Appendix B - Consultation Questionnaires Comments

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APPENDIX B

COMMENTS FROM QUESTIONNAIRES Regeneration Masterplan CONSULTATION EVENT September 2015 352 Questionnaires

Comments on Social Plan Comments on Economic Plan Comments on Physical Plan General Comments (Other)

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COMMENTS ON SOCIAL PLAN Question S

Social Plan: Action Areas

Cranmore

18

S

Should be prioritised

Other

34

S

Youth employment very necessary and important in order to continue the change in the fabric of the communities. Continuation of CCTV and monitoring of estate and other areas of East Ward.

Set up on the present situation would have greater and more visible presence of Garda in area. Possibly by providing office or outreach office.

Cranmore

131

S

The social plan is always welcome in any area

Cranmore

238

S

Education, learning and training course should be made available at night for people that are working.

Cranmore

240

S

Some courses should be held at night for people who work during the day.

Cranmore

272

S

Training courses should be in evening when people are finished work.

Cranmore

281

S

Some courses should be held at night for people who work during the day.

Cranmore

348

Other

Need to have courses.

Cranmore

262

Other

Geldof Resident: Housing management is a concern for me because I’m worried about what tenants would move into any new housing. I’m furious when council tenants don’t stick to a housing agreement and when the council don’t check houses that are being rented and that aren't being looked after.

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COMMENTS ON ECONOMIC PLAN Question E

Economic Plan: Action Areas

Cranmore

18

E

Should be prioritised

Cranmore

252

E

Give local people a chance to get a job in this area and get the job skills for that job.

Cranmore

286

E

I would like to see the TAPPED Programme continue as we enjoy it very much and it is a great benefit to the community.

Tonaphubble

311

E

I would like to see income adequacy on the economic plan

Cranmore

347

E

Ensure to include jobs for people with disability. Disability is not mentioned in Sligo Regeneration Literature. Needs to be more awareness of disability and of the different levels of disability. Need to inform the Regeneration team more about this. Regeneration plan needs to be universally disability friendly.

Tonaphubble

311

Other

Feel that income is one of the most important factors in the Physical, Mental, Emotional and Social Health of any community.

Cranmore

294

Other

local people given jobs when building starts

Cranmore

258

Other

I'd be very interested in work opportunities during building works: - I have trades and qualifications and health and safety certs. I’m finding it hard to get work. I’m a carer at the moment, I’d rather get a job.

Cranmore

267

Other

Jobs for the residents are crucial to get "buy in” on the plan. Survey of the occupations of the Residents of the area and companies they work for *networking *making connections * using the relevant trade, skill and professions that are in the area.

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COMMENTS ON PHYSICAL PLAN Question 1

Devins Drive Enhancements

Cranmore

18

1

Should be prioritised

Cranmore

44

1

Ramps causing Noise Pollution. Residents sleep interrupted at night with Delivery Lorries to super markets. Road Narrowing at top of Devins Drive causes problems for Residents to park due to Restrictive Access.

Cranmore

62

1

Road Calming areas at all junctions to slow down traffic from all Estates to Devins Drive.

Cranmore

95

1

Traffic calming roundabouts at entrance & exit to Devins Drive

Cranmore

96

1

Traffic calming roundabouts at entrance to Devins Drive and bottom too.

Cranmore

100

1

Traffic Calming roundabouts at entrance & exit of Devins Drive

Other

115

1

I don't agree with parking on Devins road as it will widen this busy road and encourage speeding

Cranmore

150

1

I think the idea of making the road at Devins Drive more like an avenue is a brilliant idea, in respect of making it a more pleasant place to drive through. I also think the John Fallon mound is in need of lowering to improve the visibility of the junction.

Cranmore

165

1

Like trees, but should not interfere with TV and Broadband signals

Cranmore

166

1

Really like trees, but there would need to be measures to ensure that they don't interfere with TV and broadband signals

Cranmore

167

1

Traffic Calming: roundabouts at entrance to exit to Devins Drive

Cranmore

178

1

Devins Drive a good idea, ideas would enhance this area.

Cranmore

181

1

Devins Drive Enhancement: this is a priority as Devins Drive is on the main thoroughfare and needs to be made more aesthetically pleasing.

Cranmore

197

1

No more trucks on Devins Drive

Cranmore

210

1

I would like traffic lights at both ends of Devins Drive or a roundabout at each end.

Cranmore

238

1

Traffic calming suggestion for Devins Drive - chicane associated with car parking instead of pinch point lay out.

Cranmore

240

1

Traffic calming for Devins Drive - chicane associated with car parking instead of pinch point lay out.

Cranmore

271

1

Large Trucks stopped -

Cranmore

272

1

Pinch Point layout would not work. Chicane with car park parking work better.

