Penistone Markets Area Planning Brief - Barnsley Council Online

PENISTONE MARKETS AREAPlanning BriefJune 2005Provision of Bus facilitiesThe redevelopment should include the provision of the following:-• Provision for buses to enter and leave the site• 2 full length bus bays and a short bay for short-wheelbase buses.• Covered bus sheltersA weather protected route to take users from the buses to the supermarket isdesirable, provided that its appearance is appropriate for a Conservation Area interms of design and materials.It is important that the bus stops are conveniently located both for the supermarketand the existing town centre shops.The bus stop facilities must be suitably located and designed to ensure that peopleusing them feel safe whilst undertaking journeys by public transport, particularlywhen waiting in the evenings or late at night. The facilities should be well lit and notsituated at a part of the site that will feel isolated when the market and supermarketare closed.It is important that these facilities are provided, unless other design issues and theconstraints of the site preclude them.TaxisA taxi bay should be provided within the site. This must be located conveniently forthe dropping off and picking up of customers.5.0 PLANNING POLICY CONTEXTThe principles of facilitating a comprehensive development of the town centreremain as set out in UDP Policy PE 17 shown in appendix 1. Proposals which are atvariance with policy PE17, or other policies of the UDP, will, of course, be subject tonormal departure procedures.The relevant UDP policies and Supplementary Planning Guidance Notes are shownin appendix 1. Appendix 2 contains relevant Government policy guidance.6.0 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONSLocal styles and Heritage considerationsIt is important that all new development reflects and enhances the localdistinctiveness of Penistone Town Centre. Proposed development should reflectthe vernacular (local styles and construction methods). Please refer to the6Planning and Transportation Service