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Housing and Environment Survey RESULTS

 

Thank you to everyone who responded to the recent Housing and Environment Survey. The results have now been collated. For those who are interested in the results these can be found below.

Housing and Environment Questionnaire Summary (click here)

Housing and Environment Questionnaire Full Results (click here)

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Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the recent survey. The full results are on the links above

The Survey indicates in (very brief) outline, that local people do not want large scale developments and are concerned about the lack of infrastructure in the parish particularly potential sewage overflow. Although most respondents are looking to own their own homes, there is a need for rental accommodation. An overall trend for downsizing seems to be happening with our aging population producing a need for 2-3 bed houses rather than bigger homes.

But what happens now?

The purpose of the survey is to give the parish council as much data as possible to put forward any support/objections to future housing development plans that will inevitably be proposed in our parish. It is part of the review process of our Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP). 

But local wishes are only ONE piece of the jigsaw. The more data we can collate, the more 'informed' any responses will be and the more weight they will carry.  A strong emotional objection is not enough to outweigh national policy. 

We are currently collating data about infrastructure and amenities. The results of this work and the draft plan will be subject to a six-week public consultation period.  Your responses to this consultation will give us even more hard data. The consultation period will be publicised in advance once the dates are known.

The Neighbourhood Development Plan needs updating if it is to hold water.

A review therefore began in September 2024 but could take a year or more to complete.

The review steering group comprises interested residents and parish councillors and is supported by the Planning Consultant, Andrea Long.

There are Terms of Reference for the Steering Group.

The composition of the steering group:

John Kelsall (Chairman)

Hilary Day

Cindy Engel

Sharon Lytton

Sheena McCallum

Chris Mee

Nick Stolls

Di Warne

Sharon Wilson

The steering group will invite public consultation at the appropriate time but there is much preparation to be done before that. 

An outline of the timetable is currently looking like this but is subject to change.

Updating the evidence base Timescale  September – December 2024

Public Consultation: Informal Stage  Household Questionnaire January/February 2025

Drafting the amended Plan February-April 2025

Public Consultation on Pre-Submission draft plan: 6 weeks formal consultation (R14)  Public Drop-in Exhibition to launch consultation 

May/June/July 2025

Amend draft Plan in light of comments received Produce submission documents Summer/Autumn 2025

Submit revised Plan to MSDC Public Consultation on amended Plan: 6 weeks (R16)  Autumn 2025 Late 2025/early 2026*

Examination Early 2026* 

Referendum  Spring 2026* 

*Timetable in the hands of MSDC

Unfortunately the meeting due on 7th October has had to be cancelled. The group will meet by zoom later this month.

view & download new NDP Review Agenda  - available 5 days before