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Cranmore

281

1

Traffic calming for Devins Drive - Chicane associated with car parking instead of pinch point layout.

Cranmore

289

1

Would like measures to be taken to address the Heavy Duty lorries coming through estate. They should be forced to go around Cleveragh.

Cranmore

293

1

I live at no. 6 Cranmore place. We need extra car parking spaces.

Cranmore

303

1

Stop trucks up and down Devins Drive, more ramps.

Tonaphubble

311

1

If you slow the traffic down any more, there would nearly be no point in bringing a car at all (personal view). But it could potentially scupper the Economic Development plan. I would like to see Income Adequacy on the Economic plan.

Cranmore

349

1

People come too fast into streets. Need to slow them down coming around the corner e.g. Langan Drive into Racecourse View

Question 2

Abbeyquarter Site : which option: a, b, or c?

2a

Abbeyquarter site developed to allow new link through Mercy lands (Abbeyquarter centre would move to centre block) Abbeyquarter Centre refurbished, parking extended

2b

Abbeyquarter site developed for housing (Abbeyquarter centre would move to centre block)

2c Cranmore

7

2a

Where are the dressing rooms and facilities for the pitch? We need facilities. With no facilities we will be going backwards instead of forwards. People can’t change in the rain, we play winter league.

Cranmore

18

2a

Think this is a good idea, better access to the schools.

Cranmore

85

2a

Sean Fallon Pitch - We paid 1.00 a week. The park was sold. Was privatized so it’s still part of Cranmore. Do not change it

Cranmore

97

2a

Brilliant idea for Geldof Drive, Option A

Cranmore

175

2a

No changes

Cranmore

237

2a

Abbey quarter centre site redevelopment - ok with redeveloping 10 bungalows but not family 2 story houses. Housing for people with special needs is much more desirable than social housing.

Cranmore

238

2a

Pitch should not be used as a land swap with mercy college unless it is put in the plans that this land cannot be converted into a commercial zone for use in extending the school. If the school is extended onto the pitch this would be an eye sore in the middle of Cranmore.

Cranmore

255

2a

Plan 2A seems to be a worthwhile project as long as there is guarantees there are no more added on houses to the stated plans.

As we enjoy the view from our house on Geldof. Also would they not consider some bungalows instead? Signed: T. C....... ??

Cranmore

262

2a

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are for retired people. Don’t want young families moving in.

Include an allotment beside the potential space for bus turning.

Cranmore

272

2a

Pitch should not be given as a land swap to mercy college unless it’s put into the final plans that this pitch cannot be converted into commercial land and should only be converted into some form of all weather pitch. If this pitch is built on to extend the school this would make an eye sore in the middle of Cranmore.

Cranmore

291

2a

Let Geldof Drive Residents decide

Cranmore

291

2a

Please keep the current community centre and upgrade as required

Cranmore

329

2a

New link through Mercy Grounds should be monitored and locked at certain times to be agreed by affected Residents.

Cranmore

336

2a

I don’t think Abbey quarter centre needs to be moved, it is a major benefit to community and I feel that relocation would be a major upset to both elderly and children in the area.

Doorly ParkMartin Savage

334

2a

Why is knocking down Abbeyquarter Centre necessary? It is a good building, plenty of rooms; it could be used for different purposes.

What happened to crèche? - Shortage of small children.

Doorly ParkMartin Savage

334

2a

Not on I think.

Cranmore

9

2b

Would like to see the centre left where it is in Cranmore.

Cranmore

12

2b

I feel the Abbeyquarter is unfit to provide the needs of all the people and agree with the proposal to build a new centre with modern amenities.

Cranmore

127

2b

I would like this but not with the school gate because there would be more kids it would be more noisier

Cranmore

128

2b

I would like this but not school gate.

Cranmore

150

2b

I think the plan 2b would be the most attractive to the Cranmore people because I do believe that keeping the centre is important to them, although there may be a new building somewhere else for all of the new facilities.

Cranmore

176

2b

Abbeyquarter refurbished and extended

Cranmore

238

2b

Community centre is ok relocating to bigger green area. However original building should be kept as older members of the community worked hard to fundraise and get this building built as part of the community. Building could be kept or rented for meetings. It would be an eye sore if this centre was knocked as it would be too overcrowded with houses in such a small area.

Cranmore

240

2b

We would like Abbeyquarter Centre not to be knocked as to have houses built there would be an eye sore. Abbeyquarter Centre was built when the housing estate opened; it would be heart breaking to see it knocked down.

Cranmore

272

2b

Community centre should be kept as part of the community and not demolished. Older residents put lots of effort to raise funds to get this building built. It is currently part of the heart of our community page 6

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Residents take pride in knowing that their efforts created this centre.

