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THE MERE & OLIVERS MOUNT

MASTERPLAN AND FEASIBILITY STUDY

TEP

November 2008


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THE MERE & OLIVERS MOUNTMASTERPLAN AND FEASIBILITY STUDY

Prepared on behalf of Scarborough Borough Council

November 2008

Report Ref: 1503.012D

Genesis CentreBirchwood Science Park

WarringtonWA3 7BH

Tel: 01925 844004Fax: 01925 844002

E-mail: [email protected]: www.tep.uk.com

Written

NHChecked

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THE MERE & OLIVERS MOUNT MASTERPLAN AND FEASIBILITY STUDYCONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

SECTION A: STUDY CONTEXT

1.0 INTRODUCTION TO THE FEASIBILITY STUDY

2.0 SITE CONTEXT

3.0 PLANNING CONTEXT

4.0 WIDER GREENSPACE AND ACCESS NETWORK

SECTION B: APPRAISAL AND FEASIBILITY ASSESMENT

SITE APPRAISAL

5.0 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT

6.0 SITE APPRAISAL

7.0 VISUAL APPRAISAL

8.0 INITIAL CONSULTATIONS

STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT OF NEED AND OPPORTUNITY

9.0 POLICY REVIEW

10.0 REVIEW OF SCARBOROUGHS EXISTING AND EMERGING LEISURE FACILITIES

11.0 REVIEW OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

12.0 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

13.0 SUMMARY OF NEED AND OPPORTUNITY

SECTION C: MASTERPLAN OPTIONS

14.0 MASTERPLAN CONCEPT OPTIONS

15.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

16.0 FEASIBILITY AND COMMERCIAL VIABILITY

17.0 FINAL MASTERPLAN

18.0 BROAD COSTINGS AND IMPLEMENTATION

APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1 CURRENT SITE OCCUPANCY

APPENDIX 2 INITIAL CONSULTATION RESULTS TABLE

APPENDIX 3 PUBLIC CONSULTATION BOARDS AND FEEDBACK FORM

APPENDIX 4 PUBLIC CONSULTATION RESULTS TABLE

FIGURES

Figure 1 Site Context

Figure 2 Aerial Photograph

Figure 3 Planning Context

Figure 4 Wider Greenspace and Access Network

Figure 5 Character Areas

Figure 6 Site Appraisal

Figure 7 Visual Appraisal

Figure 8 Concept Option 1 - Community Woodland with Education Focus

Figure 9 Concept Option 2 Community Woodland with Equestrian and Accommodation Focus

Figure 10 Concept Option 3a Community Woodland with Outdoor Pursuit Focus

Figure 11 Concept Option 3b - Community Woodland with Outdoor Pursuit Focus

Figure 12 Final Masterplan Zones

Figure 13 Final Masterplan


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SECTION A: STUDY CONTEXT


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Section A: Study Context

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1.15 Section B aims to identify the needs and opportunities for improvement of the site within theframework of an Appraisal and Feasibility Assessment. Site appraisal has been achieved througha landscape character assessment; site appraisal; visual appraisal; and initial consultations withkey stakeholders and site occupiers. This is followed by a strategic assessment of need andopportunity including a review of relevant national and local policies affecting the site; a reviewof Scarboroughs existing and emerging leisure facilities; a review of commercial developmentopportunities exploring the scope for the study area to accommodate commercial leisureactivities; and a review of potential funding opportunities that could be brought forward to helpfund the project, including alternative sources of external funding. Based on these findings asummary of need and opportunity has been developed identifying the suitability and compatibilityof opportunities for the site, and market demand.

1.16 Building upon the Appraisal and Feasibility Assessment, the Masterplan Options are described inSection C. These are developed through the needs and opportunities identified in the previoussection, and explored through the development of four Masterplan Concept Options that developthe site under varying levels of intervention and focus. The concept options developed are usedas the basis for Public Consultation that provides feedback on the proposals and identifiesadditional needs and aspirations of the wider public. The Feasibility and Commercial Viability ofthe masterplan concept options and the feedback from the public consultation is then used todetermine the Final Masterplan. The feasibility study is then concluded with Broad Costings and aProgramme of Implementation for the final masterplan proposals.


