1. Questionnaire 1 - Planning for the future of the village 2. Data obtained from parish questionnaires, ToR report November 2015

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1 Consultation Statement Appendix D 1. Questionnaire 1 - Planning for the future of the village 2. Data obtained from parish questionnaires, ToR report November 2015

2 Pyrton neighbourhood plan Planning for the future of the village Pyrton parish boundary Listed buildings Introductions Battlefields Registered parks and gardens Terence O Rourke has been invited to work with the parish of Pyrton, to guide and inform it during the preparation of a neighbourhood plan for Pyrton. The neighbourhood plan area will cover the extent of the parish boundary. Scheduled monuments National trails Special Area of Conservation Site of Special Scientific Interest National Nature Reserve Local Nature Reserve Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty What is a neighbourhood plan? Ancient woodland Questionnaire Conservation areas Neighbourhood planning provides It must establish a vision, aims and communities with the power to develop objectives, and general planning policies a shared vision for their neighbourhood and proposals for the future development and shape the development and growth and use of land in an area1. of their local area. Communities can Constraints plan Pyrton parish boundary I Listed buildings m Battlefields Revision Registered parks and gardens Scheduled monuments Dwg no/ 22 July 2015 Drawn by: Checked by: JC LV shape development in their areas through The plan must be a positive document that the production of a neighbourhood plan, addresses the development and use of which once adopted, becomes a statutory land (it should not contain negative policies part of the development plan of a local and proposals that prevent something planning authority, which in this case is happening). It must align with the strategic South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC), needs and priorities for the wider area and will be used in determining planning within which it is situated, which for Pyrton, applications. relates to SODC s adopted and emerging development plan. There is a requirement National trails Special Area of Conservation Site of Special Scientific Interest National Nature Reserve Scale: What can a neighbourhood plan include? Based upon the 2014 Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 colour raster map with the permission of the Ordnance Survey on behalf of Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Crown copyright. Terence O'Rourke Ltd. Licence No Data provided by Natural England and English Heritage Copyright Terence O'Rourke Ltd, 2015 Local Nature Reserve Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Conservation areas 0 I 720 m Revision Dwg no/ 22 July 2015 Drawn by: Checked by: JC LV Scale: Based upon the 2014 Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 colour raster map with the permission of the Ordnance Survey on behalf of Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Crown copyright. Terence O'Rourke Ltd. Licence No Data provided by Natural England and English Heritage All figures (unless otherwise stated) Terence O Rourke Ltd Based upon the 2015 Ordnance Survey mapping with the permission of the Ordnance Survey on behalf of Her Majesty s Stationery Office Crown Copyright Terence O Rourke Ltd Licence number A neighbourhood plan is an opportunity for more, but not less, development than is communities to set out a positive vision for promoted through the development plan. how they want their communities to develop sustainably in the future, in ways that meet Any policies and proposals, including Thank you identified local needs and make sense for the safeguarding of buildings, land and Please send all completed questionnaires to John Curtis by local people. The plan can put in place features, must be justified and defensible as planning policies that will help deliver that they will be subject to testing and possible vision and manage development they want challenge all proposals must be subject to to see. These policies could cover areas an evidence base. Monday 7th September 2015 Terence O Rourke Ltd All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or stored in a retrieval system without the prior written consent of the copyright holder. plan, although absolute compliance is not responses to local needs. It can provide TELEPHONE Constraints plan the strategic polices in the development necessary. This allows for individuality and LONDON Linen Hall Regent St London W1B 5TE BOURNEMOUTH Everdene House Deansleigh Road Bournemouth BH7 7DU Ancient woodland that the plan is in general conformity with via the enclosed pre-paid envelope at the following address: John Curtis such as housing, employment, heritage, character, natural environment, countryside Lothlorien, Pyrton, OX49 5AP protection, design, education, leisure, and T: E: john_curtis@outlook.com open space. 1 National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) Neighbourhood Planning (February 2015): neighbourhood-planning/ This questionnaire has been prepared to enable the initial thoughts and opinions of the parish of Pyrton to be captured in relation to what it would like to deliver through its neighbourhood plan. The community will be able to comment further on matters as the plan develops and will have the opportunity to vote for and against the plan at a referendum. We would be extremely grateful if you could complete the questionnaire as fully as possible and return it via the enclosed pre-paid envelope to John Curtis by: Monday 7th September 2015 We encourage you to also set out on a separate sheet any thoughts on issues you believe are important for the plan to consider that are not covered in this questionnaire and to continue your response to the questions posed as required. We also encourage all members of each household to comment on what is important to them or what they believe is needed in the parish.

3 Useful information Section A: Built and Natural Environment 4 What do you regard as the key features of the character and appearance of Pyrton? Please tick up to three options Section B: Development Options 11 If the former MOD site were to be developed for housing, what type of housing would you like to see delivered on the site? Please tick all options that apply 13 What initiatives do you believe could be considered to make Pyrton more sustainable (please tick all options that apply)? Section C: Facilities, Services and Infrastructure 18 What do you regard as the main highways / transport issues in and surrounding Pyrton and how do you believe these could be addressed? Age (please circle the relevant option): Under How long have you lived in Pyrton? If you work, do you work in Pyrton (or are you retired)? If you work outside of Pyrton, what area do you work in? House name or number: Road: Post code: Telephone number: address: 1 What are the three aspects that you most value about living in Pyrton? (Please rank UP TO THREE ASPECTS that you value the most in order of importance, with 1 being the most important in the boxes provided) Location Proximity to friends / family Proximity to place of work Personal significance Sense of community Tranquility If you have listed Other, please provide further details: 2 What do you see as the most appropriate way of ensuring the quality of the built and natural environment in Pyrton is preserved? Please rank the following in order of importance, with 1 being the most important) Conserving the character and appearance of the local area Protecting heritage features Ensuring high quality design Controlling residential development Protecting local wildlife and habitats Controlling traffic movements Improving road safety Other Openness Long range views History Setting Landscape Other If you have listed Other, please provide further details: Openess Long range views History Setting Landscape Other If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: 5 What features / design considerations do you believe would be important to incorporate into a parish design code for Pyrton to maintain the quality of future development? Please tick all options that apply. Building materials Building height and scale Building types Building styles/details Location of development Density of development Garden size Boundary treatments Other If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: 6 Would you like to designate any buildings or parts of the parish as an Asset of Community Value? If so, what is the name of the building or name of the site? Please indicate why the building / site is valued. 8 The government is encouraging the re-use of brownfield (previously developed) sites to meet much needed growth. The former MOD site might be considered such a site. Would you like to see the site developed for housing or for an alternative use? If you believe an alternative use should be provided, please tick what you believe this use should be, bearing in mind that is needs to be capable of providing the owners with a suitable return on their investment. Residential Care accommodation Employment Retirement accommodation Retail / shops Renewables solar Community Renewables wind Leisure Mixed-use Other If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: 9 If the former MOD site was to be developed for housing, what tenure of housing do you believe should be provided? (Please tick all options that apply) Market Affordable Rental Custom build Retirement Care Self build Other If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: Detached houses Semi-detached houses Terraced houses Flats If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: 12 Are you aware of any other sites (including residential gardens or underused buildings) in Pyrton that are or could be made available for development? If so, please provide details of their location, how you would like to see them developed, or if you would like to see them remain undeveloped? Location / description of site: Development options: Residential Employment Retail / shops Community Leisure Bungalows Other Care accommodation Retirement accommodation Renewables solar Renewables wind Mixed-use Other Remain undeveloped If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: If you are aware of more than one site, please continue on a separate sheet. Solar energy generation Wind energy generation Provision of cycle ways / enhancement of cycling networks Provision of footpaths / enhancement of footpath networks Other If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: Please list any sites that you believe would be suitable for renewable energy generation: 14 Would you like to see a Neighbourhood Development Order (NDO) to be prepared for Pyrton? A NDO can be used to grant planning permission for any form of development (small and large scale) that is specified in an Order, and differs to the process of allocating a site within a neighbourhood plan, where planning permission is still required. If you have answered yes, please provide details about the type of development you would like the NDO to cover. Please circle relevant options. Yes No 15 Do you believe there are any deficiencies in the existing facilities, services and infrastructure in Pyrton, and if so, how do you feel these deficiencies could be addressed (please tick all options that apply)? Deficiencies: These could be addressed by: Redecoration Maintenance Enhancement If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: 16 Would you like to see any of the following existing services or infrastructure improved? Please rank your preferred THREE OPTIONS in order of importance, with 1 being the most important. Surface water drainage Sewage system Water Electricity Gas Replacement Bringing up to modern standards Other Broadband Mobile phone network Waste collection Other If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: Issues: These issues could be addressed by (please rank your preferred THREE OPTIONS in order of suitability, with 1 being the most appropriate): Width restrictions Road humps One way roads Roundabouts Speed limits Provision of cycle ways / enhancement of cycling networks Provision of footpaths / enhancement of footpath networks Other If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: Section D: Additional Thoughts 19 Do you have any concerns about the future of Pyrton not covered above that you believe could be addressed through the neighbourhood plan? 20 Do you have any more thoughts or comments that you would like to make the neighbourhood plan group aware of? 3 Should the existing conservation area be amended or should any further structures in the parish be listed? The plan included in this questionnaire shows the area covered by the existing conservation area and location of existing listed buildings. 7 Are there any features of Pryton that you believe should remain broadly unchanged? 10 If the former MOD site was to be developed for housing, how many houses do you feel would be an appropriate number for it to provide? (please tick the relevant box) Are there any additional facilities that you would like to see in Pyrton? Please rank your preferred THREE OPTIONS in order of preference, with 1 being the most preferred. Shops Public house Leisure facility Community centre Sports field Allotments Play area Wildlife preserve Other Want to get involved? Would you like to take an active involvement in the preparation of the plan? (please circle the relevant box) If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: Yes No

