East Hagbourne
NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN - 2018 to 2033
Submission Version 17 September 2018
Appendix 5: Neighbourhood Plan Community Survey 2016
East Hagbourne
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN COMMUNITY SURVEY REPORT
September 2016
South Stables, Worton Rectory Farm, Worton, Witney, OX29 4SU 01865 883488, [email protected] CONTENTS
Introduction and rationale p. 2
Distribution and response p. 2
Summary of findings p. 3
Detailed results:
Part 1- You and your household p. 8
Part 2- Housing need p. 12
Part 3- Housing p. 17
Part 4- Our community p. 24
Part 5- Transport and road safety p. 30
Part 6- Heritage and character p. 36
Part 7- Environment p. 41
Summary of comments from Main Survey p. 46
Summary of Youth Survey findings p. 49
Annex 1 - Summary of local affordable housing need p. 54
1 Community First Oxfordshire East Hagbourne Neighbourhood Plan Community Questionnaire Report (Sept. 2016)
INTRODUCTION AND RATIONALE
East Hagbourne is currently preparing a Neighbourhood Plan. As part of its evidence gathering process, the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group commissioned Community First Oxfordshire (CFO) in July 2016 to conduct a community survey. CFO is a charity that works with and supports communities across the county and has long-standing expertise in helping communities with consultation strategies.
The survey gave all households in the parish the opportunity to express an opinion on various community issues and to register their own housing need, should they have one. The survey had seven parts- Part 1: Your and your household; Part 2- Housing need; Part 3- Housing; Part 4- Our community; Part 5- Transport and road safety; Part 6- Heritage and character, and Part 7- Environment.
A separate Youth Survey for 8 to 16 year-olds was also distributed with the main survey
DISTRIBUTION AND RESPONSE
CFO, liaising with East Hagbourne Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group (NPSG), prepared the survey content.
The NPSG arranged distribution of surveys to 500 households in July 2016.
219 questionnaires were returned directly to CFO by respondents via pre-paid Freepost envelopes: a response rate of 43.8%.
In addition, 26 youth surveys were returned, containing a total of 40 individual responses.
CFO analysed the returned surveys and prepared this report.
No information is known about the non-respondents, and no assumptions have been made about their opinions.
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Summary of Findings
The main body of this report gives a detailed breakdown of answers to all survey questions in both the main survey and the youth survey. The following is a selection of findings.
Key Themes
Maintaining the separation of East Hagbourne and Didcot is the residents’ most important concern in the housing section, the heritage and character section, and the environmental section. Residents wish to protect valued green spaces, heritage buildings, community assets, and views to and from the village. New development should be limited in volume, located sensitively, built to high quality, reflecting the local vernacular and priority given to addressing local needs. New development should avoid exacerbating traffic, parking, safety and flooding issues and contribute to local services, facilities and infrastructure.
MAIN SURVEY SUMMARY
PART 1 – You and your household
61% of household members noted in The top 3 areas where respondents live- survey responses are 45 or over (320 of 522 see Table 1.4 respondents) – see Table 1.1 - New Road/ Bishops Orchard/ Little 29% of the household members noted in Langlands area – 38% (82 of 214 survey responses are 65 or over (164 of respondents) 522) – see Table 1.1 - Main Road area 18% (38) - Blewbury Road area – 18% (38)
Croft/ Harwood Road/ Wilcher Close are under represented amongst respondents.
92% of respondents (199 of 216 Of the existing housing stock, 83% of homes respondents) are home owners- see Table have 3 or more bedrooms (178 of 215 1.6 respondents)- see Table 1.7
1.5% of respondents (3 out of 197) have a supported housing need- see Table 1.8
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PART 2 – Housing need
93% have a home that meets their need 10% (21 out of 204 respondents) need a (196 of 211 respondents)- see Table 2.3 new or another home in East Hagbourne in the next 5 years- see Table 2.5
Top three reasons for needing a new home- Top three reasons preventing moving- see see Table 2.6 Table 2.7
- Want to downsize: 36% (8 out of 22 - Unable to afford to buy a new respondents) home: 48% (10 out of 21 - Want to start first home: 23% (5 out respondents) - Lack of suitable housing to meet of 22) needs: 43% (9 out of 21)
- To be near family: 23% (5 out of 22) - Other: 24% (5 out of 21)
When asked how many bedrooms were 83% (20 out of 24 respondents) would needed, 52% said a two-bedroom home (12 prefer self-ownership- see table 2.10 of 23 respondents)- see Table 2.9
PART 3 – Housing
Over and above the likely 25 new housing Top four types of new housing East units required to 2032- see Table 3.1 Hagbourne needs (based on an average score of importance from 1-5, 1 being most - 50% (107 of 213 respondents) want no important)- see Table 3.2 additional planned houses - Family homes (3-4 beds): 2.3 - 29% would support up to 10 more (61 of - Homes suitable for the elderly: 2.5 213) - Lifetime homes: 2.7 - 7% would support 25 or more (15 or 213) - Smaller homes (1-2 bedrooms): 2.7
Top four types of housing development Top three most important things to which is appropriate for the parish- see consider when deciding about the location Table 3.3 of new housing (based on an average score of importance from 1-5, 1 being most - Infill: 54% (106 out of 198 important)- see Table 3.4 respondents) - Mix of infill and other sites: 28% (55 - Protect centrally located greenfield out of 198) land: 1.3 - Other sites: 11% (22 out of 198) - Prevent coalescence of Didcot and - No strong view: 7.5% (15 out of 198) village: 1.3 - Safeguard conservation area greenspaces: 1.3
Top three other location considerations Top three most important things to (based on an average score of importance consider about design and layout of new
4 Community First Oxfordshire East Hagbourne Neighbourhood Plan Community Questionnaire Report (Sept. 2016) from 1-5, 1 being most important)- see housing (based on an average score of Table 3.5 importance from 1-5, 1 being most important)- see Table 3.7 - Traffic management/access: 1.4 - Impact on landscape minimised: 1.5 - Minimise environmental impact: 1.4 - Minimised impact on flooding.: 1.5 - Minimise impact on traffic: 1.4 - Sufficient parking: 1.5
PART 4 – Our Community
Top three new facilities respondents would Top five new clubs and societies like to see (based on an average score of respondents would like to see- see Table interest from 1-5, 1 being would like to see 4.5 very much)- see Table 4.2 - Tennis club: 22% (13 out of 58 - Satellite doctor’s surgery: 2.4 respondents) - Nature reserve: 2.5 - Cricket club: 10% (6 out of 58) - Tennis courts.: 3.1 - Youth club: 9% (5 out of 58) - Women’s Institute: 9% (5 out of 58) - Fitness classes: 9% (5 out of 58)
62% (117 out of 190 respondents) think the Top three issues of important for a new village should find alternative permanent shop (based on an average score of and larger premises for the village shop and importance from 1-5, 1 being the most post office- see Table 4.6 important)- see Table 4.7
- Better parking/accessibility: 1.6 - Location: 1.8 - Larger product range for shopping: 2.1
PART 5 – Transport and Road Safety
12% (26 of 209) use the buses once or more The most popular form of traffic calming for a week- see Table 5.1 the following three areas is- see Table 5.6
