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Proposed Mixed Use Development Comprising Class 4 Business
Units and Retirement Living Housing
Former Ben Sayers Factory
Heugh Road, North Berwick
Pre-Application Consultation Report
September 2014
Pagoda Public Relations 4 Eyre Place
Edinburgh, EH3 5EP 0131 556 0770
www.pagodapr.com
CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
INTRODUCTION 2
CONSULTATION METHODS AND ACTIVITIES 3
STATISTICAL FEEDBACK 7
RESPONSES FROM McCARTHY & STONE 9
GRAPHICAL RESULTS 13
APPENDIX ITEMS 17
1. List of stakeholders 17
2. Letter to immediate neighbours 18
3. Feedback form 19
4. Newsletter and comment card 21
5. Advert and media coverage 24
6. Exhibition boards 31
7. Website 43
8. Tables of responses 44
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report outlines the pre-application consultation activity for McCarthy & Stone’s proposal to
develop the former Ben Sayers factory on Tantallon Road.
The site is just to the south of Recreation Park, on the roundabout at Heugh Road and Tantallon
Road, marking the junction of two of the main arterial routes into North Berwick.
Ben Sayers vacated the factory in 2003. Current tenants, theSPACE, an indoor skate park, soft play
and café obtained temporary planning permission to use the site and have a lease with the owner
which is due to end in March 2015, regardless of the success of McCarthy & Stone’s application.
Consultation activity included:
Briefing for local businesses and immediate residential neighbours held in the St Andrew
Blackadder Church
Presentation to North Berwick Community Council and Q&A session
Briefing to Councillors from North Berwick Coastal ward of East Lothian Council
Public exhibition attended by 58 local people at St Andrew Blackadder Church on
18.08.14. People were invited via:
o Coverage in the East Lothian Courier via an advert (08.08.14) and a press release
(15.08.14)
o additional press coverage in the East Lothian News on 13.08.14 and via their
Twitter account
o a newsletter delivered door to door to approximately 1,250 households and
businesses along with freepost reply comment cards
o posters issued to St Andrew Blackadder Church, North Berwick Library and the
Hope Rooms on Forth Street.
o email invitations to local ward councillors, constituency MP and MSP,regional
MSPs and representatives from North Berwick Community Council and other
business and interest groups
Freepost reply feedback forms made available at the public exhibition
A freephone information line, website and email service for enquiries about the
proposal and exhibition and to allow people to provide feedback
Responses show 77% of respondents completing a feedback form or comment card support the
proposal. 79% of those filling in a feedback form think more retirement accommodation is needed in
the area and 64% believe the mix of retirement homes and business units is a good use of the site.
93% of those attending the exhibition and completing a feedback form are supportive of the
proposal.
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INTRODUCTION
This report has been prepared by Pagoda Public Relations on behalf of McCarthy & Stone in respect
of its proposal to develop the former Ben Sayers factory on Tantallon Road into retirement
apartments and business units.
The retirement development will consist of 41 one and two bedroom apartments, with shared living
spaces, guest accommodation and a house manager. A new entrance to the site will be created off
Heugh Road, with 29 parking spaces and shared landscaped gardens to the rear of the site.
To the south of the site, the proposal includes the development of new business units, with a
minimum space of 530m2 which will attract and retain companies to the area. An additional 413m2
could be made available, allowing for a total maximum space of 943m2 with associated parking.
The development has been designed to complement the neighbouring buildings and the surrounding
Conservation Area, with the majority of the existing mature trees on the boundary of the site to be
retained.