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Local Plan Policies and Designations within close proximity to the site

3.18 Two local plan policies designated outside the site boundary directly affects the site. Theseinclude the proposed Middle Deepdale housing development and the Seamer Road Park and Ridesite and associated Ancillary Development.

Proposed Middle Deepdale Housing Development (Policy Ha1 and Ha2)

3.19 The land directly to the south and the southeast of the site is designated as affordable housing inthe local plan (Policy Ha1 and Ha2) with approximately 800 dwellings proposed. It is intendedthat the development will help physically integrate Eastfield with the rest of Scarborough,avoiding the present feeling of segregation by Eastfield residents. This will be achieved by theprovision of major recreation facilities in a central location, common to both Eastfield and the restof the town.

Seamer Road Park and Ride Site and Ancillary Development (Policy T4, T5 and T6)

3.20 The land adjacent to the site on the western side of the railway, and to the north of the gardencentre on the A64 Seamer Road is designated as a park and ride site to improve access to thetown centre by public transport. An ancillary development to the park and ride is also proposed

with facilities to meet the needs of park and ride users at this location. It is proposed that builtdevelopment should be small scale and visually related to the existing garden centre. It should benoted that at the time the study was undertaken construction of the park and ride site wasunderway, with exception to the ancillary development.

Local Development Framework

3.21 Consideration needs to be given to the relationship these proposal have to the ongoing LDFprocess. Potentially the site could be promoted as a strategic leisure allocation and shouldperhaps feature within the Core Strategy. If the proposals are included within the LDF they mayattract funding through the Community Infrastructure Levy. This issue requires further dialoguewith the Local Planning Authority.


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SECTION B: APPRAISAL AND FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT


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Section B: Appraisal and Feasibility Assessment


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View of the self binding gravel path and footbridge

providing access up the banks of Olivers Mount

View of the road providing the only pedestrian access

around Olivers Mount

View south along the informal

dirt track that forms the

Deepdale Road bridleway

View north along the Musham Bank Road bridleway at

the High Eastfield Farm access track

Example of timber picnic area with

signage at Olivers Mount

Steel interpretation panel at

Olivers Mount

Example of timber memorial bench at

Olivers Mount

Example of timber bench at the Mere Example of timber

litter bin

Example of timber picnic bench at

the Mere

View of the timber assault course adjacent to the Mere

6.10 Two public right of way bridleways cross the agricultural fields to the south creating importantlinks between Eastfield and Scarborough. Both routes are informal dirt tracks with the firstrunning along the edge of the Middle Deepdale Valley and agricultural fields. The route is narrowwith steep slopes in some places meaning it can be difficult to traverse. The second route formspart of the High Eastfield Farm access road and runs across the agricultural fields from MushamBank to Deepdale Avenue.

Site Furniture

6.11 Site furniture is limited within the site and is only found surrounding the Mere and at the top ofOlivers Mount, to the north. At these locations site furniture is consistent in character andgenerally timber with benches, litter bins, dog bins and picnic tables located at key pointsadjacent to the lake and around the war memorial.

6.12 The formal landscape surrounding the war memorial provides a focal point for visitors due to thepanoramic views available across Scarborough. At this location two interpretation panels can befound identifying the key landmarks of Scarborough. Other than this site furniture is sparse andsignage limited to a few picnic areas.

Play and Fitness Facilities

6.13 Play and fitness facilities within the site are limited to one small timber assault course located tothe southeast of the Mere, in the adjacent grassland. This is linked to an orienteering tracksurrounding the Mere and is in reasonable condition.


