Knutsford Local Green Space Sites Number of sites: 41 15 October 2017 The sites are detailed in the following pages.
LGS ID LGS-01 Site ID S-064 Site Name Mereheath Lane Allotments Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? One of only three allotments sites in Knutsford. Allotments are a highly valued recreation resource. Allotments allotments, community garde Tatton Estates Management Knutsford Allotment Society Nether Tatton Park WA16 6AW http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.313987,-2.379191&z=16&t=k Page 2 of 42
LGS ID LGS-02 Site ID S-034 Site Name Egerton Youth Club Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? It is a major recreation asset. Sports Facility outdoor sports facility Egerton Youth Club Nether Tatton Park WA16 6SL http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.312887,-2.380846&z=16&t=k Page 3 of 42
LGS ID LGS-03 Site ID S-078 Site Name Mereheath Lane Bowling Green Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? One of three bowling greens currently in use by open bowling clubs. It is a major recreation asset. Sports Facility outdoor sports facility Tatton Estates Management Knutsford Bowling Club Nether Tatton Park WA16 6SL http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.311667,-2.377288&z=16&t=k Page 4 of 42
LGS ID LGS-04 Site ID S-033 Site Name Knutsford Sports Club Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? It is a major recreation asset. Sports Facility outdoor sports facility Randle Brooks Knutsford Sports Club Nether Tatton Park WA16 6SZ http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.310916,-2.378976&z=16&t=k Page 5 of 42
LGS ID LGS-05 Site ID S-032 Site Name Knutsford Football Club Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? It is a major recreation asset. Sports Facility outdoor sports facility Tatton Estates Management Knutsford Football Club Nether Tatton Park WA16 0NX http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.31081,-2.381827&z=16&t=k Page 6 of 42
LGS ID LGS-06 Site ID S-014 Site Name Queensway Green Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? It is the only green open space in the Queensway/Freshfield estate. Being planted with trees and flowers, it lends an open feel to the neighbourhood. It is valued by the local residents as a children's play area and as a space for community gatherings, e.g. street parties. Neighbourhood Green Nether Warren Avenue WA16 0NN http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.309585,-2.387635&z=16&t=k Page 7 of 42
LGS ID LGS-07 Site ID S-005 Site Name Wallwood Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? A small wooded triangle opposite the entrance to Tatton Park, it visually softens the end of King Street - the main street in the town centre. Historically, it was opened for public use by Lord Egerton. It is a peaceful area and contains seats typically used by office workers on lunch breaks. It provides a charming short-cut for pedestrians walking to Tatton Park and the Town Centre. It forms an extension to the wildlife habitat of Tatton Park. Woodland Knutsford Town Council Nether Town Centre WA16 6HQ http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.307202,-2.374898&z=16&t=k Page 8 of 42
LGS ID LGS-08 Site ID S-098 Site Name Drury Lane/Hillside Road Green Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? This is a wedge-shaped area of grass and trees, separating Drury Lane from the Hillside housing estate, on the hill down to the Moor Pool. It brings the natural feel of the Moor into the residential area and provides a space to show off the Italianate style Drury Lane housing terrace. Neighbourhood Green Nether Tatton Park WA16 6HA http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.30698,-2.372335&z=16&t=k Page 9 of 42
LGS ID LGS-09 Site ID S-062 Site Name Warren Avenue Allotments Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? One of only three allotments sites in Knutsford. Allotments are a highly valued recreation resource. Allotments allotments, community garde Knutsford Town Council Knutsford Allotment Society Nether Warren Avenue WA16 0AL http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.305969,-2.386379&z=16&t=k Page 10 of 42
LGS ID LGS-10 Site ID S-001 Site Name Knutsford Heath Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? It should be protected in its entirety because of its immense value to the local community and the local wildlife. It is a beautiful space full of trees and wild flowers, enriching the hard landscape of the town surrounding it. It is a place for exercise or relaxation in a peaceful space. It is part nature reserve and Local Wildlife Site due to it being a rare lowland heath. It has a rich history including use in medieval times by freeholders, for billeting troops during the Civil War and WW2, for mineral extraction and grazing, as a racecourse for two centuries and for holding 'Royal' May Day celebrations. Park Common Land natural & semi natural green Randle Brooks Friends of The Heath Nether Former Town Centre WA16 0LT It is much used as a site for community events, large and small. From the annual 'Royal' May Day fair to impromptu picnics. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.305213,-2.37997&z=16&t=k Page 11 of 42