29% (60 of 206) would use the bus once or - New Road: white gates marking the more per week if there were more services- entrance to the village – 43% (89 see Table 5.2 out of 207 respondents) - Blewbury Road: white gates marking the entrance to the village – 40% (82 out of 207) - Main Road: lower speed limit – 49% (107 out of 207) - 74% (152 out of 206 respondents) think 74% (127 out of 203 respondents) are there are locations in the village where concerned about the Lower Cross war memorial junction- see Table 5.9
5 Community First Oxfordshire East Hagbourne Neighbourhood Plan Community Questionnaire Report (Sept. 2016) parked cars are a hazard to road safety- see The most popular solution is a mirror 21% Table 5.8 (25 of 119 respondents)- see Table 5.9
Of the 197 suggestions made, 53 respondents or 27% mentioned Main Road- see Table 5.8
PART 6 – Heritage and Character
Top four village characteristics of value to Top three issues regarding the agricultural respondents (based on an average score of and rural character of the village (based on value from 1-5, 1 being most valued)- see an average score of importance from 1-5, 1 Table 6.1 being most important)- see Table 6.3
- Village separated from Didcot: 1.2 - Safeguard the agricultural and rural - High quality/unusual historic character of the village: 1.3 buildings: 1.3 - Protect historic agricultural - Network of footpaths leading into buildings: 1.6 fields: 1.3 - Plant more trees: 2.0 - Setting in a rural landscape: 1.3
67% (138 out of 205 respondents) thought it very important for any new housing to reflect the character/ structure/ layout of existing development- see Table 6.4
PART 7 - Environment
Almost 60% of respondents rated Top three green spaces (based on an preservation of the green spaces listed in average score of importance from 1-5, 1 the survey as very important- see Table 7.1 being most important)- see Table 7.1
- Green Gap between Didcot and East Hagbourne: 1.3 - Lawson’s Orchard/Tudor House allotments: 1.6 - Open land between Coscote and Didcot: 1.6
98% use footpaths within village (204 out of Most valued views to/ from the village 209 respondents)- see Table 7.2 (based on an average score of importance from 1-5, 1 being the most important)- see 92% use footpaths surrounding the village Table 7.4 (193 of 209 respondents)- see Table 7.2 - South to the Downs 1.3 - View from railway embankment 1.4 - East to the Chilterns 1.5 6 Community First Oxfordshire East Hagbourne Neighbourhood Plan Community Questionnaire Report (Sept. 2016)
80% (163 out of 205 respondents) think the 45% (92 out of 206 respondents) think current level of street lighting is street lights should be turned off earlier to appropriate- see Table 7.7 save energy and reduce light pollution- see Table 7.8
YOUTH SURVEY SUMMARY
26 youth surveys were returned, containing Tennis was the most popular new activity a total of 40 individual responses requested (16 out of 40 respondents)- see question 7, page 52 24 out of 40 respondents felt cycling was unsafe in the village- see question 12, p. 53
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Detailed Results Part One- You and your household
RESULTS 1.1 How many people of each age and gender live in your household? 214 respondents – 522 individuals
87 90 79 80 70 60 45 50 41 43 43 38 38 40 27 26 30 24 18 20 9 10 4 0 0-15 16-24 25-44 45-64 65-74 75-84 85+
Male Female
1.2 What is the work status of the people in your household? 214 respondents – 538 individuals
Retired 160 Employed full-time 146 School-age child 63 Employed part-time 41 Self-employed full-time 32 Self-employed part-time 26 Homeworker 17 Pre-school age child 15 Student living at home full-time 13 Homemaker 11 Student living at home part-time 7 Not working - sick/disabled 4 Unemployed 3
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
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1.3 How long have you lived in East Hagbourne? 212 respondents
112 120
100
80
60 39 40 40 21 20
0 Less than 5 5 to 8 years 9 to 15 years 15+ years years
1.4 Which part of the parish do you live in? 214 respondents
90 82
80
70
60
50 38 38 40 26 26 30
20
10 4
0 Main Road New Croft/North Harwood Blewbury Outside main area Road/Bishops Croft area Road/Wilcher Road area village Orchard/Little Close area Langlands area
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1.5 What type of accommodation do you live in? 216 respondents
House 158
Bungalow 52
Flat/maisonette 6
0 50 100 150 200
1.6 What type of property is your home? 216 respondents
Owner-occupied 199
Housing Association 10
Private rented 6
Rent free 1
0 50 100 150 200
1.7 How many bedrooms does your home have? 215 respondents
96 100 90 82 80 70 60 50 40 31 30 20 6 10 0 One Two Three Four +
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1.8 Does anyone in your home have a supported housing need? 197 respondents
2 1
194
No Yes- supported adult living Yes (other) visiting carers
1.9 Are you on the South Oxfordshire District Council Housing Register? 212 respondents
34
178
Yes No
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Detailed Results
Part Two- Housing Need
RESULTS
2.1 How long have you lived in East Hagbourne? 211 respondents
111 120
100
80
60 40 39 40 21 20
0 Less than 5 5 to 8 years 9 to 15 years 15+ years years
2.2 Who owns the home you live in now? 211 respondents – 213 total choices
Self 190
Housing Association 10
Private rented 5
Shared ownership 5
Parents/relatives 2
Other 1
0 50 100 150 200
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2.3 Does your current home meet your needs? 211 respondents
15
196
Yes No
2.4 If no, what would best meet your housing needs? 21 respondents – 27 total choices
9 9 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 3 2 1 0 Alter/extend Move in East Move outside Not sure/other current home Hagbourne East Hagbourne
2.5 Do you need a new or another home in East Hagbourne in the next 5 years? 204 respondents
No 183
Yes - whole household 11
Yes - some of household 7
Would like to move but can't 3
0 50 100 150 200
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2.6 Why do you need a new or another home in East Hagbourne? 22 respondents – 31 total choices
Want to downsize 8
To start first home 5
To be near family 5
Need bigger home 4
To give/receive family support 2
Can't afford mortgage 1
Retiring 1
Special needs 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Other: To care for elderly relative 1 Supported living 1 Market slow down 1 Landlord wants to sell 1
2.7 If you wish to move but cannot, what are the reasons preventing you? 21 respondents – 28 total choices
Unable to afford new home 10
Lack of suitable housing 9
Other 5
Family reasons 2
Unable to afford moving costs 1
Lack of affordable private rentals 1
0 2 4 6 8 10
Other: Need more 1-2 bedroom first time buyer 1 Emotional reasons 1 houses Difficult to find suitable village location 1 Undecided and amount of work 1 No comment 1
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2.8 What type of new home would best fulfil your needs? 25 respondents – 33 total choices
18 18 16 14 12 12 10 8 6 2 4 1 2 0 House Bungalow Flat/maisonette Caravan/mobile home
2.9 How many bedrooms would your new home need? 23 respondents
12 12 10 8 6 5 6 4 2 0 0 One Two Three Four +
2.10 What kind of housing would you prefer? 24 respondents – 66 total choices
20 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 8 6 5 6 4 3 4 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 Self-ownership Shared ownership Private rent HA rent
1 - most preferred 2 3 4 5 - least preferred
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2.11 Does anything affect the type of new home you need? 22 respondents
20 20
20 15 10 2 2 5 0 Limited mobility Wheelchair use
Yes No
2.12 Do you know of any households living outside East Hagbourne which wish to move to the parish in the next 5 years? 190 respondents
19
171
Yes No
27 housheolds in total wish to move to the parish in the next 5 years.
