PENRYN NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

Statement of Community Involvement

Produced on behalf of Penryn Neighbourhood plan group.

March 2020 1.Introduction

The Consultation Statement has been prepared to fulfil the legal obligations of the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012 under Section 5(2). A Consultation Statement:

(a) Containsdetails of the persons and bodies who were consulted about the proposed Neighbourhood development plan; (b) Explains how they were consulted; (c) Summarises the main issues and concerns raised by the persons consulted; and (d) Describes how these issues and concerns have been considered and, whererelevant, addressed in the proposed Neighbourhood development plan.

This Consultation Statement summarises all the statutory and non-statutory consultation that has been undertaken with the community and other relevant statutory bodies and stakeholders in developing the Penryn Neighbourhood Development Plan. It describes how concerns have been addressed and what changes have been made to the final Plan as a result of the pre-submission consultation.

2.Background information to the Consultation on the Neighbourhood Plan

In 2016 the Town Council set up a Neighbourhood Plan forum with the objective of coordinating the development of a Plan for the Town. The first stage of the plan was to seek the views of the local Community. Understand what the wider community felt the plan should be seeking to achieve. What was the vision people supported, what were the objectives and issues that residents wanted the plan to address?

Events were held in the Town advertised through the web site and Neighbourhood plan Facebook pages with the aim of developing the scope of the plan. This engagement led to the development of a series of reports which set out the community responses and provided an analysis of the issues raised .This documents also started set out which issues could be dealt with through the Neighbourhood plan as part of a land use framework and which might form part a wider strategy for the Town.

The summary of the key issues raised during this first stage are set out in the opening of the draft Neighbourhood plan and the assessments from that consultation are attached as appendix 5 of this report.

3 Following this 2017 consultation and the production of summaries of the key issues the steering group set up a number of working groups to develop the plans for each element and continue engagement with the community. The groups covered the following areas;

Culture

Employment

Transport

Housing

Environment

During this period each group met to address the issues raised, additional information required and in the case of the housing group seek input from landowners in the area. At each steering group meeting the different working groups would report back on progress

3.Landowner engagement

Landowner and developer engagement were managed through the Housing working group. The group met on three occasions .The first meeting was advertised in the local press .In addition to these meetings the group took advantage of the SHLAA call for sites undertaken by Cornwall Council as part of the development of the Allocations DPD .Cornwall Council contacted those landowners who had promoted their land through the SHLAA to ask them to contact the Neighbourhood plan group should they wish their sites to be considered.

In addition to the landowner consultation as assessment of sites was undertaken along the edge of the settlement. This assessment was undertaken by AECOM and considered by the group and the Town Council in 2019.

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4.Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)

Following discussions with Cornwall Council a scoping request was provided to the group. A SEA for the plan was produced and this has formed part of the consultation under Reg 14 for the plan. The SEA was also accompanied by the production of a Habitat regulation assessment. The statutory organsisations were consulted as part of the production of these assessments and where appropriate the plan was adjusted to reflect the recommendations of these reports.

4 5.Pre-submission consultation (Regulation 14)

The Pre-Submission consultation on the draft plan proposal was held between 18th January 2020 and the 4th March 2020. Hard copies of the Neighbourhood Plan were available to view at the Penryn Library /Town Council offices during the six-week consultation period. The plan was distributed to statutory consultees by email using Cornwall councils recommended mailing list. (list of consultees is attached as appendix 4) The Neighbourhood plan documents were available to view and download from the Penryn Town Council website during the consultation period which also hosted a response questionnaire. Hard copies of the plan were available for inspection at the library.

As part of the launch press releases were developed and items appeared in the local papers. A pamphlet outlining the plan was distributed to all households in Penryn to raise awareness with the local community. A copy of the leaflet is attached as appendix 3

A launch event was held at the library on the 18th January 2020.The exhibition of the plan was from the launch retained for the consultation period for people to view and comment. The consultation event was also matched by a series of press releases, and resultant articles, in advance of the consultation to raise awareness of the plan and key issues that it sought to address.

Over 130 people attended the launch event to meet the group and discuss issues and the plan. The launch event was followed by awareness raising events at the local school, rugby match, and leaflets distributed to cafes, local businesses

5 6 Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Respondents Analysis

In addition to the exhibition in the Library and household distribution leaflets were left at businesses in Penryn Town Centre. The leaflets included links to the website so businesses could stay updated on the plan and its progress.

Consultation leaflets were also provided at St Gluvias Community Hall, Jubilee Warehouse and Yard woodfire pizza

Who commented? Most of the respondents either live or both live and work in Penryn (39 people, 90 %).

There were responses from all age groups, with most responses from those aged between 30-44 and 60-74. Fewest responses were received from those aged 75+ and 18-29.

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6 7.Main issues raised During the Reg 14 consultation

The consultation received responses through online comments, email and in written form. The responses were broadly in three groups;

1.local residents and businesses,

The issues raised related

• a desire to reinforce the objectives stemming from the climate change emergency, including renewable energy, energy efficiency • Support /concern about the future of the Town Centre • Support and ideas on the regeneration, improvements required along Commercial road /waterfront • Support for the protection of College valley • The importance of the heritage of the town • Support for the protection of open spaces. • Support management of student accommodation

landowners, developers

• Concerns about limits to flexibility caused by a new settlement boundary for Penryn • Concerns that the settlement boundary would mean that insufficient housing was being delivered to provide for the needs of the town • Objection to the designation of the College valley as a local green space.

Statutory consultees, including Cornwall Council.

• Generally supportive • Question of how student accommodation policy restriction would be implemented. • Suggested detailed wording changes to policies • Need for consistency with Cornwall allocations DPD on uses supported at Kernick industrial estate. A more detailed summary and analysis of responses made by local residents, landowners, developers and statutory consultees is set out in appendix 1 and 2 of this report. The summary of responses also set out the recommended responses to pints made and any proposed changes to the plan.

7 8 Appendix 1 Penryn Neighbourhood Plan Online consultation Responses

Policy 1 Boundary development as infilling and rounding off 2 Policy 2 Homes in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) 3 Policy 3 Town centre uses 5 Policy 4 Commercial Road and waterfront uses 6 Policy 5 Kernick Industrial Estate uses 7 Policy 6 Retaining commercial uses 7 Policy 7 Considerate design in new development 10 Policy 8 Small scale renewable energy provision 2 Policy 9 Provision of well-designed energy efficient buildings and places 3 Policy 10 Support and protect community infrastructure 4 Policy 11 Protection of formal open spaces and playing pitches 4 Policy 12 Development and green infrastructure 5 Policy 13 College Valley development 5 Policy 14 Protection and enhancement of biodiversity 6 Policy 15 Protection of trees 6 Policy 16 General movement 7 Policy 17 Sustainable movement within new development 8 Policy 18 Development affecting the conservation area 9 Policy 19 Retain and respect key views and vistas 9 Policy 20 Boundary treatment and enclosure in the conservation area 10 Appendix 1

Policy 21 Sustainable energy in the conservation area 10 General Comments 11

Policy 1 Boundary development as infilling and rounding off

The settlement boundary part of the policy confuses me slightly, but I broadly agree with it. Has any discussion been had yet on where the proposed settlement boundary will be? A map would be good.

Brownfield sites should be developed & infills instead of any green belt or green buffer land.

1. The extensive 'infilling' over-development in and around Penryn, often on handkerchief-sized plots e.g. most recently opposite The Famous Barrel Pub, a 2-apartment house sited on a very narrow road, with restricted access to main road, with: 2. More over-parking in an already very congested area. The problem of excessive vehicle use in a town that was NEVER intended for extensive use of motor vehicles on such narrow roads, causing congestion, pollution and a general pedestrian- unfriendly environment. 3. Too many 'bijou' -type properties, badly designed with undersized rooms and living space. Unsustainable for 'real' people. Opportunities mainly for developers looking to squeeze the most out of tiny plots, and to maximise profits over provision for sensible housing for longer-term owners/tenants - not just for short-term holiday lets/student accommodation. 4. Congestion, congestion, congestion. Overpriced overdevelopment - no thanks. The road development accompanying Round Ring/Truro Hill doesn't suit the amount of traffic that uses it. E.g. poor visibility on corners and lack of footpaths. Better quality roads for cars, bikes and pedestrians should form a key part of any new development in this part of town.

In recent years numerous properties have been converted

I agree depending on the definition of infill and especially rounding off. Some proposed developments do appear to have potential to expand into undeveloped green land which should be avoided at all costs. The development of Treliver is a great shame.

This is a good policy providing it is strictly followed. Second homeowners should be banned. Affordable housing should only be for local people who have lived and worked in the area for reasonable period of time. No executive housing.

We need more affordable housing with proper facilities for families with children We need safeguards against over development of sites

Smaller properties needed for young and old.

comments relate to Site 3 known as 'Packsaddle' for potential housing growth.Request that consideration be given to developing a suitable green buffer at the northern edge of Site 3, Appendix 1

Stop greenfield development. Make use of established sites. No more housing . Agree with policy, except with Falmouth Road and Falmouth North developments which are building on agricultural land (for Falmouth North) and are denting the green buffer (for both sites). These homes are far from the town centre and don't support economic activity in the high street.

Response Suppor t for appr oach welcomed. Comments are no ted and Plan seeks to pr ovi de t hat balance, sup por ti ng br ownfield develo pment, bu t pr o tecti ng the character of the Conservation area and suppor ti ng oppo rtunities for further affordable housing i n appropriate locations. Site 3 is not allocated in plan though in Boundary as it abuts DPD growth area. text of plan highlights need for landscape assessment if proposals were developed.

Policy 2 Homes in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)

Policy surrounding HMOs sounds good. I am concerned about how you will be able to determine if the HMO "meets the needs of proposed residents" in particular with respect to parking. I feel that a parking permit system may be necessary, and this may impact the "Penryn as a destination" goal laid out in the plan. Some provision may be needed that the town/county councils add additional town parking proportional to the HMO conversions? Student housing should be limited. Retail businesses should be encouraged in Broad St /Lower Market St instead of residential HMO usage Where did the figure of 10% come from? I think this needs justification and needs to go up or down to allow for the pressure on housing to be eased (go up) and ensure good social mix and sociability (go down). As a long-term resident and homeowner living in the Harbour Village, Penryn, I have seen the detrimental and ever-growing effect of family homes inn Penryn, especially in the old historic town centre, converted in HMO's. Personal example: I have lived in the beautiful South Harbour terrace of 8 townhouses for 20 years. Recently, two i.e. 25% of these houses have been converted into HMO's each housing 5 students, many who own cars, sometimes 3 cars per property, as well as many car-owning visitors attempting to park inappropriately in a restricted area, and on congested side roads. These 2 HMO's also 'sandwich' an adjacent property.

The lifestyle and habits of student life are also often incompatible with 'normal' residential living. There is an ambient population and frequent turnover of tenants, who have no real sense of community, or interest in neighbourhood relations. Late night parties, and in summer, noisy group gatherings on the street and in particular, the quayside, until late at night. What was once a beautiful and peaceful natural environment, has slowly but surely been converted into a 'Costa del Penryn' - especially during the summer.

These HMO's are often then also rented out as Air BnB holiday lets during the university summer vacation, only exacerbating the above issues for 3 months. I am not against young people enjoying themselves, but all too often it is in an anti-social and Appendix 1

disruptive manner.

This is just one personal experience and example but multiplied over the whole of Penryn. The lovely historic period town houses are being turned into a student village of HMOs, whilst the character of the town has gradually been transformed into a student dormitory town. ENOUGH!

Please consider legislation for a realistic number of HMOs to be returned/reverted into family homes

The multiple occupation issue is complex because young people having difficulty getting on to the housing ladder do tend to house share. The HMO occupation in Penryn may not just be about the transitory student population. Too many HMOs for students ruins the community spirit. It's the university's responsibility to provide accommodation

In recent years numerous properties have been converted into "bed sits" making it almost impossible for local people, especially young families, to "get on the housing ladder" Surely there is ample space at the university complex to accommodate their students without the town being "taken over".

Given the unfortunate proposed development of Treliver for what I understand to be student accommodation what need will there be for HMO's at all within Penryn

In principle I agree with managing houses of multiple occupancy. However, I think that a target of 10 % is too low considering the current proportions of HMOs in Penryn, HMOs are not just for students but are also for young professionals. With the housing crisis and short job contracts common, house shares are typical for young professionals. Reducing the availability of HMOs risks discouraging people from choosing to live in Penryn. I also think it risks driving the price of rent up in such properties as demand reduces, further putting pressure on young people.

