West Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan Draft Neighbourhood Plan Survey

West Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan Draft Neighbourhood Plan Survey 2016 Results

Who completed the survey? A survey was delivered to every household in the parish: 192 surveys were completed 14% of all households in the parish (based on 2011 Census, 1, 398 households) 6% of all residents in the parish (based on 2011 census, 3, 344 residents)

The survey produced a good split of male and female respondents 2% 45% 53%

Age groups of those responding 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Under 18 18 -24 years Census 2011 25 -44 years Survey respondents 45 -64 years 65+

How long have you lived in the village or parish of West Bergholt? 3% 4% 11% 38% 23% 22% less than 1 year 1 -5 years 6 -15 years 16 -25 years 26 -50 years 51+ years

What is your employment status? 27% 55% 11% 8% 2% Working full time Working part time Self-employed Unemployed Retired Full time education

Support for the Neighbourhood Plan

Having read the leaflet, web pages or visited the exhibition, how important do you feel it is to have a Neighbourhood Plan? 1% 15% 97% response rate 85% Very important Important Neither important or unimportant Not important

Which of the components of the Neighbourhood Plan do you consider most important (tick all those that apply) 100% 97% response rate 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Giving the local Deciding where Encouraging Developing new Influencing Protecting the community a new more facilities such as those who look environment direct say in the development employment new sports after highways future of our could be located areas or a new or transport area community centre

General village and community policies Village societies, clubs and other community based organisations will be actively promoted. New community members will be informed how to participate through the website and notice boards. 62% The village hall complex will be further developed as a community resource. 58% Existing community buildings of value will be retained. Support 33% 78% 0% Fully support 34% 20% 40% Neither support nor oppose 19% 60% Oppose 80% 100% Fully oppose 120%

Environment policies The despoiling of the environment by littering and dog-fouling will be controlled. Important historic and character buildings will be protected from changes which reduce or compromise their aesthetic appeal. 28% 60% 'Character areas' of the village will be declared and protected from degradation through separate policies in the Village Design Statement. 32% 56% Streetscapes will be enhanced through planting and good verge and hedge management. 66% There will be a general presumption against the removal of mature native trees in the village envelope. 66% Special landscape areas will be declared for the areas of the parish to the south east and west of the village envelope. 30% 22% 25% 60% Existing areas of public open space will be managed, maintained and improved to promote regular use and community enjoyment. 15% 83% 0% Support 28% 67% New areas of open space will be created within the village, all open spaces will be enhanced through a biodiversity action plan which seeks to improve the conditions for wildlife. Fully support 15% 85% 20% Neither support nor oppose 40% Oppose 60% 80% Fully oppose 100% 120%

Planning and housing policies Exception housing sites for affordable housing will be supported provided all relevant NP policies are met and such sites are outside the Special Landscape Area. 40% All new properties should be contemporary in design and built to high insulation standards. 43% Should development occur along Colchester Road, a landscape buffer of 10 m width will be introduced to retain the existing semi -rural feel to this part of the village. 31% 45% Only a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom dwellings of varying tenure, including 12 dwellings for affordable rent and/or shared ownership will be permitted within the expanded village envelope. 28% 49% Development sites within the expanded village area are to be centred in the areas north east of Colchester Road, opposite the Poor's Field & the Treble Tile. 29% 56% The number of dwellings proposed will be no more than 120, of which 20 will be sited within the current village envelope. 22% 60% 0% Support 28% 58% No changes to the dwellings built within the expanded village envelope will be permitted; so as to maintain the availability and supply of the required mix. Fully support 27% 20% Neither support nor oppose 27% 40% Oppose 60% 80% Fully oppose 100% 120%

Transport policies Roads and pavements will be maintained to a high standard. 79% Parish bus services will be promoted and improvements sought. New minibus services will be introduced where practicable. 61% Cycling and walking will be promoted and will be considered within the planning of all infrastructure projects. 24% 60% Parking will be controlled and the environment improved for cycling and walking. 24% 72% 0% Support 29% 69% Traffic will be directed towards main roads. Fully support 20% Neither support nor oppose 40% Oppose 21% 60% 80% Fully oppose 100% 120%

