Online Survey

The survey takes 15 – 20 minutes to complete and must be completed as a whole. If you are using a mobile device, we suggest you turn it to landscape view. Where appropriate, please answer the question assuming “normal” behaviour, ignoring the immediate impact of COVID-19.

Letter to the residents

The purpose of the Droitwich Spa Neighbourhood Plan project is to mobilise the Droitwich Spa community to contribute to the future well-being of the town and its people and businesses through making planning inputs which will provide a reference point for local planning decisions, with force of law where appropriate.

The objectives are to:

Create a vision for all aspects of future development in Droitwich Spa, reflecting the views of the community.
Support (and influence) the South Worcestershire Development Plan (SWDP) and provide policies on
- How land within the Town boundaries should be used.
- Where new homes and offices should be built.
- What they should look like.
- How green spaces must be protected or enhanced.
- How new infrastructure is handled.

Additionally, the plan may include statements reflecting additional planning considerations that are not included in statutory Neighbourhood Planning but have been highlighted as key issues by residents of the town through consultation.

If a question is not relevant to you then just move on to the next. Now please scroll down to the survey.

Many thanks
The Droitwich Spa Neighbourhood Plan group

Q19. Do you need to move to a different home within the town either now or within the next 5 years?

If you select the last option (no need to move), please make your selection and then go to question 23.

Yes, I currently need to move but cannot find anywhere suitable Yes, I will be looking within the next 5 years Yes, I need to move and am aware of properties that are available that will meet my needs No, I do not need to move now or within the next 5 years

Q20. How many bedrooms do you need when you move?

If you answered NO to question 19, please go to question 23

One bedroom Two bedrooms Three bedrooms Four or more bedrooms

Q21. Ideally what type of home are you looking for?

If you answered NO to question 19, please go to question 23

House Bungalow Flat Supported / Retirement accommodation Disabled / adapted housing

Q22a. What type of tenure do/will you need when you move?

If you answered NO to question 19, please go to question 23

Owner occupier Low cost / starter owner occupier Shared ownership (part buy, part rent) Private rental Housing association rental Self build

Q22b. Other, please specify below.

1000 / 1000

Q23. Do you have relatives who want to move to Droitwich but cannot find suitable accommodation?

If you select NO, please make your selection and then go to question 29.

YES NO

Q24a. What is your relationship to the relatives that want to move to Droitwich?

If you selected NO to the last question, please go to question 29.

Your parents, including in-laws Your siblings Your adult children Your grandparents

Q24b. Other, please specify below

1000 / 1000

Q25a. What best describes your relative's need for moving to Droitwich?

To care for a relative living in Droitwich To receive care from a relative living in Droitwich To reduce travel to their place of work To take up work in or near Droitwich

Q25b. Other, please specify below

1000 / 1000

Q26a. What type of home are your relatives looking for?

House Bungalow Residential/Nursing home Flat Supported / Retirement Adapted home

Q26b. Other, please specify below

1000 / 1000

Q27. How many bedrooms do your relatives need?

1 bedroom 2 bedrooms 3 bedrooms 4 or more bedrooms

Q28a. What type of tenure are your relatives looking for?

Owner occupier Low cost / starter owner occupier Shared ownership (part buy, part rent) Private rental Housing association rental Self build

Q28b. Other, please specify

1000 / 1000

Q29. Do you think new developments in Droitwich should be carbon neutral and use renewable energy by default?

Yes No

About you

Q30. Please enter your postcode *

Q31. What type of accommodation are you currently in? *

Flat House Bungalow

Q32. How many bedrooms? *

1 2 3 4 or more

Q33. What type of tenure do you have? *

Owner occupier Private rented Housing tied to employment Shared ownership

Q34 Please indicate the number of occupants at your current address within the following age ranges

	1	2	3	4	5 or more
Under 5	1	2	3	4	5 or more
5 to 11	1	2	3	4	5 or more
12 to 18	1	2	3	4	5 or more
19 to 40	1	2	3	4	5 or more
41 to 65	1	2	3	4	5 or more
Over 65	1	2	3	4	5 or more

Q35. How long have you lived in Droitwich? *

Under 5 years 6 to 15 years 16 to 30 years Over 30 years

The Neighbourhood Plan

Q1a. In September 2018, work that had been underway on the Neighbourhood Plan was stopped. At that time a draft vision and strategic objectives were proposed. In order to move forward, we need to validate the vision and objectives. Please consider this draft Neighbourhood Plan vision statement: *

To maintain and enhance the town character while allowing sustainable development that is in line with the needs and wishes of the community.

Agree Disagree

Droitwich Now and in the future

Q2a. Which of the following best describe(s) your relationship with Droitwich? *

Select as many as apply

I live in the town I study in the town I work in the town I own or manage a business in the town Other (Please comment below)

Q2b. If you selected Other, please specify below.

1000 / 1000

Q3. In general, how much do you like or dislike Droitwich as a place to live? *

Select only one

Like it a lot Like it a fair bit Dislike it a fair bit Dislike it a lot

Q4a. We would like to know which characteristics you believe contribute to the town.

Please review the list and select the column that you feel reflects your view

	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Nat at all important
Recreation space and Children's play areas	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Nat at all important
Green spaces within the town	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Nat at all important
Variety of building styles	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Nat at all important
Schools are easily accessible	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Nat at all important
Feeling of safety	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Nat at all important
Good level of community spirit	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Nat at all important
Good representation of age and groups in the community	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Nat at all important
Easy access to the countryside	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Nat at all important
Good retail experience	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Nat at all important
Good town parking	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Nat at all important
Charging for electric / hybrid vehicles	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Nat at all important
Other (please comment below)	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Nat at all important

Q4b. If you selected Other, please comment below

1000 / 1000

Q5b. If you selected Other, please comment below

1000 / 1000

Facilities in Droitwich

Q6. Thinking about our community in 10-15 years' time, how important are the following within Droitwich *

Please select one answer for each question.

	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Not at all important	Don't know
Availability of school places	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Not at all important	Don't know
Availability of medical services	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Not at all important	Don't know
Employment opportunities nearby	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Not at all important	Don't know
Open spaces for sport / recreation and playgrounds	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Not at all important	Don't know
Cycle routes	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Not at all important	Don't know
Footpaths	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Not at all important	Don't know
Public transport network	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Not at all important	Don't know
Facilities for children / young people to meet	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Not at all important	Don't know
Support and opportunities for small businesses	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Not at all important	Don't know
Allotments	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Not at all important	Don't know
Community halls	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Not at all important	Don't know
Local shops	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Not at all important	Don't know
Facilities for older people	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Not at all important	Don't know
Informal open spaces, parks, woodland, and country walks	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Not at all important	Don't know
Meeting local green targets	Very important	Quite important	Not very important	Not at all important	Don't know

Traffic and Travel

Q7a. How many Petrol / Diesel motor vehicles does your household own? *

Please type a number

Q7b. How many Electric / Hybrid vehicles does your household own? *

Please type a number

Q7c. How many other vehicles does your household own? Please specify below. *

Please type a number