Survey – October/November 2012 – Key Results

• Detailed results were presented at a public meeting on the 23rd March 2013 and in summary at the annual meeting of the Parish Council on the 13th May 2013.
• The survey was completed by 177 representative households, just over 50% of the total.
• 81% said that housing was needed - 64% for affordable housing and 42% for open market housing.
• The need for housing is high with 45 people looking now and up to 75 more in the next 5 years.
• On transport: more parking at the station; more evening/weekend trains; a regular bus service.
• 42% wanted more action on traffic but 42% didn’t!
• The importance of the School, Nursery and Church were confirmed thereby underlining the need for housing to help provide long term sustainability.
• A demand for more communication channels.
• The need to protect the country environment, character and environment of the village.

 What else has been done so far?

• Drafts of 4 key sections of the plan (housing, business, transport and social) have been completed for team discussion and for discussion with Mole Valley District Council (MVDC)
• Potential housing sites are not included at this stage until discussions with landowners have progressed further
• An initial letter has been sent to all landowners to gauge interest – this is now being followed up with more detailed discussions with those interested
• The important ‘sustainability’ section of the plan has also been drafted – this has also been discussed in the team and forwarded to MVDC, Natural England, English Heritage and the Environment Agency for initial feedback

 What are the main next steps?

• Agree and complete the draft plan incorporating team and MVDC feedback
• Agree the sustainability section to include feedback from MVDC and the other stakeholders
• Agree land availability options with landowners and test the site options against each other
• Add all conclusions to the plan
• Complete draft plan and submit for consultation with village and key stakeholders
• Amend using agreed feedback
• Issue amended plan to the examiner
• Referendum of the village
• Plan adoption