Open Space Assessment
On behalf of: Sir D S Wills Site: Land at Stag Hill, Chilton Foliat, Wiltshire (Sites A and B) Proposal: Site A – Erection of 9 no. dwellings with garaging, car parking, access and associated landscaping; with public open space including equipped children’s play area Site B – Change of use of agricultural land to recreation ground, including formation of playing pitch, 2 no. multi-use games areas, erection of changing rooms, reconfiguration of car park; and erection of 6 no. dwellings with access,
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Contents
1. Introduction 2. Context 3. Policy and Strategy Review 4. Qualitative Review 5. Open Space Assessment 6. Impact of Proposals 7. Conclusions
Appendix A – Chilton Foliat Open Space Audit Appendix B – Chilton Foliat Open Space Survey September 2013
Site: Land at Stag Hill, Chilton Foliat, Wiltshire Report For: Sir D S Wills Document Revisions: No. Details Checked By Date 130520/P7A Submission to WC MP 03.06.2014 Copyright – The contents of this document must not be reproduced in whole or in part within the written consent of Fowler Architecture and Planning
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1. Introduction
1.1 This Open Space Assessment has been prepared by Fowler Architecture and Planning Ltd (FAAP) on behalf of Sir D S Wills in support of the submission of two concurrent Full Planning Applications in the village of Chilton Foliat, Wiltshire.
1.2 Application A covers a 1.1 hectare area of land at the Recreation Ground, Stag Hill (referred to as Site A) and is for “Erection of 9 no. dwellings with garaging, car parking, access and associated landscaping; with public open space including equipped children’s play area”.
1.3 Application B covers a 1.34 hectare area of land to the north of Chilton Foliat CE VA Primary School (referred to as Site B) and is for “Change of use of agricultural land to recreation ground, including formation of playing pitch, 2 no. multi-use games areas, erection of changing rooms, reconfiguration of car park; and erection of 6 no. dwellings with access, parking and associated landscaping”.
1.4 The purpose of the study is to explore the current open space provision for Chilton Foliat with the aim of understanding the level of local provision and need in accordance with paragraphs 73, 74 and 171 of the National Planning Policy Framework. As a result, the study seeks to identify the demand for open space in the locality and to demonstrate how the proposals for the two sites on Stag Hill and the new open space provision within the development will cater for this.
1.5 This study has been informed by “Assessing needs and Opportunities: a Companion Guide to PPG17” (DCLG, 2001) and the “Assessing Needs and Opportunities Guide for Indoor and Outdoor Sports Facilities: How to undertake and apply Needs Assessments for Sport” draft for consultation published by Sport England (2013).
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2. Context
2.1 Chilton Foliat is located 2.4km to the north west of Hungerford, 4.4km east of Ramsbury and 12.8km east of Marlborough. The population of Chilton Foliat parish is 363 (Census 2011 ONS).
Left – Access to existing recreation ground (Site A) from Stag Hill to the west Right – View across recreation ground looking north
2.2 Site A is located in the centre of the village and comprises a predominately grassed recreation ground with limited equipment to the eastern boundary adjacent to a small copse of trees. The site is owned by the Applicant and has been in used for recreation purposes for at least 49 years. The Parish Council has photographs of the land being used for recreation dating back to the early 1900s. The first formal arrangement with the Parish Council to use this land as a recreation ground was agreed in 1964 when a 40 year lease was signed. Upon the expiry of this long-term lease the Parish Council secured a 7 year extension until 2011 and subsequently the land has been used with the owner’s permission with a rolling yearly agreement.
Left – Skateboard park on Site A consisting of two ramps and a rail Right – Existing children’s play equipment on Site A
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2.3 A pavilion was previously sited in the south east corner of the recreation ground, first appearing on the 1980/81 OS Map, however this last appears on the 1994 OS Map. The present children’s play equipment consisting of a pair of swings and a roundabout were installed in approximately 1995. The skateboard park was installed in around 2000. The goalposts were moved away from the northern boundary to their current position in 1998. Part of the recreation ground was regularly used for the Village Fete until 2009. The village held a Jubilee Fete on the ground in 2012.
2.4 Site B is located to the north of the village and adjacent to the Primary School. The distance between the junction of the B4192 and B4001 at the centre of the village to the site is approximately 390 metres. The site is situated on higher ground, with the B4192 at 110AOD and Site B at 130AOD. Footways are provided along both sides of the B4001. The western footway commences 80 metres north of the B4192 junction and continues to a point at the former entrance to the Primary School. The eastern footway exists for only a short length between 15 Stag Hill and Glebe Place. Footways are proposed to be extended as part of the proposals to better link the site to the village. This site benefited from Planning Permission in 2003 under LPA reference K/44815 for the change of use of land from agricultural to a recreation ground.
Left – View over Site B adjacent to Primary Looking from north west corner Right – View along western boundary of Site B
2.5 The development proposals at Chilton Foliat will seek to provide a range of improved high quality open space, activities and recreation provision over the two sites.
2.6 Equipped play space and the primary casual open space element will be retained on Site A through a ‘village green’. There is presently no formal sports pitch in the village and this will be provided, along with replacement casual open space comprising the relocated skateboard park and 2 no. multi-use games areas, on Site B adjacent to the Primary School.
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3. Policy & Strategy Review
3.1 The starting point for this assessment is to identify and review the local and national planning policy framework and their evidence based to understand how this applies to any proposed development.
3.2 The documents subject to this review are:
• Kennet Local Plan 2011 (KLP) adopted April 2004 • Kennet Community Benefits from Planning SPG adopted March 2005 • Wiltshire Council Standard Specification for Equipped Play Space June 2012 • Draft Wiltshire Core Strategy including Proposed Modifications November 2013 • Wiltshire Green Infrastructure Strategy Update January 2012 • Wiltshire Core Strategy Topic Paper 11: Green Infrastructure January 2012 • Wiltshire Rural Facilities Survey 2012 • Joint Strategic Assessment (JSA) for Wiltshire 2012/13 • National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published March 2012
Kennet Local Plan
3.3 The KLP was adopted in April 2004. Chapter 7 provides the policies for sport and recreation, however as of 2007 only Policies TR17 ‘Existing Outdoor Sport and Recreation Facilities’ and TR20 ‘Protection of Allotments’ were saved. The application sites are not shown designated under TR17 on the Proposals Map. Policy TR17 states:
Development of existing outdoor sport and recreational space for other uses within the Limits of Development of towns and villages, as identified on the Inset Maps, will only be permitted where it can be demonstrated that:- a) the development of a small part of the existing facility provides improvements to the remaining facilities and provides for their greater use; or b) a suitable alternative site, of comparable size and facilities, is provided in an acceptable location; or c) the proposal is for an alternative recreational or community use of benefit to local residents. In this case the overall recreational value of the open space available to local residents must be maintained.