4 Pyrton neighbourhood plan Data obtained from parish questionnaires Age of respondents 49% between 41 and 64 years old 35% of 65 years of age and above 9% between 25 and 40 years old 6% between 16 and 24 years old 1% under % % Under 16 1% % % The majority of respondents are between the age of 41 and 64 years old, with 84% of all respondents over the age of 41. November

5 Length of residency 37% for 31+ years 20% between 11 and 20 years 18% between 0 and 5 years 12% between 6 and 10 years 9% between 21 and 30 years 3% were born there 3% 18% 37% Born there 12% 0 to 5 years 6 to 10 years 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years 31+ years 9% 20% The majority of respondents have lived in the parish for over 31 years although a number of people have recently moved into the parish in the last 5 years. Please note that some respondents who have not stated that they were born in the parish may well have been born there but have stated the number of years they have lived in Pyrton instead. Employment status / occupation The majority of respondents stated that they are retired whilst those that are employed work in Pyrton, work from home, or work in or near Chinnor, Watlington, Long Crendon, Eastfield, High Wycombe, Oxford, London, the south east, or in various locations. November

6 Q1. What are the three aspects that you most value about living in Pyrton? (Please rank UP TO THREE ASPECTS that you value the most in order of importance, with 1 being the most important In order of preference, taking account of 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd choices (highest to lowest) Tranquility Location Landscape Setting Sense of community, Proximity to friends / family Openness Proximity to place of work Other Personal significance History, Long range views In order of preference, taking account of 1 st choices (highest to lowest) Tranquility Location Setting, Proximity to friends / family Landscape, Other Sense of community Personal significance Openness, Proximity to place of work History, Long range views Other 5# 0# 1st 2nd 3rd Landscape 5# 9# 16# Setting 7# 9# 7# History Long range views 0# 1# 2# 0# 1# 2# Openness 2# 2# 3# Tranquility 17# 15# 11# Sense of community 4# 6# 5# Personal significance 3# 1# 0# Proximity to place of work 2# 2# 2# Proximity to friends/family 7# 5# 3# Location 14# 11# 7# November

7 If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: Opportunity to live in a quiet village 27 Small village setting (less than 60 people in the village) 32 Pyrton's rural environment 49 Transport links, proximity to AONB / SSSI 57 The key factors that respondents value about living in Pyrton relate to its tranquility, location, landscape and setting, although all options were valued as well as other options being stated. This finding was evident when taking into account all choices as well as first choices only. November

8 Q2. What do you see as the most appropriate way of ensuring the quality of the built and natural environment in Pyrton is preserved? Please rank the following in order of importance, with 1 being the most important In order of preference, taking account of 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices (highest to lowest) Conserving the character and appearance of the local area Controlling residential development Protecting heritage features Controlling traffic movements Ensuring high quality design Protecting local wildlife and habitats Improving road safety Other In order of preference, taking account of 1 st choices (highest to lowest) Conserving the character and appearance of the local area Controlling residential development Ensuring high quality design Controlling traffic movements, Other Improving road safety Protecting local wildlife and habitats, Protecting Heritage Features 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Other 3# 2# 1# 5# improving road safety 1# 3# 2# 2# 2# 12# 25# Controlling traffic movements 3# 15# 17# 3# 6# 5# 3# Protecting local wildlife and habitats 9# 5# 6# 15# 11# 3# 1# Controlling residential development 24# 16# 8# 6# 1# 3# Ensuring high quality design 4# 5# 5# 5# 14# 10# 9# Protecting heritage features 5# 11# 23# 7# 2# 3# 3# Conserving character & appearance of the local area 31# 12# 16# 4# 1# November

9 If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: Extending conservation area and AONB to include all of the main parts of the village 1 Maintaining Pyrton as a separate settlement 21, 21a, 21b Ensuring future generations of 'genuine' people here are not over-run any more by commuters - especially London 25 Do not 'urbanize village', do not put in footpaths, streetlights or electric gates 32 Prevent urbanisation, i.e. no street lights, pavements, electric gates, modern housing developments 33 Keep the night darkness - no streetlights 2 No pavements or curbs to urbanize village 34 Distinct from Watlington - no streetlights 35 Choosing right location for expansion 57 Balancing development (both residential and industrial/commercial) with provision of appropriate sustainable infrastructure 61 All of the potential options were regarded as being appropriate ways of ensuring the quality of the built and natural environment in Pyrton is preserved and all scored highly. The most popular options were conserving the character and appearance of the local area, controlling residential development, controlling traffic movements, protecting heritage features and ensuring high quality design. The most important factors in terms of first choices were, by a long way, conserving the character and appearance of the local area and controlling residential development. November