I agree in principle with the use of a radius to prevent concentrations of HMOs. However, I suggest the percentage is increased.

Not all HMO's are registered, although I agree with what the policy is trying to attain, I am not sure how it will be managed I am all for purpose-built student accommodation on the lines of the Sidings and Packsaddle. I would not want to see the exception for student accommodation from the HMO criteria applied in densely packed residential areas, e.g. the (thankfully rejected) application to significantly extend the Exchange Building on Helston Road. Response This is a gr owing area of concer n. There is no simple answer to t he is sue. The Town sup por ts the Univer si ty, b ut because of i ts scale i t al s o has to manage its impact on elements such as the local hou sin g market. The Concer n remains t hat unmanaged gr owth of HMO accommodation squeezes out t he l ocal market and can al so affect t he residential amenities of the local resi dents. The strategic policy ap pr oach su ppor ts t he devel opment of greater pur pose-bu i lt accommodation for s tudents, t hough it is accepted that stu dents are no t the only gr oup usi ng HMO accommodation. Appendix 1

Policy 3 Town centre uses

Sounds great. As I'm sure you're aware there are a lot of disused shopfronts along the high street. Would be great to see some small businesses (preferably independent) moving into these, so anything that can be done to support this would be great. As far as possible I think change of use for a historic shop into a residential or HMO should be discouraged. The town centre will surely completely die if more potential retail spaces are lost. I would have thought if the long-term aim is to reconnect the town centre to Commercial Road then presumably the hope would be to re-populate some of the empty retail spaces with new businesses. If retail spaces are converted into residential / HMO's then what landlord would want to convert them back into a retail space? Conservation of the historic fabric needs to be weighed against the economic and social benefit of the proposed use. Historic towns have always changed and adapted to changing circumstances. This policy has too much emphasis on preservation and not enough on vision and forward looking. Mix of small specialist shops, cafes, services. Retain Post Office, Convenience Store, hairdressers, No more pubs of fast food outlets please - there already enough, too many? of these already. Parking in and bus transport through town is a problem - cars inconsiderately parked often block buses and larger vehicles, causing tailbacks through town centre.

There is a need for a roundabout at the junction North east of the old dairy where the "exit road" meets the main road to Treluswell roundabout. We have seen several serious accidents at this spot. In addition, a 20.m.p.h. speed limit from Browns Hill, through West Street, to the junction at the bottom of Helston Road would make the town a lot safer. Maintaining the character of the high street is important in ensuring that it is not eroded to become just another town I came to live in Penryn in 1971, the town then was a vibrant shopping area with a great Community atmosphere. Therefore, I strongly believe in retaining the character of the town.

Unsure what "new uses" means

Help needed to safeguard businesses on Market St. Support local businesses with lower rates. Support short stay car parking in the Town Centre.

Encourage property owners to maintain their homes.

Response The plan can on ly g o s o far i n regeneratin g t he Town Centre. The fut ure health of the centre is dependent u pon retai nin g key facilities b ut t hat i n t ur n is dependent upon peo ple u sin g t hem. Success and gr owth will be dependent u pon greater footfall i n the Town centre. This can be pr ovided b y more people living i n t he t own centre and easier access for t hose outsi de of t he Town to get there. The plan can on ly g o s o far i n makin g t his hap pen. The pr otection of existi ng s ho pfr onts relates t o where the shop fr onts are par t of the histor ic character of the centre, which i n i tself is par t of the attraction of visi tin g t he Town. Appendix 1

Policy 4 Commercial Road and waterfront uses

I think you also need to think about improving the pedestrian experience along commercial road. At the moment, it's a challenging road in terms of traffic and drivers driving at high speed, so I often find myself avoiding commercial road (even though there are lots of good businesses on it) just because it is stressful to walk down. Bango Kitchen is a superb example of what can be achieved. Too much of the North side of Commercial road is virtually inaccessible to pedestrians...you take your life in your hands to get a coffee at the warehouse for example...confusion over pathway / parking / road use area NB As part of regenerating Commercial Road and enhancing the waterfront usage, support will not be given to any proposals that will lead to unsustainable access or result in recreational disturbance to the Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Specific proposals will therefore be assessed according to their potential recreational effects on the Fal and Helford SAC.

Strongly agree that more should be made of the waterfront.

Would Increase acknowledgement that a number of the new work initiatives in Commercial Road and other areas in Penryn are represented by creative industries including artists, artisans, web- based work, musicians, artists in residence reflecting the inspiration of local stories, histories and landscapes. Commercial road is currently appalling for access for pedestrians - little or no pavements in some places. Needs to be made much more attractive - traffic calming, hanging baskets, pedestrian crossings etc. The whole area occupied by the charity shops could be so much more exciting if used for local businesses and services. Perhaps something that a Business Improvement District (BID) could help with... The pedestrian streetscape on the waterfront side would benefit from enhancement not least to enable pedestrians to safely access the businesses that appear to be flourishing I believe the Commercial Road waterfront area should be preserved for Community use. Original plans for a residential Art Centre were never adhered to. Agree that the ground floors should be retained as Commercial property Can't see how the access to the Town can be improved from Commercial Road, you already have access via New Street and St Gluvias Street I believe commercial road and its vicinity has the potential to become one of the most diverse, creative and interesting areas in the whole of Cornwall. Plans should be made to plant trees, calm traffic, reorganise parking, add zebra crossings and find ways to improve the water views and access. I and my business are happy to help organise, fund and plan for anything of this sort along commercial road. Making commercial road a draw and a success (with cleaner air, less traffic and modernised with more water views will create an area that will help drive footfall and improvements into the whole of the town. Again, we are at Bango Kitchen and I live on at Gluvias street. I want to help, and support projects and plans that will help make penryn an even better place to live work and raise families. Access to and creating views of the waterfront all the way along Commercial Road would be great. Traffic calming (zig zag not road humps!) and improved footpath/cycleway is important, i.e. separation with a low kerb not just painted lines which are largely ignored Appendix 1

Commercial road should include light controlled crossings for pedestrians. Don’t understand the goal of reducing the speed of traffic on Commercial road but not the volume. Encourage water-based activities. Response Suppor t for t he appr oach is welcomed. There are already s ome great examples of what coul d be ach ieved on Commercial r oad, which has become an area of diver se busi nesses. The need for impr ovements t o make i t a better area for pedestr ians is accep ted. Fur ther work wi ll be develo ped on the design framework for t he r oad outsi de of the plan.

Policy 5 Kernick Industrial Estate uses

With improved bus services

Types of cycle infrastructure should be clearly defined. Shared footpaths or painted lines on the road are relatively insufficient for cyclists. Segregated cycle lanes with priority over motorised vehicles should be prioritised. If such a network of safe routes can be made to the university campus from the town, there is great potential to increase cycling uptake in the town. We need to determine how to stop cyclists, skateboarders etc travelling the wrong way along one-way streets...… I have had many "close shaves" driving up Helston Road, especially at night pedestrian and cycle routes would be welcomed

I feel it is essential to allow cycle, pedestrian links throughout the estate especially with the University. I suggest the addition of supporting additional public transport links to minimise the amount of car parking needed. Car parking on the estate needs to be enforced. Industrial units must remain as business units and the university must not encroach any further into the estate. How does redevelopment of Kernick affect through traffic? Response Comments n oted. Need for impr oved pu blic transpor t links accepted. A ppl ications for major develo pment wi ll be accompanied by traffic assessments t o consi der t hei r impact.

Policy 6 Retaining commercial uses

But increased parking and traffic as a result? Sustainable solutions needed.

In the Plan It seems odd that the University Campus does not get much attention as an Employment Site given the volume of teaching, administrative and utilities staff who are Appendix 1

employed by the University Sector (?). Should this be given more attention in the plan? Given the power of the service and creative industries as growth sectors as opposed to manufacturing industries in the locality does the University contribution to the local economy require more representation for future planning? It is vital that all employment opportunities provided by local industrial and commercial units are retained. These estates often have smaller units for start-up or small businesses that Penryn needs to thrive commercially. The area where Travis Perkins is located, should be included on the list (Islington Wharf) or does it come under Commercial Road Please include Falmouth Marina and the former Dales offices in the areas to be protected from conversion into residential development to preserve local employment. College? and College Hill - not sure what this refers to aside from Euronics Cornwall Appliance Services? Bohls Yard not Bohyls Yard Response Comments n oted. Isling ton Wharf woul d be incl uded under Commercial r oad. Ot her si tes are i ncl uded under Cor nwall Counci ls strategic Policies. The univer sity is a major economic dr iver for the area. More reference coul d be included i n the plan, though t his is alread y covered under the Cor nwall allocations DPD d ocument which the neighbourhood plan fi ts withi n. The key area of i nterface is at Ker nick road i ndu str ial estate wi th a number of all ocations i nclu ded in the Cor nwal l DPD to su ppor t t he Univer sity along with pr oposal s for areas of gr owth t o the Nor th of the Univer si ty. However, this area is outside of the boundar y of the neighbourhood plan.

Policy 7 Considerate Design You cannot say all dwellings should have access to a garden space in such a built-up area. Many of the flats in the quay developments do not have gardens or access to gardens and yet this is a high-quality development. If there is no outdoor amenity space the internal spaces should be more generous to compensate. This is basic residential design principles. The above policy will contravene national policy guidelines and is unlikely to pass the Cornwall Council check against national policy.

Support appropriate materials, not weather boarding.

Agree, need to be realistic that public transport is poor in Cornwall. People have to use cars, so integrating parking carefully is key. parking facilities are essential! !

In addition, given the climate emergency can Penryn look to lead in ensuring every opportunity is made to seek sustainable developments through the use of technology, as well as minimising the impact on wildlife

Provision for wildlife should be made within all developments. Cornwall Wildlife Trust should be consulted, and recommendations followed. Perhaps a ban on cats would be a good idea this would at least help the bird life and small mammals.

Car parking is a great issue and headache therefore I feel that due consideration should be taken in allowing the appropriate allocation to Car Parking which should include Disabled spaces. Appendix 1

There seems to be much variation in standards of local new developments. The proposals in the plan should go a long way to ensure that we do not permits developers to build the slums of the future. Children and families need adequate safe play areas and homes that are built to high safety and eco standards. Developers must not wriggle out of their responsibilities.

This should not just be exclusive to "families"

I suggest the inclusion of opportunities for shared disposal of green waste (communal compost bins) as part of the garden facilities. Initiatives like Incredible Edible deserve to be supported to enhance private and public green spaces but also as a way to develop social connections.

Parking should have at least one space per property and ideally two to stop on road parking

Response Comments n oted. Policy d oes no t require all pr o per ties to have gar dens, bu t al l homes desig ned for families to have access t o ei ther a gar den or shared gar den space t o meet recreational needs. A dditions have been made t o t he Policy t o reference sup por t for pr oposal s that seek to i nclu de oppor tu nities for communi t y gr owi ng etc. Biodiver si ty is covered under separate Policy in the p lan.

Policy 8 Small scale renewable energy provision

I think the policy should go a step further and urge all new build properties (both residential and commercial) to integrate renewable energy options (i.e. solar panels, heat pumps, etc.)

No mention of solar thermal or heat pumps. Why not? I think the title needs to be amended to add " and low carbon technologies" so that you can add heat pumps and other technologies under this banner. This policy is all about stopping this type of development. I can see no vision or incentive to encourage these types of energy generation here in this policy. Why declare a climate emergency if all you do is put in place policies that are putting up barriers?

Environment sustainability and aesthetics important.

Recent climate issues are no longer conceptual predictions. Alternative ways of living and ways of generating sustainable energy are vital to the survival of the town, the country, the planet.

As above, an opportunity exists to lead the way in Cornwall to ensure sustainable developments and the retrofitting of existing buildings and infrastructures

Biodiversity is an essential element in future planning.

I am very much in favour of renewable energy, but it must be appropriate especially in an historic setting. Penryn is an historic town and whilst I support renewable energy provisions, it would need to be sympathetic to the area Appendix 1

New properties should have heat recovery systems where possible

I can see the ambiguity of interpretation of the above criteria and the danger of nimbyism, which continues to thwart wind power and the desperately needed transition to renewables

Support local energy production

Response Comments n oted. Policy cann ot at t his time requi re i nclusion of renewables wi th in hou si n g b ut will su ppor t those schemes that d o pr ovi de t his appr oach. Pol icy 9 to be amended to refer to Solar thermal and heat pumps.