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3.4 With regards to open space provision, the KLP was informed by – now of-of-date - surveys undertaken in 1992 and 1998 to inform the Playing Pitch Strategy. At the time of its adoption, public and private recreational space for adults and children within Kennet failed to meet the total requirement using the National Playing Fields Association (NPFA) Six Acre Standard (6 acres per 1,000 population) for formal sports areas for adults and informal play space for children.
3.5 This minimum standard was adopted by the KLP as a target, expressed in Policies HC34 ‘Recreation Provision on Large Housing Sites’ and HC35 ‘Recreation Provision on Small Housing Sites’ are the requirements for new residential developments.
3.6 Policy HC34 states the full requirement for meeting recreation provision should be provided on larger sites of 20 of more dwelling units on the basis of 2.43 hectares per 1,000 population, comprising:
• Equipped Play Space – 0.31 hectare per 1,000 population
• Casual Play Space – 0.41 hectare per 1,000 population
• Formal sports / pitches – 1.71 hectares per 1,000 population
3.7 There is no standard for allotments in the KLP.
3.8 Paragraph 2.59 states that “full compliance with the standards may not be necessary where it can be demonstrated that existing provision will be sufficient to meet the needs of the new development as well as of existing development in the vicinity. The standards will be suitably modified in the case of proposals for special needs housing, such as sheltered housing for the elderly” . Ultimately, the converse applies whereby the lack of provision in a locality can represent an opportunity for new development to go beyond the needs generated by the development and meet the deficiencies in provision.
3.9 The KLP therefore has a clear expectation on how much open space should be provided in relation to assessing the quality of existing provision and secured as part of new development.
Kennet Community Benefits from Planning SPG
3.10 The SPG was adopted in March 2005 to guide the delivery of policies in the KLP concerning social and community infrastructure. Section 3 provides information on the implementation of standards for the provision of recreational land in KLP Policies HC34 and HC35.
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3.11 Paragraph 3.9 advises that to convert the policy requirement for the minimum provision of open space, an average household size of 2.40 people should be used (equating to the average household size for the District in the 2001 Census).
3.12 The SPG provides a basis for assessing the quality of existing open space provision and providing detail on the delivery of new facilities.
3.13 Equipped play space is defined as:
Outdoor areas comprising equipped playgrounds for children of primary and pre-school age and a grassed area for general play. The number of pieces of equipment will depend on the size of the area but the minimum area should provide 5 different activities.
3.14 Adequate existing provision of equipped play space is furthermore defined in paragraphs 3.13 and 3.15 as:
For the purposes of the process set out below ‘adequate provision’ is defined as well maintained children’s equipped play area of at least 400 sqm containing at least 5 different pieces of play equipment in good condition which provide high play value to primary and pre-school age children.
3.15 Casual play space is defined as:
Outdoor areas for both casual and active use for children of secondary school age. There is some flexibility in the nature of this provision as it can be either traditional play area aimed at older children containing a minimum of 8 different activities or a multi-use games area or social tarmac. A mixture of uses can be considered in agreement with the local planning authority.
3.16 Adequate existing provision of casual play space is furthermore defined in paragraphs 3.22 and 3.25 as:
For the purposes of the process set out below ‘adequate provision’ is defined as a well maintained equipped casual play area of at least 750 sqm of useable space containing at least 8 pieces of different play equipment in good condition which will provide play value to children aged 11+.
3.17 Wiltshire Council have confirmed that general informal green space will be included within the ‘casual play space’ category.
3.18 Formal sports pitches are defined as:
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Formal sports/pitches include all areas used primarily for pitch sports such as cricket, rugby and hockey; full size artificial turf pitches; athletics tracks; tennis courts and bowling greens that are in secured community use. Secured community use includes:
• all district and local council managed facilities; • any school facilities where they are subject to formal dual/community use agreements between (for example) the school/education authority and the District Council; • any other institutional facilities available to the public as a result of dual/community use arrangements; and, • any facilities owned, used or maintained by clubs/private individuals which as a matter of policy or practice are available for use by large sections of the public through membership of a club or admission fee. In either case the ‘cost of use’ must be reasonable and affordable for the majority of the community.
3.19 Paragraph 3.34 states that the following considerations will be taken into account when assessing the contribution of individual sites towards formal sports / pitches:
• The location of the housing development eg how accessible it is. • The amount of land to be made available for sports pitches and how that compares to the minimum space standards for different sports. • The sports facilities already available within the locality. • The area that existing sports facilities serve. • Any identified gaps in formal sports provision within the area. • The quality of existing pitches
3.20 Paragraph 3.36 confirms that in rural areas, adult sport provision will be assessed on the basis of primary school catchments. Appendix 3.1 confirms that this applies only to the Parish of Chilton Foliat.
3.21 Where new formal sports / pitch provision is being considered, paragraph 3.38 states the following principles should be applied:
a) All new formal pitch provision resulting from residential development should be in ‘community use’ b) Wherever possible new provision should be designed and laid out so as to provide for shared use on a seasonal basis ie football/rugby and cricket. In practice this will mean that new sites should be able to accommodate the equivalent of at least 2 full size football/rugby pitches.
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c) All new provision should be serviced with appropriate changing accommodation and parking space in accordance with Sport England or other appropriate guidance as agreed between the Council and the developer. d) Provision should be well located to public transport routes, footpaths and cycleways. e) The quality of the playing surface must at least meet the minimum standards set out in Sport England’s Guidance Note ‘Natural Turf for Sport’
Standard Specification for Equipped Play Space
3.22 Wiltshire Council’s standards were adopted in June 2012 for the provision of equipped play space outlines the characteristics, standard specification, maintenance costs and recommended providers for:
• LAP – Local Area for Play
• LEAP – Local Equipped Area for Play
• NEAP – Neighbourhood Equipped Area for Play
Draft Wiltshire Core Strategy
3.23 Wiltshire Council submitted their draft Core Strategy (dWCS) to the Secretary of State for Examination in 2012. The Examination was conducted between May and July 2013. There is presently uncertainty on the dWCS following the Inspector’s letter of the 2 nd December 2013 that raised fundamental concerns to matters including housing land supply.