Cranmore

281

2b

We would like Abbeyquarter Centre not to be knocked, as to have houses built there would be an eye sore, and Abbeyquarter Centre was built when the housing estate opened it would be heart breaking to see it knocked down.

Cranmore

347

2c

What do you class as "special needs”? Would prefer this type of house to be more dispersed and integrated into the wider estate so people mix better, and are challenged more. Otherwise this street could become known for the "one for people with disabilities".

Suggest share with elderly.

Cranmore

12

2c

I feel that this proposal needs to be discussed and agreed by the residents of Geldof Drive.

Cranmore

207

2c

Split units in Abbeyquarter for small businesses like bike repairs/ furniture restore.

Cranmore

298

2c

I think special needs have the right to live and mix, and also communicate with others in an open area where there should be more entertainment.

Cranmore

303

2c

No new extra housing, bungalows used for special needs homes.

Doorly ParkMartin Savage

334

2c

No need for more housing. Think the lessons should have been learned over the years.

Question 3

Geldof Drive: bungalows and courts site for housing

Cranmore

6

3

Problems with car congestion - Previous issues with social housing and anti social behaviour. Would prefer less houses, like green area instead

Cranmore

127

3

I would like the houses for special needs

Cranmore

128

3

Would like the houses for special needs.

Cranmore

150

3

There does need to be something done about the present boarded up bungalows also the pedestrian gate to the Mercy for the pupils is a great idea

Cranmore

178

3

No housing in Geldof Drive. Refurbish existing bungalows. Don’t agree with a walkway leading from Geldof Drive to Mercy college.

Cranmore

181

3

Geldof Drive: Existing bungalows need to be sorted as they are a complete eyesore.

Cranmore

235

3

If housing is built only for Elderly or special needs.

Cranmore

238

3

These houses were original used as social housing and should be kept for social housing if rebuilt.

Cranmore

261

3

Geldof Drive should stay as it is. No need for any more developments people are happy as it is quiet and private. Most residents have bought their houses.

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Cranmore

262

3

If 14 houses are built it will bring anti-social behaviour. Children will hang around in cul de sac. I’d like special needs housing where the bungalows are. No new extra houses (i.e... 4 suggested) use the courts for extra turning and parking for buses. At the moment they park in front of houses and I can’t access my drive way. (diagram on sheet to illustrate this)

Cranmore

271

3

Special needs housing - yes

Cranmore

272

3

These houses were originally social housing and should be made social housing if rebuilt.

Cranmore

275

3

Housing for special needs

Cranmore

276

3

Housing is for special needs

Cranmore

280

3

If housing is built only for elderly and special needs

Cranmore

291

3

Let Geldof Drive Residents decide

Cranmore

329

3

Bungalows should be done up for elderly and retired people. I oppose the building of more houses and bungalows should be redeveloped as they are. NOT two story. Proposed area for 4 new houses should be developed as a turning area for Buses an traffic, failing this, it should be developed as allotments for whole community, not just for a men’s group. As a woman with a disability I feel this is very important.

Cranmore

331

3

Would like to see Bungalows re - developed as they are - not 2 storeys. Also, no need for 4 extra 2 storey houses, this land could be used for Allotments and Bungalows used for elderly or special needs.

Cranmore

335

3

Would like to have bungalows knocked. Would like to see area used as picnic area and to make a nice garden area. All houses private and council be able to avail of any improvements. No extra housing built.

Cranmore

341

3

housing for Retirees / disabled

Cranmore

348

3

Put in a decent building with 3 workshops for (a) mechanics course - would bring people in (b) basic household maintenance (c) builder/plaster/block laying course

Question 4

Joe Mc Donnell Drive: New Link to Chapel Hill

Cranmore

12

4

Proposals to knock and rebuild new houses needs to be discussed and agreed by residents living in these houses - I do agree with the cycle path.

Cranmore

18

4

Don’t agree with four houses being knocked unless it was in full agreement with those living in it. Otherwise I like the idea.

Cranmore

105

4

I would not be in favour of this, as if anything, I think it will draw even more late night footfall into Joe McDonnell and it can be a problem. Noise from Drunken pedestrians is an issue at weekends.

I also believe that if this new walkway is carried out, it will be only a matter of time before it gets changed to a road.

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Cranmore

108

4

Yes to a linkway, not a Road

Cranmore

109

4

I agree as long as it stays for cycle land and pedestrians and not turned into a road in the future.

Cranmore

150

4

From my own experience I know this new walkway is important not only for easier accessibility for people who live in Cranmore, but also for visitors and passersby (the fact that the link is currently an alley which is not very pleasant to walk through makes this high in my personal view of priorities for the projects

Cranmore

178

4

Don't agree with this idea.

Cranmore

181

4

Joe McDonnell Drive: New link to chapel hill, No, this is not a good idea.

Cranmore

197

4

Leave Alley in Joe McDonnell as is.

