1. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SATURDAY 29 APRIL 2017
Deepcut Neighbourhood Forum
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SATURDAY 29 APRIL 2017

2. AGENDA Welcome and Introductions Minutes of the 2016 AGM
Report from the Committee
Treasurer’s Report
Stakeholder Consultation Report
Election of Committee ( feel free to volunteer)
Landscape Character Assessment – Briefing
Residents are asked to help with a study by giving up an hour after then meeting – tea and cake provided!
8. AOB 6. 7. 8.

3. COMMITTEE REPORT COMMITTEE MEMBERS SINCE 2016 AGM FUNDING
TECHNICAL STUDIES
PLANNING ISSUES
PLAN PROGRESS

4. Vision Statement & Core Objectives
We have the opportunity to build a unique community environment which encompasses all the traditional aspects of village life we hold dear while also ensuring we meet the future demands of modern living.
Vision Statement: Deepcut must maintain its rural character while developing a clear village centre, integrating new housing developments to create a single community.

5. Our Guiding principles should
We wish to develop Deepcut in to a family friendly village providing for all age groups and levels of ability in low density sustainable housing. The environment should support a strong community feel with a clearly identifiable village centre which reflects our rural setting and military history.
Suitable provision of local amenities for both social and domestic needs should be adequate to minimse unnecessary travel from the village while at the same time not attracting large numbers of external users.
Local employment should be supported within clearly defined areas particularly those associated with light industry to as to preserve a tranquil residential hub.
We aim to progress from a small incidental community which has developed as a result of military and transport developments to one with a vibrant centre and strong community feel.
Preserving our unique wood and heathland perimeter in fundamental to sustain the unique character of the area and ensure a buffer between Deepcut and neighbouring conurbations.
Transport is a crucial part of the development which must support local needs while not creating a convenient thoroughfare for neighbouring populations. Public transport is a key aspect of supporting the needs of community while also ensuring a green and sustainable approach to transport.

6. Our Core Objectives Housing Working and business development
Shopping and local amenities
Transport
Health, wellbeing and education
Environment and sustainability
Outdoor space and countryside

7. 3.1 Housing Provision
Stakeholder feedback
Objectives developed
What is the density of housing in new development going to be
Where are houses going to be added within the area
What is the provision for elderly / key workers
What is the requirement for social housing
Travellers should not be supported within this area
Ensure good range of housing is developed
Ensure adequate parking is developed as part of any development
Confine and support development to Zone ??
Limit housing development to 9 units in any one space
3.1 Working and Business development
Stakeholder feedback
Objectives developed
We need a defined area for light industry
Flexible small rental units
Small flexible office provision for the self employed
Define a development at Frimhurst farm
Define and support development in the village centre

8. 3.3 Shopping and local amenities
Stakeholder feedback
Objectives developed
Develop one central shopping and socialising area
Pedestrianize where possible
Pub and restaurant provision not just take always
Supermarket size suitable for local population not large enough to attract traffic from else where
Co-locate with community centre / church etc
Confine and support development to Zone ??
Provide new employment opportunities
Limit size of individual facilities
Support local small businesses
Create a village centre / hub of activity
3.4 Transport
Stakeholder feedback
Objectives developed
Consider how to minimise through traffic
Support access to Brookwood station
Improve bus service
Ensure good segregation of pedestrians / cyclists and cars
Create cycle path to station
Develop road access to support local resident not outsiders looking for a short cut who should be deterred
Develop good local parking for village centre and deter street parking
Lobby to open Brunswick Road to through traffic

9. 3.5 Health, wellbeing and education
Stakeholder feedback
Objectives developed
Proved for local GP and dentist facility
Provide for primary schooling facility for the village and ensure access to Tomlinscote for secondary education.
Locate education and health facilities close to village centre to minimise traffic concerns and support walking / cycling etc
Provide more large meeting space
Develop Church Hall type facility
Create a sport pavilion near the pitches
Confine and support development to Zone ??
Improve transport links to Frimley park hospital for patients and staff living locally
Ensure a spiritual facility is developed
3.6 Environment and sustainability
Stakeholder feedback
Objectives developed
Support use of alternative energy sources e.g. solar
Good management of grey water
Improve provision of bins, recycling and dog waste management
Design new builds to be sympathetic to the existing builds
Ensure building code supports energy efficient design
Confine and support development to Zone ??
Reflect local heritage within village centre design

10. More feedback needed ! secretary@deepcutforum.org.uk
3.7 Outdoor space and country side
Stakeholder feedback
Objectives developed
Improve access for all to existing green spaces
Ensure a green lung is protected around the whole village
Improve access to canal
Preserve existing mature trees
Segregate areas for outdoor use e.g. define cycle route
Improve parking by access points
Define and zone the areas in question
Improve adherence to DDA compliance requirements e.g. sloped access to canal
Confine and support development to Zone ??
More feedback needed !

11. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE Committee Members willing to stand again:
Alan Barnard
Angela Clarke
Caroline Clark
Howard Hyde
Clare Kennedy
Additional Nominee
Jo Negus

12. LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT

13. LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT
AS PART OF THE DEEPCUT NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN WE HAVE TO ASSESS AND PLAN TO MAINTAIN LOCAL CHARACTER
THUS WE NEED TO LOOK AT WHERE WE LIVE

14. LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT
RESIDENTS CAN IDENTIFY SPECIAL QUALITIES OF THE AREA
WHAT QUALITIES RESIDENTS VALUE
WHAT, IN YOUR VIEW, HARMS THE AREA
WHAT COULD BE DONE TO IMPROVE THINGS
PROVIDES A BLUEPRINT OF WHAT EXISTS SO THAT ANY DEVELOPMENT FITS OR MAINTAINS THE CHARACTER OF THE VILLAGE AND ITS SETTING

15. LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT
WHAT DO YOU DO
CHOOSE A ROAD TO SURVEY (LIST AT BACK)
USE TOOLKIT
PLEASE READ PAGES 1 & 2 – VERY HELPFUL
EACH PAGE HAS EXPLANATIONS TO HELP
WRITE AS MUCH OR AS LITTLE AS YOU WANT
TAKE LOADS OF PHOTOS
TOOLKITS AVAILABLE FROM OUR WEBSITE

16. LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT
IF DONE TODAY, BRING BACK TO HALL
TEA/CAKE AVAILABLE, OTHERWISE
OR POST TO:
43 STICKLE DOWN
3 NORTH MINDEN HOUSE,
DEEPCUT BRIDGE ROAD