Appendices

Abbreviations:
DCC - Devon County Council
SHDC - South Hams District Council
Totnes TC - Totnes Town Council
GOSW - Government Office South West
SWRDA - South West Regional Development
Agency

Main Themes:
AHC - Arts, Heritage & Culture
ET - Economy & Tourism
AH - Affordable Housing
AS - Access to Services
EN - Environment

Priorities:
Short Term/Quick Wins
Medium Term
Long Term

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The Totnes & District Community Plan (continued)

Appendices

Appendix 1: Project Tables

	Totnes Community Action Plan: Summary of Public Realm Projects

PROJECT	LEAD ORGANISATION/ PERSON	PARTNERS	PROJECT''S NEXT STEPS	AHC	ET	AH	AS	EN
TOTNES & DISTRICT HERITAGE GROUP (COMPLEMENTING BRIDGETOWN ALIVE) DETAILS: Prepare management plan for the historic core of Totnes: Fore Street, High Street, Cistern Street, Rotherfold, specifying a programme of environmental and conservation projects. This project will complement the Bridgetown Alive! Survey.	Totnes & District Heritage Group: Mr. D. Bishop Vice Chairman Totnes & District Society	SHDC Totnes TC Totnes Heritage Group. Bridgetown Alive!	Set up steering committee for initial survey and appraisal	√	√			√
TOTNES FORE STREET, HIGH STREET ENHANCEMENT AND TRAFFIC CALMING DETAILS: Divert/reduce through traffic for street enhancement. Providing loading/unloading, disabled parking, short-term on-street parking; to provide improved access/safety for pedestrians, wheelchairs, push chairs and cyclists.	Totnes Traffic and Transport Working Group: Mr. M. Gilbert	DCC SHDC Totnes TC	Seek funding and ensure proposals made in 2001 are kept intact and delivered. Planning stages to be worked though with statutory authorities and consultants.	√	√		√	√
TOTNES CIVIC HALL / MARKET SQUARE DETAILS: Redevelopment and regeneration of Civic Hall and Market Square	Totnes Civic Hall Association: Mr. J.Solomon Chairman & Secretary of Totnes Civic Hall Association	DCC SHDC Totnes TC The Market Traders Association and other local community groups	Establish core group of land owners. Carry out options appraisal	√	√		√	√
DEVON YOUTH SERVICE TOTNES DETAILS: Establish a multi-agency 'one-stop' facility for youth services in Totnes	Mr. J.Scott Area Youth Worker	Totnes Youth Issues Group. Youth Enquiry Service. King Edward V1 Community College	Publication of the 'Vision' document which sets out the need and requirements for a purpose-built youth venue. Look for 5.6	√	√		√	√

PROJECT	LEAD ORGANISATION/ PERSON	PARTNERS	PROJECT'S NEXT STEPS	AHC	ET	AH	AS	EN
DESIGN OUR SPACE DETAILS: Project to produce a plan for the development of the Southern area of Totnes, for the benefit of the community and its neighbourhood.	Ms. S.Boyd (Chair Elected Community Representative), Mr. D.Mitchell (Secretary Elected Community Representative).	SHDC Totnes TC Harrison Sutton Partnership. Sustainable Design Collective.	Delivery of feasibility report to SHDC Volunteers	√	√		√	√
TOTNES CARING DETAILS: New premises	Mrs. C.Lovelock Chief Officer	South and West Devon Primary Care Trust. DCC - Social Services. Supporting People.	To secure funding for new premises and develop a user-friendly web site for volunteers. Further develop facilities.				√
DEVELOPING ARTS, HERITAGE, CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AND CULTURAL TOURISM TO ENERGISE LOCAL ECONOMY DETAILS: Working to develop arts, heritage, creative industries and cultural tourism initiatives as drivers for local economy.	Totnes & District Community Strategy Group - Arts and Culture Working group: Mrs. A.Ward Mr. R.Lacey Ms. C.Wallace Mr. A.Brown	Dartington Plus. Public Arts South West. Totnes TC	Identify other partners in business, tourism and heritage sectors. Also funding bodies – English Heritage, Council for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE), etc.	√	√	√		√
BRIDGETOWN - A PLAN FOR THE FUTURE DETAILS: A street enhancement scheme	Bridgetown Alive! Registered Charity (No. 1103636) Mr. R.Mitchell	Wants to invite partnership with: DCC SHDC Totnes TC. Totnes Preservation Trust. Totnes & District Strategy Group.		√	√		√	√