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View of the water ski club pavilion at the Mere View of the football club pavilion at

Olivers Mount

View of the Auto 66 race circuit facilities at Weaponness Farm View of the Auto 66 facilities at Olivers

Mount Farm

The Olivers Mount restaurant Houses overlooking the Mere on Mere Lane

Current Occupiers6.20 A number of sports clubs currently use the site with local and district football associations using

the sports pitches and associated changing facilities at Olivers Mount. The water body at theMere is used by Scarborough Mere Angling Club and Scarborough water-ski club. Local schoolsand community groups also use the Mere for educational purposes.

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The Auto 66 club currently run race events 6 days a year on the Olivers Mount race circuit andthis provides a unique attraction to the area. Events vary in scale and can accommodate between1,000 55,000 people. The club occupy a number of buildings and facilities on the site that areused in association with the race circuit and associated events. These include Weaponness Farmand associated buildings to the east of the Mere, and Olivers Mount Farm to the east of the site.These include changing facilities and numerous areas for parking. The club also utilise the sportspitches for additional parking on race days when access to Olivers Mount is restricted.

6.22 The Olivers Mount restaurant is located to the north of the site at the top of Olivers Mount.Opening times vary during the year with the restaurant open for longer hours during the summermonths. A number of detached houses also overlook the Mere at the main entrance to the site onMere Lane.

6.23 Full details of site occupants and known leases are identified in Appendix 1 Current SiteOccupancy.


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Panoramic view northwest from Weaponness Lane towards Falsgrave

Filtered view from the Mere across the railway into

the adjacent Retail Park

View towards the A64 from the open grassland to

the south of the Mere

Panoramic view north from the top of Olivers Mount showing the dramatic view across Scarborough town centre

and the North Sea

Panoramic view from the top of Olivers Mount showing the dramatic view northwest across Scarborough

7.7 From the top of Olivers Mount and the agricultural fields views west are limited due to the maturewoodland that covers the slopes forming a visual barrier. The opposite can be found alongWeaponness Lane that overlooks the Mere. Here open panoramic views across the valley, towardsFalsgrave and Edgehill, can be found at numerous locations. The only remaining views west can befound from the Mere and associated grassland to the south. Filtered views across the railway linetowards the A64 Seamer Road can be found to the south of the Mere, with prominent long distanceviews west available from the open grassland to the south. The remaining views within the Mere arerestricted to filtered internal views due to the mature trees that surround the waterbody.

7.8 Views east from within the site are limited due to the raised landform of Knox Hill and the woodedbanks of Olivers Mount. However, long distance views north and south along the Middle DeepdaleValley can be found from numerous locations due to the existing topography.

7.9 Views north from within the site are limited to the top of Olivers Mount due to the wooded bankssurrounding the mount. Here viewing points have been created near the war memorial, providingdramatic panoramic views north across Scarborough and the North Sea.


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the needs of host communities whilst protecting environmental quality and tranquillity of the area is


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p g q y q yalso stressed by these strategies.

Social Inclusion and Community Development9.28 The importance of working in partnership with local communities to deliver environmental benefits is

recognised by numerous national strategies such as Living Places: Cleaner, Safer, Greener,Securing the Future: The UK Sustainable Development Strategy, Countryside In and AroundTowns amongst others. Regionally, strategies such as Yorkshire Forwards Regional EconomicStrategy recognises the importance of engaging communities to ensure investments in places,people and businesses are undertaken correctly and meet the needs of the local communities withregards to improving quality of life. In particular the Regional Spatial Strategy for Yorkshire and theHumber to 2016 encourages informed and active participation of local communities in the planningof their areas.

