Map of Sturton Ward – Geographical Position

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Appendix C: Map of Sturton Ward – Geographical Position

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Appendix D: Sturton Ward Profile

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APPENDIX D

Sturton Ward Profile

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Sturton Ward Profile

1 Introduction ...... 3 Purpose of the Profile ...... 3 Structure of the Profile ...... 3 How the Profile was Created ...... 3

2 Demographics ...... 4 Why is this Important? ...... 4 Population Overview ...... 4 Population Age Breakdown ...... 5 Implications for the Neighbourhood Plan ...... 5 3 Housing ...... 6 Why is this Important? ...... 7 Housing Total/Completions ...... 7 Housing Type ...... 8 Housing Prices (rightmove.co.uk – 26/11/2013) + zoopla.co.uk) ...... 9 Housing Tenure...... 10 Housing Size ...... 11 Implications for the Neighbourhood Plan ...... 12

4 Employment ...... 14 Why is this Important? ...... 14 Employment Type ...... 14 Industry of Employment ...... 15 Unemployment ...... 17 Retired ...... 5 Implications for the Neighbourhood Plan ...... 18

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1 Introduction

Purpose of the Profile 1.1 The Sturton Ward Profile acts as a supporting document to the Draft Sturton Ward Neighbourhood Development Plan document. It contains relevant and current information, at the time of writing, on several important themes that are being addressed in the Plan.

1.2 This information, alongside consultation results collected through the Neighbourhood Planning process will provide the evidence base for the development planning policies contained in the Draft Plan. This document will therefore not only provide information and data on the identified themes, but will also analyse this data and suggest the implications of such on the policies of the Plan.

1.3 The themes included in the Sturton Ward Profile were identified by the Sturton Ward Planning Forum as they provide information that contributes directly to the evidence base for the development management policies contained in the Draft Plan. These policies were produced utilising consultation results which also form part of the evidence base of the Neighbourhood Plan

Structure of the Profile 1.4 The following themes were identified for inclusion;

 Demographics

 Housing

 Employment

1.5 These themes will be broken down further into several sub-themes, relevant data and information for these sub-themes for the Sturton Ward area will be presented in a clear and concise manner.

1.6 Where possible, the Profile will also compare data on the identified themes for Sturton Ward to levels experienced at District, Regional and National level, as well as levels recorded in 2001. This allows for a more in depth examination of the data for Sturton Ward, by allowing comparison and analysis of recent trends.

1.7 Ultimately this document will provide an analysis of each of the identified themes; this analysis will be undertaken in regards to the implications of the data and information on this theme on the Neighbourhood Plan itself.

How the Profile was Created 1.8 Data and information included in the Sturton Ward Profile was obtained from several different sources, these are all referenced within the document. However the majority of data was sourced from 2011 Census data obtained from:

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2 Demographics

Why is this Important? 2.1 The demographics of Sturton Ward are an important factor to consider in the production of the Plan. As the age structure of the population plays an important role in determining what development is required within the Ward, such as; the type of housing, what kind of local facilities are needed and also whether and what further employment opportunities should be supported. Some key points in relation to the demographics of Sturton Ward, obtained from the most recent available data are therefore provided below.

Population Overview 2.2 The following tables provide an overview of the population of Sturton Ward using Census data obtained from the 2001 and 2011 censuses. An overview of the population of Bassetlaw District, East Midlands and for England is also provided.

Table 1

Sturton Bassetlaw East England 2001 Ward District Midlands Total 2,168 107,713 4,172,174 49,138,813 Population

Male (%) 50.2% 49.4% 49.1% 48.7% Female (%) 49.8% 50.6% 50.9% 51.3%

Table 2

Sturton Bassetlaw East England 2011 Ward District Midlands Total 2,280 112,863 4,533,222 53,012,456 Population

Male (%) 48.7% 49.6% 49.3% 49.2% Female (%) 51.3% 50.4% 50.7% 50.8%

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Population Age Breakdown 2.3 The overview of the population of Sturton Ward provided above is useful as it provides an idea of how the population has increased over the last decade. However, to allow for the Neighbourhood Plan to plan positively for the future population of the Ward, more detail is required in regards to the age breakdown of the population. This will allow for the appropriate provision of required housing and local facilities that the future population will require.

Table 3

Sturton Bassetlaw East England 2001 Ward District Midlands Total 2,168 107,713 4,172,174 49,138,813 Population

0 - 14 (%) 18.3% 18.6% 18.8% 18.9% 15 - 29 (%) 14.4% 16.3% 18.2% 18.8% 30 – 44 (%) 22% 22.7% 22.4% 22.7% 45 – 64 (%) 31.6% 26.1% 24.6% 23.8% 65+ (%) 13.7% 16.2% 16.1% 15.9%

Table 4

Sturton Bassetlaw East England 2011 Ward District Midlands Total 2,280 112,863 4,533,222 53,012,456 Population

0 - 14 (%) 16.3% 16.6% 17.2% 17.7% 15 - 29 (%) 13.5% 16.9% 19.4% 18.8% 30 – 44 (%) 18.1% 19.1% 19.8% 20.6% 45 – 64 (%) 31.8% 25.2% 26.4% 25.4% 65+ (%) 20.2% 22.2% 17% 16.4%

Retired 2.4 Information on the levels of the local population who are retired is included in this section. Levels from the 2001 Census are also provided as well as figures for District, Regional and National level to allow for comparison and analysis of recent trends.

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Table 18

Retired Sturton Bassetlaw East England 2001 Ward District Midlands Residents Aged 1,589 78,325 3,020,752 35,532,091 16-74 Retired 15.1% 15.4% 14.1% 13.5%

Table 19

Retired Sturton Bassetlaw East England 2011 Ward District Midlands Residents Aged 1,725 83,305 3,336,532 38,881,374 16-74 Retired 20.8% 17% 15% 13.7%

Implications for the Neighbourhood Plan 2.5 This information on the current demographic breakdown of Sturton Ward has several implications for the Plan. The rather narrow population growth experienced within the area since 2001 suggests that development and growth has been somewhat limited in recent years, it could also be argued however that this could be expected due to the rural nature of the parish.

2.6 It is apparent that the population growth that has been experienced within Sturton Ward has been predominantly within the age group of people 65 and over. Current data suggests that this figure may increase further in the foreseeable future in line with regional and national trends. The levels of local residents who are retired present a considerable issue that the Neighbourhood Plan must address. As the level of 20.8% is particularly high, when compared to District, Regional and National levels and is clearly increasing looking at 2001 levels, adding to this the ageing population present within the Ward.

2.7 Therefore the Plan must take this information into consideration when planning for the future development and growth of Sturton Ward, in terms of the type of housing and services that are required.

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3 Housing

Why is this Important? 3.1 Providing information on current housing within Sturton Ward is an essential part of the formulation of the Neighbourhood Plan, as this, coupled with consultation results, will allow for the identification of issues and opportunities related to housing development that the Plan could potentially address. Recent housing data provides a breakdown of the current housing situation in Sturton Ward, some key points follow below

Housing Total/Completions 3.2 This section includes information on the total amount of housing found within Sturton Ward, as well as completions of new dwellings per year for the last 7 tears.

Table 5

Total Sturton Houses Ward 2001 869 2011 961 Completions Settlement 2006/ 2007/ 2008/ 2009/ 2010/ 2011/ 2012/ Total 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Bole 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 North 15 26 7 3 4 4 4 63 Leverton North 1 4 0 5 4 3 1 18 Wheatley South 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 6 Wheatley Sturton le 0 4 0 1 1 4 0 10 Steeple Sturton 16 34 7 9 9 17 7 99 Ward

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Housing Type 3.3 This section of the document provides a breakdown on the type of housing within Sturton Ward in comparison to breakdowns at District, Regional and National levels. Information from 2001 Census is also included to allow for comparison and analysis of recent trends.