LGS ID LGS-11 Site ID S-076 Site Name Manchester Road Bowling Green Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? One of three bowling greens currently in use by open bowling clubs. It is a major recreation asset. Sports Facility outdoor sports facility Tatton Estates Management Cranford Bowling Club Nether The Heath WA16 0LY http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.30516,-2.377352&z=16&t=k Page 12 of 42
LGS ID LGS-12 Site ID S-006 Site Name The Moor Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? This is a popular park at the heart of Knutsford that is consistently awarded Green Flag status. The land was purchased by Knutsford Urban District Council in 1907 from Lord Egerton for the purpose of recreational use. It provides a pedestrian route across the town and a space for informal recreational activities and organised events. It contains an extensive set of children's play equipment and a scout hut. It provides a location for enjoying vistas of the town's architecture and the natural beauty of the Moor Pool with its reedbeds and waterfowl. Park amenity greenspace Cheshire East Council Friends of the Moor Nether Town Centre WA16 6JD http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.304443,-2.370607&z=16&t=k Page 13 of 42
LGS ID LGS-13 Site ID S-035 Site Name Court Gardens Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? Part of the grounds of the old Sessions House, a Grade 2* listed building (now a restaurant/hotel). An attractive space with seats and shrubs and flowers. It is popular and well-maintained. It provides a softening to the side of the busy A50, filtering out noise and pollution. Community Garden Nether Town Centre WA16 0PB http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.302677,-2.374327&z=16&t=k Page 14 of 42
LGS ID LGS-14 Site ID S-023 Site Name Booths Garden Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? Part of the site of the old Knutsford Prison, it now lies at the back of Booth Supermarket. It has shrubs, hedging and seating, and is popular with supermarket staff and visitors, and those living in nearby houses with very small gardens. Has good potential because KTC and CEC wish to improve it to make it a better garden. Furthermore, it provides the ideal vantage point for viewing the Victorian red-bricked listed building that was the Bucklow Rural District Council offices, located diagonally opposite, over the crossroads. Community Garden amenity greenspace Cheshire East Council Nether Town Centre WA16 0BT http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.302029,-2.376361&z=16&t=k Page 15 of 42
LGS ID LGS-15 Site ID S-022 Site Name Library Grounds Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? A green open space in front of the town library and containing the entrance path. It is planted with mature trees and flower beds, and has benches where people sit in peaceful relaxation. It also contains an old church font as an architectural feature. In 2018, to mark 100 years since the Armistice, the Haron Baronian statue will be moved here to make a new Town Centre War Memorial. Community Garden Cheshire East Council Nether Town Centre WA16 0GL http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.301936,-2.373936&z=16&t=k Page 16 of 42
LGS ID LGS-16 Site ID S-021 Site Name Council Office Grounds Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? Historically these gardens were part of the Prison Governor's House (Grade 2 listed). The house is now home to Knutsford Town Council and the gardens provide an attractive setting for the building. The side adjacent to Stanley Road is secluded by a hedge and trees and has a tranquil feel, in contrast to the busy main road at the front. Community Garden amenity greenspace Cheshire East Council Nether Town Centre WA16 0GL http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.301412,-2.373493&z=16&t=k Page 17 of 42
LGS ID LGS-17 Site ID S-038 Site Name Westfield Drive Triangle Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? One of a pair of sites on either side of Westfield Drive. It is a fan-shaped grassy area, used by children for play. Of the pair of sites, this one is visually more appealing, providing an open vista from the houses surrounding it. Neighbourhood Green amenity greenspace Cheshire East Council Bexton Warren Avenue WA16 0BN http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.301934,-2.384581&z=16&t=k Page 18 of 42
