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Neighbourhood Plan for The Parish of Bury in West Sussex
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Dear Resident of the Parish of Bury

This is the online version of the Bury Parish Neighbourhood Plan Survey If there is more than one person in your household who wishes to complete the survey they may do so on-line, alternatively you may download and print more copies, or you can ask for more copies by contacting [email protected]

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We welcome and need everyone’s comments and ideas.
 
 
 
About our community. What are the features of our community that you value?
 
Q1 Open and Green Spaces
How important are these places to our Community?
Not importantVery important
1 2 3 4 5
Bury Green (beside the Village Hall)
The Wharf (common land)
Boat Launching at the Wharf
Pill Pond
Bury Sandpit
Recreation ground (the Cricket Field)
The Glebe Field
 
 
 
Other open spaces. Please tell us here.
   
 
 
Q2 How important are these other amenities and characteristics to you?
1 Not important 2 3 4 5 Very important
Rural Landscape and Character of the Parish
Local Wildlife and Habitats
Sense of Community
Clubs and Societies
Friendly and Safe Environment
Tranquility and Dark Skies
The Village Primary School
The Church and Churchyard
Access to the countryside and South Downs
The Village Hall
1 Not important 2 3 4 5 Very important
The Post Office
The Squire & Horse
The Farm Shops
The Garage- Service and Petrol Station
Chuckleberries Pre-school
Dorset House School
Village events e.g. the Fete
Footpaths and Rights of Way
Parish Link Magazine
Parish Website
 
 
Other amenities that are important to you. Please tell us here
   
 
 
 
More about our area
 
Q3 What are the weaknesses or negative features of our community that concern you?
We have listed some areas that may concern you, please feel free to list any others in the spaces provided.
Not importantVery important
1 2 3 4 5
Pedestrian safety
Car Parking
Volume of Traffic
Speed of Traffic
Litter
Dog Fouling
Light Pollution e.g. exterior or security lighting
Excessive or inappropriate signage.
 
 
Please tell us any other concerns or suggest improvements here.
   
 
 
Q4 Do you use these existing Parish Amenities?
1 Never 2 3 4 5 Often
Village Hall
Post Office
Bury Green (beside the Village Hall)
The Wharf (common land)
Boat Launching at the Wharf
Recreation ground (The Cricket Field)
Pill Pond
Bus Services
Trains from Amberley
Trains from Pulborough
1 Never 2 3 4 5 Often
Village Primary School
Chuckleberries Pre-school in Village Hall
Dorset House School
The Church
The Church Fête
Squire & Horse
Farm Shops
Garage or Petrol Station
 
 
 
Are there any more amenities that you would like to see in the Parish? Please tell us here.
   
 
 
About our roads
 
 
Q5 We have a variety of roads in the parish: residential, country lanes, and the A29. What are the issues and what improvements would you like to see?
We have listed some that may concern you, please list any others here.
Not importantVery important
1 2 3 4 5
Road condition and repair
Parking Restrictions on Road (If so where?)
Further A29 speed reduction
Traffic Calming in the Village
More pavements (If so where?)
Street lighting
 
 
Other road concerns? Please tell us here.
   
 
 
 
Our Natural Environment.
Q6 Green Spaces, views and rights of way in the Parish.
 
 
Are there any green spaces in the Parish that you value and should be protected from development?
WhereWhy
 
 
Are there any views within, into, or out of the villages and Parish that are important to you and should be protected from development?
Where?Why?
 
 
Are there any areas within the Parish that are an eyesore, or could be improved?
Where?How?
 
 
 
Do you have good access to the countryside and footpaths?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
If No, what is preventing access?
Yes No
Lack of footpaths
State of footpaths
Gates or stiles
 
 
 
Are there existing paths, that you use, that are not currently official rights of way?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
Are there more green spaces in the Parish that you would like to be accessible?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
Would you support the use of Green Spaces for the following community use?
Yes No
Village Events
Villagers' own events
Sport
Car Parking
Allotments
 
 
 
Something else? Tell us here
   
 
 
 
About new homes
 
 
The South Downs National Park Authority has said that our parish should expect a proposed requirement of six homes over the next fifteen years. Our Neighbourhood plan will take into account how many homes, what type and where they may be needed, but should have regard to National Park purposes and duties
 
 
 
Q7 Do you think there is a need for new homes in the parish?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
Q8 If there is a need for new homes in the parish, which type of dwellings are needed?
Not neededEssential
1 2 3 4 5
Starter or affordable homes for those with a local connection
Housing for rent
Retirement or sheltered housing
Care homes
Small houses for purchase (1 or 2 bed)
2/3 bedroom bungalows for downsizing
Large houses for purchase (3+ bed)
Flats for purchase or rent
 
 
Other types of dwelling? Please tell us here.
   