Table 6

Housing

Type Sturton Bassetlaw East England 2001 Ward District Midlands Total Dwellings 891 46,516 1,798,879 21,262,825 Detached 61.8% 33% 32.2% 22.5% Semi-detached 27.6% 43.1% 36.3% 31.6% Terraced 8.4% 16.8% 21.3% 25.8% Flats & 1.6% 6.5% 9.7% 19.3% Apartments

Table 7

Housing

Type Sturton Bassetlaw East England 2011 Ward District Midlands Total Dwellings 961 47,667 1,895,604 22,063,368 Detached 62.2% 34% 32.5% 22.4% Semi-detached 30.6% 42.4% 35.5% 31.2% Terraced 5.8% 16.4% 20.4% 24.5% Flats & 1.4% 6.8% 11.1% 21.2% Apartments

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Housing Prices (rightmove.co.uk – 26/11/2013) + zoopla.co.uk) 3.4 This section contains information on the average price of housing within Sturton Ward and also includes information separated between the 5 settlements. Information on the houses currently for sale and the average asking price is also included.

Table 8

T T Average 3.5 O Average O Properties Sold Asking Price3.6 Settlement T Sale Price T (2008-2013) (currently for3.7 A (2008-2013) A sale) 3.8 L L Detached: 1 Semi-detached: 1 Bole Bungalow: 1 3 £166,833 £325,000 1 Terrace: 0 Flat: 0 Detached: 29 North Semi-detached: 21 Bungalow: 3 56 £142,226 £171,954 25 Leverton Terrace: 3 Flat: 0 Detached: 25 North Semi-detached: 4 Bungalow: 2 32 £253,156 £267,915 13 Wheatley Terrace: 0 Flat: 1 Detached: 6 South Semi-detached: 0 Bungalow: 0 6 £202,225 - 0 Wheatley Terrace: 0 Flat: 0 Detached: 10 Sturton le Semi-detached: 3 Bungalow: 0 14 £233,429 £346,229 8 Steeple Terrace: 1 Flat: 0 Detached: 71 (64%) Sturton SD: 29 (26.1%) Bungalow: 6 (5.4%) 111 £199,573 £277,774 47 Ward Terrace: 4 (3.6%) Flat: 1 (0.9%) Detached: 816 SD: 639 Retford Terrace: 383 1922 £154,475 £219,435 540 Flat: 84 Detached: 1113 SD: 1424 Worksop Terrace: 667 3296 £124,975 £199,010 326 Flat: 92

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Housing Tenure 3.9 This section contains information on the types of tenure experienced in Sturton Ward. District, Regional and National levels as well as levels from the 2001 Census are included to allow for comparison and analysis of recent trends.

Table 9

Housing

Tenure Sturton Bassetlaw East England 2001 Ward District Midlands Total Dwellings 891 46,516 1,798,879 21,262,825 Owner Occupied 38.6% 30.6% 30.8% 29.2% (outright) Owner Occupied (with 39.9% 40.2% 40.8% 38.9% mortgage/loan)

Social Rented 12.8% 19.6% 17.5% 19.3%

Private Rented 6.7% 7.4% 8.3% 10%

Living Rent Free 2% 1.8% 2% 2%

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Table 10

Housing

Tenure Sturton Bassetlaw East England 2011 Ward District Midlands Total Dwellings 961 47,667 1,895,604 22,063,368 Owner Occupied 44% 34.2% 32.8% 30.6% (outright) Owner Occupied (with 35.2% 35.3% 34.5% 32.8% mortgage/loan)

Social Rented 8% 15.9% 15.8% 17.7%

Private Rented 9.9% 12.5% 14.9% 16.8%

Living Rent Free 2.2% 1.7% 1.3% 1.3%

Housing Size 3.10 This section provides information on the size of properties in Sturton Ward in relation to the number of bedrooms in each house, in comparison to District, Regional and National levels.

Table 11

Housing

Size Sturton Bassetlaw East England 2001 Ward District Midlands Total Dwellings 961 47,667 1,895,604 22,063,368 1 Bedroom 2.6% 6.3% 8.1% 11.8% 2 Bedrooms 20.7% 23.3% 26.5% 27.9% 3 Bedrooms 42.7% 49.6% 45.4% 41.2% 4 Bedrooms 24.7% 16.2% 15.4% 14.4% 5+ Bedrooms 9.4% 4.4% 4.4% 4.6%

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Implications for the Neighbourhood Plan 3.11 The data provided in this section of the Sturton Ward Profile should have a substantial effect on the content and policies of the Neighbourhood Plan. The provision of new housing is an important theme that the Plan will cover and it is therefore important that an understanding is provided with regards to the type, size, affordability and tenure type of the current housing market in Sturton Ward.

3.12 Tables 6 and 7 provide information on the type of housing in Sturton Ward; a clear disparity is evident here when these figures are compared to those for the District, Regional and National levels. 62.2% of dwellings in Sturton Ward are detached properties; this is close to being double the levels for Bassetlaw District and the East Midlands and nearly triple the level for the whole of England. Consequentially the Ward experiences lower levels of semi-detached and terraced dwellings, these characteristically being smaller properties.

3.13 This dominance of larger detached dwellings in Sturton Ward is reflected in Table 8, showing that of the 47 properties currently for sale in the area, the average asking price is £277,774, significantly higher than the figures for Worksop and Retford. It should be noted however that this higher figure also lends significantly to the attractive rural setting of Sturton Ward, as well the larger properties on offer.

3.14 Table 8 also presents a substantial disparity between the 5 five settlements located within Sturton Ward with regards to housing prices and affordability. The average price of properties sold over the last 5 years (2008-2013) in North and South Wheatley and Sturton le Steeple are considerably higher than the figure for North Leverton. It can be suggested that this is again down to the nature of properties in these settlements being dominated by larger detached properties, whereas in North Leverton a more balanced provision between detached and semi-detached properties is evident.

3.15 Table 10 included in this section contains information on the type of housing tenure present within Sturton Ward. From this, it is clear that owner occupied, either outright or owned with a mortgage or loan, is the dominant form of tenure. This suggests that either there is a distinct lack of properties to rent either privately or socially within the Ward, or that there is not a demand for such tenure types. This issue needs covering further to provide more information to make an informed decision on the subject of provision of more affordable housing in Sturton Ward, which the commissioned Affordable Housing Survey will address.

3.16 The sub-theme housing size again presents a similar issue as raised above, this being the distinct lack of smaller properties within the Ward and the dominance of larger properties, Table 11 clearly supports this particularly when compared to District, Regional and National levels.

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3.17 As a result of this information, the Sturton Ward Neighbourhood Plan should look to address issues raised with regards to housing within the Ward. The clear issue raised is the need for smaller, more affordable dwellings to be constructed throughout the 5 settlements that comprise the Ward, with a particular need for such in the settlements of North and South Wheatley and Sturton le Steeple.

3.18 Consultation results and results of the Affordable Housing Survey should be used in conjunction with the data provided in this section of the Sturton Ward Profile to ensure that policies in the Plan address issues identified in the most efficient manner.

