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Baseline Data

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East Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan EBNP Baseline Data Draft 5

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Table of Contents 1. Baseline Data .............................................................................................................................. 5

1.1. Introduction to East Bergholt Parish ................................................................................. 5 1.2. Pictorial Evolution of the village ...................................................................................... 6

1.3. Agricultural Classifications ............................................................................................... 8 2. Landscape and Townscape ....................................................................................................... 10

2.1. The Dedham Vale AONB ................................................................................................ 10 2.2. Local Designation - Special Landscape Area (Babergh District Council) ...................... 11 2.3. Landscape Character Assessment ................................................................................... 12

3. Dedham Vale and Stour Valley Conservation Zone ................................................................. 13

4. Built Environment .................................................................................................................... 13

4.1. Heritage ........................................................................................................................... 14 4.2. Categories of Listed Buildings ........................................................................................ 14 4.3. Material Assets ................................................................................................................ 15

5. Biodiversity Action Plan – Species and Habitats ..................................................................... 16 6. Population ................................................................................................................................. 18

6.1. Age Structure (ONS) ....................................................................................................... 18

6.2. Population Projection ...................................................................................................... 19 6.3. Households ...................................................................................................................... 19 6.4. Housing Numbers............................................................................................................ 19

6.5. Number of bedrooms (QS411EW) .................................................................................. 19 6.6. Council Tax Bands .......................................................................................................... 20

6.7. Household Tenure ........................................................................................................... 20

6.8. Household Type – (Composition) ................................................................................... 20

7. Health........................................................................................................................................ 20 7.1. 2011 Census - Long-Term Health Problem or Disability................................................ 21 7.2. National Patient Survey – Constable Country Medical Practice .................................... 21

7.3. Doctor to Patient Ratio .................................................................................................... 22 8. Soils and Geology ..................................................................................................................... 22

9. Water ......................................................................................................................................... 22 9.1. Sites Allocated For Strategic Residual Waste Treatment Facilities ................................ 23 9.2. Sites Allocated For Non Hazardous Landfill .................................................................. 23 9.3. Air Quality ...................................................................................................................... 24

10. Transport and Accessibility ...................................................................................................... 24 10.1. Bus Services .................................................................................................................... 24

10.2. Method of Travel to Work ............................................................................................... 24 10.3. Traffic on B1070 ............................................................................................................. 25 10.4. Road Accidents in East Bergholt ..................................................................................... 27

11. Energy ....................................................................................................................................... 27 12. Employment and Skills ............................................................................................................. 27

12.1. Education ......................................................................................................................... 27 12.2. County Assets 2014 ......................................................................................................... 28 12.3. Languages ....................................................................................................................... 29 12.4. Business Facilities ........................................................................................................... 29

13. Stour & Orwell Estuaries Special Protection Areas and RAMSAR sites................................. 30

14. Future Outcome of 'Core Village' policy .................................................................................. 30 15. Conclusions .............................................................................................................................. 30

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16. References ................................................................................................................................ 32 16.1. Data Sources .................................................................................................................... 32 16.2. Listed Buildings .............................................................................................................. 33

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1. Baseline Data This report details the baseline information for East Bergholt. The data will be used to inform the development of the neighbourhood plan. This is to be treated as a living document and will be continually updated to support our progress. The baseline data along with our community responses and engagement form the main constituents of our evidence base. The majority of the data has been taken from: the 2011 census, DEFRA's natural environment magic map, Environment Agency, Public Health England’s Health Profiles, the National Heritage List for England, Rural Service Network, and publicly accessible Babergh District Council/Suffolk County Council records. This study does not cover all possible detail, but is proportionate to the issues we face. The Steering group has undertaken this work and has learnt a lot about our community that we didn’t know before. This study contains factual data to back up anecdotal evidence that has been

raised during our public consultations, and has been updated where further evidence has been required. . The following topics have been covered in the baseline data gathering to encompass environmental, social and economic data sources to provide a broad basis for the Neighbourhood Plan:

• Nature conservation (biodiversity, flora and fauna) • Landscape and townscape • Heritage and archaeology Material assets (services and local infrastructure) • Population • Human health • Soils and geology • Water • Air quality Public Transport • Energy • Employment • Education and skills • Stour & Orwell Estuaries Special Protection Areas and RAMSAR sites in

relationship to the Parish of East Bergholt

1.1. Introduction to East Bergholt Parish

East Bergholt is located in the south of the Babergh district and shares a common link with the surrounding villages of Brantham, Dedham, Holton St Mary, Wenham Magna, Lawford, Capel St Mary, Stratford St Mary, and Bentley. It is approximately 20 minutes from the town of Ipswich and the nearest mainline railway station is at Manningtree. A notable structure is the church of St Mary the Virgin built in the 15th and 16th centuries, and has no tower nor spire to house its bells. Work began on a tower in 1525, but Cardinal Wolsey's fall from grace in 1530 brought construction to a halt and the following year a wooden bell cage was erected in the churchyard.