LGS ID LGS-18 Site ID S-025 Site Name Ashworth Park West Green Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? One of three areas of significant open space in the Ashworth Park estate. It is valued by the local residents a children's informal play area and for its wildlife. It contains a variety of mature trees and, bordering the railway, it augments the green corridor. Residents observe more wildlife than would be expected for an urbanised area (e.g. a goshawk in May 2017). Neighbourhood Green amenity greenspace Cheshire East Council Bexton Bexton WA16 9DF http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.297819,-2.377822&z=16&t=k Page 19 of 42
LGS ID LGS-19 Site ID S-024 Site Name Ashworth Park East Green Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? One of three areas of significant open space in the Ashworth Park estate. It is a rectangular grassed area backed by trees. It is valued by the local residents as an informal recreation area. Children, in particular, play ball games on it. Neighbourhood Green amenity greenspace Cheshire East Council Bexton Bexton WA16 9DQ http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.297686,-2.375096&z=16&t=k Page 20 of 42
LGS ID LGS-20 Site ID S-028 Site Name Malvern Road Green Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? It is the only open space in the Gloucester Road/Malvern Road estate and serves a large housing area. It lies on a slope with a range of mature trees at the bottom and a footpath cutting diagonally across it. It is valued by the local residents as an informal play area and for its trees. Neighbourhood Green amenity greenspace Cheshire East Council Bexton Bexton WA16 0EH http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.297383,-2.381716&z=16&t=k Page 21 of 42
LGS ID LGS-21 Site ID S-026 Site Name Ashworth Park South Green Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? One of three areas of significant open space in the Ashworth Park estate. Of the three, it is the most attractive with more trees and a footpath weaving through it. It is valued by local residents for its wildlife. Being adjacent to site S-025, it provides an extension to the green corridor from the railway. It provides a pedestrian route through the cu-de-sac based estate and is an ideal natural play area for children. Neighbourhood Green amenity greenspace Cheshire East Council Bexton Bexton WA16 9DE http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.296985,-2.377088&z=16&t=k Page 22 of 42
LGS ID LGS-22 Site ID S-029 Site Name Beggarmans Lane Green Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? This is the only open space in the Beggermans Lane housing area and serves a large housing area. It is highly valued by the local residents. It is used as an informal play area and for community events, e.g. neighbourhood garden parties. Neighbourhood Green amenity greenspace Cheshire East Council Bexton Bexton WA16 9AN http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.291836,-2.372763&z=16&t=k Page 23 of 42
LGS ID LGS-23 Site ID S-031 Site Name Longridge Community Space Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? A valuable recreation space for the residents of Longridge and Shaw Heath. It is large field with mature trees, play equipment, a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) and football goals. Park natural & semi natural green Cheshire East Council Over Woodland Valley WA16 8ZH http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.31005,-2.351959&z=16&t=k Page 24 of 42
LGS ID LGS-24 Site ID S-011 Site Name Bird Estate Green Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? It should be designated because it is the only open space in the 'Bird' housing estate, serving a large area. Houses face onto the attractive site that is fenced off site and planted with trees. It is used for informal recreation by community and for children's play. Neighbourhood Green amenity greenspace Over Springwood Avenue WA16 8HL http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.308375,-2.362597&z=16&t=k Page 25 of 42
LGS ID LGS-25 Site ID S-015 Site Name Southfields Playground Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? This is a fenced-off, equipped play area for children on the edge of St John's Wood. Play Area Leased by Cheshire East Co Great Places Housing Over Woodland Valley WA16 8LF http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.308308,-2.353618&z=16&t=k Page 26 of 42