Policy 9 Provision of well-designed energy efficient buildings and places

Again, I think the policy needs to go beyond "supporting" to "requiring".

I completely agree with the principle of this policy but not with how it is written. No mention of heat pumps? Why not? There is nothing prescriptive here that tells developers they have to do anything more than usual. This needs to be more prescriptive and encourage sustainability and energy efficiency more effectively.

Private home and business owners might need extra financial help to support these initiatives.

High quality to stand the test of time! Not just to be energy efficient. Houses at Round Ring (~10 years old) already looking shabby. If there is room to make a statement like this, it would be appreciated.

Suggest the addition of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to meet future needs from local inhabitants. Agree with criteria, however, are these criteria too late for housing that is already planned for College Hill? Development should have higher levels of insulation.

Response Comments n oted. Pol icy t o be amended to i ncl ude reference to heat p umps as an examp le of renewable ener gy and pr ovision of electr ic car char gin g points. Appendix 1

Policy 10 Support and protect community infrastructure

As an older retired resident in Penryn, I am particularly concerned Penryn does not lose the Penryn Health Centre as a vital amenity. Re-siting the main Health Centre to the Kernick Business Estate would be difficult for many older/disabled and others to access easily.

Very important to include pubs and other meeting places as important assets of community value to be supported and protected.

At present the Surgery at Penryn is totally oversubscribed which does not help staff or patients. Access and Parking within the Surgery is not acceptable for the elderly and disabled. Primary schools are oversubscribed which means overcrowding in classrooms and unsatisfactory teaching delivery.

I suggest the inclusion of a priority to additional community infrastructure in the town centre/commercial road area to support high street retail. I would support a policy of preferential business rates to business during their first year to help young business settle and thrive.

This is too vague. An example of community infrastructure would be helpful.

Is CIL funding going to be adequate to support growth for infrastructure, including health and social facilities. Resist relocation of Doctors surgery.

Need a swimming pool.

Response Comments n oted. The Policy text, which d oes refer to some examp les of community facilit y, coul d be extended to i ncl u de reference to pu bs.

Policy 11 Protection of formal open spaces and playing pitches

Too many playing spaces have been lost right across the UK...Let’s not loose ours

These spaces should never be developed. The park on Permarin Road would benefit from some investment to make it a more useable site. 2 broken swings and loads of litter is a depressing sight, let alone a good place for kids to play!

This space should be protected regardless of the 'exceptional circumstances' detailed. Appendix 1

With the rise in housing and families moving into the area it is essential for recreational areas to be improved and maintained. Development should not be allowed to take place on any recreational and/or green space, even when an alternative space is suggested. We should be treating our green spaces as sacred and completely exempt from property or commercial development.

Response Noted, su ppor t welcome.

Policy 12 Development and green infrastructure

Introduce some planters / green space on commercial road...Be great to find another location for some seats etc as per Jubilee Wharf? Could we make more of Exchequer Quay? Rarely does it have many cars parked in it. Such great views from there it's a shame its primary use is a car park?

There is a need to ensure that drains & gullies are cleared more frequently than at present

Can the enhancement and management of these spaces be supported. The planting of trees and wildflowers, the placing of nesting boxes, etc. should be encouraged

The importance of developing green infrastructure should be emphasised, particularly in the context of climate change. The rise of the water levels, and additional run-offs due to new developments, should be mitigated through new or enhanced green infrastructure and sustainable water retainment.

Response Comments n oted. Reference to Commercial r oad design is covered el sewhere in plan and responses. Impor tance of devel o pin g fur ther GI t o be inclu ded i n sup por ti n g text of plan.

Policy 13 College Valley development

Never build here, it would be such a loss for the town.

As above the management of these spaces for wildlife as well as the community’s enjoyment should be encouraged and supported. Potentially illegal tree felling has already taken place in this area within the last year Appendix 1

Will this really be the case with the College /Hillhead housing development threatening the College Valley. Evan now this area has deteriorated over the last few years due the small industrial sites, rubbish, old cars, traffic and rubbish.

College valley needs retaining

Keep area green for health and quality of Penryn

No development around College valley.

Response Suppor t no ted.

Policy 14 Protection and enhancement of biodiversity

Would also like to see some sort of Environmental Protection for the Penryn River that runs through the Harbour Village complex. It is a nesting site for swans, various wading birds at low tide, and other waterfowl. Too often I see plastic and other waste dumped in the river.

The wildlife needs all the help it can.

I feel that all the development especially housing is having a negative impact on the natural environment. Maximising excess profits seems to take priority over wildlife. I would like to think this is not be the case in the future. I have little confidence in this.

Important to sustain wildlife habitats.

Response Comments n oted. Penr y n r iver is already pr otected. The Neighbourhood plan itself only focu ses on how to manage planni ng pr oposals.

Policy 15 Protection of trees

Plant some trees! On Commercial road...it's such an uninviting space in large parts.

Essential as habitat for bird and other wildlife, as well as carbon-capture. Appendix 1

i particularly agree with the planting of indigenous species

who will be responsible for the new trees

Response Comments n oted.

Policy 16 General movement

Agree broadly....but cars bring people who visit shops etc...

Congested bus route through Penryn town centre currently problem. Parking on narrow roads, e.g. Helston Road, West Street, should be prohibited.

Yes absolutely. The town centre/Broad St are awful for pedestrians and cyclists. I cannot believe that the speed limit is not 20mph throughout Penryn, it really should be. There needs to be proper speed reducing road furniture too, maybe an average speed check to stop people using the town centre as a rat run. Pavements are too narrow; I have been clipped by wingmirrors several times. There is not enough room for two people to pass each other in a lot of places, forcing one of you into the road which is full of speeding cars. This really needs to be improved. It must be awful for people with children or who have mobility issues. Sort this out.

The effects of light pollution on wildlife should also be considered.

Car parking in the city centre - around the Peugeot garage is preventing passage of cars and creating dangerous traffic jams at peak hours

I suggest the addition of supporting the redesign of public spaces to enhance social interactions, such as enhancing public squares, and the pedestrianisation of some streets in the town centre.

Cycle routes being enhanced must not be at the expense of traffic mobility. Enhanced lighting will cause more light pollution. I would like to see the bike path between Penryn and Falmouth vastly improved, in cooperation with Falmouth town council. The bike path should be off-road and two way on just one side of the road so cyclists can avoid major roundabouts and junctions. The current bike path is dangerous and not joined up properly and has led to a number of accidents between cyclists and vehicles.

Pedestrians and cyclists need physical separation from cars. Painted lines are not sufficient. Low kerbs No discussion of through traffic.

Response Comments n oted. Plan fits wi thin framework pr ovided by Cor nwal l transpor t s trateg y b ut sets objectives of how lar ger new devel opments are assessed. Appendix 1

Policy 17 Sustainable movement within new development

Double decker buses coming down 'Broad' St has always struck me as a bit mad

YES!

Provision of segregated cycle lanes that make cyclists feel safe and able to use them.

It’s hard to see that with further development how the traffic situation can be managed. Particularly the Hill Head and union roundabout area with the housing developments proposed. Perhaps these plans should be reconsidered

I feel that West Street is a very dangerous area for Ageing and disabled residents. Cars do not slow down through this street which makes it a particularly dangerous road for unloading Disabled passengers. Recently a visiting Carer had her car damaged by a bus. This is unacceptable especially when there is a high number of elderly residents in that particular part of Penryn.

Vital to ensure the provisions in new developments and in filling

What constitutes a "major" development??

Connection to adjacent neighbourhoods should be a mandatory requirement for new developments, with priority given to pedestrians and cyclists. Some recent developments are counter examples, such as Round Ring Gardens, Chandler Park and Vinery Meadows which are only accessible from the main road and have no pedestrian access whatsoever to adjacent neighbourhoods.

My concerns are that without needs-based, frequent and affordable public transport systems around the Penryn, hew housing developments will cause traffic (congestion) to increase further, causing stress, noise and air pollution for the local population. There is already an issue for private car owners in Penryn experiencing a scarcity of parking spaces.

I am not sure if this fits with the criteria exactly, but I would like to see buses re-routed along Commercial Road and up via Brown's Hill to the University campus and beyond, or at least the majority of them. The double-deckers really do make a mess of West Street - log jams, intimidating and polluting. It is a relatively short distance (and flat-ish) from Lower market street to the stops on Commercial Road or Brown's Hill. This could be tied in with periodic pedestrianisation of the centre which would also be great - if we can do it for dogs on beaches, it should be no problem for residents. Appendix 1

Response Comments noted. The neighbourhood plan itself does not have the ability to reroute or control the cost of publ ic transport though the issues are noted. Wherever possible it is accepted that cycle provision should be provided as separate to pedestrian spaces, but this can be limited in practice.

Policy 18 Development affecting the conservation area

I think this needs to be more on a case by case basis. Penryn needs to be open to modernising and developing, and this may need to affect some of the conservation area at some point. I think it needs to be discussed and considered on a case by case basis rather than a blanket rejection.

there is a dire need for the history (and site) of Glasney Abbey to be (advertised.... marketed....developed... perhaps used as an income source for the town council..... how ab out a purpose-built Museum?

The wording should include listed buildings as not all buildings in a conservation area are listed

Response Comments n oted. The Her itage of Penr yn is one of its most impor tant, and n on-renewable resources. The Policy focuses on conservin g t he character of t he conservation area which is greater than the indivi dual listed b uil di ngs contained withi n.

Policy 19 Retain and respect key views and vistas

Will need to define what are key views though.

Penryn is full of unexpected views - they must not be blocked

I suggest that green and marine areas should be protected as part of the historical landscape of Penryn. I am concerned that housing developments along college valley will cause Penryn to feel cluttered, overcrowded and overlooked by the numerous new homes to be developed above the town on the hillsides of College Valley. Appendix 1

Responses Comments n oted. Views listed i n text of Plan. Designation of College valley covered under Policy 13.

Policy 20 Boundary treatment and enclosure in the conservation area

The history of Penryn is given good coverage, however it might be useful to highlight the opportunity to increase awareness of the site of Glasney as a place where the miracle plays, The Ordinalia were written in the Cornish language and as such having been instrumental in preserving and disseminating the language and culture of Cornwall and Cornish identity. It can be claimed that Penryn is a very powerful and significant place of history, literature and education. This emphasis could be significant in terms of continued celebrating of cultural identity, educational aspects concerning communication as well as recognising Cornwall’s long- standing relationship with Europe. Within this observation there are also research and tourism implications.

I did not know of the existence of some of this until I read the plan - thank you

No point in having a conservation area if the rules are not enforced

Response Comments n oted.

Policy 21 Sustainable energy in the conservation area

How? What? Where?

provided they are appropriate!

Agree but there needs to be some flexibility when assessing proposals. We are in a climate CRISIS and all properties, in Penryn and beyond, have to start moving towards renewable energy sources, so whilst being sympathetic to historical character of a building we must accept that the circumstances mean that certain aesthetics must change.

Response Comments n oted. Appendix 1

General Comments

I believe this is a real positive move for Penryn.

If you look at places such as Ancoats in Manchester they have thrived with good neighbourhood planning.

On the whole we are extremely supportive of the plan and would like nothing more than to see many of the proposals come to fruition. Thanks to the team for all the hard work so far.

I am particularly concerned about proposed housing scheme of 150 units at the top of Hillhead, mainly because of very much increased use of cars for this development, as many if not most, would probably use the very narrow and winding country Hillhead road as an access/exit route to Eastwood Road. Currently, there is often a traffic build-up of idling vehicles along this road, especially during the 'rush-hour' periods, pumping out CO2, and other noxious fumes, along a built-up residential area along most of Eastwood Road. This is especially bad during hot weather, when doors and windows must be open for ventilation and 'fresh' air. I think this issue would be exacerbated by the above housing development, should it go ahead. I would be seriously worried if this aspect i.e. increased traffic, of the proposed development was not addressed. I can't see how the above could be avoided, short of prohibiting the use of Hillhead Road as a rat-run during peak hours e.g. between 8 - 9.30 a.m. and 4 - 6.30 p.m. Thanks for taking the time to put together such a detailed plan. I hope it can have some weight in the planning process going forward. As a keen mapmaker/reader, it would be good to see some better/less cluttered maps that display the relevant information only. Some of them were unreadable. The land around Love Lane/ Bissom should not be built on. That would ruin the area which has supports a wide variety of wildlife and provides an unspoilt fee to that area. It would ruin views from the town.

