St Blazey, Fowey & Lostwithiel Topic Paper - March 2013
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CORNWALL LOCAL PLAN PLACE-BASED TOPIC PAPER: ST BLAZEY, FOWEY AND LOSTWITHIEL COMMUNITY NETWORK 1 AREA Summary 1 Purpose of paper 3 St Blazey, Fowey and Lostwithiel Community Network Area 4 Key Facts 5 Community Planning Visions 6 Issue Table 10 Introduction 10 Housing 11 Local Economy 13 Retail and Town Centres 16 Transport and Accessibility 17 Community facilities 18 People 20 Environment 21 Coast 23 Appendix A: Landscape Character information from the 2007 25 Cornwall Landscape Character Assessment St Blazey, Fowey & Lostwithiel Topic Paper - March 2013
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Cornwall Local Plan Place-based Topic Paper: St Blazey, Fowey and Lostwithiel Community Network Area
Cornwall Local Plan Place-based Topic Paper: St Blazey, Fowey and Lostwithiel Community Network Area
Summary
Table .1
This paper summarises the key issues for the Community Network Area brought together to inform the Cornwall Local Plan. The key issues are:
Issue 1 – Consider possible locations of new growth, including eco-communities sites.
Issue 2 – Enable the delivery of affordable housing.
Issue 3 – Support the regeneration of the local economy.
Issue 4 – Enable the delivery of community infrastructure including new facilities and transport.
Issue 5 – Conserve the south coast AONB, World Heritage Site at Luxulyan Valley and other heritage assets.
Issue 7 – Consider flooding issues, particularly in St. Blazey Par, Lostwithiel and Fowey. 2 St Blazey, Fowey & Lostwithiel Topic Paper - March 2013
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Local Plan Objectives for St Blazey, Fowey & Lostwithiel CNA:
Objective BFL1 – Affordable Housing: Enable the delivery of affordable housing.
Objective BFL2 – Economy: Support the regeneration of St Blazey town centre and the local economy, to create new jobs and a better balance between housing and employment.
Objective BFL3 – Infrastructure: Enable the delivery of community infrastructure, including new facilities and transport.
Objective BFL4 – Environment: Conserve the south coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage Site at Luxulyan Valley and other heritage assets.
Objective BFL5 – Flooding: Consider flooding issues, particularly in St Blazey Par, Lostwithiel and Fowey.
Local Plan Policy (PP9) for St Blazey, Fowey & Lostwithiel CNA:
2. In the St Blazey, Fowey and Lostwithiel CNA:
a. The need for the provision of around 7,100sqm of B1a office accommodation and 8,100sqm of new industrial space has been identified. This has the potential of accommodating 600 jobs in the CNA over the plan period.
b. The provision of around 800 dwellings in the period up to 2030. Additional housing and employment growth is focused on the settlements of Fowey, Lostwithiel, and St Blazey-Par.
4. In all three Community Network Areas
a. Development should help rebalance the communities by providing facilities, economic development or housing for local needs of a scale that is appropriate to the settlement and reduces the need to travel.
b. Development should deliver community benefits in the form of affordable housing for local people
and contributions to requirements for facilities, services and infrastructure identified locally.
5. In the St Austell, St Blazey and China Clay Area Regeneration Area development will be supported which is sustainable, positively contributes to the vision of becoming the Green Capital of Cornwall of a nature and scale that would bring about significant change for the better and which has been the subject of robust community consultation. It should:
a. Achieve high environmental standards. Developers will be required to demonstrate the range of carbon reduction and energy efficiency measures that were considered as part of the proposal,
and provide a rationale that explains which measures will be applied. St Blazey, Fowey & Lostwithiel Topic Paper - March 2013 3
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b. Deliver mixed use development in order to deliver new jobs, skills and economic growth to existing or new businesses, and strengthen local supply chains. A successful mixed use development will be required to demonstrate how it makes a positive contribution to infrastructure and greenspace within the local area.
This may include the productive and positive remediation and reuse of previously developed land and despoiled, degraded, derelict, contaminated and unstable land including land in rural areas,
particularly where the likelihood of early restoration of the land is remote, and where it is not of high
environmental value.
And in such cases development should avoid sterilisation of important mineral resources for
extraction and safeguard sites for important related infrastructure.
In order to ensure that this vision can be delivered the following sites are allocated for this purpose;
West Carclaze/Baal Eco-community 1,750 dwellings Par Docks Eco-community 550 dwellings
Other sites for significant development will normally only be accepted where the site can deliver clear regeneration benefits and accord with the above. Small scale exemplar developments will be assessed on a site by site basis.
