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November 2015 Riseholme Neighbourhood Plan Community Final Report Riseholme Neighbourhood Plan Community Final Report
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Contents Page
What is Community Lincs 1 Contents 2 Appendices 3 What is Neighbourhood Planning 4 Introduction and Brief 4 Client Brief 5 Methodology 5 Riseholme Parish Council 6 Community and Stakeholder Engagement 6 Consultation Activity 1: 9th March 2015 6 Key Points 10 Consultation Activity 2: Community Questionnaire and Youth Questionnaire 10 Summary of Results of Main Questionnaire 11 Key Points 24 Summary of the Result of the Youth Questionnaire 26 Consultation Activity 3: Riseholme Focus Group 1st September 2015 33 Key Points 38 Consultation Activity 4: Feedback Event 12th November 2015 38 Riseholme Social and Economic Profile 40 The Local Plan 41 Final Conclusions and Recommendations 42
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Appendices
Appendix 1 Riseholme Neighbourhood Plan Flyer
Appendix 1a Attendees
Appendix 2 Survey Cover Letter
Appendix 3 Riseholme Questionniare General
Appendix 4 Riseholme Youth Questionnaire
Appendix 5 Comments Question 12
Appendix 6 End of Survey Additional Comments
Appendix 7 Focus Group Invite
Appendix 8 Riseholme Consultation Feedback Flyer
Appendix 9 Riseholme Parish Profile
Appendix 10 Lincs Laboratory Comment
Appendix 11 Letter Edward Leigh
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What is Neighbourhood Planning?
Neighbourhood Planning is one of the new community rights, along with Community Right to Build, Community Right to Bid, Community Right to Challenge and Community Right to Reclaim Land.
Neighbourhood (Development) Plans give communities direct power to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and shape the development and growth of their local area over the next ten, fifteen, twenty years in ways that meet identified local need and make sense for local people. Local people are able to choose where they want new homes, shops and offices to be built, have their say on what those new buildings should look like and what infrastructure should be provided.
A Neighbourhood Plan provides the opportunity for communities to set out a positive vision for how they want their community to develop. They can put in place planning policies that will help deliver that vision or grant planning permission for the development they want to see.
To help deliver their vision communities that take a proactive approach by drawing up a Neighbourhood Plan and secure the consent of local people in a referendum, will benefit from 25 percent of the revenues from the Community Infrastructure Levy arising from the development that takes place in their area.
Neighbourhood Development Plans will become part of the Local Plan (when completed in this area of Lincolnshire) and the policies contained within will be used in the determination of planning applications.
It must be stressed that the policies produced cannot block development that is already part of the Local Plan (if in place). What they can do is shape where that development will go and what it will look like.
Introduction and Background
Riseholme Parish Council began their Neighbourhood Plan in January 2015. On the advice of West Lindsey Planning Department Riseholme sought support from consultants to undertake community consulatation and engagement as part of the process. Community Lincs were approached to undertake this work.
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Client Brief
Having successfully applied for a grant from the ‘Supporting Communities in Neighbourhood Planning’ programme, Riseholme Parish Council commissioned Community Lincs to undertake a Community Consultation initiative recognising community engagement as a key element of the process.
The brief required:
• Awareness raising with the wider community to foster common understanding of Neighbourhood Planning.
• Undertake initial consultation within the community to identify issues and themes relevant to Neighbourhood Planning.
• Undertake a comprehensive process of consultation and involvement of the local community and relevant stakeholders to support the development of policy and content for the Riseholme Neighbourhood Plan.
• Compile a report of findings that could be used to support the development of the vision and policies that form part of the final Neighbourhood Plan document.
Methodology
Community Lincs working in partnership with Riseholme Parish Council agreed to organise and facilitate the following activities:
• Visioning and awareness raising event with the wider community and stakeholders.
• Community wide questionnaire based on initial visioning event.
• Focus group with community members and other stakeholders.
• Community planning/consultation feedback event involving the wider community and stakeholders.
• Process and analyse the information gathered.
• Produce a report for submission to Riseholme Parish Council, identifying key themes, issues and needs.
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Riseholme Parish Council
Agreed to support this work by:
• Marketing the consultation process within the community using materials supplied by Community Lincs.
• Providing contact details for local groups and stakeholders.
• Providing venues and refreshments for the various events.
• Providing parish councillors to support Community Lincs officers in discussions with local people.
Community and Stakeholder Engagement
Community consultation activities included 2 evening events, a focus group and questionnaires for residents and young people under 18 years of age. Other identified Stakeholders i.e. Lincoln University (landowners), Bishop Burton College, Lawress Hall (HMRC) local business Lincolnshire Laboratories, District and County Council representatives and the local MP were invited to all events and given the opportunity to put forward comments. Those received are included as Appendices in this report.
Consultation Activity 1: 9th March 2015
This first event was the start of the comprehensive engagement process and aimed to enable attendees to improve their understanding of Neighbourhood Planning by providing information about the process, what’s involved , its influence as a planning document and other potential benefits. A promotional flyer was distributed to every household (Appendix 1).
The event sought to identify issues and themes relevant to Neighbourhood Planning, providing people with comments boards and maps on which to record their views. Attendees had the opportunity to talk to Parish Council members and Community Lincs staff throughout the event.
20 people attended the event, 100% of those who completed the evaluation felt that undertaking a Neighbourhood Plan was the right course of action for the community. (Appendix 1a) List of Attendees.
Activities
1. Participants were asked to record their views under specific headings. As a way of identifying common themes similar responses have been colour coded.
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Leisure and Recreation Growth Traffic, Transport and Road Safety Housing Local Environment Any other comments
The comments received were as follows:
What needs to change?
It would be good if there was an easier way to cross the A46 roundabout.
Limited housing on Brown Field sites, including campus area. No other significant building should be allowed.
Very limited housing in the area of listed buildings in a style to match.
Brownfields sites can be sympathetically given limited development in keeping with rest of the area. What needs to change is viewing Risehome as a cash cow rather than a huge asset.
Inappropriate housing development which will destroy much needed green space, once it has gone it can’t come back.
Agricultural County - prime land here, less and less being used or proposed for this activity. New college on showground should still have use of the surrounding land to promote practical teaching of agriculture, horticulture and fleet management.
Preserving the northern Green Wedge is essential to provide a recreational area for relaxation - maintaining a natural corridor for wildlife and preserving the identities of nearby village.
We agreed structure plan after years of negotiation. Green Wedge also the result of hard local work. We don’t trust the planners to really take on board what the area wants when other pressures are applied.
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We need to accept development will happen, as it has in the past. Many properties down the lane have been built in previous gardens or allotments. We need to take the opportunity to make the change at an appropriate level not large development.
Expanding boundaries of Lincoln City.
University’s need for finance to increase city presence. Planners not seemingly aware of what makes Lincoln, especially its approaches so attractive. Green approaches on all sides sets it apart as a diamond. Special relevance to History/Tours.
Breach of Northern Rim would give precedence. Keep Lincoln a special jewel of values - not just commercial profit.
Large development of any kind would alter the character of special area so rare so close to a city. Lincoln in danger of becoming ‘ordinary’ small city, character being lost and with loss of tourist appeal too.
Disposal of Riseholme campus by Lincoln University is greatest threat.
Retaining farmland as such as the University is keen to sell it off to pay for city sites.
What do you feel makes a neighbourhood good to live and work in?
The following comments were recorded by attendees.
Healthy Environment. Consideration for others. Friendly neighbours.
Community/neighbourhood. Places for children. Recreational facilities. Pleasant environment.
Character, easy access to walking and general relaxation possibilities. In this area being near to large village facilities and the city but having the feel of being in a special bubble. Room to expand the spirit.
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2. Participants were able to view maps of the parish and use appropriate coloured flags to place their comments on specific location sites. The colour code and number of comments were as follows.
Leisure and Recreation 4 Health 1 Traffic, Transport and Road Safety 11 Housing 3 Local Environment 20 Any other comments 2
Need to have a crossing so residents can cross to the shops (across A46).
Brownfield housing.
No amenities for meetings for the residents.
AEE proposed 20mw solar farm. Awaiting potential appeal.
Skills and Participation
The success of this Neighbourhood Plan will rely on the efforts of the community regardless of prior experience or background. Attendees were asked to indicate their interest in being involved in supporting the Neighbourhood Plan and where possible what skills or interests they may have.
3 people completed the skills form and two provided their contact details. This information was passed on to the Parish Council so they could make contact and secure involvement.
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Key Points
All attendees who completed the evaluation were supportive of the development of a Neighbourhood Plan for Riseholme.
The number of comments collected were not enough to draw any firm conclusions but have enabled common themes to emerge that could be taken forward in further consultation activity.
The Local Environment, Roads and Traffic generated the most comments:
• Local Environment.
A desire to protect the Northern Green Wedge and the historic green space within Riseholme Park. Protection of agricultural fields and views. Flood risk areas to be managed.
• Traffic, Transport and Road Safety.
Need to have a crossing so residents can cross the A46 safely was mentioned several times. The state of the roads in the parish and unsuitability for coaches is seen as an issue.
• Development
Attendees are keen to avoid large scale development that would endanger the unique rural setting of Riseholme but no real opposition recorded to small scale development was recorded.
Consultation Activity 2: Community Questionnaire and Youth Questionnaire
Based on the information event in March 2015 a questionnaire was compiled and sent to every household in July along with a separate questionnaire for young people.
See covering letter (Appendix 2), main questionnaire (Appendix 3), and Youth Questionnaire (Appendix 4).
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Summary of the results of the main questionnaire
The household questionnaire was hand delivered to all 130 occupied households in the parish and later collected by members of the steering group. A total of 79 completed questionnaires were returned, 2 returns were found to be blank, giving a response rate of 61%.
89% of respondents agreed that Riseholme should develop a Neighbourhood Plan, the remaining 11% were of no opinion.
