Maresfield Parish - The Next 10 to 15 Years

Wealden District Council is preparing a new Local Plan which may be ready in draft form in Spring 2022. In view of Wealden's latest housing targets and central government pressure the number of new homes allocated for development in Maresfield Parish is very likely to be considerably in excess of the 50 allocated in the 2013 Core Strategy. Because of the restrictions imposed by the Ashdown Forest new development is unlikely to be allowed in Fairwarp or in most of Nutley.

This Survey will be used to inform our new Neighbourhood Development Plan being prepared by the Parish Council. If approved this Plan will be the primary planning document for the Parish until at least 2032 so your views will carry real weight.

We need your input and support please. It should only take 12 minutes of your time.

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* 1. Which is your home village ?

Fairwarp

Maresfield

Nutley

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* 2. How long have you lived in the Parish ?

0-4 years

5-9 years

10 to 19 years

20 years and over

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* 3. How many of each age group live in your home ? Please include yourself and check all applicable boxes.

	1 - Male	2 - Males	3 - Males	4 - Males	1 - Female	2 - Females	3 - Females	4 - Females
Children - 0-4 years	Children - 0-4 years 1 - Male	Children - 0-4 years 2 - Males	Children - 0-4 years 3 - Males	Children - 0-4 years 4 - Males	Children - 0-4 years 1 - Female	Children - 0-4 years 2 - Females	Children - 0-4 years 3 - Females	Children - 0-4 years 4 - Females
Children 5-10 years	Children 5-10 years 1 - Male	Children 5-10 years 2 - Males	Children 5-10 years 3 - Males	Children 5-10 years 4 - Males	Children 5-10 years 1 - Female	Children 5-10 years 2 - Females	Children 5-10 years 3 - Females	Children 5-10 years 4 - Females
Children 11-17 years	Children 11-17 years 1 - Male	Children 11-17 years 2 - Males	Children 11-17 years 3 - Males	Children 11-17 years 4 - Males	Children 11-17 years 1 - Female	Children 11-17 years 2 - Females	Children 11-17 years 3 - Females	Children 11-17 years 4 - Females
Adults 18 - 64 years	Adults 18 - 64 years 1 - Male	Adults 18 - 64 years 2 - Males	Adults 18 - 64 years 3 - Males	Adults 18 - 64 years 4 - Males	Adults 18 - 64 years 1 - Female	Adults 18 - 64 years 2 - Females	Adults 18 - 64 years 3 - Females	Adults 18 - 64 years 4 - Females
Senior - 65 and over	Senior - 65 and over 1 - Male	Senior - 65 and over 2 - Males	Senior - 65 and over 3 - Males	Senior - 65 and over 4 - Males	Senior - 65 and over 1 - Female	Senior - 65 and over 2 - Females	Senior - 65 and over 3 - Females	Senior - 65 and over 4 - Females

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* 4. Do you think our Neighbourhood Development Plan should recommend suitable sites for

	Strongly agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
Affordable Housing to rent or buy on part ownership	Affordable Housing to rent or buy on part ownership Strongly agree	Affordable Housing to rent or buy on part ownership Agree	Affordable Housing to rent or buy on part ownership Disagree	Affordable Housing to rent or buy on part ownership Strongly disagree
Open Market Housing to buy or to rent	Open Market Housing to buy or to rent Strongly agree	Open Market Housing to buy or to rent Agree	Open Market Housing to buy or to rent Disagree	Open Market Housing to buy or to rent Strongly disagree
Housing for older persons	Housing for older persons Strongly agree	Housing for older persons Agree	Housing for older persons Disagree	Housing for older persons Strongly disagree
Combination of all three of the above	Combination of all three of the above Strongly agree	Combination of all three of the above Agree	Combination of all three of the above Disagree	Combination of all three of the above Strongly disagree

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* 5. Are you likely to design and build your own home over the next 15 years (self-build)? Please check one.

Very Likely

Likely

Unlikely

Very Unlikely

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* 6. How important are the following aspects of any new development ?

	Essential	Important	Not important	No Opinion
Traditional design in keeping with Village character	Traditional design in keeping with Village character Essential	Traditional design in keeping with Village character Important	Traditional design in keeping with Village character Not important	Traditional design in keeping with Village character No Opinion
Sustainable and eco-friendly design and construction	Sustainable and eco-friendly design and construction Essential	Sustainable and eco-friendly design and construction Important	Sustainable and eco-friendly design and construction Not important	Sustainable and eco-friendly design and construction No Opinion
Modern design style	Modern design style Essential	Modern design style Important	Modern design style Not important	Modern design style No Opinion
Site design, layout and density	Site design, layout and density Essential	Site design, layout and density Important	Site design, layout and density Not important	Site design, layout and density No Opinion
Provision of garages	Provision of garages Essential	Provision of garages Important	Provision of garages Not important	Provision of garages No Opinion
Size of garden	Size of garden Essential	Size of garden Important	Size of garden Not important	Size of garden No Opinion

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* 7. Would you support policies in our Neighbourhood Plan to ensure the following

