Duston Neighbourhood Plan

Issues and Options background paper

Working Draft - May 2014 Contents

1 Introduction & work to date 2 – Parish Profile (facts and figures) 3 Planning background 4 Past Consultation 5 Draft Issues, Objectives and Options

Appendix 1 – Neighbourhood Plan Area Application Letter Appendix 2 – Population Profile Appendix 3 – October 2013 Business Survey Appendix 4 – Summary table of Issues and Options Appendix 5 – Early Summary table of Issues & Options from Steering Group Meetings

1 Introduction & work to date 1.1 The idea of preparing a Neighbourhood Plan for Duston emerged in the summer of 2013 and the Parish Council set up a Steering Group to oversee the progress. The first task was to begin to ask people in the local community for opinions on Duston and what might be included in the Plan. At the same time, the Parish Council formally requested the Borough Council to make Duston a Neighbourhood Plan Area, this approval was given in September 2013. The approval letter and a map of the Neighbourhood Plan Area comprise Appendix 1. 1.2 Steering Group meetings have been held monthly and the work which has been undertaken to date is summarised below; - July 2013 – Governance, project planning and introduction to Neighbourhood Plans. - August 2013 – Evidence gathering, consultation and working themes. - September 2013 – Initial views on evidence and issues. - October 2013 – Confirmation of themes and creative session on issues and options. - November 2013 – legal & policy aspects – what can be included in a Neighbourhood Plan? - December 2013 – Urban design & character workshop. - January 2014 – Transport Workshop. - February 2014 – Consultation events. - March & April 2014 – Considering Issues & Options. 1.3 Members of the Steering Group were keen to ensure that local residents and stakeholders had opportunities to become involved in the plan throughout its preparation, and not just at consultation on the Draft Plan stage. Therefore it was decided to prepare an Issues and Options type document to test local opinion about the key issues the Plan should address and various policy options for addressing these issues.

Future work

1.4 The anticipated future programme for the Neighbourhood Plan is as follow; - Late May & early June 2014– Issues and Options consultation. - June, July & August 2014- Prepare draft plan and associated documents. - September & October 2014– 6 week consultation. - November & December 2014– Prepare submission documents. - January 2015 – Submit documents to NBC. - July 2015 – Anticipated referendum.

1.5 Between January & June 2015, the Borough Council will assess the plan to check that it meets the Basic Conditions and will run a further 6 week consultation period and invite (in consultation with the Steering Group) an independent examiner to report on the plan. If it is found to meet the Basic Conditions, the Neighbourhood Plan will then be subject to a referendum for all registered voters in Duston. This should occur in July 2015 and if the Neighbourhood Plan is supported by more than 50% of those who vote, it will be “Made” and become part of the legal planning framework for the area with the Local Plan.

1.6 The Basic Conditions are set out in the Localism Act 2011 and guidance set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF para. 182), they are that; - Positively prepared - the plan should be prepared based on a strategy, which seeks to meet objectively assessed development and infrastructure requirements …, and be consistent with achieving sustainable development; - Justified - the plan should be the most appropriate strategy, when considered against the reasonable alternatives, based on proportionate evidence; - Effective - the plan should be deliverable and based on effective joint working on cross-boundary strategic priorities; and - Consistent with national policy – the plan should enable the delivery of sustainable development in accordance with the NPPF. 1.7 Early on, the Steering Group identified five themes and sub groups were formed to be responsible for each of these. They are; - Infrastructure, Community Facilities and Services; - Open Green Space and Recreation; - Heritage Conservation Area and the Built Environment; - Business; - Traffic and transport. 1.8 As noted above, there will be a comprehensive consultation and public engagement on the draft plan during the summer, but before then, the Steering Group wants to get the views of local people on the issues identified and the policies which could be developed to address them. 1.9 The remainder of this report considers the information and evidence which has been collected around each of the themes and the opinions and comments that have been received to date. In each case, the issues arising are summarised and options put forward to address them. Informed by the responses made during consultation, these will form the basis for the policies in the draft neighbourhood Plan. 1.10 In addition, the Steering Group is developing a Vision and related objectives for the Neighbourhood Plan, linked to the “Mission” of Duston Parish Council - Making Duston a Great Place to Live, Work and Play, using this as a guiding principle. A set of objectives has been developed to cover each of the theme areas, as set out below; Living - covering housing, transport, schools and conservation. Working - covering employment, jobs, and shops. Playing - covering open spaces and community facilities. 1.11 The Steering Group believes that the Vision should be forward looking, related to the time period of the Neighbourhood Plan (2013 to 2029). A draft is set out below; By 2029, we would like Duston to be an even better place to live, with a strong sense of identity and community spirit. We hope that it will have adapted to the extensive development to the west of and will have benefited from improved transport facilities for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists, to allow safe and sustainable journeys to work, school, shopping and leisure. The character built up areas and open spaces for play and nature conservation, will have been protected and enhanced. 1.12 A summary leaflet, based on this report, has been produced which includes a questionnaire. This will be circulated to every household in Duston with a three week deadline for return. The responses received will then be used to determine the content of the draft plan. 1.13 This Issues and Options background paper will be made available for comment on the Parish Council’s website and copies of the leaflet were distributed to local organisations, shops, businesses and residents. Members of the Steering Group and the Parish Clerk will also take copies of the leaflets to local stakeholders.

1.14 Not all of the issues that will be identified can be included in a Neighbourhood Plan, which is restricted to land use and development policies, but the Steering Group and Parish Council are able to direct these to the appropriate authority (e.g. - Police, Health Service, Education and Social Services).

2 Duston – Parish Profile (Facts and figures) 2.1 This section of the report is a short profile of Duston but in addition to the internal factors which are relevant to the Neighbourhood Plan it summarises several critical external influences which need to be taken into account, including: - The impact of the large scale new housing and Harleston, which adjoin Duston but are in Daventry and East , especially related to traffic. (The highway authority, Northamptonshire County Council will, therefore, be an important partner). - The opportunities and challenges provided by the large scale employment and leisure uses at Lodge Farm and , which adjoin Duston. 2.2 We have been working on the material already to hand but it is also intended to collect the following additional evidence; - Urban character assessment – using Place Check and support from NBC officers, (including their urban designer) - (If necessary) a quantitative and qualitative assessment for open spaces – evaluate and reviewing information held by NBC in the first instance. - The need and to best means of linking the Duston NP to wider/neighbouring planning issues involving large scale development.

2.3 Duston is in Northampton Borough. It is located around 4 kms west of the town centre. The western boundary of Duston adjoins the parishes of and Harpole. The southern boundary adjoins Upton . The northern and eastern edges of the parish are clearly defined by Harlestone Road and Bants Lane. These roads separate Duston from the adjacent communities of Lodge Farm, Kings Heath and St James. Population 2.4 The population of Duston (from the 2011 Census – see Appendix 2 for details) is 15,498 with a more or less equal split between males (49%) and females (51%). The population is balanced between age groups but largest groups are aged in their late 40’s and early 60’s. The birth rate appears high, and a sizeable proportion aged 5 and under. The largest ethnic group is White British (90%) and the remaining 10% is diverse and the second and third largest groups are “Other White” (3%) and “White Irish” (1%). 2.5 There are 6,738 households and the majority (82%) of people live in owner occupied properties. 10% live in private rented accommodation and 6% in social housing with the majority (5%) of these renting from Northampton Borough Council. Car ownership is 85%. 2.6 The other particular issues relating to overall population are summarised below. The averages are compared to Northampton and/or the and some comparison is made between Duston and Old Duston; Duston

- Age Structure - Older than average - Gender – Comparable, slight bias towards females - Long-term health problems or disability – The population is a little healthier with less cases of limiting disease. - Health - some variation, but nothing significant - Physical Environment - more built up, but mostly residential, overall less green space - Car and Van Ownership - higher than average - Ethnicity - less ethnic diversity - Country of Birth - dominance of - Religion - Christian higher - Employment - More people employed, slightly higher self-employment, lower unemployment & students. For those who are inactive - higher retired & carers. - Accommodation - More semi/detached houses & bungalows. Less flats & sharing - Household Size - More 2 person households, otherwise near averages. - Tenure – Higher ownership and council rented, some living with friends and relatives - Household Composition – Higher older 1 & 2 person households without children

Old Duston & New Duston

- Age Distribution – Old Duston has an older population - Gender – no significant variation - Long-term Health Problems or Disability – more limitating illness in Old Duston - Health - More general health problems in Old Duston - Physical Environment – Old Duston has more non-domestic uses, smaller gardens & but there are more parks - Car or Van Ownership - no significant differences. - Ethnicity – there is a small Irish concentration in Old Duston - Religion – no significant differences - Employment – In Old Duston, there is a lower rate of economic activity with higher rates of inactivity & health issues. - Qualifications – In Old Duston the population is “less qualified” - Accommodation Type – New Duston has much higher purpose built flats - Household Size - Old Duston has more 1 person households - Tenure - Old Duston has more outright ownership, Duston has more council housing - Household Composition – Old Duston has more older 1 person households.