Community consultation aimed to offer members of the public, local elected and community
representatives opportunities to:
be informed about the proposal via a range of materials such as newsletters and media coverage
engage with the development team through a public exhibition
provide feedback and comments on the proposal, which will be considered prior to a planning application being submitted
This report:
outlines the community consultation process conducted for the proposed development
demonstrates who has been consulted, when and where
sets out the information gathered from consultees during the consultation
explains how responses were given to questions raised
identifies specifically any steps taken following consultation to amend or consult further on the proposal
contains a copy of all exhibition materials
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CONSULTATION METHODS AND ACTIVITIES
Immediate neighbour and business briefing meetings – 15.07.14
Immediate residential and business neighbours were invited to meet with members of the
development team and preview the plans and artists impressions at St Andrew Blackadder Church
on Tuesday 15 July.
Invitation letters (appendix 2) were delivered door to door by a member of the project team who
was able to discuss the proposal and answer any questions relating to the consultation.
All three local businesses who were met face-to-face during delivery indicated they were generally
supportive of the proposals and declined the meeting offer. Initial discussions with theSPACE also
indicated they had no issues with the proposals and recognised it was independent of their lease,
which they were happy was extended to March 2015.
Three out of the six immediate residential neighbours attended the meetings which were hosted by:
Michael Vipond, Design Director, The Planning Bureau
Jason Steele, Regional Land Director, McCarthy & Stone
Lynne Veitch, Account Director, Pagoda PR
Neighbours attending also expressed their support, indicating that they preferred it to a previous
affordable housing and business unit proposal and thought it would help to visually improve the
appearance of the area.
As a result of feedback from the immediate neighbours, McCarthy & Stone agreed to:
investigate the retention of the existing cherry trees to the front of the site
consider suggestions for the use of different building materials, such as they colour of roof tiles, which they would review with the Planning Department
liaise with the Transportation Department to investigate the possibility of introducing a crossing from the site across Tantallon Road
Community Council Presentation – 15.07.14
Following on from the one-to-one meetings that day, the same team presented the proposal and
drawings to North Berwick Community Council and answered a wide range of questions covering:
the relationship between the business units and the retirement development
support McCarthy & Stone could offer to the current occupiers of the factory site to relocate
the transportation of goods through the town
provision of a pedestrian crossing across Tantallon Road
the potential impact on local day care centres
amount of business unit space
restriction of sales to the over 60s and local residents and sub-letting
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The community council indicated they would take a collective view on the proposal once the
application was submitted.
North Berwick Coastal Ward – 11.08.14
A similar briefing meeting was arranged for local ward councillors, with two of them being able to
attend. Steve Wiseman, Managing Director for McCarthy & Stone in Scotland and Lynne Veitch,
Account Director for Pagoda PR outlined the proposal, the drawings and the community consultation
work being undertaken. This included information on updates to the proposal which were being
considered as a result of consultation feedback.
The following areas were discussed at the meeting:
car parking and provision in relation to the existing Craigleith development in North Berwick
traffic management arrangements
building plan specifications per unit and for overall development
possible available sizes of business units
As a result of feedback from Councillors, the car parking provision was reviewed and increased from
25 to 29 spaces. Additional information was also made available relating to the size and layout of
the retirement development and business units.
Public Exhibition – 18.08.14
Local people were invited to attend a public exhibition on Monday 18 August, from 2pm to 8pm in
the Main Hall of St Andrew Blackadder Church, St Andrew Street.
Approximately 1,250 newsletter invitations (appendix 4) were distributed door-to-door in the week
preceding the exhibition to residents and businesses most directly affected by the proposed
development. Further deliveries were made to properties along the High Street to ensure local
businesses would be aware of the exhibition (see map overleaf).
It included a freepost reply comment card (appendix 4), for people to provide initial feedback before
a closing date on Wednesday 20 August 2014.
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An advert (appendix 5) was placed in the local newspaper, the East Lothian Courier, over seven days
in advance of the event (08.08.14). Press releases highlighting the event were also issued to the East
Lothian Courier and the East Lothian News before the event. The Courier featured an article in their
15 August edition, and while unable to feature it in their paper, the News added the story to their
website on 14 August, and highlighted it via their Twitter account (all featured in appendix 5).