	Yes	Maybe	No Opinion	No
Infrastructure (Utilities, access roads, etc) is in place or approved before development commences	Infrastructure (Utilities, access roads, etc) is in place or approved before development commences Yes	Infrastructure (Utilities, access roads, etc) is in place or approved before development commences Maybe	Infrastructure (Utilities, access roads, etc) is in place or approved before development commences No Opinion	Infrastructure (Utilities, access roads, etc) is in place or approved before development commences No	Infrastructure (Utilities, access roads, etc) is in place or approved before development commences
New developments should create or enhance community facilities (eg walks, open spaces, sports facilities, car parks etc)	New developments should create or enhance community facilities (eg walks, open spaces, sports facilities, car parks etc) Yes	New developments should create or enhance community facilities (eg walks, open spaces, sports facilities, car parks etc) Maybe	New developments should create or enhance community facilities (eg walks, open spaces, sports facilities, car parks etc) No Opinion	New developments should create or enhance community facilities (eg walks, open spaces, sports facilities, car parks etc) No	New developments should create or enhance community facilities (eg walks, open spaces, sports facilities, car parks etc)
Adequate parking (in addition to garages) for residents and visitors	Adequate parking (in addition to garages) for residents and visitors Yes	Adequate parking (in addition to garages) for residents and visitors Maybe	Adequate parking (in addition to garages) for residents and visitors No Opinion	Adequate parking (in addition to garages) for residents and visitors No	Adequate parking (in addition to garages) for residents and visitors
Vehicle access to new developments of greater than 30 homes is not through existing residential developments.	Vehicle access to new developments of greater than 30 homes is not through existing residential developments. Yes	Vehicle access to new developments of greater than 30 homes is not through existing residential developments. Maybe	Vehicle access to new developments of greater than 30 homes is not through existing residential developments. No Opinion	Vehicle access to new developments of greater than 30 homes is not through existing residential developments. No	Vehicle access to new developments of greater than 30 homes is not through existing residential developments.

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* 8. How important, in your opinion, are the following criteria when identifying sites for new developments ?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The ability of the development to deliver new public access open spaces	The ability of the development to deliver new public access open spaces Strongly Agree	The ability of the development to deliver new public access open spaces Agree	The ability of the development to deliver new public access open spaces Neither Agree nor Disagree	The ability of the development to deliver new public access open spaces Disagree	The ability of the development to deliver new public access open spaces Strongly Disagree
The ability of the development to deliver new or enhanced community facilities	The ability of the development to deliver new or enhanced community facilities Strongly Agree	The ability of the development to deliver new or enhanced community facilities Agree	The ability of the development to deliver new or enhanced community facilities Neither Agree nor Disagree	The ability of the development to deliver new or enhanced community facilities Disagree	The ability of the development to deliver new or enhanced community facilities Strongly Disagree
The proximity of the new development to existing local facilities	The proximity of the new development to existing local facilities Strongly Agree	The proximity of the new development to existing local facilities Agree	The proximity of the new development to existing local facilities Neither Agree nor Disagree	The proximity of the new development to existing local facilities Disagree	The proximity of the new development to existing local facilities Strongly Disagree
The ease of access to main utilities	The ease of access to main utilities Strongly Agree	The ease of access to main utilities Agree	The ease of access to main utilities Neither Agree nor Disagree	The ease of access to main utilities Disagree	The ease of access to main utilities Strongly Disagree

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* 9. Do you have any other comments on housing development ?

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* 10. Given that we need to protect our existing green and open spaces and leisure activities, where could additional such spaces and leisure activities be created ?

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* 11. There is an Allotment waiting list in the Parish. Do you agree that our Neighbourhood Development Plan should (Please check all applicable.)

Require new developments to provide allotments

Require that developers contribute to an allotment scheme

Encourage the Parish Council to acquire land for allotments (probably financed through borrowing)

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* 12. In your opinion how important are

	Essential	Very important	Important	No opinion	Not important
Preserving the Ashdown Forest	Preserving the Ashdown Forest Essential	Preserving the Ashdown Forest Very important	Preserving the Ashdown Forest Important	Preserving the Ashdown Forest No opinion	Preserving the Ashdown Forest Not important
Preserving and maintaining our public footpaths	Preserving and maintaining our public footpaths Essential	Preserving and maintaining our public footpaths Very important	Preserving and maintaining our public footpaths Important	Preserving and maintaining our public footpaths No opinion	Preserving and maintaining our public footpaths Not important
Providing cycling facilities	Providing cycling facilities Essential	Providing cycling facilities Very important	Providing cycling facilities Important	Providing cycling facilities No opinion	Providing cycling facilities Not important
Preserving and enhancing the Maresfield Village Conservation Area	Preserving and enhancing the Maresfield Village Conservation Area Essential	Preserving and enhancing the Maresfield Village Conservation Area Very important	Preserving and enhancing the Maresfield Village Conservation Area Important	Preserving and enhancing the Maresfield Village Conservation Area No opinion	Preserving and enhancing the Maresfield Village Conservation Area Not important
Restricting development in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)	Restricting development in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Essential	Restricting development in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Very important	Restricting development in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Important	Restricting development in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) No opinion	Restricting development in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Not important

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* 13. What are your views on the Children's Play Grounds in your Village

	Need extending	Need refurbishing	Satisfactory
Fairwarp	Fairwarp Need extending	Fairwarp Need refurbishing	Fairwarp Satisfactory
Maresfield	Maresfield Need extending	Maresfield Need refurbishing	Maresfield Satisfactory
Nutley	Nutley Need extending	Nutley Need refurbishing	Nutley Satisfactory

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* 14. How do you rate the provision of leisure facilities in Maresfield Parrish ?