2.6 The above characteristics may indicate a need for more housing choices for older people and couples in Old Duston. This could inform policies in the Neighbourhood Plan to influence housing mix and type although some further analysis may be needed. There may need to be similar consideration of health and social needs.

2.7 The population profile indicates the relative prosperity of Duston, but there are some issues related to skills and qualifications, especially among the older elements of the workforce and lower rates of economic activity in those groups. This may be related to the past reliance on local large employers (e.g. British Timken) which relied to a considerable extent on a skilled “blue collar” workforce which in turn suffered large scale job losses when the plant closed. Duston is now a primary residential area, but some business industrial sites remain and there are large scale employment areas in adjoining areas at Lodge Farm and Sixfields.

3 Planning Background - Past Planning applications 3.1 A review of planning applications from 2008-2013 has been undertaken using the Northampton Borough Council search facility. The purpose of this is to identify any patterns in past development proposals and to assess the need for any additional local policy coverage to address the identified issues. The research has shown that over the period, there were (approximately) 460 planning applications submitted in the Neighbourhood Plan area. The following is a summary of the decisions on these applications:

 New Build Housing – 33 applications granting planning permission for 281 dwellings.  New Housing (conversions) - 4 granted resulting in permission for 5 dwellings.

3.2 In total planning permission was granted for a total of 281 dwellings but of these three sites total 245 dwellings. 13 dwellings were granted on individual plots. However, 7 applications for dwellings on single plots were refused planning permission. 23 dwellings were granted planning permission on sites accommodating between 2 and 9 dwellings.

3.3 Residential extensions and other ancillary works– 328 applications, 12 withdrawn and planning permission granted for 302. This is the major category of activity.

3.4 Mixed use development – 1 application for outline planning permission for commercial development (Use Class B2/B8) of up to 14150sqm and residential development (Use Class C3) of up to 50 dwellings. (All matters reserved). Full approval for Amenity Restaurant (Use Class A3/A4) of up to 1163sqm with car parking, associated ancillary works and access.

3.5 Community related – 21 applications - largely related to improvements to existing schools.

3.6 Miscellaneous commercial – 35 applications (2 withdrawn). These primarily relate to small scale works at existing commercial premises. With one exception all were permitted.

3.7 Telecommunications – 8 applications primarily for a mixture of satellite dishes and telecommunications monopoles. 2 applications for monopoles were refused permission.

3.8 Change of use -17 applications. These include a range of proposed uses including change of use to dental practice, Use Class A5 hot food takeaway, change of use of former petrol station to three retail units, an industrial unit to leisure. 5 of these were refused permission including the change of use from Class C3 (dwelling house) to hot food takeaway.

3.9 Signage – 22 applications. The applications are for signage associated with commercial property. 6 of these applications were refused consent.

There have been no planning applications for renewable energy installations.

Applications permitted, contrary to Duston PC Comments

3.10 In addition, the pattern of planning decisions between 2010 and 2013, where the Borough Council has made decisions (approvals and refusals) which went against comments submitted by the Parish Council, has been assessed. The intention was to identify potential Neighbourhood Plan policies to support the position of the Parish Council on behalf of the local community. The analysis is shown in Appendix 3 and the conclusions are that in the Neighbourhood Plan, Duston Parish Council could consider the following issues: - Pedestrian accessibility; - Residential amenity; - Over-development of a site, and the development of residential gardens; - Impact of development on the Conservation Area; - Impact of traffic movement; - Building design; - Car parking; - Protecting and enhancing the character of the area.

3.11 There was also a concern raised over the (lack of) information provided to support some applications. This issue is not a unique planning issue, but potentially can be overcome by providing clarity in the planning framework through a Neighbourhood Plan.

4 Past Consultation (to be extended) 4.1 A separate comprehensive Statement of Community involvement is being prepared. The work on community engagement has been extensive and includes: - June 2013 – An exhibition on and meeting about the potential Neighbourhood Plan. - August 2013 – Evidence gathering, consultation and working themes. - October 2013 – Confirmation of themes and creative session on issues and options. - February 2014 – Consultation events. 4.2 The early consultation in the summer of 2013 revealed concerns over the following topics which can reasonably be addressed through the Neighbourhood Plan; - The amount and type of new housing; - The design of new development; - Environmental improvements and public realm design; - Open space/allotment – new sites & protect and enhance existing areas; - Protect and enhance public rights of way; - Enable the development of (appropriate) new businesses; - Traffic and parking issues. People noted the following in terms of what they liked about Duston - Local facilities and services; - Access to the countryside. People noted the following in terms of what they think could be improved in Duston - Traffic and car parking; - Environmental maintenance (roads, footpaths and open spaces). Looking to the future, people noted the following potential issues and opportunities - Protected and improved open spaces.

5 Draft Issues, Objectives and Options

5.1 This section identifies the issues that have been identified to date, based on consultation and evidence gathering and sets out various options to address them. The Steering Group has considered in the past that the overlying context to the issues is as follows.

 responding to major growth through delivering transport infrastructure and community facilities;  protecting and enhancing open spaces (including identifying land for facilities) ; and  balancing and managing new infill development to protect character and amenity, whilst enabling flexibility to meet needs through extensions, renewable energy, etc.

5.2 In addition to setting out issues and options, this background paper also suggests draft objectives for each topic area, related to the issues themselves and to the draft Vision set out earlier in the paper.

Housing and built environment 5.3 The stock of housing and other buildings in Duston is extensive and varied. In addition to continuing the protection of the Conservation Area, the attractive character of some of the other parts of Duston, backed up by comments made by local people in the early stages of consultation. The needs that have been identified by the group and local people include: - Retaining the character of areas typified by detached houses in larger garden; including boundary walls, trees and hedges; - Retaining the character of areas e.g. those typified by detached bungalows where there is pressure for large extensions, including dormers and increases in roof height. 5.4 The table below summarises the analysis carried out by the theme group.

Problems Possible courses of action Evidence & Justification Unsympathetic design at odds Require development to Strategic documents which with local street-scene/styles contribute to local already promote and support which is not 'bad enough' for distinctiveness through Policy. good design. planners to refuse, but has 1. National Planning Policy cumulative impact. Framework. (NPPF) (Sct. 7) 2. Northampton Local Plan. 3. Joint Core Strategy. 4. Conservation Area Appraisal. Low level standard and quality Reinforce local distinctiveness. Strategic documents which of design. As above already promote and support good design. As above. Lack of local distinctiveness. Identify areas of local 1. Historic Evidence. important character. 2. Designate Specific Areas. 3. Duston Camera Club. 4. Golby's History of Duston. Poor finish 'forgotten aspects' Reinforce local distinctiveness. Photographs of existing e.g. guttering, lighting, As above. landscaping, etc. Poor choices in finishes/ Reinforce local distinctiveness. Photographs of existing materials. As above. Inappropriate development Developers to demonstrate Match Policy to Areas. which is at odds with the how proposals reflect and Village: Victorian Aspect. locality. e.g. back land and strengthen the character of the Lime Hurst Sq : 60's - 70's garden development. (garden locality. Port Road : Pre 19th Cty. grabbing). Ashtree Area : 30's - 50's Tired and outdated shopping Encourage shop owners to Malvern Grove : Foreign areas. Solid roller shutters. (own) their area. Investor (Section 215) Separate policies for different Parish wide set requirements. local centres. Garaging Off Street Parking. Sufficient parking for at least 2 Photographs of existing design vehicles. faults, hazards, and congestion

New Housing sites 5.5 There are several large scale housing commitments in Duston on sites with planning permission, these include: - 379 Harlestone Road (26 units) - Ryelands Middle School, Prestbury Road (68 units) - British Timken site (231 units) - Millway Middle School, Mill Way (52 units) 5.6 There are no further new housing sites allocated in Duston at present, but the area will be expected to contribute to the overall requirement for Northampton in the emerging Local Plan site allocations document. The option is either for the Neighbourhood Plan to identify preferred sites for future new housing or to set out a criteria based approach, with a focus on local issues relating to design, layout etc. 5.7 The Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) carried out for the Core Strategy listed three other sites in Duston which could (potentially) be developed, these are: - Car Garage Workshops, Harlestone Road (up to 30 units). - Duston Oil Works, Port Road (up to 30 units) - Ryland Garage, Harlestone Road (up to 54 units) 5.8 There is also an option to consider alternative uses for the remainder of the Timken site which is currently has permission for commercial and employment uses but where there is a current planning application for a public house/restaurant.