Education and Lifelong Learning

9.29 Regional and national policies emphasise the importance of the natural environment in relation toeducation7. The regional forestry strategy for Yorkshire and The Humber Region clearly makes acase for this, emphasising the educational opportunities offered by woodlands, and promoting

increased use of the regions trees and woodlands as a resource and venue for education,interpretation, lifelong learning and skills training. This is reflected in a number of other regionalstrategies which stress the importance of increasing the educational value of the naturalenvironment.8

7Securing the Future: The UK Sustainable Development Strategy8Regional Spatial Strategy for Yorkshire and the Humber to 2016


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confidentiality reasons. This is not to say that such uses are not viable, but that an indication ofmarket confidence is more likely to come from site facilitators such as the two aforementioned


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developers, rather than individual operators.

11.30 Equestrian-related facilities are less likely to be viable, based on an assessment of current take-upand demand for the sport. An equestrian facility at Olivers Mount is also likely to undermine existing

operators in the area and out price its local target market.


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Item Description Quantity Unit Rate TOTAL Comments

The Mere (Area = 14,2847m2)

1 Pond desilting - 75,469m2, provisional silt at 1m depth 75,469 m3 10.00 754,690.00 Depth to be confirmed on site,

price based on silt dispersed on


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price based on silt dispersed onsite2 Life belts 9 Nr 180.00 1,620.00 Based on TEP known rates

3 Bird feeding stations 4 Nr 1,200.00 4,800.00 Based on TEP known rates

4 Seating (based on standard robust timber bench) 9 Nr 600.00 5,400.00 Based on TEP known rates

5 Warning signs (based on standard robust steel signage) 3 Nr 360.00 1,080.00 Based on TEP known rates

6 Signage (based on standard robust finger post signage) 5 Nr 510.00 2,550.00 Based on TEP known rates

7 Interpretat ion boards 1 Nr 1,800.00 1,800.00 in front of the education centre

8 Litter bin (based on standard metal l itter bin) 5 Nr 360.00 1,800.00 Based on TEP known rates

9 Dog bin (based on standard metal dog bin) 5 Nr 240.00 1,200.00 Based on TEP known rates10 Education centre with restaurant / caf 1 item - 0.00 to be confirmed by architects

11 Improvement to existing parking area 1 item 10,200.00 10,200.00 Based on TEP known rates

TOTAL COST 785,140.00

Middle Deepdale Valley planting work (Area = 119,980m2)12 Wildf lower meadow 119,980 m2 0.24 28,795.20 Based on TEP known rates

13 Individual tree planting - feathered tree planting 150 Nr 15.60 2,340.00 Based on TEP known rates

14 Paths (based on average of 2m wide, self-binding gravel path with timber edgings) 965 Lin.m 36.00 34,740.00 Based on TEP known rates



Item Description Quantity Unit Rate TOTAL Comments

Olivers Mount (Area = 108,416m2)

1 Healthy living route - 4m wide tarmac path 2,393 lin.m 180.00 430,740.00 Based on TEP known rates

2 Paths (based on average of 2m wide self-binding gravel path with timber edgings) 1 676 Lin m 36 00 60 336 00 Based on TEP known rates


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2 Paths (based on average of 2m wide, self-binding gravel path with timber edgings) 1,676 Lin.m 36.00 60,336.00 Based on TEP known rates

3 Improvement to existing footpath. Price includes clearance of vegetation and top off the self-binding gravel 1,505 lin.m 6.00 9,030.00 Based on TEP known rates

4 Seating (based on standard robust timber bench) 10 Nr 600.00 6,000.00 Based on TEP known rates

5 Warning signs (based on standard robust steel signage) 2 Nr 360.00 720.00 Based on TEP known rates

6 Interpretation boards 3 Nr 1,800.00 5,400.00 In front of the monument

7 Litter bin (based on standard metal l itter bin) 10 Nr 360.00 3,600.00 Based on TEP known rates

8 Dog bin (based on standard metal dog bin) 5 Nr 240.00 1,200.00 Based on TEP known rates

9 Improvements to parking areas 1 item 10,200.00 10,200.00 Exact work to be confirmed onsite

10 Extra Heavy Standard tree avenue planting 94 Nr. 108.00 10,152.00 Based on TEP known rates

11 Lighting feature 1 item 51,000.00 51,000.00 to be confirmed by designer

12 Sport pavilion refurbishment 1 item 24,000.00 24,000.00 to be confirmed by architects

13 Woodland management - approximate 40 ha 1 item 36,000.00 36,000.00 Based on TEP known rates


Other Green Space

14 General footpath - 2m wide self binding gravel surfacing with timber edging 2,637 Lin.m 36.00 94,932.00 Based on TEP known rates