The exhibition consisted of 12 panels (appendix 6) explaining the proposal, including architectural
drawings and artist impressions of the proposed development, and providing further details about
McCarthy & Stone. Other materials included versions of the development with different coloured
roofing, as requested by the immediate neighbours, and large scale versions of the impressions and
site plans with individual unit sizes as suggested by the local councillors.
The following members of the project team were available to discuss the proposals and answer
questions:
Steve Wiseman, Regional Managing Director, McCarthy & Stone
Rob Cartledge, Director, The Planning Bureau, Planning Consultant
Andrew Nicoll, Architect, The Planning Bureau, Design Consultant
Lynne Veitch, Account Director, Pagoda PR, Communications Consultant
Rob Mackie, Account Executive, Pagoda PR, Communications Consultant
Lorna Saunders, Consultancy Manager, Pagoda PR, Communications Consultant
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Public exhibition attendance
58 people attended the exhibition. This included two members of North Berwick Community
Council and several immediate neighbours.
Attendees were generally positive about the event, with no recurring concerns.
A full list of stakeholder invitations is provided in appendix 1.
All visitors were invited to complete a feedback form after viewing the exhibition (appendix 3).
These could be posted in the ballot box at the venue or returned later in a pre-paid reply envelope.
Freephone information line – 0800 088 4322 and email enquiry service enquiry service –
A freephone information line and email enquiry service were made available for the public to find
out more details about the proposal and consultation and answer any questions.
These will remain live during the course of the application to provide updates on the proposal and to allow people to make further enquiries.
Website
A website (appendix 7) - www.mccarthyandstone-consultation.co.uk/northberwick was established
to provide further information and news updates about the proposal and links to the exhibition
material. This will remain live for the duration of the application.
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STATISTICAL FEEDBACK
47 people in total provided feedback via 19 comment cards and 28 feedback forms.
Feedback forms were only made available at the exhibition and asked specific questions relating to
the proposal on display, whereas comment cards were delivered prior to the event and only asked if
people support the outline proposals.
Responses are attached as tables in appendix 8. For reasons of confidentiality, they have been kept
anonymous for the report to East Lothian Council by removing names and addresses, but leaving in
the relevant postcodes.
Overall results:
36 of the 47 respondents (77%) were very supportive or supportive, with seven people
(15%) not supportive and four people (9%) unsure. It is important to note that all those
unsupportive responded via comment card, so had not had the opportunity to view the
proposals in detail.
Responses from the feedback forms:
12 respondents (43%) were very supportive, 14 (50%) were supportive and two (7%) were
neutral. No respondents were unsupportive.
18 respondents (65%) thought the proposed mix of retirement accommodation and business
units was a good use for the site, nine (32%) were unsure and one (4%) did not believe it was
a good use.
22 respondents (79%) indicated further provision of retirement housing is needed in North
Berwick for local people but four respondents (14%) did not believe it was needed. Two
respondents left this blank (7%).
Respondents were asked to indicate which of the following elements of the proposal
appealed to them:
o 24 (86%) said creation of quality retirement accommodation in the local area
o 21 (75%) said redeveloping an underused site with visual improvements to the area
o 17 (61%) said quality design and architecture
o 8 (29%) said the location
o 12 (43%) said the creation of the business units
Respondents were given space to record other elements that appealed to them which
included:
o excellent use of an underused site
o The flexibility of the business units ie more smaller units or less but larger units
o it is handy for the beach
o keep design of roof grey as on proposed drawings, not red
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26 respondents (93%) found the consultation very informative or informative. Only two
respondents (7%) believed it was not informative, citing the lack of specific pricing for an
apartment, which McCarthy & Stone clarified is not available at such an early stage in the
planning process.
Respondents were invited to indicate if there were any elements of the proposal that did not appeal
to them. Most respondents (14 people or 50%), indicated there were no elements of the proposal
that did not appeal, one respondent (4%) was unsure and five (18%) left it blank.
