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Land off Station Road, Great Ayton

Consultation Statement

Gladman Developments and Mr A Ward

25 October 2013

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Land off Station Road, Great Ayton : Consultation Statement

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Contents

1.0 Introduction 1

Context ..................................................................................................... 1

Proposed Development ............................................................................... 2

Structure of Statement ............................................................................... 2

2.0 Consultation Process 3

Engagement with Local Residents ................................................................ 3

Engagement with Local Councillors .............................................................. 4

The Consultation Boards ............................................................................. 4

Online Exhibition ........................................................................................ 4

3.0 Attendance and Comments 6

Attendance ................................................................................................ 6

Local Community Campaigns ....................................................................... 6

4.0 Analysis of Respondents 8

Demographics............................................................................................ 8

Principle of Development ............................................................................ 8

Housing Mix ............................................................................................ 10

Farm Shop and Stone Barn ....................................................................... 11

Other Comments ...................................................................................... 11

5.0 Postal and Online Responses 16

Analysis of Feedback ................................................................................ 16

Questionnaire Responses ......................................................................... 16

Letters .................................................................................................... 17

6.0 Summary and Conclusion 18


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Figures

Figure 4.1 Age Range of Questionnaire Respondents .................................................... 8

Figure 4.2 Location of Questionnaire Respondents ....................................................... 9

Figure 4.3 Types of housing respondents would like to see at the site .......................... 10

Figure 4.4 Topics most cited by questionnaire respondents ......................................... 12

Tables

Table 4.1 Response to Questionnaire Comments ....................................................... 13


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Appendices

Appendix 1 Leaflet Distribution Area

Appendix 2 Leaflet

Appendix 3 Newsletter Notice

Appendix 4 Display Boards from Exhibition

Appendix 5 Questionnaire

Appendix 6 Resident Leaflet


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1.0 Introduction

1.1 This statement is prepared by Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners (“NLP”) on

behalf of Gladman Developments (“the applicant”) to assist Hambleton District

Council (“the Council”) in its consideration of the accompanying outline

planning application for residential development of land at Station Road, Great

Ayton (“the site”).

1.2 The purpose of the statement is to explain the consultation process

undertaken, analyse the findings and, where appropriate, explain how the views

of the community have been taken into account.

Context

1.3 This section reviews the key guidance relevant to community consultation in

Hambleton.

Localism Act (2011)

1.4 The Localism Act, which received Royal Asset in November 2011, will make pre-

application consultation a statutory obligation for developments specified in a

“development order”. It will require developers to bring the proposed

application to the attention of the majority of persons in the vicinity of the

development and provide contact details for the developer. The Act further

states that developers should “have regard to any responses to the

consultation” received.

1.5 However, a development order in respect of this issue is yet to be issued, and

as such these provisions are yet to take effect.

National Planning Policy Framework (2012)

1.6 The NPPF identifies the role of local authorities in encouraging the use of the

pre-application stage. Paragraph 189 states that local authorities should

“encourage any applicants who are not already required to do so by law to

engage with the local community before submitting their applications”, where this

would be beneficial.

1.7 Paragraph 66 also states that proposals which have evolved to take into

account the views of the community “should be looked on more favourably”.

Hambleton Statement of Community Involvement (2013)

1.8 The Council’s Statement of Community Involvement requires developers to carry

out pre-application consultation based on:

Informing local residents and neighbours by letter or flyer;

Issuing a press release; and


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Arranging a public event.

1.9 It also sets out what should be included within this Consultation Statement.

Proposed Development

1.10 The accompanying planning application seeks outline planning permission (all

matters reserved except access) for:

“Proposed outline application for 113 dwellings with associated access and all

other matters reserved, change of use of existing barn for commercial use and

demolition of all other buildings”.

1.11 A detailed description of the proposed development is provided in the

accompanying Design and Access Statement. The application includes the

provision of affordable housing; it is proposed that 50% of the total number of

dwellings will be affordable.