Purpose of paper
This is one of a series of papers whose main purpose is to identify the key issues for a specific area of Cornwall. There are nineteen Community Network Areas in Cornwall, based on groupings of parishes as shown on the map below. Community Network Areas were introduced to give communities a stronger voice in helping them deal with complex issues. In this they offer a valuable conduit through which the proposed Local Plan: Part 2 Policy Messages for Places can be refined to reflect local issues through engagement, policy formulation, delivery and local ownership. Further information on Community Network Areas can be found at http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=12439.
The issues have been identified from a variety of sources including plans and proposals of other organisations. Parish plans have been very useful in identifying issues, and a summary of the ‘visions’ for each of the parish plans undertaken in the St Blazey, Fowey & Lostwithiel Community Network Area is included in the section on "Community Planning Visions". A full list of the Issues Papers can be accessed on the Council’s website at http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=22887. 4 St Blazey, Fowey & Lostwithiel Topic Paper - March 2013
Cornwall Local Plan Place-based Topic Paper: St Blazey, Fowey and Lostwithiel Community Network Area
St Blazey, Fowey and Lostwithiel Community Network Area
Description ~ The St Blazey, Fowey and Lostwithiel Community Network Area contains a range of settlements of different types and sizes as shown on the map below.
Much of the area can be classified as remote, because of the distances between settlements, type of roads and sparse public transport options in the area. Lostwithiel is on the main rail line and St Blazey on the branch line from Par to Newquay. Some of the larger villages provide for the basic day to day needs of the area’s inhabitants, with a number of mobile services serving the smaller settlements. For other services and facilities inhabitants must travel to larger service centres outside the area.
Links with other areas: The Clay Industry employs 1,400 many of whom come from this area and the Eden Project approximately 400. Many residents work within the area – though there is significant commuting to employment areas outside the Community Network. St Blazey, Fowey & Lostwithiel Topic Paper - March 2013 5
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Key Facts
Key facts:
Key facts about the St. Blazey, Fowey and Lostwithiel Community Network Area include the following (www.cornwall.gov.uk/Default.aspx?page=20177 for the latest version of the St. Blazey, Fowey and Lostwithiel Community Network Profile which gives more information):
PARISHES: Boconnoc, Broadoak, Fowey, Lanlivery, Lostwithiel, Luxulyan, St Blaise, St Sampson, St Veep, St Winnow and Tywandreath & Par.
POPULATION: The population of the St Blazey / Par area is around 11,600 (2008 mid-year estimate). The population grew at a lower rate (4%) during the period 2001-2008 than the Cornwall average (6%). The age distribution is similar to the Cornwall average.
ENVIRONMENT: World Heritage Site (Luxulyan Valley), Area Outstanding Natural Beauty - south coast. Restormel Castle, Fowey and Lostwithiel have building conservation areas - the latter including the historic Duchy Palace. There are areas at a higher risk from flooding in Par/St Blazey, Lostwithiel and Fowey. 6 St Blazey, Fowey & Lostwithiel Topic Paper - March 2013
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HOUSING: There were around 8,800 dwellings in 2010, with there having been a 19% increase in dwelling numbers in the period 1991-2010 (average of 20% across Cornwall). As at 31st March 2010 there were 28 dwellings under construction and 288 unimplemented planning permissions. About 1.6% of dwellings were registered as empty properties - Cornwall average 1.7% - and 10% of properties were registered as second homes – Cornwall average 10.7% (Council Tax, 2011). These figures indicate that a low proportion of dwellings remain vacant, but that there is a level of competition between permanent and temporary residents. 60 affordable homes are required each year to meet need.
EMPLOYMENT: The China Clay industry employs 1,400 people whilst the Eden Project employs 400. There are a number of areas which suffer deprivation.
TRAVEL: Par and Lostwithiel are on the mainline railway, whilst there is a branchline from Par to Newquay with a halt at Luxulyan and a freight line from Lostwithiel to Fowey. Fowey is also served by ferries running to Mevagissey, Bodinnick and Polruan. Coaches services connect Lostwithiel and St Blazey to the south coast, London and other Cornish towns.
FACILITIES: Running track at Par, numerous playing fields and play areas.
Options Consultation Feedback (2011)
During the Options consultation St Blaise Town Council and Luxulyan Parish Council both stated a preference for a medium level of growth (48,000 new homes Cornwall-wide) combined with the economy-led approach to distribution (growth focussed on key areas of regeneration).
In contrast, Fowey Town Council and Tywardreath & Par Parish Council both stated a preference for low levels of growth (38,000 new homes Cornwall-wide) with an emphasis on development across Cornwall’s main towns.