10 Q3 - Should the existing conservation area be amended or should any further structures in the parish be listed? The plan included in this questionnaire shows the area covered by the existing conservation area and location of existing listed buildings. Extend to come from Pyrton lane to Knightsbridge House 1 The conservation area should be extended from: 1. The manor to the B4009 incorporating the fields. 2. The Forge to the top of Clare Hill 3. The Manor to the Marlborough Estate 4. The MOD site to the Watlington boundary 5. The farmland around Pyrton 2 The conservation area should be extended from: 1. The manor to the B4009 incorporating the fields. 2. The Forge to the top of Clare Hill 3. The Manor to the Marlborough Estate 4. The MOD site to the Watlington boundary 5. The farmland around Pyrton 3 Ideally extend the AONB into and through the village and up to Clare Hill and beyond 4 Should be amended by ceasing to be designated as a conservation area 6 No, these look right to me 7 The conservation area should be extended to include the areas between Pyrton Lane and the Manor, The Gate House and Pyrton Lodge 9 The conservation area should be extended to include the field in front of the manor, the gate house and Pyrton Lodge (up to Pyrton Lane) 10, 10a Yes, to protect the whole of the village. The current boundaries are very arbitrary 13 Make no changes 17 No change 18 The area immediately adjacent to the south-eastern boundary of Pyrton Manor through to the MOD site should be added to the conservation area to facilitate maintaining buffer between Pyrton and Watlington 19 Extend to include all of Pyrton 20 No 21, 21a, 21b No 22 Yes - to north of 'centre' and west of Pyrton Road 23 No 27 The whole Pyrton village area (and a buffer zone of field or natural (not developed) habitat conserved) to ensure conservation of wildlife and village setting - conserving area 32 The conservation area should be larger to include fields around main village 33 To preserve the setting of Pyrton I think the conservation area should be extended to include both fields either side of Pyrton Lane. This will preserve the character of this historic village and keep its separate green space and identity from Watlington 34 Extend to Parish boundary next to Watlington. And back to Pyrton Heath House 35 Enlarge to include lodge, gate housing and manor fields adjacent and near Pyrton lane 36, 36a Conservation area to be amended to include all of Pyrton on both sides of Knightsbridge Lane up to the MOD building 40 No further structures need listing 44 Satisfactory as existing 45 November

11 Not sure 47 The whole village of Pyrton should be designated a conservation area. Consideration should be given to extending the AONB from Watlington to cover Pyrton Parish 49 Whole parish should be listed 52, 52a No 55 No further listing required 57 Not that I am aware of 59 Current format is sufficient 61 I am surprised that some of Pyrton is outside the conservation area. I expected it to extend down to Home Farm! 65 Most respondents felt that it was necessary to extend the conservation area and provided their thoughts as to where and how it should be extended. This included: From Pyrton lane to Knightsbridge House From the manor to the B4009 incorporating the fields From the Forge to the top of Clare Hill From the Manor to the Marlborough Estate From the MOD site to the Watlington boundary From the farmland around Pyrton The areas between Pyrton Lane and the Manor, The Gate House and Pyrton Lodge The field in front of the manor, the gate house and Pyrton Lodge (up to Pyrton Lane) The whole of the Pyrton The area immediately adjacent to the south-eastern boundary of Pyrton Manor through to the MOD site To the north of 'centre' and west of Pyrton Road The fields around main village Both fields either side of Pyrton Lane To the Parish boundary next to Watlington and back to Pyrton Heath House Lodge, gate housing and manor fields adjacent and near Pyrton lane All of Pyrton on both sides of Knightsbridge Lane up to the MOD building Down to Home Farm However, a number of respondents also felt that it was not necessary to extend the conservation area and the current area was sufficient. No buildings were put forward as being suitable for listing. November

12 Q4 - What do you regard as the key features of the character and appearance of Pyrton? Please tick up to three options. In order of preference (highest to lowest) Setting (29%) Landscape (27%) History (16%) Openness (11%) Long range views (11%) Other (6%) Other 6% Openness 11% Landscape 27% Long range views 11% History 16% Setting 29% If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: Unique combination of historic and location factors 1 Small rural tight community surrounded by fields, wildlife habitats and open land. Maintaining its village identity with no street lights and footpaths 2 The most important feature is the fact that Pyrton is a small village with its own character and identity and has not been absorbed into its neighbour Watlington 3 Size - due to past-retracted development it has retained its integrity of a small English village 13 Absence of street lighting etc. and mains drainage gives a real country feel to the village 21, 21a, 21b Variety, style and materials of buildings 23 Considers all features equally important. Other: small village environment, with tight community and tranquil remoteness from large housing areas 32 Current range of building styles 35 The rural environment 49 Friendliness, helpful people importance of the church and village hall 54 November

13 The key feature of Pyrton is being a small community set in a rural landscape. The close ties with the arable land around us have shaped the village 65 The key features of the character and appearance of Pyrton that respondents valued about living in Pyrton were its setting and landscape, although all options were valued as well as other options being stated. November

14 Q5 - What features / design considerations do you believe would be important to incorporate into a parish design code for Pyrton to maintain the quality of future development? Please tick all options that apply. In order of preference (highest to lowest) Density of development (18%) Location of development (16%) Building materials (14%) Building height and scale (14%) Building styles / details (13%) Building types (11%) Boundary treatments (7%) Garden size (6%) Other (1%) Garden size 6% Boundary treatments 7% Other 1% Building materials 14% Density of development 18% Building height and scale 14% Location of development 16% Building styles/ details 13% Building types 11% If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: The immediate area around Pyrton should reflect that of Pyrton 2 Other - ok to build a small number of additional houses but should be detached with reasonable sized gardens 6 Parking accommodation 19 Not just within Pyrton but the area around it should also be controlled to prevent village features being affected 32 No building behind the current building lines 40 The key features / design considerations the respondents believed would be important to incorporate into a parish design code for Pyrton were the density and location of development and building materials, height, scale, styles, details and types, although all options were valued as well as other options being stated. November

15 Q6 - Would you like to designate any buildings or parts of the parish as an Asset of Community Value? If so, what is the name of the building or name of the site? Please indicate why the building / site is valued. Village hall, charity land, church 1 The church, the village hall, charity land, the open land within the village 2 Village hall, valued as a focal point of the community 3 Church, village hall, open land on NE side of the road through the village (opposite Hall Close area), the escarpment on Pyrton Hill, the charity lands 4 No 6 If the village hall is not so designated, it should be. It is the one place in which folk from Pyrton can get together, apart from the church (which is presumably designated by definition) 7 Church, village hall 8 Village hall is valued for community life 9 Village hall (and outside) is valued for use by the community 10, 10a The church, the village hall and the surrounding countryside. All are used constantly throughout the year for spiritual support, pleasure and recreation. This includes many visitors as well as locals 13 Village hall - historical building - place the community can meet 14 Village hall is valuable community asset used at various times by the majority of the village 17 Village hall - location for many community activities St Mary's Church - local place of worship. Walking trails and access to Oxfordshire Pathway - promotes walking and access top open space and views 19 Village hall essential for social life of community 20 Yes - village Hall essential as a social meeting place for the community 21, 21a, 21b Village hall, Jonny's Field 22 Village hall, church, manor, market garden, Home Farm (shops/produce), Jonny's Field 23 No 24 Village hall, church 27 Village hall is always there for community use 29 Village hall 30 St Mary's Church, Village Hall 31 Shurburn Castle, the village hall, village countryside (fields, walking paths and any natural habitats or undeveloped areas within or around parish) 32 Church, village hall, open spaces to play community games 34 Village hall, church, open spaces (fields) 35 Village hall community use 36, 36a The conservation area 40 Pyrton Manor, St Mary's Church 41 Church - last community building still regularly in use 42 Village hall, church 43 St Mary's Church, historically and setting 44 Village hall and St. Mary's Church 45 Not sure of the meaning of this designation 47 November

