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Falmouth Neighbourhood Plan

Community Engagement Spring 2015

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• Survey open during March, April and May 2015
• 1,308 returns
• 83% completion rate overall
• Statistical Significance
• Adult population (16 and above) of 18,592, confidence interval of 4 points
• Confidence level of 95% = 582 returns required
• Confidence level to 99% = 985 returns required
• All questions achieve at least 95% confidence level, most 99%.
• Age group balance reasonable but distorted in favour of 65+

Under 16 0% 17 -24 10% 25 -40 17% 41 -64 41% 65 -75 23% 76+ 9%

Age:

67.8% 63.4% 53.6% 50.1% 47.0% 46.5% 37.9% 29.8% 22.9% 15.0% 11.0% 10.5% 10.4% 8.4% 7.4% 6.1%

• Q1. How would you like Falmouth to be described in 15 years' time?

2.73 2.93 3.37 3.46 3.49 3.55 3.63 3.67 3.69 3.70 3.78 3.84 4.02 4.04 4.06 4.09 4.10 4.13 4.15 4.17 4.17 4.18 4.61 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 MORE ON STREET PARKING MORE SHOPPING FACILITIES PROTECTION FROM CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS MORE GREEN ENERGY PRODUCTION MORE SERVICE JOBS MORE OFF STREET PARKING SITES FOR HIGH QUALITY SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT DEVELOPMENT BETTER FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SAFER CYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ROUTES FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE MORE RECREATION (ALLOTMENTS, PLAYING FIELDS & LEISURE FACILITIES A BALANCED VARIETY OF HOUSING INVESTMENT IN INFRASTRUCTURE (WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE TREATMENT, ELECTRICITY … MORE USE OF LOCAL MATERIALS, FOOD, EMPLOYMENT PRESERVING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT OF FALMOUTH MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL BUISNESSES MORE GREEN SPACES AND TREES SITES FOR HIGH QUALITY MEDICAL AND CARE FACILITIES A COMMUNITY WITH A BALANCE OF AGES AND INCOMES MORE SKILLED JOBS A BETTER SENSE OF COMMUNITY PROTECTION OF LOCAL GREEN SPACES

• Q2. With sustainable development in mind, what do you think are the most important benefits the

Neighbourhood Plan should bring to Falmouth?

Yes 75% No 25%

• Q3. Do you go outside Falmouth for some services and facilities?

Yes No

57.0% 17.4% 16.9% 4.3% 3.1% 1.2%

0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% SHOPPING CHOICE LEISURE MEDICAL ACCESS SERVICES OTHER ISSUES

Q 4. Missing Facilities

0.2% 0.2% 0.4% 0.6% 0.6% 0.8% 1.0% 1.5% 1.9% 2.3% 3.5% 4.0% 4.4% 4.8% 5.2% 5.6% 6.5% 8.3% 23.5% 24.6% 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% MICRO BREWERY PANNIER MARET BOOKSHOP LOW COST SUPERMARKET VETS AND PET SUPPLIES MOTOR TRADERS ART/STATIONARY SHOPS FILLING STATIONS SPORTS EQUIPMENT SHOPS GARDEN CENTRES CHILDRENS CLOTHES AND TOYS FURNITURE/HOMEWARE FOOD SUPERSTORE SPECIALIST/INDEPENDENT SHOPS DIY/HARDWARE GROC./BUTHCHER/FARMERS MKT ELECTRIAL GOODS PREMIUM FOODSTORE DEPT AND CHAIN STORES CLOTHES/SHOES

Shopping Choice ‘Missing or inadequate’

0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 1.2% 1.2% 1.2% 1.2% 1.2% 7.0% 21.1% 21.6% 39.8% 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% 45.0% ALLOTMENTS CONTEMPORARY PERFORMNCE ART FOOTPATH LINKS TO COUNTRY MEETING PLACES NIGHT CLUBS SKATEPARK SOFT PLAY SURFING BEACHES BOWLING CASINO LIBRARY MUSEUM/CONTEMPORRY GLLERY PLAYING FIELDS RESTAURANTS/CAFES SPORTS/LEISURE CENTRE THEATRE/MUSIC VENUE STANDARD SWIMMING POOL

Leisure: ‘Missing or Inadequate’

3.3% 6.7% 10.0% 13.3% 26.7% 40.0%

0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% 45.0% PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CITIZENS ADVICE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS SERVICES BANKING/BUILDING SOCIETIES