Existing Housing 5.9 There are 1000’s existing houses in Duston which will continue to be adapted to the needs of owners and residents throughout the period of the Plan as the population structure changes and new trends in how people use their houses emerge. Much development (e.g. smaller extensions, boundary fences, windows etc.) falls outside planning control, but larger extensions, infill plots and developments which affect access fall within planning control and could be subject to policies in the Neighbourhood Plan. 5.10 A “Placecheck”* exercise and a related simple urban character analysis has identified the following “Character areas” in Duston. (*Placecheck has been developed by, Living Streets, a national charity. It is a method of assessing the qualities of a place, showing what improvements are needed, and focusing people on working together to achieve them”). 5.11 The potential issues concern the need to protect the character of some of the older residential areas, including the appearance of buildings, boundaries such as older walls and hedges, locals open spaces the setting on some houses in larger plots. At the same time, it is necessary to enable householders and property owners to be able to adapt their dwellings to meet the changing needs of, more single person households, growing families, the ageing population and technological change (including renewable energy). Built Heritage 5.12 Duston Conservation Area covers part of the village centre and the adjoining area. The character of the Conservation Area is well described in the 2009 Appraisal and Management Plan. One of the questions to address at this stage, is the extent to which it will be necessary or justified to consider locally based policies to help to achieve Conservation Area objectives or if the 2009 Appraisal and Management Plan, plus relevant NBC policies, already provide a sufficiently strong context? NPs are not the vehicle to consider Conservation Area boundaries, but given the pressures on the village centre and the condition of certain buildings (e.g. 26 – 30 Main Road) other appropriate policies may be needed. Conservation Area Management Plan 5.13 The conservation area contains 21 listed buildings. All changes which affect the character or appearance of listed buildings (inside and out) are controlled through the listed building consent regime. Certain works will, in addition, require planning consent. In addition, the Conservation Area contains a number of trees which are protected by Tree Preservation Orders. 5.14 In the 2009 review of the Management Plan, many of the consultation comments related to the impact of the volume of traffic running through the village and the standard of the existing street furniture in Duston. These concerns are echoed by NBC as these factors can cause considerable material harm to the aesthetic and character of the Conservation Area. Conversely, sympathetic treatment of highways, public realm and street furniture can create successful places that promote interaction between the community and the historic environment. 5.15 For development within or adjacent to the Conservation Area the Council may seek financial contributions through Section 106 planning obligations to assist in delivering the improvements to the Conservation Area as set out in the Management Plan. 5.16 The management plan states that new development in the Conservation Area should aspire to a quality of design and use of materials which is clearly related to its context. This normally involves demonstrating that the values set out in the Conservation Area Assessment have been respected. To an extent the character of the area derives from its natural evolution over time. New development should complement this pattern and the established grain and settlement pattern.

Locally Listed Buildings 5.17 In addition to buildings that are statutorily listed and of national importance, there are also buildings that are of local architectural and/or historic importance. The Council is producing a separate Local List of these, and will endeavour to secure their long-term future. In the current conservation area, 20 buildings are included on the draft Local List: Main Road: Nos 14, 16, 21, 22, 23, 39, 47, 50, 51, 52, 53b, 54, 58, 62, 70-72, 78-80 & (former) St Luke’s School, Melbourne Lane: Nos 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, Nos.1&2 Peveril Road and 2 Squirrel Lane. 5.18 These buildings do not benefit from the same extent of protection as those on the national Statutory List but will require careful appraisal and justification when applications for change are under consideration. The general presumption will be in favour of retaining buildings and structures which have been included on the Local List. Those, which have been identified through the appraisal process, as making a positive contribution to the character of the area will receive special scrutiny where major changes are proposed. Other Areas 5.19 In addition, are there any other parts of Duston, not covered by the Conservation Area, which have a distinctive local architectural or historic character and would benefit from policies in the NP? However, it is accepted that it would be not be appropriate to confuse the Conservation Area with other areas of interest. These other areas are where the NP should come into its own in providing that next layer of detail to influence policies for design and the built environment. The identification of Character (not Conservation) Areas and information from the “Placecheck” will provide further evidence to show that there is neighbourhood interest in doing something positive with other buildings that are of interest to the Duston Parish for cultural, heritage, architectural or other reasons.

5.20 The issues that have been identified to cover Housing (new and existing) and the built environment are: 1 The need to retain character in areas, e.g. detached houses in larger gardens (including boundary walls, trees and hedges), detached bungalows (where there is pressure for large extensions, including dormers) and planned estates from the 1950s and 1960s. 2 The opportunity, related to need, to set requirements for particular types of housing. 3 How to accommodate development without unacceptable pressure e.g.; over-developed sites, loss of retail, community and employment uses, or loss of open space/playing fields. 4 The need to consider more detailed policies for the Conservation Area and to identify other character area’s where protection and enhancement is needed. 5.21 The objectives identified in relation to these issues are: 1 To influence the location, scale, design and type of new housing to ensure that it fits with the character of local areas and meets identified local housing needs. 2 To ensure that small scale development, including conversions and residential extensions, reflect the character of the local area where it takes place. 3 To protect and enhance the Conservation Area and identify other distinctive areas of Duston where additional local polices will help to protect their character.

5.22 The options to address these issues and fulfil the identified objectives are: 1 To set requirements for types of housing - size, density, type and cost. 2 To use a criteria based policy for proposals for new housing. 3 To identify and allocate sites for new housing. 4 To set out strict design criteria for house extensions and related development. 5 To set criteria out for infill with restrictions in some areas. 6 To enable adaptation, including domestic scale renewable energy. 7 To set out policies to give freedom to people to extend their houses. 8 To develop additional detailed policies for the Conservation Area. 9 To set out polices to protect the character of other areas.

Transport 5.23 The main roads which form the boundaries of Duston – Weedon Road (A4500), Tollgate Way, Harlestone Road (A428) and Berrywood Road are heavily trafficked and act as barriers to a certain extent. 5.24 The employment and residential areas around Duston create commuter traffic, and the presence of five schools in the area creates localised problems through the “School Run.” 5.25 Bus services in and close to Duston are generally reasonable, providing access to Northampton centre and beyond. The majority of routes run along the main roads which form the perimeter of the plan area and there is a service (No.9) through Duston village. 5.26 The existing walking and cycling routes are not well developed with some internal links missing and connections to new development areas and the surrounding open spaces and countryside are patchy. 5.27 There is limited car parking in the village centre which, coupled with narrow roads and high levels of traffic, creates problems for shoppers, services uses and people moving through the centre (motorists, service vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists). 5.28 The table below is a summary of the theme group workshop discussions on transport in January 2014.

Problems Possible courses of action Evidence & justification Traffic Volumes 1. Time restrictions for delivery. Measure traffic flows at specific times. 2. Vehicle Width Restrictions. Especially near Schools. e.g. Unsuitability. Traffic Speeds 1. Traffic calming. 1.Previous evidence of excessive speeds 2. Lower speed limits. on particular routes. 3. Vehicle type restrictions. 2. Examples elsewhere. e.g. A149 Norfolk. Peak Period 'Rat 1. Vehicle type restrictions. Observation. Runs' 2. Time restrictions. Photographic Evidence. 3. Residents only access. Accident Blackspots. 1. Clearly identify and mark 1. Historic Evidence. Inc. Potential problem areas. 2. Observation, supported by Blackspots for Photographic Evidence. e.g. Bus stop Future. Chiltern Avenue (North) 'Unified' Commercial 1. Unified Information Points 1. Photographs from other areas. e.g. Areas Overstrand, Norfolk. 2. Themed Seasonal 2. Examples from other areas. e.g. Decorations. Towcester. 3. Unified signage. 4. Upgrade of Lime Hurst Sqare. Commercial Areas: 1. Restrict parking times. 1. Vehicles parked for long periods. i.e. Short Term Parking. 2. Road markings for parking more than 2 hrs. bays. 2. Inconsiderate parking. 3. Photographic examples from other areas. e.g. Overstrand, Norfolk Commercial Areas: Designated areas for residents. 1. Evidence of inconsiderate parking, Long Term Parking. Areas for owners & staff causing problems.

5.29 Based on the above analysis and table the following issues have been identified: 1 Traffic levels and particular problems around schools and in the village centre, noting that much of the traffic at peak times is generated from outside Duston. 2 The need for better walking and cycling routes to the village centre, schools and employment areas, including to and from adjoining areas. 3 The need for better and/or extended car parking in the village centre. 4 The need for a consistent approach to signage and traffic management measures to help create an identity for Duston and achieve high design standards

5.30 The objectives identified in relation to these issues are: 1 To improve movement in and around Duston for all road users, including private cars, public transport, cyclists and pedestrians of all ages. 2 To encourage joint working between the Northamptonshire County Council, Borough Council, Daventry & South Northants District Councils, to agree solutions to manage the impact of large scale development on the roads in and around Duston.

