LGS 22 South Head Drive, Chapel-en-le-Frith.
Local Green Space Number 22 / South Head Drive, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Triangular green space. Map Ref SK 061 812Criteria and reason for protection: / Comments
A small green space in between new houses, a brook and Hayfield Road which can be used for recreational purposes.
- Is the green space in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves?
- Is the green space demonstrably special to the local community and hold a particular local significance?
a)Are there significant views from the local area into or across the site? / YES. From houses nearby and from the road into the site
b)Does the site afford the public with significant views out into the wider countryside? / YES: Above the trees to the north east there are views of the foothills of Kinder Scout.
c)Does the site have special historic significance or features?
d)Does the site have recreational value? / YES: The site is used for family recreation and for local children to play
e)Is the site particularly tranquil?
f)Does the site have ecological value? / YES: Level grassy area surrounded by mature and smaller trees, together with hedges and a brook in a culvert. The site typical of green spaces which provide habitat for common birds.
g)Does the site form a significant green break within the settlement? / YES. A small green space in a residential area.
h)Are there other reasons that make the site special to local people? / The site is used for community picnics.
i) Is there evidence demonstrating that the site is special to local people? / Photographs below.
In response to a recent planning application HPK/2012/0697 45 residents signed a petition to keep this site as a green space.
- Is the green area:
b)an extensive tract of land? /
- YES
- NO: A small area approx 400 sq yds.
Is there public access to the site?
Would the site provide the public with amenity value without public access? / YES: open access to the whole area
Summary and recommendations: / This site should be protected as a Local Green Space because it forms a green space in a built-up area which can be used for family recreation and has the support of 45 local residents who live on the Hayfield Park Estate