Cranmore

235

4

Agree if people living in those houses give full consent.

Cranmore

259

4

I don't agree with a new Road going through Joe McDonnell Drive.

I have kids that play on that street and don't agree with the street being open.

Cranmore

275

4

Leave it up to the living in the four houses

Cranmore

276

4

up to people that live in the houses

Cranmore

280

4

Agree if people living in those houses give full consent

Cranmore

291

4

Let Joe Mc Donnell Residents decide

Cranmore

294

4

if the people in the 4 house agree

Cranmore

299

4

Existing Alley is safe both to use and to live beside. This project is not important enough to move 4 families out of their house, which they have lived in since 1985. I suggest to use and extend the existing alley into the Mercy field, then continue to chapel hill and extend the gardens of number 31-34. Also chapel Hill to be turned into a one way street.

Cranmore

336

4

I don’t think that the link to chapel hill is beneficial only my opinion.

Cranmore

348

4

If households agree

Question 5

Central Cleared Area: which option: a or b?

5a

(i) New Centre with park, pitches and play-spaces (ii) Retirement housing on part of central cleared area

5b

Park, pitches, play-spaces and housing

Cranmore

18

5a1

Should be prioritised

Cranmore

18

5a1

We need a purpose built new centre that meets the needs of the community today as well as in 20 years from now.

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Cranmore

22

5a1

I think the idea of a new centre is very good. Multiple agencies i.e. services need to avail of it to ensure residents can access as many supports i.e. services as possible in one location.

Cranmore

22

5a1

The idea of Housing for the elderly - people's needs change as they grow older and this needs to be recognised as well as ensuring they remain a part of their community and services are available locally for them.

Other

72

5a1

New Centre with park-pitches-Play space. Sport is playing a key role in social regeneration but the need for a community type sports hall is essential for activities for people of all ages. Indoor space necessary for sporting activities.

Cranmore

97

5a1

5a is the best option

Cranmore

132

5a1

Having had kids grow up in Cranmore and now grandkids it’s always good to see somewhere they can go to i.e. drop in club/centre with different activities rather than sitting on walls or hanging about the streets. A new centre would be ideal for different activities to be held in.

Cranmore

146

5a1

A new centre located on the present green site I would not be in favour of. Redevelop the area for a more recreational purpose would be more appealing. Parks, Pitches, Play areas. To redevelop the present centre and its surrounding areas i.e. from a 2 story building into a 3 story building using the ground we have already developed.

Cranmore

148

5a1

Regarding the central green area, I feel it is crucial to have a proper play area park etc for the kids.

Cranmore

149

5a1

As a symbol to the commitment of the proposed plans I think the prep and construction time for this project should be first priority.

Also a legacy fund should at least be considered for the future running and up keep for the facilities and surrounding areas.

Cranmore

153

5a1

Medi Centre long overdue

Cranmore

156

5a1

Put running track around pitch and basketball court

Cranmore

160

5a1

regarding the Central cleared area, I feel it is crucial to have a proper play area, park etc for the children

Cranmore

161

5a1

Play area also would be good and an improvement

Cranmore

197

5a1

I am in favour of Plan 5a

Other

229

5a1

Essential for future community.

Cranmore

235

5a1

I agree we need a new centre but feel we have to keep Abbeyquarter.

Cranmore

266

5a1

A medical centre would be a great service to have in the area as a lot of people have a distant to when ill.

Cranmore

280

5a1

Agree need a new centre but I feel we have to keep Abbeyquarter.

Cranmore

291

5a1

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Cranmore

294

5a1

in the courts area: outdoor squash alley

Cranmore

298

5a1

I think the Centre Block should be first priority because all the young kids around Cranmore have nothing to do in the past few years. It would be fair for them to have a nice big open playground, sooner rather than later.

Tonaphubble

311

5a1

Don’t know enough about a medical facility to say yeah or nay. But would love to see elder home facilities, so people could stay in their own community.

Doorly ParkMartin Savage

334

5a1

no housing

Cranmore

338

5a1

No Houses

Cranmore

348

5a1

Have houses for people with disabilities and that would include the elderly - what age is elderly - is it when you get the pension, make sure it is affordable.

Cranmore

5

5a2

NO Housing in the Centre Block except Retirement - one story

Cranmore

10

5a2

There are enough houses in Cranmore - Some were knocked why build more.

Cranmore

11

5a2

No more houses

Cranmore

27

5a2

It is of little value building retirement Homes if they are a repeat of the other ones that were built when the elderly were put in and then abandoned to fend for themselves. I would be horrified to think this could happen again. A system on the theme of Nazareth House would be the right way to go.

Cranmore

291

5a2

Cranmore already is an area of high density housing - no need for more houses in a green field site.