16 Village hall - community asset. Red kites /court cottage/courthouse (garage) - formerly 1 property, much admired by visitors; brickwork, dovecote, situation. The Plough, former pub, thatched roof. Flint cottages (Ron Brooks etc.) 48 Village Hall - focus for Village activities. St Mary's Church - heritage reasons 49 Mary Magdalene Church, Stoke Taimage Community 51 Village Hall 52, 52a St Mary's Church, Village Hall 54 Village hall, church 55 Field opposite the village Hall to keep the village open 56 Churchyard - it is large open space in the middle of village. Pyrton has no open public space. Church - a central public building that is increasingly underused. It is valued by Pyrton 58 The hamlet of Clare: a unique settlement that retains its historic rural charm and character 61 Village Hall, Church, Shirbam Estate parks and gardens 62 Village Hall - a community meeting place and building of character having been the former school 65 Respondents highlighted a number of buildings and parts of the parish that they would like to see designated as an Asset of Community Value. These included the following: Village hall Charity land St Mary s Church Open land within the parish Open land on the NE side of the road through the village (opposite Hall Close area) The escarpment on Pyrton Hill Walking trails Access to Oxfordshire Pathway Jonny's Field Market garden Home Farm Shurburn Castle Village countryside (fields, walking paths and any natural habitats or undeveloped areas within or around parish) The conservation area Pyrton Manor Court cottage / courthouse (garage) The Plough, former pub Flint cottages (Ron Brooks etc.) Mary Magdalene Church Stoke Taimage Community Churchyard - large open space in the middle of village The hamlet of Clare Shirbam Estate park and garden November

17 Q7 - Are there any features of Pryton that you believe should remain broadly unchanged? No street lighting, gas or mains drainage. No upgrades to the width or structure of the roads. Maintain 'green buffer zones' between Watlington any Pyrton to prevent coalescence - as in SODC Core Strategy 1 The countryside within and surrounding Pyrton. The single tracked roads should be preserved and additional signs erected. Lack of street light, lack of pavements 2 They should not be able infill development of housing between Pyrton and Watlington. There should be very limited housing development along Knightsbridge Lane as it is a single-track road in places and we need to retain the character of a small village 3 The open countryside in the parish - Pyrton's charm relies on this and Watlington benefits greatly from it 4 Size and boundaries of village 5 Yes the road through the village 6 It should remain distinct from Watlington and not become attached through development on intervening fields 7 All 8 Pyrton should remain rural, quiet small village separate from the town of Watlington. The church and churchyard and village hall areas should remain unchanged 9 The general character of Pyrton as a small quiet rural village, separate from the town of Watlington should remain unchanged. The church and churchyard and village hall should also remain broadly unchanged 10, 10a All All of them! 13 All of it! Village Hall, Church, Church Lane etc. 14 The church and its environ 17 Yes. We don't have street lighting and we don't want them 18 The openness, long range and unobstructed views, landscape, small tight community, rural setting aspects should be preserved. I strongly support Pyrton keeping its own community identity from Watlington 19 Character of village 20 The road, so it retains its 'lane' - like characteristics. The church and churchyard, the absence of formal infrastructure 21, 21a, 21b Width of the Lane, no street lighting 22 All of it! 23 No new house developments to preserve landscape 24 The field between the Lodge House and the Old Vicarage Cottage and the field behind the two properties to preserve the rural setting and because the road there is too narrow to allow vehicle access. The land and private road leading to Home Farm to remain as it is 26, 26a The feel of living in a small village 27 The village and the parish itself should remain unchanged including any assets of value as mentioned in Q6. Separation between Pyrton and surrounding housing areas (including Watlington) should be maintained - so that village remains secluded 32 November

18 The core village - no pavements or lights, retain old style of village with building materials that match the aesthetic of the village 33 The village itself should remain broadly unchanged! This means you need to preserve a green buffer zone between Pyrton and Watlington so they don't merge. The quietness should stay so keep through traffic to a minimum. Fields and hedges to remain 34 Style of buildings, volume of traffic through village, separation from Watlington 35 Church and churchyard. Village hall 36, 36a I like the openness of Pyrton, there are very few Chilterns Gates (ugly electric gates and security) - but this is down to individual households. Any new dwellings should be developed with an ethos / design of openness and not shut away from the village - inclusivity not exclusivity 38 All of it 39 Pyrton Manor, church 41 Manor church farms 42 Manor church farmland 43 St Mary's Church. Pyrton Manor, village hall - was the village school 44 Yes- whole parish 45 Small village feeling 46 Uncultivated bits of land which provide habitat for wildlife small village which hasn't been overly modernised 47 The openness of the countryside. The distinct separation from Watlington. The overall rural environment 49 Landscape 50 Openness and rural environment 51 Yes - the village should remain as is 52, 52a All of it 54 Rural nature 56 Its size 58 The mainly rural compilation of the parish - restructuring development to within or immediately around the current built settlements of Pyrton and Watlington 61 Shirbam Estate parks and gardens 62 The width of the road so that only cars can get through the village not HGVs 65 A number of features about Pyrton were suggested that respondents believed should remain largely unchanged. These include: No / lack of street lighting No upgrades to the width or structure of the roads Maintain 'green buffer zones' between Watlington any Pyrton to prevent coalescence The countryside within and surrounding Pyrton The single tracked roads Lack of pavements Not be able to infill development of housing between Pyrton and Watlington. Limited housing development along Knightsbridge Lane Size and boundaries of village Should remain a rural, quiet, small village November

19 The church, churchyard, village hall areas and their environs The openness, long range and unobstructed views, landscape, small tight community, rural setting Retain its own community identity from Watlington Character / feel The road, so it retains its 'lane' feel Absence of formal infrastructure The field between the Lodge House and the Old Vicarage Cottage and the field behind the two properties The land and private road leading to Home Farm Any assets of value as mentioned in Q6 Retain old style of village with building materials that match the aesthetic of the village Preserve a green buffer zone between Pyrton and Watlington so they do not merge The quietness should stay so keep through traffic to a minimum Fields and hedges to remain Style of buildings Openness of Pyrton Any new dwellings should be developed with an ethos / design of openness and not shut away from the village - inclusivity not exclusivity Pyrton Manor Manor church farmland St Mary's Church Uncultivated bits of land which provide habitat for wildlife The overall rural environment Landscape Openness and rural environment Shirbam Estate parks and gardens 62 The width of the road so that only cars can get through the village not HGVs November

20 Q8 - The government is encouraging the re-use of brownfield (previously developed) sites to meet much needed growth. The former MOD site might be considered such a site. Would you like to see the site developed for housing or for an alternative use? If you believe an alternative use should be provided, please tick what you believe this use should be, bearing in mind that is needs to be capable of providing the owners with a suitable return on their investment. In order of preference (highest to lowest) Residential (32%) Retirement accommodation (18%) Care accommodation (10%) Community (8%) Employment (7%) Leisure (6%) Renewables solar (6%) Other (6%) Mixed use (5%) Retail / shops (1%) Renewables wind (1%) Renewables - wind 1% Renewables - solar 6% Mixed use 5% Other 6% Residential 32% Retirement accommodation 18% Care accommodation 10% Leisure 6% Community 8% Employment 7% Retail/ shops 1% November

21 If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: A small leisure centre with swimming pool. A visitor centre with café (licensed!) 2 No commercial development. We need the least amount of extra traffic at the MOD access area. A very small amount of housing seems appropriate. 3 Renewable solar or mixed use of care accommodation, employment and/or limited residential 4 Given that we have to consider such a development I would opt for 15 family homes of an appropriate standard and size to complement the ethos and values of our village 13 Classic car storage 14 Watlington/Pyrton needs a sports centre, to include a swimming pool. This site is perfect and would improve what is currently an eyesore. 15 Low density residential or high tech light industrial small quality units 18 Small commercial, non-industrial office space to encourage local business 22 To me this seems the most logical and least-impact option for providing housing. I am not thinking of Pyrton in isolation, I am considering Watlington and the wider neighbourhood. We must not have an island mentality 38 Returned to farming or woodland 40 Other: employment - very small scale units 45 Maximum of 15 'executive' houses 52, 52a If used as a community resource, it would be necessary to have safe pedestrian access 62 The majority of respondents would like to see the former MOD site used for housing, although there was also support for retirement and care accommodation and all options were supported as well as other options being stated. November

