Consultation 08 Community Network Area Discussion Paper - Preferred Approach Start 09 January 2012 08:00:00 GMT End 02 March 2012 17:00:00 GMT Published on 20 December 2011 10:20:23 GMT

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Contents NC 1 Introduction 36

NC 2 Community Network Area Map 37

NC 3 What You Have Told Us 38

NC 4 Approach to Future Growth and Distribution 39

NC 5 Levels of Proposed Growth 40

NC 6 Newquay Town Framework 44

NC 7 Questions 52 36 Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area Discussion Paper

1 Introduction NC 1 Introduction

The Newquay & St Columb Community Network Area covers the parishes of Colan, Mawgan-in-Pydar, Newquay, and St Wenn.

This area is dominated by the presence of Newquay, one of largest towns and a major holiday resort. St Columb Major is an ancient market town, and villages include Mawgan Porth, Quintrell Downs, St Mawgan, St Wenn, and Talskiddy.

Newquay has grown from a very small fishing village to one of the UK’s premier holiday resorts. Its growth into the third largest town in Cornwall was very much fuelled by the arrival of the railway (originally built to export minerals). Newquay is now renowned as an international surfing location, but is still a major tourist destination for family holidays as well. Despite modern development in Newquay, it still retains an historic townscape.

This community network area is home to the RAF St Mawgan and Newquay Cornwall Airport which has recently been made an enterprise zone and is likely to be a significant catalyst for economic growth in the future.

The population of Newquay is 20,600 and that for the community network area is 26,900. The number of dwellings in the community network area has grown by around 32% in the period 1991 to 2010 to approximately 13,700.

Newquay is the subject of a draft Town Framework Plan which is set out at Section NC6.

Key facts about the Newquay & St Columb Community Network Area can be found at www.cornwall.gov.uk/Default.aspx?page=20177. NC 2 Community Network Area Map

Figure 1 Newquay and Communit St Columb Community y Network Network Area Area Discussion Map Paper 2 37 38 Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area Discussion Paper

3 What You Have Told Us NC 3 What You Have Told Us

Research and consultation have identified the following objectives for the area:

Objective 1 – Town Centre Regeneration

Promote town centre regeneration in Newquay and St. Columb Major to, in particular, enhance the shopping offer and restore heritage assets.

Objective 2 – Housing

Enable new housing to meet need, particularly affordable housing, and accompanying key infrastructure.

Objective 3 – Economy

Support the diversification of the economy, with more indigenous business both in Newquay and the rural areas, including delivery of new employment space, up-skilling the workforce and extending the tourist season.

Objective 4 – Tourism

Maintain and enhance the stock of tourist accommodation and facilities in Newquay to meet the needs of the industry. Extend the tourist season and improve the quality and image of the town.

Objective 5 – Night Time Economy

Manage the night-time economy of Newquay.

Objective 6 – Transport

Resolve congestion through traffic management / parking initiatives and enhanced public transport provision. Deliver the Growth Area Strategic Link Road, enhance Newquay train station and improve connectivity between Newquay Cornwall Airport and the town. Integrate plans for a seasonal park and ride with town centre regeneration, improving the quality of the visitor experience. Introduce measures to relieve traffic flows through Quintrell Downs and improve connections to trunk roads.

Objective 7 – Newquay Cornwall Airport

Development of Newquay Cornwall Airport to enhance the local economy, including employment related development at the airport.

Objective 8 – Rural Services

Support the improvement of rural services/facilities.

Objective 9 – Environment

Protect environmental assets, recognising their contribution to local people’s quality of life and their role in underpinning the tourism economy, in particular the undeveloped coast.

Objective 10 – Delivery

Ensure development reflects the needs and aspirations of the local community; in housing and employment terms - a higher proportion of family housing and better paid jobs. Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area Discussion Paper 39

Approach to Future Growth and Distribution 4 NC 4 Approach to Future Growth and Distribution

The following factors have been identified and taken into account in arriving at the proposed growth and distribution levels within the Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area(1).