Doorly ParkMartin Savage

334

5a2

No Social housing needed in Cranmore - Brings too many problems for everybody.

Cranmore

12

5b

Although a good idea, there is an urgent need for a modern centre to meet the needs of the wider population of Cranmore.

Cranmore

150

5b

I would like to see the toddler park developed as there is currently not many parks friendly for this young age

Cranmore

197

5b

Not in favour of 5 b

Cranmore

291

5b

option C - no housing or centre - play space and recreation area etc.

Cranmore

301

5b

No more social Housing. Finality of roads Network.

Question 6

Mounds in Cranmore: Relandscaped

6a

Joe Mc Donnell /Fallon Drive Mound page 11

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Yeats Drive/Carroll Drive Mound

Cranmore

9

6a

We do not want the mounds lowered in Cranmore

Cranmore

18

6a

Careful planning and consultation with local residents is required.

Cranmore

98

6a

No need to touch the mounds

Cranmore

108

6a

No fencing

Cranmore

110

6a

No fencing if the mound in Joe McDonnell Drive is lowered and developed into a green space there is any need to fence it. I am a resident who lives around the mound and do not want it fenced off.

What are you achieving? You create a space that is deemed inaccessible to residents, you create a feeling of being "locked in" You create a "challenge" for youth, a mystery, something to get in at. Leave the space open, free and green. Fencing could always be added at a later date if needed. The height of the mound is also a concern. At the moment I look out on green, lowering the mound to much would mean I would lose my green view and be looking at houses. The height on the Joe McDonnell side of the mound should not be lower than one story. Funding and maintenance for the mound in the future should also be secured and outlined if funding cannot be secured, leave the mound alone.

Other

115

6a

Joe McDonnell Bank current proposed parking on all sides

Cranmore

122

6a

No parking on Devins Drive side of mound as this is main road

Cranmore

124

6a

This area should be left as open area with no visible fencing. if the mound is to be developed it must include funding for the future upkeep of it.

Cranmore

131

6a

The only item I wouldn't support is the Joe McDonnell relandscaping and that is because I live in No. 4 and enjoy the look of the green mound which provides a measure of privacy and the idea of fencing would certainly take away from the aesthetic look.

Cranmore

165

6a

I like the park proposal for the mounds, but do not like the idea of railings

Cranmore

166

6a

Like what is proposed for mound but do not like the railing, I think they will remove community feeling

Cranmore

175

6a

No changes

Cranmore

183

6a

Do not feel that the parking spaces are necessary

Cranmore

184

6a

Road should be wider and paths should be built but no parking on entrance to Joe Mc Donnell

Cranmore

291

6a

Let residents decide re mounds

Cranmore

117

6a

Good idea to remove mound at Joe McDonnell Drive and landscape instead.

Cranmore

84

6b

I would love to see the bank cut down in Collery Drive and something put in there for kids and would love to see a skate park somewhere for kids to play on their scooters etc.

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Cranmore

108

6b

No fencing

Cranmore

122

6b

Yeats Drive: traffic calming put in place around mound as widening of road will result in motorbikes and cars going around at even greater speed.

Cranmore

150

6b

The Yeats mound is in need of steps I know, from my personal experience, it would make the journey from upper Cranmore to lower, a lot easier

Cranmore

165

6b

Again do not like railings

Cranmore

166

6b

Again do not like railings

Cranmore

175

6b

No changes

Cranmore

336

6b

I don’t feel that removing this mound in Carroll drive would be any benefit to the area. Yeats Drive could be flattened slightly and planting boxes used to improve or allow children’s place for planting fruit trees. I think any trees planted should have fruit. Children would have fun picking.

Cranmore

347

6b

I’m saying no to this because I want it assessed for disability access. I realise it may be difficult to make it universally disability friendly.

Cranmore

348

6b

Make a half moon shape mound to maintain privacy and have space for landscaping.

Question 7

New link to Sports Centre from Cranmore No Roads -

Cranmore

10

7 New link to sports centre from Cranmore would open up access to Cleveragh Park for Residents.

Other

72

7 This would make the racecourse more accessible but I would be afraid of some youths finding it a place for anti-social behaviour

Cranmore

150

7 Regarding the new link from Cranmore to the Sport Complex I think it is very good

Cranmore

161

7

Cranmore

175

7

Cranmore

197

7

No changes Bike lane to sports complex with barrier system in place.

Great idea, leading to more usage of regional sports centre, if they offer an attractive package to local residents. The entrance from race course to regional sports centre is not good coming in at back of centre. If you could change and put an entrance at the front of centre. With a nice pedestrian path to front of sports complex Other

226

7 I don’t think we need a new link to sports centre it is within walking distance for people in Cranmore anyway.

Cranmore

Question 8

336

7

Doorly Park Martin Savage Terrace: New local park

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307

8

In favour of a park but I am mindful of late night access and security.