22 Q9 - If the former MOD site was to be developed for housing, what tenure of housing do you believe should be provided? (Please tick all options that apply). In order of preference (highest to lowest) Market (26%) Affordable (24%) Retirement (20%) Care (12%) Custom build (8%) Self build (4%) Rental (3%) Other (3%) Self build 4% Other 3% Care 12% Market 26% Retirement 20% Custom build 8% Affordable 24% Rental 3% November

23 If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: Anything of a sympathetic design 3 With a max of 15 homes 13 I do not support using the land for housing because it feels like Watlington and Pyrton begin to merge into single community 19 A good healthy mix - not bog-standard boring 'off the shelf' houses. Do something interesting - eco-housing and self-build 38 Buildings in keeping with Pyrton and Watlington. Brick and flint, Georgian 49 If it had to be housing, move industrial Park to MOD and put houses on Industrial park 55 Mixture of above but developed as an example of sustainable environmentally friendly development best practice with potential to attract EU funding and design awards 61 The tenure of housing that the majority of respondents would like to see the former MOD site used for is market, affordable or care, although all options were supported as well as other options being stated. November

24 Q10 - If the former MOD site was to be developed for housing, how many houses do you feel would be an appropriate number for it to provide? (please tick the relevant box) In order of preference (highest to lowest) 6 to 15 units (47%) 1 to 5 units (28%) 16 to 25 units (16%) Unaware of the site (6%) 26 to 35 units (3%) 36 to 45 units (0%) 46+ units (0%) to to to to to 5 19 Do not know site Additional notes Given that the current services in and around Watlington cannot cope with the present level of housing goodness knows what will happen to all of us with an upsurge in extra population! 13 If housing is permitted, no more than 5 homes - larger homes on larger plots similar to Hall Close 19 Don t know the size of the plot and don't know the average number of houses per ha. Basically not too dense - needs attractive landscaping, could be a real asset. Good walking/cycling routes to Watlington 38 It is not near enough to Watlington nor part of the essential village of Pyrton to warrant a significant number of properties 49 How can one answer this without knowing size of site!! 57 Unable to comment as I do not know where it is 59 Don't know the size of this plot. Suggest relatively high-density development could be appropriate if option given in no. 9 above is applied. 61 November

25 The quantum of dwellings that the majority of respondents would like to see the former MOD site used for is 6 to 15 units. There was also support for 1 to 5 units or 16 to 25 units, but no residents wanted to see more than 35 units built at the site. November

26 Q11 - If the former MOD site were to be developed for housing, what type of housing would you like to see delivered on the site? Please tick all options that apply. In order of preference (highest to lowest) Detached houses (44%) Semi-detached houses (30%) Bungalows (11%) Terraced houses (7%) Other (5%) Flats (3%) Other 5% Flats 3% Bungalows 11% Terraced houses 7% Detached houses 44% Semi-detached houses 30% If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: Detached houses - with large gardens 2 Whatever generates the least amount of people and their cars 3 Ask ORCC for advice 4 Of limited number and sympathetic build 13 If housing is permitted, larger detached executive homes preferred similar to Hall Close 19 Mixture 29 2-bedroom link detached of village style building with garage or off road parking. This would give young families with no parking a start 37 Affordable. A mix of houses, not just large exclusive houses. Not too many large houses 38 Mix of semi, terraced and flats in a landscaped setting e.g. tree screening or clusters of tress to soften the aspect 48 Depending on how many houses could be built - mixed use 54 November

27 Probably mixed bungalows / flats. Pure guesswork, as no knowledge of true demand locally 55 Mixed housing types - refer to comments in no s 9 and 10 above 61 Flats - if care or retirement 62 The majority of respondents would like to see detached housing delivered at the former MOD site should it be used for housing, although there was also a high level of support for other forms including semi-detached housing, or a mix of housing. November

28 Q12 - Are you aware of any other sites (including residential gardens or underused buildings) in Pyrton that are or could be made available for development? If so, please provide details of their location, how you would like to see them developed, or if you would like to see them remain undeveloped? In order of preference (highest to lowest) Residential (39%) Employment (29%) Mixed use (18%) Remain undeveloped (11%) Renewables wind (4%) Retail/shops (0%) Community (0%) Leisure (0%) Care accommodation (0%) Retirement accommodation (0%) Renewables solar (0%) Other (0%) Remain undeveloped Other Mixed use Renewables - wind Renewables - solar Retirement accommodation Care accommodation Leisure Community Retail/shops Employment Residential Location / description of site: If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: None - remain undeveloped 4 MOD site 9 The barns at Home Farm. Other - MOD site (small scale residential) 10, 10a Not aware of any such sites 12 In our opinion Pyrton has no gardens or buildings suitable for development 14 And opposite Hall Close suitable for 4 or 5 bedroom quality houses 18 Christmas Common mast 25 November

29 Home Farm barns. NB also MOD site 36, 36a Any in-fill locations that do not ruin the open nature of the village and retain views 42 In-fill plots that retain the long range views and open feel of the village 43 Basically undeveloped 44 Non identified or known to me 48 Field opposite village hall 49 On the opposite side of the road from the village hall there is a field that has been fallow and not been farmed for years. A number of detached houses could be built there 53 Old station, PFF Trade buildings 55 Brownfield USAF Christmas Common (with Mast) 56 No 61 Cornwell Farm, Poppets Hill Farm land, Upper Standhill Sarm 64 Respondents were aware of other sites within Pyrton that could be available for development. These include: The barns at Home Farm Opposite Hall Close Christmas Common mast Any in-fill locations that do not ruin the open nature of the village and retain views Field opposite village hall Old station PFF Trade buildings Brownfield USAF Christmas Common (with Mast) Cornwell Farm Poppets Hill Farm land Upper Standhill Sarm There was support for the use of these sites for residential, employment, mixed use and renewables (wind), although some respondents would like the sites to remain undeveloped. The most popular use for these sites was housing. November

30 Q13 - What initiatives do you believe could be considered to make Pyrton more sustainable (please tick all options that apply)? In order of preference (highest to lowest) Provision of footpaths / enhancement of footpath networks (31%) Solar energy generation (27%) Provision of cycle ways/enhancement of cycling networks (26%) Wind energy generation (8%) Other (8%) Other 8% Provision of footpaths/ enhancement of footpath networks 31% Provision of cycle ways/ enhancement of cycling networks 26% Solar energy generation 27% Wind energy generation 8% If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: Please list any sites that you believe would be suitable for renewable energy generation: A combination of footpaths and cycle ways as roads too narrow for both 2 Solar energy if in places that do not spoil the rural landscape 4 No footpaths 6 A road calming scheme given that we are now a 'return' for easy access to the M40. Given the surrounding hills I am sure a wind turbine or two could be an option if so needed 13 MOD site 19 Footpath on inside of hedge on Pyrton lane to connects with existing footpath to Watlington 21, 21a, 21b Christmas Common mast 25 Pub 30 Safe cycleway on verge to Watlington and linkwork but no streetlights or curbs! 34 November

31 Safe cycleway on verge to Lewknor and Watlington 35 Consider all that are feasible 38 Maintenance of existing footpaths 40 Make sure the road through the village clearly 'pedestrian priority' 41 Wind generation - possibly depending on site 44 Community composting scheme. Sites: south-facing farmland 48 Sustainable as it is 52, 52a Suitable site: Clare Hill 53 Footpath into Watlington - make safer! 57 Encourage the larger landowners to adopt biomass boilers to produce heat and energy and supply national grid as well as making themselves self-supporting for energy needs. Suitable sites: most farms, Shirburn Estate, Pyrton Manor, many other larger properties 61 To make Pyrton more sustainable, there was a high level of support for the provision of footpaths / enhancement of footpath networks, solar energy generation and provision of cycle ways / enhancement of cycling networks, as well as support for wind energy and other options suggested. November

