Neighbourhood Plan Survey

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1 Neighbourhood Plan Survey We ALL have the chance to influence future development and YOUR opinion counts so please complete this Neighbourhood Plan Survey and return by 30 th April 2015 If you need help to complete this survey for any reason, we may be able to assist you, or if you need this survey in another format such as electronically or large print, please contact the Parish Clerk, Mr Bryn MacGregor on or Collection points for completed surveys are: Pimperne Shop, Church, Farquharson Arms or the Parish Clerk at 17 Manor Farm Close. If you would like us to collect your questionnaire please call the Parish Clerk. Prize Draw: One completed questionnaire per household member can be eligible for the prize draw, to have a chance of winning 50 1 st prize or 25 2 nd prize. Please see the form on page 6. Draw will take place on Saturday 4 th July 2015 at the Village Hall Coffee Morning.

2 Dear Pimperne resident, Your Parish Council is preparing a Neighbourhood Plan for Pimperne Parish (including Letton and Nutford). A map showing the Neighbourhood Plan Area is on page 7. The attached questionnaire will help us to determine the overall direction of our plan and so it is very important that you and your family take this opportunity to make your views known. What is a Neighbourhood Plan? A Neighbourhood Plan is a new way for local people to influence the planning and development of the area in which they live and work. It lasts for 15 years and should: Develop a shared vision for the Parish Choose where new homes and other developments may be built Influence the type of development Identify and protect important local green spaces or other treasured assets Once approved, our plan will have legal force in setting out what development is acceptable in our Parish and for what reasons. Local authority planners will have to take notice of it. Without a Neighbourhood Plan, we would have little control over any development that takes place. Our Neighbourhood Plan must comply with North Dorset s Local Plan and the government s wider policy of sustainable development. It will also help us to identify the facilities and services that need to be in place to meet the demands of our community. What to do next Please complete the survey as fully and thoughtfully as you can and return it to us BY 30 th APRIL. Details of the different ways you can return the survey are given on the front of this leaflet. If there are additional members of your household who would like to complete the survey separately, please encourage them to do so. They can either collect a hard copy from the Parish Clerk, Mr Bryn MacGregor at 17 Manor Farm Close or go to the Parish Council website ( to download a printable PDF. We would particularly encourage younger people to take part as often their views are not heard as loudly as perhaps they should be. How to get help or further information If you need help to complete or return the survey for any reason, please call the Parish Clerk on If you have any questions about the survey or the Neighbourhood Plan process, the Neighbourhood Plan team would be happy to talk to you. Contact the Parish Clerk. Thank you for taking the time to help us create Pimperne s Neighbourhood Plan. Pimperne Neighbourhood Planning Group 2

3 Possible Housing needs in Pimperne Parish up to Please tick the type of housing that may be required in Pimperne. Type of housing Open Market Social/Affordable Small home (1 or 2 bed) Family home (3 or 4 bed) Homes with space to allow work from home Adaptable home (e.g. for disabled or elderly) Other e.g. self build (please describe) 2. In the past 10 years about 50 homes have been built in the Parish. Do you think: a) we should have much less growth in the future b) this level of housing growth has been OK and should continue c) we should have more homes built than in previous years Can you give reasons why?. 3. If you would like to see any further development, please use the map on page 8 and mark with a cross. Note, any development should be adjacent to or within the current settlement boundary (thick red line) to suit the requirements of North Dorset s Local Plan. Business and Local Economy 1. Would you be in favour of allocating land for the creation of a small business centre providing low-cost, flexible workspaces, meeting rooms and managed services for local start-ups, small enterprises, freelancers and home workers? Yes No Other options Tick Reason NB If you run a large, small or home business in Pimperne and would like to get in touch to discuss the plan please call us on Would you support renewable energy schemes within the Parish? Solar Wind Biomass Ground Source Heat Pumps Large Scale Small scale/domestic Yes No Yes No 3

4 Infrastructure 1. How often do you or your family use the following facilities? Church/Ryland Room Village Shop/ Post Office The Anvil The Farquharson Arms Pre School/ Nurseries Village hall Play areas Priory Sports field Local footpaths/ cycle lanes Mobile library Franwill Industrial Estate The Gym Bus Services Often Occasionally Never 2. What other facilities, or improvements to existing facilities, would you like to see to enhance your experience of village life? 3. Does the level of traffic in the neighbourhood area affect your quality of life? Tick Reason Yes No Don t know 4

5 4. How do you think matters could be improved? Traffic calming Tackle speeding Crossing Improved signage 20mph zone in the village Other measures (please suggest) Tick Comment 5. How happy are you with the current level of service provided for IT and media? Good Satisfactory Poor Don t Use Broadband Mobile Television Radio Landscape and Natural/Historic Environment 1. Please list any village landmarks (which can be places or buildings) which you think contribute to the character and identity of the Parish. 2. The present school field is to be leased to the Parish for 50 years for recreational use. Please indicate how you believe this area might be used for the benefit of the Parish. 5

6 3. Can you identify any green spaces that are important to you and why? 4. Are there any areas that would benefit from tree planting? 5. If available, would you use an allotment? Yes No 6. Considering the natural environment please indicate how important you think the following are: Pimperne stream The willow trees along Church Road The footpaths, bridleways and Trailway in and around the Parish Hedgerows Existing Woodland Uninterrupted Views Others please indicate Very A little Not at all About You We are asking for this information to help us determine what coverage we have achieved. Postcode: Age (please circle): Under 16 / / / / 66+ How long have you lived in Pimperne? To enter the draw to win 1 st prize 50 or 2 nd prize 25 please provide your name and telephone number: * All information you provide will be held securely and in accordance with the Data Protection Act. If you have any further comments then please submit on a separate sheet. 6

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