Berkhamsted Neighbourhood Plan - First Questionnaire

Welcome to the first questionnaire for the Berkhamsted Neighbourhood Plan.

The Localism Act gives people more of a say in the development of their local community. A key part of this is the creation of a Neighbourhood Plan which reflects the views of the residents. It will have legal status and will be used to influence future planning decisions in our parish.

We are also using this opportunity to ask for your views on areas not specifically covered by the Neighbourhood Plan. These opinions will help the town council plan for the future and help them to protect what is important to you. To do this, we need to know what you value about living in Berkhamsted as well as what you think needs improvement.

To complete online, please use the link or QR code below. Everyone in your household is welcome to complete the survey, you can use the links as many times as you wish.

Link to survey https://bit.ly/berkhamstedNP

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1. All members of our household are welcome to complete the questionnaire.

Please tell us about your property

House or bungalow

Detached

Semi-detached

Terraced

Flat

Assisted living or retirement community

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2. How many bedrooms are in your propety?

2-3

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3. Is your home?

A listed building

A locally listed building

In the conservation area

Don't know

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4. Which of the following applies to your home?

Owned with or without a mortgage

Rented from private landlord

Rented from social landlord

Other, e.g. living with family

How many years have your lived in Berkhamsted?

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5. Do you plan to remain in Berhamsted for the next 10-15 years

Yes

if you plan to move away, are you able to tell us where

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6. If you plan to move to a different size of home would it be?

Bigger

Smaller

Sheltered housing or assisted living

The same

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7. WORK

Please tell us about your work. Are you:

Employed

Self-employed

Unemployed and actively looking for work

Working from home

Working in Berkhamsted

Working outside Berkhamsted

Voluntary worker

Carer

Retired

Student

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8. TRAVEL

Please tell us how you travel to work, school or college (if you do). Please tick all that apply.

Walk

Cycle

Public transport

Own car

Car share

Other (e.g. motorbike)

Not applicable

If there was an electric bike scheme would this be of interest?
Please answer YES or NO and tell us why

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9. CARS & MOTORING

How many cars are there in your household?

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10. Is your car? (If you own more than one please tick all that apply:

Petrol

Diesel

Hybrid

Electric

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11. Where do you park (please tick all that apply)

Own drive/garage

Friend or neighbour's drive or garage

On public road or verge

Town car park

Private car park

Other (please specify)

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12. Do you use public transport:

Yes

Commuting by bus to work

Commuting by train to work

Occasional leisure journeys by bus

Occasional leisure journeys by train

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13. Would the provision of cycle routes be of interest?

Yes

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14. What would encourage you to use a bus service?

More reliable and frequent service

Cheaper fares

More local routes in town

More routes to other towns

Other (please specify)

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15. What would encourage you to use the train?

More reliable and frequent services

Cheaper fares

More services to other towns

Other (please specify)

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16. Travel & transport: Please tell us how important these are to you

	Not important	Fairly important	Very important
Traffic congestion	Traffic congestion Not important	Traffic congestion Fairly important	Traffic congestion Very important
Better cycling facilities	Better cycling facilities Not important	Better cycling facilities Fairly important	Better cycling facilities Very important
Better pedestrian space	Better pedestrian space Not important	Better pedestrian space Fairly important	Better pedestrian space Very important
Road maintenance	Road maintenance Not important	Road maintenance Fairly important	Road maintenance Very important
Pavement maintenance	Pavement maintenance Not important	Pavement maintenance Fairly important	Pavement maintenance Very important
Road signage	Road signage Not important	Road signage Fairly important	Road signage Very important
Speeding & traffic calming	Speeding & traffic calming Not important	Speeding & traffic calming Fairly important	Speeding & traffic calming Very important

Other (please specify)

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17. BERKHAMSTED LIFESTYLE / AS A PLACE

Why did you choose to live in Berkhamsted (please tick all that apply)

Friends or family live in Berkhamsted

Type or style of house

Conservation area

Value for money

Convenient to commute

Local environment and surrounding countryside

Already lived nearby

Schools

Good shopping/restaurants/entertainment

Overall lifestyle

Other (please specify)