Figure 2 Newquay Growth Factors summary table

Key:

Supports the case for future No conclusion reached / Suggests concerns over growth Further evidence future growth required

1 For more detail on these factors please see the supporting evidence base document ‘Community Network Area Growth Profiles’ available at www.cornwall.gov.uk/corestrategy. 40 Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area Discussion Paper

5 Levels of Proposed Growth NC 5 Levels of Proposed Growth

In determining the growth and distribution targets for this community network area we have taken into account feedback received during the Options consultation (which took place during February – April 2011); as well as the conclusions from the supporting evidence base documents, such as the Community Network Area Growth Profiles. Full details for all of these documents can be found at (2).

Feedback from the public exhibition held in Newquay on 8th March show that 63% opted for medium growth across Cornwall (48,000 new homes) whilst 21% opted for high growth (57,000 new homes) and 16% opted for low growth (38,000 new homes).

In addition, 42% preferred growth to be focussed in Cornwall’s main towns whilst 37% preferred the dispersed approach to distribution (growth split between main towns and villages) and 16% opted for the economy-led option which focuses on key regeneration areas.

During the consultation St Columb Major Town Council stated a preference for medium growth with the dispersed approach to distribution whilst St Mawgan-in-Pydar preferred low growth and the dispersed approach. There was no official response from Newquay Town Council.

Based on a Cornwall-wide growth target of 48,000 new homes, we have identified that the Newquay & St Columb Community Network Area should anticipate a growth target of 3,300 new homes over the period 2010-2030 (equating to about 165 new homes per year)(3). This is lower than the housing growth rates seen over the past 10 years where there was an average of 195 new homes built per year in this network area(4). In addition, many of these new homes already have planning permission, as can be demonstrated by the table below.

Table 1

Area No. of new Dwellings Dwellings Dwellings Remainder homes completed under with to be construction unimplemented provided 2010-2030 April April 2011 planning by 2010-April permission 2030 2011 April 2011

Newquay 3000 62 190 1764 984

Remainder of 300 1 19 9 271 the Community Network Area

Total 3300 63 209 1773 1255

Potential new Eco-Community Site

To properly explore all the options for future development in Cornwall, engaged consultants in 2011 to undertake a ‘Call for Sites’ for potential new eco-communities within Cornwall which meet the level of standards set out in Planning Policy Statement 1: Supplement on eco-towns(5). More information on this is also provided on our website (6).

2 www.cornwall.gov.uk/corestrategy 3 For more details see the Housing Growth and Distribution paper via www.cornwall.gov.uk/corestrategy 4 Dwelling Number by Parish and Community Network Area 1991-2010 5 www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/pps-ecotowns 6 www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=27799 Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area Discussion Paper 41

Levels of Proposed Growth 5

Eco-communities should aim to: (7)

• achieve sustainability standards significantly above equivalent levels of development in existing towns and cities;

• reduce the carbon footprint of development to a low level and achieve a more sustainable way of living;

• be resilient to, and appropriate for, climate change; with both mitigation and adaptation in mind;

• provide increased commitment and infrastructure for sustainable energy;

• provide access to one employment opportunity per new dwelling that is easily reached by walking, cycling and/or public transport;

• provide for at least 30 per cent affordable housing.

As a result of this work 11 sites across Cornwall have been identified as meeting the relevant criteria.

Within the Newquay & St Columb Community Network Area a site has been identified at Ruthvoes and Quoit Farms, near Indian Queens, which is identified as Site RTP9 on the map below (the site extends into the China Clay Community Network Area at its southern end).

7 www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/pps-ecotowns 42 Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area Discussion Paper

5 Levels of Proposed Growth Map 1 Ruthvoes and Quoit Farms, St Columb, St Columb Major / St Enoder Parish

A more detailed exploration would need to be undertaken before any sites are progressed, and normal planning application procedures would still apply. The site areas identified were submitted by a third party and are not necessarily supported by Cornwall Council. However, the Council is keen to understand whether there would be local support, in principle, to develop these sites as new eco-communities.

