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NDP Full Survey

Please help us shape the future of Newbury

 

We’re creating a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) for Newbury.

A Neighbourhood Development Plan is a document written by the local community that sets out planning policies for the neighbourhood area. It gives communities the opportunity to influence the priorities for planning in their area and decide where and what type of development should happen.

This survey is an opportunity for you to share your views and help shape the future of Newbury. The results will be used to help guide and finalise the vision and objectives for the Neighbourhood Development Plan, which have been drafted by the NDP Steering Group, a group created to progress the NDP. We’ll also be consulting the public at other key stages as the NDP progresses.

You can submit the questionnaire at any point.

A summary of responses will be made public. Personal information will be removed from all published material and original forms destroyed in accordance with GDPR requirements, once data has been collated and anonymised.

If you have any questions, please get in touch at NDP@newbury.gov.uk

Thank you for your time.

 

If you would like to complete a physical copy, you can download it here and return it to:

Newbury Town Council
The Town Hall
Market Place
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 5AA

Section 1: About Newbury

1.1 What do you like about living in Newbury? Please select all that apply
1.3 What would you like to see improved in Newbury? Please select all that apply

Section 2: Transport & Access

2.1 Are you interested in transport & access issues in Newbury?

Section 3: Community Facilities

3.1 Are you interested in community facilities in Newbury

Thinking about community facilities in Newbury, to what extent would you agree or disagree with the following statements?

3.2 There is a need for more GP surgeries.
3.3 There is a need for more NHS dentists.
3.4 Young people need more to do in Newbury town centre and surrounding areas.
3.5 Newbury needs more skate parks.
3.6 There is a need for more leisure and cultural facilities in Newbury town centre for people of all ages.
3.7 The Wharf car park should become an open space for public events.
3.8 The Market Place should be a main centre of interest and activity in Newbury.

Thinking about gyms and sporting facilities in Newbury, to what extent would you agree or disagree with the following statements?

3.12 Newbury needs more gyms.
3.13 Newbury needs more football pitches.
3.14 Newbury’s main football ground needs to be in the town centre.
3.15 Newbury needs more hockey facilities.
3.16 Newbury needs more indoor facilities for sports like netball, basketball, badminton, squash, 5-a-side football, snooker, gymnastics etc.
3.17 Newbury needs more tennis courts.
3.18 Newbury needs more basketball facilities.
3.19 Newbury needs more indoor and outdoor bowls facilities.
3.20 Does Newbury have enough Rugby facilities?
3.22 Does Newbury have enough Cricket facilities?

Section 4: Heritage & Design

4.1 Are you interested in heritage & design issues in Newbury?
4.2 What type of homes (if any) should be built in Newbury’s Town Centre in the future? Please select your top 3
4.3 What type of homes (if any) should be built in Newbury's suburbs in the future? Please select your top 3
4.4 Thinking about the design of new housing in Newbury, which of the following would you prefer it to be? Please select all that apply

Thinking about development in Newbury, to what extent would you agree or disagree with the following statements?

4.6 New development should be in keeping with the scale and height of the surrounding buildings.
4.7 New development should use good, contemporary design and be in keeping with the character and materials of surrounding buildings.
4.8 New development should meet the highest sustainability standards.
4.9 New development should aim to measurably improve the environment and biodiversity.
4.10 Maintenance of open space / play areas within new housing developments should be the responsibility of the local authority rather than private companies.

Thinking about the heritage of Newbury, to what extent would you agree or disagree with the following statements?

4.11 Historic buildings should be identified and preserved.
4.12 Historic buildings should be used in a variety of ways so that people can enjoy them.
4.13 New buildings in the town centre should use design, materials and detailing in keeping with Newbury’s heritage.

Section 5: Sustainability & Climate Change

5.1 Are you interested in sustainability & climate change issues in Newbury?

Thinking about buildings in Newbury, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

5.2 Vacant buildings should be re-used and re-fitted wherever possible, to minimise new building and demolition.
5.3 Developers should seek to deliver the best standards of development possible, with additional measure like broadband, EV charging facilities etc.
5.4 Buildings should be highly insulated where possible.
5.5 Renewable energy from sunlight, wind, rain etc. should be used to power new buildings and developments where possible.
5.6 All new buildings and developments should be Zero Net Energy (ZNE). A ZNE building is one where the amount of energy it uses each year is the same as the amount of renewable energy it creates.
5.7 Do you think more charging points for electric cars should be provided for on-street parking and in new developments?
5.9 Do you agree that the parking spaces next to EV charging points should be reserved for electric vehicles?
5.10 Are you concerned about the air quality in the location where you live?
5.11 Have you or any property you own or occupy in Newbury been affected by flooding?
5.12 If yes, what kind of flooding? Please select all that apply
5.13 Do you think the current flood risk management is sufficient in Newbury?
Flooding advice can be found on the West Berkshire Council website here: https://www.westberks.gov.uk/flooding
5.14 Would you be interested in becoming a Flood Warden or joining a Flood Forum, to help hold the Flood Risk Management Authorities to account?

Section 6: Biodiversity & Wildlife

6.1 Are you interested in biodiversity & wildlife issues in Newbury?

Thinking about biodiversity and wildlife in Newbury, how important are the following to you? Please answer all (Biodiversity describes the whole range of the different varieties of living things and systems on earth e.g. animal species, plant species)

6.2 Tree planting, especially to help provide protection from the sun
6.3 Community orchards
6.4 Community/public gardens
6.5 Parks
6.6 Commons
6.7 Kennet & Avon canal
6.8 River Lambourn
6.9 Creating wildlife corridors (including Hedgehog Highways)
6.10 Increasing wildlife habitats (e.g. growing wild flowers, putting up bird boxes etc)
6.12 The Environment Act states that any new developments should have a 10% biodiversity net gain. This means that the natural environment should be left in a better state than it was before, by at least 10%. Do you think we should aim for more than 10%?
6.13 Do you think new developments should include public, open green and blue (water) spaces?
6.14 Do you think there should be more allotments in Newbury?

Section 7: Economy & Enterprise

7.1 Are you interested in economy & enterprise issues in Newbury?
7.2 Do you think the Market that takes place on Thursday and Saturday each week (Charter Market) is important to Newbury?
7.3 Do you think that the conversion of office space into housing should be restricted in Newbury?
7.4 Do you use a co-working space in Newbury? Note: Co-working is an arrangement in which people from different companies or people who are self-employed or working from home, share an office space
7.5 Would you use a co-working space if they were available in your local area?
7.7 Do you think new business should be encouraged in Newbury?
7.9 Do you think that Newbury is seen as an attractive place for businesses?

Section 8: About You

8.2 How old are you?
8.3 What is your ethnic group? (Please select one option that best describes your ethnic group or background)
8.4 How would you describe where you live?
8.6 How would you describe your living situation?
8.8 How far away from your home do you work or study?
8.9 How do you usually travel to work or study?