5.31 The options to address these issues and fulfil the identified objectives are: 1 To work with the Borough & County Councils & other districts on solutions for traffic problems linked to new development, (road building, public transport, walking, cycling routes and traffic management). 2 To better manage traffic in the village centre, including parking, weight/size of vehicles and physical features. 3 To increase parking in the village centre, noting that this may require some redevelopment. 4 To require new building (10 houses, 0.25ha or 500 m2) to provide solutions for roads, parking, buses, walking and cycling. 5 To allow larger shops and services outside the village centre through the re-use of employment sites, public houses etc. 5.32 It is acknowledged that, the County Council will need to be involved in creating policies and solutions to the above, including assessing the potential use of development related funding (for better highway management and improvements, including pedestrians & cyclists) from large scale housing and commercial development outside but close to Duston. It is noted that the solutions for many problems lie outside the Neighbourhood Plan area.

Business and the Village Centre 5.33 In the past Duston was home to several large employers (e.g. British Timken) but it is now a primary residential area. Some business industrial sites remain but the main large scale employment areas are in adjoining areas at Lodge Farm and Sixfields and include a range of manufacturing, storage, retail, leisure and service operations. The population figures in an earlier section, taken from the 2011 Census, indicate that skill and qualification levels may be lower that the Northampton average. However, this is a matter for an economic development strategy rather than a Neighbourhood Plan. 5.34 Appendix 4 is the results of a survey of businesses carried out in October 2013 which demonstrates the dominance of the village centre and the retail and service businesses located there. It showed that there are around 77 commercial premises of which 75 are occupied, but it was noted that diversity is limited; there are no clothes shops, only 2 sit-in restaurants (excluding pubs). However, there is a high proportion of convenience stores and services such as hairdressers. The only larger store in the village is a Co-operative. The facilities and services provided by these local businesses are an important element in the vitality of Duston, In addition, the businesses provide valuable local employment and generate related spending on local goods and services. 5.35 Large scale retail development is located close to Duston at Sixfields and the planned district centre in Upton. There is a large supermarket at the A4500 Sixfields junction.

5.36 Based on the above the following issues have been identified: 1 People value local employment opportunities, 2 Access to nearby employment sites (Lodge Farm, Sixfields, to the town centre and to the larger scale (M1 related) warehouses and factories is important 3 The need to re-evaluate allocated employment land where it is not being taken up and is not viewed as viable by site owners/developers. 4 The village centre plays a critical role in service provision for the local community and is also an important location for local jobs in the retail and service sectors. 5 Linked to the Conservation Area, with a focus on design, there is also an issue on the impact of new shop fronts, security measures and signage on the environment.

5.37 The objectives identified in relation to these issues are: 1 To maintain local businesses and employment in Duston in locations and on sites/land which will be viable in the long term. 2 To maintain and enhance the role of Duston village centre as a focal point for local shopping and the provision of social and community facilities. 3 To address traffic, parking and associated environmental problems in the village centre.

5.38 The options to address these issues and fulfil the identified objectives are: 1 To focus on better walking, cycling and public transport links to other employment areas. 2 To protect existing business sites and recent employment allocations. 3 To be flexible to allow leisure, retail uses and/or housing on empty sites. 4 To promote traffic management to give priority to pedestrians and shoppers. 5 To encourage the re-use of commercial/other property to provide new facilities & parking. 6 To encourage good of design for shop fronts and signs and a strong identity in the centre. 7 To protect the existing shops and businesses in Duston. 8 To allow new shops outside the centre. Open Space and Recreation 5.39 The Borough Council* includes all open spaces for which there is legitimate public access and which provide recreational benefit and categorises nine different types of space in the 2009 and 2013 open space strategies. The Borough owns most of these but there are other owners, for example, in Duston, the Parish Council owns Errington Park. (* NBC Parks & Open Space Strategy – 2009 & 2013 and http://www.northampton.gov.uk/downloads/download/1545/list-of-parks-and-open- spaces-in-northampton & http://www.northamptonspaces.info/) 5.40 There are no Strategic, Premier or Town & Country Parks in Duston, but it is close to planned Green Infrastructure to the south including Duston Mill, which is linked to the large scale Sustainable Urban Extensions. 5.41 Therefore, the open spaces comprise Neighbourhood Parks, Amenity Greenspace and Allotments which are listed below, (in addition, school grounds and playing fields need to be considered). Parks (and Gardens) are defined as urban parks, country parks and formal gardens, open to the general public that provide opportunities for various informal recreation and community events. Amenity green space is defined as being commonly found in housing areas, including informal recreation spaces and green spaces in and around housing, providing opportunities for informal activities close to home or work. Parks and Open Spaces - Alsace Close Open Space - 0.35 ha - Open Space - Beaune Close Open Space - 0.14 ha - Open Space - Bergerac Close Open Space - 0.11 ha - Open Space - Brackmills Tree Belt - 77.4 ha - Open Space - Brockwood Close Open Space - 0.93 ha - Open Space - Cheddar Close Open Space - 0.07 ha - Open Space - Clipston Way Open Space - 0.21 ha - Open Space - Duston Wildes Open Space - 2.25 ha - Open Space - Errington Park - 3.76ha - Sport/play area - Grafton Way Open Space - 0.80 ha - Open Space/play area - Hardlands Road Open Space - 0.78 ha - Open Space - Mendip Road Playing Field - 1.57 ha - Open Space/Play Area - Melbourne Lane Open Space - 0.26 ha - Open Space/play area - Newton Road Open Space - 0.48 ha - Open Space - Rochelle Way Open Space - 0.26 ha - Open Space - Westbury Close Play Area - 0.12 ha - Play Area - Wrenbury Road West Open Space - 0.82 ha - Open Space/play area

Allotments - Bants Lane allotments (NBC) - Berrywood Road allotments (other) There is a cemetery at Berrywood Road next to the allotments and Duston School, also nearby on Berrywood Road, has extensive playing fields. 5.42 Additional survey work is currently being undertaken to assess the levels of open space and recreation provision in Duston in relation to established local and national standards.

5.43 Based on the above the following issues have been identified: 1 There is a need to protect and enhance existing recreation spaces to ensure they meet the needs of the current and future population. 2 There is a need to protect and enhance other open green spaces, especially in housing areas, to maintain the character of the area and maintain local facilities. 3 The importance of natural open spaces, including trees and hedgerows 4 Access to the countryside and to strategic open space being provided as part or nearby larger scale residential development is limited.

5.44 The objectives identified in relation to these issues are: 1 To review open space provision and management regularly, including quality measures, in relation to the changing needs of the population and local development pressures. 2 To focus on recreation and the contribution that open spaces make to landscape, nature conservation and overall quality of life. 3 To ensure that new development in and around Duston contributes to the open space and recreation needs of the local community.

5.46 The options to address these issues and fulfil the identified objectives are: 1 To include a policy in the plan which protects all open spaces in Duston. 2 To set out proposals for new, extended or improved open spaces, allotments and recreation grounds, linked to new development. 3 To identify and protect natural features within and around open spaces, including trees, hedges, woodland, wetland and meadow areas. 4 To work with the Borough Council & other authorities on green infrastructure linked to new development close to Duston. 5 To set out proposals for new and improved footpath/cycle links to nearby countryside.

Community Facilities and education 5.47 Duston offers a broad range of community facilities, services and infrastructure which is used by residents and neighbouring communities. There is a perception that such infrastructure is 'at capacity'. Some community facilities, services and infrastructure are ageing and need to be maintained, protected and enhanced. The Parish Council owns the St Lukes Centre and Duston Sports Centre. 5.48 There are five schools in Duston, four primary and one secondary. Several of these have seen investment and development in recent years and there plans for expansion on two existing sites, but there are no new land allocations required in the Plan. However, the schools are linked to some problems, especially those related to traffic which may need to be addressed by policies.

5.49 Based on the above the following issues have been identified: 1 Duston offers a broad range of community facilities, services and infrastructure which is used and highly valued by residents and neighbouring communities. There is a perception that such infrastructure is 'at capacity'. 2 Some community facilities, services and infrastructure are ageing and need improvement. 3 Although the schools have no new land needs, they are linked to other issues, including; - The need for safe and attractive walking and cycling routes to schools. - How school playing fields contribute to the environment and character of Duston. - Community access to schools and playing fields.

5.50 The objectives identified in relation to these issues are: 1 To maintain and enhance community facilities (for recreation, meetings, welfare and health) in Duston to meet the needs of a growing and ageing population, taking account of users from nearby areas and to encourage safe and sustainable access to facilities. 2 To enable local schools to develop to meet the needs of their catchment area, at the same time as addressing their impact on traffic and nearby houses, and encouraging the joint use of school facilities and grounds.

