The Penrith Strategic Masterplan - A Vision to 2050 September 2018 (Eden District Council)

The Penrith Strategic Masterplan A Vision to 2050 A plan for a better Penrith and Eden

September 2018

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7,000 New Jobs

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The Penrith Strat

A long term plan for Penrith The Penrith Strategic Masterplan is an ambitious plan that will allow us to develop a sustainable way forward for the next 30 years.

It addresses the key issues that could have an impact on Penrith’s future: •

A shortage of affordable housing

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A low wage economy

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Improving the vitality of Penrith town centre

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Improving traffic routes and reducing pollution

It will allow us to create a mix of new housing to meet local needs and attract higher paid jobs and protect our quality environment from speculative commercial development.

New jobs and affordable housing will help increase the working age population which, if we do nothing, is likely to drop significantly. The plan aims to attract new families to the area and encourage young people to stay.

It is designed to make the most of the many exciting opportunities on our doorstep such as the dualling of the A66.

Kevin Beaty Councillor Kevin Beaty E: edenleader@kevinbeaty.co.uk

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tegic Masterplan - A Vision to 2050 Why Beacon Villages will be good for Penrith and Eden: • The Beacon Villages will provide another 5,560 homes for the wider Penrith area over the next 30 years with three settlements that will reflect the style, character and quality of other parts of Eden.

• They will provide affordable housing as well as a mix of others to suit all needs.

Thus as well as new family homes, there will be smaller properties to help those looking to stay in the area when they retire.

• Around 7,000 new jobs could be created in the Penrith area through the allocation of more employment land.

• These new homes and jobs provided will lead to an increase in the working age population.

• We must safeguard the future of the Beacon. Eden residents are rightly protective of this wonderful area but without a viable plan for its future, we cannot be sure that it will be safe from unwanted development.

• Sustainable growth will support the latest in eco-living with lower energy bills for local people. Cycle routes and walkways will encourage people to leave their cars at home.

• A planned increase in our population will also sustain local businesses and support our high street.

Penrith Strategic Masterplan Preferred Option (Option 4) Proposed Employment Space Proposed Residential Space Proposed Spine Road Proposed Green Infrastructure Proposed Country Park Proposed Footpath/Cycle Links Existing Public Rights of Way Proposed Low Density Mixed Use Development Set Within Woodland Framework Proposed Junctions Improvements to Existing Roads Improvements to Existing Junctions Existing Green Infrastructure Retained New Local Centre Development Boundary Proposed School Sites Potential Northern Relief Road

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The Penrith Strategic Masterplan A Vision to 2050

Safeguarding The Beacon Safeguarding The Beacon is a top priority.

We believe the best way to protect its future is through this plan. It contains forward thinking proposals that will increase the space available to the public for walking and cycling. This would also give improved access to the tower and provide an attraction where people can enjoy spectacular views across Eden and into the Lake District.

If we do not plan for The Beacon’s future, there is a risk that developers will try to exploit this asset in an unplanned and insensitive manner whilst smaller scale projects may easily chip away at its edges.

We welcome your opinions and suggestions to help us to protect The Beacon for future generations.

How to get involved As Eden District Council continues to develop this plan, we want your views and suggestions on our proposals.

The ideas in this Masterplan will only happen with public support so it’s vital we have your input.

You can join the discussion in a number of ways: • By coming along to the Beacon Villages pop up shop in Penrith Town Centre located at 3 Middlegate, Penrith CA11 7PG (formerly the Flying Bacon) to learn more and have your say about the future of Eden. The pop up shop is an opportunity to discuss the proposals with Council officers and put your views forward.

The pop up shop is open as follows in September 2018: Monday 10 from 10am - 4pm & 6pm - 8pm Wednesday 12 from 10am - 4pm & 6pm - 8pm Thursday 13 from 10am- 3pm Saturday 15 from 10am - 2pm Tuesday 18 from 10am - 4pm Thursday 20 from 10am - 4pm Monday 24 from 10am - 4pm Wednesday 26 from 10am - 4pm Friday 28 from 10am - 4pm • As the Strategic Masterplan will impact on all areas of Eden, we are also arranging events across the District. Details of these will appear in the local press and on the Beacon Villages website and social media accounts throughout the engagement period which ends on Friday 2 November 2018.

• The Beacon Villages website has links to the background research and technical documents that have informed the Penrith Strategic Masterplan. These will be available at our consultation events, from Eden District Council offices and local libraries.

• Please send us your views by completing the questionnaire at www.beaconvillages.co.uk before Friday 2 November 2018.

Alternatively, get in touch in one of the following ways: Email: penrithmasterplan@eden.gov.uk Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Penrith2050 Follow the hashtag #Penrith2050 on Twitter www.beaconvillages.co.uk 18 • EdenLocal The magazine that relies on doors for circulation not sales