3.24 Paragraph 6.82 states “Green infrastructure is a descriptive term used to characterise spaces such as parks and gardens (urban and country parks, formal gardens); amenity green space (informal and formal recreation and sports spaces, domestic gardens, village greens, green roofs); urban green spaces (urban commons, waste land and disturbed ground); woodland, downland and meadows, wetlands, open and running water, quarries, green corridors, cycling routes, pedestrian paths, and rights of way); allotments, cemeteries, and churchyards” that provides socio-economic and cultural benefits for communities.
3.25 Paragraph 6.88 confirms that until the adoption of the Wiltshire Open Space Standards and Wiltshire Open Spaces Study in 2015, the different standards applying in each of the former district areas should form the basis for assessing provision.
3.26 The proposed Core Policy 52 ‘Green Infrastructure’ states:
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Development shall make provision for the retention and enhancement of Wiltshire’s Green Infrastructure network, and shall ensure that suitable links to the network are provided and maintained. Where development is permitted developers will be required to: • retain and enhance existing on site green infrastructure; • make provision for accessible open spaces in accordance with the requirements of the adopted Wiltshire Open Space Standards; • put measures in place to ensure appropriate long-term management of any green infrastructure directly related to the development; • provide appropriate contributions towards the delivery of the Wiltshire Green Infrastructure Strategy; and • identify and provide opportunities to enhance and improve linkages between the natural and historic landscapes of Wiltshire.
If damage or loss of existing green infrastructure is unavoidable, the creation of new or replacement green infrastructure equal to or above its current value and quality, that maintains the integrity and functionality of the green infrastructure network, will be required.
Proposals for major development should be accompanied by an audit of the existing green infrastructure within and around the site and a statement demonstrating how this will be retained and enhanced through the development process.
Development will not adversely affect the integrity and value of the green infrastructure network, prejudice the delivery of the Wiltshire Green Infrastructure Strategy, or provide inadequate green infrastructure mitigation.
Green infrastructure projects and initiatives that contribute to the delivery of a high quality and highly valued multi-functional green infrastructure network in accordance with the Wiltshire Green Infrastructure Strategy will be supported. Contributions (financial or other) to support such projects and initiatives will be required where appropriate from developers.
3.27 The proposals map identifies the Stag Hill Recreation Ground site as subject to KLP Policy TR17. An additional TR17 designation is identified for the greenspace to the rear of the Primary School.
Wiltshire Green Infrastructure Strategy Update
3.28 The strategy forms part of the evidence base for the Core Strategy and was published in January 2012 to outline the work towards the publication of the Green Infrastructure Strategy by the end of 2012. This strategy had not been published at the time of writing.
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Wiltshire Core Strategy Topic Paper 12: Green Infrastructure
3.29 The topic paper formed part of the evidence base for the Core Strategy and outlines the benefits of green infrastructure and how a strategy will be developed for Wiltshire to deliver the benefits.
3.30 Table 6 sets out the draft interim Wiltshire open space standards which are informed by the Fields in Trust Guidelines; however, as confirmed by paragraph 6.88 of the Core Strategy, the KLP standards will be applied until 2015.
3.31 Section 5 recognises that priorities should be identified at a community level through community plans, town/parish plans and the Rights of Way Improvement Plan with an initial strategy revealing the aspirations of communities.
Wiltshire Rural Facilities Survey 2012
3.32 A survey of the facilities available in a number of rural settlements in Wiltshire has been carried out regularly since 1976, usually every three years, giving a comparative database for around 230 settlements spanning 36 years. The most recent survey was carried out in 2012 and a report outlining the results and trends revealed has been published by the Wiltshire Intelligence Network.
3.33 The 2012 survey confirmed that Chilton Foliat has 1 no. ‘recreation field’, 1 no. ‘children’s play area’ and no provision for ‘outdoor sports field’, ‘indoor sports pitch’, ‘outdoor special activity’ or ‘sports/social club’.
Joint Strategic Assessment (JSA) for Wiltshire 2012/13
3.34 The JSA brings together issues facing Wiltshire Council from across local partnerships, including matters of health and wellbeing, housing, community safety, to economic and environmental factors. The JSA assesses the Primary Objectives against the issues and how these are being met.
3.35 Since 2007 Wiltshire Council has been seeking to improve the health and well-being of people in Wiltshire through their ‘Healthier Wiltshire’ project.
“Wiltshire Council, working with the NHS, leisure centres, voluntary groups and local deliverers provide health interventions, workplace activities, community based physical activity programmes and walking and running opportunities. We aim to make Wiltshire the healthiest county by 2014, through creating and developing opportunities to exercise for all.”
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3.36 Primary Objective 10.1 is to “create opportunities for continued increases in the levels of physical activity up to 2020.”
3.37 Primary Objectives 10.3 is to “work with partners and communities to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people by providing opportunities and facilities to participate in a range of sport and physical activities”.
3.38 Primary Objective 10.4 is to “work with communities to maintain and increase the range and quality of formal outdoor recreational facilities to support opportunities for continued increases in the levels of physical activity.”
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
3.39 The NPPF was published in March 2012 and sets out the Government’s planning policies for delivering sustainable development which meets three mutually dependant roles – economic, social and environmental. The NPPF replaces a raft of former Planning Policy Guidance Notes, Planning Policy Statements and other documents, including Planning Policy Guidance Note 17: Sport and Recreation and its Companion Guide. The ‘National Planning Practice Guidance’ was published in draft in August 2013 and is also a material consideration.
3.40 Paragraph 69 confirms that “the planning system can play an important role in facilitating social interaction and creating healthy, inclusive communities” and establishes the policy framework to protect and enhance open space, sport and recreation facilities.
3.41 Paragraph 73 confirms that “access to high quality open spaces and opportunities for sport and recreation can make an important contribution to the health and well-being of communities” . Decisions should be based on robust and up-to-date assessments of needs for open space, sports and recreation facilities and opportunities for new provision.