The top 3 reasons respondents were attracted to living in the parish were:
Easy Access to Lincoln 82.20%
Peaceful/ Quiet 74.00%
Open Countryside 64.40%
Figure 1 lists all the reasons given
Answer options Response count Response percent Easy Access to Lincoln 60 82.20% Peaceful / Quiet 54 74.00% Open Countryside 47 64.40% Good Environment 45 61.60% Clean and Tidy 41 56.20% Green Space 40 54.80% Proximity to Nature 39 53.40% Agricultural Setting 32 43.80% Historic Parkland 30 41.10% Cost of housing 24 32.90% Ancient Buildings 21 28.80% Strong Sense of Community 13 17.80% Good Transport Links 11 15.10% Good School Catchment 10 13.70% Figure 1
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Figure 2 18 other comments were recorded and are listed
Subject Comment Work Near where I work.
Work related.
Close to work.
Good access to ring road for travel to work.
Nature/rural space We enjoy not having street lighting and living on a quiet peaceful lane.
Not an estate of houses.
View of the cathedral from across the fields. I wanted to live with similar views to our first house which I loved years ago but we couldn’t afford to keep it and sadly had to sell it.
The fact is it is protected by a Green Wedge site safeguarding for future generations.
Family/friends Close to family.
We came here for family reasons but it is a very nice place to live, some country space is needed.
Close to work, friends and family.
Other As a tenant, availability of high quality flat.
Size of property required.
Safe area, low vandalism, good police, fire and hospital services.
Born in Riseholme, I chose to return here to live.
We didn’t know we lived in Riseholme until after we moved in.
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Subject Comment Query I am not sure what you mean by green-space. My understanding is vegetated land or water set aside for recreations in an urban area, Riseholme is not an urban area.
Reasons that have altered over time It was relatively quiet, this has diminished with poor quality noisy tarmac on the A15 and A46 and increases in traffic since the A46 was duelled to Leicester.
Easy access to Lincoln no longer applies as there are no buses serving Riseholme.
Figure 2
The Environment
The questionnaire asked respondents to rank a number of environmental features as shown in Figure 3:
Answer Very Important Not Have no Response Options important important opinion Count Protecting local wildlife 53 23 0 0 76 and habitats Preserving the Northern 48 15 1 5 69 Green Wedge Protecting woodland 50 23 0 0 73 Maintaining farmland for 48 25 1 1 75 future generations Reducing Carbon 38 23 8 2 71 Footprint Light Pollution 33 28 7 3 21 Historic parkland and 46 20 1 6 73 garden Keeping Riseholme in its 50 19 2 4 75 unique setting Answered question 77 Skipped question 2 Figure 3
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To identify those features most important to responders we have ranked them using the total number of respondents who have rated the various aspects of the environment as either very important or important.
Using this analysis the top three are:
1. Protecting local wildlife and habitats.
2. Protecting woodland.
3. Maintaining farmland for future generations.
Figure 4 gives the full breakdown
Answer Very Important Total Options important Protecting local wildlife and habitats 53 23 76 Protecting woodland 50 23 73 Maintaining farmland for future generations 48 25 73 Keeping Riseholme in its unique setting 50 19 69 Historic parkland and garden 46 20 66 Preserving the Northern Green Wedge 48 15 63 Light Pollution 33 28 61 Reducing Carbon Footprint 38 23 61 Figure 4
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Development
What are your views as to what type of development you feel would be appropriate within the parish?
50 45 40 Not sure/Don't know 35 30 Strongly agree
25 Disagree 20 Agree 15 10 Strongly agree 5 0 Sport Housing Business space facilities Community Educational community Agricultural Community Farming in the Rural activities Nature Reserve Nature research facility support facilities Leisure activities
Figure 5
In order to ascertain the most appropriate development types that responders supported we ranked the results using the total number of respondents who have either strongly agreed or agreed to the types of development detailed in the questionnaire.
This methodology identified:
1. Leisure Activities e.g. walking, orienteering.
2. Farming in the Community.
3. Nature Reserve.
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Figure 6 shows the breakdown of responses using the above approach
Strongly Agree Agree Total Leisure Activities e.g. 43 27 70 walking, orienteering Farming in the 36 34 70 Community Nature Reserve 38 27 65 Sport e.g. cycling, 25 35 60 rowing, running, fishing Rural Activities e.g. 23 33 56 dog training, horse riding Agricultural 21 34 55 Research Community Space 26 24 50 e.g. playing field Business e.g. rural 10 35 45 crafts Educational 16 28 44 Facilities for children and adults Community Support 14 30 44 Facilities Housing 8 19 27 Figure 6
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There were 7 additional comments.
Information boards would be good. A grassy area to sit and picnic. More use of the church as Community support depends on a place (hub) for the parishioners. specifics; Riseholme may not be an The community needs a hub, place appropriate place for some types to meet for meetings or coffee and of physical disabilities. Otherwise a chat. We need this now. happy to see a diverse and caring community.
At present time the road and verges are unsuitable for running, walking etc. due to un-kept road and especially for students walking in the dark, it is very dangerous. Housing in the right locations with good road access.
There is enough traffic from horse boxes and buses and Veolia lorries.
I have no difficulty with development suitable to maintain the unique rural setting of the area. A good pub.
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Housing Development
The need for housing in Riseholme
Yes No Don't know
13%
46%
41%
Figure 7
Figure 7 illustrates that there is mixed opinion as to whether respondents feel that there is a need for housing in the parish.
There was also a split in the number of homes that should be built if a need was identified as Figure 8 illustrates.
Figure 8
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What can be ascertained is that only 5% of the 75 responders to this question wanted to see development in excess of 100 homes.
Figure 9 shows the most popular type of homes that responders feel should be built if development were to happen. The results have been tabled below to illustrate the most popular answers based on the strongly agree or agree categories. The top three responses are highlighted in blue.
Strongly Agree Agree Environmentally 35 22 Friendly homes Affordable Homes 19 26 Larger / Family 9 29 Homes e.g, 3 + beds Smaller Homes e.g. 8 30 1-2 beds General Market 7 31 Homes Retirement Homes 10 26 Homes for Rent 6 22 (local people) Homes for rent (for 6 11 more people either anyone) strongly disagreed or disagreed (39) Sheltered Homes 2 17 more people either strongly disagreed or disagreed (31)
Figure 9
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Business Development
When asked whether there was a need for business development in the parish within the next 20 years the response was divided as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10
Responders who felt there is a need for business development were asked to identify the type and size of business from the options offered. Figure 11 illustrates the findings.
Yes No Don’t know Small employment 27 5 2 without buildings Small employment 25 4 5 with buildings Large employment 22 8 4 without buildings Only buildings for 18 11 5 agriculture Medium sized 12 13 4 employment without buildings Medium sized 12 14 5 employment with buildings Large Employment 4 20 5 with buildings Figure 11 20. Riseholme Neighbourhood Plan Community Final Report
Community Space and Infrastructure
Currently the parish owns no land of its own. When asked the question 62% of responders were in favour of ownership if land could be identified.
Figure 12
The questionnaire did not clearly identify the type of community space that responders would like to see or the types infrastructure that would need to be upgraded. Figures 13 and 14 show the breakdown of the responses collected.
Figure 13
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Figure 14 has been created to show the priority order of the responses.
We need more of this now We are okay now but would Agree We will not without development need more with new need more of this development Improved IT/broadband Road network improvements Street lighting
Safe pedestrian crossing Health Facilities School facilities and on the A46 Health facilities Public Transport Core Utilities Transport Footpaths Park/ playing field , Play area Road network for small children and School improvements facilities Play areas for small Community Buildings and Park/playing field, children Transport Drainage/Sewerage, Community Buildings and Footpaths Park/playing Field Public transport, Street lighting, Drainage and sewage Drainage/Sewerage Footpaths Public Transport Street lighting and Safe pedestrian crossing on Play area for small Community Buildings A46 children, Safe pedestrian crossing Road Network Core utilities Improvements Core Utilities ( gas, electric Improved IT/ water) broadband Transport School and Health Facilities Figure 14
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Responders supplied 11 additional comments (Full list Appendix 5)
A designated dog walking area that is fully enclosed. Places to bring the community together e.g. tea shop, community centre, nursery/childcare.
The internet facilities on St Georges Lane are still Victorian and absolutely appalling.
Information boards along Somewhere to sit and picnic. the footpaths stating the local wildlife and insects to be found.
Getting involved
28 responders indicated that they would like to be involved in the Neighbourhood Plan; they also indicated the skills they could offer and provided contact details. This information has been passed separately to the Parish Council and is not contained within this public document or the appendices.
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Age profile of responders
Figure 15 shows the age breakdown of the responders who answered the question.
Answer Options Response Percent Response Count 18 - 29 years 3.2% 2 30 - 44 years 19.4% 12 45 - 59 years 30.6% 19 60 - 79 years 45.2% 28 Over 80 years 1.6% 1 Answered question 62 Skipped question 17 Figure 15 Additional Comments
Questionnaire responders were invited to include additional comments. 22 were recorded and can be found as (Appendix 6).
Key Points
• The questionnaire produced a 61% response rate.
• All but 3 of the 79 questionnaires completed were hard copy.
• 75.8% of responders who answered the question were between the ages of 45-79 years with a significant 45.2 % falling in the 60-79 age group. This factor could influence some of the questionnaire findings and should be taken into consideration. Riseholme has a lower than average population over the age of 65 (9%) then the England average (16.3 %).
• The top 3 reasons for people being attracted to living in the area were Access to Lincoln, Peace and Quiet and Open Countryside. A close 4th was the Good Environment.
• Responders rated all options related to the environment question quite highly; top three were:
1. Protecting the local wildlife and habitats. 2. Protecting woodland. 3. Maintaining farmland for future generations.
• From the options available, for appropriate development over the next 20 years, Leisure Activity (e.g. walking, orienteering), Farming, and a Nature Reserve were more popular options than Business Development.
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• The response breakdown of responders’ views on whether there would be a housing need over the next 20 years was very close with only 4 more responders saying “yes” than “no”.
• Although a quarter of responders were not in favour of any housing development the majority were in favour of some small scale development in the next 20 years (a contradiction to question 5 where housing was seen as the least appropriate type of development needed). 25-50 houses received the highest ranking of 22% of responses. Only 5% of responders were in favour of development of over 100 new homes.
• The most popular type of property cited by responders from the options available was “Environmentally friendly homes”, affordable homes was the second most popular option.