Retail and Newquay Town Centre(8)

The following map of Newquay shows the extent of the primary shopping area and primary retail frontages as set out in the Retail Study(9) and the town centre boundary as set out in the Town Framework Plan (see section NC6).

8 Cornwall Council is in the process of reviewing the town centre and retail related boundaries in consultation with its retail consultants. It is intended that all of these boundaries will be reviewed before the next stage of the plan. 9 www.cornwall.gov.uk/retailstudy Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area Discussion Paper 43

Levels of Proposed Growth 5 PPS6: Planning for Town Centres (2005)(10) and the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF, 2011)(11) define primary shopping areas as where retail development is concentrated. According to PPS6 and the draft NPPF the extent of primary retail frontages are likely to include a high proportion of retail uses. Under the PPS6 and draft NPPF definition town centres include the primary shopping area and areas of predominantly leisure, business and other main town centre uses that are within or adjacent to the primary shopping area.

Map 2

10 www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/147399.pdf 11 www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/draftframework 44 Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area Discussion Paper

6 Newquay Town Framework NC 6 Newquay Town Framework

The Newquay Town Framework Plan is a document that is being prepared by Cornwall Council working with a Steering Group of representatives from local town and parish councils, residents associations, action groups and forums, to help inform and guide future development over the next 20 years (i.e. 2010 to 2030). The document will set out the vision and objectives for the area; develop a spatial strategy that highlights appropriate locations and scale of development.

Fundamental to the future regeneration/growth of the Newquay area will be its supporting infrastructure. Work is on-going to understand the impact of the proposed growth and what mitigation will be required. The infrastructure requirements for Newquay are summarised below and set in detail in a supplementary document which can be found on the website - www.cornwall.gov.uk/corestrategy.

The ‘Framework’ and the Core Strategy are being progressed in tandem and the evidence generated through the ‘Framework’ will help to inform the future strategic policies of the Core Strategy and other Council documents. This section summarises the work undertaken to date and sets out the options that the Council believe could accommodate the housing and commercial growth that is being proposed. 6.1 Local Issues

Town centre regeneration in Newquay has been an aspiration for a number of years. There is a need to diversify the economy, with the provision of new employment space and up-skilling the workforce and the provision of higher paid higher skilled jobs.

The town gets very congested at peak times and further development should seek to improve this through appropriate traffic management and car-parking initiatives. Escalating traffic flows through Quintrell Downs are also of significant local concern.

Key documents setting out local aspirations that have helped inform the Town Framework Plan are Newquay Town and Parish Plan (2010) and the Newquay Action Framework (2004). 6.2 Future Economic Growth

Newquay is a major tourist destination with a strong brand. There is local support to sustain and improve Newquay’s tourism status; whilst simultaneously developing employment and non-tourism business sectors with particular focus on knowledge based industries including information and communication technologies – Town Plan objective to change Newquay’s economic direction and image. Furthermore, Newquay Cornwall Airport provides a significant opportunity for employment growth and potential to attract aviation related business.

The Cornwall Employment Land Review(12) suggests that the Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area, over the planned 20 year period, could stimulate the generation of a total of 2,800 industrial, office and associated jobs (not including potential growth at Newquay Cornwall Airport). Newquay town (75% of total) is projected to generate a total of 2,100 jobs over the plan period.

The Employment Land Review also highlights the proposed expansion of Newquay Cornwall Airport as a major factor in Cornwall’s future economic growth. The expansion of Newquay Cornwall Airport will be an increasingly important growth driver for the area, and has the capacity to provide a significant new employment location, as well as attracting specialist air-related activities. Cornwall Council views the airport capable of attracting specialist business

12 www.cornwall.gov.uk/employmentreview Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area Discussion Paper 45

Newquay Town Framework 6 uses rather than replacing existing local needs. The designation of land adjacent to Newquay Cornwall Airport as a Local Enterprise Zone, will it is projected, create 2,500 jobs over the next 15 years.

