Growth of Scarborough Study - Scarborough Borough Council

Qualitative Indicators
Dimensions Characteristics Also refer to
perspective without the major increase in number of employers implied
under this scenario, and vice versa. A major uplift of the town centre and
associated facilities, rapid expansion of Scarborough Business Park, land
assembly incentives, infrastructure provision, quality of environment and
aggressive marketing will be critical in attracting this rate of economic
growth, fuelled by what will largely be footloose companies attracted by
favourable public financial incentives and improved strategic transport
connections. A major occupier/ employer would be required as a catalyst to
form the critical mass to kick-start Scarborough, e.g. a Government-based
employer or one with strong business links with local expertise such as
advanced printing technologies.
Regional impacts This would require substantial regional planning and economic policy
support to shift development emphasis from other parts of the region to
Scarborough Borough. The case would be based not only on the need for
regeneration, linking need to opportunity, but also as a major contributor to
Principal design
characteristics
Transport strategy
Environmental
benefits
Quality of life (social)
infrastructure
regional economic and urban renaissance targets.
The focus on ‘urban village’ forms of expansion will require mixed-use
mixed-density development combined with strong, hierarchical forms of
urban structure and high-density corridor and nodal development to
support enhanced public transport. Quality and innovation of design,
particularly with respect to edge-of-town development, will be essential to
add value and respect the town’s townscape and landscape setting. The
scale of growth has the greatest propensity than other scenarios to
develop a wider range and quality of housing conducive with encouraging
more balanced demography.
Investment will be required in strategic transport connections in order to
support the high levels of economic growth proposed. Dualing of the A64
would be crucial under this scenario, sooner rather than later, along with
improvements in rail connections. Seamer station, serving the southern
urban villages, would require upgrading and increase in frequency of train
services. Internally, the town’s infrastructure would require upgrading,
based on an integrated transport package linked to the forms of
development outlined above. Measures to provide dedicated public
transport and safe walking/cycling routes must be considered to connect
areas of change with the existing urban area.
This would have significant impacts on the landscape, biodiversity, water
and other natural resources. Environmental management will be
paramount in new development and existing built-up areas, with a
particular focus on achieving more sustainable forms of development
through mixed use and tenure and the integration of green spaces and
sustainable transport routes. This provides a strong opportunity to promote
innovative sustainable building design. Tough energy and water
conservation targets would be required to maximise the efficiency and
longevity of infrastructure capacity. Notwithstanding significant investment
in new sewage treatment and energy supply will be required in the medium
to long term.
Community facilities will be required as part of new development, as a
matter of course. However, the scale and pace of development implied by
this scenario would require more innovative forms of design and
Numerical
indicators below
Sustainability
appraisal
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