Eight respondents (29%) indicated there were elements of the proposal that did not appeal. Three
of these (11%) related to the internal fixtures and fittings of the retirement development rather than
the outline plans, four (14%) did not like the location, considering it to be too far out of town and
one (4%) indicated that the pavements needed to be made wider. Two people (7%) cited the lack of
parking as a potential issue, considering the over 60s market to require more than proposed.
It is important to note that all those with comments remained supportive of the proposal, with the
exception of two (7%), who were neutral.
Open ended comments from comment cards and feedback forms
Respondents were invited to provide any further comments on the feedback forms and the
comment cards. These highlighted some further information relating to the proposal.
Two (4%) harboured hopes that the pavement should be made wider to make it safer for older
people and wheelchairs, and two (4%) feel a pedestrian crossing is required.
Four respondents (9%) mentioned via comment card that they had concerns over the future of
theSpace, current tenants of the site and if there was anything that could be done to help them.
Four respondents (9%) also questioned whether affordable housing would be a better option for the
site.
Additional positive comments from comment cards and feedback forms
Additionally, a number of positive comments made were about the proposal and the consultation.
Some of these are quoted below:
Good luck! We have always been very impressed with the quality /look of your developments
Fantastic proposal and reflects the needs of this community. A sensitive design
I think it would make a great improvement to the area
Cannot see too much wrong with this proposal
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RESPONSES TO THE CONSULTATION AND CHANGES TO THE PROPOSAL
As a direct result of consultation McCarthy & Stone have made amendments to the proposal and
also offer the following formal responses:
Future of theSpace
It was clear from verbal feedback from the consultation theSpace is a much loved
community facility and relocation of its services will be seen as a loss to the town. There
was a perception that the McCarthy & Stone proposal was linked to the future of theSpace
and was contributing to its relocation plans. Four people recorded these reservations on a
form.
Response from McCarthy & Stone
McCarthy & Stone’s proposal is completely independent of theSPACE whose lease is with the
site owner. We understand this lease will expire in March 2015 and that redevelopment of
the site will progress whether it is our proposal or one from another developer in the future.
We’re committed to engaging with and supporting the local communities we build and live
in. It’s clear that theSPACE is an important local facility for young people, children and
families and as such we’re in discussions with them to see what support we could offer in
their relocation plans, if our application is successful. This could include an extended lease of
the existing premises.
TheSPACE had secured temporary planning permission to use the factory site. From speaking
to them, we understand their long term plan is to move to a bigger site in East Lothian that
will allow them to grow and reach its full potential and that they are currently examining all
viable options in the local area.
Affordable housing and local sales
Feedback from local elected representatives raised reservations over the loss of this site for
affordable housing. They also questioned claims that McCarthy & Stone housing can help to
free up local housing stock in the area for sale in the general market and asked for evidence
to support this.
It should be noted that this was less of an issue for local community members, and in some
instances, particularly neighbours to the site, McCarthy & Stone’s proposals were preferable
to affordable housing.
McCarthy & Stone believes its proposal offers the best possible solution for redeveloping the
site to bring it into a mixed use residential and business development, which complements
the surrounding area.
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An independent report by Contact Consulting commissioned by McCarthy & Stone concludes
that there is a real need for specialist housing for the elderly which is also a priority.
Furthermore, there has been little development interest in the site since Ben Sayers closed in
2003. A planning application by Lidl was refused in 2006.
In 2011 East Lothian Council recognised that development of the site for business use only
was not viable and recommended it become mixed use, with a preference for affordable
housing and business units. However, to date, there have been no viable proposals brought
forward.
Research by McCarthy & Stone from over 45,000 homes in over 1,000 developments across
the UK shows that most residents move from within a five mile radius. Sales of McCarthy &
Stone’s two most recent comparable developments in Pitlochry and St Andrews support this
with local sales figures of 46% and 71% respectively.