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4 Employment

Why is this Important? 4.1 Providing data in relation to employment information of the residents of Sturton Ward is important as it can provide an insight into several issues, such as; industries of employment, levels of unemployment and the levels of retired residents present within the Ward. This information in turn can assist the formulation of an employment policy in the Neighbourhood Plan that benefits Sturton Ward as well as current and future residents to the highest possible extent.

Employment Type 4.2 Data on the type of employment that local residents are employed in is provided in this section, levels from the 2001 Census are also provided as well as figures for District, Regional and National level to allow for comparison and analysis of recent trends.

Table 12

Employment

Type Sturton Bassetlaw East England 2001 Ward District Midlands Economically 1095 49,434 2,026,208 23,756,707 Active (16-74) Full Time 55.1% 58.4% 61.2% 61%

Part Time 19% 21.3% 18.7% 17.7%

Self-employed 7.8% 4.7% 4.4% 4.4% with employees Self-employed 11.5% 6.7% 7.2% 8% without employees

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Table 13

Employment

Type Sturton Bassetlaw East England 2011 Ward District Midlands Economically 1191 56,556 2,312,030 27,183,134 Active (16-74) Full Time 56.3% 55.8% 55.9% 55.2%

Part Time 13.7% 20.8% 20.8% 19.6%

Self-employed 7.6% 3.3% 3% 3.2% with employees Self-employed 11.6% 9% 9.5% 10.8% without employees

Industry of Employment 4.3 This section of the Sturton Ward Profile contains information on the five leading industries of employment of local residents who are currently economically active and in employment. Levels for Bassetlaw District are also included to allow for comparison with the wider region, as well as levels from the 2001 Census to allow for comparison and analysis of recent trends.

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Table 14

Industry of

Employment

Sturton Bassetlaw 2001 Ward District

People in

Employment 1,033 46,143 (16-74) Construction 8.2% 7.5%

Education 9.4% 7.2%

Health & Social 14% 5.2%

Manufacturing 10.5% 19%

Wholesale & 15.1% 18.7% Retail Trade Table 15

Industry of

Employment

Sturton Bassetlaw 2011 District Ward

People in Employment 1,155 52,814 (16-74) Construction 9.9% 8.5%

Education 9% 8.4%

Health & Social 16.9% 15%

Manufacturing 6.9% 13.1%

Wholesale & 13.8% 18.7% Retail Trade

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Unemployment 4.4 This section of the Sturton Ward profile provides information on the levels of unemployment experienced within the Ward. Levels from the 2001 Census are also provided as well as figures for District, Regional and National level to allow for comparison and analysis of recent trends.

Table 16

Unemployment Sturton Bassetlaw East England 2001 Ward District Midlands Economically 1095 49,434 2,026,208 23,756,707 Active (16-74) Unemployed 5.5% 6.3% 4.9% 5%

Table 17

Unemployment Sturton Bassetlaw East England 2011 Ward District Midlands Economically 1191 56,556 2,312,030 27,183,134 Active (16-74) Unemployed 2.8% 5.8% 6% 6.3%

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Implications for the Neighbourhood Plan 4.5 Any employment policies produced for the Sturton Ward Neighbourhood Plan should look to address the issues and opportunities identified in this section as well those identified through consultation with local residents.

4.6 A clear opportunity identified in this section of the Sturton Ward Profile can be found in Table 13. This highlights that Sturton Ward levels of self-employed residents, particularly those employing people, are significantly higher than District, Regional and National levels. This opportunity for individual enterprise should be encouraged where possible in the Neighbourhood Plan and be built upon looking towards the future.

4.7 The Industry of Employment section of this report should be utilised if possible to support and further encourage the development of job opportunities in industries that local residents currently work in.

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Appendix E: Landscape Character Assessment Policy Zone 05 – Mid Notts Farmlands

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Bassetlaw Landscape Character Assessment Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlands: MN PZ 05

Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlands Policy Zone 05: Leverton

POLICY: CONSERVE

Character Summary

The area extends south of North Wheatley to South Leverton which straddles the southern boundary. Located within the Policy Zone are Sturton le Steeple, North Leverton with Habblesthorpe and South Wheatley. It wraps around but excludes West Burton Power Station in the east. A network of minor roads and tracks serve the area and the Doncaster to Grimsby and Sheffield to Lincoln railway lines transect the area towards the north and south respectively.

Landform is predominantly flat becoming more undulating in the west and sloping down towards the Trent valley in the east. Floodplain flanks the main watercourses; including Wheatley Beck and Oswald Beck in the nort h, and Catchwater Drain which follows the eastern boundary. Views are fairly enclosed in the north by vegetation and hedgerow boundaries. Open views are more prevalent further south due to a low woodland cover and much of the settlement being located along the eastern boundary, strong views are afforded towards surrounding higher ground in the west. West Burton Power Station, although outside the area, is dominant in the east.

The landscape is a mix of arable and pastoral farmland, arable fields tend to be large whereas pasture is contained in smaller fields located near to villages and farms particularly in the north and east close to North/South Wheatley and Sturton le Steeple but is evident in the south too. Hedgerows with trees are more common in the west where there is no woodland, watercourses are well vegetated with fragmented groups of trees and scrub. The Policy Zone also encompasses the site of the mediaeval village of West Burton, the remains of an hist oric church at South Wheatley, North Leverton Windmill; a tourist attraction, and a sewage works nort h of Wheatley Beck.

Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlands – Policy Zone 05: Leverton

PHOTOGRAPH CONTEXT

Policy Zone: MN PZ 05 Land Cover Parcel[s]: MN09, MN10, MN11, MN13

Condition

REINFORCE CONSERVE & CONSERVE Good REINFORCE

CREATE & CONSERVE & CONSERVE & Mod er ate REINFORCE CREATE RESTORE

CREATE RESTORE & RESTORE Poor CREATE

CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES • Intensive arable farmland with small pastoral areas adjacent to the becks and villages. Low Moderate Hi gh • A network of becks flanked by vegetation stretching east to west. • Generally well managed hedgerow field boundaries with occasional hedgerow trees. Sensitivity • Predominantly vernacular settlement though some newer and older non-vernacular development is evident. • Isolated farmsteads.

LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS SUMMARY OF ANALYSIS Condition Condition Good

The landscape condition is good. Within the Policy Zone there is a cohe rent pattern of elements Pattern of Elements: Coherent with few detracting features comprising the Doncaster to Grimsby and Sheffield to L incoln railway lines, high voltage power lines and pylons and a sewage works. This gives a visually unified area Detracting Features: Few overall.

The field pattern is partially intact, rationalis ation is more notable at the centre where the land is Visual Unity: Unified under intensive arable use. A network of becks extends across the area, the water channels are flanked by vegetation which connects into hedgerow field boundaries. Most hedgerows are well Ecological Integrity: Mod er ate maintained, where gaps occur they have been in-filled with fencing or left. Trees are apparent in the hedgerows though some are over mature and not being replaced. Smaller areas of pasture and Cultural Integrity: Variable rough grazing surround the becks and villages, an area of parkland style pasture with individual trees is located north of South Leverton. Functional Integrity: Coherent

Settlement within the Policy Zone is predominantly traditional although both North Leverton and South Wheatley comprise a mix of vernacular buildings with both modern and older non-vernacular developm ent, newer buildings tend to be at the village edges. Isolated f armsteads are evident across the area and a num ber of buildings throughout the Policy Zone are listed. The overall cultural integrity is variable.