	Totnes Community Action Plan: Summary of Community Group Projects

PROJECT	LEAD ORGANISATION/ PERSON	PARTNERS	PROJECT'S NEXT STEPS	AHC	ET	AH	AS	EN
BUSINESS COMMUNITY CO-ORDINATOR. DETAILS: Put in place a co-ordinator to establish and strengthen links between local businesses. Set up membership and seek further funding.	Business Working Group/Totnes Chamber of Commerce/Partnership Project Mr. J.MacAdie Mr. M.Sealey	Chamber of Commerce	To set up a co-ordinator post. Seek funding from local businesses.		√		√	√
NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMUNITY GROWING DETAILS: Link growers with volunteers, communities and schools to produce bio-dynamically and organically grown crops, encourage education and learning experience on the farm.	Ms. P.Sykes South Hams Community Supported Farming Group.	DEFRA Soil Association BTCV DCC SHDC Totnes TC South Devon AONB - NaturalBeauty Unit. Various local organisations.	Seek funding to provide for co-ordinator, more members, tools and other sundries, transport costs and public liability insurance.	√	√		√	√
TOTNES CO-HOUSING GROUP DETAILS: Working to support the provision of affordable low-impact housing. Create a sustainable community based on viable social, economic and environmental criteria.	Mr. M.Jeffries	SWRDA Energy Savings Trust. SHDC				√		√
SMITHFIELDS CHILDRENS PARK AND ORCHARD DETAILS: Create a community and educational orchard - mainly for families and young children.	Mrs. L.Underhill	SHDC You and the Trees. The Community					√	√
SUSTAINABLE BUILD ADVISORY SERVICE DETAILS: To provide a sustainability extension service providing the following: Production of a handbook on sustainable criteria. Training for SHDC officers, construction industry professionals and practitioners. Managing sustainability outcomes by part-time consultant.	Mr. D.Bishop Totnes & District Sustainability Group	SHDC Learning and Skills Council. Local professional practitioners (design and build).	Seek funding for project worker.		√	√		√
SUSTAINABILITY LINKS WEBSITE DETAILS: To construct and deliver an open website linking up to 400 individuals and organisations with sustainability and related issues.	Mrs. S.Hannis Totnes Sustainability Group.	South Hams Sustainability Forum	Funding for consultant to set up website and purchase appropriate software.		√		√	√

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Appendix 2:

Sustainability Checklist
Key Statistics
SWOT Analysis
Abbreviations & Glossary of Terms
References
Contributors

Checklist for a Sustainable Project

Important gains can be made if your project engages in sustainable development, such as:

• The project can be an additional source of knowledge of environmental conditions and improvement needs.
• It can encourage people to engage directly with sustainability issues.
• It can increase public awareness and help foster a sense of community responsibility.
• Local initiatives and knowledge help guide strategies at a district and regional level.
• ‘Thinking globally and acting locally’ will help local residents and businesses to not only improve their own environment but also think of the broader consequences of their activities.

This Sustainability Checklist provides a tool to help you identify the most sustainable way forward for your project. The purpose of your project may primarily be social, economic or environmental, but it might have impacts or benefits in other areas that you haven’t yet considered. A small amount of thought at an early stage might make a big difference as the project develops. Certain points of action occur more than once but from a different perspective. The Checklist prompts you to consider any impacts your project might have under the headings below:

Economy and Tourism
Affordable Housing
Community and Access to Services
Heritage and Culture
Environment
The Future

There are a number of questions under each of these headings, with proposed answers to these questions. These questions are only a guide, and may not all apply to your project. Also, there might be other issues you think are important and want to include.

