Buckshaw Village
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Buckshaw Village is a new residential and industrial area between the towns of Chorley
and Leyland
in Lancashire
, the original area of Buckshaw being part of Euxton
. It is one of the largest urban development sites in the North West of England.
The new development is taking place on the former site of the Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF) Chorley
, and covers several square kilometres. The area of land was known as Buckshaw, before it was requisitioned by the War Office
in the 1930s.
There are two listed buildings in this area that the ROF
had a duty of care over. They are, the smaller Old Worden Hall
, which has recently been redeveloped by the Maysand Group, the ancestral seat of a branch of the Farrington family associated with the Worden Park
historical ownership and the other building is Buckshaw Hall
, which was built in the 1650s for the Robinson family, land owners from Chorley
.
principles and aims to transform a brownfield former munitions site. All landscaping
is designed so that no earth is transported off-site with the stripped top soil now present in mound
s dotted around the village. A trial scheme is in progress which uses recycled garden waste combined with sandy clay loam
to produce compost
. The compost is then spread over the mounds to produce woodland areas and green public spaces.
The transport strategy also incorporates sustainable principles
with cycle lanes and public transport included in the masterplan. Improvements to the neighbouring M6
and M61
junctions have also been made. Public transport is also catered for by the new railway station that has been built.
Designing for storm water drainage
run-off
uses sustainable urban drainage systems
(SUDS) which ensure no discharge leaves the site into neighbouring water courses. Measures include roadside verge soakaways and the use of retention ponds which are fully integrated into the landscaping.
Amenities include a village centre (developed by Eden Park Developments Ltd) with shops and all-weather
sports pitches with future plans including a primary school and medical centre. Planning permission was approved in February 2007 for a community centre which will also provide office facilities for the local police.
Another major road named Buckshaw Avenue has been built running West-East through Buckshaw Village connecting Central Avenue to the A6. Buckshaw Avenue opened to the public in May 2007.
site is accessed via Buckshaw Avenue and is situated in the south-east portion of the Buckshaw Village site. This is adjacent to the 2½ hectare
plot occupied by Lex Auto Logistics' new distribution centre completed in late 2006.
Multipart Solutions Limited the successor to Chorley's Leyland Trucks
unit moved to a new purpose built site on Buckshaw in 2007.
Badger Office Supplies, the largest supplier of remanufactured ink
and 12th fastest growing company in the United Kingdom
, is situated near the Tesco
supermarket.
, Persimmon
and Rowland Homes. The homes are mainly targeted at the family market but many of the new homes are also specifically aimed at first-time buyers with measures such as shared ownership schemes. Additionally, a joint venture between the Hica Group and Caddick Group sees the construction of a new retirement village designed to accommodate 200 homes aimed at over 55's. This will be situated to the west of Central Avenue adjacent to BAE Systems
.
There is also an eco-friendly village built in conjunction with scientists from University of Manchester, who are testing various experimental and environmentally friendly principles. The homes will use a variety of energy sources, from geo-thermal and solar power
to wind energy
. The scheme is now a show village after opening on 25 May 2006.
and M61
, as well as the A6 and A49 roads.
Buckshaw Parkway Railway station serves the village and opened in on October 3rd 2011
The new railway station is situated opposite Runshaw College
A bus service run jointly by John Fishwick and Stagecoach
offers connections to Chorley, Leyland and Preston on route number 109. Stagecoach also run service 10 between Chorley and Buckshaw Village via Astley Village during the daytime every 30 minutes.
The developers of Buckshaw Village have incorporated an extensive cycle network into the masterplan and were awarded the 2005 Sustrans
National Cycle Network
Award for Excellence for Developer Infrastructure. Buckshaw Village forms part of the National Cycle Route 55 of the National Cycle Network.
