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NOTE: THIS COPY OF THE QUESTIONNAIRE IS PROVIDED FOR REFERENCE ONLY Central Area Action Plan Issues and Options Consultation Thursday 27 September to Thursday 22 November 2007 Northampton Borough Council is consulting The Central Area Action Plan Issues and on the Issues and Options stage of a Central Options paper and questionnaire can be Area Action Plan. This questionnaire is found in the following locations: designed to assist in commenting on the • Northampton Borough Council website at Issues and Options Discussion paper. We www.northampton.gov.uk are keen to find out the visions and aspirations of our Central Area users. (follow Downloads → Environment → Planning → Development Planning) The Issues and Options paper has been • Local libraries informed by feedback and information • One Stop Shop reception in the Guildhall gathered to date. It sets out the key issues for the central area and options for managing • Northampton Borough Council Cliftonville them and provides a basis for discussion. Reception, Bedford Road This does not mean that proposals are fixed and agreed - this is an early stage of The questionnaire has been designed to consultation. CONSULTATIONallow you to easily provide us with a repsonse. Some key facts have been When complete, the Action Plan will provide highlighted throughout the document. It is the basis for development decisions, by both suggested that you also read the Issues and the public and private sector, within the Options Report which contains all of the centre of Northampton. It will be used by facts. Fill in as much of the questionnaire as West Northamptonshire Development you feel is relevant to you. Please use Corporation (WNDC), as theCLOSED body additional sheets if you require more space to responsible for making decisions on planning make your comments. applications within the Central Area, to guide planning decisions. It will also be used by Northamptonshire County Council, as highway authority, in making decisions about Details of how to return the transportation and public realm matters. questionnaire can be found at The next stage of consultation is preferred the end of the questionnaire. options where specific sites and proposals will be identified and further consultation will take place in winter 2007/08. How to take part in the consultation If you would like a copy of You can provide your feedback on the Issues and Options paper using this questionnaire. this leaflet in Large Print, Your response will be recorded by Braille, Audiotape, or Northampton Borough Council and will contribute to shaping the next stage of translation into another developing the Central Area Action Plan. language please contact 01604 838 907. 1 September 2007 CENTRAL AREA ACTION PLAN – ISSUES AND OPTIONS DISCUSSION PAPER QUESTIONNAIRE Your Details Why do we need your feedback? Feedback is very important to us. It helps to shape and guide our decision-making processes so that we can work together with our customers to deliver effective services. Your response to this questionnaire will feed into the consultation process in developing the Central Area Action Plan. What happens to your feedback? • Northampton Borough Council will record your response to this consultation questionnaire along with your contact details • All representations made in response to this consultation form part of the statutory planning process and will be made available for public viewing. Your response cannot be treated as confidential. The findings from the consultation will be published and reported on (however we will only include your name, street name and town – we will not print your house number, telephone number or email address) • Your details will be added to our database for the Central Area Action Plan and we will keep you informed about the development of this Plan and of further consultation opportunities for this Plan What will we do with your details? The Data Protection Act 1998 requires Northampton Borough Council to notify you that the information you have provided to us will be held in a computer database. Your information will only be used in relation to developing the Central Area Action Plan and consultation activities carried out by, and on behalf of, Northampton Borough Council. Please supply your contact details so that we can contact you again about this consultation. Name: CONSULTATION Address: Postcode: Tel: CLOSED Email: Do your comments represent those of an organisation? Yes No If you answered yes, please state which organisation: There may be future consultations carried out by our Planning Policy team which you may be interested in. If you would like your details to be added to our electronic database to be notified about future consultations and to receive a newsletter to keep you informed about the preparation of the Local Development Framework for Northampton, please tick this box. Please note that you can contact us as at any time to be removed from the database. 2 September 2007 CENTRAL AREA ACTION PLAN – ISSUES AND OPTIONS DISCUSSION PAPER QUESTIONNAIRE Draft Vision for the Central Area up to 2026 The future vision of the town has been drafted. It outlines the key elements that the town should aspire to. The vision is required for the life of the Central Area Action Plan which will be up until 2026. Draft Vision By 2026, the Central Area of Northampton will be a place that: • Encourages and delivers sustainable development • Capitalises on its rich tapestry of architectural heritage, history and natural assets, particularly the River Nene, the Market Square, All Saints Church and Square and 78 Derngate • Maximises the opportunities offered by key retail areas including the Grosvenor Centre, St Giles Street and Abington Street, offering an exceptional shopping experience and choice for the community • Provides a safe, comfortable and appealing environment for people to walk or cycle through with places to stop, relax and interact • Continues to provide and build on a wide range of high-quality attractions and community facilities to serve the needs of residents and visitors such as Royal and Derngate Theatre and Northampton College • Is the location of choice for businesses and investors offering high quality employment opportunities • Provides a vibrant and enterprising environment enjoyed and aspired to by all sectors of the community who live, work and shop in the area, and for its visitors • Is accessible by all means of transport including improved accessibility from Castle Station CONSULTATIONand the provision of an efficient transport interchange Issue 1a: Do you agree with the contents (ideas) contained in the draft vision for Northampton Central Area? Yes No Don’t Know • Are there any other aspirationsCLOSED we should have included and why? Issue 1b: Do you agree with the timescale of the draft vision which is to 2026? Yes No Don’t Know Issue 1c: Does the draft vision include the key elements which will make Northampton’s Central Area a successful and thriving town? Yes No Don’t Know 3 September 2007 CENTRAL AREA ACTION PLAN – ISSUES AND OPTIONS DISCUSSION PAPER QUESTIONNAIRE Draft Spatial Objectives for the Central Area up to 2026 To successfully achieve the vision for the Central Area, the Council needs to identify strategic objectives. These broadly outline how the vision will be achieved. It is important that they are realistic and deliverable. Future policies and plans will be formulated from the strategic objectives. The Council intends to focus on five strategic objectives which are considered to be both achievable and deliverable. Strategic Objectives Strategic Objective 1: Central Area Development and Regeneration To accommodate, in a sustainable manner, high quality new developments which will ensure that the Central Area fulfils its role as a sub-regional centre. Strategic Objective 2: Accessibility and Transport Network To ensure that the Central Area is accessible by all means of transport to secure its economic success and vibrancy. Strategic Objective 3: Public Realm To provide a network of high quality streets and spaces that will encourage people to live, visit and invest in the Central Area. Strategic Objective 4: Community Regeneration To regenerate existing residential and local business communities within the Central Area through initiatives which will create sustainable and enterprising communities. These communities will contribute towards the vitality and prosperity of the town. CONSULTATION Strategic Objective 5: Conservation and built environment To retain and enhance the distinctive local character of the Central Area’s Conservation Areas and listed buildings. Issue 2a: Do you agree with the draftCLOSED strategic objectives outlined above? Yes No Don’t Know Issue 2b: Are there any other realistic and deliverable strategic objectives which the Council could focus on? 4 September 2007 CENTRAL AREA ACTION PLAN – ISSUES AND OPTIONS DISCUSSION PAPER QUESTIONNAIRE Central Area Development and Regeneration The next questions relate to delivering Strategic Objective 1 - Central Area Development and Regeneration, which is: To accommodate, in a sustainable manner, high quality new developments which will ensure that the Central Area fulfils its role as a sub-regional centre (that is to say a major urban centre within the region). Specific issues and suggested options to deal with the issue are highlighted. Indicate your preferred location by numbering the options (1 = most preferred choice). New Retail Development Issue 3: Where is the best location for