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ASTON AREA This area includes the parishes of Aston on Trent,

Barrow on Trent, Elvaston, Shardlow & Great

Wilne, Weston on Trent and Swarkestone.

Local Development Framework 1




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COMMUNITY SUMMARY The local population has grown by 8% since 2001 largely as a result of new housing development within Aston,

Weston and Shardlow. Green Belt covers much of this area, however, there still remains significant pressure for new

development around the fringes of Derby and this pressure is likely to drive future population growth. The opening

of a number of major road developments since 1997, including the A50 and A6 Derby Spur, together with a number

of large minerals developments have had an urbanising effect on the wider area.

Despite recent growth, this area retains much of its distinctive historic character. Conservation Areas are

designated in the villages of Aston, Barrow, Shardlow and Swarkestone and along the Trent & Mersey Canal.

Elvaston Castle Historic Park and Garden is located in the northern part of this area. In addition there are a total of

131 listed buildings. This equates to 18.4% of all listed buildings in the District.

This area is largely dormitory in nature and most local residents have to commute to neighbouring areas to access

employment or visit nearby supermarkets, leisure facilities, banks and other services. There are doctors surgeries in

Aston and Shardlow, although these are not supported by local pharmacies or dentists.

Residents in this area are more likely to be educated to degree level or higher (compared to most other parts of

South Derbyshire) and in turn are more likely to work in highly skilled managerial or professional jobs. Average

household incomes in this area are around £1000 per week making this one of the most affluent parts of the District.

Unsurprisingly residents are less likely to be faced with high levels of economic and social deprivation. Similarly

average life expectancy of residents living in this area is higher than the District average and residents are less likely

to be obese, smoke or binge drink compared to other communities in South Derbyshire.




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YOUR AREA

This is a largely rural area scattered with a number of

villages, the largest of which is Aston on Trent.

It is adjacent to the wards of Melbourne and Repton to

the south and Stenson to the west.

Derby City lies to the north of this area, although the

green wedges (areas of countryside protected from

development within the city) softens the transition of

countryside to urban area around Sinfin and Boulton.

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Trent and Mersey Canal, Shardlow




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HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES

Life expectancy is higher than average and residents

are more likely to have healthy lifestyles. �

There are doctors surgeries in Shardlow and Aston on

Trent. Access to health care facilities and services are

relatively limited across the rest of this area. �

Local leisure facilities include sports pitches, parks and

allotments. �

Healthy lifestyles

Aston village recreation ground

There are a number of facilities including doctors,

chemists and dentists located in neighbouring local

centres of Chellaston and Sinfin. �



Wilne, Weston on Trent and Swarkestone. SAFER COMMUNITIES

Crime rates are relatively low in this area and are similar

to the Derbyshire average. �

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Evidence of graffiti on road sign

Crime and safety

Vehicle crime is highlighted as a key issue in Aston,

mainly due to a notable number of incidents on the A50

Service Area near Aston. The Safer South Derbyshire

Partnership Plan seeks to reduce car crime in this area.

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The number of incidents involving cars and other motor

vehicles is notably higher then elsewhere in the County.

This may reflect relatively high levels of car usage in this

area.

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Information on street level crime on a month by month

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� There is significant pressure for new development in the

northern part of this area adjacent to Derby City and

around Aston village.

The population of this area was 6,663 in June 2009. �

Population growth and density

The population of this area has increased by around 8%

since 2001. �

The population density of this area is significantly lower

than the District average. �

� Planning permission has been granted for over 1000

new homes at Boulton Moor. This will increase the local

population by around 2,500 people.

VIBRANT COMMUNITIES

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Boulton Moor housing site



Wilne, Weston on Trent and Swarkestone. VIBRANT COMMUNITIES

46.6% of the population are aged 45 or over. �

Population profile

As this area’s population continues to age, demands for

social and health care services and facilities are likely to

increase. �

There are proportionally fewer under 16s living here

compared to the District as a whole. �

11.92% of population are aged 16 - 29 which is

significantly lower than the District average of 16%

which may mean that this age group are more likely to

move away from this area in order to work, live or study.

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Government statistics indicate that this areas falls

within the top 20% of least deprived locations in

England and within the top 40% of least deprived

locations in South Derbyshire.

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Housing

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

There are approximately 2,770 homes in this area. �

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Most homes are detached (around 1600) or semi

detached (around 600). ↸

A modern housing estate located on the

former Aston Hall site in Aston on Trent

The average price of a home in this area is 4.63 times

household income. Based on an average income of

£950 per household per week this means that the

average property in this area costs around £229,000.

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There were over 100 vacant dwellings during a previous

survey in 2009. This is equivalent to 4% of all stock. ↸

About half of the vacant dwellings are classed as long-

term vacant. This includes second homes and homes

which are in receipt of council tax discount because

they are unoccupied and substantially unfurnished.