LGS ID LGS-26 Site ID S-004 Site Name St John's Wood Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? A small deciduous wood, sitting in a hollow between two areas of dense housing, it brings the countryside into the neighbourhood, give a tranquil feeling within a dense housing area and provides a valuable habitat for wildlife. The pedestrian/cycle paths through the wood provide residents the opportunity for exercise and enjoyment of nature. Woodland natural & semi natural green Cheshire East Council & Gr Friends of St Johns Wood Over Woodland Valley WA16 8ZL http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.307674,-2.353613&z=16&t=k Page 27 of 42
LGS ID LGS-27 Site ID S-012 Site Name Mobberley Road Crescent Walled Green Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? An attractive space between the railway and Mobberley Road. It punctures the housing, and linked with the railway corridor and Tatton Park, it brings nature into the area. It augments the railway wildlife corridor. It is a peaceful area, full of trees and overlooking the edge of Tatton Park. It has been a children's play area in the past and could be reinstated as such in the future. Neighbourhood Green amenity greenspace Cheshire East Council Over Springwood Avenue WA16 8EP http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.306382,-2.365826&z=16&t=k Page 28 of 42
LGS ID LGS-28 Site ID S-010 Site Name Manor Crescent Playground Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? It is a fenced-off play area adjacent to a scout hut. It should be a designated LGS because it is a formal children's play area. Play Area provision for children & teen Cheshire East Council Over Manor Park WA16 8DG http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.305949,-2.361869&z=16&t=k Page 29 of 42
LGS ID LGS-29 Site ID S-013 Site Name Site of St Helena and Grounds Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? Neighbourhood Green natural & semi natural green Cheshire East Council Over Woodland Valley WA16 8JY A site of historical significance, containing the old parochial church. The church building has disappeared but a set of 17th century gravestones remain. Within the ancient monument there is an tranquil, reflective atmosphere. Apart from the immediate area of the ancient monument, the site is open grass providing space used for informal recreation, particularly children's play.. The site forms the middle section of a green corridor from Booths Mere to St John's Wood. Its integrity is essential for maintaining the biodiversity of St John's Wood. Contains PRoW. The Ancient Monument only gives protection to the central area. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.305525,-2.353191&z=16&t=k Page 30 of 42
LGS ID LGS-30 Site ID S-009 Site Name Manor Crescent Triangle Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? One of several open green spaces in the Manor Park housing estate. It is one of the larger and more characterfully shaped with trees along one edge. It provides an pleasant view from the houses surrounding it and it provides a play area for children. It is valued by the local community as evidenced by the number of responses in the 2015 KTC survey. Neighbourhood Green amenity greenspace Cheshire East Council Over Manor Park WA16 8DL http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.305483,-2.36427&z=16&t=k Page 31 of 42
LGS ID LGS-31 Site ID S-017 Site Name Woodlands Drive Shops Green Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? It is a pleasant green community space, containing trees, in front of the Manor Drive shops. The local community value the site and would like to see it enhanced. It is used for informal recreation, particularly children playing. Neighbourhood Green amenity greenspace Cheshire East Council Over Manor Park WA16 8DE http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.304586,-2.36244&z=16&t=k Page 32 of 42
LGS ID LGS-32 Site ID S-003 Site Name Downs/Longridge Playing Fields Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? It is a link in the green corridor from Booths Mere and the open countryside, through the site of St. Helena's and into St. John's Wood. It should be maintained as an open green space to ensure the continued biodiversity of St John's Wood. It is used for general recreation, containing a football pitch with goalposts until recently. It was designated as a playing field in the MBC Local Plan 2004. Historically it was part of the Booths Estate and had a path through to St Helena's Church for worship. There was an unprecedented public outcry in July 2017 against a CEC proposed to sell the site to a developer. Neighbourhood Green amenity greenspace Cheshire East Council Knutsford Residents in Over Over The Heath WA16 8AU http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.303959,-2.351778&z=16&t=k Page 33 of 42