32 Q14 - Would you like to see a Neighbourhood Development Order (NDO) to be prepared for Pyrton? A NDO can be used to grant planning permission for any form of development (small and large scale) that is specified in an Order, and differs to the process of allocating a site within a neighbourhood plan, where planning permission is still required. Please circle relevant options. In order of preference (highest to lowest) No (93%) Yes (7%) Yes 7% No 93% If you have answered yes, please provide details about the type of development you would like the NDO to cover. MOD site - see q10 re number of dwellings 3 I think all planning permission should be governed through the neighbourhood plan 19 No, because we are not clear as to the implications 21, 21a, 21b Don t know what this means 22 I don't understand enough about this and its application to comment. Seems risky to me to by-pass the need for planning permission - although could speed things up, I would be concerned that there were no controls on the quality of build and design 38 Not sure, I don't really want Pyrton to change but think the MOD site would be a reasonable place to build, if necessary. If the NDO would make it MORE difficult to build in Pyrton, I think it would be a good idea, as I don't want the village to change 47 Residential but not affordable housing 59? 65 The majority of residents did not want to see a NDO prepared for Pyrton. November

33 Q15 - Do you believe there are any deficiencies in the existing facilities, services and infrastructure in Pyrton, and if so, how do you feel these deficiencies could be addressed (please tick all options that apply)? In order of preference (highest to lowest) Bringing up to modern standards (24%) Maintenance (24%) Replacement (20%) Other (17%) Enhancement (12%) Redecoration (3%) Redecoration 3% Other 17% Maintenance 24% Bringing up to modern standards 24% Enhancement 12% Replacement 20% Deficiencies: These could be addressed by: If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: Public house, dial-a-ride facility as in Watlington 2 Footpath from B4009. Trees/hedgerow not cut back along field boundary towards the village. Constant traffic use to access M40. 3 Public house 4 No pub 5 Poor mobile phone reception. Barely adequate broadband 7 November

34 Broadband 8 On-demand shuttle service to lewkor bus stop 9 The surface water drainage - from B4009 into Pyrton. This is a problem every winter and destroys the road. Other - improve ditches / drainage 10, 10a Lack of any form of traffic control. Other - road calming measures 13 Public transport, Christmas common 16 Maintenance of road edges and verges 18 Lack of pub 20 Road drainage 21, 21a, 21b Improved mobile signal and broadband. Use church tower to provide a signal 22 Shop and pub 23 Increased broadband speed 24 No 25 Lack of gas and mains drainage 26, 26a Sewerage, gas 27 Broadband speed, lack of public transport 31 Broadband and mobile phone network 32 Broadband and mobile signal 33 Broadband 34 Broadband fibre link to exchange 35 Road surface water drainage 36, 36a Deficiencies: dilapidated red telephone box 40 Safe foot / cycle path to Watlington 41 Deficiencies: broadband speed, public transport, mobile phone signal, gas supply 46 Deficiency - gas supply 47 Food / groceries. Mobile phone signal. Other: village shop / stall - extension of goods at New Farm? (Eggs and milk only currently) Difficult to sustain with current population. Mobile phone signal 48 Very limited. Other: continuation of fast broadband roll-out 49 No pub 56 Roads are poor and there are no cycle paths / footways 59 Public transport - local community mini bus to link to local communities and other transport links 61 There is a lack of safe pedestrian access from Pyrton to the B Surface drainage 63 Leave alone - just keep the church and village hall going! 65 A number of deficiencies within Pyrton were highlighted and include the following: Lack of Public house Lack of dial-a-ride facility as in Watlington Footpath from B4009 Trees/hedgerow not cut back along field boundary towards the village Constant traffic use to access M40 Poor mobile phone reception Broadband connection / speed Surface water drainage November

35 Lack of any form of traffic control / road calming measures Public transport Maintenance of road edges and verges Shop Lack of gas and mains drainage Sewerage Dilapidated red telephone box Safe foot / cycle path to Watlington Food / groceries Roads are poor and there are no cycle paths / footways Lack of safe pedestrian access from Pyrton to the B4009 Although each deficiency would need a specific response, the preferred ways of dealing with them generally related to bringing them up to modern standards, maintenance, replacement and enhancement. November

36 Q16 - Would you like to see any of the following existing services or infrastructure improved? Please rank your preferred THREE OPTIONS in order of importance, with 1 being the most important. In order of preference, taking account of 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd choices (highest to lowest) Broadband, Mobile phone network Surface water drainage Sewage system Gas Waste collection Other Water Electricity In order of preference, taking account of 1 st choices (highest to lowest) Broadband Surface water drainage Mobile phone network Gas Waste collection, Other Sewage System, Water, Electricity 1st 2nd 3rd Other Waste Collection 3# 3# 1# Mobile phone network 12# 26# 5# Broadband 20# 10# 13# Gas 5# 2# 4# Electricity Water 1# Sewage system 5# 8# Surface water drainage 18# 5# 12# November

37 If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: Other: road calming 13 Other: winter road salting etc. 14 Fly tipping and litter removal and prevention and prosecution on Knightsbridge Lane 24 Priority would be broadband and mobile phone network but not essential 38 Any new development should ensure no wheelie bins are left on display permanently 41 Food bins that cannot be scavenged by wildlife 42 Continue to collect more items e.g. clothing and small electrical. See if stet could be generated from garden waste to cover cost of more frequent collections 43 I don't think we need any big changes - perhaps another sign to get people to 'kill their speed' 47 Nothing needed 52, 52a I do not live in Pyrton 60 Condition of existing roads 61 The majority of respondents overall stated that the improvements they would like to see the most related to the broadband connection, mobile phone network and surface water drainage. These three options were also the most popular first choices for respondents, although there was support for all options. November

38 Q17 - Are there any additional facilities that you would like to see in Pyrton? Please rank your preferred THREE OPTIONS in order of preference, with 1 being the most preferred. In order of preference, taking account of 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd choices (highest to lowest) Wildlife preserve Public house Shops Play area Allotments Sports field Other Leisure facility, Community centre In order of preference, taking account of 1 st choices (highest to lowest) Public house Wildlife preserve Other Shops Play area Sports field, Allotments Leisure facility Community centre st 2nd 3rd # 2# 7# 3# # 7# 4# 20# 1# 3# 1# 5# 2# 4# 2# 1# 3# 2# 2# 3# 19# 5# November

39 If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: Bus service 20 No 25 We have it all other than shops/pub etc. - Pyrton too small to sustain these, Watlington is so close 38 Further planting of woodland 40 Subject to proven demand i.e. If proven, probably 1 village shop 45 Collaboration with Watlington to improve existing facilities and access to the by Pyrton residents 61 The majority of respondents overall stated that the additional facilities they would like to see in Pyrton wee the provision of a wildlife preserve and a public house. These two options were also the most popular first choices for respondents, although there was support for all options. November

40 Q18 - What do you regard as the main highways / transport issues in and surrounding Pyrton and how do you believe these could be addressed? In order of preference, taking account of 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd choices (highest to lowest) Other Provision / enhancement of footpaths Speed limits Width restrictions Provision / enhancement of cycle ways Road humps One way roads, Roundabouts In order of preference, taking account of 1 st choices (highest to lowest) Other Provision / enhancement of footpaths, Speed limits Width restrictions Road humps Provision / enhancement of cycle ways Roundabouts, One way roads 1st 2nd 3rd Other 24# Provision/enhancement of footpaths 12# 8# 2# Provision/enhancement of cycle ways 5# 7# 5# Speed limits 12# 5# 4# Roundabouts One way roads 1# 1# Road humps 6# 2# 1# Width restrictions 9# 5# 4# November