↸ This area falls within the Derby travel to work area.

Housing requirements in this area are strongly affected

by housing needs and provision within the City.

↸ There is an identified shortage of 34 affordable homes

in this area. Of these most are required in Shardlow

and Aston both of which have an identified need for 10

homes. There is also a need for 9 homes in Weston, 5 in

Barrow and 1 in Swarkestone.

Housing

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Low density housing around Manor Farm Road,

Aston on Trent

Around one-third of homes are classed as non-decent.

This is higher than most other parts of the District. Non-

decent homes tend to be older properties which suffer

from damp, are less heat efficient or have structural

problems.

There are no established permanent gypsy sites located

in this area. �




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Jobs and employment


There are 3,264 people in this area that are

economically active; this is equivalent to 83% of the

working age population and is notably higher than

most other parts of the District.

Around 10% of people working in this area are self-

employed.

Residents are more likely to work as managers and senior

officials, professionals and associate professionals and

technical employees compared to elsewhere in the

District.

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The proportion of people employed in elementary

occupations, in sales or customer services or as process

plant and machine operatives is lower than most other

areas in South Derbyshire.

Office space in Chellaston

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Entrance to Shardlow Business Park

Jobs and employment


In March 2010 there were 97 people who were

unemployed equating to 2.3% of the population.

Comparable figures for 2008 and 2009 were 0.9% and

1.9%.

Despite recent increases unemployment remains

significantly lower than elsewhere in South Derbyshire.

In February 2010 7.7% of people claimed job seekers,

incapacity or carers and disability benefits. This is

notably lower than the District and National average.

Weekly household income before tax is £950 per week.

This compares favourably with the East Midlands

average, which is £600 per household per week.

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Employment sites


Employment sites within the Aston area are mainly

located around Shardlow. Sites include Manor Farm

(2.37ha), Shardlow Hall, (1.23ha), Shardlow Wharf

(0.63ha) and London Road (0.19ha). There is also a

small self storage facility located at Bridge Farm, Barrow

on Trent (0.58ha).

This area is well related to large commercial areas in

Derby City and North West Leicestershire, which are

located in Alvaston, Sinfin and Castle Donington.

Nearby employment provision at Willow Farm,

Castle Donington

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Wilne, Weston on Trent and Swarkestone. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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Employment sites




Transport and roads


Shardlow has a twice-hourly bus service to Derby.

Aston and Weston have a once hourly service to Derby

whilst Swarkestone benefits from a once hourly bus to

Derby and Swadlincote.

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The A50 looking east from Chellaston Lane

There is no railway station in this area the closest being

located in Willington, Derby City or Long Eaton. ¯

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It is not possible to directly access the A50 from a

number of villages in this area (Aston, Elvaston etc). �

Significant works to the A6 around Raynesway should

improve road access to the eastern side of Derby. �

There is evidence of traffic congestion along the A50 and

A6 within this area. There is also local concern about

congestion around Swarkestone Causeway which is an

ancient monument.

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National Cycle Route 6 connects Derby and Melbourne via

Swarkestone Lock.




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GP Surgery in Aston on Trent

Access to employment & services


Major employment sites located in Derby City close to

this area include areas around Sinfin (Wilmore Road

including the Rolls Royce site) and Industrial sites around

Raynesway .

Typically between 20-40% of residents from this area

work within Derby City, although higher proportions are

recorded around Aston and Elvaston.

There are no dentists or pharmacies in this area.

GP surgeries are located in Shardlow and Aston. A

further site for a new GP surgery has been set aside as

part of the Boulton Moor housing development

permitted in January 2009.

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Barrow on Trent sports pitch

Access to employment & services


New sports provision will also be provided close to

Elvaston as part of the Boulton Moor housing proposal

granted permission in 2009.

Thulston, Swarkestone, Elvaston and Ambaston have

limited access to public sports and play facilities. Ø

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Aston, Weston, Shardlow and Barrow have relatively

good access to sports pitches. There is significant open

space, sports pitch and allotment provision north of this

area in Derby City at sites in Boulton and Chellaston.

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Allotments are located in Aston, Barrow, Elvaston,

Shardlow and Weston. ” There is no built leisure provision in this area. �

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Access to services




Eastern side of Elvaston Castle

Biodiversity, flora and fauna


Elvaston Castle is designated as a Local Nature

Reserve.

There are 19 non-statutory county wildlife sites located

within or partially within this area. °

There are no Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)

located within this area although there is a SSSI located

just outside of this area in Derby City.

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This area offers significant opportunity for future habitat

creation through Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s ‘Transforming

the Trent Valley’ Project. �

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Biodiversity, flora and fauna




Landscape


This area is located in the Trent Valley Washlands

landscape character area: a largely agricultural

landscape set within broad, open river valleys with

many urban features, transport routes and areas of

localised mineral workings.