ECONOMY and TOURISM

1. Does it help increase the value of local products or make sustainable use of existing resources?
(Please choose all that apply)

Does the project capitalise on the social and cultural assets that are unique to Totnes and its surrounding district?
Will new income from renewable natural resources be created?
Does the project diversify the local or regional economy?
Will visitors be encouraged to stay in the area longer?
Will outside investment be brought in by the project?

2. Does it create jobs or develop skills of local people?
(Please choose all that apply)

Will new jobs be created?
Will existing jobs be retained?
Will jobs be created that pay a liveable wage rather than the minimum wage? (Wages in the area are 72% of the UK average).
Will the project help provide all year round employment rather than seasonal employment?
Will the project promote ‘out of season’ tourism opportunities?
Will the project provide training opportunities for local people?
Does the project make efforts to encourage the uptake of such opportunities by people who have special needs?

3. How will the project impact on existing business?
(Please choose all that apply)

Where possible, will the project make use of locally produced goods?
Will local service providers be used whenever possible?
Will the project generate business/income for local businesses?
The project will compete with local businesses?

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

1. Housing Issues
(Please choose all that apply)

Does the project provide for an increase in the supply of affordable housing to rent/buy for local people, which adhere to the South Hams District Council criteria on affordable housing and sustainability?
Does the project focus on the needs of key workers, young people, older people and those on low incomes?

2. Business Holdings

Will the project exploit the potential reuse of empty properties.

GENERAL COMMUNITY ISSUES AND ACCESS TO SERVICES

1. Does the project have widespread Community Support?
(Please choose all that apply)

Has community consultation has taken place?
Have community concerns been addressed?
Will further consultation/s take place?
Is the project well supported by the community?

2. How will the project strengthen the local community?
(Please choose all that apply)

Will improved access to culture, arts, sports, local history or archaeology be provided?
Does the project strengthen the community’s economic self-sufficiency?
Will the project provide training for community group/s e.g. life-long learning?
Will confidence and/or ability of the community increase?

3. How does the project help to ensure everyone has access to the same level of resources?
(Please choose all that apply)

Does the Project improve access to existing services, information or support (e.g. one stop shops)?
Does the project target members of the community that often don’t access services and resources, such as older people, younger people or people with disabilities?
Is volunteer work supported by the project?
Are new services and facilities provided or existing services extended?
Will the project provide community facilities – centres for meetings, for hire, for celebrations?
Will the project provide meeting points – benches, pocket parks, play areas, cafes –places where people from different backgrounds can come together?
Is there sufficient useable greenspace within walking distance (15 minutes from any home with a push chair?

4. Does the project have any impact on existing facilities or other organisations?
(Please choose all that apply)

Does the project compete with existing facilities/organisations?
Could the project have a negative impact on other organisations or facilities?
Are there are similar projects in other communities nearby that are used by local people?
Will there will be overlaps with existing services?

HERITAGE AND CULTURE

1. Does the project enhance a sense of place and identity, increase the value placed on the local environment, and promote a sense of pride in the place where people live?
(Please choose all that apply)

Is the project relevant, interesting or exciting enough?
Is the project attractive enough to stimulate people to make spontaneous visits?
Does the project give opportunities for inviting community involvement and ownership?
Does the project promote a more representative staff, volunteer and membership profile?

2. Does the project enable people to understand the historic environment in a sustained and sustainable way to ensure its long-term future?
(Please choose all that apply)

Does the project give training opportunities for participants to obtain skills that can be used after the project is over?
Does the project point the group towards further funding sources to continue the work?
Does the project enable people to set up networks where they can act as mentors for other groups who want to carry out similar work, thereby sharing skills amongst peer groups?

3. Does the project reach and engage ‘priority’ groups with the historic environment?
(Please choose all that apply)

Families?
Children and young people?
Workers and carers?
Low achieving households?
Ethnic minority groups?
The socially disadvantaged, including the poor, the sick and the homeless?