 
 
Q9 What type of development is appropriate for new homes?
Strongly disagreeStrongly agree
1 2 3 4 5
Infill in existing development area
A range of small scale developments (4-9 units)
Larger developments (9+units)
A combination of the above
All developments concentrated on one or two sites
 
 
Other types of development? Please tell us here.
   
 
 
Q10 How and where should any building development be located?
Strongly disagreeStrongly agree
1 2 3 4 5
On sites within our existing settlement boundaries
On greenfield sites outside existing settlement areas
On agricultural land
On brownfield sites (previously developed)
By conversion of agricultural buildings
By conversion of existing larger properties into flats
In gardens of existing properties
 
 
Other Please tell us here.
   
 
 
Q11 What principles should influence the design of any new houses?
Strongly disagreeStrongly agree
1 2 3 4 5
Use of modern efficient energy and eco-friendly technology.
Have off-street parking for a number of cars appropriate for the size of property.
Be innovative in design.
Be limited in height to two storeys.
Have a garden.
Use of traditional, local and natural materials and design that reflect and maintain the character of the specific location and Parish as a whole.
 
 
 
Other design principles you would like to see?
   
 
 
 
Q 12 What is the Housing need in Bury Parish?
 
 
 
Is there anyone in your household that needs their own property in the village now?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
If multiple surveys are being completed in the household please only complete this section once to avoid duplication, thank you.
 
 
 
What type of home is needed? (Select all that apply)
 
Buy
 
Rent

 
 
 
What size of home is needed? (Select any that could apply)
 
1 bed
 
2 bed
 
3 bed
 
4 bed

 
 
 
Is there anyone in your household that is not currently in need, but would require their own property in the village in the next 5 years?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
What type of Home might they need at that time in the future?
 
Buy
 
Rent

 
 
 
What size of home is needed (Select any that could apply)?
 
1 bed
 
2 bed
 
3 bed
 
4 bed

 
 
 
About Business
 
 
Our Neighbourhood plan will take into account the types of business that would help sustain our rural environment.
 
 
 
Q13 Do you work?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
Is this within our Parish, or very nearby?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
Q14 How do you usually travel to work?
 
Walk
 
Car
 
Train
 
Bus
 
Bike
 
 
 
Other mode of transport
   
 
 
Q15 Would you support development of any of the following types of business?
Yes No No opinion
Restaurants and cafes
Pubs and Hotels
Bed & Breakfast
Hostels and Holiday homes
Art Craft and Creative industries
Light industry, e.g. fabrication/assembly
Financial and Professional services
Offices
Care homes for the elderly
Taxi services
Domestic and Garden services
Equine
Agriculture
Small holdings and horticulture
 
 
Would you support more shops?
 
Yes
 
No
 
No opinion
 
 
 
Would you support other businesses?
 
Yes
 
No
 
No opinion
 
 
 
Q16 Do you work from Home?
 
Yes.
 
No.
 
Sometimes work from home.
 
 
 
Q17 If you run a business in Bury, would you like to complete our short survey for local businesses?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
If Yes : Please see the Bury Parish Website www.buryparishcouncil.org.uk where there will be a link to the Business Survey. Thank you.
 
 
Q18 Is there anything, facilities, infrastructure or services that could be changed to improve your experience of working in Bury?
 
Yes
 
No
 
No opinion
 
 
 
About Visitors
 
 
A stated aim of National Parks is to encourage tourism. How should we support this aim in our Parish within the South Downs National Park?
 
 
Q19 Do you support the provision of additional visitor facilities in the Parish?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
Q20 If yes, which of the following would you support to improve our visitors experience?
1 Not support 2 3 4 5 Strongly support
Tourist Information Points
Observation Points providing information about local Nature and Wildlife
More benches or seating in the Parish
More Litter bins
More Dog Waste bins
Signs pointing out amenities and facilities in the Parish
 
 
Something else? Please tell us here.
   
 
 
 
Q21 Do you have any other comments about our neighbourhood plan? Is there anything else that you would like to tell us about how we could improve Bury for the future, or anything at all that you feel our Neighbourhood Plan policies should seek to address?
   
 
   
 
 
 
About you....
 
 
To help us understand how well we have engaged the Parish, we hope you won't mind answering a few questions about yourself.
 
 
Q22 Where in the Parish do you live?
 
Bury Village
 
West Burton
 
Bury Gate
 
Bury Common
 
Elsewhere
 
 
 
Q23 What is your age group?
 
17 or younger
 
18 to 20
 
21 to 29
 
30 to 39
 
40 to 49
 
50 to 59
 
60 or above
 
 
Q24 Your Gender
 
Female
 
Male
 
 
 
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Would you like to be more involved?

If you would like to get more involved in the Neighbourhood Plan please contact the clerk, [email protected]
If there is a particular area, or topic, that interests you please let the Clerk know.
 
 
 
Published 2016 by Bury Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group
c/o Bury Village Hall, The Street Bury RH20 1PA
www.buryparishcouncil.org.uk