3.42 The National Planning Practice Guidance (ID 37-019-130729) states information on methodologies to assess the need for sport and recreation facilities is provided by Sport England. Sport England is expecting to publish a consultation paper on assessing needs later in 2013.
3.43 Paragraph 74 states existing open space, sports and recreational buildings and land, including playing fields, should not be built on unless:
• An assessment has been undertaken which has clearly shown the open space, buildings or land to be surplus to requirements; or
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• The loss resulting from the proposed development would be replaced by equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality in a suitable location; or • The development is for alternative sports and recreation provision, the needs for which clearly outweigh the loss.
Summary
3.44 The policy and strategy review has identified that the KLP minimum requirements for the provision of open space in accordance with the NPFA standard remains the up-to-date basis upon which to assess the quantity of open space in the locality. The Community Benefits from Planning SPG further outlines factors relevant to assessing the adequacy of the three typologies of open space required under the Local Plan – equipped play space, casual play space and formal sports / pitches.
3.45 There is no up-to-date study identifying deficiencies in open space provision for Wiltshire or the former Kennet District Council in line with the KLP definitions. The Green Infrastructure Study is expected to be adopted by the end of 2015 and this will be informed by an assessment of each community area with new standards recommended.
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4. Qualitative Review
4.1 Qualitative evidence has been obtained through two sources: a site visit and survey; and a questionnaire completed by local residents.
4.2 Site visits of the existing recreation ground were undertaken on Friday 31 st May 2013 and Thursday 21 st November 2013. A site survey assessment was completed and is included in Appendix A.
4.3 Chilton Foliat Parish Council invited all parishioners to attend an exhibition concerning future open space provision in the village and complete a questionnaire in September 2013. A total of 39 completed forms were returned and this provides an indication of residents’ values towards existing open space and their future needs. A summary of the results of the questionnaire is included in Appendix B.
4.4 A second public exhibition on 8 th November 2013 sought views on the development proposal and offered residents with a further opportunity to reflect on the value and opportunities provided by open space. 42 completed forms were returned. A full summary of the results are outlined in the Design & Access Statement. The summary of the relevant questions concerning open space are outlined in Section 5 below.
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5. Open Space Assessment
5.1 Factors relevant to the assessment of open space in the locality are an understanding of the supply, quality and demand that are informed by quantitative and quantitative evidence as outlined above.
Supply
5.2 A facility audit has been undertaken focusing on the three typologies of open space defined within the Local Plan. The area of search extends from the junction of the B4192 and Stag Hill (centred on post code RG17 0TF) and includes the Parish of Chilton Foliat which equates to a walking distance threshold of 1,500 metres for residents for open space, as the NPPF advises that day-to-day needs should be met locally.
5.3 As a starting point we assessed the Sport England ‘Active Places’ database as this records all sports facilities and clubs in England. The search identified the following facilities within the distance threshold:
• Chilton Foliat CoE Primary School – Grass Pitch for Junior Football – Distance 330 metres
5.4 In accordance with best practice within the SPG, the open space at the school site is excluded as it is not subject to a formal dual / community use agreement.
5.5 The current supply of public open space within the locality that is recorded by Wiltshire Council is 8,415sqm. This is the extent of the existing recreation ground. The recreation ground comprises two types of open space as defined by the Local Plan:
• Equipped Play Space – Three items of equipment (pair of swings on a rubber surface – 36sqm - and a roundabout – 4.5sqm) for younger children within an unfenced area measuring a footprint of 40.5sqm. • Casual Play Space – The remaining area is grassed with two goal posts located approximately 71.5 metres apart at the north and south ends (unmarked pitch), informally used for casual recreation, with a Skateboard Park (19.6m by 9m (176.4sqm) hardstanding with two ramps and a steel beam) forming the only equipped element and a small copse of trees located towards the eastern boundary.
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5.6 The catchment for equipped play space and casual play space on the Recreation Ground site is shown on the below plan in accordance with the KLP standard of 240 metres and 600 metres respectively.
5.7 There are no formal sports / pitches within the search area, as confirmed by Sport England ‘Active Places Power’ database and the Wiltshire Rural Facilities Survey 2012. While there are two goal posts on the recreation ground, there are no pitch markings, drainage or changing facilities. Furthermore, the land is sloping and is of an insufficient size to mark a pitch to accord with the recommended main playing direction and dimensions in FA Guide to Pitch and Goalpost Dimensions (2012). The distance between the present goalposts roughly accords with the size of a pitch for ‘U11 and U12’ football. As a result the site does not, and cannot offer a suitable site for formal sports / pitches when assessed under the Community Benefits from Planning SPG (2005) and the remainder of the land that is grassed is categorised under the ‘casual play space’ typology; a point recognised by the Appeal Inspector 1.
5.8 The recommended minimum standard is 2.4 hectares of outdoor open space per 1,000 population, further divided in Policy HC34 into the three typologies. Within the Parish of Chilton
1 Appeal Decision Paragraph 29
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Foliat there are 172 dwellings and a resident population of 363 (2011 Census ONS) equating to 2.11 persons per household. For the purposes of this audit the Wiltshire average of 2.4 persons per household will be used in accordance with the SPG.
Supply in +/ - TABLE 1 HC34 Standard Dwellings Total Minimum Chilton Foliat Minimum (sqm / person) (2011) Required (sqm) (sqm) (sqm) 3.1 172 1280 40.5 -1239.5 Equipped Open Space 4.1 172 1693 8374.5 +6681.5 Casual Play Space 17.1 172 7059 0 -7059 Formal Sports Pitches 10032 8415 -1617 Total
5.9 Table 1 confirms that based on the 2011 Census data there is undersupply of open space in Chilton Foliat amounting to 1,617sqm. There is an undersupply of equipped open space and formal sports / pitches, however a significant oversupply of casual play space.
5.10 The above assessment does not include the future residents generated by the proposed development and other known planning permissions since 2011. The inclusion of these is relevant to understanding the full picture of the future needs for open space – as outlined in Table 2 below.
5.11 The proposed development of 9 no. dwellings on Site A and 6 no. dwellings would generate an additional 36 persons according to the 2.4 persons per dwelling standard for Wiltshire. 2no. single bedroom dwellings are proposed on Site B therefore these must be discounted from the equipped and casual play space typologies under SPG paragraphs 3.21 and 3.32 which have an increase of 31 persons.