Community Planning Visions
Table .2
Document Summary of “visions and Key objectives”
Fowey Parish Plan Priorities: preserving and developing commerce and employment; (2011) affordable housing; extended bus service and public transport; enhanced community facilities; traffic management; enhanced police presence and liaison; improved health and social care.
Lanlivery Parish Plan Support for existing local businesses and development of new (2004) small businesses appropriate to area. Preference for small-scale businesses (cottage industry). Increased safety on parish roads. Affordable Housing of a design that is in keeping with the area. Small scale development of 10 or less properties; non-estate type housing and preference for starter/affordable homes. St Blazey, Fowey & Lostwithiel Topic Paper - March 2013 7
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Improved environmental awareness and action within the parish - particularly in relation to recycling, litter, fly tipping, dog fouling, conservation and energy schemes. Improved amenities to cater for the needs of the parish - particularly in relation to the village hall and recreation. Improved youth facilities and access to areas/facilities outside of the parish. Improvement of transport facilities to better meet parish needs.
Lostwithiel Area Action Lostwithiel is proud of its heritage. The town has a reputation as Plan (2004). This plan a strong community, looking after its own, self-supporting in is under review as of solving needs and aspirations. Dec 2012. The people who live here now, whether rooted in local family history or moving in as newcomers, want to preserve the richness of the past. We love the environment of the town in its river setting and surrounding countryside. We also accept that to keep this heritage secure for future generations the area needs a sustainable economy which traditional industries no longer provide. Inevitably our town will change over the coming years but we would like to be able to control changes so that we keep the strong sense of community and the quality of the environment in which we live and work. Actions relating to lifelong learning (continuing education); housing; economic growth (support for businesses, industry as driver for economic growth, town website, community company). Improving transport network (rail, LAMA, Cycle routes, river traffic) and traffic flow. Protection of natural environment (including designating a Local Nature Reserve, conserving river environment, promoting use of rights of way) and recycling. Also, recognition of culture and heritage. Support for young people (facilities and activities, transport, and a forum); improving quality of life for older people (transport, services for the elderly and dental services); healthier lifestyle (sports, recreation and parks)
Luxulyan Parish Plan Thriving shop and post office within parish. (2005) To continue to provide adequate access to health facilities locally, and consider future access needs to more specialist services elsewhere. To work towards a holistic approach to health needs. The need for access to a wide range of employment, information & training opportunities. To provide greater opportunities to those wishing to set up their own business. Support of local industry and tourism schemes Clean and tidy public areas. 8 St Blazey, Fowey & Lostwithiel Topic Paper - March 2013
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To ensure that residents have access to a wide range of learning opportunities - specifically computer, language, craft and woodwork classes. Promote and enhance the parish’s historical and environmental identity for the use and enjoyment of residents A safe and crime free environment. Roads as safe as possible for all users. Slow traffic down at accident/blind spots and where there has been an increase due to Eden traffic. Enhance and create cycle/foot paths. A network of transport - incorporating both public and community transport as appropriate. Residents to have access to a range of sport/recreation facilities locally which are promoted/advertised. To provide adequate supply of affordable homes for a range of people in the community. Any new developments to be in keeping with the character of the area and to have consideration of energy efficient initiatives. Residents to have access to a wide range of information and advice services locally, and classes e.g. CAB, Employment/Housing/Benefits advice etc. Facilities for children up to age 12 (play equipment that is safe and maintained) as well as a range of facilities for young people.
Looking Ahead St Blaise Vision seeks the economic regeneration of the town -the creation 2025 (2010) of new employment -an improved public realm with enhanced range of local facilities. Tackling traffic and anti social behaviour are considered essential. Make people more aware of the services that are available locally and how best to access them. Provide services under Town Council control wherever it is possible and practical to do so. Greater public involvement in town affairs. Active engagement of the community in Community Watch. Active town traffic management. Active flow of information between Eco-Bos and St. Blaise Town Council around proposed Par Dock development, and CIG and St Blaise Town Council around proposed Carlyon Bay development. Vibrant local employment opportunities for young people. Active register of vacant business premises and land suitable for business development. Creating an attractive place to do business. A skilled work force. Local businesses linking to the major developments. Structures of historic value are protected. St Blazey, Fowey & Lostwithiel Topic Paper - March 2013 9
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Maximum benefit achieved for local people in housing developments. A local vision for future developments. A reduced risk of flooding to existing and new homes. Ensure the leisure needs of local people are met. Environmental friendly businesses. Allotments for those who request them. Increasing recycling percentages. Enable new retail business to set up in the town. Make the St Blazey shopping experience more rewarding and accessible to all. A vibrant local business environment that participates fully in the opportunities available in Cornwall. Try to make public transport more responsive to residents needs Provide an effective town bus service. Public transport access to Eden. A reduction in speeding traffic and enhanced parking enforcement Measures to engineer out the traffic effects from major new developments before the developments take place. Measures to minimise the traffic effects from major new developments as they are being constructed. Alleviate parking problems. Controlling the long term effects on traffic from major new developments. The creation of new safe cycle and footpaths.
