In discussion with the new District councillors for Totnes, it was decided that there should be a fresh consultation to hear all relevant views – with stakeholders, skaters and local residents about the two proposed locations, before making a final decision about which scheme to continue fundraising towards.
Residents' consultation
Autumn 2022
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Autumn 2022
The agreed design was presented at a residents’ consultation event. A considerable level of objection was expressed by residents bordering the park to the proposed design behind the leisure centre. Council officers listened to this objection and have revisited the two proposed locations.
Design consultation
Summer 2021
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Summer 2022
Online and in-person consultation and design workshops with skaters. Final design agreed.
Stakeholders' consultation
Spring 2021
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Summer 2021
Stakeholder consultation to consider two proposed locations – next to the multi-use games area avoiding any impact on existing trees by locating between tree Root Protection Areas, or a location behind the leisure centre. Opinions were gathered from user groups at Borough Park (including rugby club, tennis club, leisure centre, Town Council skaters). Following this, District councillors directed Council officers to progress the option behind the leisure centre.
Planning application
Spring 2021
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Spring 2021
Planning application submitted for extension of the existing skatepark footprint on the western boundary of the park. The proposal included removal of mature trees, and following significant objection to the tree removal, the application was withdrawn.