5.12 Other recent planning permissions have increased / will increase the dwelling stock by 3 units since January 2011 under planning permissions E/2013/0218/FUL, E/2013/0182/FUL and E/2012/0558/FUL; equating to an additional 7 persons.
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Supply in +/- TABLE 2 HC34 Standard Future Total Minimum Chilton Foliat Minimum (sqm / person) Dwellings Required (sqm) (sqm) (sqm) Equipped Open Space 3.1 188 1399 40.5 -1358.5
Casual Play Space 4.1 188 1850 8374.5 +6524.5
Formal Sports Pitches 17.1 190 7798 0 -7798
Total 11047 8415 -2632
5.13 Table 2 confirms that the undersupply would naturally increase when taking into account the proposed development and other commitments.
5.14 The total minimum required for formal sports / pitches of 7,798sqm equates to one full size adult football pitch (including runoff area) of 7,367sqm (106 by 69.5 metres).
Quality
5.15 Indicators of the quality of open space are outlined in the Community Benefits from Planning SPG and are informed by the site survey and the results of the initial September 2013 questionnaire.
5.16 In terms of the pre-school age equipment, the usable space of 40.5sqm for the swings and roundabout is well below the basic 400 metre usable area requirement for an individual equipped play space; it is not fenced; the space does not contain at least five items of play; no casual seating is available; no area for small games is provided; it is not directly overlooked from surrounding dwellings (approximately 50 metres from the nearest window); and is dated equipment.
5.17 In respect of casual play space for older children 11+, the usable space of 176.4sqm comprising the skateboard park is below the basic 750 metre usable area requirement for individual casual play space equipment. There is no multi-use games area; no casual seating is available; and again the equipment not directly overlooked from surrounding dwellings.
5.18 The inadequacy of the equipment is reflected in the results of the September 2013 questionnaire with 74% recognising the importance of children’s play areas to their household. However, only 49% of those surveyed would use the equipment and 33% are unsatisfied with the level of current provision with concerns that it is too small. 41% stated better quality facilities for young children and 38% stated better quality facilities for young people would encourage their greater use of open space.
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5.19 More generally, the majority of the site is grassed and it is valuable in providing general open space for the whole community, offering children and adults a space for walking, informal / casual / imaginative play and events – as indicated by the results of the questionnaire. The key main uses indicated by respondents to the survey were events (69%), walking (62%) and informal play (51%). The value of informal and natural open space was recognised with 71% answering such open space is ‘important’ to their household.
5.20 Turning to formal sports / pitches in Chilton Foliat the questionnaire reflects the fact that the site does not meet the needs for such open space. 64% of responses stated that formal sports / pitches is ‘very important’ or ‘important’ to their household, however just 18% of those surveyed identified ‘formal sport’ as one of their main uses of the Recreation Ground.
5.21 Overall, 46% of residents surveyed considered that factors prevented them using the Recreation Ground. Some factors are minor, whereas other are more significant in precluding use of the existing open space. Primarily concern was raised over the lack (26%) and quality of facilities (20%), with supplementary comments highlighting the absence of formal sporting provision being a particular issue that impacts on their desire and ability to use open space.
5.22 Not all households are satisfied with the overall quality of the Recreation Ground with 46% judging the site as either ‘excellent’ or ‘good’.
Demand
Sport participation - general
5.23 ‘Active Places’ uses Sport England's Active People Survey, which is a measure of participation in sport and active recreation at a local authority level. It is a telephone survey of adults living in England (aged 16 years and over) and it identifies how participation varies from place to place and between different groups in the population. The survey was first collected in 2005 and has subsequently been reported on a biannual basis, providing the largest sample size of its kind of 163,000 adults in Active People Survey 6.
5.24 For the key National Indicator measure (formerly NI8) of participation of adults in at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity sport at least 3 sessions per week, Wiltshire recorded a participation rate of 20.7% in the 2010/12 Active People Survey 6, decreasing from a high of 24.7% in the 2009/11 survey. This figure compares poorly to the 2010/12 national average of 22.3% and South West average of 22.9%.
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5.25 With levels of sport participation declining, this is a key measure in reviewing the Council’s ‘Healthier Wiltshire’ project. Wiltshire is therefore unlikely to meet its stated aim to be “ the healthiest county by 2014”.
Local Consultation – September 2013
5.26 The first questionnaire in September 2013 included four questions concerning demand for open space.
5.27 Question 2 highlighted an inherent high demand and value towards open space in general. In particular, 71% stating open space is ‘very important’ and only one stating it is ‘unimportant’.
5.28 While the excess of informal and natural green space is represented in the answers to Question 4, residents’ perceptions of the level of open space do not entirely fit with strategic expectations of provision that should be made available. There are no formal sports pitches in the village however 41% considered provision is made for this; furthermore 53% considered the children’s play is ‘about right’.
5.29 Question 9 sought views on ‘What options for open space, sports and recreation provision in Chilton Foliat would encourage your greater use of open space?’ This highlighted a high priority for a formal village green, playing pitch, cricket square, community woodland and informal open space for walking. Improving children’s play equipment, tennis courts and multi-use games areas were generally less of a high priority however these scored highly in the medium priority.
5.30 Question 10 asked ‘For your No.1 ranked option how frequent would your household use that facility. 67% answered ‘more than once a week’ indicting that improved recreation provision in the village would be matched by high levels of usage on a regular basis.
Local Consultation – November 2013
5.31 The second public exhibition on 8 th November 2013 asked three questions concerning open space provision.
5.32 Question 3 asked ‘Do you welcome the opportunity to create high quality open space, recreation and sport provision in Chilton Foliat’ to which 83% answered ‘yes’.
5.33 Question 8 asked ‘Would the proposed recreation ground encourage your greater use of open space in Chilton Foliat’ to which 50% answered ‘yes’ and a further 26% ‘maybe’. Of those 24%
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who answered ‘no’ some respondents felt that a combination of their age or disability could be a barrier to their use of the open space.
5.34 Question 9 asked ‘Do you consider the new recreation facility would enhance sports provision for the village in a suitable location’ to which 81% answered ‘yes’.