St. Sampson Parish Plan No large scale development but support for low density in-filling (2003) within the existing village boundary as there is a recognised need for affordable homes (local families and young couples), but concern that tenure protected. Ensure unauthorised developments are prevented. Maintenance of existing footpaths and obtaining official status of other recognised routes. Management of Golant Downs. Improvements to community buildings. To investigate and if possible provide some alternative shopping arrangements in view of Golant Post Office and stores closure. Provision of information about community facilities and events etc. To tackle issues of drainage, sewage, recycling issues and dog mess. Also, to tackle light pollution issue and other initiatives that would improve the visible landscape. Environmental issues relating to the river. Fowey Estuary is AONB and because of the increasing number of mooring and popularity of area there are issues relating to mooring numbers; traffic; sewage and mud dredging. 10 St Blazey, Fowey & Lostwithiel Topic Paper - March 2013
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The future in relation to work on the Parish Plan actions Support or Improve miscellaneous service provision in parish: gas supply (none at present); library van; public toilets, public telephone box. Support for creation of local jobs within the Parish most probably in the form of small workshops. Maintenance and improvements to recreational open spaces in parish. Tackle the problem of carparking, particularly an issue in the summer months because of the large number of visitors using the river and speeding traffic in the parish. Improve public transport - currently no bus service into village and no trains. Insufficient numbers of suitably aged children to warrant a play school group but monitor in case of change. Provision of Adult Part Time Education courses in the village
Tywardreath & Par Monitor and tackle problems relating to Skew Bridge works, as Parish Plan (2005) well as other parking and traffic calming issues. The setting up and establishment of St. Andrew's Hall as a village hall. Improve facilities for young people (vandalism and anti-social behaviour felt to be, in part, due to lack of facilities) Improvements to public bus and train services Issues relating to affordable homes, development policy and second homes. Main health issue to be tackled relates to inadequacy of local NHS dental facilities, which causes considerable distress and inconvenience. Alternative facilities often inaccessible to those without private.
Issue Table
Introduction
The following tables provide the link between the ‘Topic Based Issues Papers’ and the ‘Place Based Issues Papers’. Each table explores the evidence relating to this Community Network Area against the main themes from a policy and community viewpoint, and concludes by identifying specific issues. Housing Cornwall
Table .3
Housing: This table will explore the evidence relating to housing – future growth, balance in the housing stock, tenure mix, quality, deprivation, second homes, in-migration, affordability and housing need. Evidence that highlights issues relevant to the remit of Local the Local Plan (Policies for Places) specific to this CNA will be identified under ‘Matters for the Local Plan to Address’. For Cornwall-wide issues please refer to the Topic Papers.
Evidence & Policy Context Key Points from Community Matters for the Local Plan to Plan Plans Address
Eco-community Proposal(1) -site at Par Harbour in first Affordable homes for Housing provision for the area Place-based phase. local people (Fowey, & possible locations for new With the abolition of the Regional Spatial Strategy by the Tywardreath & Par development. current government, housing targets will need to be Parish Plans) Affordable housing. determined more locally. Possible sites are being Neighbourhood plan to Improving existing housing identified in the SHLAA. identify sites (Fowey stock. Lostwithiel
1032 on affordable housing waiting list for St Blazey / Parish Plan T opic Par, 62 Fowey, 107 Lostwithiel (June 09). Local concern over levels
Since 2001 growth has been in the order of 6 to 7% per of second homes. St Paper: annum. Blazey
Number of second homes in Fowey is 16.8%. Community , Lostwithiel had the highest proportion of vacant homes Fowey (2)
at 4.2% (Cornwall average 2.6%) and Fowey 2.8%, . St &
Some parts of the CNA score poorly on quality of housing Lostwithiel Blazey stock indicators. Former Restormel area as area with greatest need for
(3) Network new Gypsy and Traveller pitches . T opic , Fowey
Approach to be Taken: Paper - March Area and
1 IMERYS, Clay Country Vision 2013 2 Cornwall Council: Community Network Profile 3 Cornwall Gypsy and Traveller study 1 1 12 St Lostwithiel Cornwall Blazey ,
PP9 2b - The provision of around 800 dwellings in the period up to 2030. Additional housing and employment growth is focused Fowey on the settlements of Fowey, Lostwithiel, and St Blazey-Par. To enable the delivery of affordable housing. & Local Lostwithiel Community Plan T opic Paper Place-based - Network March 2013 Area T opic Paper: St Blazey , Fowey and Local Economy Cornwall
Table .4
Local Economy: This table will explore the evidence relating to the local economy, including regeneration and tourism – economic activity, unemployment, deprivation, regeneration, dominant industries, occupation levels, skills, and the ability to work locally. Local Evidence that highlights issues relevant to the remit of the Local Plan (Policies for Places) specific to this CNA will be identified under ‘Matters for the Local Plan to Address’. For Cornwall-wide issues please refer to the Topic Papers.
