Ettingtonand Fulready Neighbourhood Plan Survey Results

2015

FINALREPORT

Prepared by:

Consultation & Insight Unit

Stratford-on-Avon District Council

June 2015

CONTENTS

Page

1.0 / INTRODUCTION / 1
2.0 / METHODOLOGY / 1
3.0 / SUMMARY OF RESULTS / 2
4.0 / RESULTS IN DETAIL / 4
4.1 / Understanding your household / 4
4.2 / Business and economy / 6
4.3 / Travel and transport / 10
4.4 / Local amenities / 13
4.5 / Housing development / 18
4.6 / Housing design / 24
4.7 / Development sites / 28

APPENDICES

Appendix 1: Q5aComments about mobility issues

Appendix 2: Q6aComments relating to future business development in the parish

Appendix 3: Q13a Comments about the number and time of morning bus services

Appendix 4: Q13bComments about the number and time of evening bus services

Appendix 5: Q14 Additional comments on travel and transport in relation to future development in the parish

Appendix 6: Q15a Comments explaining why the continued provision of green and open spaces is very important to the community

Appendix 7: Q16a Comments explaining why residents feel there are insufficient shopping facilities and what facilities are lacking

Appendix 8: Q17a Comments explaining why residents feel there are insufficient road safety facilities and what facilities are lacking

Appendix 9: Q18a Comments explaining why residents feel there are insufficient educational facilities and what facilities are lacking

Appendix 10: Q19a Comments explaining why residents feel there are insufficient facilities for young children (under 10’s) and what facilities are lacking

Appendix 11: Q20a Comments explaining why residents feel there are insufficient facilities for older children (10-18) and what facilities are lacking

Appendix 12: Q21 Comments regarding proposals of any additional amenities that would support the Ettington and Fulready community

Appendix 13: Q25a Additional comments on housing development

Appendix 14: Q26a Comments why residents feel there is a requirement for these types of development

Appendix 15: Q27 Additional comments on housing design

Appendix 16: Development sites Comments why residents feel the site(s) indicated has potential and identification of owner(s) if known

Appendix 17: Development sites Comments regarding landowners discussing the opportunity of possible future development on their land

Appendix 18: Additional comments Made within the questionnaire

1.0 Introduction

This surveywill help the Parish Council produce a Neighbourhood Plan for Ettington and Fulready.

The Neighbourhood Plan is about setting down ideas for the future development of the village and parish. The objective is to make development sustainable and at the pace and direction that the village wishes in accordance with Stratford District Councils Core Strategy.

A Neighbourhood Plan establishes general planning policies for the development and use of the land in a neighbourhood, like:

  • Where new homes and offices should be built
  • What they should look like
  • What additional amenities would be of benefit to the community

Neighbourhood Plans allow local people to get the right type of development for their community. The plan must still meet the needs of the parish council’s assessment of housing and other needs, and has to be in step with the District Council’s Core Strategy.

The Ettington Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group will use the results from this survey and other relevant information to draft the Plan based on the majority view and preferences.

The results from the survey are included in this report.

2.0 Methodology

Initial feedback was obtained from villagers at the Community Centre meeting last year and at the summer BBQ.

The distribution of the questionnaires to all households in Ettington and Fulready took place in April 2015. Members of the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group took responsibility to ensure that every household was given one questionnaire including a detailed introduction on what the Neighbourhood Plan was about. There were no identifying numbers on the questionnaire. Residents were able to request a second questionnaireor could also download additional copies off the Neighbourhood Plan website. They were asked tocomplete the questionnaire and drop off at Ettington Stores, or wait for it to be collected by the Neighbourhood Plan Team.

Questionnaires were delivered to 472 households. 265 questionnaires were completed in total.

Thanks were due to all the members of the group, Parish councillors and other volunteers whose efforts ensured a good response.