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East Bergholt is the birthplace of the landscape artist John Constable, whose father owned Flatford Mill. Flatford and Dedham, both made famous by John Constable, are within walking distance of East Bergholt. The village is 'twinned' with Barbizon in France, notable for its painters Théodore Rousseau and Jean-François Millet. Today East Bergholt is a large Parish of some 1,313 hectares set within the south of the Suffolk countryside, and sits about 43m above sea level. The Parish, with its unspoilt surroundings, attractive buildings and long history, provides enjoyment for residents and visitors alike. It incorporates East Bergholt and East End.

1.2. Pictorial Evolution of the village

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* 1984

1.3. Agricultural Classifications

Environmentally Sensitive Area boundaries (named). Environmentally Sensitive Areas are one of a range of agri-environment schemes operating under the England Rural Development Programme. Incentives are offered to farmers to adopt agricultural practices which will safeguard and enhance parts of the country of particularly high landscape, wildlife or historic value.

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2. Landscape and Townscape The Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) boundary sub-divides the East Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan area north/south. The neighbourhood plan cannot change the level of protection afforded to AONB, which has one of "the highest status of protection in relation to landscape and scenic beauty" and to which "great weight" has to be given in planning issues. AONBs are areas of high scenic quality which has statutory protection in order to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of its landscape. AONB landscapes range nationally from rugged coastline to water meadows to gentle lowland and upland moors. Natural England has a statutory power to designate land as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

2.1. The Dedham Vale AONB

The characteristic lowland English landscape on the Suffolk-Essex border, made famous worldwide by artists, is still as recognisable today as it was when painted by Constable and Gainsborough. The charm of the villages, fascinating local attractions and beauty of the surrounding countryside mean there’s no shortage of places to go and things to see. Picturesque villages, rolling farmland, rivers, meadows, ancient woodlands and a wide variety of local wildlife combine to create what many describe as the traditional English lowland landscape. Because much of East Anglia's traditional grasslands have already been drained and ploughed for arable farming, the hedgerows and wildflower meadows of the Dedham Vale AONB are among some of England's most precious and vulnerable pastoral landscapes. Due to the parish’s location within the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,

consideration and consultation will need to take place with the AONB Unit. A Strategic Environmental Assessment screening opinion will be carried out by Babergh District Council once East Bergholt have established firm proposals from consultation with the community. A screening opinion will be sent to Natural England, English Heritage and the Environment Agency (the statutory bodies). Depending on the proposals the statutory bodies may require a full Strategic Environmental Assessment to be produced by East Bergholt Parish Council (the ‘Qualifying Body’)

and consulted. The benefits of development within the AONB may not outweigh the desirability of protecting the character of the landscape. The Dedham Vale AONB and Stour Valley Management Plan 2010-2015 will be considered. The Dedham AONB and Stour Valley Joint Advisory Committee and Dedham Vale AONB and Stour Valley Partnership will be consultees in our neighbourhood plan process.

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2.2. Local Designation - Special Landscape Area (Babergh District Council)

There is an area in the parish to the east of the hamlet of East End that is designated as a Special Landscape Area. This is a local designation in Babergh District Council’s old style Local Plan

(2006).

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Protection of the Special Landscape Areas will continue to be of great importance. Similar consideration is needed as in AONBs for development by statutory undertakers and utility providers. The boundaries of the Special Landscape Areas in the Babergh District tend to relate to river valleys and have been drawn to follow physical features on the ground, e.g. roads, hedgerows etc.

2.3. Landscape Character Assessment

The Suffolk Landscape Character Assessment was carried out jointly by all the District Councils and Suffolk County Council. It is designed to support work to maintain and restore the landscape of Suffolk, particularly through the planning system and to promote and foster wider understanding of the landscapes of Suffolk. The Suffolk LCA has mapped the landscapes of the county at a scale of 1:50000. Therefore the boundaries between landscapes are only indicative of the change of the physical and cultural patterns between areas. This means that when working at a site scale, especially when close to boundaries, users should be careful to identify which landscape type the land parcel belongs to, based on its characteristics. The East Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan Area includes the Plateau Farmlands, Rolling Valley Farmlands and Valley Meadowlands character areas.