Two SINCs lie within the Policy Zone and comprise areas of grassland. Tree cover is relatively low and is concentrated along watercourses and the railway embankments [younger scrub], small deciduous clumps lie near to settlement areas. Oak and ash are dominant with some willow along the watercourses. There are no significant blocks of woodland within the Policy Zone. The ecological integrity is assessed as moderate which gives a coherent habitat for wildlife/functional integrity. A visually unified area with a cohe rent functional integrity results in a good landscape condition overall.

Sensitivity Sensitivity High

Features which give the area local distinctiveness are characteristic of the Mid-Nottinghamshire Distinctiveness: Characteristic Farmlands region and the continuity/time depth is historic [post 1600] resulting in a moderate sense of place. Continuity: Historic

Though the landform is relatively flat it is considered dominant and affords high visibility across the Policy Zone in general. A moderate sense of place combined with high visibility results in high Sense of Place: Mod er ate landscape sensitivity overall. Landform: Dominant

Extent of Tree Cover Intermittent

Visibility: High LANDSCAPE ACTIONS Conserve Landscape Features • Conserve historic field pattern, maintaining existing watercourses/hedgerows including ancient hedgerows, restoring and reinforcing where necessary, create new hedgerows to replace infill fencing. • Conserve hedgerow trees and replace where necessary. • Conserve permanent pasture and parkland area near to South Leverton, seek opportunities to restore arable land to pasture. • Conserve tree cover and landscape planting, enhance and reinforce where appropriate to increase the green infrastructure and wildlife habitats across the Policy Zone. • Conserve areas of improved and unimproved pasture and grassland and areas of ridge and furrow. • Conserve the biodiversity and setting of the designated SINCs, seek to enhance where appropriate.

Built Features • Enhance visual unity and soften built development through additional woodland and landscape planting; this applies to both the existing settlements and new development. • Conserve the open rural character of the landscape by concentrating new development of appropriate scale and design around the existing settlements of Sturton-le-Steeple, North Leverton, Habblesthorpe, and South Wheatley. • Conserve and respect the local brick built vernacular in any new development. Bassetlaw Landscape Character Assessment Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlands: MN PZ 05 • Contain new development within existing field boundaries.

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Appendix F: Landscape Character Assessment Policy Zone 23 – Trent Washlands

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TW PZ 23 - Sturton le Steeple Village Farmlands Policy: Conserve and Reinforce

Character Summary

This is a completely flat landscape which is all under 5 metres AOD. The field pattern is regular geometric through out the area.

Land use consists of arable crops including cereals and oil seed rape. There is some improved pasture closer to the extremities of the village of Sturton le Steeple on the western side of the LCP.

There are no large areas of woodland within the LCP; the only 2 small areas being Fenton Gorse and the woodland south of Cow Pasture Lane. There are robust, mature hedgerows along the field access tracks which cross the area, species include Elder, Elm, Hawthorn, Hazel, and Rose. These also contain mature trees, species include Ash and Willow. The roadside hedgerows and internal field boundaries are more fragmented and poorly maintained, species include Hawthorn predominantly, also Elder, Hazel, Rose and Holly.

There are no MLAs with in the area and 1 SINC.

Small water courses are present through out the area; some of these contain aquatic vegetation.

There is very limited settlement within the area and this comprises isolated farms and one residential property Littleborough Cottage. These are a mix of vernacular and non vernacular styles.

Cottam Power Station to the south and West Burton Power Station to the north dominate the views from this LCP and power lines connecting the two stations cross the area. The views to the north and south are long distance. Views to the east are more constrained by distant elevated ridgelines and vegetation.

TW PZ 23 Sturton le Steeple Village Farmlands

PHOTOGRAPH CONTEXT

NCC Landscape Type: Village farmlands Policy Zone: TW PZ 23 Landscape Character Parcel TW32

Condition

REINFORCE CONSERVE & CONSERVE Good REINFORCE

CREATE & CONSERVE & CONSERVE & Moderate REINFORCE CREATE RESTORE

CREATE RESTORE & RESTORE Poor CREATE

Low Moderate High

Sensitivity

CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES

• This is a flat landscape less than 5metres AOD • Views are dominated by West Burton and Cottam Power Stations to the north and South • Mature trees are limited and confined to small woodlands and field access tracks • The PZ is largely uninhabited except for isolated properties • Field access track hedgerows are mature and of mixed species with mature trees • Roadside hedges and field boundaries are more fragmented and gappy • Watercourses are present throughout the PZ

LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS SUMMARY OF ANALYSIS Landscape Condition Condition Good

Landscape condition is defined as good . There is a unified pattern of elements with Pattern of Elements: Unified few detracting features within the PZ. The detractors include pylons and masts. Overall this gives a strongly visually unified area. Detracting Features: Few

The overall cultural integrity is variable. Visual Unity Strongly unified

The tree cover is poor, the l integrity of the ecological network is weak which together Cultural Integrity Variable with a variable cultural integrity gives a weak functional integrity/habitat for wildlife overall. Ecological Integrity Weak

A strongly visually unified area with a weak functional integrity/habitat for wildlife Functional Integrity: Weak gives a good landscape condition.

Landscape Sensitivity Sensitivity Moderate

Landscape sensitivity is defined as moderate . The features which give the area its Distinctiveness: Characteristic local distinctiveness are characteristic of the Trent Washlands and the continuity/time depth is described as historic (post 1600) which gives a moderate sense of place. Continuity: Historic

Cottam Power Station to the South and West Burton Power Station to the north Sense of Place: Moderate dominate the views from this LCP and power lines connecting the two stations cross the area. The views to the north and south are long distance. Views to the east are Landform: Insignificant more constrained by distant elevated ridgelines and vegetation. The landform is insignificant , there is poor tree cover which leads to a moderate visibility both in and Extent of Tree Cover Open out of the PZ.

Visibility: Moderate A moderate sense of place with a moderate visibility leads to a landscape of moderate sensitivity

LANDSCAPE ACTIONS – Conserve and Reinforce

Landscape Features • Reinforce hedgerows where these are gappy and in poor condition particularly to road edges and field boundaries. • Conserve mature hedgerows to field access tracks. • Reinforce and strengthen the continuity and ecological diversity of stream and ditch corridors. • Seek opportunities to create small woodlands to reduce visual impact of power stations. • Seek opportunities to restore arable land to permanent pasture/ wet grassland. • Conserve and strengthen the simple unity and sparsely settled character of the landscape.

Built Features • Promote measures for reinforcing the traditional character of isolated farm buildings using vernacular building styles. • Conserve historic field pattern by containing new small scale development within historic boundaries, maintain existing hedgerows, restore and reinforce poor hedgerow boundaries where necessary. • Conserve and respect the local vernacular of red brick and pantile roof construction in any new development. • Promote sensitive design and setting of new agricultural buildings.

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Appendix G: List of Environmental and Wildlife Sites, Minor Nodes and Corridors

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APPENDIX G

Bassetlaw Environmental Sites Assessment

Appendix 1: Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Bassetlaw Clarborough Tunnel

Appendix 2: Local Wildlife Sites/Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation in Bassetlaw Treswell Wood Cottam Wetlands West Burton Meadow Clarborough Tunnel Coates Wetland Muspitt Lane Bole Ings Drains Bole Ings Flood Pasture Maumhill Wood Wheatley Wood Bole Ings High House Road Verges, Sturton le Steeple Blue Stocking Lane Littleborough Lagoons West Burton Power Station – zoological interest Thornhill Lane Drain, Littleborough West Burton Reed Bed

Appendix 3: Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust managed sites Clarborough Tunnel SSSI West Burton Meadow SINC

Minor Nodes and Corridors Wheatley Wood Bole Ings Flood Pasture Sturton le Steeple: Segelocum Roman Town Trent Valley Way [STURTON WARD NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN] 2015 - 2030

Appendix H: Proposals Map of Environmental Sites

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Existing byway open to all traffic Existing Bridleway Existing Public Footpath Local_wildlife_sites_Mar14 Parish Boundary

Appendix I: North and South Wheatley Village Design Statement and Conservation Area Design Statement

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APPENDIX I

Sturton Ward Neighbourhood Plan

The North and South Wheatley Village Design Statement

The Design Statement was adopted as supplementary planning guidance by Bassetlaw District Council in Autumn 2004

A text copy of the Village Design Statement is available from the Sturton Ward Neighbourhood Plan Website; and an illustrated copy, with a key map, is readily available on extended loan from the Clerk to the North and South Wheatley Parish Council.