Structure of Statement

1.12 The remainder of this statement is structured as follows:

Section 2.0 – Consultation Process

Section 3.0 – Analysis of Feedback

Section 4.0 – Postal and Online Responses

Section 5.0 – Summary and Conclusion


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2.0 Consultation Process

2.1 The applicant has undertaken a process of pre-application consultation to

gather feedback from the local community to enable the development to reflect

local aspirations. The applicant’s approach to engaging with the local

community is explained below.

Engagement with Local Residents

2.2 In line with the guidance contained within the Hambleton Statement of

Community Involvement (2013), and given the nature of the proposals, it was

decided that a public exhibition was the most appropriate method of

engagement with local residents. This would maximise the opportunity for local

residents to view, input into and comment on the application proposals.

2.3 The applicant invited 724 households within the local area (see Appendix 1) to

a public exhibition on 20 August 2013. The applicant and consultant team

attended the event to respond to any queries regarding the proposed

development and local residents were asked to provide their feedback and

comments on the proposals via a questionnaire.

2.4 The exhibition provided local residents with a key opportunity to meet the

applicant, receive information about the proposed development and provide

comments. The exhibition was held from 4pm to 7pm, thereby ensuring the

maximum opportunity for a variety of local residents to attend both during and

after working hours.

2.5 Following research into locations to hold the event, the exhibition was held at

the Friends Meeting House, Great Ayton, located in the centre of the village.

The venue was chosen as it is easily accessible, well known to local residents,

and located closer to the site than other venues. It was also thought to be

larger than other venues within the village.

Awareness Raising

2.6 The applicant raised awareness of the exhibition to maximise attendance by

issuing a leaflet advertising the proposal and inviting residents to attend the

exhibitions (Appendix 2). The flyer was delivered by Royal Mail.

2.7 The leaflet provided an overview of the proposed development and informed

residents that further information could be gained both at the exhibition and

online. It also provided contact details for any comments on the proposals to

be sent. Local residents were also invited to spread the word about the public

exhibition to others to further maximise attendance.

2.8 A public notice was also published in the Herald and Post on 8 August 2013

and the Evening Gazette on 8 August 2013 and 15 August 2013 (Appendix 3).

The public notices set out the details of the proposed development and the

exhibition.


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2.9 A few local residents raised concerns at the event and by letter that the leaflet

distribution area did not extend to the entire village of Great Ayton. However,

the distribution area was a proportionate approach which extended beyond the

Council’s area of neighbour notification. Furthermore, the local newspaper

advert and request to spread to word resulted in a significant number of

residents outwith the distribution attending the exhibition and commenting on

the proposals, demonstrating that the publicity had been successful in raising

awareness about the exhibition and development proposal.

Engagement with Local Councillors

2.10 Mindful of the significance of the application proposals for the local area, the

applicant has sought to raise awareness amongst local Council Members. Prior

to the exhibition, a letter was sent to the Members representing Great Ayton on

both Hambleton District and North Yorkshire County Council and to the Great

Ayton Parish Council. The letter informed them of the application proposals and

invited them to attend the public exhibitions. An opportunity to meet prior to the

exhibition to discuss the proposals was also offered. A copy of the flyer was

also enclosed.

2.11 Great Ayton Parish Council enquired whether it would be possible to circulate

the leaflet to the whole of the village and requested posters to promote the

event. Their enquiry was noted and a copy of the poster provided to further

publicise the exhibition.

The Consultation Boards

2.12 For the exhibition, display boards were produced (Appendix 4). These clearly

and simply presented the site, its context and the initial proposals. The

applicant and members of the consultant team were in attendance for the

entirety of the exhibition to answer questions and discuss the proposals in

detail. Residents were also able to discuss matters directly with the applicant.

2.13 Attendees at the exhibitions were encouraged to give feedback on the

proposals by way of completing a questionnaire (Appendix 5) at the event and

depositing it in a response box provided. An email address, website with an

opportunity to comment and postal address were also provided.

2.14 The questionnaire provided both open and closed response questions and

provided space for local residents to leave unstructured feedback. The

questionnaire provided a suitable and objective approach to gathering the

feedback of local residents.

Online Exhibition

2.15 The applicant felt that it was important to provide an alternative way for the

local community to find out more about proposals after the public exhibition.


