Halstead Parish Priorities Community Questionnaire

Section 1 - Development and Management of Land

1.1 Which aspects of Halstead's character are most important to you? (Select all that apply)

Rural settingHistoric buildingsVillage layout and street patternGreen spaces and viewsCommunity facilitiesPeaceful environmentDark villageTransport links

1.2 Would you like more Public Rights of Way (footpaths) to join up isolated areas to the village centre?
YesNo

1.3 Do you believe existing green views are important to maintain Halstead's rural character?
YesNo

1.4 Do you believe the Green Belt is important to the Parish?
YesNo

1.5 Should residents and businesses be encouraged to maintain and replace trees and hedgerows?
YesNoNo opinion

1.6 Concerns about future development (Select all that apply)

Impact on village characterTraffic and parkingInfrastructure capacityLoss of green spaceScale or density

1.7 What types of development do you feel are appropriate for Halstead?

No further developmentLimited infill onlySmall-scale housingAffordable housingExtensions to existing properties

Section 2 - Housing Development

2.1 Do you believe there is a need for more housing in Halstead?
YesNo

2.2 If yes, what kind of housing?

BungalowTerraceSemi-detachedDetachedFlatsNo opinion

Section 3 - Design

3.1 Which building materials should be incorporated into new designs or extensions?

FlintClapboardRed TilesRed BrickYellow BrickMatched to surroundings

3.2 Should new and refurbished properties include natural hedging and garden areas?
YesNo

3.3 Halstead is a dark village with no street lights. Do you want it to stay that way?
YesNo

Section 4 - The Natural Environment

4.1 How often do you see wildlife in the village?
DailyWeeklyMonthlyRarely

4.3 Are you aware of plants and trees unique to areas of ancient woodland and green spaces?
YesNo

4.4 Could any community or public green spaces be improved?
YesNoNo opinion

If yes, please describe:

Section 5 - Jobs

5.1 Which businesses would you like to see reopened?

Post OfficePubCafeDoctor's Surgery

Anything else?

5.2 Are there any new employment opportunities you would like to see in the village?

Section 6 - Roads, Traffic and Infrastructure

6.1 Do you have concerns about traffic?
YesNo

Do you have concerns about parking?
YesNo

If yes, please describe:

6.2 How many household cars/vans do you personally own?

How many caravans/motorhomes?

How many motorbikes?

6.3 Do you believe speeding is an issue in the village?
YesNo

6.4 New developments should not add to existing parking problems

Strongly agreeAgreeNo opinionDisagreeStrongly disagree

6.5 How important is a bus service to you?

EssentialImportantNot importantNever useWouldn't use

6.6 How important is a train station to you?

EssentialImportantNot importantNever useWouldn't use

6.7 Please rank the stations you would be most likely to use.

Leave a station blank if you would not use it.

6.8 Do you use a cycle for:

Travelling to work/businessLeisureNone

6.9 How would you rate these services? (1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent)

Electricity —Please choose an option—12345

Internet Access —Please choose an option—12345

Mobile Phone Access —Please choose an option—12345

Water/Sewage —Please choose an option—12345

6.13 Recreational or sporting interests

CyclingWalkingHorse RidingBird WatchingFootballCricketNetballPickleballGymGardening

Section 7 - About You

7.1 Are you a resident of Halstead?
YesNo

7.2 Age Group

0-56-1718-2122-4445-6465+Prefer not to say

7.3 How long have you lived in the village?

Less than 1 year1-5 years6-10 yearsMore than 10 years

7.4 When was your dwelling built?

Pre-19001900-19501950-1990Post-1990

7.5 Is your home?

Private RentSocial RentHome Owner

7.6 Are you?

Full-time EducationEmployedSelf-employedRetiredUnwagedOther

7.7 Where is your main place of work or study?

At homeElsewhere in villageUnder 10 miles10-30 milesOver 30 milesNot applicable

7.8 Email communications

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