SWOC analysis for Alney Island






Strengths
  • Large areas of existing woodland
  • Two main existing car park provided
  • Excellent primary road links to the rest of Gloucester, the Midlands and the south west (M5)
  • Views out of site to Gloucester Cathedral, the midlands (countryside), river Severn and Gloucester Docks
  • Strong transport links to the site by car, bus, bicycle, including a footpath which connects Malisemore to Gloucester
  • Views into the site from A40, A417 and Castle Meads Way roads, and the south Wales to Gloucester railway line
  • River servern makes the site an island and has good ecological attraction benefts (Severn bore).
Weaknesses
  • Surrounded by the River Severn, difficult to create new access points
  • Main roads and the railway divide the site and create noise pollution
  • Static caravans in part of the site are unsightly
  • Industrial infrastructure (pylons/substation) which could be seen as unsightly/ placed inconveniently
  • Rubble piles from demolition of previous buildings causes issues
  • Rugby club on site may have strong opposition about the changing of land use
  • High water table due to the surrounding river
  • Regular flooding could constrain the buildable areas of the site
  • Very narrow pedestrian footbridge to Gloucester Docks could constrain the site and through flow
Opportunities
  • Historic Telford designed bridge provides good views into the surrounding landscape and site
  • Remains of the old road through the site is connected to the A417 providing a potential access point for the site
  • Brownfield areas of the site are ideal for vehicular parking or new constructions
  • Low lying, flat, multifunctional spaces are opportunity for events
  • Historic bridge with access to the A40 main road
  • Multi-modal-access to Gloucester and the wider region
  • Many flats and brownfield parts of the site which are very buildable and have many potential uses

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