(i.e. South Ribble
Borough Council) with a few homes on the Eastern side when built falling within the Whittle-le-Woods
parish boundary. The majority of the homes will be in the parish of Euxton
as part of the Astley & Buckshaw Borough Ward. Both Euxton
and Whittle-le-Woods
Parish Councils fall within Chorley
Borough Council.
It is understood Chorley borough will adopt all of Buckshaw Village within its boundaries once the development is complete with the village perhaps eventually having its own parish council.
Chorley
Chorley is a market town in Lancashire, in North West England. It is the largest settlement in the Borough of Chorley. The town's wealth came principally from the cotton industry...
and Leyland
Leyland, Lancashire
Leyland is a town in the South Ribble borough of Lancashire, England, approximately six miles south of the city of Preston.Throughout the 20th and 21st century, the community has seen a large growth in industry, population and farming, due to the establishment of Leyland Motors, housing...
in Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
, the original area of Buckshaw being part of Euxton
Euxton
Euxton is a village and civil parish of the Borough of Chorley, in Lancashire, England. The village is pronounced "Exton") and is situated just to the south of Leyland, and to the west of Chorley.-Early Industry:...
. It is one of the largest urban development sites in the North West of England.
The new development is taking place on the former site of the Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF) Chorley
ROF Chorley
ROF Chorley was a UK government-owned, munitions filling, Royal Ordnance Factory . It was planned as a Permanent Royal Ordnance Factory with the intention that it, unlike some other similar facilities, would remain open for production after the end of World War II; and, together with ROF Bridgend...
, and covers several square kilometres. The area of land was known as Buckshaw, before it was requisitioned by the War Office
War Office
The War Office was a department of the British Government, responsible for the administration of the British Army between the 17th century and 1964, when its functions were transferred to the Ministry of Defence...
in the 1930s.
There are two listed buildings in this area that the ROF
ROF Chorley
ROF Chorley was a UK government-owned, munitions filling, Royal Ordnance Factory . It was planned as a Permanent Royal Ordnance Factory with the intention that it, unlike some other similar facilities, would remain open for production after the end of World War II; and, together with ROF Bridgend...
had a duty of care over. They are, the smaller Old Worden Hall
Worden Park
Worden Park is a large area of parkland situated on the outskirts of Leyland, a town in the borough of South Ribble, Lancashire, England. It is less than a quarter of a mile from the town centre, yet is a peaceful and relaxed environment.-History:...
, which has recently been redeveloped by the Maysand Group, the ancestral seat of a branch of the Farrington family associated with the Worden Park
Worden Park
Worden Park is a large area of parkland situated on the outskirts of Leyland, a town in the borough of South Ribble, Lancashire, England. It is less than a quarter of a mile from the town centre, yet is a peaceful and relaxed environment.-History:...
historical ownership and the other building is Buckshaw Hall
Leyland, Lancashire
Leyland is a town in the South Ribble borough of Lancashire, England, approximately six miles south of the city of Preston.Throughout the 20th and 21st century, the community has seen a large growth in industry, population and farming, due to the establishment of Leyland Motors, housing...
, which was built in the 1650s for the Robinson family, land owners from Chorley
Chorley
Chorley is a market town in Lancashire, in North West England. It is the largest settlement in the Borough of Chorley. The town's wealth came principally from the cotton industry...
.
Sustainability
The village is being developed in line with sustainable developmentSustainable development
Sustainable development is a pattern of resource use, that aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but also for generations to come...
principles and aims to transform a brownfield former munitions site. All landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping refers to any activity that modifies the visible features of an area of land, including:# living elements, such as flora or fauna; or what is commonly referred to as gardening, the art and craft of growing plants with a goal of creating a beautiful environment within the landscape.#...
is designed so that no earth is transported off-site with the stripped top soil now present in mound
Mound
A mound is a general term for an artificial heaped pile of earth, gravel, sand, rocks, or debris. The most common use is in reference to natural earthen formation such as hills and mountains, particularly if they appear artificial. The term may also be applied to any rounded area of topographically...
s dotted around the village. A trial scheme is in progress which uses recycled garden waste combined with sandy clay loam
Loam
Loam is soil composed of sand, silt, and clay in relatively even concentration . Loam soils generally contain more nutrients and humus than sandy soils, have better infiltration and drainage than silty soils, and are easier to till than clay soils...
to produce compost
Compost
Compost is organic matter that has been decomposed and recycled as a fertilizer and soil amendment. Compost is a key ingredient in organic farming. At its most essential, the process of composting requires simply piling up waste outdoors and waiting for the materials to break down from anywhere...