3.0 Summary of Results

Business and Economy

  • 66% agreed there could be developments of small business units to provide jobs and facilities in the parish.
  • 73% favoured allowing small developments (up to 4 business units) accommodated on existing built upon sites.
  • 44% of residents agreed versus 41% who disagreed with developments of small business units outside of the current built limit of the settlements.
  • 46% agreed with the change of use of sites from business to residential (with the possible loss of associated facilities) should be allowed,compared to 39% who disagreed.
  • 47% agreed as opposed to 40% who disagreed that change of use of sites from residential to business should be allowed.
  • 41% rated the internet connectivity at their property as not fast enough. 8% of those surveyed did not use the internet.

Travel and Transport

  • 41% of respondents do not work outside of the parish as opposed to 40% who do.
  • 84%do not study outside the parish, compared to 12% who do.
  • 45% travelled over 20 miles to work or study.
  • Of those who stated they travelled daily to work or study, 84% travelled by car and 10% by car and train.
  • Of those who used a car to travel to work or study 77% would not consider using a bus to travel to their destination

Local Amenities

  • Nearly all (97%) were in agreement that the continued provision of green and open spaces is very important to the community.
  • 79% agreed that there are adequate shopping facilities in Ettington and Fulready compared to 16% who disagreed.
  • 60% were in disagreement with the statement: “the roads through Ettington and Fulready are generally safe…”
  • 66% of residents agreed that the provision (quality and location) of primary and secondary education opportunities is good compared to 7% who disagreed.
  • 50% felt there are sufficient facilities for young children (under 10’s) as opposed to 11% who disagreed.
  • Regarding facilities for older children (10-18), 42% disagreed there were sufficient versus 14% who thought they were sufficient.

Housing Development

  • 75% of those surveyed thought family houses with 2-3 bedrooms should take priority in the parish. 57% were in favour of starter houses with one bedroom taking priority and 51% cited bungalows with 2-3 bedrooms.
  • Respondents were asked to pick three styles of houses that they would be most happy to see built in the village: 65% favoured cottage style houses; 52% selected semi-detached houses and 44% detached houses.
  • The same percentage of residents (44%) agreed as disagreed with the statement: “Plan should encourage a more compact village with any development focused near the village centre”.
  • Similarly, 46% disagreed compared to 45% who agreed with the statement: “Plan should encourage more dispersed development (i.e. beyond the existing built-up area of the village).
  • 74% were in disagreement versus 18% who were in agreement with the proposal: “Plan should encourage the majority of new houses to be built in one large concentrated location rather than multiple smaller sites”.
  • 83% agreed that the plan should encourage a gradual pace of development, with a smaller number of houses built each year to 2031, as opposed to 10% who disagreed.
  • 78% were in disagreement compared to 14% who were in agreement with the statement: “Plan should encourage larger housing development early in the period, allowing any impact to be experienced early, with the village having to adapt and move on”.
  • 80% disagreed in contrast to 14% who agreed that “Plan should allow for more than the maximum number of around 60 houses (as included in the core strategy) to be developed.
  • Most (93%) agreed with the plan placing importance on the natural environment, such as protecting views, hedgerows, open spaces, flora and fauna, compared to 4% who disagreed.
  • 91% favoured the plan placing importance on the historical environment, such as protecting field systems, historical buildings, archaeological sites, etc. versus 5% who did not.
  • Regarding the suggestion that 9 affordable houses were needed from the affordable housing needs survey undertaken in 2011, 62% of residents agreed as opposed to 21% who disagreed.

Housing Design

  • 52% of respondents disagreed with the statement: “Plan should encourage uniform design and consistent use of materials in all future developments” versus 36% who were in agreement with it.
  • 56% agreed with the “Plan should encourage innovative design and materials” compared to 28% who disagreed.
  • 77% felt that the plan should encourage new housing built in traditional local style using local stone as opposed to 11% who did not.
  • 63%agreed with that the plan should encourage new housing built to reflect local style, but using reconstituted stone or brick” versus 20% who did not.
  • 59% disagreed that the plan should encourage modern housing, reflecting style of housing in other areas, compared to 26% who were in agreement.
  • 75% disagreed with the statement: “It is important to get new houses built, and the exact style is of secondary importance” versus 17% who agreed.
  • 76% were in agreement with the plan placing a requirement on developers to incorporate renewable heat sources as opposed to 7% who did not.