• Homes available to rent on the open market and sheltered homes were the least popular of housing type options.
• The split between responders in favour or against business development was only 2, i.e. 44.2 % in favour as opposed to 41.6% opposed.
• Those in favour of business development identified small employment without buildings and small employment with buildings as the preferred option. The third most popular option was large employment without buildings. It can be deduced that employment opportunities that require little building development is more favourable to responders.
• 61.3 % of responders would like to see the parish own community space although question design did not identify what this space could be used for.
• The question regarding “Improvements needed to the Infrastructure, without Development”, highlighted IT / Broadband, crossing the A46 and Public Transport as the most popular responses. “Improvements with Development”, responders rated Road Network Improvements, Health Facilities and Core Utilities as the most important infrastructure improvements required. Park / play area was fourth in this category and 5th in the category where it was deemed important without further development. This response may have been higher if the survey had attracted more people from the 18-49 age range. (Young people questionnaire response numbers were low although 3 responders mentioned investing in a park).
• The questionnaire produced 22 additional comments representing a participation rate of 27.8%.
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Summary of the results of the Youth Questionnaire
The survey was delivered and collected from all 130 occupied households in the parish. There were 10 responses to the youth survey. The 2011 census indicated 70 young people under 16 were living in the parish giving a response rate of approximately 14 %.
Of the 5 responders who gave their age: 3 were under 11 years old, 1 between 15-16 years old and the other in the 17-18 years old bracket. 8 of the respondents were still at school , 1 at university and 1 did not say.
100% of responders said they liked living in the parish.
The following comments illustrate what responders feel are the best things about the parish.
“The quietness, the animals (farm). “The open space, escape The college because I can from the hustle and bustle of ride my bike, Football pitch, a city or town” the roads, the lake”
“Cow and sheep in field; Country walks and spotting animals, rabbits running around, pretty area”
“It is usually a nice quiet place “The area is very quiet and as it is not really busy” peaceful. This way one does not have to be worried about going out on their own”
“Not much traffic, live near “Not noisy, can’t hear any the fields” busy roads, lots of cute “It is a nice place, never wildlife, nice scenery any crime. I feel safe leaving woodland and fields, doesn’t my car on the drive. The area smell bad as no factories “ is also nice.”
26. Responders indicated what improvements they would like to see in the parish.
“Nothing.” “Internet connection is slow. Roundabout difficult to cross.”
“More social events within Riseholme that children of my age would turn up to, “Have a small park and other than that football nets on the goals. nothing else.” Maybe a small shop, Small skate park, paths to
ride my bike safely.”
“Park nearby.”
“More bin collections. More access to better internet (Virgin).”
“The speed at which some of the cars come down here.”
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Figure 1 and 2 illustrate how from the options given responders spend their leisure time.
Answer Options Response Percent Response Count Meeting friends 77.8% 7 Watching TV 66.7% 6 Using a computer/laptop or 77.8% 7 playing computer games Playing or participating in 55.6% 5 sport Generally hanging around 33.3% 3 with friends Walking 44.4% 4 Den building 22.2% 2 Cycling 55.6% 5 Pond dipping 0.0% 0 Bird watching 0.0% 0 Exploring 33.3% 3 Answered question 9
Figure 1
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Figure 2
The most popular activities are meeting with friends and using a computer/laptop or playing computer games.
The 3 other activities mentioned by the responders were:
Archery, badminton and dog walking.
Responders were asked what community facility they would invest money in and the reasons why they would invest.
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The table Figure 3 shows the responses
If you were investing money into a Why would you want to invest your money community facility, what would you invest it in this facility? into? More sports facilities Model club aeroplane Because there aren’t any here at the moment A park within Riseholme Young children and older members of the public would enjoy it Getting rid of the potholes Because I have often fallen off them and fallen from my bike A park or play area for older and younger Because there isn’t one in Riseholme and children the ones in Lincoln are difficult to get to because of the roundabout Swimming pool, community place for There is not much to do in Lincoln people to rent Play areas / parks To encourage playing
Figure 3
Young people were asked whether the roundabout on the A46 that divides the Parish creates difficulty when crossing. As Figure 4 illustrates 50 % think that it does.
Figure 4
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Although only 50% thought the A46 created difficulties when crossing 80% felt the roundabout should be improved to make crossing the road safer.
Responders were asked how well they think that nature and the green space in and around Riseholme is protected? (Natural environment).
There were 9 responses to this question presenting a split in opinion regarding how well the green space is protected:
Very well 2 Well 3 Not well 4 Poorly 0
Responding to who should be responsible for protecting the natural environment responders gave the following answers from the options presented (tick all that apply).
District Council 6 Parish Council 6 Parishioners 5 Other 3 = don’t know, Government, University of Lincoln
Figure 5 illustrates where young people feel they would like to be in 10 years’ time.
Still be living in Riseholme Living elsewhere in Living outside Lincolnshire Lincolnshire I will still be in college or A nice place to bring up I hope to be living outside university so I probably children the UK won’t have my own home Because I like the space Want to be living and and quiet working in the USA teaching sports I just like it A nice place to bring up children I like living here Figure 5
The numerical response breakdown to this question:
Still be living in Riseholme 6 Living elsewhere in Lincolnshire 1 Living outside Lincolnshire 2
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3 responders made additional comments at the end of the survey.
“The overhanging trees “Add more stuff for kids but “I hope Riseholme stays on the A46 makes cycling don’t add so much stuff how it is.” hard.” that people from outside Riseholme will constantly come over.”
Key Points
All responders said they like living in the parish.
They particularly value the wildlife, peacefulness, fields, woodland and open spaces. Improvement suggestions were activities for young people, a park / playing field and better internet connection. The most popular financial investment suggestions also related to park / play area in Riseholme.
The most popular leisure time activities are meeting friends and using IT. However playing sport and cycling were enjoyed by over 50% of the respondents.
Although only half of respondents thought the A46 created difficulties when crossing, 80% felt that the roundabout should be improved to make crossing the road safer. The results showed a split in opinion over how well respondents felt the green space is protected. The District, Parish Council and Parishioners were seen as having responsibility to protect the natural environment.
7 of the 9 respondents said they imagined themselves to be living in the county in 10 years time with 6 of these stating they thought they would be in Riseholme. The main reason cited was because they like living in the parish.
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Consultation Activity 3 : Riseholme Focus Group 1st September 2015
Introduction
This event was widely promoted to parishioners and other stakeholders including local businesses and Lincoln University (major landowner). It was attended by 13 people including parishioners, Riseholme’s County Councillor, a representative from Bishop Burton College and a member of the District Council’s planning department. Two further parishioners gave their apologies in person and asked to be kept informed, along with Lincolnshire Laboratories a local business. (Appendix 7 invitation).
The purpose of the focus group was to look in more detail at some of the analysis findings from the community questionnaire.
The following four areas were the discussion topics:
• Business development • Housing development • Community space • Environment
Power Point slides demonstrating the questionnaire analysis of these areas were used to promote discussion.
Business Development
When asked whether there is a need for business development in the next 20 years responders to the questionnaire were divided 46% Yes , 42% No, with 14% not knowing.
Those in favour of business development identified: small employment without buildings and small employment with buildings as the preferred option. The third most popular option was large employment without buildings. It can be deduced from these results that employment opportunities that require little building development was more favourable to responders of the questionnaire.
• Focus group attendees supported agricultural diversification of the current college site particularly any that promoted rural crafts. The current buildings could be adapted for other use but new buildings would have design limitations particularly on land that is part of the Green Wedge.
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• Focus group attendees supported agricultural diversification of the current college site particularly any that promoted rural crafts. The current buildings could be adapted for other use but new buildings would have design limitations particularly on land that is part of the Green Wedge.
• Bishop Burton College’s lease of the site from Lincoln University expires in 2012. Bill Meredith representing the college said that they would like to remain lease holders and value the assets the site provides for the education of their students. The new buildings next to the showground are an expansion of their services not a replacement for the facilities available to them at Riseholme. Bishop Burton are keen to develop.
• “ Field to Fork Education” for Students.
• Bishop Burton did express interest in purchasing a piece of land at the Riseholme site but this was declined by the university.
• Suggested businesses put forward:
Dairy Site - available for milking and teaching purposes Farm Shop (Ice cream / Cheese Products) Dairy Diversification ideal subject for the college Hotel / Nursing Home would have little impact on the environment and could be accommodated in the current 80’s style buildings. An example would be a University hotel / Conference facility such as Warwick University Farm Park Garden Centre
• The group felt that there were many small business opportunities meaning the college site need never be vacant.
• Luke Brown from the District Council mentioned the Welbeck Estate in Nottinghamshire which is a thriving business site with a similar heritage and historical significance as Riseholme.
• There is also a wedge of land privately owned on the other side of the A46 (Part of Green Wedge) for consideration.
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Housing
In identifying whether there is likely to be a housing need in the next 20 years questionnaire responders opinions were fairly evenly split:
Yes 46.1% No 40.1% Don’t know 13.2%
In looking at the types of homes 57 responders identified environmentally friendly homes as an important specification. There was a mix of the types of homes responders felt were needed, the least popular being homes to rent for people who were not local.
• The group put forward the need for quality mixed housing that takes account of the local environment. Poundbury sympathetic design and good quality materials.
• National shortage of bungalows for older people.
• Local plan has a 20% target for affordable housing as part of any development of over 10 homes.
• Brownfield sites could be used for housing but low density build.
• Agreed that housing on the college site should not be recommended (could set a precedent).
• The draft local plan for Central Lincolnshire (West Lindsey, Lincoln City and North Kesteven) does not identify Riseholme as an area for growth. Current availability of land could see 16 new homes within the 20 year life of the plan. Focus group attendees are happy with this allocation figure and understand that the local plan should manage development in the right locations.
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Environment
Amongst the main reasons why responders to the questionnaire were attracted to living in Riseholme were the Peace and Quiet, Open Countryside and the Good Environment. Questionnaire responders also rated the following amongst the most important aspects of the local environment:
• Protecting the local wildlife and habitats.
• Protecting woodland.
• Maintaining farmland for future generations.