The North and South Wheatley Conservation Area Design Statement

Full details of the effect of the Conservation Area upon the delineated locality may be downloaded from Bassetlaw District Council Planning website.

It is entitled “Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and other Heritage assets – A Guide for Owners and Occupiers”. It was updated in October 2013.

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Appendix J: Community Consultation Statement

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APPENDIX J

Community Consultation Statement

An underlying principle in this Neighbourhood Plan is to have local people actively involved in ongoing consultation on important planning issues. Many of our policies expressly call for community involvement designed to understand local views about development proposals before planning applications are submitted. Where a policy in this Plan includes a requirement for a Statement of Community Consultation to accompany a planning application this must, as a minimum, include the following:

1. An explanation of how a broad cross-section of local people, both in the immediate area likely to be affected by the development proposals and in the wider neighbourhood, were consulted on the development proposals in a timely fashion

2. The means used to involve and engage with local people in consultation, using a range of ways in which input and comments could be provided. For example, a variety of publicity and the opportunity to provide web-based comments as well as attending events in person

3. A record of the views expressed by local people and the District Council to be maintained.

4. An explanation of how the proposals being submitted following this Consultation have addressed the views of and any issues or concerns raised by local people and the District Council.

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Appendix K: List of Heritage Sites

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APPENDIX K

Heritage Sites – Listed Buildings and Other Important Heritage Sites.

These are divided into designated and non-designated sites.

Designated Sites include:

 Listed Buildings.  Scheduled Monuments.  Registered Parks and Gardens.  Registered Battlefields.  Conservation Areas. Non-designated sites include:

 Sites and buildings identified by the local planning authority as having local heritage interest. Designated sites (except Conservation Areas) can be found at:

 The National Heritage List for England: http://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list Conservation Areas can be found at:

 http://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/everything-else/planning-building/conservation- heritage/conservation-areas.aspx Non designated sites can be found at:

 Criteria guidance: http://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/everything-else/planning- building/conservation-heritage/non-designated-heritage-assets.aspx  Non-designated heritage asset map: http://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/everything- else/planning-building/conservation-heritage/bassetlaw-heritage-mapping.aspx A form for proposing a non-designated heritage asset is appended to the Criteria document above.

Please note that heritage assets are added and removed from the national and local databases regularly. It is advisable to check before proposing any work to a building or site or commenting on any planning application.

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Appendix L: Proposals Map of Heritage and Other Assets

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Ancient Monument Listed building Positive buildings in a conservation area Non designated heritage asset Community Asset Parish Boundary

Appendix M: Housing Needs Survey

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APPENDIX M

STURTON WARD

HOUSING NEEDS

SURVEY

Midlands Rural Housing January 2014

Thank you to the residents of Sturton

ward for their help

and support with this survey .

CONTENTS Executive Summary 4

Introduction 5

Purpose of the Survey 5

Housing Costs 6

Availability of Affordable Housing 8

Planning Context 8

Respondents’ Details 9 Age Profile 9 Household Size & Mix 10 Tenure of all Respondents 10 Property Types 11 Residency 11 Migration 12 Timescales 12 Need to Move 13

Sustainability Issues 14

Local Support for Housing Development 16 Open Market Homes for Sale 16 Affordable Homes for Rent & Shared Ownership 16 Starter Homes for Sale 17 3+ bed Homes for Sale 17 Small Homes for Downsizing 18 Sheltered/Care Accommodation 18

Housing Needs Analysis 19 Registering an Interest 19 Need to Move 20 Alternative Housing Required 20 Type & Size of Property Required 21

Conclusions & Recommendations 22 Contact Details 24

Executive Summary

Midlands Rural Housing completed a Housing Needs Survey in Sturton ward during December 2013, to assess future housing requirements. As well as requesting specific housing information, the survey asks some general questions relating to the quality of life in the parishes.

Sturton ward lies in a rural area of Bassetlaw District. The nearest towns are Gainsborough, Worksop and Lincoln. The ward consists of several small villages and hamlets and is a popular and sought after place to live.

Housing stock is largely made up of family accommodation. Property prices are high. Typically, properties for sale are priced above £200,000. There is little property available at prices that would be considered affordable for 1st time buyers, or those on low incomes. It will be very difficult for young people to obtain a foothold on the housing ladder.

An ageing population has resulted in a high number of older, single people and couples living in large family houses. There is a shortage of smaller properties available to this group when they want to downsize, leading to some family housing being ‘blocked’ to the market and remaining under- occupied.

Opinion is fairly evenly divided on whether Sturton requires more housing development or not. In general, there is a slight majority against more development, particularly of large, family accommodation. However, respondents did indicate a majority in favour of developing some categories of housing, particularly small, retirement housing, and housing for 1st time buyers.

In total, fifteen respondents indicated a desire to move house in the foreseeable future. Of these, the majority would prefer to purchase or rent on the open market and would be looking for small retirement homes.

Three respondents have indicated an interest in affordable housing for rent and shared ownership.

Our recommendations are that, to alleviate the current housing need in Sturton ward:-

Consideration should be given to providing three affordable properties in Sturton ward.

Future housing development plans should give high consideration to small retirement properties, particularly 2 bed bungalows, and to starter homes for 1st time buyers.

Introduction

Midlands Rural Housing works with local authorities and other partners to increase the availability of affordable homes for local people in rural areas. In 2005 MRH established the Trent Valley Partnership to work closely with authorities in the East Midlands region.

Bassetlaw District Council has asked Midlands Rural Housing to assist parishes that are formulating neighbourhood plans, by undertaking housing needs studies, to identify future housing requirements within those parishes.

Sturton ward contains the parishes of Sturton-le-Steeple, North Leverton & Habblesthorpe and North & South Wheatley. Sturton ward has a population of 2,289 people, in 961 households (2011 census).

In November 2013, Midlands Rural Housing and Bassetlaw District Council worked together to deliver a Housing Needs Survey form to every household in the village. The return date for the survey was 6th December 2013 and returns were made via a ‘Freepost’ envelope directly to Midlands Rural Housing.

Purpose of the Survey

The aim of the survey was to assess the current and future housing needs of Sturton ward in order to provide the parish with the information it requires to formulate a neighbourhood plan.

Housing Costs

Property Values: Bassetlaw April – June 2013

Av No. Of Av Detached Av Semi Av Terrace Av Flat Overall Sales Price £ £ £ £ £ East Midlands 226,730 136,621 118,316 102,399 163,058 14,576

Nottinghamshire 221,919 127,958 110,472 97,669 161,155 2,626

Bassetlaw 198,381 106,976 102,401 51,990 143,168 274 Source: Land Registry

The table above provides an indication of the property prices within the East Midlands Region, the county of Nottinghamshire and Bassetlaw District. It shows that, across the board, prices in Bassetlaw are well below the averages for the region and the county. A family wanting to purchase an average terrace house would need to be earning approximately £29,000 per annum to secure a mortgage with a 15% deposit.