This map is based upon Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Suffolk

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County Council Licence No. 100023395 2010. Landscape Typology Key Characteristics

Plateau farmlands Plateaux of medium soils with a mix of 'ancient' and 'planned' countryside.

Rolling valley farmlands

A valley side landscape of deep loams, with parklands plantations and Ancient Woodlands.

Valley meadowland Flat valley floor grasslands on silty and peat soils.

3. Dedham Vale and Stour Valley Conservation Zone

4. Built Environment {This will consist of:}

Quality of character of the area Design characteristics Reference work in any Village Design Statements, Conservation Areas Appraisal

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4.1. Heritage

The map below shows there are 89 building entries (77 grade 2, 7 grade 2* and 5 grade 1) in the East Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan area and 1 Scheduled Ancient Monument (Dodnash Priory) sharing a boundary with the parish of Bentley. Listed buildings are buildings and structures in England of special architectural or historic interest. A full listing of the buildings with links is in the references section at the end of this document

4.2. Categories of Listed Buildings

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally

important; nationally only 2.5% of listed buildings are Grade I Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest;

nationally 5.5% of listed buildings are Grade II* Grade II buildings are nationally important and of special interest; nationally 92% of all

listed buildings are in this class and it is the most likely grade of listing for a home owner.

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East Bergholt and Locality Listed Buildings

4.3. Material Assets

The following have been drawn from public consultations as assets of community value:

Cherry Blossom nursery East Bergholt CEVC Primary School

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East Bergholt High School St Mary the Virgin East Bergholt East Bergholt Congregation Church East Bergholt Parish Council East Bergholt United Services Club East Bergholt Cubs The Constable Hall Public Open Spaces East Bergholt Sports Centre East Bergholt Post Office Constable Country Medical Practice East Bergholt Mobile Library Bus Service General Store 4 Public Houses Estate agents Place for Plants Petrol Station Cemetery Flatford Mill

5. Biodiversity Action Plan – Species and Habitats UK BAP priority habitats were those that were identified as being the most threatened and requiring conservation action under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP). They are shown on the map below. UK BAP priority species were those that were identified as being the most threatened and requiring conservation action under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP). The following farmland birds have been recorded in East Bergholt: Grey Partridge, Lapwing, Redshank, Snipe, Turtle Dove, Yellow Wagtail. These sites support species which are susceptible to disturbance, and without appropriate measures in place there is a risk of degradation to these sites. The distribution of housing across the district up to 2031 will be steered away from the estuaries, unless housing allocations provide measures to avoid negative impacts. The Stour and Orwell Estuaries SPA contains an internationally important assemblage of birds. A Special Protection Area (SPA) is the land classified under Directive 79/409 on the Conservation of Wild Birds. Qualifying species include; Avocet (breeding), Northern Pintail (wintering), Dark-bellied Brent Goose (wintering), Red Knot (wintering), Black-tailed Godwit (Icelandic) (wintering), Grey Plover (wintering), and Redshank (wintering and passage). The vulnerability of the SPA is affected by pressure for increased port development and marine recreation in this area including tourism. Cattawade Marshes SSSI lie at the head of the Stour Estuary, between freshwater and tidal channels of the River Stour. These grazing marshes with associated open water and fen habitats are of major importance for the diversity of their breeding bird community, which includes species that have become uncommon throughout lowland Britain as a result of habitat loss. The site has benefited from a sympathetic management regime aimed at enhancing the ornithological interest.

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The marshes are also of value as a complement to the adjacent Stour Estuary SSSI where breeding habitats for birds are relatively scarce.

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Stour Estuary SSSI includes 10 units of land. Natural England records one of these units, totalling 2% of the SSSI by area to be in unfavourable condition, due to coastal squeeze. Any development proposal that would be likely to have a significant effect on a European site, either alone or in combination with other plans or projects, will need to be subject to assessment under the Habitat Regulations at Site Allocation and / or project application stage. A Strategic Environmental Assessment will be screened by Babergh District Council once firm proposals are produced. Although East Bergholt is not a nature conservation area, it does border on such areas, and developments in East Bergholt should not be allowed to affect them.

