Prestwich Village Neighbourhood Forum
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Read our draft ‘Design Code’ for Prestwich, your street may be pictured in it!
As part of our preparation of a Neighbourhood plan, PVNF commissioned planning consultants AECOM to prepare a Design Code that will set out clear principles for new development, changes to existing buildings and the use and treatment of public spaces within the PVNF area.
The need to improve the quality of new development and protect the character of the area’s heritage are issues that have emerged from our consultation events as having high priorities for the Plan. We are delighted with the final piece of work which is a comprehensive piece of work.
It sets out clear principles for new development, renovations and changes to existing buildings and the use and treatment of public spaces. It has done this by looking at the character of the Neighbourhood area and idenitified 4 area types, these being:
- Commercial hubs
- Historical residential
- Inter and post war residential
- Conservation areas
From these distinct area types Design Codes appropriate to each area type have been prepared.
A copy of the Design Code has been sent to Bury Council and they will also be publishing a copy of their website.
Once our Neighbourhood Plan has been approved, the Design Code will form part of the Neighbourhood Plan and the Statutory Plan for the Forum area
Click below to download a copy of it:
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The Neighbourhood Plan for Prestwich
We are a group of local residents who have used the ‘Localism Act’ to establish a ‘Neighbourhood Forum’ that will help develop Prestwich in the way that residents and local business want.
We will work with residents to create what is called a ‘Neighbourhood Plan’ – you can read all about what a Neighbourhood Plan is here: UK Govt – Neighbourhood planning (the link opens in a new tab in your browser)
The Neighbourhood Plan will take time to deliver, we are told typically 18 months or longer is the minimum it usually takes. During this period we will collect ideas, share information with you all about what we are doing but also what we learn about the wider developments across Manchester such Manchester’s future transport strategy so that we can see how this effects Prestwich.
You will also be aware that the Longfield Centre is being redeveloped. Although the Neighbourhood Plan will not be ready in time to influence this redevelopment, we will share with you the redevelopment plans that we become aware of and advise on how you can give feedback to the Council and the developers on their proposed plans.
