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Proposed Development off Low Wood Road, Nottingham 10 Accessibility This section considers the range of services in the surrounding area that are accessible by sustainable transport modes, with a particular emphasis on walking, cycling, car-sharing and public transport. Figures J-D0915_R0_602 and J-D0915_R0_603, in Appendix B, show the defined walking isochrones and cycling routes for the development. Figure 602 shows walking isochrones at 400, 800 and 1200 metres to provide a measure of scale. It is considered that the acceptable and preferred maximum walking distance outside town centres will be 800 and 1200 metres. These maximum distances from the development are taken from the Institute of Highways ‘Journeys on Foot’ guidance. The range of services available within the area has been grouped under a number of headings and is summarised below. It is considered that the proposed development will attract a range of people of all ages, professions and backgrounds who will also have access to the services identified below; • Education - Hempshill Hall Primary School and Horsendale Primary School are located approximately 0.35 and 0.5 kilometres, respectively from the proposed site. Rocking Horse Nursery is located approximately 1.1 kilometres from the proposed development on Cinderhill Road with Ellis Guilford Comprehensive School located approximately 2.5 kilometres from the proposed site on Bar Lane. Bilborough College is located on College Way. • Shopping/Retail – The village of Bulwell is situated approximately 1.5 kilometres to the north east and features a range of local amenities including supermarkets and local shops. Approximately 4.5 kilometres to the west of the site lies Giltbrook which features a large shopping complex including Ikea, Decathlon, Pets at Home, SCS to name a few. Nottingham City Centre is located approximately 5.5 kilometres to the south east and has a wide range of shops that include branded retail stores, food outlets, sandwich shops and other stores. • Recreation/Leisure – The Lenton Centre and Spa Leisure are located approximately 5.5 kilometres and 8.0 kilometres, respectively from the proposed site. Savoy Cinema Ltd, Cinema screens is located 5.5 kilometres from the proposed development. Bulwell Library is the nearest library to the proposed development, located approximately 1.5 kilometres to the north east of the site. • Health and Community - The nearest General Practice services are available at the Assarts Farm Medical Centre and Bulwell Health Centre that are both approximately 1.0 kilometre from the site location. Nottingham City Hospital is located on Hucknall Road and is approximately 4.0 kilometres east of the proposed development. • Employment – having reviewed employment within close vicinity of the site it is evident that the following key employment areas can be accessible from the proposed development; 40
Proposed Development off Low Wood Road, Nottingham Industrial Park located off Millenium Way is approximately 500 metres to the south east of the site; Nottingham city centre central business district located approximately 6.0 kilometres to the south east of the site. A Light Industrial Estate is located of Sellers Wood Drive approximately 1.5 kilometres from the site; Commercial park located off Woodhouse Drive Approximately 1.5 kilometres to the south west; Large shopping complex at Giltbrook Retail Park approximately 4.5 kilometres to the west. 41
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