In addition, the Cornwall Retail Study 2010(13) indicates that Newquay could accommodate, over the 20 year plan period, up to 2,000sqm of additional convenience retail floorspace (e.g. food stores); together with between 3,500–4,500sqm of comparison retail floorspace.

Areas that have been identified historically within the town as potential locations for re-development include:

Newquay train station – on the existing footprint; Towan Promenade; Manor Road and Mount Wise - proposed mixed use scheme; Former bus station, East Street - planning permission for the site. Regeneration of the site is still supported.

There is ongoing project work associated with the town centre locations noted above and a strong local belief that the town centre would benefit from significant redevelopment.

The current situation with regard to the provision of employment land in Newquay is that there is a total of 12.3ha available. Of this, at the time of the survey, 1.9ha was developed but unoccupied and 2ha remained undeveloped. All of the undeveloped industrial land is located in the Treloggan Industrial Estate; however the majority has either detailed or outline planning approval for B1/B2 usage, as set out below. Newquay thus has 8.4ha of functional employment land at the time of the survey. There is little or no room for expanding the small industrial sites in the town.

There are current permissions (both detailed and outline) in the urban area at:

Tregunnel Hill: a mixed use development, including 830sqm of B1a office floorspace [07/01804/O] Treloggan: a mixed use development (3.7ha), with up to 5,500sqm of commercial non food retail [C2/08/01604] Treloggan: 8 industrial units, 190sqm B1a office space and 1236 sqm of B2 general industrial space [C2/10/00049] Howdens Joinery site: 10 Eco Industrial Pods on Plot 3 (infill development) totalling 405sqm of industrial floorspace

Also there are current (outline) planning permissions outside the urban area at:

Trevemper Road: proposal as a mixed use development site to include 0.65ha of employment space - approximately 2,600sqm floorspace B1/B2/B8 [C2/08/00725] Trevithick Manor: a mixed use site (5ha) with up to 15,700sqm of employment generating space [C2/09/00160] (within NC ) Fortdown: a mixed use site with up to 13,100sqm of employment generating space (within NB) Quintrell Road: a mixed use development to include 7,450 sqm B1 use and 500 sqm retail (within NA – the Growth Area – phase 1)

The last three of these are within the proposed options for growth and the development specified is included in the projected capacity of each area. It is envisaged that the Newquay Growth Area will be the location for the majority of the expansion of employment land for the town in the longer term though links with the Local Enterprise Zone at Newquay Cornwall Airport will be important. Development of employment land within the Growth Area is partly dependent on the strategic link road (Trencreek Relief Road) being built. Land has also been

13 www.cornwall.gov.uk/retailstudy 46 Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area Discussion Paper

6 Newquay Town Framework identified in the Growth Area for education – a new primary school, and training - improved links with Combined University Cornwall (later phase identified in the ’s Growth Area Masterplan).

County wide projects in receipt of European Convergence funding that will have a positive effect on the Newquay economy include:

Newquay Cornwall Airport and the Local Enterprise Zone Mid Cornwall Strategic rail project

Projects seeking European Convergence Funding in the Newquay area include:

Trevithick Manor (employment space) Fortdown (employment space) Growth Area Strategic Link Road (key infrastructure) Newquay Park and Ride (key infrastructure). 6.3 Future Housing Growth

As set out in Section NC5, a growth target of 3,000 dwellings for the Newquay Town Framework Study Area is proposed – based on projected population growth, affordable housing need, previous build rates and the recent Employment Land Review - to be delivered over a 20 year period (2010-2030). This will go some way to delivering the affordable housing needs within the area, as well as providing a balance between housing and future economic growth.

Extant Permissions

As of 1st April 2011 in Newquay there are extant permissions for 1,399 dwellings (including those still subject to a section 106 agreement) (250 of these are for one, two or three bedroom flats on former hotel sites). (Figures accurate to 1st April 2011)

There is estimated to be capacity for a further 116 dwellings in the Newquay urban area. The urban capacity for Newquay can thus be estimated as 1,515 dwellings.

