Zoning Newbridge
Open space is at a premium in Newbridge town. With rapid expansion the absence of open space is of considerable issue in Newbridge. Open space must be emphasized in the LAP in consideration of future population growth. The scarcity of open space/recreational zoned land is comprehensively insufficient in consideration of expansion of population in Newbridge. Predicted future growth is on a colossal scale with large scale apartment and housing developments . Its important that people living in apartments have recreational space, with consideration to lack of green space/gardens. Linear park’s size should be increased to accommodate the current and future large scale developments in the surrounding area. This could be accomplished on both sides of the river and would be of particular benefit to the people of Newbridge.
Linear park (zoned F)is a 9.5 acre unique natural river side park with an affluent abundance of ecological biodiversity. Linear park neighbors Ryston Social Club (KE1870F)(zoned:E), Ryston sports field (KE10104)(zoned E2).
Ryston Social Club (adjacent to Linear Park) is an essential asset and of considerable benefit to the people of Newbridge town. There are no other amenities in the town of Newbridge comparable to Ryston Social Club which comprises of an Award winning pitch and putt course / clubhouse/sports hall/car park. I’m appealing to the executive to ensure E zoning is maintained in this area.
Ryston Sports Field is situated adjacent to Linear park, part of our urban town center. This sports field was zoned E in our last Local area plan. During the course of the current local area plan a matrix was inserted to the zoning of this sports field from E to E2. This completely undermines the intent of zoning and should be expeditiously reverted to its original form. This matrix is of benefit to individuals for profit and of no benefit to the people of Newbridge and should be removed forthwith. I am appealing to the executive to remove this Matrix and return the area to its original zoning E.