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2.16 A website was set up to enable local residents to view the content of the public

exhibition held on 20 August 2013. The consultation boards were available to

view along with the information leaflet sent to local residents.

2.17 Visitors to the website are encouraged to give feedback on the proposals

through the online comment page or the email address comments@your-

views.co.uk.

2.18 It is intended that this website will be updated throughout the application

process.

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3.0 Attendance and Comments

3.1 This section presents an analysis of the attendance and response at the

exhibition.

Attendance

3.2 Based on 724 household invitations and an average household size in Great

Ayton of 2.1 people1, around 1,520 local residents were invited to the public

exhibition.

3.3 Approximately 250 local residents (or 16% of those invited) attended the event.

Of these, only 41 (or 16% of those attending) returned questionnaires having

reviewed the display material.

3.4 The views of the community set out in this statement therefore represent the

opinions of around 2.7% of those invited and 0.9% of residents in Great Ayton

as a whole. Whilst all comments remain important, it is pertinent to consider

that these are the views of a minority and may not be representative of the

wider population.

3.5 It is also important to consider local residents which are often described as

“the silent majority”. Research has demonstrated that objectors are typically

the first to get involved, are more likely to attend consultation events and are

more vocal than supporters or more neutral members of the community.

Local Community Campaigns

3.6 Prior to the exhibition, the applicant had been made aware that a group of local

residents opposed to the scheme distributed a leaflet to local residents

(Appendix 6). This advised local residents “don’t say anything that they could

interpret as encouragement” and “don’t give detailed objections – forewarned

to forearmed”. Members of the community were also present on the day at the

door of the exhibition advising those entering not to speak to anyone.

3.7 Consequently, the consultant team experienced many members of the

community unwilling to engage in conversation or complete a questionnaire at

the event. This was disappointing as many attendees had a number of

questions which, where raised, the consultant team were able to address. It

also meant that many members of the community did not register their support

or objection to the scheme.

3.8 It was also experienced that local residents in support of the scheme felt

unable to voice their support for the proposals. One resident who currently

occupies a small flat within the village and is interested in affordable housing in

Great Ayton commented on the hostile nature of those attending and felt

unable to publically voice their support.

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3.9 Furthermore, the applicant’s vehicle was the subject of vandalism whilst

present at the exhibition with the rear car tyres being slashed and extensive

scoring along the full length of the vehicle on both sides.

3.10 As such, it is likely that the issue of the “silent majority” had been exacerbated

as supporters felt unable to voice their views for fear of serious consequences.

Facebook

3.11 A Facebook group “Say ‘NO’ to School Farm Development” was also created to

“highlight the plight of a family living in Great Ayton”. The page stated that a

local farmer is to lose his livelihood and house as a result of the development

and significant objections to the proposals were raised on this basis.

3.12 The proposals have never involved the loss of the farm house. Many of those

who attended the event were relieved to discover that the farm shop could be

accommodated elsewhere within the farm or site and that the area of farmland

represents only 11 acres out of a total 130 acres farmed by the tenant farmer.


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4.0 Analysis of Respondents

Demographics

4.1 Figure 3.2 shows that, where age ranges were provided, the majority of

respondents (69%) were aged 50 and over.

Figure 4.1 Age Range of Questionnaire Respondents

Source: NLP Analysis

4.2 Government research2 has shown that there is a correlation between propensity

to object and age, with older groups more likely to object to new housing than

younger groups.

4.3 These older people within Great Ayton may be more likely to already own a

home and not be aware of the needs of younger people within the village.

Supporting this, Government research3 has also shown that 52% of owner

occupiers are likely to oppose new homes in their local area, whilst only 32-

36% of those who rent are likely to object.

Principle of Development

4.4 Reflecting this, of the local residents who completed a questionnaire at the

exhibition, 92% did not support the proposals, whilst 6% did support them.

4.5 However, it is also important to note that there were some people at the

exhibition who wanted to enquire about the likely prices of houses with an

interest in purchasing a new build property in the village. Whilst most did not

2,3 Public Attitudes to Housing, DCLG 2011

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want to complete a questionnaire, it can be assumed that an interest in

purchasing a property on the site represents further support.