Focus group attendees highlighted:
• The importance of local heritage including the historic buildings and archaeology found within the historic parks and gardens. There is a medieval village site within the park that has listed status.
• The flora within the habitat - the group would like to see such developments as wildflower meadows and habitat that would support the protection of bees and the protection of species such as owls, bats and kites.
• Protection of woodland including the avenue of lime trees and the vistas and views of the landscapes both looking into and out of the park should be protected.
• Low levels of traffic - although the shortcut (rat run) between the A46 and A15 of concern. A reduction in the speed limit on the A46 close to the parish was put forward by a local resident.
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Community Space
61.3% of responders to the questionnaire would like to see the parish own its own community space. Although the question design did not identify what this space could be used for, a park / play area was suggested as an infrastructure improvement, but was only the 4th most popular suggestion response when asked what infrastructure requirements the community felt were required. This response may have been higher if the questionnaire had attracted more people from the 18-49 age range(22.6% of responders were between the ages of 18 and 44 years).
Amongst the young people who completed the youth survey suggestions for improvement to the parish were activities for young people, a park / playing field and better internet connection. The most popular financial investment suggestions also related to a park/play area in Riseholme.
Focus group attendees place value on the following:
• The retention of permissive rights.
• The parish church to be kept for use by the community.
• Access rights to the space afforded them on the college site.
Visioning
The group put forward suggestions that could be incorporated as part of the final vision statement. A vision statement can be used to underpin the Neighbourhood Plan that Riseholme develops.
A vision will:
• Translate into objectives. “Riseholme will maintain and further develop its Agricultural Heritage and • That are translated into planning policies. Educational Facilities. Providing training for people to support their own sustainability.” “The parish of Riseholme will “Maintain Riseholme’s be the guardian of open unique and historical space for local people and heritage by preserving its the City of Lincoln - runners, historical and landscape “Vista’s and Views of walkers, joggers, providing attributes for future the landscape.” the “Green Lungs generations.” of Lincoln”
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Key Points
Focus group attendees support the agricultural diversification of the current college site Attendees felt that there are many small business opportunities so the site need never be vacant.
Housing on the college site should not be recommended. Happy with allocation of housing recommended in the draft local plan and recognise that this plan does not see Riseholme as a potential growth area.
Protection of key environmental features important to attendees as is the unique local heritage.
Statements that could be incorporated into the final vision statement were formulated.
Consultation Activity 4: Feedback Event November 12th 2015
17 people attended, 6 people gave their apologies. Attendees represented local community, local business and Lincoln University.
The university representative Alexander McCallion Assistant Director of Planning and Development Deloitte Real Estate has provided a statement of the university’s vision for the Riseholme Site. This statement has already been forwarded to the Parish Council, due to formatting it cannot be included in this report.
Primarily this event was an opportunity to provide feedback from the community questionnaires and the focus group through visual displays.
In addition attendees were able to make supplementary comments and put forward suggestions for the development of a vision statement.
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Only 4 comments were received in addition to those comments put forward through the other consultation activities.
Housing
I would be against any housing being built on Grange Farm which is currently owned by the University of Lincoln, or any of the fields / yard beside and at the end of St George’s Lane. This land is all in a Trust formed in 1947 which needs to be kept for the learning of generations to come as it was intended, not lost forever.
I do not want to see any houses built on the yard at the end of St Georges Lane which is called Grange Farm, or the surrounding farmland. All the land is in a Trust for the benefit of learning for the community. I do not want this valuable commodity to be lost to housing. As one parishioner quite rightly said “once it’s gone, it’s gone”.
I agree totally with this comment.
Furthermore the road (St George’s Lane) , is not suitable for more housing).
Development
Regarding the University of Lincoln @ Riseholme. There have been many past agricultural inventions / innovations in Lincoln and at the University in the past, and to lose this important learning site would be to miss out on innovations in the future.
We do not know what the future of agriculture will be, but with a United Kingdom population of 63 million rising all the time there is a lot of people who need to be fed. From variety of seeds and types of soil through to storage and all the steps in between, progress needs to be made.
To make a living today in farming, farmers need to be employers, accountants, crop experts, mechanics, have knowledge of animals and diseases (in animals, soil and plants), have knowledge of marketing and when and where to sell their products. They need to be a constant weather forecaster and to survive they need to diversify into maybe food manufacturing, shops, holiday accommodation and visitor attractions to name a few.
I can see a point where the whole system is all going to crack under the strain, but without training and help this will happen sooner rather than later.
We don’t know what the future holds, but the University land was put into a trust to safeguard it for future generations. Let us see them (the University) put it to good use.
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Highways
Potholes down the lane towards the A46 near the Hunt (?) is a death trap for axles. If a horse box was forced by the sometimes racing drivers into it there could be serious financial consequences. Highways have been continually informed and still ignore it.
Riseholme Social and Economic Profile
Community Lincs compiled a profile of the parish. This profile is relevant for the Neighbourhood Planning Steering group’s scoping exercise and can be accessed via (Appendix 9).
Summary of the profile
• Riseholme parish contains two ancient monuments and a private park that is registered in the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens.
• The number of working age adults is higher than the county or England wide figures and the percentage of adults over 65 year is significantly lower.
• Only 6.8% of the population do not own a car.
• Access to key services is generally better than the county average.
• Inward migration was 7.1% over a ten year period (2001-2011).
• The working population of Riseholme have a higher weekly earned income than both the county and England averages.
• The number of people out of work is well below the English average.
• Housing type in Riseholme is predominately detached and semi-detached dwellings with a low level of social housing provision. This could be attributed to the parish having few services and its close proximity to Lincoln where 21.5% of property type is social housing.
• There is a much higher than average lack of central heating in the Riseholme properties.
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The Local Plan: West Lindsey, Lincoln City and North Kesteven
The Local Plan is due for adoption in 2016. The Plan is a planning policy document that local planning authorities are required to produce. It is used as a guide against which planning applications will be determined for such things as:
• The location of new homes.
• The creation of new jobs.
• The protection of open spaces.
The plan must be in accordance with the National Policy Planning Frame Work (NPPF).
The Local Plan will cover the Districts of West Lindsey, North Kesteven and the City of Lincoln. The Local Plan has to be independently examined by an appointed planning inspector; it is estimated that this will be in the spring of 2016 with adoption by the end of that year.
Riseholme’s Neighbourhood Plan will need to consider the key issues and principles coming from the Local Plan’s consultation in preparing its own document. It may be that the Local Plan will address a number of the fundamental issues raised in Riseholme which would mean that the Neighbourhood Plan could potentially have fewer policies and be a simpler, more selective document.
The Neighbourhood Plan cannot promote less development than the Local Plan recommends but can, if passed by the inspector, specify policies and guidance on how new development should be designed, orientated and located.
The Neighbourhood Plan can also guide the provision of infrastructure e.g. setting out priorities for new development such as upgrading local paths and open spaces. In addition it can identify the need for new community facilities and where they should be located.
The Neighbourhood Plan will become part of the Local Plan for the area if successful at the referendum stage.
The Central Lincolnshire authorities support the production of Neighbourhood Plans and are happy to assist in their production.
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Final Conclusions and Recommendations
The community have had the opportunity to have their say on key issues pertinent to Neighbourhood Planning through a wide range of consultation activities including events, surveys, focus group, and social media over an 8 month period.
Other key stakeholders such as the University of Lincoln have been invited to comment and attend the various consultation events. We have been disappointed with the lack of engagement from the university. However at the time of completing this report Deloitte Real Estate acting on behalf of the university has submitted a vision for the Risehome Campus as part of their master plan for the site. They plan to share the draft master plan with the community and other stakeholders in the New Year.
Attendees at events indicated that the information provided enabled an improved understanding of Neighbourhood Planning and the process involved.
Support for the development of a Neighbourhood Plan for Riseholme is very strong.
The questionnaire produced a very pleasing response rate.
The youth questionnaire however produced a disappointing return.
28 local people have indicated an interest in supporting the development of the Neighbourhood Plan, these people should be approached by the Parish Council to ascertain if they are willing to support the next stages of development.
Protection of the unique heritage of the parish is of high importance to parishioners, as is the retention of the flora, fauna, vista and views.
Protecting the local wildlife and habitats, protecting woodland and maintaining farmland for future generations are seen the most important aspects of the local environment.
The development of small rural craft businesses received support from the focus group attendees supporting the questionnaire analysis of those in favour of business development identifying small employment without buildings and small employment with buildings as the preferred option.
Safe crossing of the A46 is a re-occurring theme throughout the various consultation activities.
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Throughout the process local residents and businesses had the opportunity to post comments using social media via: http://padlet.com/CommunityLincs/RiseholmeNP. There were no comments posted on the padlet, however it is possible that the many resources available there were viewed but we have no way of recording this.
Recommendations
In accordance with the community consultation we have undertaken, Community Lincs offer the following recommendations:
• Officially develop a Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group consisting of parish councillors and those residents who have put themselves forward for a more proactive role in the formation of the Neighbourhood Plan.
• Conduct an assets mapping exercise within the steering group; i.e. assess the skills, expertise and interests of those individuals involved, in order to assign appropriate actions to drive the Plan forwards.
• Devote particular effort to formulating an appropriate vision statement for the Neighbourhood Plan and consult the community on this.
• Subsequently frame the objectives; it is important to remember that the vision informs the objectives which then inform the policies.
• Seek expert support and guidance at the policy writing stage in order to create clear, succinct policies. West Lindsey District Council (WLDC) should be able to assist Riseholme in locating such expertise.
• Ensure the community continues to have its say on the evolution of the Neighbourhood Plan; at each stage, the community should be consulted and provided with the opportunity to feedback in a meaningful way.
43. HAVE YOUR SAY
Riseholme Neighbourhood Plan Community Event
Currently there are no strategic development plans for our area so we need to act to ensure everyone has an opportunity to have a say about what our community will look like in the future.
Your views are fundamental to the development of a successful Neighbourhood Plan for Riseholme. Whether its housing development, business premises, green spaces, protection of our village character or something else – this is your chance to shape the future of Riseholme for the next 10-20 years.