	Good	Adequate	Requires improvement
For children 0-11 years	For children 0-11 years Good	For children 0-11 years Adequate	For children 0-11 years Requires improvement
For teenagers 12-17 years	For teenagers 12-17 years Good	For teenagers 12-17 years Adequate	For teenagers 12-17 years Requires improvement
For adults	For adults Good	For adults Adequate	For adults Requires improvement
For the Elderly	For the Elderly Good	For the Elderly Adequate	For the Elderly Requires improvement
For people with disabilities	For people with disabilities Good	For people with disabilities Adequate	For people with disabilities Requires improvement

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* 15. Are there other Community facilities that should be provided in your Village ? Please indicate below and state your Village.

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* 16. Do you shop locally or use other local businesses ?

	Daily	A few times a week	A few times a month	Never
In Maresfield I use the Village shop	In Maresfield I use the Village shop Daily	In Maresfield I use the Village shop A few times a week	In Maresfield I use the Village shop A few times a month	In Maresfield I use the Village shop Never	In Maresfield I use the Village shop
In Maresfield I use the Post Office	In Maresfield I use the Post Office Daily	In Maresfield I use the Post Office A few times a week	In Maresfield I use the Post Office A few times a month	In Maresfield I use the Post Office Never	In Maresfield I use the Post Office
In Nutley I use the Village shop and/or garage shop	In Nutley I use the Village shop and/or garage shop Daily	In Nutley I use the Village shop and/or garage shop A few times a week	In Nutley I use the Village shop and/or garage shop A few times a month	In Nutley I use the Village shop and/or garage shop Never	In Nutley I use the Village shop and/or garage shop
I also use other businesses in Maresfield and/or Nutley	I also use other businesses in Maresfield and/or Nutley Daily	I also use other businesses in Maresfield and/or Nutley A few times a week	I also use other businesses in Maresfield and/or Nutley A few times a month	I also use other businesses in Maresfield and/or Nutley Never	I also use other businesses in Maresfield and/or Nutley

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* 17. What new shops or services would you support if provided in your Village ? Please answer below and indicate your Village.

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* 18. Do you have an internet connection which is adequate for your needs ?

Yes

No, but I could upgrade

No, but it cannot currently be improved by upgrading

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* 19. Do you shop on line?

Yes, frequently, including my main supermarket food shopping

Yes, regularly, but not including my main supermarket food shopping

Yes but only occasionally

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* 20. Do you run a business from home ?

Yes and it is just me

Yes and I have 1-3 staff

Yes and I have 4 or more staff

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* 21. If you run a business in the Parish (including from home) which of the following would assist you? Please check all applicable

Improved broadband coverage/speeds

Improved mobile phone reception

Availability of sat-up workshop accommodation

Availability of start-up office/storage accommodation

Availability of (serviced) meeting rooms/offices with appropriate facilities

Availability of larger commercial accommodation (eg Ashdown Business Park)

Other (please specify)

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* 22. Do you have any other comments on local shops/services ? (eg adequacy of parking, visiting mobile traders, etc)

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* 23. Should the Parish Council subsidise public and community transport ?

Yes

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* 24. Do you, or someone within your household use a local bus service ?

Yes - Daily (weekdays)

Yes - Weekly

Yes - Monthly

Yes - But infrequently

No - Never

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* 25. If Yes why do you need to use the bus service ? Please check all applicable.

For shopping

For visiting friends and family or other leisure reasons

For travelling to work

For medical reasons - visiting the GP or Hospital

For educational reasons - attending school or college

Other (please specify)

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* 26. What is the main reason you don't use a local bus service (more often) ? Please check only one box.

Services too infrequent, inadequate timings

Inconvenience (compared to car travel - journey times)

Too costly

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* 27. Do you or anyone in your household use the train service from Uckfield to London (or points in between) ? Please check one box 1-4 and 5 if applicable.

Yes - daily

Yes - weekly

Yes - monthly

Yes - occasionally

My answer refers to the train service from East Grinstead

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* 28. If yes, why do you need to use the train service ?

For shopping

For visiting friends and family or other leisure activities

For travelling to work

For medical reasons - visiting a doctor or hospital

For educational reasons - attending school or college

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* 29. Should the Uckfield to London line be upgraded would you use it more frequently ?

Yes - daily

Yes - weekly

Yes - monthly

yes - occasionally

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* 30. Please supply your email address - this will be used only to send up-dates regarding the preparation of our Neighbourhood Development Plan and occasional communications from Maresfield Parish Council of matters of local interest. Your contact details will not be shared with third parties nor sold on.