4. Accessibility
(Please choose all that apply)

Access to the resource - Has the project published contact details, maps, and information about public transport and disabled access been included?
Access at the resource - Will the design of all printed materials and signage be clear and accessible?
Does the project promote accessible events to encourage new visitors and open up opportunities for new partnerships with organisations who work with particular groups?
Can simplified versions of printed materials for people with learning disabilities be produced?

ENVIRONMENT

1. Does the project help reduce waste and pollution?
(Please choose all that apply)

Does the project take steps to reduce the amount of resources it uses?
Does the project reuse or adapt existing resources where possible?
If possible, does the project re-use self-generated recycled or rechargeable equipment and waste material?
Will the project increase the use of no-renewable resources?

2. Does the project minimise energy use and/or support the development or use of renewable energy?
(Please choose all that apply)

Has the project undertaken an energy efficiency assessment and acted upon it?
Where appropriate, does the project promote the use of public transport and encourage car sharing?
Does the project allow for people to work from home?
Does the project develop or use renewable energy?
Will the project increase the use of non-renewable energy?

3. Does the project provide access to and awareness of wildlife and open spaces?
(Please choose all that apply)

Does the project provide interpretation material of the local area?
Does the project provide access to wildlife and open spaces in an environmentally sensitive manner?
Does the project provide access to wildlife and open spaces by different types of users?
Does the project aim in the long term to reduce habitat depletion or activities that cause erosion?

4. Does the project safeguard, protect and enhance the natural environment and support local biodiversity?
(Please choose all that apply)

Does the project conserve and enhance the townscape of Totnes and the landscape character of its surrounding district?
Has the project adopted good environmental management practices?
Does the project protect fragile ecosystems?
Does the project make efforts to support the enhancement of local biodiversity and associated habitats?

THE FUTURE

1. What positive changes will the project bring?
(Please choose all that apply)

Does the project provide seek to achieve Improved service delivery and access to services?
Will new facilities and services be delivered within the community?
Will the project bring new prosperity and wealth into the community?
Does the project increase the confidence of the community?
Will the project help improve the community’s quality of life i.e. health, safety, access to services etc?
Will the project create new skills within the community?
Does the project increase community awareness/understanding of Sustainable Development issues?

2. How does the project link with existing services or organisations?
(Please choose all that apply)

Does the project provide work to address recognised ‘gaps’ in service delivery?
Will the project undertake to work with other organisations and resources to ensure co-ordination and maximise joint resources/efforts?

3. Are there any long-term impacts on the environment?
(Please choose all that apply)

Will a loss of habitat or increase in erosion be caused by the project?
Will the project increase the use of resources and/or energy?
Will non-renewable local resources be lost as a result of the project?

4. How will running and development costs be met in the long term, particularly after the lifetime of any grant assistance?
(Please choose all that apply)

Does the project include a long-term exit strategy in its project plan?
Does the project include a strategy to support ongoing volunteer work?
Does the project plan for future income beyond the lifetime of project funding?
Does the project include recognised financial record keeping and monitoring to meet the requirements of the funders?

Key Statistics: South Hams:

• South Hams is home to 81,849 people. The population of the district is predicted to grow to 91,000 by 2016
• Approximately 33% of the population lives in the four main towns of Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, Totnes and Ivybridge
• South Hams has an aging population with 27% of residents aged over 60, compared to the United Kingdom average of 21%. The number is set to rise from 21,000 in 2001 to 28,000 in 2016
• 25% of households have an annual income of less than £12,500.
• 11% of dwellings are used as second homes. In some parishes this is over 40% (second highest in the country)
• The average house price is £213,000- ten times the average local wage
• South Hams has one of the highest house price:earnings ratios anywhere outside the South East. (Weekly earnings in the district are 68% of the national average- 59% earn less than 20,000 p.a.)1