41 Issues: These issues could be addressed by (please rank your preferred THREE OPTIONS in order of suitability, with 1 being the most appropriate): If you have ticked Other, please provide further details: Through traffic avoiding Watlington. Cameras to identify illegal 7.5 tonne commercial vehicles passing through Watlington and for commuters to use Pyrton as a rat run 1 Cameras in Watlington to catch 'illegal' lorries passing through. Too much traffic using Pyrton lane as cut through to avoid Watlington. Stop sign rather than give way sign at junction of Pyrton lane. 2x footpaths up to B4009 and down Pyrton Lane to Primary School 2 Better signage to prevent HGVs using it as a by-pass to Chalgrove. 2. A stop sign and mirrors at the junction of Pyrton lane with Knightsbridge lane. 3. Steady increase in traffic to bypass w'ton to M40 3 Overuse of Pyrton lane, which has become a dangerous return. Traffic speed through Pyrton village. Other - clear footway on the NE side of the lane between Pyrton and the B4009 and a footpath on the SE side of Pyrton Lane 4 There are no such issues. Pyrton works fine. These options are all crazy ideas 6 Pyrton Lane is used as a cut through and cars often go too fast 7 Through traffic 8 HGVs in Watlington. Use cameras to enforce existing weight restrictions 9 HGVs through Watlington use cameras to enforce existing weight restrictions in Watlington and other traffic calming measures 10, 10a Roadsides should be better maintained and encroaching vegetation removed. Rigid restriction on HGV using the lanes for short cuts 13 Too many heavy goods vehicles. Weight restriction 15 Occasional buses through Christmas Common, speeding through Christmas Common 16 The danger of the junction of Pyrton lane with the road into Pyrton opposite 17 20mph speed limit through Pyrton 18 People drive too fast through Pyrton even though it is single track most of the way 19 Speed of traffic. Enforcement of speed limit 20 Speed of traffic through village 21, 21a, 21b Footpath across the fields to Watlington 22 Busyness of B4009. Enforce weight and speed restrictions on main road 23 Gridlock in Watlington high street and cut through roads - bypass needed 24 Overwhelmed by cyclists on narrow roads 25 Speed bumps or traffic calming measures on unnamed road at entrance to Pyrton as the 30mph limit is breached 26, 26a Using village as rat run, cars speeding through. A short cut for sat nav vehicles 27 Turning right onto B4009 from Pyrton can be difficult during peak hours, especially on school run 31 Too many cars using it as a cut through 32 November

42 Through traffic between Oxford and motorway morning and evening avoiding Watlington. Other: keep hedges and verges for wildlife, speed camera? Width restrictions or road humps as long as no night lighting 34 Rat run in mornings to avoid Watlington. Other - speed camera in morning 35 Lorries through Watlington use cameras to enforce existing restrictions 36, 36a Accessing main road, which is 50mph, roads leading to village and Pyrton lane are derestricted in most instances and the village need protecting from the ran run element using it for motorway access 37 Issues: traffic through Watlington is issue - traffic lights might be a solution. These issues need to be explored - additional traffic on Pyrton Lane would be a problem. Traffic not a problem through Pyrton - these are serious urban solutions not needed in Pyrton. They should be considered for Watlington 38 Pyrton being used as a through road 40 Issues: safety on the road for residents. Other - make village a 'pedestrian priority' area with cars at walking speed through village 41 Issues: cars and pedestrians in the same space. Other: reduce the speed limit dramatically and indicate clearly that cars are passing through a 'pedestrian priority' area 42 Issues: through traffic, speeding. Other: a lower speed limit. Clear signs to indicate shared car / pedestrian area 43 issues: bus service to Lewknor bus stops. Bus service to Lewknor would be a great enhancement for our non-drivers 46 Occasionally used as rat run and speed limit exceeded 48 Speeding on Pyrton Lane and Knightsbridge Lane as one enters village. Flytipping at Knightsbridge Lane entrance. Other: sign saying 'slow down children playing' or something similar at Knightsbridge Lane 49 Wider passing places on narrow width roads 51 All hedges need serious cutting back. Other: hedge cutters 52, 52a Appalling public transport i.e. buses 55 Speed of traffic danger to cyclists 56 Junction with main Watlington / M40 road for Station Road and Village 57 Lorries on B4009 and other roads, volume of traffic, lack of cycling facilities 58 Roads are poor and there are no cycle ways or pedestrian provisions 59 Congestion in and around Watlington, use of back roads as 'rat runs', conflict between vehicles and cyclists. Other: Improve condition of existing roads including management of roadside vegetation 61 There is a lack of safe pedestrian access from Pyrton to the B B weight traffic Tetswork - Cutt Mill - used as rat run 64 Traffic using Pyrton as a shortcut to avoid congestion in Watlington 65 The highways / transport issues identified in and surrounding Pyrton include the following: Commercial vehicles / HGVs passing through Used as a rat run for commuters Traffic / through traffic Overuse of Pyrton lane, which has become a dangerous return There are no such issues. Pyrton works fine Pyrton Lane is used as a cut through and cars often go too fast November

43 Occasional buses through Christmas Common, speeding through Christmas Common The danger of the junction of Pyrton lane with the road into Pyrton opposite Speed of traffic Busyness of B4009 Overwhelmed by cyclists on narrow roads Turning right onto B4009 from Pyrton can be difficult during peak hours, especially on school run Cars and pedestrians in the same space Speed limit exceeded All hedges need cutting back Roads are poor and there are no cycle ways or pedestrian provisions In order to address these issues, the majority of respondents ticked the other option, although there was also a high level of support for the provision / enhancement of footpaths, speed limits and width restrictions. The other suggestions include the following: Cameras Stop sign rather than give way sign at junction of Pyrton lane 2x footpaths up to B4009 and down Pyrton Lane to Primary School Better signage to prevent HGVs using it as a by-pass to Chalgrove A stop sign and mirrors at the junction of Pyrton lane with Knightsbridge lane. Steady increase in traffic to bypass Watlington on to M40 3 Clear footway on the NE side of the lane between Pyrton and the B4009 Footpath on the SE side of Pyrton Lane Other traffic calming measures Roadsides should be better maintained Encroaching vegetation removed Rigid restriction on HGV using the lanes for short cuts Weight restriction 20mph speed limit through Pyrton / enforcement of speed limit Footpath across the fields to Watlington Bypass needed Speed bumps or traffic calming measures on unnamed road at entrance to Pyrton No night lighting Make village a 'pedestrian priority' area with cars at walking speed through village Reduce the speed limit dramatically and indicate clearly that cars are passing through a 'pedestrian priority' area Clear signs to indicate shared car / pedestrian area Bus service to Lewknor would be a great enhancement for non-drivers Sign saying 'slow down children playing' or something similar at Knightsbridge Lane Wider passing places on narrow width roads Hedge cutting Improve condition of existing roads including management of roadside vegetation November