6. Population The population of East Bergholt has very slightly increased in the past 10 years from 2,689 in 2001 living in 1,119 households to 2,765 (1,376 males and 1,389 females) living in 1,130 households in 2011. This may demonstrate a historic under supply of new houses to cater for the community’s

changing needs, and to provide accommodation for young people who wish to remain in the village. Also, it may mean that people are unable to adapt their properties for new purposes. As many of the buildings are listed, this is an added restriction on adapting buildings appropriately to meet peoples changing needs. East Bergholt has an elderly population similar to other villages in Babergh, with 25% of the population aged 65 and over (total in Babergh 21%). District wide this ageing trend is set to increase and it is predicted that this figure will increase to 32% of the total population of Babergh by 2030. East Bergholt was identified in the Babergh District Council Core Strategy (2014) as a Core Village which along with 9 other core villages will share a minimum of 1,050 new houses over the 15 year plan period. The East Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan will help with this delivery process. As a Core Village East Bergholt has surrounding settlements looking to it for many everyday convenience needs. It therefore serves as a functional cluster and shares a common link with the surrounding ‘hinterland’ parishes of Brantham, Higham, Holton St Mary, Layham, Raydon, Stratford St Mary, and Tattingstone.

6.1. Age Structure (ONS)

Total of all: 2765

0-45-9

10-1415-19

20-2425-29

30-3435-39

40-4445-49

50-5455-59

60-6465-69

70-7475-79

80-8485+

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100

150

200

250

100

168

198172

98

6382

133

211231 222

185

216

187 181

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6.2. Population Projection

The total population of Babergh is projected to grow between now and 2035 by 10%. This gives challenges, both now and in the future, to ensure that this prosperity and quality of life is available to all including meeting peoples changing needs. The parish area is made up of 1,313 hectares which gives a population density of 1.5 persons per hectare. Population projections provide a picture of the population as it may develop in future years, indicating the potential size and age-sex structure. They are not forecasts and do not attempt to predict the impact that future government policies, changing economic circumstances or other factors might have on demographic behaviour. ONS calculates a principal projection and a number of variant projections which are based on alternative, but still realistic, assumptions of future fertility, mortality and migration and are intended to provide users with an indication of the uncertainty surrounding projections. ONS projections are useful for a number of groups in UK society as they help plan for the future. The national projections are used by government departments to calculate information such as future school place requirements, expected future cost of state pensions and potential demand for health services. They are also used as a base for the sub-national projections, which are used for planning and estimating future provision of education, healthcare and social services. The numbers of births, deaths and migrants are calculated using assumptions of future levels of fertility, mortality and migration. They are determined by a mixture of trend observation (based on observed levels and change over previous years), and consideration of expert opinion, with actual data included in the calculation for the first year of the projection. The resulting projection is called the principal projection. The Government’s 2008 household projections indicate an increase of 9,000 households in Babergh

in the period 2013 to 2033, SHMAA.

6.3. Households

There are 1,133 households recorded in 2011 census with six new completions since 2011 (Babergh DC completion records, 2014).

6.4. Housing Numbers

East Bergholt Parish housing stock for financial years 2001 to 2010 SCC: Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Stock 1146 1149 1160 1161 1162 1165 1171 1175 1171 1175 1181 1175

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6.6. Council Tax Bands

Number of houses in Band A 59, B 199, C 221, D 310, E 194, F 107, G 84, H 13 Total: 1187 Based on 1991 valuation.

6.7. Household Tenure

In East Bergholt 80% of properties are owned either outright or with a mortgage, which is higher than the average of 68% for the East of England region and the average of 72% for Babergh. Some 10% of households are rented and 10% of households are social housing (shared ownership or social rented). The average house price paid in East Bergholt is between £301,000 and £339,000 (land registry). In Babergh the average price to average annual salary ratio is 8:1. The district need overall is for 369 affordable homes per annum (Babergh Housing Needs Survey).

6.8. Household Type – (Composition)

There are 826 households with no dependent children There are 320 households with dependent children and 51 lone parent households

Other areas of interest from the ONS - Occupancy Rating (Bedrooms and rooms), 2011 (QS412EW), Central Heating ((QS415EW).

7. Health The health of people in Babergh is generally better than the England average. Deprivation is lower than average. Life expectancy for both men and women is higher than the England average. Over the last 10 years, all cause of mortality rates have fallen. Early death rates from cancer and from heart disease and stroke have fallen and are better than the England average. Some10% of the population in East Bergholt experience a health problem or disability that had lasted, or was expected to last, at least 12 months, and limited daily activities a little. This includes problems related to old age. The cost of home care is also of concern, with cost variation across the county, and in the classification of the provision of care.

