New Linear Park, public consultation results 26 February 2015

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1 FO Developments LLP New Linear Park, public consultation results 26 February 2015 Broadway (A663), J20 M62 / J21 M60, Oldham, Greater Manchester Number of people attended 58 Number of people answered 37

2 WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN THE PARK? 25% 20.4% 12.5% 10.9% 10.9% 8.3% 7.3% 4.9% New Wildlife areas/habitats Ponds/access to the brook Picnic areas Seating Improved Entrances and Paths Links to heritage (old railway and mills) Sensory Trail Guided walk info and signage Outdoor Education Centre Bridlepath Cycle Route Natural Play/ Play Areas Sports facilities Car Park Bins Restrictions to vehicle access The general consensus is to incorporate new wildlife habitats within the scheme and to create new access links to Wince Brook. There is also a need to improve current access points and circulation routes into and throughout the park, by re-surfacing and creating defined routes. Play facilities are to be naturalistic rather than traditional swing and roundabout style play areas. There has also been a number of suggestions to include bridleways and cycle routes, to tie in with the existing use for horse grazing and the route 66 cycleway. However, as a cycle way route is incorporated along the spine road, this reduces the need for a cycleway in the park Sculptures/ Artwork Water features Low level lighting Sculpted mounds Orchards/ Growing opportunities New planting

3 WHAT WOULD YOU NOT LIKE TO SEE IN THE PARK? 50% Swings/roundabouts Artificial surfaces/equipment Formal play/sports Other items not wanted Cycling 3.3% New planting 3.3% Picnic areas 3.3% Skateboard 10% Dog areas/runs etc 3.3% Vandalism 3.3% Loss of grazing 6.6% Lighting 3.3% Litter 10% Fishing lake 3.3% The majority of the responses suggest that the public would like the design to keep away from artificial, traditional style play areas.

4 WHAT WILL YOU USE THE PARK FOR? 56.4% Walking Dog walking Other suggestions Picnics 6.4% Cycling 9.6% Play 9.6% Recreation 6.4% Bridlepath (Horse riding) 4.8% Contemplation areas 3.2% Pond dipping 1.6% Wildlife 1.6% The primary use by the local residents will be for walk/dog walking and therefore, the circulation routes will be the focal point of the design. These will be designed so that they are accessible for all users, taking into account the sloping topography.

5 HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THE COMMUNITY INVOLVED? 48% Ongoing Consultation Other suggestions Keep natural 8% Core group (ie Friends of.) 12% Consult with other bodies (historic society etc) 12% Community payback 4% Education Facilities 16% The public would like a constant ongoing consultation process to ensure they are kept up-to-date with design progress and any key decisions that are made.

6 HAVE YOU ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR POTENTIAL THE COMMUNITY INVOLVED? 16% Bank Mill Park Other suggestions Royal Chadderton 8% Crossley Bank Park 4% Wince Common 4% Foxdenton Park 4% Fields Fold Park 8% Foldenton Hollow 12% Sid Jacob s Park 4% Central Chadderton Park 4% William Bailey Way 4% Ferneyfield Fold/Park 8% Firwood Meadow 4% Horseside Meadow 4% Heritage Park 4% Banks Brook Park 4% Stock Brook Park 4% Horse shoe Creek/Foxdenton 4% Bank Mill Park is the most popular choice of name, relating to the former water mill that was on site. Other popular choices include names relating to Foxdenton such as Foxdenton Park and Foldenton Hollow. Chadderton Horse shoe Creek/Foxdenton ob s Park Stock Brook Park Foldenton Hollow Central Chadderton Park Crossley Bank Park William Bailey Way Horseside Meadow Ferneyfield Fold/Park Fields Fold Park Firwood Meadow Heritage Park Foxdenton Park Wince Common Banks Brook Pa

7 SUMMARY OF FEEDBACK A summary of the feedback from the consultation are as follows: The general consensus is the local residents would like to see a naturalistic approach to the design of the park, refraining from the use of artificial materials and traditional play area type equipment. Significant interest in incorporating new wildlife habitats/areas, that can be accessed throughout the park. Improvements required to existing access points to the park and create accessible new footpath routes throughout. The primary use of the site will be for walking/dog walking and therefore, ensuring the design allows for good circulation is a key factor within the design. Areas for natural play will be allocated based on suitable landform etc. There appears to sufficient sports facilities in the area, particularly with Foxdenton Hall Park and Crossley Bridge Playing Field close by.