Key Statistics: Totnes & District Area

Table 1: COMPARISON OF POPULATION 2
Parish	1991	2001	Increase/Decrease in Population	Area (h.a)	2001 Populaion Density (per h.a.)
Totnes	7020	8187	+16.6%	575	14.24
Ashprington	478	492	+2.93%	898	0.55
Berry Pomeroy	1016	1058	+4.13%	1716	0.62
Cornworthy	352	372	+5.88%	1061	0.35
Dartington	1639	2299	+40.27%	1236	1.86
Dean Prior	193	175	-9.33%	1674	0.11
Diptford	516	589	+10.27%	1663	0.34
Halwell & Morleigh	324	342	+5.56%	1350	0.25
Harberton & Harbertonford	1164	1360	+16.84%	2270	0.60
Littlehempston	199	201	+1.01%	506	0.40
Marldon	1986	2346	+18.13%	820	2.86
North Huish	302	325	+7.61%	1233	0.27
Rattery	408	453	+11.03%	1184	0.38
South Brent	2806	2982	+6.27%	3742	0.80
Staverton	683	804	+17.72%	2106	0.14
Stoke Gabriel	1282	1287	+1.98%	969	1.33
Total Population of Totnes Area	20348	23252	+14.27%	20586	1.13

	South Hams - Increase/Decrease of Population 1991 - 2001 + 11.23%

Table 2: PROPORTION OF POPULATION AT RETIREMENT AGE 3
Area	No. Residents at Retirement Age	Proportion of Population at retirement Age or Older
Totnes Town	979	22.61%
Totnes Bridgetown	979	26.31%
Dartington	465	24.12%
Marldon	539	26.67%
South Brent	629	24.66%
Totnes & District	5347	24.47%
South Hams	19485	23.80%
Devon	159,811	22.68%

Table 3: ECONOMIC ACTIVITY 4 Resident population aged 16-74 (%)
	Totnes Town	Totnes Bridgetown	South Hams	England & Wales
Employed	58.6	57.3	61.4	50.8
Unemployed	3.8	2.9	7.3	3.4
Looking after house/family	5.8	6.5	6.3	6.5
Permanently sick or disabled	7.0	7.0	4.2	5.5

Table 4: INDEX OF MULTIPLE DEPRIVATION 5 Out of 8414 wards nationally. A rank of 1 having the most deprived and 8414 the least deprived
Ward	Rank of Index
Totnes	1832
Totnes Bridgetown	2168
Dartington	3394
Marldon	4504
South Brent	2336
Stoke Gabriel	4691

1 South Hams District Council's Homelessness Review 2003
2 Devon County Council Corporate Information Service
3,4 National Statistics Census 2001
5 Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, Indices of
Deprivation 2000

SWOT Analysis

The following strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis of the Totnes & District was compiled from the qualitative results gathered at the first Community Participation Day, November 2001 - and developed through subsequent public consultation.

STRENGTHS	WEAKNESSES
Location Natural environment Vibrant, creative, healthy community Good transport lines: road, rail, river Range of local services: hospital, schools, recycling centre, etc. Diverse and innovative economy Historic nature of town Educational achievements Increasing population Comparatively low crime rate Skills and resources of local people, community groups and agencies	Low average earnings High number of small businesses with low profitability Inflexible infrastructure of ancient town Shortage of affordable housing to buy or rent Young and skilled moving away from the area Community facilities in need of improvement and investment Poor use of natural environment Seasonal nature of economic activity Limited public transport - especially to outlying villages and in the evening Seasonal congestion Lack of a coherent strategy for the future
OPPORTUNITIES	THREATS
Positive national and local government policies EU Objective 2 assisted area - maximising the impact of prioritised funding Promotion of heritage and green tourism Sensitive development, including low impact, affordable housing Centre of excellence status of local educational establishments Co-operation with other South Hams Market & Coastal Towns and partners Capitalise on the close proximity of major centres and local beaches Farming diversification towards local food production and added value agricultural methods Regeneration of the River Dart Redevelopment of community facilities: Mansion, Civic Hall, Steamer Quay, etc. Extension of cycle/walkways throughout the area	House prices rising further Low turn-out to local elections and public consultations suggest public apathy Aging population Too many diverse groups working in isolation and competing for the same resources Continuing decline in village facilities and services Downturn in local agriculture Decision making not rooted in the community Dependence on private cars for transport Rural isolation of the young, old and disabled Changing community structure and reduced social cohesion Negativity and resistance to significant change Over reliance on any one sector of the economy, i.e. tourism Dormitory villages: second homes and retirement Lack of expansion room for businesses