In turn, this can free up local family homes onto the market as older people downsize. The
Institute of Public Care estimates that an average McCarthy & Stone retirement living
development of 45 apartments will release £7.53 million worth of housing
Research by the University of Reading shows that the majority of purchases of owner
occupied retirement housing have moved from larger dwellings with 63% moving from 3 or 4
bedroom properties and 80% having moved from a bungalow, detached or semi detached
house.
Business unit space
Overall it was felt that the provision of both retirement housing and business unit space was
a good use for the site. However, some elected and community council representatives
questioned the proportion of business unit space to residential space indicating they felt it
should be a higher ratio of business units. There was also a concern that the business units
should be built quickly along with the housing and enquiries about the potential business
interest.
McCarthy & Stone have thoroughly assessed the site layout and believe that the proportion
of retirement housing and business units it is proposing is the only viable way forward. An
independent Viability Assessment by Alder King has confirmed that other options including
affordable housing and greater business space are non viable.
A total of 943 square meters (10,150sq f) is proposed for the business unit space, and this will
be built concurrent with the Retirement Housing. From discussions with the site owner we
understand that there has already been interest for businesses including a dental surgery,
cafe and dance studio.
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Parking Spaces
Feedback from the local councillors and several people from the exhibition questioned
whether the allocation of parking spaces was sufficient given overspill issues at the existing
McCarthy & Stone development, Craigleith View in North Berwick, and its location slightly
outwith the town centre.
Response from McCarthy & Stone
McCarthy &Stone has considerable experience in providing car parking for retirement
developments having completed over 1,000 similar developments throughout the UK.
From research, retirement developments generally require much lower levels of parking
provision than traditional housing developments due to their close location to local shops
and services. Many residents who drive often give up car ownership on moving.
Developments very rarely provide 100% parking provision.
It was recognised that, as this site is further from the town centre, parking provision should
be higher than average (usually one third of housing units), and initially it was recommended
to be just over 50%.
However, given issues with parking at the existing Craigleith View development (which has
16 spaces, 38% of units) and community feedback the number of proposed spaces has been
increased from 25 to 29 spaces. This is one of the highest provisions for a McCarthy & Stone
development and is 21% more than its similar development, Bellevue Court, in Dunbar.
Due consideration was also given to a lay-by along Heugh Road, as suggested in the
feedback, but it was felt this could add to traffic disruption near the roundabout and would
impact on attractive landscaping and public views.
Pedestrian crossing and traffic flows
Throughout the consultation reference was made to the volume of traffic on Tantallon and
Heugh Roads and the need for a pedestrian cross close to the retirement development if the
application is successful. Two people also recorded this on a form.
A small number of people had questioned whether there would be an increase in traffic,
some citing the difference made when the Tesco was developed.
Response from McCarthy & Stone
McCarthy & Stone is investigating the possibility of adding a pedestrian crossing in
discussions with the transport department of East Lothian Council
Unlike other development types, particularly commercial, and even other residential tenures,
McCarthy & Stone retirement developments typically have lower levels of car ownership. As
a result, there will be a negligible increase in traffic to the area. Additionally, the site has
good public transport links into the centre of town.
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Building materials and cherry trees
One of the immediate neighbours suggested that different building materials, particularly
the colour of the roof tiles, may be more suitable to blend in with the local housing. They
also asked if it would be possible to retain the existing cherry trees to the front of the site.
Response from McCarthy & Stone
McCarthy & Stone investigated the possibility of using different building materials,
particularly the use of red roof tiles rather than grey. These options were presented to the
community at the public exhibition. Verbal feedback confirmed that there was a larger
preference for the grey roof tiles. The final solution will be agreed with East Lothian Council
to ensure it complements the surrounding buildings.
Unlike previous proposals for the site the proposed building is set back from both Tantallon
and Heugh Road to provide an attractive landscape setting.