5.51 The options to address these issues and fulfil the identified objectives are: 1 To identify specific deficits and priorities for facilities & infrastructure, write a policy to support proposals which deliver those items. 2 To have policies to protect certain facilities/services/ infrastructure and support proposals that seek to enhance those assets. 3 To consider if there is a need for policies (in addition to those at national level) to protect school playing fields? 4 To encourage individual schools and the education authority to be directly involved in the provision of walking and cycling routes. 5 As far as possible, to use the Plan to encourage the joint use of school facilities? Appendix 1 – Neighbourhood Plan Area Application Letter – July 2013 Duston Parish Council wishes to prepare a Neighbourhood Development Plan and formally applies to designate a Neighbourhood Area. I can confirm that Duston Parish Council is a relevant body for the purposes of section 61G of the 1990 Town and Country Planning Act, and has the authority to prepare a Neighbourhood Plan within the proposed Neighbourhood Area. A map outlining the proposed Neighbourhood Area is included. Extent of the proposed Neighbourhood Area At a Parish Council meeting Monday 8th April the decision was taken to apply to designate the current parish boundary as a Neighbourhood Area.* The Civil Parish of Duston is located in the west of Northampton Borough. The western boundary of Duston adjoins the parishes of Harlestone and Harpole. The southern boundary adjoins Upton Civil Parish. The northern and eastern edges of the parish are clearly defined by Harlestone Road and Bants Lane. These roads separate Duston from the adjacent communities of Lodge Farm, Kings Heath and St James. Making Duston a great place to live, work and play The proposed Neighbourhood Area reflects the area in which Duston Parish Council collects a precept from its residents, and the full extent of the area in which the Parish Council has the authority to act. Duston Parish Council is committed to “Making Duston a great place to live, work and play!” for all its residents. By designating the parish boundary as the Neighbourhood Area will enable Duston Parish Council to deliver this commitment to its residents through a Neighbourhood Development Plan. The Parish Council is already actively delivering on this commitment through improving and growing the services offered to Duston residents. For example, by working with Northampton Leisure Trust, the new Duston Sports Centre was opened in 2012. The former St Luke’s School has just received a transformation from a derelict building in to a new community centre including a new nursery. The Parish Council has taken over the running of the Pendle Road community centre and hopes to renovate this site soon. In addition, the Parish Council has a history of engaging in the planning process by responding to consultations on planning applications in the parish via the Parish Council’s Planning Committee. Progress on the Neighbourhood Development Plan is in its early stages, however some emerging issues which we, the Parish Council, are seeking to address include: - Improving access to and the quality of open spaces; - Delivering the services and infrastructure residents require to meet their day-to- day needs; - Protecting and enhancing the designated conservation area; - Creating strong cycle & footpath links within the parish and to neighbouring areas.

Map of Neighbourhood Plan area

Appendix 2 - Duston Demographic Profile (blue below average, red above average) Duston Parish Overall 1.1 Age Structure Older than average Percentage of Residents in All Residents 15,498 Duston Northampton East Midlands 0 – 9 years 1,655 10.68% 13.40% 11.42% 10 – 19 years 1,611 10.39% 11.99% 12.36% 20 – 29 years 1,673 10.79% 15.23% 12.93% 30 – 59 years 6,260 40.39% 40.61% 39.80% 60 – 74 years 2,836 18.30% 12.47% 15.58%

75 and over 1,463 9.44% 6.31% 7.90%

1.2 Gender – Comparable, slight bias towards females Percentage of Residents in All Residents 15,498 Duston Northampton East Midlands Male 7,560 48.78% 49.12% 49.29% Female 7,938 51.22% 50.88% 50.71%

1.3 Long-term health problems or disability - a little healthier Percentage of Residents in All Residents 15,498 Duston Northampton East Midlands Day-to-Day Activities Limited 1,112 7.18% 7.16% 8.67% a Lot Day-to-Day Activities Limited 1,540 9.94% 8.68% 9.95% a Little Day-to-Day Activities Not 12,848 82.90% 84.16% 81.38% Limited

1.4 Health some variation, but nothing significant Percentage of Residents in All Residents 15,498 Duston Northampton East Midlands Very good health 6,860 44.26% 46.38% 45.30% Good Health 5,867 37.86% 36.47% 35.15% Fair Health 2,154 13.90% 12.51% 13.99% Bad Health 478 3.08% 3.61% 4.32% Very Bad Health 139 0.90% 1.03% 1.24%

1.5 Physical Environment (m2 000) more built up, but mostly residential less greenspace Percentage of Land (m2 thousands) Total Area of All Land Types 3728.96 m2 Duston Northampton East Midlands Area of Domestic Buildings 440.84 m2 11.82% 6.48% 0.09% Area of Non Domestic 124.13 m2 3.33% 4.58% 0.55% Buildings Area of Road 543.41 m2 14.57% 10.62% 1.84% Area of Domestic Gardens 1706.51 m2 45.76% 21.03% 3.47% Area of Greenspace 696.83 m2 18.69% 46.29% 89.75%

1.6 Car and Van Ownership higher than average Percentage of Cars and Vans Total Number of Households 6738 Duston Northampton East Midlands No Cars or Vans in Households 1005 14.92% 22.45% 22.10% 1 Car or Van in Households 2983 44.27% 43.14% 42.48% 2 Cars or Vans in Households 2165 32.13% 25.66% 27.40% 3 Cars or Vans in Households 465 6.90% 5.20% 5.98% 4 + Cars or Vans in Households 165 2.45% 1.62% 2.03% Number of Cars or Vans per 1.39 1.17 1.24 household

1.7 Ethnicity less ethnic diversity Percentage of Residents in All Usual Residents 15,498 Duston Northampton East Midlands White English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern 13,871 89.50% 76.56% 85.40% Irish/ British White Irish 187 1.21% 1.37% 0.63% White Gypsy or Irish Traveller 4 0.03% 0.07% 0.08% White Other 499 3.22% 6.52% 3.16% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups; White and Black Caribbean 107 0.69% 1.48% 0.89% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups; White and Black African 32 0.21% 0.48% 0.19% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups; White and Asian 70 0.45% 0.61% 0.48% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups; Others Mixed 64 0.41% 0.66% 0.34% Asian/Asian British; Indian 159 1.03% 2.51% 3.73% Asian/Asian British; Pakistani 27 0.17% 0.72% 1.08% Asian/Asian British; Bangladeshi 29 0.19% 1.59% 0.29% Asian/Asian British; Chinese 58 0.37% 0.80% 0.54% Asian/Asian British; Other Asian 73 0.47% 0.86% 0.84% Black/African/Carib/Black British 147 0.95% 3.05% 0.92% Black/African/Carib/Black British 70 0.45% 1.39% 0.64% Black/African/Caribbean/Black British 24 0.15% 0.62% 0.24% Other Ethnic Group; Arab 15 0.10% 0.26% 0.21% Other Ethnic Group; Any Other Ethnic Group 65 0.42% 0.45% 0.35%

1.8 Country of Birth dominance of England

Percentage of Residents in All Usual Residents 15,498 Duston Northampton East Midlands England 13,839 89.30% 80.92% 87.56% Northern Ireland 70 0.45% 0.51% 0.34% Scotland 217 1.40% 1.45% 1.47% Wales 114 0.74% 0.78% 0.74% Ireland 163 1.05% 1.09% 0.49% EU: Member states2001 138 0.89% 1.35% 1.07% EU: Member countries April 2001 to March 2011 314 2.03% 4.66% 2.02% Other Countries 643 4.15% 9.22% 6.30%

1.9 Religion - Christian Percentage of Residents higher All Residents 15,498 Duston Northampton East Midlands Christian 10,150 65.49% 56.56% 58.81% Buddhist 47 0.30% 0.44% 0.28% Hindu 96 0.62% 1.60% 1.98% Jewish 10 0.06% 0.13% 0.09% Muslim 113 0.73% 4.15% 3.10% Sikh 93 0.60% 0.50% 0.98% Other Religion 74 0.48% 0.49% 0.40% No Religion 3,912 25.24% 29.43% 27.53% Religion Not Stated 1,003 6.47% 6.71% 6.83%

1.10 Employment - Active -Average for Northampton (higher than EM), more people employed, slightly higher self-employment, lower unemployment & students. Inactive - Much higher retired & carers Percentage of Residents All usual Residents Ages 16 – 74 11,415 Duston Northampton East Midlands Economically Active; Total 8,463 74.14% 74.18% 69.29% Employee; Part-time 1,711 20.22% 13.51% 14.41% Employee; Full-time 5,110 60.38% 43.91% 38.76% Self-employed with employees; Part-time 29 0.34% 0.27% 0.34% Self-employed with employees; Full-time 158 1.87% 1.45% 1.73% Self-employed without employees; Part-time 200 2.36% 1.84% 2.17% Self-employed without employees; Full-time 663 7.83% 4.47% 4.40% Unemployed 309 3.65% 4.64% 4.17% Full-time Student 283 3.34% 4.09% 3.30% Economically Inactive; Total 2,952 25.86% 25.82% 30.71% Retired 1,968 66.67% 11.21% 14.95% Student 315 10.67% 5.06% 5.75% Looking after home or family 296 10.03% 3.87% 4.00% Long-term sick or disabled 246 8.33% 3.75% 4.05% Other 127 4.30% 1.93% 1.94%