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ABBREVIATIONS AND GLOSSARY

Abbreviations

AONB Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

CA Countryside Agency

DCC Devon County Council

DEFRA Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

EH English Heritage

EN English Nature

LDF Local Development Framework

MCTi Market and Coastal Towns Initiative

ODPM Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

SHCS South Hams Community Strategy

SHDC South Hams District Council

SHSP South Hams Strategic Partnership

SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest

SWRDA South West Regional Development Agency

TDCSG Totnes and District Community Strategy Group

Glossary

Access

The extent to which service users are able to receive the care they require. The issues involved in accessibility include traveling long distances, physical access (e.g. premises suitable for wheelchairs), communication (e.g. interpreters), and the availability of culturally appropriate services.

Affordable Housing

Both low cost and social housing that will be available to people who cannot afford to compete for housing in the open market.

Conservation Area

A planning term used to describe an area of special architectural or historic interest designated by local authorities. Within the area the council has extra controls over demolition, minor developments and the protection of trees.

Development

The carrying out of building, engineering, mining or other operations in, on, over or under land, or the making of any material change in the use of any buildings or other land.

Infrastructure

The facilities required to uphold development including utilities, transport, public transport, communication, schools, shopping and other community services.

Heritage and Culture

Heritage is the sum total of wildlife, sites of scientific and historical importance, national monuments, historic buildings, works of art, literature and music, oral traditions and museum collections and their documentation shared by a particular culture and its creativity in the arts. Culture refers to the sum of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features that characterise a particular society or social group. It includes the arts and letters, modes of life, beliefs and values, traditions, heritage developed over time and subject to change.

Listed Building

A building of architectural or historical interest placed on a statutory list - currently totalling 360,000 - to help protect it from damaging alteration or demolition. Listings are decided on by the Secretary of State for Culture in consultation with English Heritage, which also holds the list. There are three grades - grade I relates to buildings of exceptional interest, grade II* denotes particularly important buildings of more than special interest and grade II marks special interest. The government is planning widespread changes to the system, which include giving English Heritage responsibility for a super register of buildings and monuments.

ODPM – Office of Deputy Prime Minister

Formerly the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR). The Department no longer handles transport, but is responsible for housing, regeneration and elections.

Stakeholders

People who have an interest in an organization (or project), its activities and its achievements, including customers, partners, employees, shareholders, owners, government and regulators.

Statutory Authority

An organisation that is required by law to provide public services and receives central or local government funding, for example health authorities and local authorities.

Sustainability

In its widest sense, to ensure that the decisions reached now do not prejudice the ability of future generations to enjoy an acceptable quality of life.

Sustainable Development

‘Development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’ (World Commission on Environment and Development 1987 – the Brundtland Commission). An approach to world development that aims allows for economic growth without damaging the environment or natural resources. The Government has produced a strategy for ensuring sustainable development in the UK.

Social Regeneration

The process of tackling the social problems that lead to deprivation, such as crime and drugs. It is different from physical regeneration, which tackles run-down buildings and communal areas, and economic regeneration, which is aimed at creating jobs and wealth.

Social Inclusion

This term is used to describe people or areas that suffer from a combination of factors that include unemployment, high crime, low incomes and poor housing. The government’s approach to regeneration is based on tackling the problems posed by social exclusion as a whole, rather than simply focusing on its individual elements.

White Paper

Statement of policy issued by the Government. White Papers often form the basis of new legislation, and are usually preceded by a consultative Green Paper.

Reference

Society Guardian Website: www.societyguardian/glossary

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