The existing trees have been assessed by an independent expert and they are not of sufficient
value to merit a tree protection order. Their retention would restrict development on the site
to such an extent as to make the development unviable.
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GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATIONS OF RESULTS
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APPENDICES
Appendix 1
List of stakeholders invited to meetings:
East Lothian Council
North Berwick Coastal
Tim Day
Jim Goodfellow
Dave Berry
Constituent MP and MSP
Iain Gray MSP (East Lothian)
Fiona O’Donnell MP (East Lothian)
Regional MSPs
Claudia Beamish MSP
Chic Brodie MSP
Jim Hume MSP
Joan McAlpine MSP
Aileen McLeod MSP
Graeme Pearson MSP
Paul Wheelhouse MSP
Stakeholders
North Berwick Community Council
East Lothian Tenants and Residents Association
North Berwick Business Association
North Berwick Environment Trust
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Appendix 2
Letter to immediate neighbours
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Appendix 3:
Feedback Form:
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Appendix 4
Newsletter and comment card:
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Appendix 5
Advert and media coverage:
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East Lothian Courier
08.08.14 – p10
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Press Release issued to East Lothian Courier and East Lothian News ahead of the exhibition ahead of
exhibition
Locals invited to public exhibition
Local residents and community groups in North Berwick are being invited to view proposals for new
retirement apartments and modern business units in the town.
McCarthy & Stone is proposing to redevelop the former Ben Sayers factory site in Tantallon Road
into a new mixed use residential and business development.
The site, which has been largely underused since the factory closed in 2003, is being made available
for development after the temporary occupation by theSPACE, indoor skating park, comes to an end
in March 2015.
Designed exclusively for sale to people over the age of 60 the £5.4 million retirement development
includes 42 apartments with a shared residents’ lounge, guest accommodation, house manager and
24 hour emergency care line. It will be set in attractive landscaped gardens, which McCarthy & Stone
have become renowned for winning awards.
New modern business units will be developed on the same site providing a minimum of 530 square
metres, with the potential to add an additional 413 square metres, of space to help attract and
retain business to the local area.
There will be 25 car parking spaces for the retirement apartments, based on the typically reduced car ownership of older residents, with up to 22 spaces for the business units.
Artist impressions and architectural drawings will be available to view at a public exhibition being
held at St Andrew Blackadder Church, St Andrew Street, North Berwick on Monday 18 August from
2.00pm – 8.00pm. Representatives from the development team will be available to discuss the plans
and answer questions.
Steve Wiseman, managing director of McCarthy & Stone in Scotland, said: “Our proposal has been
designed to complement the local area by blending traditional and contemporary architecture and
providing specialised retirement housing and essential business space for the town.
“Our Retirement Living developments have also been proven to have a number of wider community
benefits, including helping older people to downsize which in turn can free up local family housing
for sale.
“We’re very keen to get feedback from the community before we submit a planning application to
East Lothian Council, so I would urge people to come to the exhibition and meet the team.”
If you are unable to attend the public exhibition, or would like further information, McCarthy &
Stone has provided a dedicated freephone information line (0800 088 4322). To find out more about
Retirement Living with McCarthy & Stone, visit www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk or call 0800 919 132.