15 Improvement to existing footpath. Price includes clearance of vegetation and top up the self-binding gravel 2,499 lin.m 6.00 14,994.00 Based on TEP known rates

16 Individual tree planting - feathered tree planting 79 no 15.60 1,232.40 Based on TEP known rates


Sub To tal fo r al l Zones 2,916,159.92

Preliminaries - 7% 204,131.19

Contingencies - 10% 291,615.99

12 m on ths Mai nt enan ce - 5% 145,808.00

GRAND TOTAL 3,557,715.10


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Table 5: Short and Medium Term Actions for Development

Olivers Mount and t he Mere Masteplan Actions Schedule*

SHORT TERM ACTIONS (1-2 years)

Priority Description Partner

Potentialtype of

agreement

Potentialdeveloper

Potential Output


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Priority Description Partner g

1Secure planning permission andprepare site for first phase of Eco-lodgedevelopment (3.8ha) south of Mere

SBC Land saleCoastlineLeisure

50-60 lodges(depends onspecification).

2Begin discussions with potentialdevelopers regarding regional sportspark

SBC Joint Venture

UKSports,Apollo

Leisure

Mix leisure uses,extreme sports,cinemas, surfdome

etc

3

Begin discussions with Kebble Homesas to Driving Range on their land(10.8ha) across from South Cliffs GolfCourse

SBC -

SouthCliffs GolfCourse,IvanOliver

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MEDIUM TERM ACTIONS

4

Secure planning permission andprepare site for further phase of Eco-lodge development (12.8ha) south of

Mere

SBC Land saleCoastlineLeisure

150-200 lodges(depends on

specification)



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APPENDICES


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APPENDIX 1CURRENT SITE OCCUPANCY

1. The following list and drawing D1503.012A Current Site Occupancy identify the current site occupants and the tenancy agreements held with Scarborough Borough Council. The drawing also identifies the locationsof any Auto 66 proposals/aspirations for the site. The areas tenancies identified are based on information provided by Scarborough Borough Council at the time of the study.

Current Site Occupants

2. Site: High Eastfield FarmPlot: 770.004


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Name: Mrs SimpsonRent Type: BDDCommencement: 06/04/72Lease Term:Expiry Date:Lease Notice Date:

3. Site: Olivers Mount FarmPlot: 733.026Name: Mr Peter Hillaby (Scarborough Racing Combine Ltd)

Rent Type: BDDCommencement: 06/10/07Lease Term: 9Expiry Date: 05/10/16Lease Notice Date: 05/04/16User: Agricultural use of Olivers Mount FarmAssignment: Permitted to let house on shorthold tenency

4. Site: Land on Olivers Mount Road & MountainsidePlot: 733.012Name: Mr Peter Hillaby (Scarborough Racing Combine Ltd)Rent Type: BDD

Commencement: 06/04/95Lease Term: 0Expiry Date: 05/10/97Lease Notice Date:Alterations:User: Agricultural tenancy grazing onlyAssignment: Not permitted

5. Site: Olivers Mount Racing CircuitPlot: 733.010Name: Mr Peter Hillaby (Auto 66 Club)Rent Type:Commencement: 01/10/03Lease Term: 3Expiry Date: 30/09/06Lease Notice Date: 30/03/06Alterations: Use of circuit not to commence before 8m on any dayUser: Road racing circuitAssignment:

