Draft Supplementary Planning Guidance - Stoke-on-Trent City Council

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30.0 Green Spaces and Play Areas 30.1 Quality green spaces in urban areas are fundamental to quality of life. They can make areas more desirable, support social cohesion, benefit children and young people and enhance the environment. Therefore green spaces must be accessible to all. 30.2 Paths in green spaces are vital to accessibility and should share the same design as urban paths / approach routes in terms of gradient and dimensions. 30.3 Surfaces should be smooth, firm and non-slip. The most satisfactory surface (if tarmac, concrete or asphalt are aesthetically inappropriate) is well-compacted limestone or sandstone aggregate which contains fine material for binding. When work is being carried out at a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), English Nature must be consulted. 30.4 Where path gradients exceed 1:20, appropriate handrails must be provided. See Section 18. Steep drops in gradient, for example, at the banks of a stream or river should be appropriately guarded. 30.5 Barriers to prevent motorcycle incursion into a green space must be carefully designed so as not to exclude people with pushchairs, cyclists with panniers and mobility aid users. 30.6 Seating should be provided to provide rest areas for older or disabled people. See 12.4. 30.7 Conservation Areas within the City represent a varied range of environments and have been identified in order that their special unique architectural or historic interest can be protected or enhanced. A number of conservation areas cover canals and adjoining towing paths. As with listed buildings (identified in Section 29), a flexible and pragmatic approach will be needed to ensure that the needs of the users are met and special attention is paid to preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of conservation areas. 30.8 The Sensory Trust can help with the design of accessible green spaces www.sensorytrust.org.uk 30.9 Accessible play space design can be found in Developing Access Play Space – A Good Practice Guide. E.mail odpm@twoten.press.net 45
Contact For further information or advice about inclusive design, please contact: Access Officer PO Box 630 Civic Centre Glebe Street <strong>Stoke</strong>-on-Trent ST4 1RF Telephone: 01782 232236/236667 Fax: 01782 236345 Minicom: 01782 236919 E-mail: disabledaccess@stoke.gov.uk Acknowledgement <strong>Stoke</strong>-on-Trent City Council would like to thank <strong>Stoke</strong> Access Group (STAG) for their help and support in the development of this document. 46
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