Services: 'Missing or Indequate'

2.4% 4.8% 4.8% 9.5% 16.7% 21.4% 40.5% 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% 45.0% CAR HIRE MAIN LINE TRAINS RAIL BOOKING OFFICE FREQUENT BUSSES DISABILITY ACCESS CYCLING FACIITIES CHEAP PARKING

Access: 'Missing or Inadequate'

1.2% 3.0% 17.5% 78.3% 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% 90.0% OPTICIAN WALK IN GP SURGERY DENTISTS HOSPITLAL OUTPATIENTS/CLINICS/A&E

Medical: 'Missing or Inadequate'

8.3% 16.7% 25.0% 8.3% 41.7% 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% 45.0% GOOD SCHOOLS RELIGIOUS WORSHIP PUBLIC TOILETS RECYCLING FACILITIES STREET ENTERTAINMENT

Other Issues: 'Missing or Inadequate'

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 20 27 35 44 57 65 70 77 116 667

100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800

CALLINGTON HELFORD LISKEARD MEVAGISSEY NORTH COAST PROBUS STITHIANS TREVASKIS ELSEWHERE IN SW MINCK THEATRE TELFORD ELSEWHERE IN UK BUDOCK ST AUSTELL TAVISTOCK WADEBRIDGE BODMIN MABE ST IVES HAYLE CARNON DOWNS NEWQUAY PENZANCE BRISTOL LONDON CAMBORNE/REDRUTH INTERNET EXETER HELSTON PENRYN PLYMOUTH TRURO

Where do you go for them?

0.99% 1.23% 2.46% 3.33% 4.31% 5.42% 7.02% 8% 8.62% 9.48% 14.29% 82.14% 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00% CARNON DOWNS NEWQUAY PENZANCE BRISTOL LONDON CAMBORNE/REDRUTH INTERNET EXETER HELSTON PENRYN PLYMOUTH TRURO

Where do you go for them? 2

Q.6 What single change would most improve your quality of life as a resident of Falmouth?

Access Better Bus RoutesPublic ActivitiesLocalBuses

StudentsPolicingHousingCommunity

StreetSwimming PoolParking

GreenTownLitterShopsRent

FalmouthJobsBus Service Cycle Routes

Road Cycle LanesBeaches

Fields Litter BinsSea Front Gylly BeachWater

Front Smithick HillStudentControl

FalmouthEvents SquareRoadDocks

StreetWellington TerraceParkPoor

QualityTown Boslowick ShopsMoor Looks AwfulOld

Hill New SainsburysLandlords

Any areas where you think action is needed to improve the environment (e.g., neglected land and buildings, poor street-scene)?

2.42 3.43 3.14 3.06 3.57 2.47 2.71 3.02 2.43 3.96 3.03 4.10 3.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00

CONVERTING HOUSES AND OTHER BUILDINGS INTO FLATS SMALLER HOMES FOR OLDER MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY RENTAL ACCOMMODATION SELF-BUILD OPPORTUNITIES DWELLINGS BUILT TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT CHANGING REQUIREMENTS THAT … NEW FLATS LARGER FAMILY HOMES SHARED OWNERSHIP HOUSING ACCOMMODATION FOR TOURISTS SMALLER STARTER HOMES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE PURPOSE BUILT STUDENT ACCOMMODATION AFFORDABLE HOUSING DWELLINGS WHICH COMBINE LIVING SPACE AND WORKING SPACE

• Q7. What kind of housing should be built in the next 20 years?

4.20 3.51 4.26 4.16 3.82 3.63 3.87 4.09 4.33 3.32 3.62 3.92 4.20 3.89 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 SCALE & CHARACTER OF SURROUNDING BUILDINGS PLOT WIDTHS PROVISION OF OPEN SPACE AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES CONNECTIVITY WITH LOCAL FACILITIES (FOOTPATHS ETC) EXISTING URBAN PATTERNS OF STREETS AND FOOTPATHS THE EXISTING BUILDING SET BACK FROM ROAD USE OF LOCAL MATERIALS REFUSE AND RECYCLING STORAGE EXISTING TREES AND HEDGING INNOVATIVE DESIGN ARRANGEMENTS FOR FRONT GARDENS, WALLS, RAILINGS OR … DESIGNING OUT CRIME CAR & BIKE PARKING ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING AND PLANTING

• Q8. Thinking about where you live what do you consider are the most important

design features that should be considered in new development?