Cranmore

336

8

I think the park location is fine where it is.

Question 9

Browns Field: new links, when Browns Field is developed

Cranmore

27

9

Browns Field would be perfect for assisted housing as was done in Cleveragh Rd and Sea Rd. If it was given as an option, I am sure a number of people from the area would avail of this freeing up more houses for tenants.

Other

34

9

Linkage to Brown's Land/Doorly Park/Cleveragh as with the linkage to Pearse Road is very important to the future of the Cranmore Area; it will remove the isolation that existed.

Cranmore

185

9

Would not like to see a Road coming through Browns Field onto Langan Drive, cycle and pedestrian route would be ideal

Cranmore

188

9

No road at Browns Field, Just bicycle and walk way

Cranmore

192

9

No road through Browns Field, just walk way

Cranmore

193

9

No Road through Browns Field

Cranmore

194

9

No road at Browns Field, just a cycle and walkway

Cranmore

291

9

not enough detail here

Cranmore

291

9

Long term plan lacks current detail to make an informed decision too early to decide. more information required

Question 10

Energy Saving Measures for Housing in Cranmore

Cranmore

18

10

Energy measures in Cranmore houses have to be developed.

Cranmore

105

10

I would really support these improvements, but only if they are extended to each and every resident, and not only to those who are tenants of SCC. I would feel that if these are only extended to SCC tenants it may create division amongst residents, with private residents on one side and SCC tenants on the other. Private owners should not be "punished" because they own their own homes.

Cranmore

108

10

To include all housing in this area

Cranmore

109

10

this should be extended to both private and council houses

Cranmore

110

10

Funding for Energy Saving measures for houses should be made available to privately owned houses as well as council houses as the issues were council issues before residents bought their house.

Cranmore

117

10

Energy saving needed badly

Cranmore

124

10

Funding and grants should be made available to private house owners as well as SCC houses. We all live in the same area. page 14

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Cranmore

146

10

Is badly needed

Cranmore

150

10

The houses in Cranmore need to be greatly improved and also the environment. We had vents put in and my neighbours bathroom subsequently got flooded, so important for me for the work to be done properly

Cranmore

167

10

Include private house owners in refurbishment

Cranmore

238

10

Housing improvements should be also made available to private owned residents. If works are carried out. Houses should be returned as found.

Cranmore

272

10

Housing improvements should also be made for private residents.

Cranmore

331

10

Energy Saving measures should include Private Housing as well as Council Housing.

Cranmore

244

Other

Include private housing on refurbishments.

Cranmore

245

Other

Private houses to be included with refurbishments

Cranmore

247

Other

No Social Housing: private Homes to be included in all refurbishment.

Doorly Park-Martin Savage

308

Other

Doorly Park Martin Savage: I don't feel I can comment on these proposals because I am not a resident of Cranmore, but I do hope these changes do happen for the Cranmore residents. I would like to see some energy saving proposals for Doorly Park Martin Savage area.

Question 11

Housing Quality Measures for SCC housing in Cranmore

Cranmore

108

11

Privately owned houses should be updated in line with council housing

Cranmore

109

11

Private homes should be entitled to new changes are these plans were not in place when homes were bought.

Cranmore

146

11

Is badly needed

Cranmore

161

11

we need a bigger house or an extra room

Cranmore

281

11

Re questions 10,11,12. - Housing improvements should be made available to privately owned Residents.

Cranmore

289

11

Refurbishment of houses must include the privately owned too.

Cranmore

95

Other

Include private house owners in refurbishment scheme

Cranmore

96

Other

Include private house owners in refurbishment

Cranmore

98

Other

Include private housing in refurbishment i.e. grants

Cranmore

100

Other

House owners help refurbishing their homes

Cranmore

107

Other

Need for grants for private housing

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Cranmore

240

Other

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Re 10 - 11 - 12 Housing improvements should be made available to privately owned residents.

Question 12

Environmental Improvements for Cranmore Estate

Cranmore

86

12

Please do something about the lane between the Collery Drive and the Yeats Drive. The project 29 proposals do not look like they will happen and those of us who live on this lane will continue to experience anti-social behaviour, congregating young people, noise and over looking. Maybe even give us railings to stop people loitering outside our houses.

Cranmore

146

12

Is badly needed. These dead alleyways should be divided up to the surrounding homes so that those in the area can redevelop their gardens or extend their homes.

Cranmore

170

12

Closure of all the alleyways is a must but my interest is in the closure of 48-49 Cranmore drive as we own both and we moved in 1991 and the problems are still ongoing. We have had to have a security camera fitted. When we have anyone visit in the evening most evenings we have to run the gauntlet through 8-10 teens sitting on our walls. We need this closed as soon as possible

Cranmore

201

12

Closure of the alleyways with priority 48/49 Cranmore Drive.

