Conservation in the community

The natural environment and wildlife are one of Holbeck Urban Village's major assets and it is essential that these are preserved and maintained as development unfolds.

Developers are encouraged to make landscaping and planting a central component of their proposals in order to support and attract wildlife. This includes features such as 'green roofs' to encourage nesting and roosting. The otter habitat should also be protected at all times.

Built environment

Conservation also extends to the built environment. There are over 33 listed buildings in the area and safeguarding this legacy is of the utost importance.

To complement the existing structures a detailed programme of public realm works and infrastructure has been devised to ensure that the public environment is a safe, clean and attractive place for the local communities. The public realm programme includes projects to introduce public art to the area, walkways, street furniture, courtyards and other public spaces. The design and selection of materials for these projects should seek to retain and enhance the urban grain of the area.

Highways teams have been studying traffic flows through and within the village with a view to minimising traffic impacts and creating a more pedestrian friendly environment. Where possible, routes will be enhanced to enable access for cycles and pedestrians and promote alternative methods of transport.