Results
4.1 Understanding YourHousehold

When asked how respondents were answering the questionnaire, almost all (97%) stated for the household.

Chart 1:

When it came to the ages of respondents, 197 were between 45 and 64, 137 were aged 16 and under, and 129 were aged 65 and over.

Table 1: Age Profile

Number
16 or under / 137
17-24 / 47
25-44 / 94
45-64 / 197
65+ / 129
Base: (262)

In the household 48% of respondents were employed full-time, over a third (37%) stated they were retired and 27% said they were self-employed.

Chart 2:

When asked whether they had mobility issues, one in ten (10%) declared they had.

Chart 3:

10 comments were received regarding mobility issues and these are listed in Appendix 1.

4.2 Business and Economy

It was stated within the survey that there are a limited number of businesses working in the parish and that recent national trends tended to indicate people are increasingly working from home and a large number are now self-employed. Respondents were asked to give their opinion on a number of statements, as follows.

“There could be developments of small business units to provide jobs and facilities in the parish”

Almost two thirds of residents (66%) were in agreement with the statement compared to 22% who disagreed.

Chart 4:

“Allow small developments (up to 4 business units) accommodated on existing built upon sites”

Nearly three quarters (73%) agreed with the statement as opposed to 18% who were in disagreement with it.

Chart 5:

“There could be developments of small business units outside of the current built limit of the settlements”

Respondents’ level of agreement / disagreement with the above statement was almost equally split: 44% agreed versus 41% disagreed.

Chart 6:

“Change of use of sites from business to residential (with the possible loss of associated facilities) should be allowed”

Nearly half of residents agreed with this statement (46%) compared to 39% who disagreed.

Chart 7:

“Change of use of sites from residential to business should be allowed”

47% of those surveyed were in agreement with this statement as opposed to 40% who disagreed.

Chart 8:

Future business development in the parish

A total of 52 comments were received regarding future business development in the parish and these are listed in Appendix 2.

Working from home

Just over half (52%) of respondents confirmed that they did not work from home and were unlikely to do so in the future. Almost a quarter (24%) said they occasionally worked from home and 13% stated they did so part-time. Less than one in ten (8%) claimed to work full-time from home.

Chart 9:

Internet connectivity

Four in ten residents (41%) rated the internet connectivity at their property as not fast enough. Over a third (37%) thought it was ok, but could be faster and 15% cited acceptable. 8% of those surveyed did not use the internet.

Chart 10:

4.3 Travel and Transport

Working outside the parish

41% of respondents confirmed they did not work outside of the parish as opposed to 40% who did. Almost a fifth (19%) said they did work outside the parish, but not all the time.

Chart 11:

46 responses were received from those who worked outside the parish, but not all the time, relating to the average number of days per week they did so. 11 respondents replied one day a week, 9 respondents twice a week, 10 respondents three times a week, 10 respondents four times a week and 6 respondents five times a week.

Studying outside the parish

84% of those surveyed do not study outside the parish, compared to 12% who do.

Chart 12:

4% study outside the parish but not all the time of which 9 responded that the average number of days a week were; for 3 respondents once, 1 respondent twice, 2 respondents three times, and 3 respondents 5 times.

Distance travelled

45% of respondents said they travelled over 20 miles to work or study. 27% travelled between 11 and 20 miles and a quarter (25%) travelled between 6 to 10 miles.

Chart 13:

Means of travel

Of those who stated they travelled daily to work or study, most (84%) travelled by car and one in ten by car and train (10%).

Chart 14:

Those who used a car to travel to work or study were asked if they would consider using a bus to travel to their destination: more than three quarters (77%) said not, however, 23% said they would with a more frequent bus service.

