Neighbourhood Plan Upper Beeding Parish is 7.25 square miles (4637 acres) in size. The main settlements are Upper Beeding, Small Dole and Edburton. Only 8% of the area of the Parish is built upon. The settlements of Upper Beeding Parish date back many centuries. The traditional construction has been of knapped flint with mortar and some brickwork and tiled roofs. A modest amount of new housing was built in the first half of the century. In the 1960s and 1970s there was a large amount of house building on the Manor Farm Estate, Saltings Way and others. These buildings were out of character with the traditional buildings and were placed in high density with relatively narrow roads. Population is 3,763, (1828 male / 1935 female), 17% (626) aged between 0-14 years. 85% (3,186) are in good health. The Parish has 4 Pubs, 3 Churches, 2 Schools, 12 Shops, 3 Industrial Estates, 3 Mobile Home Sites, 1 Travellers Site, 1,576 Dwellings, 1 Nursing Home, 1 P/T Doctor’s Surgery, 2POs and 25 Retirement/Sheltered Housing Flats.

Neighbourhood Plan Age Spread Comparison 2001 to 2011 Census

Neighbourhood Plan 1,988 People in UB Parish Aged Between 16 – 74 & their Occupations

Neighbourhood Plan Housing Spread over the Parish

Neighbourhood Plan Key Observations from 2011 Census The Parish has an ageing population and may be attracting 65 years year olds have increased since 2001 Only one Retirement Home (under construction ) and 1 Nursing Home in the Parish. If the current teenage population want to stay in the Parish in the next 10 years, we will not have enough accommodation to support them Car ownership has increased and any new housing proposals have to accommodate adequate car parking spaces to the proportions of the property. Nearly half of those working (2806), travel to work by car/van. Rental accommodation has increased. Is this because housing is not affordable? There are 161 dwellings which are classed as a second home. Less people in the Parish since Could some elderly release stock/their houses for small families or others to use Car levels per household of 4 or more cars have vastly increased. (87) Combination of young & old over next 20 years indicates a housing shortage to come Decline of year olds compared to Properties overall have increased in the Villages over last 10 years

Neighbourhood Plan Planning Our Own Neighbourhood Residents have had little say in how they want their communities to grow or change. The Localism Act changed the Planning System and gives local people more control. ‘Neighbourhood Planning’ might not get you fired up but what these changes in practice mean is that, together with others in our area, we can make things happen: Get better bus routes Create a community green space or orchard Design affordable housing for the area Run a local enterprise, like a shop, pub or even cinema Take a local service into our own hands, such as the recycling collection. Why bother? To improve the quality of the places we live and work in. To produce a vision for the future. We should decide what happens in our community. It’s something communities have been doing for thousands of years. The process can be fun! You’ll get to meet new people and discover hidden talents

Neighbourhood Plan UB Neighbourhood Plan Team Sean Teatum, Chris Warren, Simon Birnstingl, John Rowland, Alan Chilver, Neil Bird, Mike Bray, Chris Verney, Joyce Shaw, Juliet Hindson & Sally Novell-Baker

Neighbourhood Plan Start/Prep Clarify why a plan is needed. May 2013COMPLETED Publicise the intention to produce a plan. June 2013COMPLETED Identify and contact key local partners. July 2013 STARTED Dialogue with the local planning authority. July 2013 STARTED Produce a project plan with costings. July 2013 STARTED Neighbourhood Area Determine the neighbourhood area. July 2013COMPLETED Submit neighbourhood area proposal. 22/08/2013COMPLETED Notice of Consultation 09/09/13 – 21/10/13 Horsham & SDNP LPA approval 01/11/2013 ACTUAL 16/12/2013 Neighbourhood Plan Team (managed though PC) Identify & pull together Team August 2013 COMPLETED Hold Initial Team Meeting 11/09/2013 COMPLETED Identify Roles & Requirements of the Team 11/09/2013 COMPLETED Produce Draft Questionnaire 21/09/2013 COMPLETED Feedback on Draft Questionnaire 28/09/2013 COMPLETED Agree Final Questionnaire 09/10/2013 COMPLETED Submit ideas for Vision Statement 21/09/2013 COMPLETED Feedback on Vision Statement 28/09/2013 COMPLETED Agree Vision Statement 09/10/2013 COMPLETED Submit ideas on groups in Village 21/09/2013 COMPLETED Feedback on Groups & Team Ownership 28/11/2013 COMPLETED Agree Groups & Team Owner 09/01/2014 COMPLETED Community Engagement & Involvement COMPLETE BY OCT.2014 Publicity. Engage local partners. Initial community engagement (broad issues). Provide feedback. Building the Evidence Base Review existing evidence. Identify gaps in evidence. Compile new evidence. Analysis of evidence. Themes, Aims, Vision, Options To Be Expanded/Developed Identify key issues and themes. Prioritise issues and themes. Develop key aims. Writing the Plan Policies, proposals, site allocations. Consider sustainability, diversity, equality, delivery. Consultation Consultation on plan. * (Min 4 weeks) Amend plan. Submission Submit to LPA. By JAN LPA publicises. * (Min 4 weeks) Independent Examination LPA appoints examiner. Examination takes place. Examiner’s Report. By March 2015 Referendum Publicise referendum. ** (Min 6 weeks) Referendum. / The Plan is Completed By May 2015 Plan of the Plan