2.13 What type of home would those households wishing to move to East Hagbourne require? 20 respondents – 24 total choices
17 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 4 1 2 0 House Bungalow Flat/maisonette Caravan/mobile home
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Detailed Results
Part Three- Housing
RESULTS 3.1 Draft South Oxfordshire District Council policy calls for about 25 new houses to be built in the village between now and 2032 (i.e. about 1-2 per year). Unplanned specualtive development could also bring new housing. In addition to these 25, how many additional planned houses would you support? 213 respondents
120 107 100 80 60 37 40 24 15 15 15 20 0 None 1 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 25 25+
3.2 What type of new housing do you think East Hagbourne needs most? 198 respondents – 977 total choices
24 17 Supported housing - 131 responses 37 21 32 38 23 Lifetime homes - 127 responses 28 19 19 46 14 Affordable housing - 144 responses 36 14 34 45 36 Homes for elderly - 157 responses 46 16 14 10 10 Larger family homes (5+ beds) - 119 responses 16 15 68 55 37 Family homes (3-4 beds) - 154 responses 35 12 15 43 27 Smaller homes/flats (1-2 beds) - 145 responses 32 15 28
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
1 - most important 2 3 4 5 - least important
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Average score for each option (most popular highlighted in yellow): Smaller homes 2.7 Family homes 2.3 Larger family homes 4.0 Homes for elderly 2.5 Affordable housing 2.9 Lifetime homes 2.7 Supported housing 3.2
Other suggestions: Mixture 2 Bungalows 2 Maisonettes 1 Cost-capped for locals 1 Smaller 2 beds but not flats 1 Almshouses 1 Small retirement/nursing home 1 Community Land Trust 1
3.3 What kind of housing development do you think is appropriate for the parish? 198 respondents
120 106
100
80 55 60
40 22 15 20
0 Infill plots only Other sites only Mix of infill and No strong view other
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3.4 What are the most important things to consider when deciding about the location of housing? 206 respondents – 1250 total choices
17 10 Concentrate development - 160 responses 36 16 81 76 43 Spread development - 180 responses 37 11 13 65 31 Consider low impact sites - 177 responses 46 13 22 149 27 Safeguard conservation areas - 189 responses 7 3 3 165 10 Prevent coalescence with Didcot - 190 responses 7 1 7 147 21 Protect greenfield - 184 responses 10 2 4 116 25 Build on brownfield - 170 responses 24 1 4
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
1 - very important 2 3 4 5 - not important
Average score for each option (most popular highlighted in yellow): Build on brownfield 1.5 Protect greenfield 1.3 Prevent coalescence with Didcot 1.3 Safeguard conservation areas 1.3 Consider low impact sites 2.4 Spread development 2.1 Concentrate development 3.8
Other suggestions: Traffic issues 2 Safe access 1 Design style to match 1 Not joining villages to towns 1 Not to lose countryside/ farmland 1 No edge of village sprawl 1 Brownfield sites not to include allotments 1 Avoid garden grabbing 1 Not New Road 1 Convert council houses 1 Field next to community hall 1
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3.5 Which of these other considerations are important? 201 respondents – 1852 total choices
132 23 Impact on flooding minimised - 187 responses 23 4 5 127 38 Impact on landscape minimised - 189 responses 19 2 3 147 27 Traffic management/access - 192 responses 14 2 2 114 42 Impact on conservation/buildings - 186 responses 26 2 2 76 44 Ecology/archaeological issues - 177 responses 35 16 6 123 29 Loss of quality farmland - 185 responses 18 8 7 53 42 Proximity to facilities - 183 responses 58 18 12 70 34 Proximity to bus routes - 185 responses 52 16 13 97 43 Good pedestrian/cycle access - 188 responses 33 6 9 86 32 Village improvements - 180 responses 42 8 12
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
1 - very important 2 3 4 5 - not important
Average score for each option (most popular highlighted in yellow): Village improvements 2.0 Good pedestrian/ cycle access 1.9 Proximity to bus routes 2.3 Proximity to facilities 2.4 Loss of quality farmland 1.6 Ecology/ archaeological issues 2.0 Impact on conservation/ buildings 1.6 Traffic management/ access 1.4 Impact on landscape minimised 1.5 Impact on flooding minimised 1.5
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Other suggestions: Retain character of village 3 Impact on school 2 Retain amenities for existing residents 1 Avoid closing/ narrowing the Gap 1 Non development on flood prone sites 1 Protect bus services 1 Traffic air pollution 1 Include off-street parking 1 Low density housing 1 Non-urbanisation 1 Support of local businesses 1 Avoid coalescence 1
3.6 How important are policies which give priority as follows ? 199 respondents – 753 total choices
73 49 Homes with highest eco-rating - 189 responses 40 14 13
33 46 Self-build projects - 184 responses 60 24 21
57 51 Sites brought forward by locals - 185 responses 50 9 18
101 40 Homes for existing residents - 195 responses 33 11 10
0 50 100 150
1 - very important 2 3 4 5 - not important
Average score for each option (most popular highlighted in yellow): Homes for existing residents 1.9 Sites brought forward by locals 2.4 Self-build projects 2.8 Homes with highest eco-rating 2.2
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3.7 What are the most important things to consider about design and layout for new housing? 203 respondents – 2429 total choices
83 43 37 Height limits - 188 responses 17 8 26 40 56 Space for home working - 177 responses 22 33 75 50 41 Energy efficient design - 184 responses 10 8 75 51 43 Communal spaces - 182 responses 7 6 148 25 14 Minimise traffic impact - 192 responses 1 4 131 37 14 Minimise environmental impact - 187 responses 2 3 136 28 22 Minimise impact on open views - 192 responses 4 2 109 52 17 Conform to existing density - 191 responses 7 6 8 10 28 Favour high density - 181 responses 27 108 12 22 76 Encouraging modern design - 182 responses 30 42 65 58 47 Local design/materials - 185 responses 7 8 97 68 21 Quality of design/materials - 192 responses 3 3 137 34 17 Sufficient parking - 196 responses 6 2