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Comparison of Villages by Cost Rates for Domiciliary Care (effective as of 25/05/10)

Village East Bergholt

Edwardstone Elmsett Eye Great Whelnetham

Sub Area Shotley Ipswich Ipswich Mid Suffolk Bury Central

Cost £18.24 £18.24 £18.24 £13.92 £15.56

Type Hard to Reach

Hard to Reach

Hard to Reach

Normal Enhanced

Main Areas South South South East West

Area Ipswich Ipswich Ipswich Mid Suffolk Bury Central

7.1. 2011 Census - Long-Term Health Problem or Disability

Proportion of residents whose

day-to-day activities are limited a lot (2011)

Proportion of residents whose day-to-day activities are limited a

little (2011)

Proportion of residents whose day-to-day activities are not

limited (2011) Dodnash 6.33 10.17 83.51 Babergh 7.22 10.16 82.63 Suffolk 7.87 10.07 82.05

7.2. National Patient Survey – Constable Country Medical Practice

The information below is taken from the 2013 GP Patient Surveys. People registered at general practices across England were asked how easy or difficult it is for patients to see or speak to a doctor at their practice. The results for this practice are depicted below. More detailed results from the GP Patient Survey 2012/13 are available from the GP Patient Survey website at: www.gp-patient.co.uk.

The proportion of patients who would recommend their GP surgery: 45.1% - among the worst

GP Patient Survey score for opening hours: 56.5% - worse than expected

The proportion of respondents to the GP patient survey who gave a positive answer to ‘Generally,

how easy is it to get through to someone at your GP surgery on the phone?' (Higher values are better): 39.13%

Percentage of patients rating their experience of making an appointment as good or very good: 42.2% - among the worst

The proportion of respondents to the GP patient survey who described the overall experience of their GP surgery as good or very good. (Higher values are better): 58.33%

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7.3. Doctor to Patient Ratio

A new contract model introduced across the UK in 2004 removed individual GP patient lists and moved to a model of care delivery by contractor. Primary care services are provided by a range of clinical professionals in a practice. The contract does not specify the number of GPs that are required for a defined number of patients.

However, the figures are available. There are 10912 people registered to the Constable Rural Practice, with six doctors and five nurses on staff, on the figures for Jan 2015. A GP to patient ratio of 1819 per GP.

8. Soils and Geology The map below shows that the East Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan area features Grade 2 and 3 agricultural land. Most of the surrounding land area is in agricultural use. How this important natural resource is used is vital to sustainable development. This includes taking the right decisions about protecting it from inappropriate development. Government policy for England is set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published in March 2012 (paragraph 112). Where significant development of agricultural land is demonstrated to be necessary, local planning authorities should seek to use areas of poorer quality land in preference to that of higher quality. The Agricultural Land Classification system classifies land into five grades, with Grade 3 subdivided into Subgrades 3a and 3b. The best and most versatile land is defined as Grades 1, 2 and 3a by policy guidance (see Annex 2 of NPPF). This is the land which is most flexible, productive and efficient in response to inputs and which can best deliver crops and livestock products. {Contaminated land?}

Agricultural Land

9. Water East Bergholt lies between the River Stour and Stutton Brook. The existing village is outside flood zone 2 and flood zone 3, but the Neighbourhood Plan area does contain flood zones 2 and 3 therefore any future development would need to consider fluvial and surface flood risk. Although as

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East Bergholt is mainly on a hill floods are extremely unlikely. {Are water resources / supply are a problem? Are there any problems with water quality or wastewater in our neighbourhood?} The whole of the Dedham Vale AONB and Stour Valley Project area falls within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone, an area identified to be at risk from agricultural run off, and within one of England Catchment Sensitive Farming Delivery Initiative.

9.1. Sites Allocated For Strategic Residual Waste Treatment Facilities

There are no waste water treatment facilities locally. In the Waste Core Strategy Report 2008 the following areas are listed:

Former Sugar Refinery, Sproughton Road, Sproughton Eye Airfield Industrial Estate, Eye and Yaxley Masons Quarry, Great Blakenham Suffolk County Council Highways Depot, Lodge Lane, Great Blakenham

9.2. Sites Allocated For Non Hazardous Landfill

Similarly for Landfill, there are no immediate facilities. Layham Landfill Site Thorington Foxhall Landfill Site Masons Landfill Site

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9.3. Air Quality

There has been an automated air quality monitor in East Bergholt parish that monitored the southbound A12 at Lattinford Bridge and measured oxides of nitrogen. A full assessment of potential exceedance of the annual mean objective at Lattinford Hill was not supported by additional year of diffusion tube data and hence there was no need to designate as a Air Quality Management Area (AQMA).

10. Transport and Accessibility

10.1. Bus Services

The bus services link East Bergholt to Colchester and Ipswich, and Hadleigh to Manningtree.

10.2. Method of Travel to Work

In keeping with a rural community, a higher percentage of people travel to work by car/van than in urban areas.