1.10 Employment - Active -Average for Northampton (higher than EM), more people employed, slightly higher self-employment, lower unemployment & students. Inactive - Much higher retired & carers Percentage of Residents Residents aged 16 and over 12,878 Duston Northampton East Midlands No Qualifications 2,940 22.83% 22.54% 24.74% 1-4 O Levels/CSE/GCSEs, Entry level, Foundation 4,793 37.22% 35.07% 34.86% Diploma NVQ Level 1, Foundation GNVQ, Basic Skills 1,071 8.32% 8.39% 9.09% 5+ O Level (Passes)/CSEs (Grade 1)/ GCSEs… Diploma, Welsh Baccalaureate 3,780 29.35% 30.93% 32.23% Intermediated Diploma NVQ Level 2, Intermediate GNVQ, City and Guilds Craft, BTEC First/General Diploma, 2,207 17.14% 15.50% 16.65% RSA Diploma Apprenticeship 1,268 9.85% 6.01% 7.19% 2+ A Levels/VCEs, 4+ As Levels, Higher School… Diploma, Welsh 1,563 12.14% 15.58% 16.29% Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma NVQ Level 3, Advanced GNVQ, City and Guilds… ONC, OND, BTEC National, RSA 1,535 11.92% 10.88% 11.92% Advanced Diploma Degree (BA, BSc), Higher Degree (MA, PHD, PGCE) 1,350 10.48% 14.08% 13.59% NVQ Level 4-5. HNC, HND, RSA, Higher Diploma, BTEC 616 4.78% 4.40% 4.52% Higher Level Professional Qualification (Example Teaching, Nursing) 1,566 12.16% 12.19% 12.98% Other Vocational/Work Related Qualifications 2,479 19.25% 16.62% 18.09% Foreign Qualifications 412 3.20% 7.63% 4.24%

1.11 Accommodation Type - More Percentage of Households semi/detached houses & bungalows. Less flats & sharing All Households 6,738 Duston Northampton East Midlands Unshared Dwelling; Total 6,736 99.97% 99.70% 99.87% Whole House or Bungalow; Total 6,194 91.95% 82.46% 88.54% Whole House or Bungalow; 1,923 28.55% 21.81% 32.54% Detached Whole House or Bungalow; Semi- 3,330 49.44% 29.02% 35.59% Detached Whole House or Bungalow; 941 13.97% 31.64% 20.41% Terraced Unshared Dwelling; Flat, Maisonette or 540 8.02% 17.46% 11.10% Apartment; Total Flat, Maisonette or Apartment; Purpose-Built 509 7.56% 15.20% 9.06% Block of Flats or Tenement Flat, Maisonette or ... Part of a Converted or 10 0.15% 1.69% 1.34% Shared House Flat, Maisonette or Apartment; In Commercial 21 0.31% 0.58% 0.70% Building Caravan or Other Mobile or Temporary 2 0.03% 0.07% 0.36% Structure Shared Dwelling; Total 2 0.03% 0.30% 0.13%

1.12 Household Size - More 2 person households, otherwise near averages Percentage of Households All Households 6,738 Duston Northampton East Midlands 1 Person Household 1,891 28.06% 30.48% 28.96% 2 Person Household 2,668 39.60% 34.04% 36.18% 3 Person Household 974 14.46% 15.79% 15.64% 4 Person Household 866 12.85% 12.79% 12.91% 5 Person Household 261 3.87% 4.74% 4.32% 6 Person Household 59 0.88% 1.58% 1.44% 7 Person Household 14 0.21% 0.42% 0.35%

All households 6,738 Duston Northampton East Midlands

Owned; Total 5,546 82.31% 62.69% 67.24%

8+ Person Househ’d 5 0.07% 0.23% 0.21%

1.13 Household Tenure – Higher ownership but also higher local authority rented, some Reliance on living with friends and relatives Owned Outright 2,704 48.76% 40.10% 48.74% Owned with a Mortgage or Loan 2,842 51.24 59.90% 51.26% Shared Ownership 24 0.43% 2.04% 1.00% Social Rented; Total 388 5.76% 17.03% 15.26% Rented from Council (Local 315 81.19% 74.90% 63.93% Authority) Other Social Rented 73 18.81% 25.10% 36.07% Private Rented; Total 725 10.76% 17.83% 14.90% Private Landlord or Letting Agency 641 88.41% 92.67 91.00% Employer of a Household 2 0.28% 0.46% 1.42% Member Relative or Friend of Household 75 10.34% 6.01% 6.18% Member Other 7 0.97% 0.87% 1.40% Living Rent Free 55 0.82% 1.18% 1.34%

1.14 Household Composition – Higher older one and two person households without children Percentage of Households All Households 6,738 Duston Northampton East Midlands One Person Household; Total 1,891 28.06% 30.48% 28.96% One Person Household; Aged 65 and Over 897 47.44% 33.68% 42.35% One Person Household; Other 994 52.56% 66.32% 57.65% One Family Only; Total 4,499 66.77% 61.00% 64.40% All Aged 65 and Over 778 17.29% 10.75% 13.96% Married Couple; Total 2,449 54.43% 50.99% 54.07% Married Couple; No Children 1,029 42.02% 37.90% 39.82% Married Couple; One Dependent Child 367 14.99% 17.64% 17.03% Married Couple; Two or More Dependent 618 25.23% 29.16% 26.81% Children Married Couple; All Children Non-Dependent 435 17.76% 15.30% 16.34% Same-Sex Civil Partnership Couple; 7 0.16% 0.14% 0.17% Total Cohabiting Couple; Total 715 15.89% 18.84% 16.43% Cohabiting Couple; No Children 416 58.18% 54.80% 52.82% Cohabiting Couple; One Dependent Child 128 17.90% 20.45% 20.92% Cohabiting Couple; Two or More Dependent 144 20.14% 20.70% 21.28% Children Cohabiting Couple; All Children Non-Dependent 27 3.78% 4.05% 4.98% Lone Parent; Total 550 12.22% 19.27% 15.38% Lone Parent; One Dependent Child 193 35.09% 39.87% 37.74% Lone Parent; 2 or More Dependent Children 148 26.91% 32.75% 30.22% Lone Parent; All Children Non-Dependent 209 38.00% 27.38% 32.05% Other Household Types; Total 348 5.16% 8.52% 6.64% Other Household Types; With One Dependent 63 18.10% 16.62% 17.36% Child Other Household Types; With Two or More 62 17.82% 16.46% 16.73% Dependent Children Other Household Types; All Full-Time Students 2 0.57% 7.50% 9.63% Other Household Types; All Aged 65 and Over 17 17 4.89% 2.06% 3.79% Other Household Types; Other 205 58.62% 57.36% 52.49%

2 Old Duston compared with New Duston 2.1 Age Distribution – Old Duston has an older population Percentage of Residents All Residents Old Duston New Duston Duston Northampton 0 - 9 years 9.83% 10.93% 10.68% 13.40% 10 - 19 years 8.86% 11.13% 10.39% 11.99% 20 – 29 years 10.40% 10.96% 10.79% 15.23% 30 – 59 years 37.49% 42.00% 40.39% 40.61% 60 – 74 years 19.59% 17.69% 18.30% 12.47% 75 and over 13.83% 7.28% 9.44% 6.31%

2.2 Gender – no significant variation Percentage of Residents All Residents Old Duston New Duston Duston Northampton Male 48.16% 48.86% 48.78% 49.12 Female 51.84% 51.14% 51.22% 50.88

2.3 Long-term Health Problems or Disability Higher limitations in Old Duston Percentage of Residents All Residents Old Duston New Duston Duston Northampton Day/Day Activity 9.72% 6.02% 7.18% 8.67% Limited a Lot Day/Day Activity 12.16% 8.88% 9.94% 9.95% Limited a Little Day/Day Activity Not Limited 78.11% 85.10% 82.90% 81.38%

2.4 Health - More problems in Old Duston Percentage of Residents All Residents Old Duston New Duston Duston Northampton Very Good Health 38.93% 46.68% 44.26% 46.38% Good Health 38.15% 37.76% 37.86% 36.47% Fair Health 17.42% 12.26% 13.90% 12.51% Bad Health 4.29% 2.52% 3.08% 3.61% Very Bad Health 1.22% 0.78% 0.90% 1.03%

2.5 Physical Environment – Old Duston more non-domestic, small gardens but more parks Percentage of Land (m2 thousands) Total Area of All Land Types (m2 thousands); Old Duston New Duston Duston Northampton Area of Domestic Buildings; 11.33% 12.78% 11.82% 6.48% Area of Non Domestic Buildings; 5.09% 1.54% 3.33% 4.58%

Area of Road; 15.08% 14.61% 14.57% 10.62% Area of Domestic Gardens; 41.06% 51.44% 45.76% 21.03%