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18. How could Berkhamsted be improved, within reason, and if we could find funding (please tick all that apply)

New sports facilities

Faster, more stable wifi

Nature and adventure trails

Community gardening space

More properly equipped playgrounds

Outdoor gyms

Improved High Street

EV charging points

Somewhere affordable to meet for business and leisure

More town-centred community events

Town 'hub' for local community group use

Other: Please tell us your ideas

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19. Do you take part in, or would you like to join any of the following? (Please tick all that apply)

Playgroups

Community service clubs e.g. Rotary, Lions, British Legion

Education classes

Amateur dramatic/theatre/music and concerts

Exhibitions

Other (please specify)

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20. We are asking this question on behalf of Berkhamsted Castle Trust who would like to know your views to help them plan for the future:

Do you visit Berkhamsted Castle?

Yes

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21. Would any of the following suggestions encourage you to visit the Castle, or visit more often?

Dedicated parking

Exhibitions

Historical re-enactment

Guided tours

Cafe & shop

Full programme of events

Toilets

Please tell us if you have any other suggestions

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22. Sport & Leisure

We would like to understand residents' sport and leisure interests and whether they are, or could be, catered for: We are also interested in knowing whether Berkhamsted currently meets expectations, wants and needs.
(Please tick all that apply to you).

Do you use a gym in Berkhamsted or nearby?

Do you use the swimming pool?

Do you regularly attend group exercise classes?

Do you play tennis/golf/cricket/football/rugby/hockey?

Do you travel outside Berkhamsted for sport and leisure?

Are you a dog owner walking locally?

Do you play indoor sports such as badminton, squash, netball?

None of the above

What other sport or leisure facilities would you like to see in Berkhamsted?

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23. Please tick the things about Berkhamsted that matter to you and our household

	Not important	Fairly important	Very important
The town's history and culture including its conservation area and buildings	The town's history and culture including its conservation area and buildings Not important	The town's history and culture including its conservation area and buildings Fairly important	The town's history and culture including its conservation area and buildings Very important
Protected historic sites	Protected historic sites Not important	Protected historic sites Fairly important	Protected historic sites Very important
Grand Union Canal	Grand Union Canal Not important	Grand Union Canal Fairly important	Grand Union Canal Very important
River Bulbourne	River Bulbourne Not important	River Bulbourne Fairly important	River Bulbourne Very important
Allotments	Allotments Not important	Allotments Fairly important	Allotments Very important
Facilities for older people	Facilities for older people Not important	Facilities for older people Fairly important	Facilities for older people Very important
Accessible public spaces	Accessible public spaces Not important	Accessible public spaces Fairly important	Accessible public spaces Very important
Disabled parking	Disabled parking Not important	Disabled parking Fairly important	Disabled parking Very important
Vibrant town centre	Vibrant town centre Not important	Vibrant town centre Fairly important	Vibrant town centre Very important
Choice of good schools	Choice of good schools Not important	Choice of good schools Fairly important	Choice of good schools Very important
Surrounding countryside	Surrounding countryside Not important	Surrounding countryside Fairly important	Surrounding countryside Very important
Ease of commuting	Ease of commuting Not important	Ease of commuting Fairly important	Ease of commuting Very important
Proximity to motorways	Proximity to motorways Not important	Proximity to motorways Fairly important	Proximity to motorways Very important
Wildlife and nature	Wildlife and nature Not important	Wildlife and nature Fairly important	Wildlife and nature Very important
Local footpaths	Local footpaths Not important	Local footpaths Fairly important	Local footpaths Very important
Safe cycle routes	Safe cycle routes Not important	Safe cycle routes Fairly important	Safe cycle routes Very important
Speeding and pedestrian safety	Speeding and pedestrian safety Not important	Speeding and pedestrian safety Fairly important	Speeding and pedestrian safety Very important
Equipped playground close to home	Equipped playground close to home Not important	Equipped playground close to home Fairly important	Equipped playground close to home Very important
Facilities for teens	Facilities for teens Not important	Facilities for teens Fairly important	Facilities for teens Very important
Facilities for younger children	Facilities for younger children Not important	Facilities for younger children Fairly important	Facilities for younger children Very important
The market	The market Not important	The market Fairly important	The market Very important
Sense of community	Sense of community Not important	Sense of community Fairly important	Sense of community Very important
Town centre congestion	Town centre congestion Not important	Town centre congestion Fairly important	Town centre congestion Very important

