Mansgate Restoration

Emerging Landscape, Biodiversity & Public Access Proposals

Welcome

Mansgate Restoration is developing proposals for the long-term restoration of land at Mansgate Hill, Nettleton, Caistor, LN7 6NT

Our ambition is to create a high-quality, nature-led landscape that delivers significant biodiversity enhancement alongside opportunities for appropriate public access and community benefit.

The proposals are still at an early stage. Before they are finalised, we would like to understand the views of local residents, businesses, community groups and other interested parties.

Your feedback will help inform the next stage of the project.

This survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

Consultation closing date: 30 October 2027

SECTION 1 — ABOUT YOU

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1. What is your connection to the local area?

I live locally

I work locally

I own or manage land locally

I run or work for a local business

I regularly visit or travel through the area

I am a member of a local community group or organisation

I represent a parish/town council or other public body

Other — please specify

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2. What is the first part of your postcode?

For example: S66, DN11, NG22.

*Please do not provide your full address.*

SECTION 2 — THE OVERALL VISION

The emerging vision is to restore the site as a substantial nature-led landscape incorporating habitat creation and enhancement, long-term ecological management and opportunities for appropriate public access.

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3. Overall, what is your view of the principle of creating a high-quality biodiversity and nature restoration site here?

Strongly support

Tend to support

Neither support nor oppose

Tend to oppose

Strongly oppose

Unsure / need more information

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4. What do you particularly like about the emerging vision?

SECTION 3 — NATURE & BIODIVERSITY

The restoration could include a range of new and enhanced habitats.

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5. Which potential elements of the landscape are most important to you?

	Very important	Important	Neither	Not particularly important	Not important
Species-rich grassland and wildflower areas	Species-rich grassland and wildflower areas Very important	Species-rich grassland and wildflower areas Important	Species-rich grassland and wildflower areas Neither	Species-rich grassland and wildflower areas Not particularly important	Species-rich grassland and wildflower areas Not important
Native woodland	Native woodland Very important	Native woodland Important	Native woodland Neither	Native woodland Not particularly important	Native woodland Not important
Native trees and scrub	Native trees and scrub Very important	Native trees and scrub Important	Native trees and scrub Neither	Native trees and scrub Not particularly important	Native trees and scrub Not important
New and enhanced hedgerows	New and enhanced hedgerows Very important	New and enhanced hedgerows Important	New and enhanced hedgerows Neither	New and enhanced hedgerows Not particularly important	New and enhanced hedgerows Not important
Ponds and wetland habitats	Ponds and wetland habitats Very important	Ponds and wetland habitats Important	Ponds and wetland habitats Neither	Ponds and wetland habitats Not particularly important	Ponds and wetland habitats Not important
Habitats for birds	Habitats for birds Very important	Habitats for birds Important	Habitats for birds Neither	Habitats for birds Not particularly important	Habitats for birds Not important
Habitats for pollinators and insects	Habitats for pollinators and insects Very important	Habitats for pollinators and insects Important	Habitats for pollinators and insects Neither	Habitats for pollinators and insects Not particularly important	Habitats for pollinators and insects Not important
Wildlife corridors connecting different habitats	Wildlife corridors connecting different habitats Very important	Wildlife corridors connecting different habitats Important	Wildlife corridors connecting different habitats Neither	Wildlife corridors connecting different habitats Not particularly important	Wildlife corridors connecting different habitats Not important
Protection and enhancement of existing habitats	Protection and enhancement of existing habitats Very important	Protection and enhancement of existing habitats Important	Protection and enhancement of existing habitats Neither	Protection and enhancement of existing habitats Not particularly important	Protection and enhancement of existing habitats Not important
Long-term ecological management and monitoring	Long-term ecological management and monitoring Very important	Long-term ecological management and monitoring Important	Long-term ecological management and monitoring Neither	Long-term ecological management and monitoring Not particularly important	Long-term ecological management and monitoring Not important

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6. Are there any particular habitats, wildlife or environmental features you would like us to consider?

SECTION 4 — PUBLIC ACCESS

One of the opportunities being explored is allowing appropriate public access through parts of the restored landscape.

Access would need to be carefully designed so that people can enjoy the site without adversely affecting sensitive habitats and wildlife.

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7. In principle, would you support providing public access within parts of the restored landscape?

Strongly support

Tend to support

Neither support nor oppose

Tend to oppose

Strongly oppose

Unsure

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8. Which facilities or features would you value?

Informal countryside walking routes

Circular walking routes

Connections to existing public footpaths

Accessible paths where practicable

Wildlife viewing areas

Seating or resting points

Information boards about wildlife and habitats

Nature trails

Areas suitable for dog walking

Areas where dogs should be kept on leads to protect wildlife

Cycle access where appropriate

Educational opportunities for schools or community groups

Volunteer conservation opportunities

Other — please specify

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9. If public access were provided, how likely would you be to visit the site?

Very likely

Fairly likely

Neither likely nor unlikely

Fairly unlikely

Very unlikely

Unsure

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10. How do you think you would be most likely to use the site?

Walking

Dog walking

Enjoying nature and wildlife

Exercise

Spending time outdoors with family

Photography

Birdwatching / wildlife watching

Educational visits

Connecting to other local walking routes

I would probably not use the site

Other — please specify

SECTION 5 — COMMUNITY BENEFITS

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11. How important are the following potential benefits to you?