Outside the Newquay urban area (as defined by former Local Plan Development Envelope) there are extant permissions for 687 dwellings this includes permissions at Quintrell Road, Trevithick Manor - both within proposed areas of growth NA, and NC (see map below).

An existing permission at Fortdown, West of Quintrell Downs for mixed use development is contained within proposed NB on the accompanying map. 6.4 Delivery of housing and employment growth outside the existing urban area

Whilst seeking to prioritise the delivery of housing and employment within the urban area, it is recognised that development outside the existing urban area will be necessary to meet the required growth targets. The Employment Land Review has projected growth levels of 10,000sqm of new office space and 12,000sqm of new industrial floorspace (on a total of 9ha of employment land) over the plan period. Whilst there are already extant permissions in place to deliver this level of employment space, the following urban extensions are still proposed as mixed use sites (appropriate for employment uses as well as residential). This will enable the delivery of a good mix of uses within each site, offering the opportunity for people to both live and work within the various neighbourhoods.

After an extensive search of all land surrounding Newquay, a series of urban extension options are proposed. (A paper setting out the Assessment of Land for Urban Extensions, which describes the assessments undertaken and conclusions drawn can be viewed on the website - www.cornwall.gov.uk/corestrategy). The Urban Extension Options are the Newquay Town Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area Discussion Paper 47

Newquay Town Framework 6 Framework Steering Group's proposals for development growth; to achieve the proposed housing and employment growth only a proportion of the Options identified will need to be developed. The designation of the Local Enterprise Zone at Newquay Cornwall Airport with the projected creation of new jobs is likely to have a significant impact on housing demand in the Newquay area.

It is important to note that, as part of any major development, it is expected that employment and community uses will form part of the overall mix of development and that comprehensive masterplanning of sites would be expected to demonstrate how this will be delivered. 6.5 Mixed use development sites

Newquay Urban Extension Site NA: Newquay Growth Area (211ha)

The site mainly lies within Chapel Valley, a shallow contained basin to the east of Newquay. The site is adjacent to the existing urban fringe. The site crosses the ridge, along which runs the A3058, to fields lying to south and east of St. Columb Minor. There are two public rights of way across the site. The site has no environmental designations. The site is prominent only from the urban fringe and roads that bound it to the north and south.

The Chapel Stream has been identified as having flood risk, development adjacent to the identified flood-zone would need to mitigate against this.

The site is large and provides significant land area to sustain a new neighbourhood centre as well as a series of local centres. There are opportunities for new highway infrastructure to create connections both north to south and east to west that will improve connectivity into Newquay town centre for vehicles and pedestrians.

The site has capacity to delivery approximately 3,800 dwellings (at 60% of total land area and 30 dwellings per hectare [dph]), including the existing permission at Quintrell Road. The aim for the development of the Growth Area is to deliver a significant amount of employment land to achieve a balanced mixed use scheme of employment and homes. A timeframe for delivery of development in the Growth Area by the major landowner is in the region of 40-50 years.

Strengths and weaknesses:Well located in a shallow valley close to the town, main routes into Newquay from the east border the site to the north and south. Development within the centre of the site will require a new major strategic link road bridging the railway line and Chapel Stream, this will also provide relief to existing congestion in the Trencreek area. Existing employment land (developed and undeveloped) lies adjacent to the site to the south and west close to existing infrastructure links along the A392. The site is close to existing schools, leisure facilities and open space.

Newquay Urban Extension Site NB: Quintrell Downs (63ha)

The site contributes to the plateau of down land north and west of Quintrell Downs, and includes land at the head of the Chapel Valley. The site is productive flat arable land and slopes towards a ecologically valuable woodland to the east (outside the site area) though there are no environmental designations on the site. There are no public rights of way on the site. The site is not prominent in the landscape.

There is no associated flood risk with the site though there are local drainage issues.

