Neighbourhood Planning Consultation FULL REPORT, 23 SEPTEMBER 2015

Technical Details  This document includes data from a survey conducted on behalf of Nettleton Parish Council investigating Burton residents’ support for preparing a Neighbourhood Plan.  The survey was conducted during August A written questionnaire, together with information about Neighbourhood Planning and a reply envelope to preserve anonymity were delivered by hand to every household/business in Burton. Completed questionnaires were collected by hand, with repeat collection attempts as necessary over the course of three weeks.  Questionnaires were distributed to all 102 households in Burton. Up to 6 individuals per household could complete the questionnaire.  Summary of Qualitative Data: Respondents’ comments were categorised using a ‘constant comparison’ approach, i.e., categories were not predetermined but were continuously reappraised and the comments regrouped accordingly until no new categories could be identified. These categories were reviewed by a second analyst to reconcile any differences in approach.

Who completed the questionnaire? 79 households (77% of Burton’s households) returned the questionnaire (out of 102 households) 157 individuals Completed the questionnaire Demographics of households MaleFemale 0-4 years years years years years years years 34 Total10490

Burton residents support the development of outbuildings and wish development to make provision for local amenities Base: 157 individual residents. Qn: To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding development in Burton Development: residential and business property

Spontaneous comments: Development Positive development themesNumber of mentions Facilities: New development needs amenities and facilities to support increased population 4 Organic growth: New development should be organic and in keeping with Burton’s size and feel 3 Small scale: Development should be small scale / single dwellings 3 Business: Small businesses should be encouraged 3 Environment: New development should be sustainable in terms of environment / conservation / renewable energy 2 Outbuildings: Development should focus on the development of outbuildings 2 Sustainable development required. No more houses without things like shop/PO in Burton, Bus Service play area etc. Negative development themes Number of mentions No more development: There has been enough development in Burton, it needs to stop 6 Against development outside of the boundaries: Changes in infrastructure would be required, would not like to see development beyond the current boundaries 2 We do not need any more houses, enough is enough.

Children’s play area is considered the greatest need for Burton Base: 157 individual residents. Qn: Do you feel there is a need within Burton for any of the following facilities? Where 1 is “high importance” and 4 is “do not want” Local Amenities

Spontaneous comments: Facilities Positive facilities themesNumber of mentions Pedestrian safety / footpaths Need for more pavements, esp. to enable pedestrian access to Acton Turville. Better upkeep of footpaths 18 Street-lighting Against: do not want any more street lighting For: want limited / solar streetlight to make streets safer for pedestrians 6565 Drainage / flooding: Water run off / drainage is a problem in Burton 6 Dog fouling Is a problem in Burton, more bins should be supplied 6 Play area: Support for a play area Do not support play area 4242 Village shop: Need for a PO in Burton 3 Traffic: High volume of traffic and speed of traffic is a key issue 3 All themes with 3 or more mentions

Access to footpaths/ bridleways and rural character of Burton are key environmental priorities Base: 157 individual residents. Qn: To what extent do you agree with the following statements on the environment of Burton Environment

Nearly three quarters of the Burton residents support the Neighbourhood Plan Base: 157 individual residents. Qn: To what extent do you agree with the following statement? Neighbourhood plan