20mph speed limit throughout the town would greatly improve the pedestrian experience, as would widening the pavements to enable 2 people to pass, rather than step out into the road.

Proper speed limit enforcement on Commercial Road would increase the desirability of the location as would widening the pavements.

Investment in Permarin Street park. It is currently sad and unloved.

Free car park off of commercial road would decrease pressure on Permarin Carpark and be better for traders on commercial road. It is currently vastly underused.

Speed limit on St Gluvias Street, or full width speed bumps to decrease the speed at which traffic use this street as a rat run.

Thanks for all the hard work and long hours that have gone into this plan. Because the plan will very much impact upon future generations the environmental and eco issues dealt with its his plan are most welcome. This does however lead me to be concerned that perhaps there should be more attention given to the town's Cultural and Education provisions in the plan from Childhood through to FE and HE Appendix 1

and beyond to Life-Long Learning? Cheers and Good Luck

The opportunity to enhance Penryn's environmentally sustainable future is not one to be missed. I look forward to seeing the actions that result from this plan

I feel in general the increase in the population leading to further development on all fronts is not sustainable. Housing should be for local people only. Provision for social housing should be made a priority. The lack of Hospital services, GPs, Social Services and Schools should preclude any development that encourages the increase in the population from outside the area. The Plan proposals are good, however the town needs ACTION rather than proposals.

The whole document was very informative and well thought out. I hope the proposals are not watered down.

all very well set out

No mention made of ensuring that essential infrastructure is in place to support a growing population e.g. improved doctors’ surgery, school places, dentists etc Appendix 1

I would like to see something done to tackle the amount of dog poo on the streets of Penryn! More signage around perhaps, reminding dog owners to pick it up and of the dog fouling fine. It is a real problem that is not improving, is unpleasant, and is detrimental to the health of pedestrians, particularly small children. Related, there needs to be more bins on the streets of the old high street, there are too few.

I have witnessed many times and been a victim of the traffic (including the double decker buses) clipping pedestrians on Broad Street, as the speeding from the clock tower down to the bowls club is out of control. Drivers use this stretch as well as roads that cut down to Commercial Road such as St. Gluvias Street as a complete rat run and the speed bumps do absolutely nothing to deter people. The pavements are not wide enough, to the point that pedestrians have to step into the road when passing each other, and so step out into very fast-moving cars, never mind if you are using a buggy or have some kind of disability. The pavements need to be widened along here, and there needs to be PROPER speed restrictions put in place. The speed bumps just don't cut it/are ignored. I would propose an average speed camera from the top of the old high street to the bottom, as in my experience this is the only measure that actually slows drivers down, as well as making the whole of the old town a 20 mile an hour zone, with clear road markings stating this. This is standard practise across so many towns and villages in the country, and in an old town with narrow pavements, where pedestrians supposedly take hierarchical priority, this should be adopted without question, especially as we have a 30mph road that goes around the town. If speed bumps must be used, then I would propose using the narrow, higher than average bumps that can cause potential damage to a car if they do not slow down adequately, especially on roads such as St Gluvias Street. For me, this is the most pressing issue Penryn needs to address.

I think there needs to be more crossing points on Commercial Road (zebra or pelican crossings), along with the building of proper pavements with parking bays to incentivise visitors to safely and comfortably use the businesses and community ventures that are revitalising the area.

Finally, there are two green spaces that I feel are not being maximised to their full potential. The space opposite the car park on Permarin road is very sad and unloved. With some considered planting of trees and plants, and better access, this will become far more attractive to both wildlife and visitors of the playpark and could actually become a space that is properly used and is more of an asset to the town. It is such a shame that it has been left for so long, when it should be cherished.

The other green space is at the junction of Commercial Road and Quay Hill, which welcomes you to Penryn. I would love to see this landscaped better, rather than just clipped grass. In accordance with Plant life (https://www.plantlife.org.uk/uk), I would propose turning it into a wildflower meadow, which should self- perpetuate from seeds generated by flowers the previous year, and native plants should attract butterflies, birds and insects. Here is a statement taken from their website-

“The UK has lost 97% of its wildflower meadows in less than a century - with roadside verges particularly hard hit. Safety and access considerations along with a desire for "neatness" and the logistics of litter-picking has resulted in authorities adopting an overzealous approach to keeping verges short. A "cut less, cut later" approach by councils and highways authorities could significantly improve the health of the UK's verges, as well as saving council’s money. We want flowers to be allowed to flower so pollinators can work their magic and seeds can ripen and fall to the ground. In this way, the floral display will become better and better every year."

It would be a stunningly attractive introduction to the town, as well as providing sanctuary and habitat for so much important wildlife and pollinators. As we lose more and more spaces for wildflowers and self-seeding plants across the country, highways and roadsides are becoming important assets in this respect. There have been some brilliant examples of this across the country and would be in keeping with the town council’s ethos on sustainability and the natural environment. Appendix 1

On the whole it seems a comprehensive and well-thought through plan!

Support principles of the plan but it is light on the How…for example pedestrianisation of the Town Centre, where would the buses go?

Build floating cycleway to prince of Wales pier.

Pedestrianisation is the Kiss of death to the Town centre.

Can use be made of the Historic mill buildings by the viaduct?

SEA references air quality but this is not discussed in the plan.

Why do buses have to go via the campus?

Development is linked to increased volumes of traffic. Appendix 2

Penryn Neighbourhood Plan-Reg 14 Consultation. Jan-March 2020.

Responses by Developers/Land- Owners/Statutory Organisations.

Representation Key issues/comments Response

Walkers Developments Plan should reflect valid planning Noted. The former clay building to consent for conversion of former be reflected. clay works on lane in College valley.

Policy 1: Object to Settlement Not accepted. Penryn boundary as too restrictive. If Neighbourhood plan has been retained should include allocated developed within the context sites such as PA16/06414 with valid provided by the Cornwall planning consents allocations DPD which identifies strategic allocations. The settlement boundary provides a framework for infill and rounding off within the context of those plans. The plan describes the rational for the boundary and key issues in each area.

PA16/061414 is a planning consent outside of the Neighbourhood boundary except for areas of open spaces. The rationale for the boundary reflects the value in this area of the College valley as a green finger.

Policy 13: Local green spaces The designation reflects the importance of the space to the Designation not supported; local community. The designation is consistent with the guidance for 1. There is no public access to local Green spaces set out in the fields NPPF. 2. Designation not prepared

with a robust evidence The value of the College valley has base, particularly been recognised in plans since the

concerned with lack of 1980s. The conversion of an knowledge of conversion of existing historic building on the

former clay buildings. edge of that area does not impact upon the value or character of the area. Appendix 2

Gladman developments Plan needs to demonstrate housing Penryn Neighbourhood plan has needs will be met before restricting been developed within the context development. provided by the Cornwall allocations DPD which identifies strategic allocations. The settlement boundary provides a framework for infill and rounding off within the context of those plans. The plan describes the rational for the boundary and key issues in each area.

This approach was confirmed early in the process by the local planning Authority that, in the light of the strategic allocations there was no requirement for the Neighbourhood plan to allocate further sites. However, the plan provides for development through the identification of its settlement boundaries and polices for development of brownfield sites.

Policy 1: Object to settlement Not accepted. See response boundary as it stops sustainable above. green sites coming forward. Suggest the following amendments;

Proposals for development outside settlement boundaries will be supported on sites well related to the built-up area and assist in the delivery of a clearly evidenced market and affordable housing need.

Remove term …will only be permitted…replace will be supported.

Policy 12: Green infrastructure While it is critical that the existing green infrastructure identified Object to policy as does not reflect should be conserved it is accepted

opportunity from new development. that the development of new New developments offer the areas of GI should be supported. opportunity to improve GI and Appendix 2

provide new and GI and this should be reflected in the Policy

Policy 13: College Valley. Not accepted. College valley does meet the required criteria. This is Policy does not meet the criteria for set out in the draft basic

local green space set out in the conditions statement and

NPPF. evidence note submitted to the LPA. The designation reflects The area identified is a large tract of historic designations that land and no evidence is provided to importance of the valley which in support designation. turn were highlighted in the recent allocations DPD which saw changes to proposals in allocations due to the importance of the areas character. The designation also reflects one of the top priorities reflected in Community responses to both the reg 14 and previous consultation exercises.

Policy 14: SPD does not exist at this Biodiversity SPD has been time and should not therefore be adopted and similar polices referred to. No requirement at this retained in other Neighbourhood time for a net increase in plans. Net biodiversity increases biodiversity in National Policy. part of emerging National Policy.

Savills

Housing Objectives Note access proposals but these require further assessment. While

Further work is being developed to the bulk of the trees within the support development at packsaddle. site were developed for

Access shown that can meet needs commercial purposes the trees on and application made to forestry the site’s frontage appear to be

commission to fell commercial trees. native and of value and further assessment would be required as part of any application.

Policy 15-Packsaddle trees are not Noted native, planted for commercial purposes. New development of the site could include planting of indigenous trees. Appendix 2

Jubilee Wharf No mention of Climate emergency in Reference will be added to the the plan plan to highlight that the Town Council are developing a climate change emergency action plan. The group have sought to reflect these ambitions into the Neighbourhood plan where possible but are limited by the statutory framework within which the plan operates. On that basis a parallel Climate change emergency action plan will be developed.

Refer to the Town Council role in The Plan focuses on land use creating a carbon neutral Penryn issues. The Town council is separately developing a Climate change emergency plan which will have a wider focus.

Key issues missing from the NP See earlier comment re climate change emergency.in terms of

Climate emergency Flood management an additional policy is being considered but the Flood management plan works within the framework Waste management of the existing strategic plans which already cover these issues Allotments so does not need to duplicate all elements. Community growing projects Further work as a community is Pesticides suggested as part of the shoreline Annual review management plans which can be integrated into the climate change emergency action plan.

Regeneration of Commercial road: Noted. Policy and plan supports improvements within a design • Insert missing bit of framework. This would include pavement along Church Hill the issues raised. However, the • Provide pavements on both plan is not designing the changes sides of road. but will seek to support proposals • Install electric car charging that help to implement those points in all new homes ambitions. In addition, the Town and car parks Council will seek in consultation • Make commercial road a with Cornwall Council and local no through road. businesses and residents to bring forward these improvements. Appendix 2

• Most of the waterfront is private. Best way to improve access is through improved pavements. • Conflict between reducing the speed of traffic without reduction in number of vehicles, in line with movement hierarchy.

Town centre/commercial road: Accepted there is a potential conflict, but the plan seeks a Conflict between improved car balance to support the economic

parking and providing sustainable challenges for the area. transport.

Policy 9: Should read as Provision of Text will include reference to zero carbon buildings and place. support for Zero carbon buildings but cannot require it at this time legally.

P9-remove term. sometimes from While the principle is supported reference to solar panel installation. there may be occasions where this is not practical. Currently cannot be required by Land use policy but would be supported by the plan.

Biodiversity: Reference to Consideration to be given to developing composting Change from should to. Must. provision, inclusion of community growing projects, including Add reduce production of waste by; allotments could be included • Developing composting under Policy 7, Design. provision • Creation of allotments • Creation of community growing projects • Control of pesticides

Sustainable transport: Objective is already to increase sustainability. More specific

Change aim to: actions relating to climate change emergency are best developed Make development and the town within the town Council action more resilient to the impact of plan and strategic policies of climate change NOW and in the future, and to reduce to zero the Appendix 2

carbon footprint of the town by Cornwall Council as part of their 2030. proposed Climate change DPD.

Design in New Development: The polices are aimed at helping in making decisions upon planning Add: applications. While the ambition is supported it is not felt this Penryn Town Council will take change would be practical to sustainability targets fully into implement in the current national account by making whole life policy context. decisions

Support tree planting along noted Commercial road but wants more details of plans.

Policy 6-Retaining Commercial uses. Jubilee wharf is also covered by the Policy for Commercial road Jubilee Wharf should be included in but could be added to the list of

list of commercial areas to be smaller employment sites. retained.

Natural England Plan unlikely to cause significant Noted harm

SWW Plan contents noted.