LGS ID LGS-33 Site ID S-007 Site Name The Barncroft Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? This open space sits behind St Cross Church. With the land falling away to the west, it affords a beautiful vista across the Moor to the town centre. It provides a place to sit and enjoy the view as well as space for children to play. It was designated as open space for children & teenagers and playing field in the CEC 2012 Open Spaces audit. It contains football goals suitable for young children. It also provides space for community events such as church summer fetes. Neighbourhood Green provision for children & teen Cheshire East Council Over Former Town Centre WA16 8UT http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.303359,-2.367865&z=16&t=k Page 34 of 42
LGS ID LGS-34 Site ID S-018 Site Name Thorneyholme Drive Wood Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? A strip of woodland, with a path through, in the middle of an urbanised area. It lies at the edge of St Vincent's Primary School playing field and is well used for informal play and dog walking. Woodland outdoor sports facility Shrewsbury Roman Catholic Over Manor Park WA16 8BY http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.303235,-2.36132&z=16&t=k Page 35 of 42
LGS ID LGS-35 Site ID S-044 Site Name Triangle on Hollow Lane Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? It contributes strongly to the character of the Cross Town conservation area. It was identified as an important open space in the Conservation Area appraisal. It contains a PRoW, a bench and has peaceful cottage-style atmosphere. Its trees contribute to the wooded mosaic of the area, provide a green corridor out of near-by Sanctuary Moor. Amenity Open Space natural & semi natural green Over Former Town Centre WA16 8EG http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.302172,-2.366269&z=16&t=k Page 36 of 42
LGS ID LGS-36 Site ID S-049 Site Name Downs End/Delmar Road Green Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? This is the only open space local to the housing area. It is an attractive piece of grassland with a few trees and a footpath between sets of housing. It is highly valued by the local residents, as evidenced by the number of responses in the KTC 2015 OSS, and is used as an informal play area. Neighbourhood Green amenity greenspace Cheshire East Council Over Booths Side Residential WA16 8BG http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.301315,-2.356262&z=16&t=k Page 37 of 42
LGS ID LGS-37 Site ID S-116 Site Name Booths Mere Woodland Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? A piece of woodland along the side of Booths Mere. It is the start of the green corridor from open countryside to St. John's Wood and is part of the Booths Mere Local Wildlife Site. It contains a footpath which facilitates walking from the nearby housing estates. This will become more important when the adjacent site is developed with houses as directed by the Local Plan. Woodland Local Wildlife Site natural & semi natural green Bruntwood rbury Booths The Booths WA16 8AU http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.303608,-2.349416&z=16&t=k Page 38 of 42
LGS ID LGS-38 Site ID S-063 Site Name Sparrow Lane Allotments Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? One of only three allotments sites in Knutsford. Allotments are a highly valued recreation resource. Allotments allotments, community garde Knutsford Town Council Knutsford Allotment Society rbury Booths Booths Side Residential WA16 8AE http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.300402,-2.36134&z=16&t=k Page 39 of 42
LGS ID LGS-39 Site ID S-077 Site Name Cross Town Bowling Green Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? One of three bowling greens currently in use by open bowling clubs. It is a major recreation asset. Sports Facility outdoor sports facility Randle Brooks rbury Booths Sanctuary Moor WA16 8LY http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.297235,-2.362935&z=16&t=k Page 40 of 42
LGS ID LGS-40 Site ID S-037 Site Name Toft Cricket Club Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? It is a major recreation asset. Sports Facility outdoor sports facility Bruntwood Toft Cricket Club rbury Booths The Booths WA16 8NN http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.296145,-2.35603&z=16&t=k Page 41 of 42
LGS ID LGS-41 Site ID S-058 Site Name Booths Hall Playing Field Local Green Space Criteri t Extensive? It is a recreation asset that has potential for increased use. It has a history of community use for football. More recently it has been used as a rugby training ground. Future use will be rugby/cricket. Sports Facility Bruntwood Toft Cricket Club rbury Booths The Booths WA16 8GS http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=53.294885,-2.352924&z=16&t=k Page 42 of 42