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10.3. Traffic on B1070

The B1070 runs through the village from the A12 to Brantham on the A137. It is a commuter route to Manningtree and the main railway station with lines to London Liverpool St., Ipswich, and Harwich. There is a 18.5t weight limit in East Bergholt.

Traffic surveys have been performed in 2015 on the B1070 by Babergh at critical points, such as at Gaston End. This is a part of the B1070 which carries through traffic, local commuting, and schools traffic.

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10.4. Road Accidents in East Bergholt

East Bergholt Babergh Road Accidents Slight (2013) 8 193

Road Accidents Serious (2013) 2 27 Road Accidents Fatal (2013) 0 4 Road Accidents Total (2013) 10 224

11. Energy Babergh Core Strategy policy CS12 sets out residential design standards (including those for both major residential developments via the Building for Life Silver Standard and for non-residential developments via the BREEAM ‘Excellent’ standard). New housing should have high standards of

energy saving, and new houses should be updated where possible.

12. Employment and Skills

12.1. Education

East Bergholt has comparable statistics with the rest of Babergh with regard to qualifications although a higher proportion of residents (16 and over) do attain degrees and professional qualifications. The top occupations listed by people in Dodnash are:

professional 21.8% managers, directors and senior officials 15.3% associate professional and technical 14.8% skilled trades 13.0% administrative and secretarial 9.8% corporate managers and directors 9.3%

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caring, leisure and other service 9.3% business and public service associate professionals 7.9% administrative 7.0% caring, personal service 7.0%.

12.2. County Assets 2014

The county assets are those recorded on the Suffolk County Council property data base which only records the primary use of a building. This means that if building are used for more than one purpose these secondary uses will not appear. Similarly the data base does not include private assets except in exceptional cases. The assets are an indication of the actual and potential for employment mainly in the public sector.

County Assset East Bergholt Babergh

6th Form Centre 0 1

Business Centre 0 2

Children's Centre 1 5

Community Resource Centre 0 1

County Farms 0 40

Education Other Than At School 1 1

Fire Station 0 5

Highways Depot 0 1

Household Waste and Recycling Centre 0 3

Land 0 17

Land and Buildings 0 2

Library 0 7

Middle School 0 2

Office 0 2

Outdoor Education 0 1

Park and Ride 0 1

Playing Field 0 1

Pre-School 1 4

Primary School 1 39

Pupil Referral Unit 0 1

Recreation Site 0 4

Registry Office 0 1

Residential Home 0 1

Special Needs School 0 1

Sports Centre 0 2

Store 0 1

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Supported Housing 0 3

Upper/High School 1 6

Waste Site 0 1

Youth Centre 0 1

12.3. Languages

East Bergholt has the same make up to the rest of Babergh in relation to residents’ main language.

2% of usual residents have a main language that is not English (Spanish, Italian, German, Czech, Slovak, Dutch and Chinese).

12.4. Business Facilities

East Bergholt currently has broadband via the telephone lines, at 8Mb/s download speeds. It is planned to rollout higher speed access in Suffolk, as part of council and government initiatives, with speeds up to 70Mb/s. The rollout of newer mobile systems 3G, 4G, has been slow compared to the rest of the country. There are many 'blackspot' areas for reception.

4G From one Operator as at October 2015

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13. Stour & Orwell Estuaries Special Protection Areas and RAMSAR sites

14. Future Outcome of 'Core Village' policy The model for the future is that the Core Village will act as a magnet for the local growth and all of the attendant facilities which would otherwise have been shared between the Core and the designated Hinterland sites. The effect may be that East Bergholt will grow at the expense of the surrounding communities, and they may be denied developments which would otherwise keep the Hinterland villages thriving and improve their lifestyles.

15. Conclusions East Bergholt is generally a Parish where incomes and levels of education are on average higher than within the District as a whole. The Parish has a population older than the population of the District as a whole. A significant number of people within the Parish work in lower management, administrative, and professional occupations and a higher proportion of residents (16 and over) do attain degrees and professional qualifications than the District as a whole. However, the number of people travelling to work by car is still significantly higher than within the District as a whole, however there are 106 households without access to a car/van. There is a limited access to public transport within the Parish. A significant number of people within the Parish work from, or operate a business from, home. Average house prices are generally higher within the Parish than within the District as a whole. The

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Parish has a considerable concentration of larger, detached houses which reflects the requirements and aspirations of the Parish. The population profile in the UK is projected to get older which means that some aspects of the property mix and styles will need to change, such as more bungalows and care homes. The Parish has a number of facilities including a primary school, a high School, several public houses, a general store, a Post office, sports centre, and a village hall. There are limited bus services available within the parish. Opportunities for new development are limited within the parish as it is lies within the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). However, there have been a small number of residential developments within the parish over the last 10 years which lie outside the AONB.