Riseholme Parish Council invite you to a Neighbourhood Plan Community Event
on: Monday 9th March 2015 Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm Room RSC 1006, Rural Sciences Building Riseholme College
So, turn off the telly, bring the kids, granny, the dog…… everyone’s welcome. You can drop in and take as much time as you like to give us your comments about what is needed or improvements that could be made.
This is a genuine opportunity for you to have your views heard and recorded. We look forward to welcoming you. Map on reverse...... Location of the Rural Sciences Building
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RISEHOLME PARISH NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
Introductory Letter
As you may be aware the Parish Council applied to West Lindsey District Council for an opportunity for the Parish of Riseholme to be designated as a Neighbourhood Area and to undertake the preparation of a Neighbourhood Plan. West Lindsey endorsed this approach on 6th March 2015, after undertaking a full public consultation.
The attached questionnaire follows on from our information event on 9th March 2015 and we would very much appreciate your views. We have therefore compiled the attached document for you to complete in the comfort of your own home. Your views are vitally important to us in compiling a plan that can influence the future of this parish. Neighbourhood Plans, if they pass inspection and referendum, become a document that has the power to influence how development evolves according to the consensus of the community. In simple terms planning decisions have to take note of the Neighbourhood Plan.
Riseholme is a unique environment, a cultural, and historic asset which is for the benefit of the people of Lincolnshire, therefore, we are very keen to hear your views; accordingly, we have hand delivered this survey and because our aim is for a 100% completion and return rate, we will also be collecting it.
Collection is planned for Monday 20th July 2015. If you know you are going to be out Please leave your completed survey on your doorstep in the plastic bag provided.
Young people survey
If any young people under 18 live with you, there is a separate survey at the back asking for their particular views; please make them aware of this and ask that they spare 10 minutes to complete the questions. We will collect this at the same time as the household survey.
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Would you prefer to complete the survey online?
Both surveys are available online:
Household survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/riseholmeneighbourhoodplan
Young Persons survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/riseholmeyoungpeople
Would you like know more, or add additional comments as and when you think of them?
If you want to know more about Neighbourhood Planning or post additional comments at any time, we have set up an easy online tool called a padlet to enable you to do this. It’s very quick and easy to use.
If you haven’t used a padlet before, don’t worry – it’s really simple! Just double click anywhere on the background and then type your thoughts into the text box which pops up (the background goes on forever so don't worry about running out of space).
To access the padlet go to: http://padlet.com/CommunityLincs/RiseholmeNP
Riseholme Parish Council are working with Community Lincs a countywide Rural Development Charity as part of our community engagement activities.
Riseholme Neighbourhood Plan
Data Protection
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. The information that we gather will be used to inform the development of the Neighbourhood Plan.
In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, we have a legal duty to protect and retain any personal information we collect from you.
* We will only use personal information for the purposes of the study * We will only hold your information for as long as is necessary to fulfil that purpose * We will not pass on your information to any other party * We are obliged to respect your confidentiality * Information will be aggregated in the analysis and final report * Individual details will not be divulged to any other parties without your prior consent 1. Please indicate that you have noted our data protection statement and are happy to proceed with the survey:
Yes No
Have Your Say
2. Having read the covering letter posted through your door giving an overview of the benefits of undertaking a Neighbourhood Plan, do you agree/disagree/have no opinion on whether Riseholme undertakes a Neighbourhood Plan?
Agree Disagree Have no opinion
3. Which of the following attracted you to live in Riseholme (please tick as many as apply)?
Good environment Clean and tidy Historic parkland Good school Cost of housing Ancient buildings catchment Strong sense of Good transport links Agricultural setting community Peaceful/quiet Green space Proximity to nature
Easy access to Open countryside Lincoln Other - please write your comments in the box
1. Environment
4. When considering the local environment how important to you are the following:
Very Important Not Have no Important important opinion Protecting local wildlife and habitats Preserving the Northern Green Wedge Protecting woodland Maintaining farmland for future generations Reducing carbon footprint Light pollution Historic parkland and garden Keeping Riseholme in its unique setting
Development
5. In order to maintain a living and thriving community the Neighbourhood Plan is an opportunity to identify appropriate development within the parish. We are interested in your views as to what type of development you feel would be appropriate. Please tick as many of the following as you believe apply. In some categories examples have been given to assist.
Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly Not sure/ agree disagree Don’t know Sport (e.g. cycling, rowing, fishing, running) Rural activities (e.g. dog training, archery, horse riding) Leisure activities (e.g. walking, orienteering) Housing Business (e.g. rural crafts) Educational facilities for children and adults Agricultural research facility Community support facilities Community space e.g. Playing field Nature Reserve Farming in the community Other - please write your comments in this box:
2. Housing
Riseholme is a small predominately rural community split by the “Lincoln Bypass”. It has hosted an agricultural college since 1947 and Lawress Hall which is occupied by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is a further addition to the area.
As you might be aware Central Lincolnshire are currently considering the allocation of housing. The emerging Central Lincolnshire Local Plan identifies the need for up to 37,000 homes within the whole of West Lindsey, the City of Lincoln and North Kesteven until 2036 and work is being undertaken to identify suitable areas to accommodate this growth. Riseholme is an area which may be considered for housing.
6. Considering the above statement, over the next 20 years do you believe that there will be a need for more homes in Riseholme? (Tick only one of the following options):
Yes No Don’t know
7. Thinking about a possible number of new homes (irrespective of their type) in Riseholme over the next twenty years, which of these do you think is appropriate for Riseholme? (Tick only one box):
None 10 - 25 51 - 100 Less than 10 25 - 50 More than 100
8. If new homes have to be built in Riseholme should these be of a particular type? (Tick one box per row).
Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly Not sure/ agree disagree Don’t know Environmentally friendly homes General market homes Affordable homes Homes for rent (for anyone) Homes for rent (for local people only) Retirement homes Sheltered homes Smaller homes (e.g. 1– 2 beds) Larger/family homes (e.g. 3+ beds)
Employment
You may also be aware that Central Lincolnshire are considering areas suitable for business development. Currently, Riseholme hosts four large organisations namely, The University of Lincoln, Bishop Burton College, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Lincolnshire Laboratory all providing employment in the area. In addition there is also the farmland which is farmed, and small businesses run from a home setting. 3. 9. Thinking about the above statement, over the next 20 years do you believe that there will be a need for more business development in Riseholme? (Tick only one option).
Yes No Don’t know
If you answered No or Don’t know to the above question please go to question 11.
10. If you are in favour of employment development opportunities in Riseholme, what type do you think should be available? Please use the following examples in brackets to help you fill in the table below.
(Small = less than 10 employees, Medium = 11-20 employees, Large = 21+ employees.)
Yes No Don’t know Only buildings for agriculture Small employment with buildings Small employment without buildings Medium sized employment with buildings Medium sized employment without buildings Large employment with buildings Large employment without buildings e.g. Farming activities that employ a lot of people, but they are in the fields
Infrastructure and Community Space
11. At the present time, Riseholme Parish itself does not own any community space. Is this something that you would like the parish to own in the future? (Please tick one option).
Yes No Don’t know
Riseholme being a predominately rural community may generate concern over the fact that development of any type could overstretch the minimal infrastructure that exists. (By infrastructure and facilities we mean everything from transport and roads, to the leisure facilities and other local amenities, as well as ensuring key services such as water and sewerage systems can cope). Whilst new developments can mean things get used more, it can also bring with it funding that helps to minimise these becoming issues for existing people. It can enable local investment that people want, for example in a facility, roads or utilities.
4. 12. Considering these issues, please indicate which of the following infrastructure needs to be upgraded if any development were to take place. (Please tick one box per infrastructure mentioned).
We need We are okay We will not Don’t know more of this now but would need more now need more of this without with new development development Park/playing field Play area for small children Footpaths Core utilities (gas, electricity, water) Improved IT/broadband Road network improvements Safe pedestrian crossings (A46) Public transport Street lighting Drainage / sewerage School facilities Transport Health facilities Community buildings Other community facilities please state:
Getting Involved
The success of this Neighbourhood Plan, and by extension the future of the parish, will rely on the efforts of everyone in Riseholme regardless of prior experience or background. It would therefore be fantastic if you, the people of the community, could get involved in any capacity you could offer!
13. Would you like to get involved in the Neighbourhood Plan?
Yes No Don’t know
5. 14. If you would like to get involved then please could you indicate any skills or knowledge that you would be willing to offer on an ‘as and when’ basis, by ticking the relevant boxes below.
What skills would you be willing to offer and support us with?
Yes No Analysing information Artistic skills including graphic design, making displays, etc. Audio visual skills including photography, video, film etc. Committee skills including chairing, finance, secretarial, etc. Distribution including delivering flyers, etc. IT, office and desktop publishing skills Local knowledge including knowledge on the history of the parish, local contacts, etc. Organising events Planning legislation Planning policy Project management Publicity including designing flyers, writing articles, etc. Good verbal communication Enthusiasm! Anything else, please tell us:
6. If you have said you would like to be involved please can you provide us with your contact details at the end of this survey and someone from the Parish Council will contact you.
Please be aware that although this removes your anonymity we are only interested in data trends and the formulation of consensus and will not be looking at individual responses. If you feel unhappy to provide us with your details then please do not let this put you off volunteering.
You can contact the Parish Clerk, Caroline Emerson by phone or email :
T: 01522 541832 E: [email protected]
15. Contact Information
Name
Email Address
Phone Number
16. As part of gathering data trends we are interested in the age group you belong to. (This question is optional)
18 - 29 years 60 - 79 years 30 - 44 years Over 80 years 45 - 59 years
7. 17. Would you like to make any additional comments?
To stay involved visit the online padlet at:
http://padlet.com/CommunityLincs/RiseholmeNP
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.
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Data Protection
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. The information that we gather will be used to inform the development of the Neighbourhood Plan.
In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, we have a legal duty to protect and retain any personal information we collect from you.