Area of Greenspace; 20.52% 15.29% 18.69% 46.29%

2.6 Car or Van Ownership - nothing significant, but the “no” figures are confusing

Percentage of Households All Households Old Duston New Duston Duston Northampton

No Cars or Vans in Household 22.10% 24.45% 14.92% 22.45% 1 Car or Van in Household 43.83% 43.14% 44.27% 43.14% 2 Cars or Vans in Household 27.31% 25.66% 32.13% 25.66% 3 Cars or Vans in Household 5.00% 5.20% 6.90% 5.20% 4 or More Cars or Vans in Household 1.75% 1.62 2.45% 1.62% All Cars or Vans in Area (Per household) 1.21 1.17 1.39 1.17

2.7 Ethnicity – small Irish concentration in Old Duston Percentage of Residents in All Usual Residents Old Duston New Duston Duston Northampton White English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern 87.23% 90.18% 89.50% 76.56% Irish/ British White Irish 1.74% 0.89% 1.21% 1.37% White Gypsy or Irish Traveller 0.04% 0.02% 0.03% 0.07% White Other 3.88% 3.19% 3.22% 6.52% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups; White and Black Caribbean 0.70% 0.68% 0.69% 1.48% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups; White and Black African 0.14% 0.24% 0.21% 0.48% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups; White and Asian 0.44% 0.45% 0.45% 0.61% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups; Others Mixed 0.49% 0.32% 0.41% 0.66% Asian/Asian British; Indian 1.31% 0.90% 1.03% 2.51% Asian/Asian British; Pakistani 0.12% 0.19% 0.17% 0.72% Asian/Asian British; Bangladeshi 0.49% 0.18% 0.19% 1.59% Asian/Asian British; Chinese 0.45% 0.37% 0.37% 0.80% Asian/Asian British; Other Asian 0.52% 0.49% 0.47% 0.86% Black/African/Caribbean/Black British 1.12% 0.81% 0.95% 3.05% Black/African/Caribbean/Black British 0.67% 0.44% 0.45% 1.39% Black/African/Caribbean/Black British 0.07% 0.23% 0.15% 0.62% Other Ethnic Group; Arab 0.15% 0.05% 0.10% 0.26% Other Ethnic Group; Any Other Ethnic Group 0.42% 0.37% 0.42% 0.45%

2.8 Religion – nothing significant Percentage of Residents All Residents Old Duston New Duston Duston Northampton Christian 66.42% 65% 65.49% 56.56% Buddhist 0.32% 0.29% 0.30% 0.44% Hindu 0.95% 0.54% 0.62% 1.60% Jewish 0.07% 0.07% 0.06% 0.13% Muslim 1% 0.71% 0.73% 4.15% Sikh 0.92% 0.37% 0.60% 0.50% Other Religion 0.32% 0.58% 0.48% 0.49% No Religion 23.27% 25.94% 25.24% 29.43% Religion Not Stated 6.75% 6.50% 6.47% 6.71%

2.9 Employment – Old Duston, low econ. active/higher inactive & health Percentage of Residents

All usual Residents Ages 16 – 74 Old Duston New Duston Duston Northampton Economically Active; Total 70.84% 75.92% 74.14% 74.18% Employee; Part-time 19.59% 20.78% 20.22% 13.51% Employee; Full-time 61.14% 60.25% 60.38% 43.91% Self-employed with employees; Part-time 0.41% 0.29% 0.34% 0.27% Self-employed with employees; Full-time 1.92% 1.67% 1.87% 1.45% Self-employed without employees; Part-time 2.33% 2.40% 2.36% 1.84% Self-employed without employees; Full-time 6.96% 7.91% 7.83% 4.47% Unemployed 4.34% 3.32% 3.65% 4.64% Full-time Student 3.31% 3.39% 3.34% 4.09% Economically Inactive; Total 29.16% 24.08% 25.86% 25.82% Retired 67.54% 66.08% 66.67% 11.21% Student 9.15% 11.31% 10.67% 5.06% Looking after home or family 8.62% 11.14% 10.03% 3.87% Long-term sick or disabled 10.01% 7.52% 8.33% 3.75% Other 4.67% 3.96% 4.30% 1.93%

2.10 Qualifications – Old Duston is “less qualified” Percentage of Residents Residents aged 16 and over Old Duston New Duston Duston Northampton No Qualifications 28.19% 20.63% 22.83% 22.54% 1-4 O Levels/CSE/GCSEs, Entry level, Foundation 32.67% 39.11% 37.22% 35.07% Diploma NVQ Level 1, Foundation GNVQ, Basic Skills 7.91% 8.46% 8.32% 8.39% 5+ O Level (Passes)/CSEs (Grade 1)/ GCSEs… Diploma, Welsh Baccalaureate 26.21% 30.49% 29.35% 30.93% Intermediated Diploma NVQ Level 2, Intermediate GNVQ, City and Guilds Craft, BTEC First/General Diploma, 15.44% 17.83% 17.14% 15.50% RSA Diploma Apprenticeship 9.66% 9.69% 9.85% 6.01% 2+ A Levels/VCEs, 4+ As Levels, Higher School… Diploma, Welsh 10.92% 12.53% 12.14% 15.58% Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma NVQ Level 3, Advanced GNVQ, City and Guilds… ONC, OND, BTEC National, RSA 10.88% Advanced Diploma 10.13% 12.67% 11.92% Degree (BA, BSc), Higher Degree (MA, PHD, PGCE) 9.89% 10.54% 10.48% 14.08% NVQ Level 4-5. HNC, HND, RSA, Higher Diploma, BTEC 4.05% 4.96% 4.78% 4.40% Higher Level Professional Qualification 10.56% 12.84% 12.16% 12.19% (Example Teaching, Nursing) Other Vocational/Work Related Qualifications 18.12% 19.56% 19.25% 16.62% Foreign Qualifications 3.97% 3.01% 3.20% 7.63%

2.11 Accommodation Type – New Duston has much higher flats Percentage of Households All Households Old Duston New Duston Duston Northampton Unshared Dwelling; Total 99.94% 100% 99.97% 99.70% Whole House or Bungalow; Total 87.39 96.60% 91.95% 82.46% Whole House or Bungalow; Detached 19.22% 33.07% 28.55% 21.81% Whole House or Bungalow; Semi- 55.41% 52.77% 49.44% 29.02% Detached Whole House or Bungalow; Terraced 12.76% 14.16% 13.97% 31.64% Unshared Dwelling; Flat, Maisonette or 12.55% 3.37% 8.02% 17.46% Apartment; Total Flat, Maisonette or Apartment; Purpose-Built Block 12.04% 87.14% 7.56% 15.20% of Flats or Tenement

Flat, Maisonette or ... Part of a Converted or Shared 0.15% 5% 0.15% 1.69% House

Flat, Maisonette or Apartment; In 0.36% 7.86% 0.31% 0.58% Commercial Building Caravan or Other Mobile or 0.06% 0.71% 0.03% 0.07% Temporary Structure Shared Dwelling; Total 0.06% 0% 0.03% 0.30%

2.12 Household Size - Old Duston has more 1 person households Percentage of Households All Households Old Duston New Duston Duston Northampton 1 Person H’hold 33.83% 24.62% 28.06% 30.48% 2 People 38.74% 40.16% 39.60% 34.04% 3 People 11.64% 16.16% 14.46% 15.79% 4 People 11.61% 13.61% 12.85% 12.79% 5 People 2.77% 4.50% 3.87% 4.74% 6 People 1.06% 0.70% 0.88% 1.58% 7 People 0.24% 0.17% 0.21% 0.42% 8 + People 0.12% 0.07% 0.07% 0.23%

2.13 Tenure - Old Duston more outright ownership, Duston higher council housing

All households Old Duston New Duston Duston Northampton Owned; Total 80.49% 84.24% 82.31% 62.69% Owned Outright 55.06% 45.01% 48.76% 40.10% Owned with a Mortgage or Loan 44.94% 54.99% 51.24 59.90% Shared Ownership 0.45% 0.40% 0.43% 2.04% Social Rented; Total 7.66% 3.69% 5.76% 17.03% Rented from Council (Local 79.53% 83.66% 81.19% 74.90% Authority) Other Social Rented 20.47% 16.34% 18.81% 25.10% Private Rented; Total 10.28% 11.11% 10.76% 17.83% Private Landlord or Letting Agency 88.56% 88.50% 88.41% 92.67 Employer of a Household 0.29% 0.22% 0.28% 0.46% Member Relative or Friend of Household 10.56% 10.20% 10.34% 6.01% Member Other 0.59% 1.08% 0.97% 0.87% Living Rent Free 1.21% 0.63% 0.82% 1.18%