4.6 Figure 3.3 shows the broad location (based upon postcode data) where

supporters and objectors live within Great Ayton. It is clear that the majority of

respondents live within close proximity to the application site. It is accepted

that these residents would be more likely to object given that they will be more

directly affected, regardless of the planning merits of the development.

4.7 It is interesting that a significant number of respondents, and objectors, live

within the new housing estate on the site of the former Friends School. It is

surprising that they do no not appreciate the merits of new development.

However, this correlates with the Government research cited above which

showed that those who already own a home are more likely to object to

development and are less likely to appreciate the affordability issue in the local

area.

Figure 4.2 Location of Questionnaire Respondents

Source: NLP Questionnaire Analysis

4.8 Furthermore, a survey by YouGov4 identified that, whilst approximately 80% of

people often agree that new homes are important to their local area, only 40%

would be prepared to accept new homes in their immediate neighbourhood. It is

clear that the trends identified in this national survey mirror those identified in

relation to the application proposals.

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Housing Mix

4.9 In order to gauge local opinion on the scale of the development proposed,

residents were asked “Do you think that the number of homes proposed (110) is

appropriate?” The majority of respondents (94%) thought that the number of

houses proposed was too great. However, all of these respondents did not

support the scheme overall. In contrast, all of those who supported the

proposals felt that the number of houses was “about right” with one

respondent stating that this “accords with typical planning densities”.

Figure 4.3 Types of housing respondents would like to see at the site


4.10 Figure 3.4 shows that many respondents did not want to see any types of new

housing on the site at Great Ayton. However, of those who did, there was more

support for detached, semi-detached, bungalows and affordable properties.

4.11 It is interesting to note that some respondents who did not support the

proposals overall, agreed that there is a need for detached, semi-detached and

affordable properties, with one respondent noting that they know a “young guy

with 3 children [who] needs to move out of [his] inlaws house” and that Great

Ayton does not have enough homes for first time buyers and young

professionals. Their concerns instead related to congestion and the aesthetic

impacts, rather than the development of new houses in principle.

4.12 With regards to affordable housing, all of the respondents who said that the

site did not need affordable housing also stated that Great Ayton has enough

family homes, homes for first time buyers and young professionals and

affordable homes. None knew someone in need of affordable housing.

4.13 One respondent stated that “first time buyers generally don’t expect to buy in a

village” and therefore concluded that despite a need for affordable homes in

Great Ayton, for reasons of expectations, it does not need to be met. This

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contrasts with Hambleton District Council’s research that 320 affordable

houses are required in Hambleton each year, with only 18 being delivered

District-wide in 2011/2012.

4.14 In contrast, many of those who supported affordable housing on the site, and

the proposals overall, know someone in housing need. Respondents in support

of the scheme highlighted that there is consequently a need for smaller

dwellings (particularly two-bed).

4.15 Whilst those who objected to the scheme may genuinely not have known

anyone in need of affordable housing, it should also be considered that many

may have answered this question in this way in order to support their own

objections.

Farm Shop and Stone Barn

4.16 Given the misinformation widely distributed on Facebook which stated that the

farm shop and farmhouse would be lost through the development, the applicant

thought it prudent to ask local residents whether they would like to see the

stone barn retained on site and what they would like to see it used for.

4.17 94% of respondents supported the retention of the stone barn, supporting the

applicant’s view that it has character and should be retained, if possible.

4.18 51% of respondents wanted to see the stone barn retained in a farming or

agricultural use. Despite apparent local concern about the farm shop, only 5%

of respondents wanted to see the farm shop located within the barn. Other

suggestions included a community use, including a public space for young

people, employment use, a monument and nature information centre.

4.19 Following this, the applicant is also proposing to retain the stone barn for use

as ‘office pods’.

4.20 With regards to the farm use, it is important to note that the stone barn,

currently used for vehicle storage, represents a very small part of a wider 130

acre farm. There are opportunities for the vehicles to be moved elsewhere

within the farm holding, without causing significant harm to operations.