Within Bassetlaw, however, there is a marked difference between the house prices in the urban and the rural areas. Recent house prices in the rural villages show the minimum price to purchase a 2 bedroomed house was about £150,000 and there were very few properties for sale at this ‘lower end of the market’. In reality a first time buyer would need an income of around £45,000 per year to buy a property in a rural village. More than 70% of households in these villages are earning less than £45,000 per annum – most households earn between £20,000 and £30,000.

The shortage of entry level properties in rural villages suggests that first time buyers and single income households will face additional difficulties in accessing the owner-occupied sector.

A brief look at properties currently on the market in Sturton ward shows the following results: (Zoopla.com)

Sturton-le-Steeple – 7 properties for sale

1 x 5 bed barn conversion - £499,995 1 x 4 bed barn conversion - £419,995 1 x 6 bed semi-detached - £399,950 1 x 3 bed detached house - £320,000 1 x 4 bed detached house –£ 315,000 1 x 5 bed semi-detached - £259,950

North Wheatley – 10 properties for sale

1 x 5 bed detached – £550,000 1 x 5 bed detached - £450,000 1 x 4 bed detached - £395,000 1 x 4 bed barn conversion - £300,000 1 x 4 bed detached - £299,999 1 x 4 bed detached - £275,000 1 x 3 bed bungalow - £225,000 1 x 2 bed cottage - £195,000 1 x 2 bed bungalow - £ 189,950 1 x building plot - £118,000

North Leverton – 22 properties for sale

1 x 8 bed detached - £395,000 1 x 6 bed detached - £345,000 1 x 4 bed detached - £325,000 1 x 4 bed detached - £300,000 1 x 3 bed detached - £248,500 1 x 4 bed detached - £235,000 1 x 4 bed detached - £ 230,000 1 x 4 bed detached - £220,000 1 x 4 bed detached - £215,000 1 x 3 bed bungalow - £200,000 1 x 3 bed detached - £199,950 1 x 4 bed bungalow - £169,950 1 x 3 bed semi-detached - £125,000 1 x 3 bed semi-detached - £122,500 1 x 3 bed semi-detached - £120,000 1 x 2 bed semi-detached - £99,950 2 x 3 bed semi-detached - £95,000 1 x 2 bed cottage - £95,000 1 x 2 bed semi-detached - £80,000 2 x 1 bed terraced Q houses – £54,950

As the figures above suggest, there are very few 1 or 2 bedroomed properties available for first time buyers or for those people wishing to downsize. In addition, there are very few properties that would be considered affordable for people on low incomes. Those that are available are all in North Leverton.

A search for rental properties available in Sturton ward, identified just one property on the market – a 4 bed detached house in North Leverton at £625 per calendar month.

Availability of Affordable Housing in Bassetlaw

The quality of life available to most local residents is generally perceived as good, which means that houses in the District’s rural areas can command high prices. Well over half of the District boasts above average prices for the area of £200,000 to £300,000. Average house prices in the District’s urban areas are, however, low in comparison with neighbouring areas and houses are regarded as being good value for money.

Even so, the relatively low wage levels of many residents means that a lack of affordable housing provision, particularly two and three bedroom houses, remains a serious issue. It is unlikely that future housing allocations will be sufficient to deliver the levels of affordable housing required for the District and so the Council is already taking steps to supplement this supply through such initiatives as the use of Council owned land (either in partnership with a developer or as a house builder in its own right); active promotion of rural exception sites; improvements to the Council’s own housing portfolio; and an Empty Homes strategy.

Planning Context

The District Council is mindful of the fact that, while most of the District’s population lives in Worksop, Retford or Harworth Bircotes, the District has an expansive rural area.

The District’s Core Strategy (Local Plan) sets the levels of development for the main urban areas but does not set out the actual figure for housing development that may be expected in rural areas. The Site Allocations Preferred Options Document 2014 sets out the site allocations and number of houses expected in the rural areas. Acknowledging that this may not provide communities with sufficient opportunity to secure affordable housing, it makes provision for so-called ‘exception sites’ for affordable housing (where there is community support and the Council is satisfied that local need exists). This Housing Needs Survey will provide robust evidence regarding the existence, or not, of local need.

The provision of any housing that may be provided as a result of the survey would be subject to conditions of occupation that would give priority to people with a local connection to the village/parish, who are in housing need.

Respondents’ Details

The following sections of this report detail the responses from the questionnaires distributed and returned during November/December 2013 in Sturton ward.

Respondents individual details have been kept confidential and any identifiable attributes have not been included in the results. Any comments that have been made may also have been edited so as not to identify individual circumstances.

The following results are a snapshot in time and provide the villages and the District Council with an insight into the ward in terms of current housing need, the desirability of the village as a place to live, and the current level of facilities serving the local community.

A total of 228 survey forms were received giving a return rate of 24%. This figure is in line with results achieved in other housing needs surveys carried out in Bassetlaw, and is considered a reasonable response, taking into consideration that only people who have a housing need, or those who are interested in commenting on local matters, are likely to respond.

Age Profile

The chart below shows the age profile of the 498 people captured on the 228 survey forms returned. The responses show that the largest single population group in Sturton ward, representing 48%, is that of 56+ older adults. The proportion of children under 16 is fairly low at 12%, as is the proportion of young adults, also at 12%.

The figures indicate an ageing population which may affect the long-term sustainability of Sturton’s remaining amenities.

Age Profile

250 237 200 150 136 100 63 62 50 0 0-16 17-34 35-55 56+ Years

Household Size and Mix

The following chart shows the number of households in each size/mix category. Those households containing single occupants and couples amounted to 72% of respondents, while households containing families represented 25% of total households.

Household 120 119 Occupancy

100

s 80 One person household Couple

60 Number Number of Household 52 Two parent family 45 Lone parent family 40 Other

20 6 6 0

Category

Tenure of all Respondents

The following chart shows the current household tenure of all respondents. Owner-occupiers make up 84% of households. Privately rented accommodation makes up less than 7% of total households and social rented housing, 6%.

Current Housing Situation 140

120 122

100

Owner occupier - mortgage Private renting 80 69 Living with parents

Number of Number Owner occupier - No mortgage 60

Households HA renting Tied accommodation 40 Other

20 15 14 2 1 1 0 Tenure

Type

Property Types

The following chart details the types of property that respondents currently live in. 73% of respondents live in family sized properties with three or more bedrooms, with 27% living in 1 or 2 bedroomed accommodation. . Type of Dwelling 70 65 60 52

40 House Bungalow No. No. of 33 Flat/apartment

30Households 27 Mobile/Park home 20 19 Other

10 10 8 6 1 1 0 1 bed 2 bed 3 bed 4 bed 5+ bed Property Type

Residency

The chart below shows that 90% of respondents have lived in the parish for more than 3 years, with almost 60% having lived in Sturton ward for 16 years or more.

How Long Have You Lived in the Parish?

140 130 120

100 0 - 2 year 80 3 - 5 Years 6 - 10 Years 60 11 - 15 Years

No. ofRespondents 16 + Years 40 27 29 23 20 13

Years in Residence

Migration

The chart below shows whether respondents are expecting to move house in the future, and if so, what they would prefer their next move to be. 50% of respondents do not expect to move from their present property.

40% of respondents would prefer to buy their own property on the open market. 7% of respondents expect their next move to be into retirement housing. 2% expect to move into privately rented property and 1% expects to move into social housing.