Cornwall Council

Plan has considered and applied the noted advice in the neighbourhood planning document with regard to climate change and biodiversity.

Affordable housing figures provided. noted

Policy 1 Suggest separate policy on Noted but feel works as one exceptions as part of Policy 1. Policy.

Previously developed land outside of the settlement boundary should only be developed on sustainable locations.

Could reference other criteria allowed outside of settlement boundaries, such as conversions and agricultural workers. Appendix 2

Suggest policy for multigenerational Noted and Policy included. housing

Policy 15 Suggested changes to wording of Noted and policy amended. trees policy-Policy 15

Policy 2 May be difficult to implement. Data There are always going to be may not be available. issues around the implementation of such Policies. However, the Are HMO properties identifiable? same policies exist fairly

Can smaller HMOs be identified by commonly across the UK, where licensing. Is there evidence that a the same data and other issues

10% increase is a tipping point? exist.

The only alternative approach would be to copy the Policy included within the Falmouth Neighbourhood plan which seeks to resist all further loss to HMO properties. This approach is consistent with the strategic Policy set out within the Cornwall allocations DPD for student accommodation but does present some challenges for non-student focused HMOs.

Until an article 4 direction was in place the Policy would be limited to licensed HMOs which are registered with the Council.

Policy 3 Understand the reasons for being The Policy sits within the flexible to keep the town centre framework provided by Policy 4 of alive but is the policy too open? the Cornwall local plan strategic policies. This provide guidance on Should community uses be how applications for the loss of

prioritised at ground floor level? retail A1 uses in town centres will

Should a smaller retail core be be considered. The NP policy identified with a more flexible mix supports other uses which

used commercial area around it? encourage greater use of the centre. The future of a small centre such as Penry is dependent upon people using it, and that is supported by greater residential use in the centre, and greater access to the town centre shops. Appendix 2

Policy 5 Kernick is safeguarded for Noted. employment ,B1,B2 and B8 in the strategic allocations DPD. The NDP should be in conformity and not reference other non-business uses.

Policy 6 Ponsharden is designated in the The Strategic DPD designation at DPD for marine uses. Ponsharden is shown on the proposals maps for information. The designation along Falmouth road is additional to that area and includes the areas between the DPD designation and Commercial road which is not currently identified within the DPD.

Policy 8 Renewable energy-An area of Due the built-up nature of the search would have to be designated Neighbourhood plan area the for wind turbines. This could be Policy does not seek to identify taken forward in the climate change areas for wind turbines. Due to DPD to be produced by Cornwall National Policy currently it is Council. accepted that the reference to wind turbine is removed from policy and this can be dealt with through the emerging Climate change DPD to be produced by Cornwall Council and considered as part of the Town Councils climate change action plan.

Climate change There are good polices under Reference to be made in text to sustainable development but could shoreline management plan. New be strengthened to cover resilience guidance to be provided in the to sea level changes. emerging climate change DPD will be awaited. Shoreline management plan currently provided guidance and Again, this general issue will be recommendations. Addiotnal considered as part of the Town guidance will be provided in a new Councils climate change action climate change DPD in 2021. plan and in the development of detailed design concepts for

Shoreline management plan focuses Commercial road. on supporting water compatible uses that require a waterfront location on the waterfront. Recommend production of a community development plan and adaptations plan. Support Appendix 2

community led local solutions to management of coastal change.

Flood risk

Consider inclusion of flood risk policy.

Policy 7 Sustainable Development Noted. Added to Policy.

Additional guidance could include;

• Materials used should be resilient to the impacts of climate change • Material should be able to withstand Cornwall’s damp maritime climate.

Policy 8 and 9 Suggest swopping order policies so Noted. energy efficiency comes first.

Encourage new buildings to the Building with nature standard.

Policy 10 Can the plan list or identify the The supporting text of the plan facilities or types of use this policy seeks to identify the types of uses will apply to? and facilities that the Policy will seek to support. These include parks, open spaces, health and social facilities.

Policy 13 Ensure evidence base is provided. Evidence has been developed in assessing proposals looking at biodiversity/community support/heritage and GI value. A separate statement on the designation of the area against the NPPF criteria will be submitted with the Neighbourhood plan for clarity.

Policy 16 Support identification of CIL The purpose of the inclusion priorities but not as part of Policy. within the policy is to demonstrate the overlap between the assessment, requirements developments may need to Appendix 2

provide and the use of CIL funding to support these objectives.

Policy does not set out al CIL priorities but only seeks to link the plan objectives to the transport hierarchy.

Policy 17 Sustainable movement-Policy may The text of the Policy refers to be too onerous for small scale Major new developments, this developments. Suggest focus on term has now been included in the major or reference where possible. title of the Policy for consistency.

Policy 19 Views/Vistas. Identification of views The views/Vistas are listed in the and vistas would help in supporting text to the policy and implementation. in the adopted Conservation area management plan. If required they could be inserted into the Policy, but Policy has been amended to refer to the supporting text.

Green infrastructure P75 Add natural flood management to Accept list of benefits of green infrastructure.

Add link to Cornwall Environmental Growth strategy.

P77 Add as part of rationale/benefit. Accept

This supports the provision of spaces that link areas of biodiversity and seeking all new developments to play their part in helping to bring nature back into our community and extending habitat connections.

P77 Objective implies too much Current wording is consistent with acceptance of loss of Cornish the hierarchy. hedgerows.

Emphasise the mitigation hierarchy, Avoid, mitigate, replace.

P79 Make reference to guild of Cornish Accept. hedge standard.

Appendix 4 Reg 14 Consultation list

1. Town Council • Town Clerk • Town Councillors 2. Mayor’s Appointments • Town Crier • Mayor’s Warden • Macebearers • Chaplain • Mayor’s cadet 3. Cornwall Council • Cornwall Councillors Penryn East and West • Chairman 4. Town and Parish Councils • Chairman Mylor Parish Council • Chairman Mabe Parish Council • Chairman Budock Parish Council • Cha ir St Gluv ius pa r is h Counc il • Mayor Falmouth Town Council • Mayor Helston Town Council • Mayor Truro City Council • Mayor Porthleven Town Council • Mayor Redruth Town Council • Mayor Camborne Town Council • Mayor Hayle Town Council • Mayor Penzance Town Council 5• . Police • PCSO • Inspector 6. Saracen Awards Winner • Patricia Ashe • Mike Young • Peter Young • Anthony Retallack • Julie Tucker • Brian Plint • Dulcie Blackmore • Rose Webber 7. Member of Parliament 8. Cornwall Lieutenant • Lord • Deputies 9. High Sheriff of Cornwall 10. Press • West Briton Appendix 4

• Falmouth Packet 11. Schools • Penryn Primary Academy CEO • Head Teacher Penryn College 12. University • Vice Chancellor • FXU Presidents • CEO • Director of Communications • Head of Academic Support 13. Religious Organisations • Greek Orthodox • Methodist (Mayor’s Chaplain) • C of E • Highway Church 14. Past Mayors 15. MBE’s • Eric Dawkins • Alison Williams 16. Forces • Commanding Officer 771 Squadron • Royal Naval Association • Chairman Parachute Regiment Association – Cornwall Branch • County Chairman Royal Air Forces Association – Cornwall Region • Merchant Navy Association 17. Falmouth Harbour Commissioners 18. Penryn Harbour Master 19. Penryn Surgery 20. Community Organisations • ROAB • Penryn Football Rugby Club • WI • Twinning Association • The Club • Bowling Club • Sea Cadets • Army Cadets • Friends of Falmouth Hospital • Penryn Town Local Trust • Penryn Federation • Royal British Legion • Penryn Old People’s Club • Helping Hands CIC • Hands Up Penryn • Penryn Rotary Club • Lions Club • Inner Wheel • Fair Day Appendix 4

• St Gluvias Cricket Club

21 Statutory groups • Cornwall Council • Homes England • Regulator of Social housing • Natural England • Environment Agency • Historic England • Network rail • Highways England • Marine Management org • Three(Mobile) • O2/Vodaphone/EE mobile. • Royal Cornwall Hospital trust • Kernow clinical commissioning group. • Health watch Cornwall • National grid • Western power Distribution • EDF energy • Wales and West utilities ltd • South West Water • Forestry Commission • Cornwall and Tamar valley AONB groups • National Trust • Duchy of Cornwall • Cornwall wildlife trust • National Farmers union SW • Cornwall Maritime strategy group • Devon and Cornwall housing Assoc • Coastline housing • Ocean Housing • First Devon and Cornwall • First great Western • Civil aviation Authority • Cornwall chamber of Commerce • Cornwall and isles of Scilly LEP. • Community energy plus • Cornwall buildings preservation group • Devon and Cornwall Police • Cornwall Fire and Rescue • Kaolin and Ball clay Assoc. • Imerys minerals ltd

Appendix 4

• Persimmon homes

Penryn Neighbourhood Plan www.planforpenryn.co.uk

Public Responses & Analysis October 2017

Local Economy

(Incorporating ‘commerce’ comments from former ‘Town Centre’ Vision Statement)

Penryn Neighbourhood Plan / www.planforpenryn.co.uk Analysis of public comments, Oct 2017

Introduction

The public comments that have been compiled and analysed were received at the following consultation events:

Penryn Neighbourhood Plan Launch, 2t5h March 2017 May Day celebrations, Doorstep Green, t3h 0April 2017 Gig at Glasney, College Fieldt,h 4June 2017

It was agreed by the Steering Group that the comments collected should be reviewed in order to:

• Develop the draft Vision Statement

• Act as a starting point for Working Groups to explore each area in more detail

• Enable further public consultation to check analysis and interpretation of comments

The analysis work includes:

1. Transcribing all of the public comments received in the above consultation events.

2. Identifying the Key Themes arising out of the comments.

3. Identifying Next Steps in the process to include potential Policy Areas to be explored through the Neighbourhood Plan, a potential Evidence Base that needs to be gathered and potential projects that could be taken forward by Penryn Town Council or other groups.

Please note:

The ‘Issues’, ‘Key Themes’ and ‘Next Steps’ outlined here are interpretations from the public comments, are not exhaustive and are subject to change

Following the analysis work, it was decided by the Steering Committee to merge the comments relating to ‘commerce’ in the ‘Town Centre’ theme with the ‘Local Economy’ theme.

MAKE-ROOM / www.makeroom.org.uk 2 Penryn Neighbourhood Plan / www.planforpenryn.co.uk Analysis of public comments, Oct 2017

Local Economy

Question: How could Penryn’s local economy be promoted and encouraged?

Example public responses:

“Reduced rent and business rates for local businesses.” “Maybe set up a Penryn Pound scheme to encourage people to shop locally.” “Local markets – close the road monthly” “More variety of shops” “Support local businesses with marketing opportunities.”

Question: Aside from issues of parking, what would bring you to the Town Centre more often?

Example public responses:

“More events with better advertising” “A Saturday outside market with live music and arts.” “Fruit and Veg shop on High Street” “Butchers”

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Local Economy

Issues arising from public responses:

• High rents and rates for small and new businesses • Leases too long for new businesses • Empty shops in the Town Centre • Poor Broadband connection • People not shopping locally • Lack of footfall in the Town Centre • Town Centre is a ‘drive through’, not currently enough of a destination • Lack of offer in the Town Centre (specifically butcher, fruit & veg) • Services have gone (bank) and/or been reduced (library) • Lack of information about local events • Missing out on potential visitors through poor PR/Marketing • Inadequate parking for shoppers & visitors • Quality of shops in the Town Centre

Key Themes arising from public responses:

• Supporting local & new businesses • Reducing vacant premises in the Town Centre • Prioritising pedestrians over vehicles • Making Penryn a destination • Increasing the range of shops, venues and community activities • Retaining key services in the Town Centre • Supporting and harnessing the arts & creativity for the benefit of the Town • Providing information for locals & visitors • Collaborating and skills sharing (e.g. marketing)

MAKE-ROOM / www.makeroom.org.uk 4 Penryn Neighbourhood Plan / www.planforpenryn.co.uk Analysis of public comments, Oct 2017

Local Economy

Next steps:

Potential Policy Areas:

• Review business rents and rates • Tackling empty properties • Pedestrianising the High Street • Designate areas for street activity (licensing) • Creating a good mix of uses in the Town Centre • Park & Ride scheme • Parking designation

Potential Evidence Base

• Compile list of empty commercial properties • Compile list of commercial landlords • Measure footfall in Town Centre • Shopping survey • Traffic census • Survey of visitors to Town Centre • Review provision of key services in Penryn • Review current offer in Penryn Town Centre • Town signage survey • Review of car parking strategy in Penryn Town Centre

Potential Projects:

• ‘Meanwhile Uses’ for empty shop fronts • Assistance fund to local businesses • Investigate ‘Penryn Pound’ or reward scheme • Town wide marketing initiatives • A regular outdoor market • Create a new town notice board • Visitor/heritage signage • Tourist information • Tourism plan • Trial parking initiatives

MAKE-ROOM / www.makeroom.org.uk 5 Penryn Neighbourhood Plan / www.planforpenryn.co.uk Analysis of public comments, Oct 2017

Local Economy

Transcription of all public responses

Question: How could Penryn’s local economy be promoted and encouraged?