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16. References

16.1. Data Sources

Suffolk Observatory 2011 Census Parish profiles -population, occupation, household composition, size, tenure, type http://www.suffolkobservatory.info/IAS/profiles/profile?profileId=56&geoTypeId=64&geoIds=E04010558 Babergh Health Profile 2013 Mid Suffolk Health Profile 2013 Ward health profile - http://www.localhealth.org.uk/LH/GC_preport.php?lang=en&codgeo=E05007146&nivgeo=ward_2011&id_rep=r03 Suffolk Observatory 2011 Census Parish profiles http://www.suffolkobservatory.info/IAS/profiles/profile?profileId=56&geoTypeId=64&geoIds=E04010558 ONS Neighbourhood Statistics (lone parents, single households, car usage, transport modes, dwelling type, deprivation, ) - http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadAreaSearch.do?a=7&r=1&i=1001&m=0&s=1404745808250&enc=1&areaSearchText=mendlesham&areaSearchType=16&extendedList=true&searchAreas= Nature on the map (nature reserves, agricultural land quality, biodiversity action plan habitats, statutory designations (if any),) http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/ Heritage: http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/advancedsearch.aspx?refine=true Suffolk Landscape Character Assessment Suffolk Landscape Character Assessment Different sources identified in step 2 of http://www.levett-therivel.co.uk/DIYSA.pdf and an example http://rendlesham.onesuffolk.net/assets/Uploads/Rendlesham-Neighbourhood-Plan-SASR-December-2013.pdf on pages 29 – 45 Dedham Vale AONB and Stour Valley Management Plan 2010-2015 Dedham Vale AONB and Stour Valley Management Plan 2010-2015 Community Action Suffolk - Rural Services Review 2012 - http://www.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Suffolk-Rural-Services-Review-2012-Full-Report.pdf Rural Services Network - http://www.rsnonline.org.uk/observatory/neighbourhood-planning Babergh District Council Core Documents List

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Valuation office Agency http://www.2010.voa.gov.uk/rli/en/basic

16.2. Listed Buildings

See buildings on parish map

Ackworth House Grade II East Bergholt, Suffolk

Barclays Bank Beaufort Cottage Grade II The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Bellcage to North Side of Churchyard Grade II* The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Blacksmiths Cottage Grade II Quintons Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Bridge Cottage Grade II* East Bergholt, Suffolk

Carriers Arms Grade II B1070, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Chapel House Post Office The Old Manse Grade II The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Chaplains Cottage Gascoignes Grade II Heath Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Chaplins Grade II* B1070, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Church of St Mary Grade I The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Churchgate House Grade II* 1 Rectory Hill, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Claycotts Grade II* Flatford Road, East Bergholt

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Coach House to the Old Rectory Grade II Rectory Hill, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Commandree Little Gothics The Gothics Grade II 1 Gaston Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Constables Grade II The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Cottage Adjoining Paper Shop to West Grade II Cemetery Lane, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Cottage to North of Quintons Cottage Grade II Woodgates Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Cottage to North of the Red Lion Grade II The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Cottages to East of Yew Tree Cottages Grade II 4 Gandish Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Dairy Farm Cottages Grade II 2 Rectory Hill, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Elm Farm, East Bergholt Grade II East Bergholt

Flatford Mill Grade I East Bergholt, Suffolk

Fountain House Grade II The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Fuschia Cottage Grade II 3 Gaston Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Gable Cottage Peach Cottage Grade II Rectory Hill, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Gandish House Grade II 4 Gandish Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk

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Garden Cottage Whitehorse Cottage Grade II B1070, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Gaston House Including Front Garden Railings and Gate Grade II Gaston Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Gatton House Grade II East Bergholt

Gissings Grade II 2 Rectory Hill, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Hatters The Old House Grade II The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

High Trees Farmhouse Grade II Quintons Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Ivy Cottage and Cottage Adjoining to Right Grade II The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

K6 Telephone Kiosk by the Red Lion Public House Grade II The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Little Court Including Railings and Gate to Front Garden Grade II The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Meadow Cottages Grade II East Bergholt, Suffolk

Millers House and Cottage Grade I East Bergholt, Suffolk

Moss Cottage Grade II Cemetery Lane, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Oak Cottage Grade II Rectory Hill, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Old Chapel House Grade II 1 Rectory Hill, East Bergholt, Suffolk