What Do You Expect Your Next Home Move To Be? 120 112

100 88 Private Home Ownership

80 Private Rented Intermediate Rented 60 Affordable Rented

No. of No. Respondents Shared Ownership 40 Retirement Housing No Move Expected Other (Please Specify) 20 15

5 2 0 1

Type of Move

Timescales

The chart below shows that, of those people expecting to move homes in the future, 49% are expecting to move within the next five years.

When do You Expect Your Next Home Move to be? 40 38 35

25 0 -1 Year

21 21 1 -2 Years 20 No. of 3 - 5 Years

Respondents 5 - 10 Years 15 14 11 - 15 Years 10 15 + Years 8 5

0 No. of Years

Why Do You Need To Move?

The chart below shows that, of those people expecting to move in the future, 61% will be seeking to downsize to a smaller property. 15% will need to move for health reasons and 16% will require a larger home.

First Home

70 Need Larger Home 58 60 Health Reasons 50 Downsizing 40 Job Relocation 30 Retirement 20 15 14 10 Nearer to 4 School/Facilities 1 1 2 0 0

Sustainability Issues

Respondents were asked a series of questions relating to the perceived advantages and disadvantages of living in Sturton ward. The purpose of these questions is to build-up a picture of life in the parish and to identify any issues that could form a threat to the long-term sustainability of the village. The following two charts detail respondents’ answers, from which we can gain an indication whether any housing provided in the village will be sustainable in the future, i.e. will people want to live there in the future?

Looking at life in the parish, the first chart, below, relates to Q9 on the survey questionnaire and seeks to identify the advantages of living in Sturton ward.

Do you feel that the parish - 250 210 200 165 146 150

93 100 77

50 32 29 30 29 29 21 21 15 12 2 1

No No No No

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Not given Not given Not given Not given

Don't know Don't know Don't know Don't know is a desirable place to has a balanced has a sense of has a suitable live? population? community? range of housing?

From the chart above it can be seen that the vast majority of respondents consider that Sturton ward is a desirable place to live, has a balanced population and has a sense of community. Asked whether Sturton has a suitable range of housing, respondents were less sure, with 93 saying yes, but 77 saying no and a further 58 undecided or not given.

On the following page, the second chart, relating to Q10 on the questionnaire, asks whether Sturton ward lacks adequate housing or facilities.

Do you feel that the parish suffers from –

119 120

100 93 77 80 63 60 35 40 32 26 20 11

0 Yes No Don't Not Yes No Don't Not know given know given a lack of adequate housing? a lack of facilities?

In relation to housing stock, again, there is mixed opinion, with 77 respondents saying there is a lack of adequate housing and 93 saying there isn’t. 58 respondents were either undecided or did not give an opinion.

With regard to facilities, opinion was also divided. Although 119 said there is no lack of facilities, 63 respondents were of the opposite opinion and a further 46 were undecided or did not give an opinion. In almost all cases where respondents feel there is a lack of facilities, their comments referred to lack of public transport as their major concern.

23% of all respondents claimed to know someone who had left their parish in the last five years because prices for the type of property they required were too expensive.

29% of all respondents claimed to know someone who had left their parish in the last five years because the type of property they required was not available.

Local Support for Housing Development

Questions 12 – 17 on the survey form asked respondents whether they would be in favour of some housing development in Sturton, and what types of housing, in their opinion, is there a need for?

Would you be in favour of a development of new open market homes for sale?

% In Favour of New Open Market Homes

21.2 37.8 Yes No Don't Know 41

Opinion was closely divided, with 41% against and almost 38% in favour.

Would you be in favour of a development of new ‘affordable’ homes for rent and shared ownership, for local people? % In Favour of New 'Affordable Homes'

19.4

43.5 Yes No Don't Know 37

In this case, opinion is the reverse of that above, with over 43% being in favour and 37% being against.

Is there a need for 1 or 2 bed starter homes for sale, to help first time buyers?

Need for Starter Homes

20.2

Yes 55.5 No 24.3 Don't Know

Over 55% of respondents believe there is a need for more starter homes in Sturton, with 24% not being in favour.

Is there a need for more 3+ bedroom homes for sale?

Need for 3+ Bed Homes

22.5 19.7 Yes No Don't Know 57.8

Opinion on this question was fairly clear, with almost 58% of respondents saying there is no requirement for more family sized properties of 3 or more bedrooms.

Is there a need for small bungalows or flats for sale, to help older people wanting to downsize?

Need for Small Properties (Downsizing)

21.8 Yes 55.1 No 23.1 Don't Know

Over 55% of respondents were in favour of developing open market properties to help older people to downsize.

Is there a need for sheltered housing or care accommodation for the elderly?

Need for Sheltered/Care Accommodation

30 40.1 Yes No Don't Know 30

Over 40% of respondents felt that there is a need for dedicated elderly people’s accommodation.

Housing Needs Analysis

Of the 228 returns, 213 were from people who would be considered as adequately housed and would not be looking to move to alternative accommodation within the foreseeable future. These respondents completed a survey form primarily to offer their opinion regarding ‘local needs’ housing development, as well as to give their comments regarding the sustainability of Sturton ward and comment on its facilities.

Fifteen respondents have indicated their need to find alternative properties in the future. One respondent is seeking to move immediately, one in 2 years time and seven within 2-5 years. The remaining six respondents will be seeking to move in more than 5 years time.

Three respondents will require housing for a period of between 3-10 years, four for 10-15 years and eight for 15+ years.

Only one respondent is registered on a local housing register.

Registering an Interest

All but one of the respondents has strong connections to their parish, in most cases having lived there for many years. Two also work locally and several have close family living in Sturton ward.

Current housing situation 7 7

5 Owner occupier - mortgage

5 s

t Private renting

of 4

No. 3 3 Owner occupier - no mortgage Responden 2

0 Type of Housing

The chart above shows the current housing situation for those respondents who have registered an interest in alternative housing within Sturton ward.

In total, 12 respondents are owner-occupiers of their own homes. 3 respondents are renting property in the private sector.

Need to Move

Why do You Need Alternative Accommodation? 250

200 Larger accommodation Smaller accommodation 150 Physical/Health Reasons Less expensive running costs 100 Closer to carer or dependent

No. of Respondents of No. Supported/Sheltered accommodation 50 Other 9

1 7 7 1 1 2

0 Reason for Move

Respondents were asked why they would need to move in the future. The chart above outlines their reasons. The main reasons given were physical or health needs, a requirement for smaller housing, and a need for less expensive running costs.

Alternative Housing Requirements

The fifteen respondents were asked what would be the most suitable type of housing for you. The chart below shows their responses.

12 respondents have indicated that would prefer open market housing for sale. 9 of these respondents will be seeking retirement housing.

2 respondents would prefer to remain in the private rental sector.

5 respondents have indicated an interest in affordable rented property and 1 in affordable shared ownership. Housing Requirement 9 9

6 Open Market Housing for sale 5 5 Affordable /Social Rented Housing Open Market Rented Housing 4 Affordable Shared Ownership Housing 3 3 Retirement Housing

2 2

1 1

Type/Size of Property Required

Respondents were asked what type and size of property would be required. Some indicated more than one choice. The chart below shows the results. There is a requirement for small 1 and 2 bed properties across the board. The highest requirement is for 2 bedroomed bungalows.

12 11

6 4 4 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 House Bungalow Flat/Apartment

Conclusions & Recommendations

Midlands Rural Housing has conducted a detailed study of the housing needs of the parish. This study has not only investigated the actual housing needs, but has also ascertained residents’ views with regard to living in the village, and has identified the level of local support for housing development to meet local needs.