* We will only use personal information for the purposes of the study * We will only hold your information for as long as is necessary to fulfil that purpose * We will not pass on your information to any other party * We are obliged to respect your confidentiality * Information will be aggregated in the analysis and final report * Individual details will not be divulged to any other parties without your prior consent 1. Please indicate that you have noted our data protection statement and are happy to proceed with the survey:
Yes No
Have Your Say
2. How old are you?
Under 11 11 - 14 15 - 16 17 - 18
3. Are you at
School College In work
Other (please specify)
1. 4. Do you enjoy living in Riseholme?
Yes No Have no opinion
5. What are the best things about living in Riseholme?
6. What things would you improve about living in Riseholme?
2. 7. How do you spend your leisure time? Tick all that apply.
Meeting friends Den building Watching TV Cycling Using a computer/laptop or playing computer games Pond dipping Playing or participating in sport Bird watching Generally hanging around with friends Exploring Walking Other (please specify)
8. If you were investing money into a community facility, what would you invest it in to? (please comment).
9. Why would you want to invest your money in this facility?
10. Do you think that the division in the Parish caused by the roundabout at the A46 creates difficult problems when crossing?
Yes No Don’t know
11. Do you think the crossing of the A46 roundabout should be improved with a safer method of crossing?
Yes No Don’t mind
3. 12. How well do you think that nature and the green space in and around Riseholme is protected? (Natural environment).
Very well Well Not well Poorly
13. If you think more should be done to protect the natural environment, who do you think is responsible for this? Tick all that apply.
District Council Parish Council Parishioners
Other (please specify)
14. When you imagine yourself in 10 years time would you like to...
Still be living in Riseholme Living elsewhere in Lincolnshire Living outside Lincolnshire
Please explain your answer...
15. Would you like to make any additional comments?
To stay involved visit the online padlet at: http://padlet.com/CommunityLincs/RiseholmeNP
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. The information that we gather will be used to inform the development of the neighbourhood plan.
4. There were 11 other comments:
The signs of the A15 need upgrading. The warning The internet The above all sign of a left hand turn is missing to St Georges lane facilities on St depends on the as you approach A46 roundabout. Georges Lane are amount of Information boards along the footpaths stating the still Victorian and development local wildlife and insects to be found and at what absolutely intended. times of the year. The various crops that are grown appalling. in the fields and information on how the crops are: 1.4 GB maximum fields prepared, planted, maintained, harvested and cannot watch and what happens to the crop. Information about catch up TV, the machinery and how expensive it is to maintain. pixilation what is Somewhere to sit and picnic. going on? This is a beautiful place, but there is nowhere for BT alleges no the parishioners to sit and enjoy it now without the chance of need for development. improvement. Is it possible to have a small surgery at the university Our MP should be which would also be beneficial to the students, ashamed of the available for parishioners so we could access it? amount of There needs to be a better way of joining, linking government the two sides of the parish. money going into IT should be monitored. Drainage and sewage is on septic tanks so question is not applicable. The road especially near The Hunt needs improving Depends on how Bus stop in the to provide a clear passing place. Access to much junction of A15. Riseholme College continues as a pedestrian right development of way once it changes hands. comes as to how many of these will have to come too. Difficult to say as at our ages we would not be Our street light on A designated involved. Rusland Close is too dog walking dark. area that is fully enclosed, to ensure dogs' safety. Places to bring the community together e.g. tea The need for . shop, community centre, nursery/childcare. footpaths, bridleways and all public rights of way, to be kept clear of overgrown vegetation so the local environment can be enjoyed safely.
Q17. Other Comments
There were 22 additional responses that have been categorised into a table below:
Subject Comment Accessibility/ The parish of Riseholme has not been helped by the thoughtlessness of isolation previous developers when they have built on land the other side of the A46 and not moved the parish boundary. All of these people feel cut off and remote from the parish. A footpath to the A46 roundabout needs to be created from the end of Oxen Park Close so that LN2 4UQ can access the main part of Riseholme. It is difficult to cross the A46 which need to be addressed.
Although we live in Riseholme Parish we do not believe we have a lot of involvement with Riseholme as we technically live in Lincoln. We also pay our council tax to West Lindsey DC and apart from bin collection we have no involvement with them either. We feel very disconnected as we don’t live in or either near Riseholme. The only open space we have is the field which they will be building on and we are divided from everything else by the A46.
As we live in Millbeck Drive we don't feel that we live in Riseholme. With the expected development at the A46/Nettleham Road more of Riseholme will be on the opposite side of the bypass than in the village. We feel we belong in Lincoln but because of a boundary quirk we live in the parish of Riseholme and would have to go to Nettleham to vote. The difference we see is a different waste collection day and free green waste bin (so far).
Being on the Lincoln side of the A46 I feel out of the community. I would love to see a public crossing so we can dog walk in the area without using the car to cross. I also feel out of the community and feel some type of community centre would be useful to bring people together.
It isn't easy to cycle and walk along the footpath of the A15.
Being separated from Riseholme by the A46 it is difficult to access the needs of the parish as we are very isolated but good footpaths and pedestrian crossing for the A46/A15 roundabout would be helpful.
Two safe foot crossings of the bypass could create a footpath loop serving the whole of developing north Lincoln.
Lack of safe pedestrian/cycle passage across the A46 at the Riseholme roundabout and also across to Nettleham needs to be addressed. Nature I think any development needs to be sympathetic to the beauty of the preservation area and the wishes of the parishioners for it to remain farming focused.
Riseholme is a beautiful area and much of this is dependent on it remaining untouched. We are fortunate to benefit from the countryside setting and must do what we can as a community to protect the nature that habitats this natural setting.
Riseholme is a unique area and close to the city. Its historic pastureland and estate provide unique facilities for many people living in a stressful, busy, polluted urban environment. People can walk and cycle from the city - no car/public transport is needed - no pollution is caused. A city needs fresh air for its people and peace to escape to. Riseholme is the only place which can provide this so close to Lincoln. Riseholme is not just open countryside it is more than this. It is a haven/recreational facility especially for those who do not have cars. It should be preserved and its natural facilities enhanced. This includes agricultural development not desecrated by major urban expansion simply because it provides an easy source of cash. Against any Riseholme is a hamlet not a village that means just a few houses, development farmland and countryside. Long may it remain as why spoil a nice area of Lincoln which is available for all to enjoy when there are areas which would be improved with development.
Area prone to flooding in heavy persistent rain, building development could make this worse.
We bought the house here in Riseholme attracted by the quiet and rural environment. We do not wish to have additional developments surrounding us. We enjoy our quiet life here.
Riseholme is one of a very few places which has not been ruined by businesses and development let’s keep it that way and keep it special. Tourism Developing Lincoln would benefit if Riseholme were retained as a wildlife and heritage resource perhaps together with Burton. Welcoming walkers and visitors from near and far. Unfortunately many valuable visitor possibilities have been lost to Riseholme over recent years (bus services, garden centre, fruit picking, bee keeping, concerts and fetes).
Riseholme should be preserved as a green wedge resource for its residents, for space deprived families from the north of Lincoln and beyond and for tourists visiting historic Lincoln. Present assets could be enhanced to satisfy more walkers, runners, cyclists, riders, anglers, athletes and sports clubs. The near redundant campus with suitable facilities would be perfect to accommodate more visitors. Road maintenance The trees overhanging the signs on the A15 need to be cut back. This makes the A15 dangerous. A warning sign on the A15 before the turn to St Georges Lane is completely missing, this make crossing the road for traffic turning dangerous.
I would like to think that the road surfaces on the A15 and A46 could be replaced with less noisy materials. They may be hard wearing and give VFM but they do nothing to enhance people's quality of life. I also firmly believe that the A46 and A15 roundabout is a danger to pedestrians and good drivers alike as it is a potential death trap. West Lindsey does not look after this roundabout at any level and it is a disgrace. Housing I feel bringing more housing and social housing into the area would spoil the locations.
I do not agree with the government that we need as much housing as they suggest. We are an ageing population and huge amounts of older people now live alone. I don't think this has been accounted for. A huge amount of housing would destroy the area, I would probably then move. Government says it wants to rebuild communities yet this community has no land on which to build anything without the co-operation of the university or church. Without blackmail of only if housing can be built then there will be no community, so how does the government propose the likes of Riseholme to move forward?
The near redundant campus would be perfect as some conversions providing a useful number of dwellings (Brownfield) to help ease the nation’s accommodation shortages. General support Keep up the good work that you do.
We are a family living in Beckside and so are not directly in Riseholme itself. However we are still affected by new builds in the area, and are interested in a safe environment for our young daughter to be raised in. Unfortunately both my husband and I work full time and so with a pre- school child we have limited time to commit to being involved in the neighbourhood watch scheme, but we would try to attend some community meetings if we were invited. Many thanks for your hard work
Thanks. Good to see community work. Educational Although not a problem at the moment I worry about access to services childcare and schooling in the area, preferring to use local provision but thinking we may need to use facilities within Lincoln City.
There is plenty of scope for learning based development university etc. Other I think it would be a good idea if the parishioners had a map of the parish so we know where it starts and finishes. It would give more of a sense of belonging. Contact telephone numbers, addresses of local parish/district/county councils could be on the map and the people who run the church.
The parish had a church, why is it not doing more? No one from the church even bothers to attend meetings or offers the church for meetings. The church is the only identifiable place that is totally ignored and underutilised as the centre/hub of the village. The old days communities have died or has religion died as it fails to embrace new parishioners and the needs of a modern world. . The parish is too small to support shops however it is in a position of being close to Lincoln where there are lots of facilities. Also to parish has no money either.
Agriculture is an industry in its own right. It is dangerous therefore housing and agriculture do not mix. Some people do not respect the crops in the fields or the agricultural industry.
The lack of fast broadband.
Having lived in Surrey for 70 years my wife and I were surprised 12 years ago when we thought we were moving to the city of Lincoln only to find we were in West Lindsey. The boundary runs through our back garden. We have no connection with Riseholme (pleasant though the area is) and at the ages of 91 and 88 we feel decisions for the future should be made by younger generations. There are no young people living here.
I have moved here within the last month so am still getting to know the area I may have more to say or opinion in the next few months.