6. Site: Weaponness Farmhouse


Plot: 733.007Name: Mr Peter Hillaby (PMH Promotions Ltd)Rent Type: BDDCommencement: 01/10/97Lease Term: 28Expiry Date: 30/09/25Lease Notice Date: 30/03/25

Alterations: Not without consentUser: activities associated with road racing circuit and club house


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Assignment: Not permitted. Letting of house on shorthold permitted

7. Site: Olivers Mount CafePlot: 733.002Name: Mr & Mrs PerryRent Type: QDDCommencement: 01/01/06Lease Term: 15Expiry Date: 31/12/20Lease Notice Date: 31/06/20

Alterations:User: CafeAssignment: Not permitted

8. Site: The Mere (Lease of fishing rights)Plot: 733.004Name: Mr MacCallaugh (Scarborough Mere Angling Club)Rent Type: ADDCommencement: 01/04/98Lease Term: 3Expiry Date: 31/03/01Lease Notice Date: 30/09/00

Alterations: Not without consentUser: Fishing for angling club, other clubs and day visitorsAssignment: Not permitted

9. Site: Part of the Mere (Lease)Plot: 733.005Name: Mr Jordon (Scarborough Waterski Club)Rent Type: QDDCommencement: 01/04/89Lease Term: 28Expiry Date: 31/03/17Lease Notice Date: 30/09/16Alterations:User: Waterskiing/clubAssignment: Not permitted


10. Site: 45.06 acres @ Weaponness Farm,Plot: 733.009Name: Mr GreenRent Type: BDDCommencement: 06/04/86Lease Term: 0Expiry Date:

Lease Notice Date:Alterations:U A i l l


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User: AgriculturalAssignment:

11. Site: Field 253B, Weaponness (Grazing rights)Plot: 733.027Name: Mrs SmithRent Type: BDDCommencement: 01/05/04Lease Term: 0Expiry Date: 30/04/07

Lease Notice Date: 30/10/06Alterations:User:Assignment:

12. Site: Site for TV Relay StnPlot: 733.001Name: Crown Castle InternationalRent Type: BDDCommencement: 01/09/94Lease Term: 0Expiry Date: 31/08/08

Lease Notice Date: 29/02/08Alterations: Not to crop trees without consentUser: Television relay station at Olivers MountAssignment: Not permitted-licenses approved to share mast



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1. The following drawings show the boards used for the public consultations held at the Falsgrave Community Centre and the Eastfield Community Centre during April and May 2008.


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2. The feedback form shown below was used during the public consultation to gain comments and feedback on the four masterplan concept options.


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Q2 Which formal and informal facilities and activities would you like to see on the site?

Formal and InformalActivities

EastfieldConsultation(33 formsreceived)

TownTeam(10

formsreceived)

FalsgraveConsultation(52 formsreceived)

Receivedby post

(38Received)

Completedonline(11

responses)

Total(144

FeedbackForms

received)

Total%

Community Woodland 20 9 16 31 11 87 60%

Wildlife trails 20 9 14 30 11 84 58%

Picnic areas 18 8 18 27 10 81 56%

Formal and InformalActivities

EastfieldConsultation(33 formsreceived)

TownTeam(10

formsreceived)

FalsgraveConsultation(52 formsreceived)

Receivedby post

(38Received)

Completedonline(11

responses)

Total(144

FeedbackForms

received)

Total%

Informal mountain bikecircuits

8 3 11 9 4 35 24%

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Picnic areasWildflower meadows 17 9 13 30 10 79 55%

Woodland trails 15 9 15 28 10 77 53%

Wildlife zone within theMere

15 8 18 27 7 75 52%

Caf building at theMere

16 8 17 20 7 68 47%

Angling zone with newwater body, anglingcentre and caf.