Business and commerce policies The conversion of commercial premises into residential property will be resisted so as to preserve the employment opportunities which exist in the village and wider parish area. 49% Any expansion of the existing business parks is to be sustainable, limited and appropriate for the location and associated infrastructure. 54% No new business parks to be formed within the parish. 55% 0% Fully support Support 20% Neither support nor oppose 30% 16% 34% 9% 20% 40% Oppose 60% 17% 80% Fully oppose 100% 120%

Sport and recreation policies The Poor's Field will be managed to allow improved access to informal recreational activities. 52% The Lorkin Daniell playing field will be managed to allow improved access to recreational activities. 49% New sports activity areas will be developed as opportunities arise. Consolidation of sports activities may take place as a result. Support 20% Neither support nor oppose 11% 40% 43% 0% Fully support 37% 10% 37% 40% Oppose 60% 16% 80% Fully oppose 100% 120%

Community safety policies Crime and fear of crime will be monitored and remedial actions discussed and devised with the police and other community safety groups. 76% 20% Anti-social and other behavioural issues will be reported to the authorities and measures developed with the Police and the Community Safety Partnership to reduce their incidence. 77% 22% Road safety issues will be highlighted through regular monitoring of issues and plans of action developed with the relevant agencies to rectify problem areas. Particular attention will be paid to areas around Heathlands School and the Co-op. 81% Neighbourhood Watch schemes including Speedwatch and Farm Watch will be encouraged and supported. 62% 0% Fully support Support 17% 20% Neither support nor oppose 29% 40% Oppose 60% Fully oppose 80% 100% 120%

Communications policies Encouragement for the improvement and development of broadband services. 71% 24% The website will be developed as the principal means of day to day communication and information, although printed information will be maintained via monthly newsletters and through traditional methods such as notice boards. 55% 36% Communications will be consistent and opportunities made available for residents to give feedback. 56% 35% The village bulletin publication will be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure its continued value to the community. 53% A West Bergholt communications forum will be established consisting of a mixture of age groups and skills to help ensure all groups within the community are represented. 50% 0% Fully support Support 42% 20% Neither support nor oppose 39% 40% Oppose 60% 80% Fully oppose 100% 120%

Policies to manage new development (1 of 3) New areas of development will incorporate areas of public open space within their curtilages. 66% 26% All new development will be in accordance with the Village Design Statement. 67% 26% All development will be encouraged to enhance the quality of life and the wellbeing of the local community and promote diversity and enhance community cohesion. 65% 29% Any expansion of current business parks will be expected to make a positive contribution to their appearance and improvements to parking and access arrangements. 64% Any development in the expanded village envelope must provide all necessary social, physical and green infrastructure. 74% 0% Fully support Support 28% 20% Neither support nor oppose 40% Oppose 22% 60% 80% Fully oppose 100% 120%

Policies to manage new development (2 of 3) An information pack detailing village facilities, clubs, organisations and amenities will be made available for new residents. 59% Compliance with Essex parking standards will be sought from all proposed new or adapted dwellings. 60% Where new residential streets are proposed these should be 20 mph speed limit zones. 23% 68% New consolidated sports areas will be expected to provide for a wide variety of sports. Clubhouse facilities and parking must be provided, and the facility must have good accessibility to other parts of the village. 20% Neither support nor oppose 28% 40% Oppose 11% 8% 27% 60% 0% Support 15% 27% 65% All areas of new housing will be designed to reduce the incidence of burglary and other crime. Fully support 25% 60% Fully oppose 80% 4% 100% 120%

Policies to manage new development (3 of 3) Development proposals must maintain or enhance existing public rights of way. 73% New development should include secure cycle storage and ideally storage for children’s buggies and mobility scooters. 45% 29% Where development would add to traffic congestion in the village or inappropriate traffic on rural lanes, proposals should be brought forward to mitigate any traffic impact or contribute funding towards village. . . 78% The developer should provide or contribute towards appropriate measures which will assist walking, cycling, public transport and other highway improvements to principal village facilities. 77% Developments must be safely located with regard to vehicular and pedestrian access with adequate visibility being created. 17% 25% 64% 0% Support 17% 72% All new developments to incorporate the means of readily accepting fibre optic broadband. Fully support 23% 20% Neither support nor oppose 25% 40% Oppose 60% Fully oppose 80% 100% 120%