I moved to my house in 2006. I had previously lived in a rural location so did not want to live in the city centre and found this to be a perfect location. Since living here I am aware of the increase in noise pollution from the by-pass also housing being purchased as rented out and therefore noise levels have risen and tenants show no respect of regard for others. Crime rate has increased over the last 9 years. Small businesses and a small high street shopping centre would be great as getting into Lincoln and parking is becoming more difficult and takes the pleasure out of shopping, It is easier to shop online which is sad.
Come and have your say on the future of Riseholme
Riseholme Parish Council invites you to a Neighbourhood Plan Focus Group Tuesday 1st September 2015 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Room 6, The Rural Science Building Bishop Burton College Riseholme
As part of the development of our Neighbourhood Plan we need to build a sound evidence base which will underpin the
future policies of the final document. Employment
At the focus group we will look at the analysis of the community questionnaire, prioritise the findings and look at actions to be taken forward.
Your views are very important to us; without the input of the
Community Facilities community the Neighbourhood Plan would not pass the required independent inspection to become a locally influential document helping to shape Riseholme’s future.
As places are limited we request you book your place by
Wednesday 26th August 2015. Housing
Contact Jenny Stone: E: [email protected]
Environment T: 01529 301971 You will be supplied with a map of the venue on booking.
Thank you we look forward to seeing you on the 1st September 2015.
Infrastructure Development
Neighbourhood Planning Consultation Feedback and Visioning Event
Your chance to view the results of the community survey.
You will also have the opportunity to make additional comments that you feel are important to the plan. Small business opportunities
Thursday 12th November 2015
Room 6 The Rural Science Building Bishop Burton College
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Riseholme Parish Council invites you to have your say.....
We will be open from 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Please turn over...... Location of the Rural Sciences Building
Please turn over...... Riseholme Parish Profile
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Introduction
The parish of Riseholme is in the Local Authority District of West Lindsey lying 2 ½ miles North East of Lincoln, with a small cluster to the south of the parish’s residential properties separated by the A46.
The parish includes the site of an agricultural college, which is owned by Lincoln University but runs as a separate college. The university make use of Riseholme Hall (grade II listed) for the headquarters of their agricultural department. Riseholme Hall has a rich history that has seen its progression into the agricultural centre that it is now. Having been built by the owners of the estate in the 18th century, Riseholme Hall was then sold on to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners in 1840, in order for it to become the Palace for the Bishop of Lincoln, John Kayne. William Railton, the architect for Nelson’s Column, was commissioned to remodel the building. His designs included the use of fossilised Jurassic limestone from the Cathedral Quarry in Lincoln. Ten years later the Bishop commissioned a new church, at his own expense, to be built within the Hall. The Hall was then sold in 1887 to Captain Thomas Wilson, whose son sold the estate to the County Council in 1945. The Hall was initially used by the council for training ex-servicemen. It was then developed into the Lindsey Farm Institute and has been used for agricultural education services ever since.1
Nearly 2000 years of occupation can be traced in the character area of Riseholme.2 Within Riseholme Park are two scheduled ancient monuments:
Roman burial mound 620m north of Riseholme Hall.
The mound is the most northerly and earliest Roman burial mound yet found in the UK. Pottery and a coin were also excavated in the parish. 3
Medieval village and monastic grange in Riseholme Park.
1 University of Lincoln. (2011). History. [Online]. [Accessed 10 September 2015]. Available from: http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/departmentofagriculture/ourcampus/history/
2 Heritage Connect. (no date). Overview. [Online]. [Accessed 10 September 2015]. Available from: http://www.heritageconnectlincoln.com/character-area/riseholme- campus/131/overview
3 Heritage Connect. (no date). Historical Development. [Online]. [Accessed 10 September 2015]. Available from: http://www.heritageconnectlincoln.com/character-area/riseholme- campus/131/description
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The remains of the village include houses, paddocks and the hollow way of the street.
The private park on the university site is named in the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic interest in England Grade II.
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Rural Profile
The following information is provided using the rural evidence profiles compiled by Oxford Consultants for Social Inclusion (OCSI) on behalf of Action for Communities across Rural England (ACRE), the umbrella organisation for the 38 Rural Community Councils across England of which Community Lincs is a member.
To create these profiles, OCSI have developed datasets for all rural communities in England, including parishes, towns and villages. To do this, they have used the Office for National Statistics (ONS) definitions of parishes and urban area boundaries; the data for Riseholme is based on this ONS geographic definition, which is shown in the map on the front cover. Please note, there may be small differences between the data provided in this profile and data published in the Census Parish Profiles, due to slightly different boundary definitions.
Who lives in the local community?
At the time of the 2011 Census the population of Riseholme consisted of 450 people living in a total of 150 households. At 75.1%, the percentage of working age adults is higher than both the county and national average; however, the 9.8% of people over the age of 65 is significantly lower than the county and national average.
The information below shows the population and household breakdown by age, ethnic minority and those born outside the UK. The percentage of working age adults is higher than the England average, with the percentage of older people over the age of 65 significantly lower. This is in marked contrast to the county population figures which has seen a 3 % increase in the period 2002-2012 of the over 65’s to stand at an average of 22% in 2012 (Lincolnshire Research Observatory Population Trends 2012).
How many How many Children under Working age Older people people live households? 16 adults over 65 locally? 450 150 70 335 45 15.1% (England 75.1% (England 45.6% male; 9.8% (England average = average = 54.4% female average = 16.3%) 18.9%) 64.7%)
People from Lone parent Single pensioner Black or People born Dependency families households Minority ethnic outside the UK Ratio with children groups 5 5 20 25 0.34 18.2% of all 4.7% of 4.9% (England 4.9% (England families with households England average = average = average = dependent (England average 0.55 20.2%) 13.8%) children (England = 12.4%)
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Population by age
100% 9.8 20.7 16.3 80%
60% 75.1 62.2 64.7 40% % oftotal% population 20% 15.1 17.1 18.9 0% Riseholme Lincolnshire England
Aged 0-15 Working age Aged 65+
average = 24.5%) Source Census 2011
The chart above shows the population breakdown for Riseholme with local and national comparators.
How the population is changing?
The chart below shows the level of inward and outward migration in Riseholme.
The 15-24 age group shows the largest change; it is possible that this could be due to the college campus which has residential accommodation for students.
Source: Population Change 2001-2011 (ONS Mid-Year Estimates/Census 2011)
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This group aside, it would appear that 179 people moved out of the area compared to 211 moving in. This is a 7.1% increase in inward migration within this 10 year period.
How strong is the local community?
The data below is from the National Place Survey, which was collected by all local authorities in 2008. The data shown relates to West Lindsey with a comparison to national figures. These figures indicate that the strength of “community and belonging” is significantly higher in West Lindsey than nationally. Only in participatory sport amongst adults is the regional and national difference minimal. As part of the Neighbourhood Plan consultation activities, we will be able to compare this information with that collected at local level.
“People from different Adults (aged “Satisfied with Aged 65+ backgrounds 16+) the local area “I belong to the "satisfied with get on well participating in as a place to neighbourhood” both home and together in sport 3+ times live” neighbourhood" the local each week area” 87% 69% 84% 88% 23% Data shown is Data shown is for Data shown is for for West Data shown is for Data shown is for West Lindsey West Lindsey Lindsey West Lindsey West Lindsey (England = 79%) (England = 58%) (England = (England = 83%) (England = 22%) 76%)
Source: Place survey 2008, Sport England Survey 2009
How safe is the local community?
The Indices of Deprivation 2010 provides information at district level regarding people living within each of the crime offence categories listed. The graph on page 7 compares West Lindsey district with county and national figures. From these figures we can conclude that the area is a safe place to live and work.
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People living on a low income
The estimated level of earned income in Riseholme is higher than both county and national rates, as shown in the graph below.
Weekly household earnings (£)
800 £720 £673 700
£568 600 £500 500 £423 (£) £397 400
300
200
100
0 Riseholme Lincolnshire England
Total weekly household income estimate Net weekly household income estimate after housing costs
Indicators providing a measure of the number of people living on a low income relate to Housing and Council Tax Benefit and are shown in the boxes on page 8.
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Housing and Council Tax Income Support claimants Pension Credit claimants Benefit claimants 31 03 24 20.9% of households (England 0.9% of working age adults 54.5% of people aged 65+
average = 20.6%) (England average = 3.2%) (England average = 24.4%)
Households below 60% of People living in ‘income the median income, after Households estimated to be deprivation’ (Economic housing costs (as a % of all in 'Fuel Poverty' Deprivation Index) households) 19 12.6% 25 5.2% of all people (England 10.6% of households (England England Average = 21.5% average = 13.5%) = 10.9%) Source: Income Support/Pension Credit (DWP Aug-12), Economic Deprivation Index 2009, Fuel Poverty (Department for Energy and Climate Change 2009), Housing/Council Tax Benefit (DWP 2005), Households below median income (ONS 2008)
It is significant to note that the number of people living in ‘income deprivation’ and ‘households below 60% of the median income’ are both well below the national average; supporting the assertion that Riseholme is a relatively affluent area.
People in employment
Employment levels are usually higher in rural areas than in urban areas although more people have to travel to their place of work. However, there are also large numbers of economically inactive, part-time employees and people working from home; many of whom may therefore remain in the local area during the day and so need services and facilities.
The data on page 9 highlights the number of residents who are ‘economically active’ (i.e. those either working or unemployed, who will be discussed in the following section), and ‘economically inactive’ (including students, home- makers, and retired). Also shown are numbers and proportions of those working, including full or part-time status, self-employed, working from home, and those working in the public sector. The percentage break down for Riseholme is not significantly different from the national averages.
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Economically active Economically Full-time employees Part-time employees residents inactive residents 252 131 115 43 65.8% of people aged 34.2% of people aged 30.0% of people aged 11.2% of people aged 16-74 (England 16-74 (England 16-74 (England 16-74 (England average = 69.9%) average = 30.1%) average = 38.6%) average = 13.7%)
Working 49+ hours Employed in the Self-employed Working from home per week public sector 30 21 10 70 7.8% of people aged 9.1% of people in 30.9% of 230 people in 2.9% of people aged 16-74 (England employment (England employment (England = 16-74 (England = 3.5%) average = 9.8%) average = 13.3%) 28.2%) Source Census 2011
People out of work
The number of people out of work in Riseholme is shown to be well below the national average. Data is drawn from Jobseekers Allowance (those who are unemployed) and Employment Support Allowance (those who are unable to work due to sickness).