. The compost is then spread over the mounds to produce woodland areas and green public spaces.
The transport strategy also incorporates sustainable principles
Sustainable transport
Sustainable transport refers to any means of transport with low impact on the environment, and includes walking and cycling, transit oriented development, green vehicles, CarSharing, and building or protecting urban transport systems that are fuel-efficient, space-saving and promote healthy...
with cycle lanes and public transport included in the masterplan. Improvements to the neighbouring M6
M6 motorway
The M6 motorway runs from junction 19 of the M1 at the Catthorpe Interchange, near Rugby via Birmingham then heads north, passing Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester, Preston, Carlisle and terminating at the Gretna junction . Here, just short of the Scottish border it becomes the A74 which continues to...
and M61
M61 motorway
The M61 motorway is a motorway in North West England. It runs from the M60 motorway northwest of Manchester and heads northwest past Bolton and Chorley to join the M6 just north of the junction between the M6 and M65 motorways to the south of Preston....
junctions have also been made. Public transport is also catered for by the new railway station that has been built.
Designing for storm water drainage
Drainage
Drainage is the natural or artificial removal of surface and sub-surface water from an area. Many agricultural soils need drainage to improve production or to manage water supplies.-Early history:...
run-off
Surface runoff
Surface runoff is the water flow that occurs when soil is infiltrated to full capacity and excess water from rain, meltwater, or other sources flows over the land. This is a major component of the water cycle. Runoff that occurs on surfaces before reaching a channel is also called a nonpoint source...
uses sustainable urban drainage systems
Sustainable urban drainage systems
Sustainable Drainage Systems , sometimes known as Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems , are designed to reduce the potential impact of new and existing developments with respect to surface water drainage discharges.-Background:...
(SUDS) which ensure no discharge leaves the site into neighbouring water courses. Measures include roadside verge soakaways and the use of retention ponds which are fully integrated into the landscaping.
Amenities include a village centre (developed by Eden Park Developments Ltd) with shops and all-weather
Artificial turf
Artificial turf is a surface manufactured from synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass. It is most often used in arenas for sports that were originally or are normally played on grass. However, it is now being used on residential lawns and commercial applications as well...
sports pitches with future plans including a primary school and medical centre. Planning permission was approved in February 2007 for a community centre which will also provide office facilities for the local police.
Industry / Commerce
Two halves of the development are separated by a major new road called Central Avenue. To the west is an industrial and commercial centre known as Matrix Business Park. Planning permission was granted in January 2007 for Buckshaw Village's first pub. The Pub which is owned and run by Marston's was named the Bobbin Mill, and is situated in Plot 1000B of Matrix Park, which opened on 7 April 2008.Another major road named Buckshaw Avenue has been built running West-East through Buckshaw Village connecting Central Avenue to the A6. Buckshaw Avenue opened to the public in May 2007.
Revolution Park
Plans were announced in February 2006 for a new industrial development called Revolution Park by property developers HelioSlough (a joint venture between Helios Properties plc and Slough Estates). The 30 hectareHectare
The hectare is a metric unit of area defined as 10,000 square metres , and primarily used in the measurement of land. In 1795, when the metric system was introduced, the are was defined as being 100 square metres and the hectare was thus 100 ares or 1/100 km2...
site is accessed via Buckshaw Avenue and is situated in the south-east portion of the Buckshaw Village site. This is adjacent to the 2½ hectare
Hectare
The hectare is a metric unit of area defined as 10,000 square metres , and primarily used in the measurement of land. In 1795, when the metric system was introduced, the are was defined as being 100 square metres and the hectare was thus 100 ares or 1/100 km2...
plot occupied by Lex Auto Logistics' new distribution centre completed in late 2006.