Other (please specify)

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24. CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT

Tell us the things that matter to you

	Not important	Fairly important	Very important
Protecting local wildlife habitats	Protecting local wildlife habitats Not important	Protecting local wildlife habitats Fairly important	Protecting local wildlife habitats Very important
Reducing carbon footprint	Reducing carbon footprint Not important	Reducing carbon footprint Fairly important	Reducing carbon footprint Very important
Preserving & enhancing green spaces	Preserving & enhancing green spaces Not important	Preserving & enhancing green spaces Fairly important	Preserving & enhancing green spaces Very important
Dog fouling & provision of bins	Dog fouling & provision of bins Not important	Dog fouling & provision of bins Fairly important	Dog fouling & provision of bins Very important
Litter & fly-tipping	Litter & fly-tipping Not important	Litter & fly-tipping Fairly important	Litter & fly-tipping Very important
Planting trees, maintaining hedgerows, verges & other natural features	Planting trees, maintaining hedgerows, verges & other natural features Not important	Planting trees, maintaining hedgerows, verges & other natural features Fairly important	Planting trees, maintaining hedgerows, verges & other natural features Very important
Rights of way / Local footpaths	Rights of way / Local footpaths Not important	Rights of way / Local footpaths Fairly important	Rights of way / Local footpaths Very important
Cycleways	Cycleways Not important	Cycleways Fairly important	Cycleways Very important
Safe pavements	Safe pavements Not important	Safe pavements Fairly important	Safe pavements Very important
Flood prevention & drain maintenance	Flood prevention & drain maintenance Not important	Flood prevention & drain maintenance Fairly important	Flood prevention & drain maintenance Very important

Other (please specify)

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25. Please tell us what type of properties you think the town could benefit from having more of?

Without this information the Plan will not be approved by he Local Planning Authority:

Social housing

Shared ownership

Sheltered housing/assisted living accommodation

Care homes

Starter homes 1-3 bedrooms

Family homes 3-4 or more bedrooms

Bungalows

Houses with off-street parking

Houses with garage

Do you think your children when adult will be able to afford to live in Berkhamsted? Please tell us YES or NO

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26. YOUR HOUSEHOLD

Please tell us your age group

Under 18

19-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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27. CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS

Do you have children living at home?

Yes

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28. How many children, by age, currently live in your household? Please tell us how many in each group

Under 2 years old

3-5 years old

6-10 years old

11-17 years old

18 years old or older

None

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29. If you have children please tell us about their education. Please tick all that apply

Attend local nursery school

Attend local primary school

Attend local secondary school

Attend university or college

Undertaking apprenticeship or vocational training

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30. DISABILITY AND ACCESS

Do you consider yourself, or any member of your household, as having a disability, or long-term physical or mental health condition?

Yes

Prefer not to say

If you answered yes, please explain, if you wish:

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31. How do you rate disabled access in Berkhamsted for the following facilities:

	Good	Adequate	Poor
Sports venues	Sports venues Good	Sports venues Adequate	Sports venues Poor
Cultural venues	Cultural venues Good	Cultural venues Adequate	Cultural venues Poor
Public buildings	Public buildings Good	Public buildings Adequate	Public buildings Poor
Schools	Schools Good	Schools Adequate	Schools Poor
Green spaces	Green spaces Good	Green spaces Adequate	Green spaces Poor
High Street parking	High Street parking Good	High Street parking Adequate	High Street parking Poor

Other (please specify)

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32. THANK YOU

Thank you for completing this survey; your views are invaluable.
Your response is anonymous, but if you feel able to complete the following information, it would be much appreciated.

