentations
Project Board
meeting
2. Strategic Context
Relationship with LDF
• Heywood– Strategic employment sites south of
Heywood connecting to M62 potentially frees up area around Heywood station
– Strategic housing site north of Heywood station framework supports opportunities for residential development
– Heywood regeneration area
• Castleton– ELR links to Castleton– Castleton economic growth area– Strategic mixed use sites in Castleton– Strategic employment sites in north and
west Castleton - compliments destination heritage village development around station/canal
– Retained Green belt between Castleton and Heywood - leisure/green links opportunities and gateway to landscape to north
3. Shared Vision
Shared design principles• Develop sustainable communities;• Draw from the existing village character to inform
developments,• Develop the design of streets and alleys to link with the local
character and create streets for people;• Promote sustainable transport – canal, rail interchange;
• Build on physical heritage and green and water space assets;• Reveal buried treasures of the local heritage assets;• Retain, restore and reinvent industrial heritage character such
as mill buildings and canal;
• Connect all destination and development opportunities;• Target the correct development for successful, sustainable
communities such as live/work development;• Encourage local spend and internal investment;• Establish Learning destination and learning/skills spaces;
• Expand Green links and green and growing space throughout;• Enable Green spaces access and form gateways to wider
countryside;• Create leisure and play opportunities; and• Promote biodiversity.
Heywood The Vision
Shared Vision for Sustainable Living
Illustrative MasterplanIdeas for Change
4. Ideas for change
• Castleton: The Heart
• Green Living
• Heywood Culture Park
• Castleton: Reinventing Manchester Road
Castleton: The Heart
Castleton: The Heart
Castleton: The Heart
Castleton: The Heart
Green Living
Green Living
Green Living: Features
Blue Pits Country Park Marina & Ecopark
Heywood Culture Park
Heywood Culture Park
Heywood Culture Park: Features
Heywood Culture Park: Long Term
Castleton: Reinventing Manchester Road
Reinventing Manchester Road
5. Implementation Plan
• ELR Extension and Castleton Station;
• ELR Heywood Station and restoration of Sefton Street Warehouse; and
• Planned developments on Woolworths and Whipp & Bourne site, which can foster regeneration through retail and residential developments.
Key Precursors
Overall Masterplan PhasingImmediate (0-2 years): projects that are already underway and critical actions
Short term (2-5 years): proposals that have been identified as potential opportunities
Medium term (5-10 years): proposals that will require coordinated funding
Long term (10+): proposals with significant preparatory work
• RMBC and ELR Trust to engage with Goods Warehouse landowner regarding the principles of a development and potential land acquisition;
• Design and development of permanent ELR Station building in former station platform site including events area;
• Consultation with Manchester Transport Museum, Rochdale Fire Museum and other potential interested parties to occupy Goods Warehouse;
• Feasibility study for re-opening Railway Street; and
• Prepare HLF Funding application for Phase 1 of the Heywood Culture Park, including ELR Station building, pedestrian bridge, Good Warehouse restoration and learning and participation venue.
Next Steps - Heywood
• ELR extension and new platform – discussion and negotiations with Network Rail regarding operational and land take requirements;
• Test viability of bridge parapet design changes and extension for new cantilevered station. Design and development of station building;
• Submission of planning application for development of the Woolworths and Whipp & Bourne site; negotiations regarding contributions;
• Develop Design Guide and set up Grant system for Shop Front Improvements;
• Consultation with British Waterways regarding moorings and Marina; and
• Sustrans project for upgrade of pedestrian and cycle link along Chadwick Lane.
Next Steps - Castleton
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