Sturton ward is formed from a cluster of small rural villages and hamlets, including Sturton le Steeple, North Leverton, Habblesthorpe, North Wheatley and Bole. The nearest towns are Gainsborough, Worksop and Lincoln, which are 6 miles, 15 miles and 20 miles distance, respectively.

Sturton is a popular, sought after area. Respondents to the survey found it a desirable place to live with a good sense of community. As a result, property prices are high.

Almost 75% of housing stock is family accommodation and a search of properties for sale in the area has shown that the overwhelming majority are large, detached properties priced at over £200,000. With the exception of a small number of properties in North Leverton, there are no properties that would be affordable to people on low incomes. A search for rental properties found just one family property available.

Sturton’s population is ageing. The percentage of older adults, aged 56+, is double that of children and young adults. Children form only 12% of the population, but unusually this figure remains the same for young adults, indicating that children are not leaving the area when they reach adulthood. Young adults seeking to buy or rent housing in Sturton will have great difficulty entering the housing market.

Evidence from the housing needs survey shows that people do not move on readily. 60% of respondents have lived in the ward for over 16 years and a further 30% for over 3 years. 50% of respondents do not expect to move from their property in the foreseeable future. This may be the result of a shortage of smaller housing for those who want to downsize while remaining in their village. The result is that people remain living in large properties which are under-occupied. The survey has shown that 72% of homes in Sturton are occupied by single people or couples and only 25% are occupied by families, yet the housing stock figures are almost the exact opposite, indicating that 73% of properties are family sized and 27% are smaller properties, suitable for singles and couples.

There appears to be mixed feelings with regard to housing supply in Sturton. Opinion is fairly evenly divided between those who think there are an adequate supply and a suitable range of housing and those who do not. There is only a 3% differential between those against the development of new open-market housing and those in favour. However, when housing is

broken down into categories, the results show that only in the case of family housing (3 or more bedrooms), are people substantially against more development. In the case of ‘affordable homes’ for rent and shared ownership; starter homes for 1st time buyers; small bungalows/flats for downsizing; sheltered/care accommodation; the majority indicated that they were in favour of new development.

Fifteen respondents have taken the opportunity to register an interest in future housing provision in Sturton. Half of them would be looking to move in the next five years.

Twelve of the respondents are currently owner-occupiers and three are renting privately. Most would prefer to resolve their own housing needs on the open-market. In the main, their requirement is for small bungalows and flats suitable for older people who want to downsize from a family property. There is also some need for small starter homes for 1st time buyers.

Six respondents have indicated an interest in affordable housing, either for rent or shared ownership. Only three of these respondents would be eligible for affordable housing, the remaining three would be ineligible on grounds of income/assets, having considerable equity in existing properties or savings. Their interest in affordable housing may be an indication of the lack of suitable retirement housing available on the open market in Sturton.

The three respondents in need of affordable housing are eligible on grounds of need, income and local connection. One respondent is a family with special requirements. Affordable housing requirements are as follows:-

1 x 2 bed house for shared ownership 1 x 2 bed house for affordable rent 1 x 4 bed bungalow for affordable rent (physically adapted)

Our recommendations are that, to alleviate the current housing need in Sturton ward:-

Consideration should be given to providing three affordable properties in Sturton ward.

Future housing development plans should give high consideration to small retirement properties, particularly 2 bed bungalows, and to starter homes for 1st time buyers.

Contact Details

Miles King Trent Valley Partnership Project Officer Midlands Rural Housing 1st Floor 10 Cromford Mill Mill Lane Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RQ Tel: 01629 826040 Email: [email protected]

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Appendix N: Proposals Map of Policy Zones and Flood areas

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Flood Zone 3 Flood Zone 2 Parish Boundary Mid Notts Farmlands Trent Washlands

Appendix O: List of Community Assets

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APPENDIX O Community assets

North Leverton with Habblesthorpe

Shop and Post Office Royal Oak Public House Crookes Garage School Doctor’s Surgery and Pharmacy Chapel Church War Memorial Playing Field Memorial Garden 3 x open spaces, Manor Farm Rise, Southfields Rise, Southgore Lane

Sturton le Steeple

Hall and Conference Centre Butchers shop Post office Playing field Church The Reindeer Public House

North and South Wheatley

Playing field Village hall Shop and Post Office Bowling green The Sun Public House

All villages

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Appendix P: List of Statutory Consultees

National Consultees  Ancient Monuments Society  Anglian Water  Coal Authority  CPRE  British Waterways  English Heritage  Environment Agency  Forestry Commission  Health and Safety Executive  Highways Agency  Homes and Communities Agency  House Builders Federation  Land & Development Team National Grid  Marine Management Organisation  Natural England  Planning & Equivalence  Play England  The National Trust

Neighbouring Authorities  Bolsover District Council  Derbyshire County Council  Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council  Mansfield District Council  Newark and Sherwood District Council  North East Derbyshire District Council  North Lincolnshire Council  Nottinghamshire County Council  Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council  West Lindsay District Council

Neighbouring Parish Councils  Beckingham  Bole  Clarborough & Welham

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 Clayworth  Cottam  Hayton  Lea  Marton & Gate  Saundby  South Leverton  West Burton

Locally based organisation  Bassetlaw District Council  BCVS  Bassetlaw Primary Care Trust  Chesterfield Canal Partnership  Bassetlaw Play Forum  Bassetlaw PCT  Sure Start Children Centres  Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

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Appendix Q: The Sturton Ward Neighbourhood

Plan Monitoring Group

1.1 This body will be constituted by:

 Two representatives from each of the three constituent Parish Councils. In the event of any discussion on a matter carrying conflict of interest, that member should temporarily withdraw and a replacement be provided from amongst other members of the appropriate Parish Council.

 Two representatives nominated from within the Business Development Forum of the Sturton Ward Business Forum, or substitutes by agreement amongst the majority of the members. In the event of any discussion on a matter carrying conflict of interest, that member should temporarily withdraw and a replacement be provided from amongst other members of the Business Development Forum.

 The District Councillor for the Ward shall be an “ex officio” member.

1.2 The Monitoring Group may invite or co-opt as appropriate any contributor from The District Council Planning Department, or any representative from any of the Statutory Consultees listed in Appendix P of the plan, or any resident or representative of an interested body.

1.3 The Monitoring Group will meet three times a year or more if it deems necessary. Its purpose will be to monitor the decisions of planning applications at both Parish and District Council levels to ensure that they are consistent with, and in line with the policies of the Neighbourhood Plan. The Group will not be involved with the detail of any individual planning applications. At the first meeting of the group, members will agree and establish the indicators that will be used to monitor the effectiveness of the policies in this plan, along with the mechanisms to facilitate delivery.

1.4 It will also monitor the effectiveness of the Plan by consultations with residents of the Ward. Any costs will be shared by the three Parish Councils. Decisions will be by consensus. If consensus cannot be reached, then all alternatives will be recorded.

Sturton Ward Neighbourhood Plan Monitoring Group will publish a Report on the implementation of the Plan annually. The Report, and the minutes of meetings of the Monitoring Group will be will be published on the Sturton Ward Planning Forum’s website and the findings shared with Bassetlaw District Council. If it is apparent that any policy in this Plan has unintended consequences or is ineffective it will be reviewed. Any amendments to the Plan will only be made following consultation with Bassetlaw District Council, local residents and other statutory stake holders as required by legislation

Sturton Ward Planning Forum | Appendices