14.0% 70.4% 4.8% 10.7% 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% OTHER STREETS THE TERRACES TREVETHAN RD AREA ALL FALMOUTH

• Q9. Areas of Falmouth where the balance of the community or character of the area are at risk of

being harmed by changes in accommodation and occupancy type Those replying to the question on whether there are areas affected by changes in accommodation and

• ccupancy type was 696 (53.2%).

Concern also expressed about character change resulting from apartment and retirement development.

91.0% 81.0%

Community balance changed Character harmed

• Q10. If yes, which aspects are affected?

3.80 4.10 3.88 3.86 4.18

3.60 3.70 3.80 3.90 4.00 4.10 4.20 4.30 PARKING CONFLICT CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS CONFLICTING HOURS OF ACTIVITY REFUSE STORAGE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF GARDENS AND COMMUNAL AREAS

If you have answered yes to Q10, what aspects do you think harm the character of the area?

Yes 77% No 23%

• Q12. Would you support the principle of an Article 4 Direction that would control the

spread of houses of multiple occupation in Falmouth?

Yes No

Yes 94% No 6%

• Q13. Do you think that further developing Falmouth's docks as a centre for marine

engineering would provide more jobs in Falmouth?

Yes No

Yes 78% No 22%

• Q14. Do you think that dredging Falmouth Harbour to provide a deep water access

channel to the docks area is a good idea?

Yes No

Yes 74% No 26%

• Q15. Do you think that waterfront locations should be protected for use by sea-

based businesses and maritime tourism?

Yes No

2.74 2.43 3.94 3.36 2.40 4.33 3.92 3.42 4.16

0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 MULTI-STOREY CAR PARKING RESIDENTIAL FLATS OPEN SPACES AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES SEPARATE SERVICE ENTRANCES FOR VEHICLES ETC OFFICES EASY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS SHOPS CAFES, RESTUARANTS CONNECTIVITY WITH OTHER PARTS OF TOWN CENTRE (FOOTPATHS ETC)

• Q16. If parts of the town centre were to be redeveloped what do you think it's

most important to include?

4.10 4.32 3.97 3.32

0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 RESPECTING THE EXISTING URBAN PATTERN OF STREETS AND ALLEYWAYS MATCHING THE SCALE AND CHARACTER OF SURROUNDING BUILDINGS USE OF LOCAL MATERIALS INNOVATIVE DESIGN

• Q17. If parts of the town centre were to be redeveloped what do you think would

be the most important design features?

Moor Tregoniggie WoodsBickland Water Road High StreetPublic

CoastFox Rosehill Gardens ValleyBudock

Bosvale FieldBeach Rugby GroundParkPlaying

FieldsSwan PoolGreenbank GardensGreen

Sea FrontBoscawen Fields CentrePendennis

Point Events SquareRecreation Ground Lawn StepsWater

Front Falmouth Rugby ClubBeacon

• Q18. Any important public spaces or open areas that you feel may be threatened in the

future and should be protected?

1.81 3.86 3.97 4.08 3.99 3.94 4.30 4.37

0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 FOR MORE VEHICULAR TRAFFIC? FOR LESS VEHICULAR TRAFFIC? PREVENTING VEHICLES USING THE MAIN STREET AS A THROUGH ROUTE VEHICLE BANS DURING PEAK PERIODS DESIGNING IN REAR SERVICING OF PREMISES IN REDEVELOPMENT AND CONVERSION WHENEVER FEASIBLE IMPROVED OFF STREET PEDESTRIAN ROUTES LINKING LANES, NEW THROUGH ROUTES IN REDEVELOPMENT OR CONVERSION IMPROVEMENTS TO MAKE THE PEDESTRIAN ENVIRONMENT MORE WELCOMING (ESP FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES) BETTER ACCESS TO THE WATERFRONT

• Q19. Thinking about the economy of the Town's main shopping streets, do you

think planning policies for the town centre should require developments to provide:

Bus Services Speed RestrictionsProperty OwnersReduce TrafficPublic

SpacesToilets OpenSwanpool Port PendennisRoad Traders

StreetPublic TransportParkingAndy Hocking

FalmouthLocal CommunityNeeds Gyllyngvase Beach

StudentsPedestrian RoutesWater Front Multi Occupancy

Point Sea ViewsCycle Routes Young Children

• Q20. Any additional comments, ideas, or observations you have