10 9 19 20 9 67 46%

Cycle trails 17 6 14 20 6 63 43%

Adventute play area 12 7 14 22 7 62 43%

Pedestrian bridge to theMere

16 7 11 21 5 60 41%

Community farm/farmpark with educationcentre and shop

15 6 14 15 6 56 39%

Bridleways 12 8 8 16 8 52 36%

Fitness trails 8 6 11 17 4 46 32%Sports pitches 4 7 14 14 6 45 31%

Community allotmentswith education centreand shop

10 5 9 13 6 43 30%

Cliff lift at Olivers Mount18 1 8 13 4 44 30%

Extreme sports includingfacilities such as BMXtrack, assualt course,

skate park, climbingwalls, 'Go Ape' etc

13 1 11 8 4 37 26%

Landmark viewing tower10 4 4 13 4 35 24%

Sports centre with allweather pitches andhealth and fitness club

8 3 6 10 4 31 21%

Watersports centre withnew waterbody and caf

9 2 7 11 1 30 21%

Formal parkland 5 4 5 11 4 29 20%

Activity centre buildingwith indoor extremesports and caf, meetingroom and exhibitionspace

6 2 6 10 4 28 19%

Equestrian centre withriding schools

2 6 3 8 5 24 17%

Eco lodges 3 5 4 6 4 22 15%Landmark gatewayfeature

2 3 2 10 4 21 14%

Hotel adjacent to P&Rsite 5 1 3 5 2 16 13%

Regional sports facilitysuch as surf/snow dome

5 0 2 10 2 19 13%

Motocross andadvanced driving course

3 0 3 2 2 10 7%

4/5 star hotel withformal landscapedgardens

0 1 1 3 3 8 6%


Q3 Additional comments provided relating to the concept options

General Positive Negative Suggestions

Eastfield

ConsultationThis is a good idea but there should be more foryounger people not just older, If you had morethings for the younger people it could be then


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things for the younger people it could be thenused by all ages and the younger populationwould not be left out

We do not want a hotel or eco lodges. There aresufficient hotels and campsites alreadyBring the swing boats back to the Mere

Extreme sports will be popular here as well asanimal farm

Transport from the Bastfield side needs to belooked at and improved. No hotel

The area needs to be kept green and quiet - as agreen lung for Eastfield. Conservation areas/centreswanted to preserve deer, badgers and other wildlifeon site. More tree planting. Cable car to Oliversmount from south cliff. Wardens to protect againstvandalism. Some rural activities. A really exceptionalfacility like a snowdome or wave pool might be anoption

New hotels, holiday homes, commercialdevelopment not wanted

I dont think a hotel is a good idea. If a disabledperson wanted to go there it wouldn't be easy toget there and back.

Be prepared for bad weather

Small land train around the Mere.

Wheelchair friendlyEquestrian centres have been tried at Irton andother areas in the past and have not generatedany interest from other parts of Yorkshire, or anyother parts of the country, to Scarborough

A consultation of 3pm to 7pm is not enough toestablish a true and correct record of what thecommunity prefers

Hoping the activities are affordable for local people

Make extreme sports centre on 3b smaller.Make it affordable. Protect wildlife.

Dog waste bins. Litter bins. Make itaffordable. Make the sports centre on 3bsmaller. Ice skating.

Ice skating. Protect wildlife. Swimming.Affordable.



The amount of green area is impressive but wouldlike to see the most of it all over, not just at thefurther end towards town. I like the fact that there isa lot of fitness activities, but I think that the sportscentre is too close to Eastfield, when we alreadyhave a Pindans sports centre.

Would love to see a whole different rangeand colours of wild flowers on themeadows and maybe an Art centre andspaces for artists to paint the surroundingareas.

Town Team


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Attracting educational needs and facilities.BMX/skate board park. Model boating,occasional motorsport. Morecountryside/park activities.