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As featured in East Lothian Courier, 15.08.14 p11
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As featured in East Lothian News (online) from 13.08.14
East Lothian News Twitter Feed
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Post consultation coverage
As featured in the East Lothian Courier, 26.08.14, p12
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As featured in the UK Over 50s Housing Weekly News, 01.09.14, p8
As featured in the East Lothian News, 29.08.14, p15
As featured in the Musselburgh News, 29.08.14, p15
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Appendix 6
Exhibition Boards:
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Appendix 7
Website - www.mccarthyandstone-consultation.co.uk/northberwick
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Appendix 8
Tables of responses:
Feedback forms:
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EH39 4DF Supportive Yes Yes Yes No No
Size of corridor and lift, same interior designs, no laundry, long corridors reminiscent of "old folks homes" Yes
Not Sure Informative
Exact sizes of internal layout not available. Gardens with seats/tables, enclosed against wind and suitable for older people. In 2 bed apartments, wardrobe space small and an outward door limits the rest of space. Bi fold better
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EH39 4DF Supportive Yes Yes Yes No No
Size of corridor and lift, same interior designs, no laundry, long corridors reminiscent of "old folks homes" Yes
Not Sure Informative
Exact sizes of internal layout not available. Gardens with seats/tables, enclosed against wind and suitable for older people. In 2 bed apartments, wardrobe space small and an outward door limits the rest of space. Bi fold better
FK1 2NF Very Supportive Yes No No No No
No Yes No
Very Informative
EH39 4HH Supportive Yes Yes No No Yes
The flexibility of the business units ie more smaller units or less but larger units
Concerned about the existing width of pavement in the vicinity. Hoping pavement could be widened and made more elderly/child friendly Not sure Yes
Very Informative
Cannot see too much wrong with this proposal
EH39 4PZ Supportive Yes No Yes No No
blank Yes Not sure Informative
EH39 4PZ Supportive Yes No Yes No No
blank Yes Not sure Informative
EH39 4ER Supportive Yes Yes No No Yes
No Yes Yes Very Informative
EH39 4LL Supportive Yes Yes Yes No No
blank Yes Yes Informative EH39 4LL Supportive Yes Yes Yes No No
blank Yes Yes Informative
EH39 5NG Supportive Yes Yes No No Yes
No Not sure Yes Very Informative
I note that the development is surrounded by a new wall. Please take the opportunity to widen the pavements on Tantallon Road. At least one pedestrian crossing should also be provided. Also, it may be necessary to restrict parking on the East side of Heugh Road - it's already a bottleneck at times
EH39 4QG Very Yes Yes No Yes No
No Yes Yes Very Would like outside balcony
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Supportive Informative
EH39 5NG Supportive No Yes No No Yes
blank Yes Yes Informative
EH39 4RD Very Supportive Yes No Yes No No
No Yes Yes
Very Informative
I have knowledge of a M&S development in another area, with very positive comments from a recent purchaser
EH39 4PY Supportive Yes No Yes Yes No
No Yes Yes Very Informative
EH39 4BW Very Supportive Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Excellent use of an underused site. Thought needed related to traffic/crossing points though No Yes Not sure
Very Informative
good luck! We have always been very impressed with the quality /look of your developments - support for mixture dependent on typed of business
EH39 4BW Very Supportive Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Excellent use of an underused site. Thought needed related to traffic/crossing points though No Yes Not sure
Very Informative
good luck! We have always been very impressed with the quality /look of your developments - support for mixture dependent on typed of business
EH39 4TB Very Supportive Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Internal design especially kitchens and bathrooms dated, people heading towards retirement can have more contemporary tastes. External appearance improved over previous developments Yes Yes
Very Informative
EH39 4PY Supportive Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Location is tight and away from centre other, older location better Yes Yes
Very Informative
EH39 4PY Supportive Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Location is tight and away from centre other, older location better Yes Yes
Very Informative
EH39 4DJ Very Supportive Yes Yes Yes Yes No
No Not sure Yes
Very Informative
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EH39 5NG Supportive Yes Yes No No Yes
Not sure Not sure Yes Very Informative
Pedestrian crossing is essential, but it should be sited at foot of Heugh Road, not Tantallon Road to allow safe access to Co-op and the bus stop outside. Pavements surrounding site must be wider and more level than at present
CW11 1RN Very Supportive Yes No No Yes No
No Yes
Not Sure Informative
EH39 5NE Very Supportive Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
No Yes Yes
Very Informative
EH39 5NE Very Supportive Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
No Yes Yes
Very Informative
EH39 5PT Very Supportive No Yes Yes No No
Keep design of roof grey as on proposed drawings Not red. Requires pedestrian crossing No Yes Yes Informative
EH39 4QN Very Supportive Yes No Yes Yes No
Handy for beach No Yes Yes
Very Informative
EH39 4PZ Neutral No Yes No No No Yes
Considering this development
(apartments) is for people over
60, surely more car parking
space should be provided as
over sixties will make more use
of owning a car in order to have
more flexibility to move
around. Also the provision of
only two invalid parking spaces
in inadequate. blank Not sure
Not
informative
It would have been more
instructive and helpful had the
plans displayed at the public
exhibition gave the size of the
rooms and correct figures
perhaps in metric but more
appropriately in feet and
inches for the 'older people' for
whom the apartments are
designed. Also, is there a lift?