Evidence & Policy Context Key Points from Community Matters for Local Plan to Plan Plans Address
Unemployment in the area (2007) was at or above the Need to regenerate local New employment creation. Place-based (7) County average. economy Minimising conflict between The proportions of unemployed by resident population Tourism potential in area minerals and other has broadly doubled in most wards between April 2008 (8) development. (4) and April 2009 with 4.6%, St Blaise 3.8%. Retain shops and local Eden as a catalyst for new Restructuring in china clay industry but still employs about services (9) development. Lostwithiel 1,400. Improve access to Maintain shops and services. T opic Some minerals resources protection issues related to training (10) (5)
Clay industry (harbours /pipelines area) . promote sustainable St Paper: The Eden project raises the profile of the area and tourism (11) Blazey
employs about 400 people. Community , There is c.£25m of ERDF Priority 4 funding targeted at Fowey
the St. Austell, St. Blazey & Clay network areas area to St &
2015. Pro-rata, by 2015 the area could benefit from Lostwithiel Blazey around £5m of ERDF Priority 2 funds, which is targeted purely at workspace. Along with private sector investment Network T opic , Fowey Paper
7 St Blaise and Fowey Parish Plans
8 St Blaise Parish Plan - March
4 Cornwall Council: Community Network Profiles Area
9 Fowey Parish Plan and
10 Fowey Parish Plan 2013 5 Minerals Development Framework 11 Fowey Parish Plan 13 14 St Lostwithiel Cornwall
the total investment through this priority would be circa Blazey £10m to £15m. ,
It is estimated that the residents of the St. Austell, St. Fowey Blazey & Clay network areas could benefit from &
approximately £5m from the Cornwall Works ESF activity, Local Lostwithiel
£8m from LSC related skills activity, and a further £4m Community from ESF direct. This totals c.£17m to 2015. It should be
noted that not all investment may take place in this area, Plan T but nevertheless the residents could still benefit from that opic
investment. Paper The main stream RDPE programme will have some Place-based - Network
impact on investment on the land based economy within March the area. The programme will cater for specialist,
business support and investment focusing on the 2013 sustainability of the rural economy(6).
Luxulyan Quarry mothballed, but still safeguarding issues. Area
Closure of Par harbour (also see transport section). T The Eden Project has two key impacts on the economy opic – as a tourist/educational attraction providing local jobs,
and as place of research and development, creating a Paper: centre for innovation (linked to the Eco-community proposal and including proposal for new £16m conferencing facility). St
Approach to be Taken: Blazey ,
Objective BFL2 – Economy: Support the regeneration of St Blazey town centre and the local economy, to create new jobs and a Fowey better balance between housing and employment.
