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Sherford New Community A Strategic Partnership. Allocated in the Devon Structure Plan 2004 4,000 Houses by 2016 5,500 Houses by 2021 Commercial mixed use All facilities necessary Community Trust The Sherford Board. How has the proposal evolved?. Early roundtable discussions between
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Sherford New CommunityA Strategic Partnership • Allocated in the Devon Structure Plan 2004 • 4,000 Houses by 2016 • 5,500 Houses by 2021 • Commercial mixed use • All facilities necessary • Community Trust • The Sherford Board
How has the proposal evolved? Early roundtable discussions between • Local planning Authorities • Landowner and developer • Statutory Agencies • Interest groups • Local communities
Enquiry by Design • During 2004 • Led by Princes Foundation based around walkable neighbourhoods (400m radius) • All stakeholders involved to share views • Intense two and three day events • “draw don’t talk”
The Vision for Greenspace • Sports Hub • 207 ha Community Park including Organic farm and strategic landscaping • Urban Parks and Courtyards • Greenways and Wildlife Corridors • Play and Youth Facilities • Adventure Zone and Forest School • Links off site
What next? • November 2006 - Planning Application • August 2007 - Adopted LDF Area Action Plans – Plymouth and South Hams • April 2008 – Consideration at Committees
Greenspace lessons • Who is the champion for Greenspace in a Strategic partnership? • Would a sub regional Green Infrastructure Plan have helped? • Walkable neighbourhoods and accessible greenspace networks – an inherent conflict? • Trust or council ownership?