Primary School
5.35 The demand requirements of the Primary School derive from achieving the highest possible standards of the National Curriculum and Ofsted for providing physical education to pupils. The current level of facilities represents a frustration on the ability of the school to broaden PE needs. The development will greatly contribute towards sustaining and expanding the school through:
• Facilitating the future reconfiguration and modernisation of the School complex that is restricted by the need to provide for all its outdoor educational needs within a constrained site. The development will enable the school to put together proposals to expand to the west side of the present buildings to create a new reception and classroom. The layout of the recreation land incorporates this new central movement axis running north / south;
• Relieving pressure on the existing very limited sized playing field to the rear of the school, which has no drainage (leading to the cancellation of School Sports Days) and is multi- purpose with competing needs for activities and learning environments;
• Enabling the School to meet their stated aims and attain the highest curriculum standards in the September 2013 Ofsted briefing for Section 5 Inspection ‘Inspecting Primary School PE and School Sport: New Funding’;
• Supporting the school and its partners, Innov8 Sportz CIC, to broaden the opportunities for sport participation in the curriculum through new fit-for-purpose facilities, particularly through existing after-school clubs and activities, including tag rugby and football (Swindon Town Football in the Community; with opportunities to provide basketball, mini- tennis, Qwick cricket, field hockey, netball, volleyball, athletics and netball. Appropriate facilities will lend itself to more team sports and encourage inter-school competitions; and
• More appropriately meet the car parking and access needs for the school.
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Summary
5.36 The assessment has revealed that the Recreation Ground at Stag Hill is not surplus to requirements in terms of meeting the open space needs of the community. Therefore replacement provision of both equipped and casual play space that is equivalent or better in terms of quantity and quality in a suitable location is required in accordance with NPPF paragraph 74 point 2.
5.37 There is a quantitative deficiency in equipped play space for younger and older children and formal sports / pitches, however there is a substantial overprovision of general open space categorised in the ‘casual play space’ typology.
5.38 There is also a qualitative deficit of open space, in particular the equipped and casual play space is of a poor quality and does not meet the local standards. Furthermore, the recreation ground lacks facilities including seating, suitable access and good levels of natural surveillance; consequently there is an opportunity for enhancement to create a high quality open space.
5.39 There are currently no formal sports / pitches provision within the locality and that such a need cannot be met on the existing Recreation Ground site. NPPF Paragraphs 70 point 1 and 73 state planning should be positive in providing sporting and recreation facilities to enhance the sustainability of communities and residential environments, which in turn will make an important contribution to the health and well-being of communities.
5.40 The demand for formal recreation facilities is demonstrated by the deficiency against the local quantitative standard and the questionnaire that revealed aspirations for a range of sporting facilities for the village. This provision would create and increase opportunities for sport and recreation for the whole community, including the needs of the school.
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6. Impact of Proposals
The Proposals
Site A – Stag Hill Recreation Ground
6.1 The development of 9 no. homes along the south and eastern boundaries at the existing Recreation Ground would result in the size of the open space reducing by 34% from 8,374.5sqm to an area of 5,489sqm, comprising the following:
• A 425sqm combined equipped play space with a selection of equipment in the LAP, LEAP and NEAP specifications ‘Standard Specification for Equipped Play Space’ Wiltshire Council Ver.1 June 2012 to contain at least 8 different activities for children ages 1 to 6 and for older children. • 5,064sqm will form casual play space in the form of a green and landscaped areas; • Tree planting with a ‘woodland play’ created in the north east corner; • Open space extending to Stag Hill alongside Orchid Cottage to include a new pedestrian access.
Site B – Adjacent to Primary School
6.2 A new recreation ground and ancillary open space with car parking extending to 1.1 hectares will be created to the north of the Primary School in addition to a proposal for 6 no. homes. This will comprise the following:
• One U11/12s football / rugby pitch (measuring 80 by 50 yards with 3 yard margin – 78.7 by 51.2 metres at 4,029sqm) and orientated north/south to be laid out in accordance with the Sport England ‘Natural Turf for Sport (2011)’ with Type 2 (pipe) drainage; • 2 No. Multi Use Games Areas (MUGA) measuring 21.35 by 36.60 metres each (total 1,563sqm), constructed with a Type 1 artificial porous macadam surface with line markings for tennis, mini-tennis and netball, orientated north/south; • A pavilion to contain two changing rooms; • Woodland planting and shelter belt to the north and west (and retained to the east); and • Associated dual use car parking and access with the Primary School (1026sqm).
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Quantity of Provision
6.3 Equipped play space in the form of the 425sqm combined area with LAP, LEAP and NEAP equipment with fall within the ‘equipped open space’ category. The remainder of the village green extending to 5,064sqm will fall within the ‘casual play space’ category.
6.4 The general open space and ancillary woodland extending to 4,575sqm will fall within the ‘casual play space’ category. The sports pitch and 2 no. MUGAs on Site B extending to 5,592sqm will fall within the ‘formal sports’ category.
6.5 The proposal to relocate the skateboard park from Site A to Site B has been reluctantly removed from the proposal following objections from Environmental Health. This follows discussions with the Parish Council on this matter.
HC34 Total Proposed +/- TABLE 3 Standard Future Minimum Supply in +/- Existing Minimum (sqm / Dwellings Required Chilton (sqm) (sqm) person) (sqm) Foliat (sqm) Equipped Open 3.1 188 1399 425 -974 +384.9 Space Casual Play 4.1 188 1850 9639 +7789 +1264.5 Space Formal Sports 17.1 190 7798 5592 -2206 +5592 Pitches 11047 15656 +4609 +7241.4 Total
6.6 There would be a substantial increase of equipped open space as presently only LAP is provided, whereas the 425sqm will provide for all three types of activity equipment.
6.7 While an amount of casual open space of 3,310.5sqm to be lost on Site A, this will be more than compensated with the 4,575sqm provided on Site B.
6.8 The need for formal sports pitches will now be met. The provision goes a significant way to remedying the existing deficiency on the only suitable site in the village for that provision.