Other Comments

4.21 The questionnaire also allowed the respondents the opportunity to express any

additional concerns or comments they had relating to the proposal.

4.22 These have been recorded by topic and the most common are shown in Figure

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Figure 4.4 Topics most cited by questionnaire respondents


4.23 It is clear that the majority of comments (41%) related to traffic and highways,

with concerns most commonly relating to the impact on existing roads in Great

Ayton. One respondent, who supported the scheme, proposed a contribution be

provided towards traffic calming on Newton Road. Another cited the source of

traffic problems in Great Ayton as parked cars alongside roads, resulting in

single lanes.

4.24 More detailed information on the impact of the development can be found

within the Transport Assessment which accompanies this application. It

concludes that there are no transport or highway reasons to justify refusal of a

planning application.

4.25 Other comments related to housing need in Great Ayton, with some

respondents stating that there are up to 70 houses for sale in the village and

therefore no need for new development. However, analysis on the 19 August

2013 showed that the average asking price of these houses was £315,000.

Affordability is covered in more detail in the accompanying Planning Statement,

but it is clear that a property at this price would be out of reach for a significant

number of households.

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4.26 Table 3.1 below explains how the Applicant and the consultant team have

responded to the issues raised by the community.

Table 4.1 Response to Questionnaire Comments

Comment Response

The road system will be unable to

cope; surrounding roads are already

too congested

The ability of the existing highway

network to accommodate the proposed

development has been assessed in

detail in the accompanying Transport

Assessment. This has concluded that

the proposal will deliver a development

that is accessible by alternative modes

of travel to the use of the private car

and is acceptable in terms of highway

safety.

Mitigation measures to deal with

operational impacts on the existing

road network associated with the

proposed development will be

considered.

Local facilities are already at full

capacity without the new development

Discussions have been held with North

Yorkshire County Council who have

identified that Roseberry Community

Primary School and Stokesley

Secondary School have a surplus of

school places and therefore that no

contribution from the developer will be

required.

We understand the concern regarding

other facilities, such as doctors and

dentists, and are willing to provide a

contribution towards health provision if

the Council consider this to be

necessary, although it is important to

note that local doctors and dentists are

taking on new NHS patients and are

not at full capacity at this time.

The site is farmland and should not be

built on.

There is an overriding requirement to

meet market and affordable housing

needs in the Stokesley Sub-Area. The

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development on greenfield land will be

required to meet this need.

At present the site is private farmland

and as such cannot be used by the

public. The proposed development will

open the site up to the public so that it

can be enjoyed.

The site represents just 11 acres out

of the tenant’s 130 acre farm, with

some of this being used for vehicle

storage. The impact on the farm will

therefore be minimal.

There is a need for affordable housing

in Great Ayton

50% of the housing to be developed on

the site will be affordable. The

Council’s Strategic Housing Market

Assessment (2011) concluded that an

additional 320 affordable homes are

required per annum for five years. The

affordable housing proposed on this

site is therefore much needed within

Hambleton.

Residents bought their house for the

view which will be lost with this

development

We understand the concern regarding

the loss of views. Unfortunately, the

right to a private view is not a material

planning consideration. The layout has

been designed to provide sufficient

distance between properties to ensure

that residential amenity will not be

unacceptably harmed.

The site floods and the existing utilities

will not be able to cope

A drainage and flood risk assessment

has been carried out and has

concluded that the site is able to cope

with the impacts of the development

and that there will be no impacts which

prevent development.

The site sits largely within Flood Zone

1, though a part is in Flood Zone 3.

This portion of the site will be left

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4.27 Respondents focused predominately on the principle of development. However,

some respondents considered the detailed design of the scheme and identified

that they would like to see stone or ‘old style’ houses on the site. Whilst this

falls outwith the remit of an outline planning application, these comments have

been taken on board and can be considered at reserved matters stage.

4.28 Other respondents focussed on the housing mix and identified the number of

larger properties within Great Ayton. As such, they highlighted a need for more

small properties within the village. The indicative housing mix has sought to

address this.


