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Drop in events:
We would like to hear from everyonewho lives or works in the Parish. We willalso be holding drop-in events across theParish (detailed below) where you can
find out more, have a cup of tea andgive us more detailed feedback.
Welcome to this second questionnaire for the St Agnes ParishNeighbourhood Development Plan. We have already asked about yourhousing situation; thank you to everyone whoresponded.
This questionnaire covers a widerrange of topics and is your chance toinfluence future development in ourParish.
Your involvement will help to makesure that our varied needs are metwhilst protecting what we cherishabout our Parish.
When complete ourNeighbourhoodDevelopment Plan willbecome a statutoryplanning document tobe used in decidingplanning applicationsalongside theCornwall Local Plan.
We are a group ofvolunteers overseeing thewriting of the plan on behalf of StAgnes Parish Council, but we
cannot do itwithout you.
Please fill out thequestionnaire and encouragefriends and family in the parish todo the same.
St Agnes Parishyour PLAN, your future
HAVE YOUR SAY! Website: www.stagnesndp.org Facebook: St Agnes Parish Neighbourhood Development PlanW
NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Your chance to have your say onhow a future St. AgnesParish would look andwork for you.
Transport & Infrastructure
NaturalLandscape
HistoricEnvironment
HomesEmployment
Education
St Agnes Parish
Win a fantastic Prize!
Fill in the survey and win one of threeof the fantastic prizes opposite:
Tuesday 6th September - MountHawke Methodist Chapel 3.00pmto 7.00pm
Wednesday 7th September -Porthtowan Village Hall 3.00pmto 7.00pm
Saturday 10th September - MithianVillage Hall 3.00pm to 7.00pm
Wednesday 14th September - BlackwaterVillage Hall 3.00pm to 7.00pm
Friday 16th September - St Agnes MMI3.00pm to 7.00pm
The NDP can influence the type andscale of new infrastructure. There isalso some potential for improvingexisting infrastructure and transportlinks through projects. We would liketo ask you more about this at theconsultation events.
Do you think that current public transport provision isadequate for your needs?
Yes No Don’t know
Are bridleways, footpaths, cycle and cycle paths adequatewithin your area?
Yes No
If ‘no’ why do you think they are inadequate?
Poorly maintained There are not enoughOther (please specify)
Do we need more visitor/shoppers parking for cars in yourlocal village?
Yes No Don’t know
Do we need more parking for cycles in your local village?
Yes No Don’t know
Do you think that where it is practical, all newdevelopments should adopt Sustainable Urban DrainageSystems to help prevent raw sewage being released atTrevaunance Cove and Porthtowan after heavy rain?
Yes No Don’t know
Should we have policies to support keeping amenities suchas shops, post offices and pubs open, rather than beconverted into private homes?
Yes No
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Ways to respondThank you very much for filling out the survey.
To save postage we you can drop your paper survey off at anyof the following locations:
Blackwater Post OfficeMiner’s Arms, MithianMount Hawke Post OfficePorthtowan Post OfficeSt Agnes Post Office (NISA) or the Parish Rooms
Alternatively, simply return the completed survey to us usingthe pre-paid envelope.
The survey will run from 5th September and the closingdate will be 25th September 2016.
Further paper copies can be obtained using the website‘Contact us’ button or by ringing Mike on 01872 552600.
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Do you think large scale renewable energy developmentssuch as large wind turbines and solar farms should beallowed in the Parish?
Yes, I support large scale renewable schemesNo I don’t support any more large scale renewablesI only support large scale renewables where there is low visual
Impact
If you answered ‘no’ would you change your mind if therenewables brought benefits to the local community likereduced electricity bills?
Yes No Don’t know
Do you believe that small scale renewables should besupported? (for example solar panels on individualresidential or commercial buildings).
Yes No Don’t know
Your answers to these questions will helpformulate policies to promote employmentin the Parish. The Cornwall Local Planestimates that for every new houseconstructed, 1.2 jobs will be needed.
Would you like to see more Job opportunities in the Parish?
Yes No Don’t Know
Do you agree that land should be made available forbusiness use to create jobs in the Parish?
Yes No Don’t know
Do you run a business in St Agnes Parish?
Yes No (if no, please go to question 37)
If you run a business, where do you run it from?
Home Dedicated premises in the parish
Which of the following would improve your experience ofrunning your business in its current location?
[1]=Essential [2]=Quite useful [3]=Not Needed
Improved mobile receptionFaster BroadbandOffice Support Services e.g. typingImproved public transportNetworking/training venueParking
What sort of business units are needed in the Parish?
Shared Office spacePrivate Office SpaceWorkshops/light industrial unitsStarter UnitsLive and work unitsRetail UnitsOther? Please Specify
Sunday Lunch for 2 at the Aggie
A hamper from Churchtown Fruit & Veg
A 2 hour guided kayak adventure for 2 peoplewith Koru Kayaking on either the world heritage St Agnescoastline launching from Trevaunance Cove or on theamazing Helford River and FrenchmansCreek (valid for 12 months)NB: to enter the prize draw you must complete thesurvey and provide a phone number overleaf
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We are lucky to have beautiful coastand countryside in our Parish dottedwith important historic sites. Part ofthe Parish is included in the Cornwalland West Devon Mining WorldHeritage Site. Our countryside is richin wildlife and contains habitatscovered by local, national andinternational designations.