The site has been proposed as a potential neighbourhood extension to the village to investigate the viability of a new road to the north of Quintrell Downs to relieve traffic flows through the village. The main constraint to development is the railway and one point of crossing for vehicles 48 Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area Discussion Paper

6 Newquay Town Framework and pedestrians north to south between the site and neighbourhood centre in the village. The nearest schools, health and other community facilities are in Newquay, town centre three miles away.

The site has capacity to deliver approximately 1,100 dwellings (at 60% of total land area and 30dph, including the existing permission at Fortdown mixed use – 116 houses, 13,00sqm employment generating space.

Strengths and weaknesses:Land to the north and west of Quintrell Downs is flat and relatively easily accessible with few environmental or landscape constraints. However a significant development of this scale would put considerable strain on the existing local services and the nearest schools, health and built leisure facilities are in Newquay Town. The railway line divides the site and makes permeability to the existing services in the village difficult. The site is remote from major employment sites at Treloggan. Feedback from transport planners indicates the proposed level of development is not of sufficient scale to fund a new road (through developer contributions).

Newquay Urban Extension Site NC: Trevemper (72ha)

The site lies to the south of Newquay, bisected by the A392. The site has a mix of uses and has been affected by existing development in the Treloggan area. The site has three rights of way and community use of fields above the Gannel. The site has no environmental designations but includes the historic farmstead of Trevithick Manor and is adjacent to the Gannel Estuary, an Area of Great Landscape Value and Cornwall Wildlife site. The site is prominent due its proximity to the A392.

There is flood risk on the Gannel Estuary and river on the southern boundary of the site.

The whole site varies in character though could support local neighbourhood extensions. The north part of the site is urban fringe with good access to the neighbourhood centre retail employment and primary school in Newquay Town centre. A392 and primary routes to north of site.

The site has capacity to deliver approximately 1,300 dwellings (at 60% of total land area and 30dph). There is an existing permission for up to 5ha of employment land at Trevithick Manor; the need for more employment land / retail in this area would depend on other sites particularly in the town centre and Growth Area coming forward.

Strengths and weaknesses:Existing road infrastructure can serve much of the site. The site is well placed to support further employment use, development being adjacent to the Treloggan Industrial Estate. There is significant archaeological interest in this area that could impact on development cost. The site is reasonably close to existing schools and leisure facilities, although open space and health centres are more distant. Development of the north west of the site will impact upon views from and of the Gannel Estuary. Map 3 Newquay and St Columb Newqua Community y T own Network Fr Area amework Discussion Paper 6 49 50 Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area Discussion Paper

6 Newquay Town Framework 6.6 Infrastructure

Fundamental to the successful delivery of the proposed growth (i.e. 3000 dwellings and associated employment space) will be the ability for the existing infrastructure to cope with the additional demand and/or the ability to improve the town’s infrastructure. Work to understand all of the implications of the proposed growth is being carried out by the Council, in association with the various service providers. What follows is a brief summary of what are the known infrastructure requirements.

Transportation: Roads – the Trencreek Strategic Link Road, improvements to the A392 between Carnegie and Mountjoy and Trevemper roundabout; measures to address the increasing traffic flows through the village of Quintrell Downs; and a seasonal park & ride service.

Bus – priority scheme in summer months and links to airport

Rail – station improvements and new connection to

Extend and improve the existing cycle and pedestrian network.

Detailed transport modelling is being undertaken to understand the implications of the proposed growth and the subsequent investment required.

Primary Education: Current capacity at four existing schools 1,530 pupils, projections show there will be few surplus spaces in 2014. Projected growth indicates an increase of 335 pupils during the plan period. In the short to medium term expansion of existing town schools to meet demand will be negotiated.

Secondary Education: There are two secondary schools serving the area at present there is surplus capacity of around 180 places (Tretherras is operating at capacity). Proposed growth could be accommodated within the two existing schools if capital investment scheme at Treviglas is carried out. A specialist short stay school is required for children with challenging behaviour - key stage two, three & four.

Utilities: The Council is consulting with the utility providers, i.e. water, sewage, electricity and gas supplies, to understand the additional infrastructure required for the projected level of growth.