	Very important},{	Important	Neither	Not particularly important	Not important
Creating more space for nature	Creating more space for nature Very important},{	Creating more space for nature Important	Creating more space for nature Neither	Creating more space for nature Not particularly important	Creating more space for nature Not important
Increasing biodiversity	Increasing biodiversity Very important},{	Increasing biodiversity Important	Increasing biodiversity Neither	Increasing biodiversity Not particularly important	Increasing biodiversity Not important
Improving the appearance of the landscape	Improving the appearance of the landscape Very important},{	Improving the appearance of the landscape Important	Improving the appearance of the landscape Neither	Improving the appearance of the landscape Not particularly important	Improving the appearance of the landscape Not important
Creating new public access	Creating new public access Very important},{	Creating new public access Important	Creating new public access Neither	Creating new public access Not particularly important	Creating new public access Not important
Providing opportunities for walking and recreation	Providing opportunities for walking and recreation Very important},{	Providing opportunities for walking and recreation Important	Providing opportunities for walking and recreation Neither	Providing opportunities for walking and recreation Not particularly important	Providing opportunities for walking and recreation Not important
Creating new woodland and planting	Creating new woodland and planting Very important},{	Creating new woodland and planting Important	Creating new woodland and planting Neither	Creating new woodland and planting Not particularly important	Creating new woodland and planting Not important
Improving habitats for wildlife	Improving habitats for wildlife Very important},{	Improving habitats for wildlife Important	Improving habitats for wildlife Neither	Improving habitats for wildlife Not particularly important	Improving habitats for wildlife Not important
Long-term management of the landscape	Long-term management of the landscape Very important},{	Long-term management of the landscape Important	Long-term management of the landscape Neither	Long-term management of the landscape Not particularly important	Long-term management of the landscape Not important
Opportunities for environmental education	Opportunities for environmental education Very important},{	Opportunities for environmental education Important	Opportunities for environmental education Neither	Opportunities for environmental education Not particularly important	Opportunities for environmental education Not important
Improving people's access to nature	Improving people's access to nature Very important},{	Improving people's access to nature Important	Improving people's access to nature Neither	Improving people's access to nature Not particularly important	Improving people's access to nature Not important
Creating a lasting environmental asset for the local area	Creating a lasting environmental asset for the local area Very important},{	Creating a lasting environmental asset for the local area Important	Creating a lasting environmental asset for the local area Neither	Creating a lasting environmental asset for the local area Not particularly important	Creating a lasting environmental asset for the local area Not important

SECTION 6 — SHAPING THE PROPOSALS

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12. Having considered the emerging proposals, what is your overall view?

I strongly support the emerging proposals

I broadly support the emerging proposals

I am neutral

I have some concerns but could support the proposals if these are addressed

I do not currently support the proposals

I need more information before forming a view

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13. What changes, if any, would make you more likely to support the proposals?

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14. What is the single most important thing you would like the project team to consider as the proposals develop?

OPTIONAL — KEEP ME INFORMED

If you would like to receive future updates about the project, you can provide your details below.

Providing contact information is entirely optional and will not affect how your consultation response is considered.

Name

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15. Email address

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16. Would you like to receive future updates about this project?

Yes

THANK YOU

Thank you for taking part.

Your feedback will be reviewed by the Mansgate Restoration project team and will help inform the continuing development of the proposals.

The scheme is still evolving, and comments received through this consultation will be considered alongside ecological surveys, landscape design, technical assessments and discussions with relevant authorities.

Further information about the project can be found at:

www.mansgaterestoration.co.uk

For consultation enquiries:

enquiries@mansgaterestoration.co.uk

Mansgate Restoration

Emerging Landscape, Biodiversity & Public Access Proposals

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* 1. What is your connection to the local area?

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* 2. What is the first part of your postcode?

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* 3. Overall, what is your view of the principle of creating a high-quality biodiversity and nature restoration site here?

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* 4. What do you particularly like about the emerging vision?

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* 5. Which potential elements of the landscape are most important to you?

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* 6. Are there any particular habitats, wildlife or environmental features you would like us to consider?

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* 7. In principle, would you support providing public access within parts of the restored landscape?

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* 8. Which facilities or features would you value?

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* 9. If public access were provided, how likely would you be to visit the site?

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* 10. How do you think you would be most likely to use the site?

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* 11. How important are the following potential benefits to you?

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* 12. Having considered the emerging proposals, what is your overall view?

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* 13. What changes, if any, would make you more likely to support the proposals?

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* 14. What is the single most important thing you would like the project team to consider as the proposals develop?

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* 15. Email address

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* 16. Would you like to receive future updates about this project?

1. What is your connection to the local area?

2. What is the first part of your postcode?

3. Overall, what is your view of the principle of creating a high-quality biodiversity and nature restoration site here?

4. What do you particularly like about the emerging vision?

5. Which potential elements of the landscape are most important to you?

6. Are there any particular habitats, wildlife or environmental features you would like us to consider?

7. In principle, would you support providing public access within parts of the restored landscape?

8. Which facilities or features would you value?

9. If public access were provided, how likely would you be to visit the site?

10. How do you think you would be most likely to use the site?

11. How important are the following potential benefits to you?

12. Having considered the emerging proposals, what is your overall view?

13. What changes, if any, would make you more likely to support the proposals?

14. What is the single most important thing you would like the project team to consider as the proposals develop?

15. Email address

16. Would you like to receive future updates about this project?