Scenario Concepts
Potential Growth Scenarios
Four concepts have been identified to show the potential levels of growth that could be achieved to the west of Penkridge. They include three concepts that are focussed on land owned by Staffordshire County Council to explore the potential levels of growth that could be achieved at different scales and combinations. The fourth concept illustrates the full potential for growth and encompasses wider landholdings.
These four concepts are supported with a summary of the key components and an overview of the levels of investment they could support for Penkridge.
Concept 01
Extension to North West Penkridge
Most limited in scale, located to the north west of Penkridge on land held by the County Council.
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Approximately 580 new homes
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Pedestrian/cycle route under the Levedale Tunnel
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Section of spine road delivered and future-proofed for further connections
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Limitations due to existing highways – upgrades necessary
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Small neighbourhood centre.
Concept 02
Extension to South West Penkridge
Focusses growth to the south west of Penkridge on land held by the County Council and the benefits that could be delivered.
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Approximately 2,080 new homes
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The new junction from A449 (Rodbaston) and bridge over the railway
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Spine road future-proofed for further connections
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Riverside Park (south of Penk/Whiston Brook)
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Sports fields
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New First School (2 form entry)
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Improvements to cycle link on A449 into Penkridge and pedestrian/cycle links to Penkridge Station
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Some 3rd part land required for junction/bridge
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Local centre adjoining school
Concept 03
Extension to West of Penkridge
Forms a combination of Concepts 1 & 2 to the west of Penkridge utilising the full scope of land held by the County Council and additional potential benefits that could be delivered.
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Approximately 2,660 dwellings
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The new junction from A49 (Rodbaston) and bridge over the railway
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New road bridge over Penk
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Spine road future proofed to the north for further connections
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Riverside Park (south and north of Penk)
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Sports fields
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A new first school
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Pedestrian/cycle route under Levedale Tunnel
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Improvements to cycle link on A449 into Penkridge and pedestrian/cycle links to Penkridge Station
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Some 3rd party land is required for the junction/bridge
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Two mixed use local centres
Concept 04
The wider Penkridge Growth Opportunity
Explores the full scope for comprehensive growth that includes land held by the County Council and encompasses wider landholdings and the wider benefits that could be delivered.
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Approximately 4,860 dwellings, including land to the north of Penkridge and immediately west of the station
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The new junction from A449 (Rodbaston) and bridge over the railway
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The new junction from A449 (Rodbaston) and bridge over the railway (north of Penkridge)
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New road bridge over Penk
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Complete western spine road
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Riverside Park (south and north of Penk)
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Sports fields
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Two new first schools
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New Middle and High School campus
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Investment in improving public realm/streetscape in Penkridge
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Improvements to cycle link on A449 into Penkridge and pedestrian/cycle links to Penkridge Station
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3rd party land required for junctions/bridges and development
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New outdoor sports campus near station and Monckton Leisure Centre
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Three mixed-use local centres
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Mixed-use/commercial development near the station