Green Space: The recent Town Plan cited a number of important green spaces these included Pentire and Towan Headlands; Barrowfields, Trenance Valley and Porth Island (including environs), Fistral beach, dunes and golf course and the Gannel Estuary. There is a substantial unfulfilled demand for allotments in the town. Protect sports, school and recreational facilities as important open space within the town. Within the proposed Growth Area the Chapel Stream and floodplain is an important part of local green infrastructure that should be retained. Further information is being collated on the current situation with regard to open space and projected future requirements.

Historic Environment: In terms of the historic environment the following schemes are planned or proposed:

Major heritage at risk- Newquay hotels and historic tourist related businesses, Headlands, archaeological sites and field systems around Newquay Ports and Harbours study – Newquay Conservation Area Designation around historic harbour area Retention of protection for Special Areas of Character in and around the town. Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area Discussion Paper 51

Newquay Town Framework 6 Healthcare: It is estimated that up to 4 additional GPs will be required to cater for the projected growth in population. New health facility complementary to those in the town is planned for the Growth Area.

Regeneration: Towan and Porth Promenades. Redevelopment of Mountwise and Manor Road car parks in the town centre - linked with alternative parking / park and ride - and the aspiration for a new open area in the town centre suitable for day time events.

Community Space: The need for a central community hall has been identified by the recent Town Plan as a top priority. 52 Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area Discussion Paper

7 Questions NC 7 Questions

Community Network Area Aims & Objectives (see sections NC3 and NC5)

Question NC 1

Do you agree with the objectives for the Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area?

If not, please indicate which you disagree with.

Question NC 2

What are your top three objectives for the Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area?

Question NC 3

Are there any other aims/objectives that you think the Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area should aspire to?

Question NC 4

Do you agree with the proposed levels of growth and distribution within the Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area?

If not, please indicate your alternative.

Question NC 5

Do you agree with Cornwall Council undertaking further investigation into the development of an eco-community at site RTP9 (see Map 1)?

Please provide any comments/reasons.

Question NC 6

Do you agree with the retail boundaries and primary retail frontages shown on Map 2?

If you disagree, please describe your alternative. Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area Discussion Paper 53

Questions 7 Newquay Town Framework (see section NC6)

Question NC 7

Do you agree with the employment/retail site options that have been highlighted?

If you disagree with any of the employment/retail options that do not already have planning permissions in place, please state which you disagree with and your reasons.

Question NC 8

Are there any other sites that you feel would be more appropriate for employment related development?

If so, please state the location, together with the reasons for it being more appropriate than the currently identified sites.

Question NC 9

Do you agree with the housing and mixed use sites proposed for Newquay?

If you disagree with any of the housing or mixed use sites that do not already have planning permissions in place, please state which and your reasons why.

Question NC 10

Are there any other sites which you feel would be more appropriate for housing related development?

If so, please state the location, together with the reasons for it being more appropriate than the currently identified sites.

Question NC 11

Are there any other issues regarding infrastructure that you feel the Council will need to address when preparing the Newquay Framework?

Open Space

Question NC 12a

Please identify the name (or location) of the open space that you visit most often on foot from home. 54 Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area Discussion Paper

7 Questions

Question NC 12b

Please provide your post code (this will enable us to calculate typical walking distances).

Question NC 12c

From the following list please tick the two main aspects that appeal to you about this space:

Good pathways [ ] The nature or trees there [ ]

Feels safe [ ] Is kept clean and tidy [ ]

Large open exercise area [ ] Adequate seating [ ]

Dogs are welcome [ ] Dogs are excluded [ ]

Appealing flower beds [ ] Sports facilities [ ]

Children’s play equipment [ ] Facilities for young people [ ]

Secure gates/fences [ ] There is a public toilet nearby [ ]

There are regular events or activities [ ] Peace and quiet [ ]

Good views [ ] (Tick two only)

Other Comments

Question NC 13

Feel free to set out any other comments regarding the proposals for the Newquay and St Columb Community Network Area.