Neighbourhood Plan VISION STATEMENT ‘To improve the quality of life for those who live in the Villages of Upper Beeding, Small Dole and Edburton by improving and developing the physical environment, developing an inclusive community and enhancing work and leisure opportunities, whilst protecting the historic elements and open spaces of the Parish ’

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WHAT OUR YOUTH THINK / WANT

Neighbourhood Plan Feedback on Output from Quetionaire (10% Sample of the Parish) 335 responses, 281 from UB, 51 from Small Dole and 3 from Edburton. (10%). 44% responses from over 65s 89% were Satisfied with the Local Area as a Place to Live (1.5% weren’t) 98% feel safe at home and walking the streets 43% said not enough local employment opportunities 21% often use public transport 51% use it occasionally 33% were satisfied with public transport 33% said there was not enough Housing in the Parish 32% said there was a need for Affordable Housing 19% said there was a need for Family Housing 13% said there was a need for Housing for Young People 12% said there was a need for Housing for Older People 48% said they did not make use of the Recreation Facilities in the Parish Responses to what most needed improving were:  73% Cement Works  47% Traffic Speed  37% Activities for Teenagers  26% Public Transport  26% Affordable Housing

Neighbourhood Plan Start/Prep Clarify why a plan is needed. May 2013COMPLETED Publicise the intention to produce a plan. June 2013COMPLETED Identify and contact key local partners. July 2013 STARTED Dialogue with the local planning authority. July 2013 STARTED Produce a project plan with costings. July 2013 STARTED Neighbourhood Area Determine the neighbourhood area. July 2013COMPLETED Submit neighbourhood area proposal. 22/08/2013COMPLETED Notice of Consultation 09/09/13 – 21/10/13 Horsham & SDNP LPA approval 01/11/2013 ACTUAL 16/12/2013 Neighbourhood Plan Team (managed though PC) Identify & pull together Team August 2013STARTED Hold Initial Team Meeting 11/09/2013COMPLETED Identify Roles & Requirements of the Team 11/09/2013 STARTED Produce Draft Questionnaire 21/09/2013 COMPLETED Feedback on Draft Questionnaire 28/09/2013 COMPLETED Agree Final Questionnaire 09/10/2013 COMPLETED Submit ideas for Vision Statement 21/09/2013 COMPLETED Feedback on Vision Statement 28/09/2013 COMPLETED Agree Vision Statement 09/10/2013 COMPLETED Submit ideas on groups in Village 21/09/2013 COMPLETED Feedback on Groups & Team Ownership 28/11/2013 COMPLETED Agree Groups & Team Owner 09/12/2013 COMPLETED Community Engagement & Involvement COMPLETE BY OCT.2014 Publicity. Engage local partners. Initial community engagement (broad issues). Provide feedback. Building the Evidence Base Review existing evidence. Identify gaps in evidence. Compile new evidence. Analysis of evidence. Themes, Aims, Vision, Options To Be Expanded/Developed Identify key issues and themes. Prioritise issues and themes. Develop key aims. Writing the Plan Policies, proposals, site allocations. Consider sustainability, diversity, equality, delivery. Consultation Consultation on plan. * (Min 4 weeks) Amend plan. Submission Submit to LPA. By JAN LPA publicises. * (Min 4 weeks) Independent Examination LPA appoints examiner. Examination takes place. Examiner’s Report. By March 2015 Referendum Publicise referendum. ** (Min 6 weeks) Referendum. / The Plan is Completed By May 2015 Plan of the Plan

Neighbourhood Plan What Now  We are going to answer some of your written questions  We are going to look for your ideas  We are going to seek your help  We are going to ask if anyone has anymore questions  We are going to have the Raffle!!!!!!