View of open landscape from Swarkestone Road,

Weston on Trent looking north.

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Land around Elvaston Castle, Aston and Shardlow is

located in the Nottingham–Derby Green Belt, which has

helped to preserve the open nature of this area.

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The Sinfin Moor and Boulton Moor Green wedges are a

major characteristic of the areas to the immediate

north of much of the Aston ward.

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� Boulton Moor functions as green wedge and covers

approximately 60 hectares of land and includes

allotments and open space.




All Saints Church, Shardlow Road Aston on Trent

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Landscape

The Sinfin Moor Green Wedge includes part of Sinfin

Moor and takes in Sinfin municipal golf course. �

Elvaston Castle Park and Garden is located within the

northern part of this area. j

Conservation Areas are designated in the villages of

Aston, Barrow, Shardlow and Swarkestone. The Trent

and Mersey canal, which joins the River Trent at

Shardlow, is also a Conservation Area along its entire

length in South Derbyshire.

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Listed buildings are mainly located in Shardlow and

Great Wilne (48), Elvaston (26) and Swarkestone (20).

There are a total of 131 listed buildings in this area, of

which 8 are grade 1 or grade II*.

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There are proposals to reopen the Derby to Sandiacre

Canal, which will connect the Trent and Mersey Canal

to the Erewash Canal near Long Eaton. ñ

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Flood risk and climate change


Land south of the Trent and Mersey Canal is located in

the functional floodplain for the River Trent.

The River Trent at Swarkestone Bridge

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Areas around Ambaston and Shardlow are located in

areas identified as being at high risk of flooding from

the River Derwent. “

There is little flood risk from rivers around the Derby City

boundary, with the edges of Boulton and Chellaston

being largely unaffected by flood risk. “

Around Sinfin (to the north of Swarkestone) there is a

significant area of low-lying land, which is at moderate

and/or high risk of flooding from Hell and Cuttle Brooks. “

An Environment Agency flood management plan

indicates that there may be a need to raise existing

banks at Shardlow and some smaller villages to protect

these communities from increasing flood risk.

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Emerging evidence on local renewable energy

indicates there may be some potential for wind energy

in this area. qqqq




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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Flood risk and climate change



Wilne, Weston on Trent and Swarkestone. CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

There are 4 primary schools within this area located in

Barrow, Aston, Weston and Shardlow.

Shardlow Primary School

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Cumulatively these schools are attended by 470 pupils

aged 4 – 11.

In 2008 Key Stage 2 (results of 11 year olds) indicate that

all schools except Shardlow (there is no data available

for this school) performed better than the County and

national average in Maths, English and Science.

There are surplus places at all schools in this area

except for Aston on Trent Primary, where the number of

pupils exceeds capacity.

Local education provision and

educational attainment

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There is no secondary school provision within this area. G




School patrol sign in Barrow on Trent

CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

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The closest secondary schools are located in Derby

City, these include Chellaston, which is already over

capacity and Noel Baker Community School and Merrill

College which have an 18% and 24% surplus of places

respectively.

Educational attainment within this area’s population is

significantly higher than the District average.

In 2001, 29.3% of the population had no qualifications

(compared to 38% District-wide) whilst 29.9% had

higher-level qualifications, such as university degrees,

compared to 17.6% across the whole District.

Local education provision and

educational attainment

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Wilne, Weston on Trent and Swarkestone. YOU TOLD US

Residents in this area placed great value on the need to

protect the countryside and the opportunities it offers for

leisure and recreation.

Rural nature of the area

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Most residents felt that villages had a strong sense of

community spirit and general friendliness often not present

in urban areas.

There is some support for limited housing provision in Aston

to ensure that the village does not stagnate, although

some people did not wish to see any further growth.

Generally it was felt that growth should only meet local

rather than Derby City or district-wide need.




The Clock Warehouse, London Road, Shardlow

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YOU TOLD US

Community facilities across this area are in need of improvement.

In particular the need for a local secondary school, larger medi-

cal surgery in Aston and part time surgery in Weston were raised.

Support for provision of additional sports facilities; youth clubs;

allotments; enhanced public transport provision and additional

walking and cycling routes were highlighted during previous

consultation events.

Residents in Weston are concerned about the demolition and

rebuilding of homes in the village and the wider impact this is

having on village character. There was some support for the

designation of a conservation area in Weston.




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FURTHER INFORMATION We need you to tell us what YOU think

your neighbourhood needs; what

needs to change, what should stay

the same. Your help will assist the

Council in drawing up the Local

Development Framework (LDF) –

which in turn will help us plan where

investment in homes, jobs, shops,

services and facilities is needed.

This leaflet is number 1 in a series of 11.

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