Public responses grouped into: Supporting new & local businesses “Reduced rent and business rates for local businesses.” “Cheaper rates and rent with shorter leases for new businesses starting out.” “Subsidised business rental for the empty store fronts in the high street.” “Decent broadband”

Public responses grouped into: Local currency and rewards “Maybe set up a Penryn Pound scheme to encourage people to shop locally.” “A Penryn Card (like Pz)” “Some of the more recent local currency schemes using digital ‘block chain’ technologies to track and promote local spending. This can also integrate newer ‘touchless’ & newer field ways of creating transactions. These schemes work! See ‘Brixton Pound’ etc.”

Public responses grouped into: Pedestrianise Town Centre & local market “Pedestrianise the High Street” “Pedestrianisation of historic centre would help local shops as well as better parking. Make it a destination – not a drive through!” “Local markets – close the road monthly” “...a weekly/monthly market on the street with road closures.”

Public responses grouped into: Services and venues in the Town Centre “By the return of a proper bank.” “Having the library open 6 days a week: turn the current Town Council office into a cinema and restaurant / pizza bar. Street café in the sun just below the museum.” “The old fire station would make a good arts centre / community centre.” “Art studios – for artists to work and sell their work (affordable)” “More variety of shops”

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Public responses grouped into: Information sharing and marketing “Need a proper notice board – that would promote community to know what’s going on.” “Support local businesses with marketing opportunities.” “Collaborative approach to PR” “Make all the wonderful things that are made here more visible – directory, notice board, regular events?” “Tap into the many coach tours / ships that head to Falmouth every year.” “Tourism (walking tours of historic centre)” “Town signage”

Public responses grouped into: Parking “I have to use my car to nip to the shop / get fish & chips / post a parcel but struggle to find parking in Penryn to go this – go elsewhere.” “More parking on main street” “Parking”

Question: Aside from issues of parking, what would bring you to the Town Centre more often?

“Fruit and Veg shop on High Street” “Butchers” “Fruit & veg shop” “Better shops” “Butchers” “Better shops! Butcher etc.” “Refillable products eg Ecover, we should do more” “Bank – no chance as last 2 shut down since we moved” “Shops (any) back in last 10 years”

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Housing

Penryn Neighbourhood Plan / www.planforpenryn.co.uk Analysis of public comments, Oct 2017

Introduction

The public comments that have been compiled and analysed were received at the following consultation events:

Penryn Neighbourhood Plan Launch, 2t5h March 2017 May Day celebrations, Doorstep Green, t3h 0April 2017 Gig at Glasney, College Fieldt,h 4June 2017

It was agreed by the Steering Group that the comments collected should be reviewed in order to:

• Develop the draft Vision Statement

• Act as a starting point for Working Groups to explore each area in more detail

• Enable further public consultation to check analysis and interpretation of comments

The analysis work includes:

1. Transcribing all of the public comments received in the above consultation events.

2. Identifying the Key Themes arising out of the comments.

3. Identifying Next Steps in the process to include potential Policy Areas to be explored through the Neighbourhood Plan, a potential Evidence Base that needs to be gathered and potential projects that could be taken forward by Penryn Town Council or other groups.

Please note that the ‘Issues’, ‘Key Themes’ and ‘Next Steps’ outlined here are interpretations from the public comments, are not exhaustive and are subject to change.

MAKE-ROOM / www.makeroom.org.uk 2 Penryn Neighbourhood Plan / www.planforpenryn.co.uk Analysis of public comments, Oct 2017

Housing

Question: What do you think Penryn’s housing needs are?

Example public responses: “We need more affordable rental accommodation.” “Multi generational housing, NOT ghettos of students or older people, a space for all generations.” “Purpose built and sustainable student housing that still enables them to feel included as part of our vibrant community.” “A mix of affordable, family and first time homes alongside student housing.” “Less student accommodation, Penryn locals provided more with housing.” “Priority for local residents who buy (over landlord second home owners).” “Affordable housing for all.” “High quality and low cost (this is possible!)” “Housing that reflects, enhances and sets the character of Penryn” “Eco-friendly, using local material. Reflect where we are – not a house that could be built just anywhere.” “Protection of key sites to control type and scale of new housing”

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Housing

Issues arising from public responses:

• Rental accommodation is unaffordable • Short supply of long term rental accommodation • Impact of summer holiday lets upon availability and affordability of rental accommodation for residents • Separation of groups of people - student & elderly ‘ghettos’ • Exclusion of groups from the wider community • Lack of housing stock to accommodate student housing and meet local need • Student housing pushing up cost of rentals • Landlords converting properties to HMO’s • Housing is not affordable • Number of landlords and second home owners • Lack of flexible housing stock enabling people to downsize and stay in community • Loss of local character through inappropriate development • Negative response to recent developments (‘pastiche’, ‘cheap construction’, ‘pack ‘em in’, ‘standard boxes’, ‘bland’) • Loss of green space to development • Inappropriate development

Key Themes arising from public responses:

• Ensuring supply of affordable housing • Managing the impact of tourism on housing availability and affordability • Providing multi-generational housing • Supporting mixed, inclusive communities • Balancing HMO’s with family homes • Protecting tenants • Providing social housing • Flexibility of housing to accommodate elderly, young/growing families, individuals • Protecting housing for residents • Ensuring developments are sustainable and eco-friendly • Ensuring high quality of design of new developments (materials, context, lifespan, flexibility) • Maintaining affordability as well as quality of developments • Enabling community housing schemes (e.g. Community Land Trust) • Protecting green spaces • Ensuring appropriate sites for new development

MAKE-ROOM / www.makeroom.org.uk 4 Penryn Neighbourhood Plan / www.planforpenryn.co.uk Analysis of public comments, Oct 2017

Housing

Next Steps:

Potential Policy Areas:

• Identifying and designating appropriate development sites • Article 4 for HMOs • Restricting second home/landlord ownership (St Ives) • ‘Mix’ of housing developments • Multi-generational housing • Provision of Social Housing • Quality design guide for new developments • Benchmarks for sustainability (passivhaus) • Enabling Community Land Trusts (CLTs) and Co-housing schemes • Protecting green spaces

Potential Evidence Base:

• Database of residential accommodation in Penryn (owner occupied, rented, student accommodation, holiday let, vacant) • Analysis of rental costs over recent years • Audit of existing Council Housing & waiting lists • Audit of new developments • Database of proposals for new developments • Mapping valued/protected green spaces

Potential Projects:

• Research into multi-generational housing • Precedents for affordable, flexible housing developments • Photographic audit of new developments & historic housing stock • Exploration of ‘What is quality design?’

MAKE-ROOM / www.makeroom.org.uk 5 Penryn Neighbourhood Plan / www.planforpenryn.co.uk Analysis of public comments, Oct 2017

Housing

Transcription of all public responses

Question: What do you think Penryn’s housing needs are?

Public responses grouped into: Rented housing “We need more affordable rental accommodation.” “Affordable rental accommodation, long term (really hard to find with holiday lets in the summer months).” “Ensure affordable housing and rents – cap rents.” “Cap rents to enable local people and families afford rentable properties.”

Public responses grouped into: Student and integrated housing “Multi generational housing, NOT ghettos of students or older people, a space for all generations.” “Greater integration of housing: Student accommodation can’t be ghettoised and neither can elderly residential care. Need to integrate private / rental / student etc much better.” “Ensure that Penryn does not allow the development of residential blocks for the elderly. These are usually unsightly and the costs to the NHS must be vast.” “Purpose built and sustainable student housing that still enables them to feel included as part of our vibrant community.” “A mix of affordable, family and first time homes alongside student housing.” “Less student accommodation, Penryn locals provided more with housing.” “Less students” “‘Ban’ rental for multiple occupancy. ie students” “Article 4 please.” “Purpose built student housing” “Student housing restricted to Tremough site, no more in town (local people can’t afford rentals).” “More family accommodation – less student accommodation.” “More housing and less house shares and student housing (4 friends have been given notice so housing can be converted to multi room sharing).”

Public responses grouped into: Affordable, flexible housing “Family homes for local people” “New houses for local people, as in St Ives”

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“Prioritise housing for residential homes.” “Priority for local residents who buy (over landlord second home owners).” “Affordable housing for families.” “Affordable housing for all.” “Local people who are resident are an essential ingredient for a thriving community.” “More social housing for families.” “Small house units for local families – housing association or similar projects on BT/Commercial Road site.” “More affordable housing for younger people / families and key workers (NHS, teachers, police etc) to enable them to live locally.” “Affordable housing for local people. Preferably Social Housing. Families are finding it hard to find homes. Fr. Stephen Wales (Vicar)” “New residential developments needs to include 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom properties so that when families want / need to downsize they can move to properties on the same development and so free up larger properties for families. In this way the community develops and stays together. If this doesn’t happen, we will continue to see elderly people living in properties too large for them, which can be worrying and stressful for them, because they don’t want to leave their community. They may have lived there all, or most, of their life. Even to move to Falmouth is too far for family to keep an eye on the elderly relative.”

Public responses grouped into: Sustainability & quality design “Modern, contemporary, contextual, vernacular housing of all types. Not housing association square boxes, pastiche building that are of cheap construction. More community schemes, Community Land Trusts etc.” “Eco housing – creative housing – not standard little boxes!” “Use materials and design appropriate to the area – NOT bland, pastel / beige weatherboard.” “High quality and low cost (this is possible!)” “Eco-friendly and sustainable” “Housing that reflects, enhances and sets the character of Penryn” “Eco-friendly, using local material. Reflect where we are – not a house that could be built just anywhere.”

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“If this building continues with all the ugly, expensive boxes, Penryn will cease to be attractive and lose its character.” “Sympathetic to our beautiful landscape. Environmentally sympathetic and built to last!” “Desirable estates, not just ‘pack ‘em in’ approach.” “Quality housing” “Making old homes energy efficient” “More affordable housing for families - but attractive and eco-friendly.” “Takes into account the (under)usage of existing housing stock rather than just building more.” “Housing that is easily able to be extended (into the loft?) for locals ONLY.”

Public responses grouped into: Housing sites “Protection of key sites to control type and scale of new housing” “Conflict between need for housing and accessible green spaces” “New builds for social housing - but where would they go without intrusion to green spaces?”

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Trafc & Parking

Penryn Neighbourhood Plan / www.planforpenryn.co.uk Analysis of public comments, Oct 2017

Introduction

The public comments that have been compiled and analysed were received at the following consultation events:

Penryn Neighbourhood Plan Launch, 2t5h March 2017 May Day celebrations, Doorstep Green, t3h 0April 2017 Gig at Glasney, College Fieldt,h 4June 2017

It was agreed by the Steering Group that the comments collected should be reviewed in order to:

• Develop the draft Vision Statement

• Act as a starting point for Working Groups to explore each area in more detail

• Enable further public consultation to check analysis and interpretation of comments

The analysis work includes:

1. Transcribing all of the public comments received in the above consultation events.

2. Identifying the Key Themes arising out of the comments.

3. Identifying Next Steps in the process to include potential Policy Areas to be explored through the Neighbourhood Plan, a potential Evidence Base that needs to be gathered and potential projects that could be taken forward by Penryn Town Council or other groups.

Please note that the ‘Issues’, ‘Key Themes’ and ‘Next Steps’ outlined here are interpretations from the public comments, are not exhaustive and are subject to change.

MAKE-ROOM / www.makeroom.org.uk 2 Penryn Neighbourhood Plan / www.planforpenryn.co.uk Analysis of public comments, Oct 2017

Traffic and Transport

Question: What are Penryn’s traffic, parking and transport needs?