PP9 2a - The need for the provision of around 7,100sqm of B1a office accommodation and 8,100sqm and
6 Cornwall Council Infrastructure Briefing note 2009 of new industrial space has been identified. This has the potential of accommodating 600 jobs in the CNA over the plan period. Cornwall Local Plan Place-based Lostwithiel T opic St Paper: Blazey Community , Fowey St & Lostwithiel Blazey Network T opic , Fowey Paper - March Area and 2013 15 16 St Lostwithiel Cornwall
Retail and Town Centres Blazey
Table .5 , Fowey
Retail and Town Centres:This table will explore the evidence relating to retail and town centres – levels of convenience, comparison & Local and service retail outlets, self-containment, competition from other centres’, shopper needs, capacity for growth, and loss of Lostwithiel facilities. Evidence that highlights issues relevant to the remit of the Local Plan (Policies for Places) specific to this CNA will be Community identified under ‘Matters for the Local Plan to Address’. For Cornwall-wide issues please refer to the Topic Papers. Plan T Evidence & Policy Context Key Points from Community Matters for the Local Plan to opic
Plans Address Paper Place-based - Network
Small/medium size town centres at St Blazey, Lostwithiel, Need to enhance St Future roles of towns, villages March Fowey, of local importance. Blazey town centre (St and local centres – options
St Blazey town centre is in need of regeneration - Blaise Parish Plan) related to provision of local 2013 Potential for new centre at Par as part of the services and competing with larger neighbours. Eco-community Area T
Approach to be Taken: opic Paper: St Blazey, Lostwithiel and Fowey town centres are important local shopping centres. Fowey in particular has significant tourism business that helps to underpin the level of provision. Maintaining and enhancing all local shops and facilities and services emerged
is a key priority. St Blazey , Fowey and Transport and Accessibility Cornwall
Table .6
Transport and Accessibility: This table will explore the evidence relating to transport and accessibility – opportunities for walking and cycling, use of private vehicles and public transport, road/rail/air/water networks, and connections within and outside the area. Local Evidence that highlights issues relevant to the remit of the Local Plan (Policies for Places) specific to this CNA will be identified under ‘Matters for the Local Plan to Address’. For Cornwall-wide issues please refer to the Topic Papers.
Evidence & Policy Context Key Points from Community Plans Matters for the Local Plan to Plan Address
LTP3: Development of traffic proposal Fowey: need for better public transport. traffic management Place-based for the area. This will set out transport Impact of traffic needs addressing (St Transport implications of the (12) framework up to 2016. . Blaise Parish Plan) Eco-community. The area has been highlighted as a Extend footpaths for walkers and link with Development of cycle leisure priority area with poor access in the local transport where appropriate. (Fowey trail network Harbours at Par and Fowey: Fowey/Par Parish Plan) Future of Par harbour / Lostwithiel Harbour Bulk Transport Study Eco-community. T opic (investigates future role of port). Future development of Fowey
Transport infrastructure that links to the / Par Harbours. St Paper: ports of Fowey and Par: mineral railway Safeguarding the transport Blazey
lines, private haul roads from Par to infrastructure for china clay Community , Fowey,railheads/sidings at the ports. and secondary aggregates, Fowey
National Express services (Lostwithiel linked to the ports of Par and St &
and St Blazey) Fowey. Lostwithiel Blazey Ferry Services -Fowey to Polruan and in summer to Mevagissey Network T opic Approach to be Taken: , Fowey Paper Objective BFL3 – Infrastructure: Enable the delivery of community infrastructure, including new facilities and transport. - March Area and 2013
12 Cornwall County Council Local Transport Plan 2 (2005) 17 18 St Lostwithiel Cornwall
Community facilities Blazey
Table .7 , Fowey
Community facilities: This table will explore the evidence relating to community facilities, including health, recreation and open & Local space – health care, education, meeting places, formal and informal sports spaces, open space, and loss of facilities. Evidence Lostwithiel that highlights issues relevant to the remit of the Local Plan (Policies for Places) specific to this CNA will be identified under Community ‘Matters for the Local Plan to Address’. For Cornwall-wide issues please refer to the Topic Papers. Plan T Evidence & Policy Context Key Points from Community Plans Matters for the Local Plan to opic
Address Paper Place-based - Network
Cultural events - Daphne Du Maurier Clay Futures Consultation: Future service delivery. March Festival. Places for children to play outside including Maintain and enhance open
Community Hospital – Fowey. places to ride bikes, skate parks and space provision. 2013 Luxulyan Valley – heritage natural places to engage in play with the natural Youth facility provision.
