Urmston, Flixton and Davyhulme

Urmston, Flixton and Davyhulme are residential areas in the north west of the Borough. Their location is separated from the rest of the borough by the Manchester Ship Canal to the west, the M60 to the east, and the River Mersey forming the southern edge. Together the areas retain a distinct identityThe identity or character of a place comes from the way that buildings, streets and spaces, landscape and infrastructure combine together and how people experience them. More, known for their verdant qualities, with large open green spaces interspersed amongst housing which is often set along established tree lined streets and avenues.

The area is generally suburban in characterCharacter includes all of the elements that go to make a place, how it looks and feels, its geography and landscape, its noises and smells, activity, people and businesses. This character should be understood as a starting point for all development. Character can be understood at three levels; the area type in which the site sits, its surroundings and the features of the site. More and while there are some terraced streets close to the historic town centre of Urmston, the urban form beyond is typically less dense, with a proliferation of semi-detached and detached post-war houses that have generous plots.

A number of the streets benefit from a distinct planned form which results in wide avenues that integrate tree lined verges and cycle lanes, separating pedestrians from vehicular traffic.

Redevelopment in Urmston town centre has led to the loss of some of the historic grain, but has however, contributed to a resurgence in the local high street.

The area’s geographic spread and relative isolation has led to a slower rate of development. Nevertheless, the area has good potential for high quality residential design and the generous streets provide an opportunity for creating exemplar active travelMaking journeys by physically active means like walking, wheeling or cycling, rather than motor vehicle. More routes.