Mixed use principle
Source: West Ramsey Development Framework March 2004
Development of this land should be undertaken only in accordance with an approved scheme for the whole area. This should provide, on the western two-thirds of the land, mixed density housing and a primary school (if required by the Department of Education). On the eastern third of the site, there should be light industrial development (see Policy R/I/P1(B)). Drainage arrangements must be such as to avoid adverse impact on water quality, fish, and freshwater invertebrate fauna in the Sulby River.
Development may be undertaken only in accordance with an overall scheme for the area. This scheme should be prepared after examination of the feasibility of providing a second crossing of the Sulby River, and should include:
Development of this area may be undertaken only in accordance with an approved development brief for Poyll Dooey/Ballachrink. This presumption will be in favour of Station Road to serve the area (reference: Policy R/R/P2D) and the relocation of the bus maintenance facilities to this area. A pumping station shall be located following discussion with the Department of Transport and be subject to an appropriate landscaping scheme.
A maximum of 3 hectares (approximately 8.0 acres) shall be reserved for industry as part of a scheme for the whole area (reference: Policy R/R/P2E).
The following guide is intended to offer advice on how crime prevention and reduction measures can be incorporated into the design of developments within the West Ramsey area. Applicants and developers should aim to, where appropriate, incorporate elements contained within guide into planning applications.
Appropriate design and layout of new development can help reduce the opportunity for crime, the fear of crime and lessen incidence of anti-social behaviour. New development should seek to reduce opportunities for criminal and anti-social behaviour, reduce the fear of crime and increase the likelihood of detecting crime. The ultimate objective of crime reduction is to create a safe environment for all. The Island has a low crime rate in comparison to the United Kingdom. However, if not addressed, fear of crime can become a significant problem in its own right. It can have a serious and lasting effect on the quality of life, particularly among those in the more vulnerable sectors of society, such as women, children, the disabled and the elderly. A reduction in the fear of crime is dependent upon reducing the risk of crime itself. This can be achieved through design and management of public areas, which seeks to influence the way the built environment is perceived by the public, and potential offenders alike.
It is important that all aspects of new development are considered at an early stage within the design project in order that potential conflicts, including those appertaining to crime prevention, can be resolved. Historically, initiatives that attempt to incorporate crime prevention measures at a later stage, particularly when the development is built, can prove to be expensive or even impossible.
The factors that influence crime, and anti-social behaviour, are complex but it is widely accepted that environmental factors can play a part. Crime prevention through environmental design is a world wide multi-disciplinary approach to crime reduction, and increasing perceived community safety. It seeks to influence the behaviour of the offender and acknowledges that the layout and design of the built environment can greatly affect crime patterns and trends, by either creating or reducing opportunities for criminal behaviour and public disorder. There are no fixed rules but there are a number of accepted principles that should be considered during the design process, including the following concepts:
Effective natural and passive surveillance is a basic element of crime prevention. It will deter the offender by making them feel vulnerable. Natural surveillance by the occupants of buildings, pedestrians, passing motorists and cyclists will assist in creating an environment within which the criminal is made to feel vulnerable and exposed.
For example, car parking areas, footpaths, open spaces and children's play areas should be located in order that they are capable of being viewed from adjoining properties, well used roads and footpaths. Effective lighting during the hours of darkness will encourage greater legitimate use of public areas and will assist in the detection of crime.
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