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
1 - very important 2 3 4 5 - not important
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Average score for each option (most popular highlighted in yellow): Sufficient parking 1.5 Quality of design/ materials 1.7 Local design/ materials 2.1 Encouraging modern design 3.4 Favour high density 4.2 Conform to existing density 1.7 Minimise impact on open views 1.5 Minimise environmental impact 1.4 Minimise traffic impact 1.4 Communal spaces 2.0 Energy efficient design 2.1 Space for home working 3.0 Height limits 2.1
Other suggestions: Appropriate to village vernacular 2 Considerate to existing residents 1 Not the same as every other 1 Carefully designed lighting 1 development Good drainage 1 Flexible living areas 1 Off-street parking for visitors 1 Garden space 1
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Detailed Results
Part Four- Our Community
RESULTS 4.1 How often does your household use these village facilities? 209 respondents – 1998 total choices
13 33 Millennium Wood - 204 responses 57 60 41 6 19 Village Hall - 195 responses 33 99 38 6 15 Recreation Ground - 197 responses 41 54 81 2 21 Pavilion - 193 responses 12 57 101 15 11 Allotments - 198 responses 2 2 168 1 1 Passey's Garage - 198 responses 6 100 90 3 21 Church - 198 responses 22 91 61 5 87 Post Office - 206 responses 73 31 10 6 99 Community Shop - 206 responses 66 26 9 4 37 Fleur-de-Lys pub - 203 responses 77 56 29
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Daily 1/2 a week 1/2 a month 2/3 a year Never
Other suggestions: Footpaths around village 8 Cycle routes 2 Butts Piece 2 Railway line to Upton 1 Causeway 1 School pool 1 Village hall parking 1 Church when no service 1
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4.2 Which new facilities would you like to see in our village? 202 respondents – 1298 total choices
16 18 Homeworker's Hub - 181 responses 50 25 72 76 30 Satellite doctor's surgery - 193 responses 45 20 22 53 37 Nature reserve - 188 responses 61 19 18 14 10 3G football pitch - 178 responses 26 24 104 13 15 More allotments - 181 responses 41 34 78 20 26 Cricket pitch - 184 responses 46 25 67 45 34 Tennis courts - 193 responses 36 14 64
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
1 - very much 2 3 4 5 - not important
Average score for each option (most popular highlighted in yellow): Tennis courts 3.1 Cricket pitch 3.5 More allotments 3.8 3G football pitch 4.1 Nature reserve 2.5 Satellite doctor’s surgery 2.4 Homeworker’s Hub 3.7
Other suggestions: Coffee shop facilities/ hub 3 Outside table tennis 2 Bowls pitch 2 Better broadband/ internet/ mobile 2 New car park 1 Longer post office hours 1 Boris Bikes 1 Flying Squad taxi service 1 Pre-school/ toddler group 1 Facilities for older children at rec 1 More seats in picturesque places 1 Another bar/ restaurant 1 Croquet pitch 1
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4.3 Do you have children that attend school in East Hagbourne? 206 respondents
191 193 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 13 4 20 0 School Pre-school
Yes No
19 children recorded as attending school, 4 children recorded as attending pre-school
4.4 Do you have children that are not yet school age that are likely to go to village schools in the future? 202 respondents
191 190 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 11 8 20 0 School Pre-school
Yes No
14 children recorded as likely for school, 11 children recorded as likely for pre-school
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4.5 Which new clubs and societies would you like to see in East Hagbourne? 58 respondents
Suggestions (84 made): Tennis club 13 Cricket club 6 Youth club 5 WI 5 Fitness classes/ yoga 5 Arts and crafts club 4 Kids sports clubs (football/ cricket/ rugby) 4 Older residents club 3 Historical/ archives club 3 Cycling club 2 Cookery club 2 Astronomy club 2 IT classes 2 Martial arts classes 2 Dance class for over 60s 1 Dance class for kids 1 Dance class general 1 Ballroom dancing 1 Baby/ toddler group 1 More activities at recreation ground 1 Swimming club 1 Rugby club 1 Walking football 1 Crystal Palace Supporters Club 1 Motor club 1 Book club 1 Coffee morning 1 Monthly meet the village 1 Social club 1 Recorder group 1 Ukelele group 1 Theatre visit club 1 Dog training club 1 Volunteering (i.e. litter picking) 1 Conservation skills 1 Scouts/ Guides 1 Language classes 1 Meditation class 1 Bird watching/ bee keeping club 1 Heavy artillery club 1
4.6 The Village Shop and Post Office are located in rented premises. Should the village find alternative permanent and larger premises? 190 respondents
73
117
Yes No
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4.7 If yes, please tell us what is important for a ‘new’ shop? 134 respondents – 735 total choices
14 6 Move to privately run model - 118 responses 32 26 40
43 33 Maintaining volunteer model - 120 responses 30 8 6
49 35 Larger product range - 124 responses 28 8 4
41 31 Provision of refreshments - 125 responses 32 11 10
83 21 Better parking/accessibility - 127 responses 13 8 2
66 24 Location - 121 responses 23 3 5
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
1 - most important 2 3 4 5 - least important
Average score for each option (most popular highlighted in yellow): Location 1.8 Better parking/ accessibility 1.6 Provision of refreshments 2.3 Larger product range 2.1 Maintaining volunteer model 2.2 Move to privately run model 3.6
Other suggestions: Create village hub with café 5 Present position ideal for passing trade 4 Sell local produce 3 Steps are a challenge for some 2 Use village hall 2 Use pavilion 2 Use church 1 Longer opening hours 1 Permanence is important 1 Needs own team – co-operative? 1 Large shop would need paid manager 1 Need to be realistc re. village buying 1 power Offer a residents card on points system 1 Ebay/ Amazon collection point 1 Bring and buy crafts area 1 Online ordering 1 Incorporate other services, ie, library 1 Lack of space and too much competition 1 Should be on main Didcot/Blewbury Road 1 28 Community First Oxfordshire East Hagbourne Neighbourhood Plan Community Questionnaire Report (Sept. 2016)
4.8 Do any of your household volunteer? 206 respondents
160 147 141 134 140
120
100