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5.0 Postal and Online Responses

5.1 This section presents the analysis of the findings from comments received

before or after the public exhibition.

5.2 These responses are considered separately as it is not known whether these

respondents attended the event and therefore they may not have had the

opportunity to view the consultation boards or discuss the proposals with

members of the consultant team.

5.3 It is also possible that they may have already responded to the questionnaire at

the consultation event.

Analysis of Feedback

5.4 Letters from 9 individuals were also received prior to the exhibition. 21

questionnaires have been received since the public exhibition.

Questionnaire Responses

5.5 89% of respondents did not support the proposals, however 11% did support.

5.6 Of those who responded, 80% thought Great Ayton has enough family homes,

enough homes for first time buyers and young professionals and didn’t know

anyone in need of affordable housing. Supporting the Government research

identified in Section 4, all of these respondents were aged over 50.

5.7 One respondent aged 20-34 conversely disagreed with all of the above. They

identified that “the prices of houses here [are] too high for most people” and

said “we are professionals in our 30’s who rent and would like to own our 1st

home”. Therefore, as with other respondents who responded at the event, they

wanted to see two and three bedroomed houses, not just houses for those with

larger budgets.

5.8 Most respondents wanted to see the stone barn retained with a range of uses

proposed including agricultural purposes, employment use and a farm shop,

5.9 Respondents felt that Great Ayton has sufficient housing, with others

commenting that there should be no development on agricultural land outside

of the development boundary.

5.10 Concerns were also raised about congestion, parking, drainage capacity, loss of

employment land. Other comments included that there are enough houses in

Great Ayton, that there isn’t a need for housing and that development should

not occur on the eastern side of the village.

5.11 Despite stating that the location was not suitable for development, one

respondent went on the state that it should be used for a residential home for


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the elderly, suggesting that the objection related to new housing rather than

development in general.

5.12 With regards to affordable housing, one supporter said “I would hope that

people with connections to village would have preference i.e. born or living in

village for a long time - school in village - working in village - parents /

grandparents here”.

Letters

5.13 Letters received prior the event focused on the following topics:

Increase in size of village;

Congestion;

Existing properties for sale – no need for new development;

Know no-one in need of affordable housing;

Capacity of local facilities;

Flooding;

No need for new recreational area;

No house prices; and

Loss of countryside.

5.14 These comments have been addressed within Section 4 above and, therefore,

will not be considered again in this section.


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6.0 Summary and Conclusion

6.1 The pre-application consultation undertaken by the applicant has met the

requirements and recommendations of the Localism Act, the NPPF and

Hambleton District Council’s Statement of Community Involvement (2013).

6.2 The local community has been involved in the development proposals and care

has been taken to address the concerns and comments received where

possible and appropriate.

6.3 The respondents made few comments about improvements to the scheme,

focusing predominantly instead on there being no need for new housing and

traffic concerns which have been addressed through the Planning Statement

and Transport Assessment, respectively.

6.4 The aim of the development is to provide housing within Great Ayton and

provide much-needed affordable housing to meet the identified shortage within

Hambleton. 12% of respondents identified that they know someone in need of

affordable housing in Great Ayton and 7% think Great Ayton doesn’t have

enough homes for first time buyers and young professionals.

6.5 Regrettably, a number of local residents remain opposed to the proposed

development. However, the overwhelming majority of these residents are of an

age where they are more likely to already own their home and may not

appreciate the current needs of younger people and families within, or seeking

to move in to, the village.

6.6 Furthermore, such objection is consistent with a YouGov survey which identified

that whilst a high number of people often agree that new homes are important

in their local area, a much smaller number would be prepared to accept the

development of new homes in their immediate neighbourhood.

6.7 It is also reasonable to assume that a significant number of local residents,

known as “the silent majority”, do not have an objection to the scheme.

Research has shown that objectors are typically the first to get involved and are

more likely to attend consultation events than supporters or more neutral

members of the community. Additionally, a number of attendees did not feel

able to voice their support due to vocal opposition or were interested in

purchasing a new home but did not feel that the public exhibition met their

needs as the consultant team were unable to provide property prices.

