Locality
- Immediately surrounded by major communities of Farnborough, Yateley, Sandhurst & Camberley at the intersection of the Hampshire, Berkshire & Surrey borders
- Adjacent to the boundary of the Special Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI) of Hawley & Minley Woods.
- Access to Blackwater Train Station with connections to both Reading & Guildford on the North Downs line
- Road network connections to surrounding areas by A30 and M3 junctions 4 and 4A
- Retail outlets of Aldi, Lidl in Blackwater centre and adjacent The Meadows shopping centre occupied by M&S and Tesco Extra
- Easy access to a number of urban centres by a variety of transport methods for staff recruitment
Travel
The location in the centre of the Hawley Green community promotes multi-model access to the site. The location benefits from:
- The transport analysis of the Hart area shows it as a predominantly car based transportation system. However, people will use alternative transport methods locally if safe and easy access methods are provided.
- A good pedestrian network exists around the site from all directions and a location close to Hawley Primary School encourages a single pedestrian journey.
- A simple and safe access route via Green Lane provides access for pedestrian and bicycle access to Blackwater centre and Blackwater station.
- Pavement access across Hawley Green links the Nursery with Hawley Green Primary School
- Safe access to the setting by a cul-de-sac road access road configuration with a continuous vehicle turning loop. Separated pedestrian and vehicle entrances
Population Demographic Insights
The Day Nursery setting is within the area of Blackwater & Hawley. This area is characterised as “Urban”, but combines both urban areas with adjacent “Rural” classified areas.
Blackwater & Hawley
Blackwater Valley Area