environment amenity. environment Green infrastructure. Area
Running track Par To have more clubs and social spaces and Future medical provision. T Numerous playing fields and play areas access to safe outdoor and green spaces Future school provision. opic throughout the area for older children and teenagers Development of trail network. Access to green spaces, both managed Cultural events development. Paper: spaces such as parks and places for Access to Children’s Centres. recreation and wild and natural spaces that connect people to the landscape within which they live St
More places to grow food Blazey More dentists More local shops
More shared spaces to meet and socialise , including cafes, arts and music venues Fowey More walking and cycling trails which are accessible to everyone
Better connected via public transport and Traffic calming measures and parking restrictions Greater recognition and support for the Cornwall role of active community members in creating a sense of community More emphasis on the importance of celebration, neighbourliness and
community spirit Local More opportunities for the community ownership of assets Fowey: improve leisure facilities for young Plan people. (13)
Need for Community centre Place-based Develop and improve leisure and recreational facilities (14) Maintain and support adequate library provision and access (15)
Approach to be Taken: Lostwithiel T opic St Paper: PP9 4b - Development should deliver community benefits in the form of affordable housing for local people and contributions to Blazey requirements for facilities, services and infrastructure identified locally. Community , Fowey St & Lostwithiel Blazey Network T opic , Fowey Paper - March Area and
13 Fowey Parish Plan 2013 14 Fowey Parish Plan 15 Fowey Parish Plan 19 20 St Lostwithiel Cornwall
People Blazey
Table .8 , Fowey
People: This table will explore the evidence relating to people, including demographics, education & skills, social inclusion, crime & Local & anti-social behaviour – age profile, social deprivation, health, safety, perceptions’ of crime, qualifications and skills. Evidence Lostwithiel that highlights issues relevant to the remit of the Local Plan (Policies for Places) specific to this CNA will be identified under Community ‘Matters for the Local Plan to Address’. For Cornwall-wide issues please refer to the Topic Papers. Plan T Evidence & Policy Context Key Points from Community Plans Matters for the Local Plan to opic
Address Paper Place-based - Network
In St Blazey, Fowey and Lostwithiel Need to address anti-social behaviour (St Address deprivation in some March areas have 8% within of the population Blaise Parish Plan) parts of the network area.
are within the 20% most deprived wards 2013 in England.
Fowey is noticeable for having a larger Area
population over 60/65 yrs than the T
Cornish average. opic In St Blazey the incidences of anti-social
behaviour is lower than Cornish average Paper: (48 incidences per thousand population compared with 61).
Approach to be Taken: St Blazey
Population statistics vary across the area with older better-off people in the coastal locations. There is high level of deprivation in some wards particularly in the St Blazey area and unemployment has risen sharply with the recession. Job creation is a key , Fowey priority. and Environment Cornwall
Table .9
Environment: This table will explore the evidence relating to the environment – biodiversity, geodiversity, landscape & seascape, historic environment, flooding, soil, air and water. Evidence that highlights issues relevant to the remit of the Local Plan (Policies Local for Places) specific to this CNA will be identified under ‘Matters for the Local Plan to Address’. For Cornwall-wide issues please refer to the Topic Papers.
Evidence & Policy Context Key Points from Community Plans Matters for the Local Plan to Plan Address
World Heritage site (Luxulyan Future of “The Beach” Carlyon Bay, Protection of outstanding Place-based Valley)(16). concerns about development (identified by universal value of World AONB (south coast). Community Network Manager). Heritage Site. Historic Houses. Par Beach- valued local resource. Preservation and & Parks /Gardens: Tregrehan /Caerhays Concern about incinerator proposal. enhancement of AONB. /Menabilly/Boconnoc/ Place. St Blazey Roundhouse important (St Possible new Conservation Lostwithiel Blaise Parish Plan) Areas. T Nature conservation sites –SACS/SSSIs opic Local Nature Reserve Par. The Environment Agency advises that Par Future management of Nature
Landscape character: The area contains and St Blazey represent the single greatest conservation sites. St Paper: (parts of) a number of landscape concentration of properties at risk of Maintaining air quality. Blazey
character areas as described in flooding to the 1% annual exceedance Explore detailed landscape Community , Appendix B(17). probability. Furthermore, significant coastal character issues around Fowey
Air quality- high levels of NO2 in town change to the beach and sand dune line, settlements. St &
locations. with recession of up to around 100m in the Flooding issues, particularly in Lostwithiel Blazey Conservation Areas: Polkerris, next 100 years, is predicted by the St Blazey, Par, Lostwithhiel, Tywardreath, Lostwithiel and Fowey. Shoreline Management Plan. This will Fowey, Mevagissey and the Network
have implications for the dunes and Sandy Hill and Holmbush T
In Fowey there has been a history of opic caravan site. Regeneration provides a , tidal flooding during high tides and areas of St Austell. Fowey severe storm conditions. unique opportunity to mitigate the risk to Surface water management Paper the existing community and to deliver plan for Par/St Blazey. - March
adaptation to future increases in flood risk Area and 2013 16 World Heritage Site Management Plan 17 Cornwall Landscape Character Assessment (2007) 21 22 tBae,Fwy&LswtilTpcPpr-Mrh2013 March - Paper Topic Lostwithiel & Fowey Blazey, St otihe omnt ewr Area Network Community Lostwithiel At Lostwithiel the river Fowey is tidal due to climate change. The Catchment and Fowey Blazey, St Paper: Topic Place-based Plan Local Cornwall and the lower part of the town is at risk Flood Management Plan also highlights from both fluvial and tidal events. The the need for increased rainfall and flood town is designated as a Critical storage in the head waters of the ParRiver, Drainage Area. both to control flooding in St Blazey, as At Par/St Blazey 700 properties are well as at Luxulyan. This should be estimated to be at risk of fluvial or tidal delivered as part of any Eco-town or other flooding and 900 properties are strategic growth in the area. Whilst potentially at risk of surface water Polkerris represents a very localised flooding. Par & St Blazey will require a community, the Shoreline Management Surface Water Management Plan. St Plan highlights that its key economic Blazey is designated as a Critical waterfront area is susceptible to coastal Drainage Area. change. The plan should consider how to support the settlement’s adaptation to climate change.