If you would like us to keep you up to date with the Plan and consultations please complete your name and contact details.

If we have your name and email address you will automatically be entered into our prize draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher.

Berkhamsted Town Council will keep your details to contact you about the Neighbourhood Plan and will not share your details with any other party.

You can opt-out at any time by emailing: townclerk@berkhamstedowncouncil.gov.uk

Your name

Your postcode

Email address

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33. Would you like to be entered into the prize draw to win an Amazon voucher?

Yes

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Berkhamsted Neighbourhood Plan - First Questionnaire

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1. All members of our household are welcome to complete the questionnaire.Please tell us about your property

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2. How many bedrooms are in your propety?

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3. Is your home?

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4. Which of the following applies to your home?

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5. Do you plan to remain in Berhamsted for the next 10-15 years

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6. If you plan to move to a different size of home would it be?

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7. WORKPlease tell us about your work. Are you:

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8. TRAVELPlease tell us how you travel to work, school or college (if you do). Please tick all that apply.

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9. CARS & MOTORINGHow many cars are there in your household?

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10. Is your car? (If you own more than one please tick all that apply:

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11. Where do you park (please tick all that apply)

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12. Do you use public transport:

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13. Would the provision of cycle routes be of interest?

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14. What would encourage you to use a bus service?

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15. What would encourage you to use the train?

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16. Travel & transport: Please tell us how important these are to you

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17. BERKHAMSTED LIFESTYLE / AS A PLACEWhy did you choose to live in Berkhamsted (please tick all that apply)

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18. How could Berkhamsted be improved, within reason, and if we could find funding (please tick all that apply)

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19. Do you take part in, or would you like to join any of the following? (Please tick all that apply)

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20. We are asking this question on behalf of Berkhamsted Castle Trust who would like to know your views to help them plan for the future:Do you visit Berkhamsted Castle?

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21. Would any of the following suggestions encourage you to visit the Castle, or visit more often?

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22. Sport & LeisureWe would like to understand residents' sport and leisure interests and whether they are, or could be, catered for: We are also interested in knowing whether Berkhamsted currently meets expectations, wants and needs.(Please tick all that apply to you).

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23. Please tick the things about Berkhamsted that matter to you and our household

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24. CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT Tell us the things that matter to you

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25. Please tell us what type of properties you think the town could benefit from having more of?Without this information the Plan will not be approved by he Local Planning Authority:

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26. YOUR HOUSEHOLDPlease tell us your age group

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27. CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTSDo you have children living at home?

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28. How many children, by age, currently live in your household? Please tell us how many in each group

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29. If you have children please tell us about their education. Please tick all that apply

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30. DISABILITY AND ACCESSDo you consider yourself, or any member of your household, as having a disability, or long-term physical or mental health condition?

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31. How do you rate disabled access in Berkhamsted for the following facilities:

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33. Would you like to be entered into the prize draw to win an Amazon voucher?

1. All members of our household are welcome to complete the questionnaire.

Please tell us about your property

7. WORK

Please tell us about your work. Are you:

8. TRAVEL

Please tell us how you travel to work, school or college (if you do). Please tick all that apply.

9. CARS & MOTORING

How many cars are there in your household?

17. BERKHAMSTED LIFESTYLE / AS A PLACE

Why did you choose to live in Berkhamsted (please tick all that apply)

20. We are asking this question on behalf of Berkhamsted Castle Trust who would like to know your views to help them plan for the future:

Do you visit Berkhamsted Castle?

22. Sport & Leisure

We would like to understand residents' sport and leisure interests and whether they are, or could be, catered for: We are also interested in knowing whether Berkhamsted currently meets expectations, wants and needs.
(Please tick all that apply to you).

24. CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT

Tell us the things that matter to you

25. Please tell us what type of properties you think the town could benefit from having more of?

Without this information the Plan will not be approved by he Local Planning Authority:

26. YOUR HOUSEHOLD

Please tell us your age group

27. CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS

Do you have children living at home?

30. DISABILITY AND ACCESS

Do you consider yourself, or any member of your household, as having a disability, or long-term physical or mental health condition?