2.14 Household Composition – Old Duston, more older 1 person households Percentage of Households All Households Old Duston New Duston Duston Northampton One Person Household; Total 33.83% 24.62% 28.06% 30.48% One Person Household; Aged 65 and Over 53.39% 43.93% 47.44% 33.68% One Person Household; Other 46.61% 56.07% 52.56% 66.32% One Family Only; Total 61.26% 70.06% 66.77% 61.00% All Aged 65 and Over 20.62 15.06% 17.29% 10.75% Married Couple; Total 51.67% 56.64% 54.43% 50.99% Married Couple; No Children 42.76% 41.89% 42.02% 37.90% Married Couple; One Dependent Child 14.10% 15.79% 14.99% 17.64% Married Couple;2 ormore Dependent Children 24.57% 25.14% 25.23% 29.16% Married Couple; All Children Non-Dependent 18.57% 17.18% 17.76% 15.30% Same-Sex Civil Partnership Couple; 0.10% 0.21% 0.16% 0.14% Cohabiting Couple; Total 15.60% 15.85% 15.89% 18.84% Cohabiting Couple; No Children 60.88% 57.48% 58.18% 54.80% Cohabiting Couple; One Dependent Child 16.72% 18.44% 17.90% 20.45% Cohabiting Couple; Two or More Dependent 19.87% 19.52% 20.14% 20.70% Children Cohabiting Couple; All Children Non-Dependent 2.52% 4.56% 3.78% 4.05% Lone Parent; Total 12.01% 12.24% 12.22% 19.27% Lone Parent; One Dependent Child 36.48% 59 35.09% 39.87% Lone Parent; Two or More Dependent 21.72% 26.91% 32.75% Children Lone Parent; All Children Non-Dependent 41.80% 38.00% 27.38% Other Household Types; Total 4.91% 5.16% 8.52% Other Household Types; With One Dependent 17.79% 18.10% 16.62% Child Other Household Types; With Two or More Dependent Children 14.72% 17.82% 16.46% Other Household Types; All Full-Time Students 0.61% 0.57% 7.50% Other Household Types; All Aged 65 and Over 17 6.13% 4.89% 2.06% Other Household Types; Other 60.74% 58.62% 57.36%

Appendix 4 – October 2013 Business Survey Types of Business

Health and Beauty, Optician, 1, 1% 1, 1% office Hairdresser furniture , 1, 1% Convenience Store Security, 1, 1% Dry Off Take away Cleaners Travel Agent, 1, 1% Licence, , 1, 1% Solicitors, 1, 1% Estate agents 1, 1% Vets, 1, 1% Public House Cobbler, 1, 1% Chemists Butchers, 1, 1% Florists Building Garage Society, 1, Hairdresser, 10, 13% Bookmakers1% Newsagent , 1, 1% Nursery Bakery, 1, 1% Charity Shop Post Computor Services Offic Convenience Store, Resturant, 2, 3% Dentists e, 2, 9, 12% Funeral Director Funeral3% Director, Take away, 6, 8% Post Office 2, 3% Resturant Dentist Bakery s, 2, 3% Estate Bookmakers Computor agents, 5, Services, 2, Building Society 7% 3% Butchers Charity Cobbler Shop, 2, 3% Public House, 4, 5% Dry Cleaners Garage, 3, 4% Chemists, 3, 4% Nursery, 3, 4% Health and Beauty Newsagent, 3, 4% Off Licence Florists, 3, 4% office furniture Optician Security

Appendix 5 – Early summary table of Issues and Options from Steering Group Meetings

Issues Objectives Options Evidence Theme What is the problem? What do we want How could we solve the How do we know it is a to achieve? problem? problem? Duston offers a broad range of community facilities, services and infrastructure which is used by

residents and neighbouring Identify specific deficits and

communities. There is a priorities for facilities and perception that such infrastructure, write a policy to infrastructure is 'at capacity'. support proposals which deliver Major housing is likely to take Ensure that Duston those items. Acknowledge the place in neighbouring areas, over parish is well-served role of the Neighbourhood Plan the plan period. It is believed that with community in influencing specific projects. facilities, services this will increase the pressure on Development Plan; Census and infrastructure existing community facilities, data (population profile); services and infrastructure. Community facilities audit; Some community facilities, faith audit; check Write policies to protect certain services and infrastructure are consultation responses facilities/services/infrastructure ageing and need to be (Duston Day & exhibition) and support proposals that seek maintained, protected and to enhance those assets. enhanced. Provide housing to meet specialist housing needs such Identify specific housing There may be specialist types of

Infrastructure, Community Facilities and Services and Facilities Community Infrastructure, as affordable homes, requirements, write a policy to housing required to support the create opportunities support proposals which deliver needs of the community. for first-time buyers, those items or those for the

elderly or disabled,

Write a policy to support Duston suffers from traffic proposals that seek to reduce Consultation responses congestion at a number of Reduce traffic congestion. Acknowledge the (Duston Day & exhibition); locations including Main Road and congestion role of the Neighbourhood Plan traffic surveys in proximity to schools.

in influencing specific projects.

Write a policy to support Duston benefits from public proposals that seek to improve transport. Major housing growth Improve the offer of the offer of public transport. may present an opportunity to public transport Acknowledge the role of the improve these services. Neighbourhood Plan in Development Plan influencing specific projects (including LTP); check consultation responses Traffic and transport and Traffic Duston's walking and cycling Write a policy to support (Duston Day & exhibition) infrastructure is fragmented. proposals that seek to improve Create a strategic Arterial roads provide direct pedestrian and cycle network of walking access, however movement connections. Acknowledge the and cycling routes between these routes can be role of the Neighbourhood Plan

convoluted. in influencing specific projects

Development Plan; Protect and enhance Conservation Area The Conservation Area and other Prepare specific policies to the Conservation Appraisal & Management important heritage assets and protect heritage and

Area and other Plan; Village Walk survey; Area and Areaand

locations need to be protected conservation assets, such as heritage assets and Placecheck; check and enhanced. building design, etc. locations consultation responses (Duston Day & exhibition) Conservation Area & Appraisal Management Write policies requiring new Plan; Development Plan;

Built Environment Built Lack of local distinctiveness in Deliver good design development to deliver a high Village Survey; Place Check; parish / Main Road centre quality of design Check consultation responses (Duston Day & Heritage, Conservation Heritage, exhibition); Photographs LTP? Conservation Area Appraisal & Management The street scene along Main Road Transform Main Prepare specific policies to Plan? Check consultation is cluttered and congested, and is Road into an require good design, provide responses (Duston Day & detrimental to conservation attractive and retail and improve streets exhibition); Village walk; objectives. vibrant centre Placecheck; Photographs; Character appraisal maps Development Plan; GPDO; Conservation Area Infill development and sub- Specific policies stipulating Appraisal & Management Enable new division of plots has been requirements for new infill Plan; Review of planning development, which detrimental to the character of development and large applications; Village walk; is sustainable some areas. extensions Placecheck; Parish planning committee minutes; check

consultation responses

Specific policies stipulating Infill development and sub- Deliver new Development Plan; GPDO; requirements for new infill division of plots has created development which Conservation Area development and large residential amenity issues. is sustainable Appraisal & Management extensions Plan; Review of planning Lots of homes have been adapted Support flexibility applications; Village walk; Specific policies to enable and extended in the parish. New and adaptation to Placecheck; Parish planning flexibility to adapt e.g. development can help people to enable residents to committee minutes; check extensions, renewable energy / Building Design Building meet their own particular needs meet their needs and consultation responses; energy efficiency, etc., whilst within the community, now and retain in their own character appraisal maps maintaining residential amenity

Household Extension and and Extension Household for the future. homes from workshop

Sport England data on provision; NBC's evidence There is a need to protect and Identify Local Green Spaces? enhance existing recreation base on open space and spaces to ensure they meet the recreation. needs of the current and future Protect and enhance Identify site for Skate Park (if population. important green required) and Public Art (timken Timken s106 agreement spaces s106) There is a need to protect and Conservation Area Policy to set out which areas are enhance other open green spaces Appraisal & Management important, and criteria for their which support the character and Plan; Village Walk; Place release for development? amenity of the parish. Check Write policy to favour proposals LTP; Place Check; Village

Open Space and Recreation and Space Open Access to the countryside is Create good access that improve connections to Walk; Maps from Transport limited. to the countryside countryside. Identify important Workshop connections.

Protect and enhance Write policy to retain existing employment Parish's business survey? employment uses Need to create a better locations environment for business to Transform Main Write policies to support benefit the local economy Road into an existing retail and employment Village Survey; Place Check attractive and uses. Create additional

vibrant centre opportunities?

Identify specific sites with redevelopment proposal e.g. for Some employment areas may Enable new

Business housing? Or to avoid allocating have redevelopment potential for development, which Development Plan; SHLAA; sites, write a policy which sets other uses such as housing is sustainable the criteria where Change of Use is appropriate. Transform Main Strengthen the business offer of Write policies to support retail Road into an Main Road to create a vibrant and employment uses in Main Development Plan; attractive and destination for people to shop Rd. vibrant centre