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Old Mill House Grade II East Bergholt

Orchard House Grade II Cutlers Lane, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Orvis Croft Grade II Orvis Lane, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Pair of Tombs to Revans Family in Churchyard of Church of St Mary Grade II 1 Rectory Hill, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Park House Grade II Park Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Quintons Cottage Grade II East Bergholt, adj Quintons Corner (Unmarked)

Railings and Gates to Front Gardens of Constables and Five Firs Grade II The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Rectory Hill Cottage Numbers 1 and 2 and St Marys Cottage Grade II Rectory Hill, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Richardsons Farmhouse Grade II 3 Gaston Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Rookery Farmhouse Grade II Putticks Lane, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Short Acre Grade II Gaston Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Smithy Grade II Quintons Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk

St Martins Grade II 3 Gaston Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Stour Grade II The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

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Stour Cottage Grade II The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Stuarts Grade II B1070, East Bergholt, Suffolk

The Chemist Grade II East Bergholt

The Court Grade II The Street, East Bergholt

The Gables Grade II* Hadleigh Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk

The Hare and Hounds Grade II Heath Road, East Bergholt

The Haywain Grade II East Bergholt, adj Kings Head (Unmarked)

The Hermitage Grade II Quintons Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk

The Kings Head Grade II Rectory Hill, East Bergholt, Suffolk

The Lambe School Grade II Gaston Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

The Linnets Grade II Quintons Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk

The Lodge Grade II* Hughes Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk

The Lodge Cottage Grade II Hughes Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk

The Old Hall Grade II 1 Rectory Hill, East Bergholt, Suffolk

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The Old Rectory Grade II Rectory Hill, East Bergholt, Suffolk

The Red Lion Grade II East Bergholt, adj Red Lion

The Town House Grade II East Bergholt

Throwers Grade II 3 Gaston Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Tomb to Golding and Ann Constable in Churchyard of Church of St Mary Grade II 1 Rectory Hill, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Tomb to John Dunthorne in Churchyard of Church of St Mary Grade II 1 Rectory Hill, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Tomb to John Lewis in Churchyard of St Mary Grade II 1 Rectory Hill, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Tudor Cottage Grade II Mission Lane, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Tudor Cottage Grade II 3 Gaston Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Tuffnells Including Gatepiers to Front Garden Grade II Gaston Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Vale Farmhouse Grade II East Bergholt

Valley Farmhouse Grade I East Bergholt

War Memorial Grade II Flatford Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk

West Lodge Cottages Grade II The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

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West Lodge Cottages Grade II The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

West Lodge Stables Grade II The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

White House Grade II 2 Rectory Hill, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Willy Lotts Cottage Grade I East Bergholt, Suffolk

Wistaria Cottage Grade II 3 Gaston Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Woodgates Farmhouse Grade II Woodgates Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Wren Cottage Grade II The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk

Agricultural Land Classification

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Dodnash Priory Site

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Village Heart

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Pictures of Congestion Around

the Village

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Heath Road

Hadleigh Road

Village Centre

East Bergholt Village Heart Parking Survey

July 2015

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EBNP Village Centre Parking Survey July 2015 Location; Village centre along The Street from Red Lion Public House/Pharmacy, including Public Car Park around to St Mary’s church. Results Parking survey July 9 - 13, 2015 Date Time On street Car park 9/7 09.30 36 12 13.00 31 17 16.00 32 19 10/7 09.00 31 7 14.00. 33. 9 17.00. 21. 7 11/7. 10.00. 38. 27 12.00. 33. 23 15.00. 51. 32. (Wedding!) 18.00. 31. 15 12/7. 10.00. 42. 9 (church service) 15.00. 22. 12 13/7. 10.30. 39. 7 Street kerb length: approximately 182 metres @ 6 metres per space - 30 cars (however, some parked end on) counted maximum number of spaces including end on 43 cars. Car park has 31 spaces plus 3 disabled spaces. Interpreting Results - Fairly stable level of street parking each day at about 80% capacity (averaging counts) for street parking. - car park underused relatively at average 15 spaces (per count); so 50 % capacity; need to encourage greater use of car park - But wedding day shows how easily capacity can be reached at peak times - taking car park and street parking together average usage from the counts amount to 63% capacity and usage would have to increase by over 60% (+29 cars) to generate real problems and overflow parking - so overall I would infer from these data that the situation (currently) looks manageable but if new development regular caused car parking in the "centre" to increase by say 25-30 cars we have problems. What level of new housing might drive such an increase? Photos of congestion in the village centre will show how even with today's counts there are problems and potential safety issues.