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Northwich town centre has for many years now, been starved of investment, mostly for valid reasons, such as dealing with the salt mines. Finally something is happening, Cheshire West & Chester (CW&C) have secured land and are bravely proposing to develop themselves, the area behind McDonald's and Marks & Spencers through to the River Weaver known as Baron's Quay. They have now instructed architects (Broadway Maylan) and have engaged in public consultation and their plan is “to provide a high quality, comprehensive scheme with a variety of uses to support the regeneration of Northwich by attracting more people to the town centre" (source: stage 2 Engagement Event September 2012).
After the results from the stage one consultation and following feedback from Northwich Guardian readers, the River Weaver Navigation Society (RWNS), who has for many years pushed for a sympathetic waterside redevelopment in that area and the Weaver Valley Partnership have set up the Northwich Consultation Group as a voluntary group of parties concerned with the development of Baron's Quay in Northwich town centre. For too long Northwich has turned its back on a waterfront which, with sympathetic development could rival or even surpass that of other towns and cities, which have taken advantage of this important asset.
The purpose of this survey is intended to assess public opinion of the Broadway Maylan proposal, before Cheshire West and Chester's submission of the planning application, and invite you to participate in this voluntary survey. The results will be presented to Cheshire West and Chester and Broadway Maylan to either support their claim that this is what the people want or to avoid money being spent on what could be a missed opportunity.
The questionnaire will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.
There are no foreseeable risks associated with this survey. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from it at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.
Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact John Tackley, River Weaver Navigation Society by email: [email protected]
Thank you very much for your time and support.
Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
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Q1. The proposed Baron's Quay will include a new digital, multi screen cinema. The image above illustrates the proposed cinema which will be designed by Broadway Malyan using their "contemporary interpretation of Northwich's individual character"
Do you support this contemporary style of building ? |
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Q2. The above image illustrates the proposed design for the shops in Baron's Quay. Do you agree with this style of contemporary design? |
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| Q3. Considering the two images referred in Q1 & Q2, do you support the statement that the proposals are "sympathetic and complementary to the existing town centre"? |
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| Q4. The Baron's Quay plan has been developed to provide high quality, comprehensive with a variety of uses to support the regeneration of Northwich by attracting more people to the town centre. Please indicate what you would like to be included: |
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Q5. The above image illustrates Northwich's new Lifestyle Centre, to be situated on the current Northwich Memorial Hall / Court site.
Do you like the contemporary design? |
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| Q6. Where do you think the new Northwich Lifestyle Centre should be located? |
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Q7. The above image illustrates an alternative proposal for the Northwich Baron's Quay riverside development which illustrates landscaping both banks, illuminated pedestrian walks, moorings which would transform the town of Northwich into an attractive tourist destination and somewhere local people would be proud to visit. Would you be more in favour of this style of development than Broadway Malyan's version illustrated in Q1 & Q2? |
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Q8. The comprehensive development of Baron's Quay Waterfront, which essentially includes extensive riverside landscaping on both banks connected by a footbridge which would materially improve the image of Northwich, giving it a focal point. Features such as waterfront trading in the form of cafes/restaurants and extensive mooring pontoons with water & electric hook up for overnight boat visitors would significantly improve trading throughout the day & evening and would contribute to bringing Northwich alive, as it did during the Northwich River Festival.
How important is this comprehensive development of Baron's Quay to the town of Northwich? |
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| Q9. Do you have any further comments that you feel we may have missed? |
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| Q10. Why are you interested in Northwich's Baron's Quay development? |
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| Q11. Which age group do you belong to? |
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| Q12. Please tell us your postcode: |
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