3.17 Clause B iv) identifies the Green Link corridor 1 Totton to Ashurst which aims to conserve and restore areas of coastal habitat, improve existing gateways between the New Forest National Park and the Waterside and enhance public open space provision and accessibility in and around Totton. It has identified several potential actions to support this:
Animate existing underpasses with lighting, planting and/or public art.
Manage vegetation along the A326 to further soften the influence of traffic at existing gateways.
Provide subtle signage or other appropriate way-finding aid along the boundary of the National Park.
Provide a new and improved walking and cycle route along Bartley Water connecting with Test Way in the east and Fletcherwood Road in the west.
Create a series of new multi-functional public open spaces along Bartley Water between Eling and Ashurst, incorporating Bartley Park.
Create new wetland habitat along Jacob's Gutter, for example at Pritchel's Copse.
Restore and conserve Eling and Bury Marshes in a ‘favourable’ condition
Figure 5 : Green Link 1 image extract from NFNPA Waterside Green Links Study (Arup)
Policy TE3: LOCAL GREEN SPACES
The Neighbourhood Plan designates the following Local Green Spaces, as shown on the Policies Map, for the purpose of applying NPPF National Decision-Making Policy HC8:
Calmore Recreation Ground
Bartley Park and Bartley Water (Myrtle Avenue to Goatee Beach)
Testbourne Play area (including Briarwood)
Land beyond Hawkers Close
Hanger Farm Park
Little Copse (North)
Rushington and Rumbridge Street (excepting SINC area)