6.9 There will be an overall net gain in the quantity of public open space.
Quality of Provision
6.10 Existing standards and quality indicators will be met to ensure a high quality of provision:
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• LAP, LEAP and NEAP equipment and activities will accord with Wiltshire Specification for Equipped Play Space (2012); • Sports pitch will be laid out laid out in accordance with the Sport England ‘Natural Turf for Sport (2011)’ with Type 2 drainage to current FA standards for an u11/12s football pitch; • The dimensions of the MUGAs accords with Sport England ‘Artificial Surfaces for Outdoor Sports’; • The construction of the MUGAs will accord with the Sport England ‘Design, Specification & Construction of MUGAs’ Guidance’ • Design of the changing rooms has been revised to accord with Sport England Design Guidance; and • Other relevant design and inclusivity requirements will be met.
6.11 The Inspector previously considered that the “distance in combination with a walk up a long hill, would make it far less convenient to use that the existing ground” – para.30. This view wasn’t reflected in the recent survey that revealed 81% of residents considered the proposed recreation ground would provide them with an enhancement in provision in a ‘suitable location’. A further concern of the Inspector that “the proposed ground would not offer the same level of safety as the existing ground” – para.32 - has been addressed by the provision of six homes on Site B. Consequently, the concerns of the Inspector relating to the quality of provision have been addressed.
Design
6.12 Commitment to allow the whole community to design and be involved in the commissioning of the village green, play equipment and new recreation ground
Phasing of Provision
6.13 The development of both sites under Applications A and B will be tied through a Section 106 Legal Agreement.
6.14 The key principles are:
• There shall be no development / occupation of the dwellings on sites A or B until such time as the specified open space, recreation and sports provision has been laid out in accordance with a strategy to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority;
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• Safe pedestrian access shall be maintained to the remaining recreation ground on Site A during construction works; and
• The new equipped play on Site A shall be frontloaded as a priority and provided prior to the loss of the existing equipment and any development on Site A or B.
6.15 The legal agreement will also include provisions for the transfer of the recreation land on both Sites A and B and the ancillary car parking to Wiltshire Council or its nominee (i.e. the Parish Council); and that the land will remain in recreation use in perpetuity.
6.16 Financial contributions will also be provided for the maintenance of the facilities for a specified period.
Summary
6.17 The quantity and quality of equipped open space will remain within the same site that is highly valued due to its central position within the community. The quantity and quality of provision will comprise ‘better provision’ through a 384.9sqm increase in space and an increase in the number and types of activity that will be available for pre-school, young and older children.
6.18 The amount of casual play space is currently overprovided for, however there will still remain a net gain in quality and quality. The casual element will be reduced on Site A to a green that remains the most suitable location for village events and general open space. Additional land will be made available at Site B to provide new tennis courts / MUGAs that will greatly benefit the community by the association with the Primary School.
6.19 There will be no detriment to sport arising from the proposed development as the level of formal sports / pitches will increase from a base level of zero to 5,592sqm. Site B represents the most suitable location for the U11/12s football pitch, which will meet the needs of the wider community and the Primary School.
6.20 While the amount of open space on Site A will be reduced by 34%, overall the proposals deliver ‘better provision’ in quantity and quality in all three Kennet Local Plan typologies of open space provision in suitable locations. The proposal therefore accords with the exception criteria in NPPF paragraph 74 point 2.
6.21 This enhancement of provision responds to specific quantitative and qualitative needs and will make an important contribution to the health and well-being of the community in accordance with NPPF paragraphs 17, 55, 69, 70, 72 and 73.
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7. Conclusions
7.1 This assessment of the quantitative and qualitative standards of open space provision within Chilton Foliat reveals a deficiency of both equipped and formal sports open space; and a surplus of casual open space.
7.2 This has directly informed the proposed development to ensure that the loss resulting from the proposed development on part of Site A would be replaced by equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality in a suitable location, which accords with paragraph 74 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
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Appendix A – Chilton Foliat Open Space Audit
Quality Assessment Very Good Average Poor Very Good Poor General 5 4 3 2 1 Comments Events 2 Occasional events. None since 2012. Previous yearly programme fete until 2009. Potential for events, yet concerns over future of lease have led to no events planned in recent years. Provision of Equipment and Facilities Play equipment 2 Limited and dated LAP equipment providing only for young children and a small skateboard park Suitability 2 LAP suitable only for young pre-school children Public art 1 No public art Pavilion buildings 1 No pavilion buildings Cleanliness and Maintenance Vandalism and 4 No visible signs of vandalism graffiti Litter problems 5 Bin provided adjacent to equipment. A clean and tidy open space Dog fouling 4 Very limited evidence of dog fouling Equipment 2 Limited equipment Maintenance 4 Reasonable maintenance of limited equipment Noise 3 Some concern by residents regarding proximity of skateboard park to properties to the north. Previous concerns led to the goalposts being moved away from northern boundary Safety and Security Lighting 3 No lighting, however not necessarily expected in this rural location Equipment 3 Boundaries and gates in a reasonable condition Boundaries 4 Secure boundaries to site. Vehicle and pedestrian gates onto Stag Hill recently upgraded by Parish Council Surveillance 2 Limited surveillance from the houses to the immediate north. Southern half of the site is not overlooked. Vegetation and Water Features Woodland 3 Small copse of trees to the eastern boundary which provides an informal area for play Biodiversity 2 No areas designated for biodiversity Planted areas 1 No formal planting Grassed areas 4 Full grass cover. Well and regularly maintained by the Parish Council Water bodies 1 None Ancillary Equipment Toilets 2 None on the site, but provided adjacent to the recreation ground in the Wheatsheaf Public House Parking 2 Informal parking provided at site entrance off Stag Hill and maintenance is poor Bins 3 One bin of reasonable condition is situated adjacent to the equipment Seats / benches 1 No seats or benches TOTAL SCORE (POSSIBLE SCORE 120) 59