80 63 54 60 48
40
20
0 Community Shop Club/society Committee/organisation
Yes No
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Detailed Results Part Five- Transport and Road Safety
RESULTS
5.1 How often do you use the buses now? 209 respondents
141 150
100 42 50 22 4 0 Never Less than 1-4 times a 5+ times a once a week week week
5.2 How often would you use the buses if there was a more frequent, earlier or later service? 206 respondents
100 81 80 65 54 60 40 20 6 0 Never Less than 1-4 times a 5+ times a once a week week week
5.3 Are you prepared to pay Council Tax for a subsidised bus service? 207 respondents
83 48
76
Yes No Maybe
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5.4 Do you think pavements should be improved, widened or better maintained? 210 respondents
150 126 114 108 85 90 100 64
50
0 New Road Blewbury Road Main Road
Yes No
Elswhere: Harwood Road 3 Footpath to Coscote 2 Paths extended to whole village 2 Weed cutting/ suppression on pathways 2 Weeding at Bishops Orchard 1 Footpath by Bowls Club 1 Path between Fieldside & Parsonage Lane 1 Church Close 1 Wilshere Close 1 The Croft 1 Corner of allotments by Upper Cross 1 Pavement linking Main Road to railway 1 line Pavement to cemetery/ old railway 1 Main Road to embankment 1 Improve crossing by Craig’s allotments 1 All should be suitable for wheelchairs 1
5.5 Do you think the village needs cycle lanes on the roads? 203 respondents
200 156 143 150 124
100 76 53 38 50
0 New Road Blewbury Road Main Road
Yes No
Elsewhere: Need safe routes between villages 1 Cycle paths away from main roads 1 Through the fields to Blewbury & Downs 1 Alternative cycle path to Blewbury 1 Through route to avoid Main Road 1
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5.6 Do you think some form of traffic calming should be introduced in these areas? 207 respondents – 1093 total choices
34 None - 96 responses 32 30
44 Speed cameras - 96 responses 29 23
40 Speed signs - 168 responses 75 53
13 Road narrowing - 38 responses 13 12
22 Road humps - 63 responses 19 22
27 Speed cushions - 70 responses 24 19
40 Give way barriers - 112 responses 37 35
89 White gates at entrance - 236 responses 82 65
59 Lower speed limit - 214 responses 54 101
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
New Road Blewbury Road Main Road
Elsewhere: Lower speed limit Extend all the way to Blewbury 1 All 3 roads around main junction 1 Lower Cross 1 Coscote 1 Give way barriers By old railway bridge 1 Road humps Lower Cross 1 War Memorial 1 Speed signs Entrance to village, Main Road 1 Before school 1 By cemetery 1 Speed cameras Entrance to village, Main Road 1
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5.7 How concerned are you about the visual impact and noise associated with traffic calming measures? 201 respondents – 397 total choices
83 35 Noise impact - 199 responses 36 11 34
72 25 Visual impact - 198 responses 39 13 49
0 20 40 60 80 100
1 - very concerned 2 3 4 5 - not concerned
Average score for each option (most popular highlighted in yellow): Noise impact 2.7 Visual impact 2.4
5.8 Do you think there are any locations in the village where parked vehicles are a hazard to road safety? 206 respondents
54
152
Yes No
Where (197 suggestions): Main Road 56 New Road 32 By the school 30 Blewbury Road 17 Old post office area 10 By Upper Cross 10 Corner of Harwood Road 7 By the shop 4 Everywhere 3 Harwood Road/ Croft 3 Blewbury Road around Fieldside 3 On bends 2 On footpaths 2 Harwood Road/ Main Road junction 2 From pub to church 2 Outside alloments 2 Bishops Orchard/ New Road junction 1 By pub 1 From pub to cross 1 Post office/ garage 1 Main Road/ New Road junction 1 Alongside Black Barn by Bakers Lane 1 Lower Cross to Passey’s Garage 1 The Croft 1 Corner of Wilshere Close/ Harwood Road 1 By Tudor House allotments 1 Church Close 1 Wilcher Close 1
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5.9 Are you concerned about the Lower Cross war memorial junction? 203 respondents
76
127
Yes No
What should be done (119 suggestions): Mirror to improve visibility 25 Roundabout/ mini roundabout 17 Lower speed limit 13 Slow traffic down/ traffic calming 7 Change to one-way 6 Put slow signs on road surface 6 Alter priority of traffic 5 Give way on Blewbury side 5 Better signage of dangerous corner 4 Traffic lights 3 Imrpove visibility of bend 3 Widen road 3 Road humps 2 T junction 2 Cut back hedges 2 Barrier 1 Speed cushions 1 Chicane 1 Narrow to one entrance 1 Reduce curve 1 Get more traffic to use slip road 1 Prevent pedestrian access 1 Entrance restriction (one way) 1 Weight restriction through Main Road 1 Two no entry junctions 1 No entry at first junction from New Road 1 to Main Road Traffic from New Road turns to Blewbury 1 Change so New Road to Main Road and 1 Road before turning into Main Road users turn left into Blewbury Road Flow from New Road to Main Road with 1 Change priority so straight on is New 1 traffic from Blewbury giving way Road/ Main Road Road on west side of triangle is north 1 bound only
5.10 Do you think there is anywhere where crossing the road is dangerous and might be improved by a zebra crossing? 197 respondents
80
117
Yes No
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Dangerous crossings (83 suggestions): Crossing by shop/ post office/ garage to 55 Lower Cross 5 Great Mead/ rec, New Road Upper Cross 4 New Road 2 Blewbury Road to Main Road 2 Tudor House allotments towards school 2 New Road by bend into Didcot 1 New Road to Blewbury Road 1 New Road near allotments 1 New Road, access to village by Green Gap 1 Along Blewbury Road for getting off bus 1 Main Road 1 Corner of Main Road by Tudor Cottage 1 Main Road to Great Mead 1 Main Road to school 1 Junction at Blewbury Road/ Main Road 1 Near the church 1 Near Bishops Orchard 1 Sidewalks on bend near school 1
5.11 How concerned are you about the number of large vehicles (other than agricultural vehicles) using these roads? 205 respondents
99 26 Main Road - 199 responses 36 16 22
69 29 Blewbury Road - 190 responses 52 15 25
72 29 New Road - 195 responses 49 18 27
0 20 40 60 80 100
1 - very concerned 2 3 4 5 - not concerned
Average score for each option (most popular highlighted in yellow): New Road 2.5 Blewbury Road 2.5 Main Road 2.2