At the community consultation
held St Andrew on Monday
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18.8.14, your representative
could not give any indication of
possible purchase price of the
apartments.
EH39 4PZ Neutral No Yes No No No Yes
Considering this development
(apartments) is for people over
60, surely more car parking
space should be provided as
over sixties will make more use
of owning a car in order to have
more flexibility to move
around. Also the provision of
only two invalid parking spaces
in inadequate. blank Not sure
Not
informative
It would have been more
instructive and helpful had the
plans displayed at the public
exhibition gave the size of the
rooms and correct figures
perhaps in metric but more
appropriately in feet and
inches for the 'older people' for
whom the apartments are
designed. Also, is there a lift?
At the community consultation
held St Andrew on Monday
18.8.14, your representative
could not give any indication of
possible purchase price of the
apartments.
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Comment cards:
Postcode
Do you support these proposals?
Would you like to be kept informed? Any Additional Comments
EH39 5NA Yes Yes Is there anything you could do to help the current tenants, specifically "The Space" which is a fantastic facility for kids and teenagers
EH39 4ER Yes Yes Would be interested to know how affordable these apartments would be and hope they are not another development overpriced for the local born and bred pensioners who would like to buy
EH39 5NL No Yes (1) Potential asbestos problems (2) we want to keep 'the space' as such a good thing for local youth and encourages local population
EH39 5PT Yes Yes
EH39 4DH No Yes I think the proposal is the last thing North Berwick needs. What about affordable housing for young families or recreational facilities for kids/teenagers. There's enough for retired people here already
EH39 4HD No No I believe theSPACE brings a lot to North Berwick and it would be greatly missed. It is more valuable to more of the population than retirement flats. Also, North Berwick's population is too much, we don't need 50ish more houses. Also the plans are not to my taste
Yes Yes I am interested in any information on business units - Thank you
EH39 5NA Yes Yes
EH39 4DN No Yes More overpriced housing is not what is needed. This site should be developed for low cost social housing. North Berwick has ample retirement property.
EH39 4DH Yes Yes I think it would make a great improvement to the area
EH39 5WE Yes Yes Fantastic proposal and reflects the needs of this community. A sensitive design
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EH39 5PT Unsure Yes Long overdue development required in area. Interest to hear/see your plans and proposal
EH39 4DW No Yes
As previously advised by a local councillor, this site is the last option for business development within the new local plan so a development of more 'retirement homes' would not be the best use of this site and, if anything, if it were to be housing at all it should be 'affordable' housing which North Berwick severely lacks
EH39 4EW No EH39 5WE Yes Yes How can I support this proposal further?
EH39 5NG Yes Yes
EH39 4RD Yes Yes
EH39 5PT Unsure Yes
Generally we value the development plans, however we are also very concerned re the increase of traffic. Since Tesco was built, the traffic
has severely increased. This will also add strain
EH39 4JL No Yes
I consider the location completely unsuitable as retirement homes, being too isolated from the heart of the town. Also the town should not
lose this space as business space, there is too little in the town already, ridiculous to lose more
