ARLESEY CONSULTATION QUESTIONNAIRE Arlesey Welcome to the first public exhibition in relation to the outline masterplan proposals for development at land at Chase Farm and land west and north-east of High Street, Arlesey Arlesey. This exhibition is a fact finding exercise intended to inform and direct the further development of a masterplan for the site. We are seeking your views on a number of issues so that these can be taken into consideration as the Railway Site Site A507 Stotfold plans evolve. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be consulting Arlesey with members of the local community and local residents, as well as officers of Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) Fairfield Park and other interested parties and statutory consultees, over the future of the site. Land at Arlesey accords with CBC s Adopted Local Development Framework Core Strategy (2009) and Site Allocations (2011) Development Plan Documents (DPDs) as land suitable for a residential-led, mixed use development to meet the District s future housing and employment needs. There is a requirement to create a high quality environment with enhanced amenity provision for the town. CBC s Adopted Core Strategy and Site Allocations DPDs were subject to extensive consultation. Following today s event, consultation responses will be collected and used in the development of outline masterplan proposals. The masterplan will be consulted upon through Stakeholder Group Meetings, Workshops and a second Public Exhibition. The outline masterplan proposals will set out how the land could be developed in the future. Your views, along with those of statutory consultees will, in due course, be included in a statement of community involvement that will be submitted alongside an outline planning application. Please tell us what you think. So that we can register your response, please fill in your name and address details. All personal information supplied will be held securely, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. Your contact details will be used solely in relation to consultation on these proposals and we will not make any personal details public without seeking express permission.
Background information Title: Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr/Other First name: Surname: Address 1: Address 2: Address 3: Address 4: Postcode: E-mail: Telephone: Do you live in Arlesey? Yes No If you do not live in Arlesey, where do you live? Please tick the age category that you fall into: Under 15 15 to 24 25 to 44 45 to 64 65 plus Arlesey Questionnaire 2
1 COMMUNITY FACILITIES Site Allocations Policy MA8 states that development on the site will be subject to: Provision of a town centre with a supermarket, associated retail units and other community facilities. 1a) What type of additional facilities could be provided that would be of greatest benefit to existing and new residents? (for example a gym, space for exercise classes, treatment rooms, youth club, meeting rooms, creche, nursery, cafe, laundry etc...) 1b) With new development of around 1000 new homes and 10-15ha of employment land do you feel that any existing facilities would need to be expanded/improved? 1c) Are there any existing community facilities that you feel are under utilised/outdated? 1d) The proposed provision of a town centre with supermarket, community facilities and retail units would provide the opportunity to create a focal point (a centre of activity) to Arlesey. In your opinion where should the town centre be located? Arlesey Questionnaire 3
2 EMPLOYMENT The Policy states that a high quality business park and other employment opportunities should be provided. 2a) Which types of employment do you feel would be most appropriate to the development (you may tick more than one box): Small scale start up office space Large scale office space Light industrial space Large scale industrial space Retail space Live/work homes 2b) Any additional comments: Arlesey Questionnaire 4
3 TRANSPORT AND MOVEMENT Policy MA8 states that development on the site will be subject to: Provision of a relief road running north along the west of the High Street to the north-east of Arlesey and joining the A507, with high quality environmental improvements providing better access to cyclists and pedestrians 3a) An alternative route will reduce traffic through Arlesey. This provides the opportunity to provide environmental improvements on the high street and at key junctions. In your opinion what environmental improvements could be provided? Tree planting and greening of the route Reduction in road width/change in road surface treatment to signal arrival in the town and to signal a reduction in traffic speed Reduction in traffic speed Introduction of artworks/sculpture More bins New high quality paving surfaces Improved directional signage Widen footpaths Introduction of cycle lanes/shared routes Road crossing places Seating areas More bus stops/ bus shelters Cycle parking Reduction in unnecessary street clutter Other (please specify below) Arlesey Questionnaire 5
Policy MA8 requires: Improvements to bus services and the provision of new routes; New cycle and walking routes within Arlesey and the provision of links to Stotfold and Fairfield Park 3b) Where do you walk and cycle? In your opinion how could cycle and pedestrian access in Arlesey and the wider area be improved? 3c) Are there any existing routes that you are reluctant to use due to safety concerns? 3d) Do you use local buses? Yes No If Yes is there any way in which the service could be improved? If No, would you use buses if you were more closely situated to bus stops; if there was a higher frequency of services; if more routes were introduced? Arlesey Questionnaire 6
The policy requires that development on the site will be subject to: Preparation of a Transport Assessment to help identify the impact of the development on the highway network 3e) Where are the main bottlenecks / traffic problems within Arlesey? Please give details. 3f) Do you find there are problems with parking in Arlesey? Please give details. Arlesey Questionnaire 7
4 GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE/ PUBLIC OPEN SPACE Policy MA8 states that development on the site will be subject to: Provision of substantial areas of strategic, publicly accessible green infrastructure 4a) Which types of open spaces would you like to see provided as part of the new development for use by new and existing residents? (You can tick more than one box). Country Park Formal Town Park Recreation areas for teenagers Play grounds/open space for younger children Sports facilities 4b) Any additional comments or views on the kind of amenity / play space and sporting facilities that you would like to see provided as part of the development: 4c) Do you feel that there are any open spaces/potential wildlife sites in or around Arlesey that could be improved and linked to the wider countryside or new green routes created as part of the proposed development? Please give details. Arlesey Questionnaire 8
5 OTHER INFORMATION Please add any additional comments you would like to make that you feel would help to inform the design of the masterplan proposals: Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. Please now post it in the box provided or post it to us: Arlesey Consultation, c/o Hankinson Duckett Associates, The Stables, Howbery Park, Benson Lane, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8BA We value your comments and are grateful for your input Arlesey Questionnaire 9