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Detailed Results Part Six- Heritage and Character 6 RESULTS 6.1 How much do you value these village characteristics? 207 respondents – 1811 total choices
115 48 Village events - 202 responses 30 6 3 133 50 Open spaces - 201 responses 17 0 1 96 54 Church buildings/events - 205 responses 39 6 10 164 27 Rural landscape - 203 responses 7 4 1 151 36 Network of footpaths - 203 responses 14 2 0 88 40 Main Road's twists/turns - 195 responses 35 23 9 88 48 Mix of buildings - 197 responses 44 10 7 157 28 High quality/unusual buildings - 199 responses 11 1 2 183 10 Village separated from Didcot - 206 responses 6 0 7
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
1 - value very much 2 3 4 5 - do not value
Average score for each option (most popular highlighted in yellow): Village separated from Didcot 1.2 High quality/ unusual buildings 1.3 Mix of buildings 2.0 Main Road’s twists and turns 2.1 Network of footpaths 1.3 Rural landscape 1.3 Church buildings/ events 1.9 Open spaces 1.4 Village events 1.7 36 Community First Oxfordshire East Hagbourne Neighbourhood Plan Community Questionnaire Report (Sept. 2016)
6.2 With regard to village history how important is it that we…? 202 respondents - 1382 total choices
36 46 Establish a historical society - 193 responses 69 26 16
44 57 Provide easier access to archives - 197 responses 69 15 12
22 27 Have guided historical tours - 192 responses 69 40 34
84 58 Have info board on village history - 201 responses 39 8 12
98 50 Promote grade 1 listed church - 202 responses 42 9 3
83 56 Provide info about listed buildings - 198 responses 51 7 1
91 51 Raise awareness of village history - 199 responses 48 6 3
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
1 - very important 2 3 4 5 - not important
Average score for each option (most popular highlighted in yellow): Raise awareness of village history 1.9 Provide information about listed 1.9 buildings Promote grade 1 listed church 1.9 Have information board on village history 2.0 Have guided historical tours 2.6 Provide easier access to archives 2.5 Establish a historical society 2.7
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6.3 With regard to rhe agricultural and rural character of the village how important is it that we…? 205 respondents – 1000 total choices
81 55 Plant more trees - 199 responses 43 14 6
63 55 Maintain record of historic farming land use - 54 196 responses 20 4
67 40 Encourage growing of heritage fruit varieties - 57 198 responses 20 14
130 40 Protect historic agricultural buildings - 202 25 responses 4 3
164 28 Safeguard agricultural/rural character - 205 11 responses 1 1
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
1 - very important 2 3 4 5 - not important
Average score for each option (most popular highlighted in yellow): Safeguard agricultural/ rural character 1.3 Protect historic agricultural buildings 1.6 Encourage growing of heritage fruit 2.4 Maintain record of historic farming land 2.2 Plant more trees 2.0
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6.4 Do you think that reflecting the character of existing buildings, structure and layouts should be a major consideration for the design of future houses and housing development? 205 respondents
138 140 120 100 80 60 36 40 22 20 5 4 0 1 - very 2 3 4 5 - not important important
Average score = 1.5
6.5 How strongly do you agree with these statements about the conservation area? 204 respondents – 600 total choices
96 39 Planning rules in adjacent areas should be 39 more strongly enforced - 201 responses 15 12
107 29 Planning rules in conservation area should 43 be more strongly enforced - 200 responses 14 7
73 29 Conservation area should be expanded - 199 52 responses 15 30
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
1 - agree most strongly 2 3 4 5 - disagree most strongly
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Average score for each option (most popular highlighted in yellow): Conservation area should be expanded 2.5 Planning rules in conservation area 1.9 should be more stronly enforced Planning rules in adjacent areas should 2.0 be more strongly enforced
Other sites to be included: Croft/ North Croft 7 Old buildings along Croft/ North Croft 4 Millennium Wood 3 Lake Road/ Harwood Road 3 Green Gap 3 West to Coscote 2 Land around New Road 2 Butts Piece 2 Allotments 2 Fields south of Millennium Wood 1 Fields next to railway line 1 Great Mead paddocks 1 East of Bakers Lane 1 North of Orchard Edge 1 Houses/ fields south of Fieldside 1 North of Great Mead to Green Gap 1 East of Blewbury Road 1 Mowbrey Field 1 All of Main Road 1 Whole village 1
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Detailed Results Part Seven- Environment
7.1 How important are these green spaces to you? 205 respondents – 1783 total choices
96 48 Great Mead triangle - 194 responses 32 13 5 118 36 Pastures at Manor Farm Lane - 197 responses 32 7 4 134 28 Open land b/w Coscote and Didcot - 198 responses 23 11 2 114 41 Fields/paddocks south of Millennium Wood - 200 33 responses 6 6 175 14 Green Gap b/w Didcot and East Hagbourne - 202 6 responses 2 5 118 42 Recreation ground - 198 responses 32 5 1 127 34 Lawson's Orchard/Tudor House allotments - 200 30 responses 6 3 92 47 Butts Piece - 192 responses 33 15 5 98 42 Cemetery - 202 responses 38 11 13
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
1 - very important 2 3 4 5 - not important
Average score for each option (most popular highlighted in yellow): Cemetery 2.0 Butts Piece 1.9 Lawson’s Orchard/ Tudor House 1.6 Recreation ground 1.7 allotments Green Gap between Didcot and East 1.3 Fields/ paddocks south of Millennium 1.7 Hagbourne Wood Open land between Coscote and Didcot 1.6 Pastures at Manor FarmLane 1.7
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Great Mead triangle 1.9 Other suggestions: Land adjacent to Fieldside 2 Drewe’s Field 1 Lower Cross farm fields 1 Land between Passey’s and North Croft 1 Paddocks on Bakers Lane 1 Fields south of Main Road 1 Fields south of conservation area 1 Millennium Wood 1 Windsor Crescent Green 1 Between Lake Road and Mowbray Road 1 Allotments 1 Bowling Green 1
7.2 Do you use footpaths? 209 respondents
204 193 250
200
150
100
50 5 8
0 Within village Surrounding village
