Project Name
Devon Cycling and Trails Network
Lead
Organisation
Submitted by
Will depend on location - Local Authority / SW Coast Path Association
Name
Jonny miller, GI Officer, TDC (and GI officer lead for the LNP)
Alexis Huggins, GI Officer, South Hams & Torbay
Mark Owen, South West Coast Path
+ amendments/ integration of information (from Alexis Huggins and Esther
Pearson) carried out by Sarah Jennings following discussion with Jonny Miller.
Email
Outline
Project
Description Please describe
the activity that
you plan to
undertake.
Jonny.miller@teignbridge.gov.uk
Mark.owen@soutwestcoastpath.org.uk
Alexis.Huggins@torbay.gov.uk
Deliver a network of well managed (surfacing / signs) and connected cycle routes / trails in
Devon which:
-
support the delivery of new development through increased network capacity,
reduced traffic congestion, sustainable travel modes etc
support tourism, leisure growth and healthy active lifestyles as achieved by existing
trails such as the Exe Estuary Trail and South West Coast Path (the SWCP get ~ 8.6 million
visitors a year which is worth around £189 million to the area’s economy – making it Devon’s biggest and
most popular tourist attraction).
DCC has published (March, 2015) a Cycling and Multi-Use Trail Network Strategy which
sets out DCC’s priorities for a cycle and leisure route network. DCC has stated that it will
work to secure funding for these routes via a range of sources such as Growth Deal 3,
developer contributions (s106/CIL), possible bids to the Department for Transport. The
strategy recognises that there are other local priority routes which are not included.
This paper therefore focuses on routes and projects which are not identified in the DCC
strategy but which are being identified as a priority through District Green Infrastructure
Plans / Local Plans and the South West Coast Path team.
Geography &
costs
Routes/projects are currently being identified through District GI work / SW Coast Path
team and others – these could all be pulled together into one map if required.
They include (these are examples - others are being identified):
SW Coast Path - lots of possible projects!
Circular Walks – upgrading the most popular circular walks to increase visitor capacity /
reduce seasonality of tourism and increase spend away from the coast (work to be costed
by DCC PRoW team based on a sample of 10 routes provided by the SWCPA).
Cost – est £450,000 for 100 walks + £40,000 for 20 interp boards
Building resilience – upgrading drainage structures
Cost - £100K/yr for 3 years
Digital information provision – hidden views app
Information on history, farming, hidden views (underwater features / geology) etc
Cost: £35K for app development + £1K per walk = £135,000
Conservation and enhancement of 30 archaeological features
To follow up the success of Unlocking our Coastal Heritage.
Cost: £1million
Dogs on the path
Package of advice to dog owners etc
Cost: £150,000 over 3 years
Marketing and communication
Cost: £120,000 over 3 years
SWCP have other project ideas that could be included.
National Cycle Network extensions
Newton Abbot to Totnes
Totnes to Paignton
Other
Access from Goodrington through Clennon Valley to Paignton western corridor
Trails across the Brixham-Kingswear Peninsula
Clyst Valley Trail, Exeter
Timing – Over
Ongoing
what time
period will
activity take
place?
Partners –
Who are the
potential
partners?
Fit with
Natural
Devon’s aims
-
Local Planning Authorities and Town/Parish Councils
Sustrans
Landowners
To protect and improve Devon’s natural
environment
Secondary – habitat along trails provide
wildlife movement corridors
To grow Devon’s green economy
Secondary – leisure and tourism business
opportunities based on access to the
natural environment
Primary – improve and promote access to
natural environment in day to day
movement and leisure/tourism
To reconnect Devon’s people with nature
Fit with
Natural
Devon’s
priority
themes -
Naturally Healthy
Primary
Green Connections
Outdoor Learning
Farming with Nature
Wood for Good
Resilient Wetlands
Primary
Secondary (provides access and OL ops)
no alignment
no alignment
no alignment
Sustainable Seas
Fit with
HOTSW LEP
Strategic
Economic
Plan
Priorities.
Appendix 1
provides a
summary of the
Priorities for
Growth. More
information can
be found:
no alignment
Contribution to the Heart of the SW LEP’s Priorities for Growth (see Appendix A).
‘Creating the conditions for growth – Transport and accessibility’ and ‘Maximising
productivity and employment opportunities’ – ‘Strategic employment sites’ and
‘Unlocking housing growth’
Mitigating impacts on existing transport network and facilitating sustainable modes of
transport is essential to allowing growth.
Capitalising on our Distinctive Assets - Maximising our environmental assets
Providing a network of trails will provide greater access to and value from our distinctive
natural assets.
http://www.heartof
swlep.co.uk/strateg
ic-economic-plan
Creating a responsive environment, where businesses and individuals can reach their
potential - Accessibility to education/employment (transport)
Network of trails includes access to employment and education.
Financials
What is the estimated total project cost?
Can be costed when required
What proportion of total project cost are capital
costs?
Have you secured any funding for the project
yet? If so, list amounts and sources.
In your view, what are the potential sources of
funding for this project?
100%
Outcomes Please describe
what you
expect the
project to
achieve in
terms of
Environmental,
Social and
Economic
Outcomes
Quantifiable
outputs Consultation
– What
consultation
has already
occurred is
more required?
Some s.106 contributions for District
schemes?
s.106/CIL
Sustrans/DfT
HLF
Coastal Communities Fund
Environmental Outcomes:
Carbon emission reduction through sustainable transport.
Potential habitat corridors alongside trail network
Social Outcomes:
Health and wellbeing improvements
Access to low cost transport network
Economic Outcomes:
Increased tourism and leisure spend
Improved access to growth areas and existing town centres
Each scheme will have benefit/cost analyses
Consultation carried out during the development of Green Infrastructure Strategies via the
GI partnerships
Statutory
Approvals
Risks – What
are the main
risks associated
with this
project?
Planning permission and habitat regulations assessments where required
Land availability / funding.