Jobseekers Allowance Employment Support Jobseekers Allowance claimants claiming for more Allowance / Incapacity claimants (Feb-13) than 12 months (Feb-13) Benefit claimants (Aug-12) 04 02 14 1.2% of working age adults 0.6% of working age adults 4.1% of working age adults
(England average = 3.8%) (England average = 1.0%) (England average = 6.1%)
Unemployment to 'Available All people receiving 'out of
Jobs' Ratio (Nov-12) work' benefits (Aug-12)
100.00 claimants 20 per job 5.9% of working age adults England average = 343.44 (England average = 9.8%) Source: Jobseekers Allowance claimants (DWP Feb 2013), Employment Support Allowance/Incapacity Benefits/Out of work benefits (DWP Aug 2012), Available jobs (Job Centre Plus Nov 2012)
What jobs do local residents have?
The information boxes below show the three largest employment sectors for residents in the local area; they also highlight the number and percentage of employed people working in each of these sectors. Numbers are additionally shown by type of occupation (e.g. managers, professional, administrative).
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Second largest employment Largest employment sector Third largest employment sector sector Public sector/defence Retail Health and social work Education 2,020 employees 40 employees (18% of 230 of people in 35 employees (14% of 230 of people in (8.260869565217398.2608695652173 employment) employment) 9% of 230 of people in employment)
Professional (or Administrative or Managerial Skilled trades Elementary associate) secretarial occupations occupations occupations occupations occupations 25 55 25 30 30 13.0% of 230 11.7% of 230 23.0% of 230 10.4% of 230 13.9% of 230 people in people in people in people in people in employment employment employment employment employment (England = (England = 10.9%) (England = 30.3%) (England = 11.5%) (England = 11.4%) 11.1%)
Source Census 2011
The bar chart below compares Riseholme with local authority and national averages for people working in senior and elementary occupations.
Source: Census 2011 tables (KS605EW and KS608EW)
This data illustrates that the makeup of occupations in Riseholme is primarily reflected across the county.
Housing and the built environment
The Central Lincolnshire Local Plan spatial strategy, which encompasses North Kesteven, Lincoln City and West Lindsey Policy, will focus on delivering sustainable growth for Central Lincolnshire that meets the needs for homes and jobs, regenerates places and communities, and supports necessary improvements to facilities, services and infrastructure.
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Riseholme Parish Council will need to take note of this local plan in developing their Neighbourhood Plan. Neighbourhood Plans cannot promote less housing than the Local Plan recommends for the parish but can develop policies that will determine the type, style and location of new builds along with recommendations for the development of infrastructure that will support this growth.
Development should create strong, sustainable, cohesive and inclusive communities, making the most effective use of previously developed land (except where that land is of high environmental value), and enabling a larger number of people to access jobs, services and facilities locally.
What does a sustainable community look like and offer?
A sustainable community will offer:
•A sense of place - a place with a positive 'feeling' for people and local distinctiveness;
•User-friendly public and green spaces with facilities for everyone, including children and older people;
•A sufficient range, diversity, affordability and accessibility of housing within a balanced housing market;
•Housing of an appropriate size, scale, density, design and layout, including mixed-use development that complements the distinctive local character of the community;
•High quality, mixed-use, durable, flexible and adaptable buildings, using materials which minimise negative environmental impacts;
•Buildings and public spaces which promote health and are designed to reduce crime and make people feel safe;
•Accessibility of jobs, and key services by public transport, walking and cycling.
Housing type, ownership, affordability and condition of dwellings in Riseholme are considered in the table on page 12. The information is taken from the 2011 Census which provides the most up to date account of the types of housing in the parish and makes a comparison with housing type at the national level.
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Detached houses Semi-detached houses Terraced houses 71 64 14 47.0% of dwellings (England average = 42.4% of dwellings (England average = 9.3% of dwellings (England average =
22.3%) 30.7%) 24.5%)
Caravan or other temporary Flats (purpose built) Flats (other) accommodation 02 00 00 1.3% of dwellings (England average = 0.0% of dwellings (England average = 0.0% of dwellings (England average = 5.4%) 16.7%) 0.4%) Source: Census 2011 (table KS401EW)
Clearly the prominent housing types are detached and semi-detached dwellings; both types are well above the national and Lincolnshire average as demonstrated in the bar chart below. Arguably, as a small settlement, the range of housing types is likely to be less varied than in an urban or larger rural setting.
Do people rent or own their homes?
The mixture of owner-occupied, social rented and private rented accommodation in the area is an important component in the sustainability of the local community. With high house-prices, it may be difficult for less affluent people (for example younger people or families who have grown up in the area) to stay in, or move to, areas which have low levels of social or private rented housing.
Knowing this information may be useful in demonstrating evidence that there is a need for certain housing in the area, and has been used by other communities to
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Housing that is Housing that is Housing that is Other rented
owner occupied social rented private rented accommodation 115 04 23 06 77.7% of households 2.7% of households 15.5% of households 4.1% of households (England average = (England average = (England average = (England average = 64.1%) 17.7%) 15.4%) 2.8%)
Source census 2011
Clearly, there is a very low level of social rented housing in Riseholme. It is most likely the case that this low number is due to the lack of services in the parish, making it seemingly unsustainable and therefore an undesirable location for social housing rentals given the parish’s close proximity to the city of Lincoln.
City Profile (Taken from the City of Lincoln Housing Stock Report 2012)
Lincoln is home to 89,004 people living within 43,560 properties. These properties have the following characteristics:
Ownership Property Type 51.7% owner occupied 11.9% detached bungalows 26.8% privately rented 39.7% terraced 21.5% social rented 9.9% bungalows 10.6% flats 27.9% semi- detached houses
There are 9,668 affordable homes in the City of Lincoln area which are owned and managed by either the City of Lincoln Council or one of the Registered Providers operating in the city. There are usually more people waiting for properties than there are properties available; therefore properties must be let to those in the highest housing need first.
How affordable are homes in Riseholme?
The housing affordability ratio is based on comparing house prices to earnings. An affordability index of 10 would mean that lowest quartile house prices are 10 times as high as lowest quartile incomes. This means that house prices are ten times higher than the average earnings of low paid workers. This data is only available for the local authority, not the local area. (see page 14)
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Affordability ratio (median house prices as ratio of median incomes) 10.7 England average = 15.4
Affordability Ratio (Land Registry/ONS 2007/8)
Housing in poor condition
The housing environment in Riseholme is better than at county or national level. The bar chart below shows the comparative with local and national data.
Housing environment 10 8.7 9 8 7 % 6 4.7 5 4.3 3.9 4 2.7 3 2.0 2.0 2 1.4 0.7 1 0 Riseholme Lincolnshire England
Overcrowded housing Vacant Dwellings Lacking central heating
Source: Overcrowding/Central heating/Vacant household spaces (Census 2011 KS403EW), Fuel Poverty (Department for Energy and Climate Change)
Transport and connectivity
Only 6.8% of the population are without a car, 43.2% own one vehicle, 41.2% own two vehicles with the remaining 8.9% owning three or more. This reflects the position that rural communities rely more heavily on private transport than their urban counterparts.
Riseholme is served by a bus service that connects Lincoln with the Riseholme college campus and runs frequently on college days.
The bar chart on page 15 shows how travel times from the local area to particular services compare to the county and national averages. This demonstrates that Riseholme, due to its close proximity to Lincoln, is relatively close to main service centres.
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Source: Commission for Rural Communities 2010
How far away are key services?
Access to key services is a fundamental factor in the quality of life for people in rural communities where services and amenities may be some distance away.
The bar chart below compares the local area to the local authority and England averages, in terms of road distance to these services. The comparisons do not suggest that Riseholme is significantly deprived in terms of access to key services.
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Population density
We can show the population density for the local area and compare this with county and national levels. The bar chart shown below is not surprising as the parish contains a higher degree of agricultural land than residential dwellings, meaning that the population density per hectare is predictably low.
Source: Waste statistics (DEFRA Waste Data Flow system, 2009), Population Density (Census 2011), Living Environment domain (Indices of Deprivation 2010, CLG) C02 emissions DEFRA 2008)
Summary
Riseholme parish contains two ancient monuments and a private park that is registered in the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens. The number of working age adults is higher than the county or England wide figures and the percentage of adults over 65 year is significantly lower. Only 6.8% of the population do not own a car. Access to key services is generally better than the county average. Inward migration was 7.1% over a ten year period (2001-2011). The working population of Riseholme have a higher weekly earned income than both the county and England averages. The number of people out of work is well below the English average. Housing type in Riseholme is predominately detached and semi-detached dwellings with a low level of social housing provision. This could be attributed to the parish having few services and its close proximity to Lincoln where 21.5% of property type is social housing. There is a much higher than average lack of central heating in the Riseholme properties.
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We can conclude that the population density of Riseholme is only half the county figure. This is indicative of the high proportion of agricultural land in the parish.
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Hi Janet
Thank you for this. We have had a look at the document and in general we would support the residents in their aspirations for this area as outlined by the focus group.
In particular we are aware that the laboratory is a unique business in this area, and I and my staff are keen to ensure that the special environment around Riseholme is protected. To this end we would suggest that any commercial buildings or development should be in keeping with and sympathetic to the rural nature of the area.
As you are probably aware the laboratory is located in what was formerly the grounds of Riseholme Grange and our site contains a number of mature trees and hedges. We would be willing to participate, where possible, in any environmental initiatives that are developed for the area to protect local wildlife and retain habitats.
I hope this is OK and if I can be of any further assistance with this or any other matter then please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Regards, Mike
From: Janet Clark [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 18 September 2015 14:43 Subject: Notes from Riseholme Neighbourhood Planning Forum
Good Afternoon
On behalf of Riseholme Parish Council please find attached the summary information collated at the Neighbourhood Planning Focus Group on the 1st September 2015. As valued stakeholders we hope this will be of interest to you and would welcome your comments.
Kind Regards
Janet
Janet Clark
Senior Rural Officer
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