Example public responses:

“Cheaper public transport.” “More regular buses running in the evenings and Sundays.” “Some buses to service the local area (school etc) not all going to the campus.” “Sustainable transport network, trams to Falmouth?” “Buses too big for the town.” “Reduce traffic by provision of more free parking out of the centre.” “More visible ‘shoppers’ parking – links up from car parks to high street and Commercial Road.” “Close main street to other than (small is poss) buses, taxis and disabled and resident access.” “Trial pedestrianising High St at certain times 10-4? Lots of precedents for this in other places!” “20mph speed limit in West St, Helston Rd and through Penryn Town Centre.” “Cycle path for A39 / by pass” “Dedicated cycle paths safe and separate from traffic.” “Cycle stands in centre of town. I currently use railings outside chippy and local store.”

MAKE-ROOM / www.makeroom.org.uk 3 Penryn Neighbourhood Plan / www.planforpenryn.co.uk Analysis of public comments, Oct 2017

Traffic and Transport

Issues arising from public responses:

• The bus service is too expensive • Large busses are dangerous, polluting and noisy • Bus service is infrequent, limited and does not service enough destinations • The rail service is good but access to it could be improved • Lack of parking • Cost of parking • Underuse of current pay and display car parks • Too many cars in Penryn • Large busses are dangerous, polluting and noisy • Historic town unsuited to vehicles • Speeding • Dangerous stopping and parking on Zebra crossing • Danger to cyclists from traffic and poor drainage • Lack of cycle stands

Key Themes arising from public responses:

• Improving the public transport service • Reducing the cost of busses • Making public transport environmentally sustainable • Protecting the ‘historic’ character of the town • Increasing the number of parking spaces • Maintaining free parking • Supporting shops and businesses with parking initiatives • Prioritising pedestrians over vehicles • Protecting public safety • Improving safety for cyclists • Improving cycling infrastructure

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Traffic and Transport

Next Steps:

Potential Policy Areas:

• Green transport plan (fully integrated) • Pedestrianising the High Street • Increase/encourage parking outside Town Centre • Park & Ride scheme • 20mph zone • Impact of new housing and other developments on traffic • Any development must improve existing cycle routes (or at least maintain). • Improving cycle routes

Potential Evidence Base:

• Review current public & private transport service • Review current parking options & costs • Traffic census in Town Centre • Cycling census

Potential Projects:

• Circular town route (with Falmouth?) • Tram system • Fully electric busses • Utilize Commercial Road car park better with links to Town (via St Gluvias) • Possibility of using Commercial Road car park for long term resident parking • A plan for parking: shoppers & residents • Car free Penryn • Signage • Improve and create new cycle paths • More cycle stands • Cycling awareness & safety scheme

MAKE-ROOM / www.makeroom.org.uk 5 Penryn Neighbourhood Plan / www.planforpenryn.co.uk Analysis of public comments, Oct 2017

Traffic and Transport

Transcription of all public responses

Question: What are Penryn’s traffic, parking and transport needs?

Public responses grouped into: Public transport “SMALL buses for the narrow streets!!” “That do not allow people to see in our house!” “Why are the buses so expensive between Falmouth and Penryn? Cheap for students - the poor walk!” “Stop double-decker buses going through West St – dangerous and polluting.” “Cheaper buses.” “Cheaper public transport.” “Bus is far too expensive.” “Would use the buses in Penryn more frequently if I could find parking.” “Public transport running later at night.” “More regular buses running in the evenings and Sundays.” “Some buses to service the local area (school etc) not all going to the campus.” “Sustainable transport network, trams to Falmouth?” “Buses too big for the town.” “Celebrate Maritime Rail line and its heritage, access from it – cheap, local transport.” “U1 and U2 buses expensive for locals in comparison to railway.” “Train is good” “Tram system?” “Need much more frequent, reliable, reasonably priced busses” “Public transport past Truro and Redruth link & overpriced” “Public transport that goes beyond the University” “Need to embrace new electric vehicle technology and introduce a mini park & ride: big car parks on outskirts with lots of electric mini buses serving high street and transit to station, university etc. This could replace existing double-decker buses too.” “Sustainable transport network”

Public responses grouped into: Parking “Parking - use the Council pay and display car park behind Mill Autos, it’s always empty, make it free!” “Make commercial car park free again as more parking is required and costs are currently unrealistic.” “Reduce traffic by provision of more free parking out of the centre.” “Parking!”

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“Reduced cost parking for local council tax payers.” “More parking spaces” “Maintain free parking” “Do not charge residents to park in their own road.” “NO to parking zones – will cause more problems!” “Oppose parking zones, which will create more parking problems.” “NO PARKING near my house. The student house behind us has 3 cars and all the cars from St. Thomas’ park everywhere they can.” “More visible ‘shoppers’ parking – links up from car parks to high street and Commercial Road.” “Double parking ticket machines, to allow local shops to give 50% charge refund.”

Public responses grouped into: Traffic safety “Close main street to other than (small is poss) buses, taxis and disabled and resident access.” “Trial pedestrianising High St at certain times 10-4? Lots of precedents for this in other places!” “Pedestrianisation of centre. Car is too dominant in old town. It wasn’t designed to be used like this!” “20 mph limit through Town Centre with average speed cameras.” “Need to get traffic away from centre. Traffic on West End, High St etc is a huge problem.” “20mph speed limit in West St, Helston Rd and through Penryn Town Centre.” “Loading and buses make the zebra crossing outside Costcutter dangerous – twice I’ve seen cars have nearly run into pedestrians (driving too fast and impatient).” “Urgently deal with continuous stopping/parking on zebra crossing lines.” “Double yellow where parking is dangerous” “Traffic warden to venture further afield!” “Re traffic, make all of Penryn (inc. Commercial Road) a 20mph zone (cheap to do!) to improve pedestrian experience, dissuade rat runs (ie Falmouth to Truro), preserve building.”

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Public responses grouped into: Cycling “Enforce one way system – cyclists zooming down Helston Road.” “Improved cycling between Falmouth and Penryn – nearly get killed at Lidl and Park & Ride quite often. Cars turn right at Lidl’s quite often when it’s supposed to be left only to leave. Tourists suddenly turn left into Park & Ride. Horrible drains and cars parked on the cycle path make life difficult.” “Cycle path for A39 / by pass” “Dedicated walk / cycle path Falmouth to Penryn.” “Dedicated cycle paths safe and separate from traffic.” “Cycle stands in centre of town. I currently use railings outside chippy and local store.” “Better cycle routes!” “Will sometimes cycle but the roads are dangerous to cycle on, particularly when cycling with children.” “Make it easier to cycle.”

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Heritage, Culture & Community

(Incorporating ‘community’ comments from former ‘Town Centre’ Vision Statement) Penryn Neighbourhood Plan / www.planforpenryn.co.uk Analysis of public comments, Oct 2017

Introduction

The public comments that have been compiled and analysed were received at the following consultation events:

Penryn Neighbourhood Plan Launch, 2t5h March 2017 May Day celebrations, Doorstep Green, t3h 0April 2017 Gig at Glasney, College Fieldt,h 4June 2017

It was agreed by the Steering Group that the comments collected should be reviewed in order to:

• Develop the draft Vision Statement

• Act as a starting point for Working Groups to explore each area in more detail

• Enable further public consultation to check analysis and interpretation of comments

The analysis work includes:

1. Transcribing all of the public comments received in the above consultation events.

2. Identifying the Key Themes arising out of the comments.

3. Identifying Next Steps in the process to include potential Policy Areas to be explored through the Neighbourhood Plan, a potential Evidence Base that needs to be gathered and potential projects that could be taken forward by Penryn Town Council or other groups.

Please note:

The ‘Issues’, ‘Key Themes’ and ‘Next Steps’ outlined here are interpretations from the public comments, are not exhaustive and are subject to change.

Following the analysis work, it was decided by the Steering Committee to merge the comments relating to ‘community’ in the ‘Town Centre’ theme with the ‘Heritage’ theme.

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Heritage, Culture & Community

Question: How would you describe Penryn’s identity?

Example public responses: “Clashing cultures” “Mix of styles of way of living – positive; to be fostered” “History and community fighting with a changing future and progress rather than working together and embracing a joint move forward.”

Question: What do you think Penryn’s identity should be in the future?

Example public responses: “Welcoming, open, inclusive.” “Not afraid to change, but respectful of its history.” “Community focused.”

Question: Which heritage & cultural sites in Penryn are important for you?

Example public responses: “College Valley – A place for everyone to use (runners, cyclists, children, artists, photographers) to connect with nature / relax. Penryn’s greatest asset.” “Make the most of the town’s waterfront for the local community, visitors and general improvement of the town’s fabric.” “Penryn Historic Town Centre”

Question: Aside from issues of parking, what would bring you to the Town Centre more often?

Example public responses: “Cafes with tables on street / pedestrianisation? Shared space?” “Community Centre which is user friendly / free / cheap for everyone” “More outside things, ie. market, community projects”

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Heritage, Culture & Community

Issues arising from public responses:

• Tensions arising out of change • Impact of student population • Loss of local identity • Racism and prejudices • Challenge of balancing old and new • Fear of loss or damage to historic natural environment • College Valley not accessible to everyone • No signage to Penryn’s Historic Town Centre • Loss of connection to the river • Unrealised potential along waterfront • Threat to local heritage through development • Vehicles currently have priority over pedestrians • Vehicles travel too fast through the town • Pollution from vehicles (air & noise) • Cyclists not catered for • Access to surrounding areas cut off by roads • Dog waste on pavements • Lack of venues in the town for community, culture, leisure • Not enough events in the town • Lack of information about events

Key Themes arising from public responses:

• Retaining history and identity • Embracing progress and the changing population • Celebrating mix of cultures • Being open and welcoming • Embracing change while valuing the past • Supporting community • Supporting and harnessing the arts & creativity for the benefit of the Town • Protecting historic natural environment • Connecting with and enjoying nature • Promoting health and wellbeing • Making Penryn a destination • Linking Penryn to the water • Maintaining, protecting & promoting local heritage • Priortising pedestrians over vehicles • Promoting cycling • Improving access to surrounding areas • Improving the public realm • Providing affordable activities

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Heritage, Culture & Community

Next Steps:

Potential Policy Areas:

• Maintenance of properties • Medieval town – Conservation Areas • Relationship of new developments to historic town fabric • Student accommodation sites • Strategic development - balance of commercial, arts & heritage, community and residential usage • Protection of valued green spaces & Tree Protection Orders • Gateways and sense of arrival to Penryn • Accessible public access to & integration between the Town, the waterfront and College Valley • Pedestrianising the High Street • Cycle paths / network • Sustainable and integrated transport policy

Potential Evidence Base:

• Historic building fabric review • Document historic street scene • Audit of existing Tree Protection Orders and ancient trees • Review of current signage • Review waterfront usage • Review enforcement issues (dog waste) • Traffic census in Town Centre

Potential Projects:

• History & culture sharing events • Review local desire for amenities at College Valley (e.g. walkways, benches, handrails, steps, signage, café, bins) • Waterside walkway (from Islington Wharf to Ponsharden) • Improvements to the Quay • Visitor/heritage signage • Heritage experience • Trial / investigate shared surfaces between pedestrians & vehicles

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Heritage, Culture & Community

Transcription of all public responses

Question: How would you describe Penryn’s identity?

Public responses: “Little confused!” “Clashing cultures” “Mix of styles of way of living – positive; to be fostered” “Local and cultural identity and continuity being significantly diminished by a very transitory population i.e. students.” “Historic” “History and community fighting with a changing future and progress rather than working together and embracing a joint move forward.” “Unfortunately a bit parochial and racist. Prejudice towards students, anyone from anywhere else. Penryn’s future relies on it being more open-minded and forward thinking.” “A mini ‘Stoke Newingtown’ circa 2000! Historic structure, arty, locals, still local businesses, community events.” “Clash / healthy mix? Of traditionalism and creative, forward thinkers.” “A certain amount of community” “Heritage” “Village like but danger of town & gown”

Question: What do you think Penryn’s identity should be in the future?