Yes No
7.3 Would you like footpaths to be paved or unpaved? 202 respondents
154
160 109 140 120 89 100 80 37 60 40 20 0 Within village Surrounding village
Paved Unpaved
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7.4 How important are these views to you? 205 respondents – 804 total choices
156 28 Views from railway embankment - 203 13 responses 1 5 142 30 East to the Chilterns - 200 responses 22 3 3 112 27 North across fields to Millennium Wood - 41 197 responses 9 8 163 24 South to the downs - 204 responses 13 2 2
0 50 100 150 200
1 - very important 2 3 4 5- not important
Average score for each option (most popular highlighted in yellow): South to the downs 1.3 North across fields to Millennium Wood 1.9 East to the Chilterns 1.5 Views from railway embankment 1.4
Other suggestions: West from village towards downs 1 West of church and barns 1 Looking outward from conservation area 1 Across paddocks to Passey’s 1
7.5 Should we do more to encourage wildlife and biodiversity? 203 respondents
182 200 174 162 171
150
100 34 50 17 23 25
0 In specific Along field In gardens Along reserves boundaries footpaths
Yes No
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7.6 Should we have a policy that encourages building to be carbon neutral? 203 respondents
78 99
26
Yes No Don't know
7.7 Is the current level of street lighting appropriate? 205 respondents
16 25
163
Yes Need more Need less
Need more: New Road 7 Main Road 6 The Croft 3 By the school 3 Windsor Crescent 1 By chicken field, Main Road 1 Main Road, village hall to Lower Cross 1 Cycle path at Bishops Orchard 1 B/w Crescent and Bosley’s Orchard 1 Path on west side of Millennium Wood 1 Need less: Remove/ dislike orange lighting 2 Main Road 1 Bishops Orchard 1 Corner of Crescent 1 Everywhere 1 Turn off between 00.00 and 16.00 1
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7.8 Should street lights be turned off earlier to save energy and reduce light pollution? 206 respondents
56 92
52
Yes No Maybe
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Summary of Narrative Comments Made on Final Page of Main Survey (i.e. non-question specific)
209 surveys were returned 46 comments were made 84 broad themes were noted in comments
Breakdown of comments by theme
Theme Number of comments
Development Specific comment about development: 30 - Keep village separate from Didcot- maintain the 6 Green Gap - Maintain the village feel with new development 5 - Support smaller-scale development (c. 10-15 3 homes) - Ensure new housing meets local needs and mix 2 - Support housing development by Village Hall 2 - Support ribbon development south of Blewbury 1 Road - Support development on fields south of village 1 - Investigate pre-owned land for development 1 - Support development of 25 energy efficient new 1 homes - Support development on infill sites 1 - Support appropriate new housing 1 - Local housing need does not necessarily have to be 1 met by building new homes in East Hagbourne - Low-cost family housing needed 1 - Older peoples housing needed 1 - Housing design should be in keeping with the 1 village architecture - Keep development to a minimum 1 - Ex-conservation area landowners should be able to 1 potentialise on development
Traffic, speeding and roads Specific traffic, speeding and road comments: 26 - Level of traffic in the village is a problem 5 - Speeding agricultural vehicles in village is a 4 problem 46 Community First Oxfordshire East Hagbourne Neighbourhood Plan Community Questionnaire Report (Sept. 2016)
- Improve/ widen footpaths 4 - Speeding (general) is a problem in the village 3 - Poor road maintenance is an issue 1 - Double-yellow lines from allotments to Fleur-de- 1 Lys pub - White gate between New Road and Didcot Road 1 - 20mph limit on Main Road 1 - 30mph limit on New Road and Blewbury Road 1 - Traffic calming needed (general) 1 - Cycle lane in New Road 1 - Ease car journeys 1 - Traffic calming won’t work 1 - Traffic calming is noisy 1
Green Space, environment and conservation Specific green space comments: 13 - Cut back trees and bushes more regularly 4 - Clear footpaths regularly 3 - Protect green spaces 2 - Allow the grass and wildflowers to grow 1 - Increase tree planting 1 - Build an Anaerobic Digester to provide community 1 hot water and power - Conservation area should be maintained and 1 enhanced
Parking Specific parking comments: 4 - Stop parking on footpaths 2 - Encourage people to park at Village Hall 1 - Not enough village parking 1
Recreation and community Specific recreation comments: 4 - Encourage cycling and walking 1 - Create a real Hub for the village- the Rec is 1 dominated by the Football Club - Maintain facilities for young and old 1 - Increase involvement in community activities 1
Retail, services and employment Specific retail and services comment: 3 - Homeworker Hub needed 2 - Concern that a private commercial shop is not 1 viable
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Lighting Specific comments about lighting: 2 - Security lights should not cause light pollution 1 - Turn streetlights off after midnight 1
Public transport Specific public transport comments: 2 - New bus shelter by Lower Cross 1 - Improve bus route to Didcot Girls School 1
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Detailed Results - Youth Survey
RESULTS
1. Are you male or female? 26 respondents – 40 individuals
15
25
Male Female
2. How old are you? 26 respondents – 40 individuals
12 11 12 9 10 8 8 6 4 2 0 8 to 10 11 to 12 13 to 14 15 to 16
3. How long have you lived in East Hagbourne? 26 respondents – 40 individuals
17 18 16 14 11 12 10 10 8 6 4 2 2 0 Less than 1 1 to 5 years 6 to 10 years 11+ years year
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4. Where do you go to school? 26 respondents – 40 individuals
14
26
Primary Secondary
Primary: Hagbourne School 6 Abingdon Prep 3 Manor Prep 2 Moulsford 1 Cranford House 1 Chandlings 1 Secondary: King Alfreds 7 Didcot Girls School 6 Abingdon 3 St Helen & St Katharine 3 Headington Girls School 1 Wallingford 1 Langtree 1 Cranford House 1 Pangbourne College 1 Downs School, Compton 1 The Leys, Cambridge 1
5. What activities or clubs IN East Hagbourne do you take part in? 12 respondents – 14 individuals