44 Q19 - Do you have any concerns about the future of Pyrton not covered above that you believe could be addressed through the neighbourhood plan? No Street lights. No pavements. No gated developments. Preservation of Pyrton Heritage 2 Great concern at use of Pyrton Lane as Watlington by-pass. Should be a way of diverting traffic up Howe Hill and Xmas Common to M40 access at Stokenchurch P. Lane is a single track road at Watlington end. Also, there should be a "single track road" sign at Clare Hill end of Knightsbridge Lane and encourage A40 / M40 access through Stoke Talmage 3 Pyrton is a very ancient parish (and Pyrton (Hundred?) embraced Watlington and other settlements). We must preserve this heritage 4 Protect the boundaries of the village 5 I am concerned that Watlington will seek to foist its development requirements onto Pyrton. The plan should aim to prevent this 8 Pyrton should remain a rural village separate from Watlington 9 Yes - Pyrton should retain its identity as a rural village, separate from Watlington with Green spaces in between 10, 10a Yes - preserve our village as much as possible 11 The potential 'spectre' of our village being subsumed into Watlington and beyond 13 Over intensive housing 15 See supplementary response 17 It concerns me that development could easily destroy the charm of Pyrton and risk turning it into an extension of Watlington 19 Retain existing size 20 Pyrton should maintain a distinct identity separate from Watlington 26, 26a The road network with Watlington would need expansion at 3 points, Pyrton Lane, Cuxham Rd with Britwell Road, and Brook Street with Spring Lane. These would be very expensive, is the council willing to fund this expansion 27 No street lights. No pavements 32 We need to preserve the setting, character and village identity of Pyrton. We need a barrier to prevent the village blending into Watlington 33 Avoid urbanisation. Please avoid streetlights or pavements. Keep hedges and verges for wildlife 34 Pyrton should remain a rural village and not become part of Watlington 36, 36a I think a real threat to Pyrton is the enlarging / rebuilding of houses, totally out of scale with what was there before. This has just as much of an impact as building new houses. There are loopholes in the planning system that makes this possible. 1. I think Pyrton should not be linked to Watlington and the two settlements should be considered as part of the bigger picture. I think the former MOD site is the obvious place to locate houses, supplemented by in-fill here and there. Development does not have to be bad - but it does need to be high quality design, sympathetic to its surroundings and appropriate in scale. The Chitterns Building Design Guide is a good model / set of principles. 2. Many unnecessary small journeys are made by car when they could be made by bike or foot. There is no safe cycle lane, footpath linking Watlington and Pyrton. I think this is essential and would be used for leisure as well as utilitarian purposes. I work for the Chitterns Conservation Board as Access Officer, so would be happy to advise / assist with plans / initiatives to improve walking / November

45 cycling links. Pyrton / Watlington should be a showcase of how it could be done - it is flat, there is already a strong culture of walking / cycling in the area, the main barrier is traffic. Annette Venters, tel weissy_uk@yahoo.co.uk 38 Preservation of the conservation area which is a fundamental asset of Pyrton 40 Care to keep the parish individual (not adding to larger parish i.e. Watlington) 44 The universal problem of pressure for development for future may be existing, propelling expansion out of control 45 I want to keep a rural, unmodernised feel in the village. I don't think we need any more mirrors, dog-poo holders etc. in such a small village. 48 Development plans in Watlington (homes and relief road) causing unwanted coalescence 49 Excessive rise in rental values 51 Leave things as they are! 52, 52a Limited development and retain character 55 No 56 Watlington being involved in Pyrton matters 58 No 59 No 60 Working in partnership with Watlington PC to achieve improvements for all 61 All addressed 62 Over developed 63 Over development 66 The additional points / concerns raised by respondents that had not already been covered that could be addressed through the plan include the following: No street lights No pavements No gated developments Preservation of Pyrton Heritage Should be a way of diverting traffic up Howe Hill and Xmas Common to M40 access at Stokenchurch P. Lane is a single track road at Watlington end There should be a "single track road" sign at Clare Hill end of Knightsbridge Lane and encourage A40 / M40 access through Stoke Talmage Must preserve Pyrton s heritage as an ancient parish Protect the boundaries of the village Concerned that Watlington will displace its development requirements onto Pyrton. The plan should aim to prevent this Pyrton should retain its identity as a rural village, separate from Watlington with green spaces in between Preserve the village as much as possible Over intensive housing See supplementary response 17 Retain the charm of Pyrton Retain existing size The road network with Watlington would need expansion at 3 points, Pyrton Lane, Cuxham Rd with Britwell Road, and Brook Street with Spring Lane. These would be very expensive, is the council willing to fund this expansion Preserve the setting, character and village identity of Pyrton Keep hedges and verges for wildlife November

46 Threat of enlarging / rebuilding of houses, totally out of scale with what was there before The former MOD site is the obvious place to locate houses, supplemented by in-fill here and there. Development does not have to be bad - but it does need to be high quality design, sympathetic to its surroundings and appropriate in scale. The Chitterns Building Design Guide is a good model / set of principles There is no safe cycle lane, footpath linking Watlington and Pyrton. This is essential and would be used for leisure as well as utilitarian purposes. Preservation of the conservation area which is a fundamental asset of Pyrton Care to keep the parish individual Avoiding out of control expansion Keep a rural, unmodernised feel in the village Excessive rise in rental values Limited development and retain character Working in partnership with Watlington PC to achieve improvements for all Over development November

47 Q20 - Do you have any more thoughts or comments that you would like to make the neighbourhood plan group aware of? How to use the charity lands e.g. a wildlife preserve or community play area 2 We need to consider how best to preserve and use the Pyrton Charity lands 4 We do not wish the population of Pyrton to be dramatically increased by the building of houses 14 See supplementary response 17 When I wake in the morning, I hear birds singing not road noise. When I doze off in the evening, I hear quiet not people talking loudly as they leave the pub. I want to keep that 19 The history of the area 26, 26a Should we work with those trying to develop the Watlington neighbourhood plan rather than squabbling, we are inextricably linked 27 One likes to feel the affected views would be acceptable to those who actually live in Pyrton Village. 2. Retain the Parish as a separate (i.e. not merged) entity 45 Lack of speed limits on road between Stoke Talmage and Knightsbridge Lane (residential although sparse) very dangerous 51 No 52, 52a No 56 No 59 No 60 No 62 Final comments include the following: How to use the charity land e.g. a wildlife preserve or community play area Need to consider how best to preserve and use the Pyrton Charity land Do not wish the population of Pyrton to be dramatically increased by the building of houses See supplementary response 17 Retain the tranquility of the parish The history of the area Should we work with those trying to develop the Watlington neighbourhood plan rather than squabbling, we are inextricably linked Retain Pyrton s identity and keep it separate from Pyrton There is a lack of speed limits on the road between Stoke Talmage and Knightsbridge Lane which is very dangerous November

48 Consultation Statement Appendix E 1. Questionnaire 1 letter, 2 September 2015

49 Addresses to be entered 2 September 2015 Our Reference: 6421 Dear Sir / Madam Pyrton neighbourhood plan consultation exercise Terence O Rourke has been invited to work with the parish of Pyrton, to guide and inform it during the preparation of a neighbourhood plan for the community. A neighbourhood plan provides communities with the power to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and shape the development and growth of their local area. To spread awareness of the decision to prepare a neighbourhood plan, and to encourage parishioners to provide their initial views and opinions regarding how they would like to see the future of the parish, a leaflet and questionnaire were sent via post to all households within the parish. I am writing to inform you that there is still time to return your completed questionnaires and ensure your views are taken into account. In short, the more completed questionnaires that are received from members of the parish and the greater the input from as many in the community as possible, the more representative the plan will be. If you have lost or disposed of the questionnaire, please note that further copies are available and can be obtained from John Curtis, whose contact details are as follows: John Curtis Lothlorien, Pyrton, OX49 5AP john_curtis@outlook.com The community will be able to comment further on matters as the plan develops once the questionnaires have been received and their results analysed, but as this initial consultation will set the context for further consultation exercises, it is important that as many completed questionnaires as possible are received, at this first stage.

50 We hope that you are interested in contributing towards the preparation of a neighbourhood plan for the parish of Pyrton and look forward to hearing your views in due course. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact John Curtis, whose contact details are provided above, or myself, via (pyrton@torltd.co.uk) or telephone ( ). Yours faithfully, Luke Vallins Planning Assistant Terence O Rourke cc John Curtis