6.8 Some respondents highlighted the need for smaller properties within Great

Ayton and the housing mix has been considered on this basis, with a number of

two and three bedroomed properties proposed to meet the needs of local

people.

6.9 Following comments received, the applicant is also proposing to retain the

stone barn for use as ‘office pods’.


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Appendix 1 Leaflet Distribution Area


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Appendix 2 Leaflet

Potential Residential DevelopmentLand off Station Road, Great Ayton

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Your Views Great Ayton Gladman House Alexandria Way Congleton Cheshire, CW12 1LB

www.your-views.co.uk/greatayton

Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2013

Site Location

Introduction

Gladman Developments are proposing a new residential development of about 110 homes on land off Station Road, Great Ayton.

This leaflet provides outline details of the scheme and seeks comments from the local community.

We want to hear your views

This is your first opportunity to tell us what is important to you and what you would wish to see in this development should it be built.

Things we would like to hear about include:

Are you, or is anyone you know, in need of affordable housing in Great Ayton?

Is there a need for first time buyer ’s housing and/or housing for young professionals in Great Ayton?

Are there any particular types of houses that Great Ayton is currently lacking?

Are there community facilities that you would like to see improved or developed as part of this scheme?

If you are in favour of or opposed to new housing on this site, please tell us why. Your feedback is important to us and will be used to help shape our proposals.

How can you comment?

You can respond by email:

[email protected] (using ‘Great Ayton’ as the subject line)

or by Post:

Your Views Great Ayton Gladman House Alexandria Way Congleton Cheshire, CW12 1LB

Details of the Public Exhibition are overleaf and posted on the website address below:


CONSTRAINTS PLANILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY

ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY

Residential area

Public open space

ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY

Purpose of this leaflet

This initial consultation provides the community with their first opportunity to comment on and help shape the housing proposals.

As well as seeking your views we are currently contacting a number oforganisations and groups.

Please aim to submit your comments on this leaflet as soon as possible. The sooner we receive comments the longer we have to consider them and there will be further opportunities to comment at and following the forthcoming Exhibition.

What happens next?

The next stage will involve the preparation of more detailed proposals, including an illustrative master plan. These will be displayed at a public exhibition to be held on Tuesday 20th August 2013 at ‘The Friends

Meeting House’, High Green, Great Ayton, TS9 6BJ between 4.00pm

and 7.00pm. Details will be published in the local paper and on our dedicated website.

Please spread the word if you feel others would be interested in attending the event.

Once a planning application has been submitted you will be able to make formal representations to Hambleton District Council, who will take these into account before making their decision.

You can keep up to date on progress using the dedicated website, which provides further information and includes an online feedback form for making comments:


The need for new housing

Every council is required by the government to boost significantly the supply of housing and to make planning decisions in the light of a presumption in favour of sustainable development. The latest housing study identified a need in Hambleton of 320 affordable dwellings per year.

Hambleton District Council have identified Great Ayton as a Local Service Village, having a good range of community facilities and available services.

It is clear that there is a need for houses to meet the present unmet and future needs of the community within Hambleton.

What is proposed?

A residential development (shown edged red on the above plan) to include about 110 new homes of varying sizes, types and tenures.

Affordable housing for local people.

On site public open space with recreational facilities.

The opportunity to provide new landscape planting to complement the existing hedgerows and trees.

Why is the site suitable for development?

The site is accessible and sustainably located providing easy access to schools, recreational facilities, public transport and the village centre.

Gladman consider all correspondence received. Public responses are discussed in a Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) which is submitted to the Local Authority alongside a planning application. All comments received are included within an appendix to the SCI. This ensures comments are available to the Council during the consideration of an application.


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Appendix 3 Newsletter Notice

Gladman Developments is proposing a residential developmentof approximately 110 new homes.

This is an opportunity to comment on and influence the planning of this site.

PUBLIC EXHIBITIONLAND OFF STATION ROAD, GREAT AYTON

Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2013

The Exhibition will be held at:‘The FriendsMeetingHouse’ | HighGreen | Great Ayton | TS9 6BJ

Tuesday 20th August 2013 : 4.00pm - 7.00pm


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