Activities/clubs (20 suggestions): Laning 3 French 2 Ballet 2 Scouts 2 Guides 2 Brownies 2 Choir 1 Piano 1 Swimming 1 Table tennis 1 Cygnets (church group) 1 After school club 1 Volunteer at village shop 1
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6. What activities or clubs OUTSIDE East Hagbourne do you take part in? 21 respondents – 30 individuals
Activities/clubs (61 suggestions): Swimming 7 Tennis 5 Football 5 Rugby 3 Irish dancing 3 Athletics 2 Gymnastics 2 Netball 2 Sailing 2 Cricket 2 Archery 2 Hockey 2 Horse riding 2 Book club 2 Warhammer club 2 Rounders 1 Rowing 1 Lacrosse 1 Trampolining 1 Shooting 1 Boxing 1 Golf 1 Guides 1 Cubs 1 Street dance 1 Ride 1 Drama 1 Art 1 Cookery club 1 Piano 1 Didcot Barramundi 1 School clubs 1
7. What new clubs or activities in East Hagbourne would you like? 19 respondents – 28 individuals
Activities/ clubs (42 suggestions): Tennis 16 Cricket 3 Rounders 3 Football 2 Girls football 1 Swimming 1 Netball 1 Hockey 1 Basketball 1 Badminton 1 Rowing 1 Cycling 1 Gymnastics 1 Dancing 1 Drama 1 Youth club 1 Cookery club 1 Board games club 1 Gaming club 1 Warhammer club 1 Nerf gun club 1 Older playground 1
8. Have you ever looked at the village website? 26 respondents – 39 individuals
14
25
Yes No
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9. What website and social media stuff would be good for young people in the village? 9 respondents – 14 individuals
Websites/social medias (24 suggestions): Instagram 10 Facebook 7 Snapchat 2 Maths programmes 2 Twitter 1 Website to update young people on news 1 Better wifi/ internet connection 1
10. Do you feel safe walking in the village? 26 respondents – 38 individuals
2
36
Yes No
11. If no, what would make walking safer? 2 respondents – 2 individuals
Safer walking (3 suggestions): Slower cars 1 More lighting 1 CCTV cameras 1
12. Do you think cycling is safe in the village? 26 respondents – 38 individuals
14
24
Yes No
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13. If no, what would make cycling safer? 11 respondents – 13 individuals
Safer cycling (15 suggestions): Cycle lanes 5 Lower speed limits 2 Less parked cars 2 Slower cars 1 Parking restrictions 1 Less traffic 1 Better road surface 1 Main Road too busy 1 Dangerous near war memorial 1
14. How often do you use the village buses? 25 respondents – 27 individuals
23 25 20 15 10 2 2 5 0 0 5+ times per 1-4 times per Less than Never week week once a week
15. What would make you use the buses more often? 18 respondents – 23 individuals
19 20 15 10 3 5 1 0 Cheaper More Earlier service Later service frequent
More bus use (8 suggestions): If parents didn’t have a car 3 More publicity of bus times 2 If school had a bus stop in the village 2 I use my bike so don’t need the bus 1
General Comments 10 respondents – 14 total comments
14 suggestions: Wish for tennis courts 4 Better park for older children 2 Sports clubs/ events for kids 2 Outdoor table tennis tables 1 Safe cycling area 1 Football goals left out at rec 1 More community youth club stuff 1 Bigger village shop 1 No more houses built 1
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ANNEX 1
Summary of Local Affordable Housing Need
Local Housing Need
Applying residency criteria (see below) and ownership criteria (homeowners are generally not eligible for affordable housing) to survey responses:
Size of house needed Number of households Number currently on Housing Register One-bed 1 Two-bed 3 1 Three-bed Four-bed 2 1
TOTAL 6 2
IMPORTANT NOTE: THE BREAKDOWN IS INDICATIVE Not all households are on the Housing Register. A household’s needs would require full analysis of its circumstances through a Housing Register application. There are restrictions on the number of bedrooms that someone is considered eligible for, depending on the make-up of the household and whether the home is rented or purchased on a shared ownership basis. In addition, there may be additional East Hagbourne households already on the housing register which did not respond to this survey.
What is affordable housing?
Social rented and shared ownership are examples of types of affordable housing. According to the 2011 Census, there are currently 6 shared-ownership and 82 social rented properties in East Hagbourne.
How does the District Council allocate affordable housing?
The allocation of homes is made by South Oxfordshire District Council and subject to an assessment of a household’s needs. A household must be on the SODC Housing Register to be eligible for these homes
South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council- Housing Allocations Policy Available at: http://www.southoxon.gov.uk/services-and-advice/housing/join-housing-register-and- find-home
13.3 New Build Developments and “Strong” Local Connection
The councils will endeavour to use the flexibilities introduced by the Localism Act 2012 to enable local people to access developments in their parish whilst still giving due weight to the requirement to allocate housing in accordance with the reasonable preference categories.
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To facilitate this, the council will adopt a target that aims to ensure that 20% of new build lettings, that are not rural exception sites or developed for a particular client group, are offered in the first instance to people with a strong local connection to that parish and who have a housing need as defined by the Allocations Policy (i.e. they are on the active Register).
Some schemes have distinct agreements setting out what the local connection requirements are for that scheme. These rules are often written into the Section 106 agreement. For schemes that do not have a separate agreement, the definition contained in section 13.3.1 will be used to determine local connection for these schemes.
13.3.1 Definition of Strong Local Connection for Purposes of Determining Priority for New Build Schemes
For these purposes, a strong local connection is:
- where the applicant(s) have lived in the parish for five years out of the last 8 and are currently resident there. - where the applicant(s) had previously lived in the parish for at least 5 years and their parents or children still live there and have done for at least 10 years.
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