Allocation of waste ground behind Cranmore Drive to the residents of Cranmore drive as garden extension.

Cranmore

347

12

Lot of holes in paths, don’t need to replaced, just resurfaced. Kerb at Abbeyquarter path makes entrance inaccessible. Co-op and Regeneration offices are not accessible to me.

Cranmore

253

Other

There are 5 houses in Carroll Drive and there are 20 cars trying to park in Carroll Drives. Car parking area. Residents from Racecourse View are also parking in the area.

Cranmore

253

Other

I would like if the parking in Carroll Drive could be looked at, there is a large green area that could be used as a car park next to one of the houses.

Cranmore

279

Other

Car parking spaces in Carroll drive is very bad, not enough spaces for the volume of cars. 5 houses in Carroll drive and all the cars for Racecourse steps are all parking up in the car park.

Cranmore

293

Other

Have a wall that runs in my garden. I own my own house but the wall is running in between it and my neighbour. It's damp and gone very dirty the garden in front is mine. I would see is as an Environmental improvement.

Cranmore

267

Other

Re naming the area - Cranmore has a negative association for Regeneration, a new name or breaking up into a number of districts will enhance the reputation of the area.

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GENERAL COMMENTS (OTHER) General Comments Cranmore

8

Other

General Comment - I am in favour of 95% of proposals, but if housing is to be included it should not be terraced, at the very least the housing should be semi-detached, with driveways. This would give the owners/tenants more control over their own space and in my opinion make for a more sustainable, happier house-hold. Also, I believe an increase in social housing/increase population will detract from the regeneration initiative. Final Point, I want Cranmore to be desirable and much sought after place to live.

Cranmore

1

Other

No Roads, No Housing

Cranmore

11

Other

No Roads - too dangerous

Cranmore

12

Other

Overall most of the projects and proposals are positive for Cranmore. Improvements that may have an impact on local areas streets need to be agreed by the residents living in these areas.

Cranmore

12

Other

Well presented.

Cranmore

28

Other

We don't want more houses - we are ok with the roads we have.

Cranmore

38

Other

I agree, very good ideas. Improves peoples way of lives and it makes sense.

Cranmore

39

Other

Good for the Cranmore areas, Buy, knock the bungalows in McDonnell Drive. Build 4 new houses in that area would be a good and better plan.

Cranmore

96

Other

No Social Housing

Cranmore

98

Other

No need for social housing or extra roads.

Cranmore

100

Other

No social housing

Cranmore

110

Other

All proposed new links, i.e. Joe McDonnell, Geldof, Mercy and Racecourse are guaranteed cycle/pedestrian, not for traffic/cars.

Cranmore

123

Other

I think there's good ideas here - when will it happen? Some say 10 years??

Cranmore

129

Other

This consultation is to be commended. The Regeneration Team listened and took on board the wishes of the residents. However, I found some of the questions too vague. Over and over again there is reference to "new links". It would be better if it were more specific - pedestrian, cycle or motor. The word link is open to different interpretations. My point of view is that urban regeneration is best served by opening the estate up to nature - green spaces, parks, trees, shrubs etc. Pedestrian and cycle links are welcome.

Thanks to team.

Cranmore

130

Other

Street Lights - Health hazard. Why? Overly bright - turn them down or a red light. Affects circadian rhythm, wake/sleep cycle.

Thus when the human eye or animal is exposed to a bright blue light when it is dark this tells the brain it is daytime - suppressing page 17

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melatonin production (sleep hormone) - the blue light 460 - 480 nm range. Experimental scientific studies it has shown an average person who is living in an environment with over exposure to bluelights of this range had found their sleep delayed by 1-2 hours.

Also caused children to be hyperactive. All of the above effects wildlife, plant life, trees and such need as much darkness as humans and animals do, if this is fixed it will also save electricity!

Inadequate sleep causes chemical imbalance in the brain and body resulting in mental disorders such as insomnia, hostility, stunted growth and the inability to heal correctly to wake-up fresh.

Personally, there is a streetlight directly outside my house and it greatly affects my sleep.

Cranmore

131

Other

Would fully support most of the ideas, both from a visual point of view and the overall improvements in the general area.

Cranmore

133

Other

I would support 90% of proposed plans for regeneration. This has been a long awaited plan for Cranmore which will mean a great deal for people in the area. Not just for existing residents but for future generations to come. I would express just one concern that is Anti-Social behaviour and its potential to destroy any future hopes and concern of the people of Cranmore and surrounding areas.

Cranmore

140

Other

Skate park for kids

Cranmore

141

Other

Help people who own their own houses up in Cranmore who help other people but don't get help themselves.

Cranmore

147

Other

I would have a huge objection to more social housing and unnecessary roads i.e. no road at Browns field through the estate. I feel a walk/cycle path is favourable.