Chart 15:

Appendix 3 lists the 29 comments received regarding the number and time of morning services respondents wish to see and Appendix 4, the 25 comments relating to the number and time of evening services they wish to see. Additional comments residents wished to make on travel and transport in relation to future development in the parish totalled 80, as per Appendix 5.

4.4 Local Amenities

Green and open spaces

Nearly all respondents (97%) were in agreement that the continued provision of green and open spaces is very important to the community.

Chart 16:

129 respondents explained why it is important in Appendix 6. A summary of responses are shown in Table 2. The rural feel, the green fields and open spaces, open spaces for recreation and safe play areas for children were the key responses.

Table 2: Why the provision of green and open spaces is important

(Comments 4 or more) / No / %
Rural Village / Feel / 36 / 28
Green Fields / Open Space / 32 / 25
Open spaces for recreation / 28 / 22
Safe play areas for children / 28 / 22
Keep Countryside / Environment as it is / 19 / 15
Dog walking / 11 / 9
Walking / 11 / 9
Avoid becoming a town / 10 / 8
Recreation facilities / 10 / 8
Better quality of life in villages / 9 / 7
Relaxation / 8 / 6
Wildlife / 7 / 5
Lovely views / 5 / 4
Peace / 4 / 3
General wellbeing / 4 / 3
Keep village the same / 4 / 3
Other / 41 / 32
Base: (Those who stated that the continued provision of green and open spaces is very important) (129)

Shopping facilities

Almost four fifths (79%) agreed that there are adequate shopping facilities in Ettington and Fulready compared to 16% who disagreed.

Chart 17:

30 comments (see Appendix 7) were supplied from those who disagreed as to why they felt there are insufficient shopping facilities and what facilities are lacking.

Road safety

Exactly three fifths (60%) of those surveyed were in disagreement with the statement: “the roads through Ettington and Fulready are generally safe…”versus 37% who agreed.

Chart 18:

131 comments, as listed in Appendix 8, were received from those disagreeing the roads are safe as to why they feel there are insufficient road safety facilities and what facilities they felt are lacking. These comments are summarised below with 51% answering speeding and 42% complaining of too many HGV’s and Lorries.

Table 3: Why do you feel there are insufficient road safety facilities and what facilities are lacking?

(Comments 4 or more) / No. / %
Speeding / 67 / 51
Too many HGV’s / Lorries / 55 / 42
High volume of vehicles / traffic / 22 / 17
Lack of / dangerous parking / 22 / 17
Too many cars parked dangerously at school picking up time / 22 / 17
Area by shop & Post Office is dangerous / 14 / 11
More traffic calming measures / 12 / 9
20mph speed limit / 8 / 6
Speed camera’s needed / 8 / 6
Dangerous to cross road / 6 / 5
Main road too busy / 6 / 5
Roundabout needed at Fosse Way / 6 / 5
Unsafe for children to play / cross road / 5 / 4
Large Lorries / HGV’s need to use bypass / 5 / 4
Chicanes / 4 / 3
Too much driving on pavements / 4 / 3
Entrance / exit out of Rogers lane (dangerous) / 4 / 3
Fosse way crossroads - dangerous / 4 / 3
More homes will make traffic congestion worse / 4 / 3
Other / 42 / 32
Base:(Those who disagreed that roads through Ettington & Fulready generally safe) (131)

Education

Almost two thirds (66%) of residents agreed that the provision (quality and location) of primary and secondary education opportunities is good, compared to 7% who disagreed.

Chart 19:

Of those disagreeing with the statement 15 comments were made why they felt there are insufficient educational facilities and what facilities are lacking. These can be seen in Appendix 9.

Facilities for children

Exactly half (50%) of respondents felt there are sufficient facilities for young children (under 10’s) as opposed to 11% who disagreed.

Chart 20:

20 comments came from those who were in disagreement and they are shown in Appendix 10.

So far as facilities for older children (10-18) are concerned 42% disagreed there were sufficient versus 14% who thought they were sufficient.