Option 1 offers the opportunity to create a diverse,natural, local habitat from monocultural farmland. Abridge over the railway from the P&R would bring morepeople to the Mere and a connecting route fromWeaponess car park would really help (i.e. up behindthe old gas depot)

Option2/3a put a ''commercial barrier'' between thenew communities in Eastfield and the communitywoodland. Option 2/3a/3b create new destinationsfor car journeys e.g. putting a sports centre where itis in 3a/3b will lead to more car journeys within thetown.

I think we should pick and mix between the options

Sports centre to be kept where it is butexpanded. Mere to be kept for fishing(whole area)

We have quite a number of good distancerunners in our area (see S.E.N.) both ladiesand gents, boys and girls. Could there be acircuit formulated where by athletes run anumber of circuits i.e. Balmoral, Co.

Durham on TVRetain natural woodland as much as feasible andthe equestrian centre idea is my favourite.

We dont know whether we'll lose our sports centreon Filey Rd - this is a much better location for healthand fitness gym, tennis courts, all weather pitchesetc. Good access to public transport etc. If we losethis then sports centre facilities would have to beprovided within this Olivers Mount area - and madeaccessible to new housing and existing townhousing by public transport. Important to link Mereand it's facilities with new housing corridor

incorporating adventure playground, bmx track etc



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On the whole the first option seems to be the best forthe community

May have problems with equestrian centre due toA64 problems. Charm Park tried to do regional showjumping/dressage but not attractive due to trafficdelays on A64. Very low attendance.

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There is not any toilets and I dont like that becausewhat if you needed the toilet, you would not be ableto go.

We would like to restrict commercial development toan absolute minimum

Toilets, caf/kiosk, up-grade park -Swings/slides. Resurface paths so theydont get all muddy and boggy. Better paththrogh blue bell woods. Golf, boats, Betterfencing along railway track side. Mend thestone jetty. Cut back trees (over hanging)

Community farms need a lot of finance to keep ahigh standard of animal welfare. This developmentneed to be as informal as possible. We mustremember that this is one of the main gateways toScarborough.

Need to consult with Edgehill communityassociation to link to their future plans fro EdgehillHeights estates. They have been looking indeveloping the Edgehill community woodland area

and there may be links.There are very few flat areas in Scarborough wherechildren/young people can just play ball games soperhaps an informal play area.

Generally I would prefer the area to stay as it is withless motor bike racing. Lets preserve this semi-ruralenvironment as an escape from shops, workplaces''entertainment'' etc.

The current activities generate excessive amounts oflitter which is not cleared up often enough. If anyalterations are made on Olivers Mount/Mere areathere must be a much improved level ofmaintenance/management, and how is this to befunded? 650 acres to be extensively used will requirevastly increased budget for maintenance. Currentlythere are unofficial motorbike races on Olivers Mountwhich are both dangerous and noisy (speed limit is30mph but not enforced). There are wild deer livingon the mount; more activity and traffic will affectthem.

Option 3 is my prefered option. With an amendment- bottom left 15ha - delete potential comercialdevelopment and add community farm/park etc.


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Additional facilities or activities people would like to see on thesite

Additional Facilities andActivities

Eastfield Town Team Falsgrave Postal Total

Sculptures 1

Soft play areas (forchildren 6-10)

1

Paddle boats/Dinghys 9


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g y/Canoe/Pedalo boats

9

Sports affordable tolocal people

1

Cable car from town toOlivers Mount

1

Deer/Badger

preserve/rescue centre

1

Museum for wildlife 1

Facilities for teenagers 1

Treasure Island 2

Small pitch andputt/Crazy golf

2

Swimming pool 3

Art Centre 1

Model Boating 2

Bird watching 2

Toilets 8

Jetty 1

Shuttle bus service 1

Adequate parking 2

Dry/Indoor Ski Slope 4

Paint ball 2

Outdoor ice rink(Winter)

1

Facilities for radiocontrolledcars/planes/boats

5

Class room facilities 1

Traffic calmingmeasures 1CCTV/Park ranger 1

Cycle track 2

Railway 1

Go Ape' style activity 1


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