Approach to be Taken:
Objective BFL4 – Environment Conserve the south coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World
Heritage Site at Luxulyan Valley and other heritage assets.
Objective BFL5 – Flooding Consider flooding issues, particularly in St Blazey Par, Lostwithiel and Fowey. Coast Cornwall
Table .10
Coast: This table will explore the evidence relating to the coast. Evidence that highlights issues relevant to the remit of the Local Plan (Policies for Places) specific to this CNA will be identified under ‘Matters for the Local Plan to Address’. For Cornwall-wide Local issues please refer to the Topic Papers.
Evidence & Policy Context Key Points from Community Plans Matters for the Local Plan to Address Plan
Coastal features: Fowey estuary; Protection and enhancement beaches; areas of natural coastline; of AONB. Place-based ports of Fowey and Par and small Identification of coastal zone. harbour of Polkerris. Future of Par and Fowey Fowey Estuary Management Plan. Harbour. Tidal flooding risks at Fowey, Par and Implications of sea level rise. St Blazey. Balance recreation/tourism Lostwithiel Par Beach /Nature Reserve. T opportunities and pressures opic Designated shellfish area Fowey with need to safeguard
Estuary. character of natural and St Paper: AONB eastwards from Par sands historic environment including Blazey
including Fowey and the Fowey Estuary undeveloped coast. Community , to St Winnow. The role of the Heritage Coast. Fowey
Much of the AONB designation is also The future of St. Blazey town St &
defined Heritage Coast. centre. Lostwithiel Blazey South West Coastal Path. Draft Shoreline Management Plan 2 Network T
objectives in summary seek to maintain opic ,
the natural amenity value and Fowey commercial viability of the area in the Paper
context of: its important tourist and - March
recreation role; landscape designations; Area need to protect historic environment; and 2013 23 24 St Lostwithiel Cornwall
and need for natural evolution of coast Blazey where possible. ,
Climate Change impact on historic Fowey buildings/features(19). & Local Lostwithiel
Approach to be Taken: Community Plan T opic Objective BFL4 – Environment Conserve the south coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Paper Place-based Heritage Site at Luxulyan Valley and other heritage assets. - Network March Objective BFL5 – Flooding Consider flooding issues, particularly in St Blazey Par, Lostwithiel and Fowey. 2013 Area T opic Paper: St Blazey , Fowey and
19 Shoreline Management Plan 2 preparation work St Blazey, Fowey & Lostwithiel Topic Paper - March 2013 25
Cornwall Local Plan Place-based Topic Paper: St Blazey, Fowey and Lostwithiel Community Network Area
Appendix A: Landscape Character information from the 2007 Cornwall Landscape Character Assessment
COMMUNITY NETWORK AREA 17 – ST BLAZEY, FOWEY & LOSTWITHIEL
Evidence and Policy Context
Landscape Character Areas (LCA):
LCA 20 Mid Cornwall Moors LCA 21 Fowey Valley LCA 22 South East Cornwall Plateau LCA 39 St Austell Bay and Luxulyan Valley www.cornwall.gov.uk/cornwall_landscape (underscore between cornwall and landscape)
Issues for Consideration
Support the restoration and management of ornamental and designed landscapes. Encourage farmers to retain large boulders within fields. Restore disused china clay workings to enhance local land forms, habitats and species. Restore and conserve derelict mine workings and maximise their contribution to biodiversity and amenity. Conserve heathland habitats by encouraging appropriate grazing regimes. Encourage good management in parklands including restoration where appropriate Conserve and enhance Ancient woodland Encourage woodland regeneration along the river banks of the Ria and inland valleys Link the management and strategic planning of Network Area 17 with other adjacent network areas:-
South Coast Eastern - Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) - Network Areas 11,17. Luxulyan Valley and Charlestown World Heritage Site – Network Areas 16, 17. Heritage Coast – Network Areas 11,17.