Public responses: “Open, progressive and forward looking.” “Alternative. Innovative.” “Welcoming, open, inclusive.” “Creative! Outward looking and embracing change. Thriving local town with good mix of cultures and ideas. Welcoming to students – they bring energy, creativity and new ideas!” “Not afraid to change, but respectful of its history.” “Protecting and promoting the past but looking and moving towards a vibrant, dynamic future (valuing the old but embracing the new).” “Forward looking but aware of town history and the importance of maintaining historic architecture & possible recreating a sympathetic built environment”

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“Move forwards with new ideas but keeping a traditional feel.” “Keep the mix!” “Community focused.” “The community, university working together to build a vibrant integrated fusion of the historic and the revolutionary.” “Heritage” “Artistic” “Organic”

Question: Which heritage & cultural sites in Penryn are important for you?

Public responses grouped into: College Valley & Glasney “College Valley – it’s our stand out historic landscape and the view to/from it. Ancient trees on it as well.” “College Valley – great for walks with the dog” “History of apple orchards in local valleys.” “College Valley – A place for everyone to use (runners, cyclists, children, artists, photographers) to connect with nature / relax. Penryn’s greatest asset.” “College Valley – needs protecting” “College Valley needs celebrating and making more ‘accessible’ as I rarely see families there. Walkways, benches, handrails in the woods, steps etc, signage – and a nice café near the middle! And more bins.” “College Valley – essential green and beautiful place.” “College Valley, clock tower, Glasney woods and fields.” “College Valley” “Glasney" “Viaduct”

Public responses grouped into: Gateway & waterfront “Anchor Warehouse is a ‘gateway site’ at the entrance to the town.” “Brown sign needed at Quay Hill /Commercial Rd. Tourists / visitors.” “Make more use of our beautiful waterfront for the community as a whole!” “The Quay” “Falmouth Road and the waterfront – needs improvement and better public assets!!!” “Develop the Quayside – make it a focal point of our lovely town.”

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“Make the most of the town’s waterfront for the local community, visitors and general improvement of the town’s fabric.”

Public responses grouped into: Heritage sites “Character of the streets – materials and scale” “The narrow alleyways – Opes.” “Local historic built environment e/g St Thomas Street, designate ‘historic’ to protect the fabric from inappropriate modernsations” “The market hall” “The iron age fort and monument site should be listed at Round Ring with the well.” “Ruins of ball clay (china clay) mills – gradually disappearing – preserve.” “Market Street – full length from Quay to train station” “Historic centre of Penryn” “Clocktower, quay and the walks” “Clock tower, old streets (St. Gluvias, St Thomas’)” “Penryn Historic Town Centre” “Museum”

Question: Aside from issues of parking, what would bring you to the Town Centre more often?

Public responses grouped into: Emphasis on pedestrians “Cafes with tables on street / pedestrianisation? Shared space?” “Less traffic priority – make pedestrians more important” “More priority to pedestrians” “20mph speed limit with average speed cameras” “20mph speed limits” “20mph limit – using those light up speed limit sensors” “Speed restrictions” “No speed cameras” “Reduce traffic & create eco transport schemes to enable clean, quiet, regular transit up and down high street.” “Better cycle paths” “Better access to the water and to College Valley. Town needs better integration with what surrounds it.” “Cleaner pavements – dog ‘litter bins’ provided” “Pedestrianise more often”

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“More traffic free walking routes linked to green spaces”

Public responses grouped into: Events, venues & community activities “Community Centre which is user friendly / free / cheap for everyone” “Remember not everyone is well off – ways to meet and engage with Penryn for everyone” “Events like Penryn fair, 800th anniversary, carnival – all are fun and bring out the residents” “Town centres don’t have to be dominated by retail. It will always be useful to have grocery stores etc. but as people spend more online, we need to re-imagine town centres as providing more than retail. Social, community spaces, recreational spaces etc can all be valuable in town centres.” “More events with better advertising” “People – more shops, stools and events to bring the community together.” “A Saturday outside market with live music and arts.” “More outside things, ie. market, community projects” “More community projects / groups” “Make links between different social groups (integrate existing groups more) – events?” “Interesting talks/presentations” “Arts Centre” “Somewhere to eat / drink in the evening – great pizzas!” “…more visible local market.”

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Introduction

The public comments that have been compiled and analysed were received at the following consultation events:

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It was agreed by the Steering Group that the comments collected should be reviewed in order to:

• Develop the draft Vision Statement

• Act as a starting point for Working Groups to explore each area in more detail

• Enable further public consultation to check analysis and interpretation of comments

The analysis work includes:

1. Transcribing all of the public comments received in the above consultation events.

2. Identifying the Key Themes arising out of the comments.

3. Identifying Next Steps in the process to include potential Policy Areas to be explored through the Neighbourhood Plan, a potential Evidence Base that needs to be gathered and potential projects that could be taken forward by Penryn Town Council or other groups.

Please note that the ‘Issues’, ‘Key Themes’ and ‘Next Steps’ outlined here are interpretations from the public comments, are not exhaustive and are subject to change.

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Parks and Natural Environment

Question: What kind of green / outdoor space would you like to see in Penryn?

Example public responses: “Connection to the river.” “As much green natural space as possible – all developments should be considered in the light of and contribute towards greening the environment.” “Allotments would be welcome, but really it’s more about taking care of the green spaces we already have!” “Local community planting”

Question: Which open spaces in Penryn do you visit and how could they be improved?

Example public responses: Glasney & College Valley: “Glasney field conservation area respected fully” “More information about history of site” “Better cycle paths to children’s facilities”

Trelawney Park: “Kids’ play space in Trelawney Park is noisy, polluted: needs moving!”

Permarin Park: “Needs bins and litter clean up. Teenagers use the bench in Permarin Park to gather, eat and drink. This isn’t a problem, the mess they leave is.” “More playground equipment, more adventurous (a zip wire)” “Space for community garden, raised beds, fruit trees”

Whole Town: “More dog poo bins!” “Seating, planting, shelter”

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Issues arising from public responses:

• Loss of connection to the water • Limited access to the riverfront • Route between Penryn & Falmouth lacks green • New developments not providing green space • Lack of outside space for residents (gardens, food growing, play space) • Poor maintenance of existing green spaces • Lack of children’s play spaces • Dog waste is a problem in the town • Green space being lost to developments

Key Themes arising from public responses:

• Linking Penryn to the water • Providing public access to the waterfront • Improving the public realm • Increasing planting in the public realm • Greening road links • Increasing the amount of natural, green space • Providing space for food growing • Providing shared and community green space • Protecting historic natural environment • Increasing biodiversity

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Next Steps:

Potential Policy Areas:

• Access to and along the waterfront • Integration between the Town, the river and College Valley • Enhance the public realm along the river, including cycle track and footpath. • Address biodiversity along the river • Measures to improve air quality • Green corridors (A roads) • Green routes connecting existing green spaces • New developments to include green spaces • Pocket parks • 30% of any development site should be accessible to the public as a green space – this would include business and housing developments. • All car parks should include green spaces or planters or wall planters • Protect existing green spaces

Potential Evidence Base:

• Highlight Penryn’s historical connection to the river: Penryn exists because of the river yet the river is hardly visible or accessible to the public. • Mapping of existing green spaces • Measure air quality along busy roads • Re-instate the story of Penryn as a public garden. Penryn was a Garden Town – Burbages. • Map existing green spaces in Penryn • Review of public spaces in Penryn (planting, amenity, enforcement issues)

Potential Projects:

• Floating gardens moored along the river for growing food and flowers. • The development of a green corridor where flowers, fruit and river botanicals could be planted and developed. This would enhance the bee corridor as well as encourage birdlife. • A green link between Penryn & Falmouth could also create links with existing green spaces as well as enhancing such outdoor spaces along the river. • Access could be improved by the creation of a riverfront walkway that is pedestrian and cycle friendly but that would also pay heed to the wildlife and potential biodiversity of the town. • Turn the high street into a park • Increase green space – boardwalk/route along Commercial Road • Green the links in all public spaces along road routes • Remove Saracen Way car park & replace with playground • Develop shared allotment sites – side of river and cemetery plot • Re-introduce orchards • Create more ‘Friends of’ groups

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Transcription of all public responses

Question: What kind of green / outdoor space would you like to see in Penryn?

Public responses grouped into: Riverfront access “Along the riverfront by Commercial Road - make a walkway.” “Connection to the river.” “Improve access to the waterfront / improve the Quay.” “More planting baskets all around the Quay area.”

Public responses grouped into: Green links “Between Penryn and Falmouth – green the road.” “As much green natural space as possible – all developments should be considered in the light of and contribute towards greening the environment.”

Public responses grouped into: Food growing and play “Penryn Buzz – keep planting” “Allotments – north side of river where Bunny already agreed to lease for a starter. Small allotments on corners (eg. Saracen to Glasney Valley). Obvious site – new cemetery plot (3/4 of it for 20 years).” “Even shared Allotments for people who have limited time.” “What was the matter with plats at the top of St/ Thomas St? Lovely place to sit with green around. Don’t let the narrow minded of Penryn stop Penryn being a better place to live! The Council could put something there if they don’t like messy/natural plants.” “Allotments as I have no outside space.” “Allotments would be welcome, but really it’s more about taking care of the green spaces we already have!” “Something like Kimberley Park, allotments, natural play, wild spaces.” “More promotion of Penryn Buzz – free seeds for people’s gardens.” “Lots of Penryn residents have no gardens: where can we sit in the sun in greenery?? With a view” “Local community planting” “Anywhere for allotments?”

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“Availability of allotments / shared gardening spaces” “A circus, a fair, a fairy house, cars full of plants, more parking spaces, a helter-skelter, a see-saw”

Question: Which open spaces in Penryn do you visit and how could they be improved?

Glasney & College Valley: “Glasney field conservation area respected fully” “Needs planting, benches, bins, no dogs” “More information about history of site” “Keep as a green space” “Better cycle paths to children’s facilities” “Must be kept as green space for our children / animals” “Don’t build on it!” “Don’t build on College Valley” “Please stop the building at College Woods” “Sort out failing drains” “More use, toilets & covered areas”

Trelawney Park: “Kids’ play space in Trelawney Park is noisy, polluted: needs moving!”

Permarin Park: “Needs bins and litter clean up. Teenagers use the bench in Permarin Park to gather, eat and drink. This isn’t a problem, the mess they leave is.” “Bring back wild flowers: early purples / heath orchids / ragged robin etc” “More playground equipment, more adventurous (a zip wire)” “Space for community garden, raised beds, fruit trees” “It is a sunny place, unlike other playgrounds, and looks so empty”

Whole Town: “More dog poo bins!” “All areas of Penryn are affected by owners of dogs not clearing up after their dog has pooed on pathways. This problem is getting worse and needs to be addressed.” “Seating, planting, shelter (like Kimberley Park)”

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?What Else?

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Introduction

The public comments that have been compiled and analysed were received at the following consultation events:

Penryn Neighbourhood Plan Launch, 2t5h March 2017 May Day celebrations, Doorstep Green, t3h 0April 2017 Gig at Glasney, College Fieldt,h 4June 2017

It was agreed by the Steering Group that the comments collected should be reviewed in order to:

• Develop the draft Vision Statement

• Act as a starting point for Working Groups to explore each area in more detail

• Enable further public consultation to check analysis and interpretation of comments

The analysis work includes:

1. Transcribing all of the public comments received in the above consultation events.

2. Identifying the Key Themes arising out of the comments.

3. Identifying Next Steps in the process to include potential Policy Areas to be explored through the Neighbourhood Plan, a potential Evidence Base that needs to be gathered and potential projects that could be taken forward by Penryn Town Council or other groups.

Please note that the ‘Issues’, ‘Key Themes’ and ‘Next Steps’ outlined here are interpretations from the public comments, are not exhaustive and are subject to change.

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What Else?

Question: What else would you like to see addressed in the Neighbourhood Plan?

All public responses:

“Maritime Plan (MMO) linkage”

“Community turbines / renewable energy / community solar on some streets”

“Sustainability of resources; recycling initiatives”

“Access to health and health promotion”

“Links to the University (the students are a fantastic asset!)”

Issues arising from public responses:

• Addressing the scarcity of resources • Lack of supply of green energy • Health issues and aging population • Universities are an underused resource

Key Themes arising from public responses:

• Creating renewable energy schemes • Promoting sustainability • Promoting Health and Wellbeing • Linking with the Universities

Next Steps:

Potential Policy Areas:

• Maritime Plan (MMO) • Sustainability of developments • Green energy plan

Potential Projects:

• Local recycling centre • Green initiatives • Town wide sustainability plan • Health & Wellbeing promotion

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