Buckshaw Link
Another commercial development by Helioslough called Buckshaw Link had been built and completed by late 2010 and all the businesses were in place by 2011. The link industrial estate is situated on land to the west of Revolution Park. A number of warehouse and industrial units are situated there, with 4 acres (16,187.4 m²) of space left over for other usage.Multipart Solutions Limited the successor to Chorley's Leyland Trucks
Leyland Trucks
Leyland Trucks is the UK's leading medium & heavy duty truck manufacturer and is based in the town of Leyland, Lancashire. It emerged from the bankruptcy of DAF NV as the result of a management buy-out in 1993, and was acquired by PACCAR in 1998, of which it is now a subsidiary...
unit moved to a new purpose built site on Buckshaw in 2007.
Badger Office Supplies, the largest supplier of remanufactured ink
Remanufactured Ink Cartridge
Remanufactured Inkjet Cartridge is a printer supply used for inkjet printers. It is made up of a used OEM cartridge that undergoes several processes for recycling, refilling, and selling...
and 12th fastest growing company in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, is situated near the Tesco
Tesco
Tesco plc is a global grocery and general merchandise retailer headquartered in Cheshunt, United Kingdom. It is the third-largest retailer in the world measured by revenues and the second-largest measured by profits...
supermarket.
Housing
Up to 2000 new housing units are being built by various housebuilders including Redrow, Barratt HomesBarratt Developments
Barratt Developments PLC is one of the largest residential property development companies in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1958 as Greensitt Bros. but control was later assumed by Sir Lawrie Barratt. It was originally based in Newcastle upon Tyne but is now located at David Wilson's former...
, Persimmon
Persimmon plc
Persimmon plc is a British housebuilding company, headquartered in York, England, at a building called Persimmon House. The Company is named after a horse which won the 1896 Derby and St. Leger for the Prince of Wales. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE...
and Rowland Homes. The homes are mainly targeted at the family market but many of the new homes are also specifically aimed at first-time buyers with measures such as shared ownership schemes. Additionally, a joint venture between the Hica Group and Caddick Group sees the construction of a new retirement village designed to accommodate 200 homes aimed at over 55's. This will be situated to the west of Central Avenue adjacent to BAE Systems
BAE Systems
BAE Systems plc is a British multinational defence, security and aerospace company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that has global interests, particularly in North America through its subsidiary BAE Systems Inc. BAE is among the world's largest military contractors; in 2009 it was the...
.
There is also an eco-friendly village built in conjunction with scientists from University of Manchester, who are testing various experimental and environmentally friendly principles. The homes will use a variety of energy sources, from geo-thermal and solar power
Solar power
Solar energy, radiant light and heat from the sun, has been harnessed by humans since ancient times using a range of ever-evolving technologies. Solar radiation, along with secondary solar-powered resources such as wind and wave power, hydroelectricity and biomass, account for most of the available...
to wind energy
Wind energy
Wind energy is the kinetic energy of air in motion; see also wind power.Total wind energy flowing through an imaginary area A during the time t is:E = ½ m v2 = ½ v 2...
. The scheme is now a show village after opening on 25 May 2006.
Transport
Road connections nearby include the motorways M6M6 motorway
The M6 motorway runs from junction 19 of the M1 at the Catthorpe Interchange, near Rugby via Birmingham then heads north, passing Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester, Preston, Carlisle and terminating at the Gretna junction . Here, just short of the Scottish border it becomes the A74 which continues to...
and M61
M61 motorway
The M61 motorway is a motorway in North West England. It runs from the M60 motorway northwest of Manchester and heads northwest past Bolton and Chorley to join the M6 just north of the junction between the M6 and M65 motorways to the south of Preston....