Do you agree with the following statements?
It is important to protect the natural beauty and characterof the landscape of the Parish.
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
It is important to protect and enhance existing wildlife andwildlife habitats including; trees, woodland, wetland,heathland and Cornish hedges.
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
It is important to create new wildlife habitats as part ofnew developments including; Cornish hedges, newwoodland and flower-rich grassland.
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
It is important to protect and enhance heritage andhistoric sites such as engine houses, historic buildings andCornish Hedges.
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
Rural tourism and leisure developments should notdamage the character of the countryside
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
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There have been several new housingdevelopments recently in and aroundour villages and more are proposed.Previous parish surveys show that manyof you are concerned about the scale and speed of thischange. Please tell us more by answering the following questions.
What concerns you about potential impact of new residential development in the Parish?
(Pleas tick all those that apply
Landscape impactPoor designImpact on conservation areas and/or the historic environmentAccess to health servicesLack of places at your local schoolLoss of village characterInsufficient car parkingTraffic congestionOther please specify:
What improvements would you like new development to bring to your community?
(Please tick all those that apply)Improved shoppingImproved community meeting placesImproved access to GP servicesHousing that meets specific local needsImproved public car parkingUndergrounding of overhead cables and wiresTraffic calmingOther please specify:
Do you think there is enough accessibleopen space where you live?
Please tick where:[1] = Too little [2] = About right [3] = Too much
Public parks, gardens and green space;Accessible countryside and wildlife habitatsPublic outdoor sports facilitiesSchool pitches and outdoor sports club facilities(No or limited public access)Children’s play area – equippedProvision for teenagers– equipped facilitiesAllotments, community gardensCemeteries and churchyardsDog walking fieldOther (please specify):
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When development proposals are put forward in our Parishin coming years, what are the three most important thingsthat should be considered?
Please tick your top three from the list below:
Housing developments designed to meet local needsincluding affordable homesProviding space for businesses to create jobsProtecting the landscape, coast and countrysideProviding high quality community facilitiesImprovements to roads / adequate parkingProviding high quality sports facilities and parksOther (please specify)
We need an overall vision for ourNeighbourhood Development Plan(NDP) that captures what we all likeabout where we live and how we would liketo see it get even better in future. Your answersto these questions will help with this task.
What are the 3 things you like most about living in our Parish?
Please tick your top three from the list below:
Coast and beachesCountrysideSense of communityLocal shops, cafés and pubsFootpaths and bridlewaysSports facilities and parksCommunity events and facilitiesWildlifeSchoolsOther (please specify)
Across our villages and hamlets, we havea wide range of community facilities.Our NDP can include project ideas forimproving or expanding these.
If you have a child/children inprimary school which school do they attend?
(If you do not have a child in primary school go to question 11)
Blackwater Community Primary St Agnes School Mithian School Mount Hawke Academy
Other (please specify) __________________________________
Does your child in primary school walk or cycle to school (rather than travel by car)?
Yes No
If you answered ‘no’ why is this? (please tick all that apply)
(Please tick all those that apply
Lack of pavementSpeeding vehiclesLack of cycle lane/trackInadequate road crossingsYou don’t have enough timeIt is too far awayOther (please specify)
Do you think there is enough accessible
Your full postcode*
Parish ward (if known)
Phone number (If entering prize draw:
About you*All data will be keptconfidential and will only beused to group responses sowe can understand differentneeds and views acrossdifferent parts of the parish.
Settlement boundaries around our villages could be used in theNDP to help contain new development. We will display moreinformation on the different options at our public consultationevents and ask for your detailed feedback.
Do you think the NDP steering group should consider settlement boundaries further?
Yes No Don’t know
Are you concerned about the number of second homes in the Parish? By ‘second home’ we mean a dwellingused as a private holiday residence for someone ordinarilyresident at a different property.
Yes No
Do you think that new dwellings should be restricted to permanent, year-round occupation?
Yes No
Design- We could produce a Design Guide to inform developersabout how we would like new development to look and whatfeatures we want to see included. We can specify the types ofbuilding materials and finishes to be used for example stonecladding and render to fit in with existing buildings.
Do you think we should prepare a Design Guide?
Yes No
Are you interested in an affordable plot of land on which to self-build?
Yes No (If no, please go to question 22)
Would you prefer a building plot supplied with services like water, electricity and foul drainage?
Yes No
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Do you think building land should be made available to enable elderly,disabled or vulnerable people (with a link to theParish) to live independently? For example, wardenedaccommodation for the elderly, buildings adapted for peoplewith mobility issues or a building capable of providing day care.
Yes No
Do you think that we should prioritise affordable new homes for people with a local connection?
Yes No
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www.stagnesndp.orgYou can fill in this survey online at: Homes