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Site Access Very Good Average Poor Very Good Poor General 5 4 3 2 1 Comments Entrance to site 1 Not an obvious entrance to site from Stag Hill as it is partly obscured by informal car parking and there is no signage. Disabled access 1 No level and consolidated surface to the site from Stag Hill or the B4192 to the children’s play equipment Footpaths 2 Two points of access from the public highway from Stag Hill or the B4192 however no consolidated is provided Access Parking 2 Parking provided integral to space at Stag Hill entrance, but limited space and poor maintenance Access by public 4 Site within walking distance of bus stops on transport B4192 Access by cycles 3 Well located in centre of village, but poor immediate access and surfaces Access by foot 3 Well located in centre of village, but poor immediate access and surfaces Information Information and 1 No information made about the facility. signage TOTAL SCORE (POSSIBLE SCORE 40) 17
Wider Benefits High Medium Low 3 2 1 Comments Amenity benefits and a sense of space 3 Highly valued open space within the centre of the village Cultural & heritage benefits 2 Recreation ground is included within the Chilton Foliat Conservation Area, however it wider integration within the village is poor Ecological benefits 1 Ecological Survey has been undertaken and the site is of low ecological potential and there are no measures in-place to enhance ecology Economic benefits 1 Limited economic benefit to the Wheatsheaf Public House owing to the proximity to the rear, however the public house already has a sizeable trade garden to provide an setting for patrons Educational benefits 1 The site is not used by Chilton Foliat Primary School as part of the curriculum Social inclusion and health benefits 2 Site provides a meeting place for the community and general open space for recreation, walking and relaxing, however quality and quantity of facilities limits the potential health benefits Structural and landscape benefits 2 Provides a gap to village core Visual amenity benefits 2 Open space provides attractive setting TOTAL SCORE (POSSIBLE SCORE 24 ) 14
Final Assessment Score Score as Score Percentage Quality 59 49% Access 17 43% Wider Benefits 14 58% TOTAL 90 49%
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Appendix B – Chilton Foliat Open Space Survey September 2013
Please indicate the number of persons in your household in these age groups Q1 (please state number) 1 Children 22 2 Young Persons 9 3 Adults 50 4 Older Persons 26 No Answer to Question 2
Do you consider the importance of recreation / open space to be: (please tick Q2 one) 1 Very Important 28 2 Important 7 3 Unimportant 1 No Answer to Question 3
How important are these different types of open space to your household? (please tick one answer for each type of open Q3 space)
Very Very Important Important No Answer No Unimportant
1 Informal and Natural Open Space 28 6 0 5 2 Formal Open Space (Sports Pitches) 13 12 5 9 3 Indoor Sports Facilities 1 11 16 11 4 Children's Play Area 21 8 4 6 5 Allotments 4 8 17 10 6 Community Woodlands / Orchards 13 13 7 6
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Please comment on the level of provision available within Chilton Foliat Q4 (please tick one answer for each type)
None Right About Too Little Too Too much Too
Answer No 1 Informal and Natural Open Space 3% 74% 18% 0% 5% 2 Formal Open Space (Sports Pitches) 0% 41% 29% 15% 15% 3 Indoor Sports Facilities 0% 5% 13% 69% 13% 4 Children's Play Area 0% 53% 31% 3% 13% 5 Allotments 0% 3% 18% 56% 23% 6 Community Woodlands / Orchards 0% 28% 28% 26% 18%
Please indicate your main use(s) of the Recreation Ground (please tick one or Q5 more) 1 Walking 24 2 Dog Walking 15 3 Formal Sport 7 4 Informal Play 20 5 Using Play Equipment 19 6 Using Skateboard Park 10 7 Access to other places 11 8 Relaxation 18 9 Events 27 10 To Appreciate Wildlife 13 11 Other 11a Peace & Quiet 1 12b Community 1 12c Social Gatherings 1 12d Photography 1 12e Family picnics 1 12f Cycling 1 12 None 3 No Answer to Question 1
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What would encourage greater use of a Recreation Ground? (please tick one of Q6 more) 1 Better Maintenance 15 2 Facilities for Children 16 3 Facilities for Young People 15 4 Sports Facilities 16 5 Seating 26 6 Litter Bins 9 7 Information Boards 4 8 Nature Conservation Provision 14 9 Ornamental Planting 2 10 Organised Events 24 11 Increased Natural Surveillance 4 12 Other 12a Use for School 1 12b Housing development 1 12c Please keep as is 2 Sporting clubs / schools actively using 12d area 1 12e Better control of anti-social behaviour 1 No Answer to Question 1
What, if anything, prevents you from using the Recreation Ground? (please Q7 tick one or more) 1 Accessibility 5 2 Lack of Facilities 10 3 Quality of Facilities 8 4 Better Sites Elsewhere 4 5 Crime or Anti-Social Behaviour 3 6 Litter 3 7 Other Too small and not linked to walking 7a routes 1 7b Age 1 7c Dog walkers 1 No Answer to Question i.e. Nothing Prevents 21
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Please comment on the overall quality of the Recreation Ground in respect of the amount of space and the facilities Q8 provided (please tick one or more) 1 Excellent 7 2 Good 11 3 Satisfactory 5 4 Poor 9 5 Unacceptable 0 No Answer to Question 7
What options for open space, sports and 9) recreation provision in Chilton Foliat would encourage your greater use of Answer No open space (please rank the options 1 to Multiple Rank Of High Priority (Tick (Tick Priority1-4) High Selected but No Rank / Rank Selected No but Medium Priority (Tick (Tick Priority Medium5-
Q9 13 - most to lease) Priority 10-13) Low (Tick 1 Village Green 55.6% 27.8% 16.7% 14 7 2 Formal Playing Pitch for Football 50.0% 38.9% 11.1% 14 7 3 Cricket Square 58.8% 29.4% 11.8% 14 8 4 Tennis Court 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 16 5 5 Bowls Green 5.3% 63.2% 31.6% 17 3 6 Multi Use Games Area 35.3% 47.1% 17.6% 17 5 7 Clubhouse 22.2% 38.9% 38.9% 17 4 8 Allotments 11.1% 22.2% 66.7% 17 4 9 Children's Play Equipment 38.9% 55.6% 5.6% 15 6 10 Community Woodland / Orchard 50.0% 33.3% 16.7% 11 10 Informal Open Space for Walking / 11 Relaxing 55.0% 25.0% 20.0% 13 6 12 Trim-trail Fitness Equipment 15.0% 40.0% 45.0% 14 5 13 Improved Skateboard Park 16.7% 33.3% 50.0% 16 5
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For your No.1 Ranked Option in Question 9 how frequent would your household use Q10 that facility? (please tick one) 1 More Than Once a Week 26 2 Once A Week 4 3 Once a Fortnight 2 4 Once a Month 1 5 Once a Year 0 No Answer to Question 6
Would you be prepared to entertain the idea of housing on part of the Recreation Ground as a means to deliver improved recreation / open space for the Q11 community? (please tick one) 1 Yes 11 2 Maybe 14 3 No 13 No Answer to Question 1
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