Cranmore

153

Other

All Great Ideas and Good to see Council pushing forward with the backing of people from the area. Very Encouraging for our children and grandchildren. WELL DONE Now force some funds Keep Up the Good Work

Cranmore

167

Other

no social housing

Cranmore

182

Other

New housing development to be designated for disabled/elderly only. No social housing

Cranmore

192

Other

No more social housing

Cranmore

193

Other

No more Social Housing

Cranmore

194

Other

No Social Housing

Cranmore

210

Other

An indoor gym facility.

Cranmore

241

Other

The ramps directly outside our house causes a lot of noise at all hours, with trucks delivery to Dunnes, Aldi, etc., We are woken at 4.00 am and the noise continues. These ramps should be removed to give people a bit of peace. Secondly I would like to see the green mounds left alone. If it is not broken don’t fix it.

Cranmore

242

Other

I suggest more affordable houses built for full time workers or private business owners to buy especially for locals working hard as it is quite expensive to afford regular mortgage. That could be motivational for locals to be more aggressive in making themselves page 18

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useful in getting jobs and engaging in some form of business.

Cranmore

248

Other

Cranmore is in desperate need of kid’s activities centre or something like that and because in summer time there all a lot of kids 7 -8 -9-10 years of age that are very ??????? and looking for staff to d. There are some occasional kids ????? incidents.

Cranmore

253

Other

It’s a very positive plan. I would like if the parking in Carroll Drive could be looked at, there is a large green area that could be used as a car park next to one of the houses. It would also be great to see the centre area been used and having a medical facility in the area. Overall it is a great plan and looking forward to the changes.

Cranmore

257

Other

Why is it costing so much to show this??

Cranmore

262

Other

And afraid to let my kids out because of the traffic. I’m afraid that people outside of my street (Geldof Drive) will have too much say on what happens on my street by looking at the plans.

Cranmore

270

Other

I would love to see this carried out.

Cranmore

271

Other

Geldof Drive Resident

Cranmore

274

Other

Very good and practical plans

Cranmore

291

Other

Well done on the work so far. Care needed to get any future developments balanced from a "sustainability" viewpoint.

Cranmore

291

Other

Thanks for organising this info and providing extensive hours

Cranmore

294

Other

Like water park to be built on the mounds or racecourse

Cranmore

294

Other

Christian fellowship built here would be great

Cranmore

328

Other

I am a resident of Geldof Drive, and I would like to think it is a worthwhile project.

Cranmore

348

Other

Give people a say that moves into our Estate.

Leave the Bungalows at Collery Drive.

Other

196

Other

More utilisation of the Garavogue natural amenity by facilitating the build of changing facilities, toilets and equipment storage areas to encourage youth and indeed similar participation would have obvious benefits to health and general well being.

Garavogue Villas

211

Other

Totally disgusted and very annoyed.

Other

217

Other

Things that are circled are what I see as outsiders are important, more road access to town and Doorly park and to other areas.

Caring for the elderly and meeting their requirements is a must.

Adding to the community without upsetting some is unattainable.

Cranmore needs to be seen as a part of the town and not seen as a part of the town and not seen as a separate village. Any energy saving measures is always welcome as is the quality of the housing. Better lights would make people feel safer. Offering a cafe or place to meet, would be a good in some cases but may get teenagers loitering. As Cranmore stands it already has a fairly good community feel, and if things were voiced more simpler and more broken down people may vote different. A Doctors is a must have.

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Other

218

Other

I think we should get a new park.

Doorly ParkMartin Savage

306

Other

Doorly Park Martin Savage: No Comment because I don't feel I can

Doorly ParkMartin Savage

308

Other

Doorly Park Martin Savage: I don't feel I can comment on these proposals because I am not a resident of Cranmore, but I do hope these changes do happen for the Cranmore residents. I would like to see some energy saving proposals for Doorly Park Martin Savage area.

Tonaphubble

309

Other

Project has advanced in a very positive way over the last couple of years. Marian and the team have put in a huge effort, and must be commended for same. As things look now, The use of the green area in "5a" is excellent use of what appeared to be wasted space.

The mound and proposal of steps makes perfect sense.

Tonaphubble

314

Other

Are the cameras working in Cranmore? Some say they are not. It is kept well. A lot of big changes, all the better. But what about illegal dumping?

Tonaphubble

315

Other

My basic thought on the overall project is" I hope it goes ahead". It is very fortunate to have been approved for the regeneration funding. Even with this project still in its planning stage it has lifted the cloud of negativity that has been associated with this area for a long time. In fact I think it has affected the mental health of the community. There is a new sense of optimism. I know everyone will not be in agreement with all the changes, but we have to change to make progress. "I hope it all comes to fruition"

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