, as well as the A6 and A49 roads.
Buckshaw Parkway Railway station serves the village and opened in on October 3rd 2011
The new railway station is situated opposite Runshaw College
Runshaw College
Runshaw College is a further and higher education college based at three centres in Leyland and Chorley, Lancashire, England.-History:The college was founded in Leyland when the sixth forms of Parklands High School and Balshaw's CE High School were amalgamated in 1974 to make a sixth form college...
A bus service run jointly by John Fishwick and Stagecoach
Stagecoach North West
Stagecoach North West is a major operator of bus services in North West England. It is a subsidiary of the Stagecoach Group, and has its origins in the purchase of Cumberland in 1987 and Ribble in 1988 from the National Bus Company. The head office of Stagecoach North West is in Carlisle...
offers connections to Chorley, Leyland and Preston on route number 109. Stagecoach also run service 10 between Chorley and Buckshaw Village via Astley Village during the daytime every 30 minutes.
The developers of Buckshaw Village have incorporated an extensive cycle network into the masterplan and were awarded the 2005 Sustrans
Sustrans
Sustrans is a British charity to promote sustainable transport. The charity is currently working on a number of practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport, to give people the choice of "travelling in ways that benefit their health and the environment"...
National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network
The National Cycle Network is a network of cycle routes in the United Kingdom.The National Cycle Network was created by the charity Sustrans , and aided by a £42.5 million National Lottery grant. In 2005 it was used for over 230 million trips.Many routes hope to minimise contact with motor...
Award for Excellence for Developer Infrastructure. Buckshaw Village forms part of the National Cycle Route 55 of the National Cycle Network.
Divisions
Buckshaw Village is currently split with sections in three Parish and Borough boundaries. Matrix Park and much of the north west side of the village is in LeylandLeyland, Lancashire
Leyland is a town in the South Ribble borough of Lancashire, England, approximately six miles south of the city of Preston.Throughout the 20th and 21st century, the community has seen a large growth in industry, population and farming, due to the establishment of Leyland Motors, housing...
(i.e. South Ribble
South Ribble
South Ribble is a non-metropolitan district and borough of Lancashire, England. Its council is based in Leyland.In May 2007, the council was officially declared "Excellent" by the Audit Commission, gaining its place among the best 5 district councils in the country,-Overview:On 4 October 2007, a...
Borough Council) with a few homes on the Eastern side when built falling within the Whittle-le-Woods
Whittle-le-Woods
Whittle-le-Woods is a village and civil parish of the Borough of Chorley in Lancashire, England. Residents of Whittle-le-Woods are called Whittlers....
parish boundary. The majority of the homes will be in the parish of Euxton
Euxton
Euxton is a village and civil parish of the Borough of Chorley, in Lancashire, England. The village is pronounced "Exton") and is situated just to the south of Leyland, and to the west of Chorley.-Early Industry:...
as part of the Astley & Buckshaw Borough Ward. Both Euxton
Euxton
Euxton is a village and civil parish of the Borough of Chorley, in Lancashire, England. The village is pronounced "Exton") and is situated just to the south of Leyland, and to the west of Chorley.-Early Industry:...
and Whittle-le-Woods
Whittle-le-Woods
Whittle-le-Woods is a village and civil parish of the Borough of Chorley in Lancashire, England. Residents of Whittle-le-Woods are called Whittlers....
Parish Councils fall within Chorley
Chorley
Chorley is a market town in Lancashire, in North West England. It is the largest settlement in the Borough of Chorley. The town's wealth came principally from the cotton industry...
Borough Council.
It is understood Chorley borough will adopt all of Buckshaw Village within its boundaries once the development is complete with the village perhaps eventually having its own parish council.