survey results

Heading	Sub Heading	Yes	No	N/A
HOUSING
1 If the number of houses in the village were to increase, how do you think such growth should be arranged?	a By continuing the existing policy of infilling areas within the village boundary?	209	45	46
	b By extending the village boundary?	72	145	83
2 The current conservation area is shown on the attached plan 2	a Do you think it should be changed?	26	240	34
3 The conservation area is protected by legislation and planning applications have to be approved as appropriate in scale, character and materials. New buildings outside of this area can be constructed in other materials. What should be considered when selecting materials for these? Circle any you think appropriate.	a Materials in keeping with the older elements of the village eg stone and slate tiles?	212	26	62
	b Materials in keeping with more recent developments e.g. brick/concrete tiles?	86	108	106
	c Selection of materials should be based on energy conservation?	173	54	73
4 There are houses of varying sizes in Cottesmore. Do you think there is a need for any particular size of home to be built?	a Large executive houses, i.e. four or more bedrooms.	65	131	104
	b Three bedroom houses.	179	37	84
	c Small one or two bedroom  "starter" homes.	165	61	74
	d Blocks of one or two bedroom apartments.	44	149	107
	e Retirement living apartments.	168	56	76
5 Do you think any new  dwelling in the village should be higher than two storeys?		16	267	17
6 Should any new developments have a stipulated housing density, which ensures the existing village appearance and character is maintained.		273	9	18

ENVIRONMENT and FACILITIES
7 Do you think any of the following will improve the appearance of the village? Mark any that you agree with.	a Improvement in the condition of kerbs pavements and footpaths.	171	74	55
	b Litter bins, street signs and street lights to be in keeping with the traditional character of the village.	239	24	37
	c Do you think there are too many public signs around the village or too few?	51	141	108
8 Cottesmore has a church, post office, pub, chip shop, garage, a very convenient waste disposal site, village hall, a sports and social club, numerous clubs and an excellent communications system via The Village Link as well as high speed broadband. Would any of the following suggestions be an improvement to the village?	a A GP surgery even if only available on a part time basis.	203	66	31
	b Modernisation of the village hall including improved insulation and heating.	183	59	58
	c Do you think Cottesmore should have some allotments?	151	88	61
	d If  there should be allotments where should they be	5	5	290
	e. Would you be interested in having an allotment?	61	200	39
9 The two main areas of open space in the village are the Pastures and space by  ground by the tennis courts and the football pitches. Are these spaces important to you		199	64	37
10 Considering the Pastures, do you think the use and quality of this space would be improved by:	a Making  it into a public park with flower beds, comfortable seating and play equipment for small children.	144	105	51
	b Planting trees  to form a small wood.	93	142	65
	c Planting a wild flower Meadow to increase the insect, butterfly and bee population.	162	90	48
11 Considering the other open space by the tennis courts  and the football pitches	a Would you like some of this to be made  into a public park with flower beds and comfortable seating and a play area for children?	168	85	47
	b Should some of the space be made into a bowling green?	146	92	62
	c Should some of the space be made into a bmx/skateboard park?	90	158	52
12. Do you think that all the new housing developments should be built with an open space for recreation?		225	45	30
13. Are there some open spaces that you would like to be made into recreational area now?		16	8	276
14 Access to open countryside is restricted by the lack of footpaths. Would any of the following be important improvements to you?	a. The existing public footpath shown on map 2  be made usable throughout the year with an improved surface in sections that are currently impassable in inclement weather	188	70	42
	b  A footpath/cycle/scooter path along Exton Road past Hambleton Bakery to join up with the  existing footpath at the corner with Exton	229	44	27
	c Negotiating the provision of "permissive" footpaths (in accordance with an aim of the Rutland Rights of Way Improvement Plan) to provide circular routes for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and mobility scooter drivers.	224	33	43

	d Are there any other places that you would like to have a footpath? If so please write in the space below or at the end	62	121	117
15 The most recent census showed that there are many older people living on their own in the village. While there are a number of clubs already it may be that not all interests are catered for or that impaired mobility stops residents from getting to them. Do you think any of the following might be of interest (not just for the elderly)?	a A regular “drop in” time at the social club or the pub or some other venue where company may always be found.	196	38	66
	b An outing club to theatre, cinema or concerts in nearby towns with lift sharing from those with transport.	183	46	71
	c New clubs. If you have a particular interest that others might share list it below or at the end.	0	2	298
16 The army helped with the bonfire last year are there  any other ways they could integrate with the Village.	d New	2	2	296
17 If there any other facilities or improvements to facilities that you would like to see in the village please write here or in the space at the end.		2	0	298

TRANSPORT AND ROAD SAFETY		84	174	42
18 Surveys in previous years have shown that very few vehicles travel at speeds above 30 mph through the village, however the perception is different. Which of the following measures do you think would help you to feel more at ease when walking along Main Street?	a A reduction of the speed limit to 20 mph	70	175	55
	b A reduction of road width  by increasing grass verges forcing cars to slow.	115	125	60
	c A clearer definition of kerbs to  make the road appear narrower and slow traffic	125	121	54
	d Placement of rumble strips at each end of village.	201	59	40
	e A change of the signing priorities for the A1(North) in Oakham so that traffic is directed along the A 606 towards Stamford?	207	56	37
	f. Seek a limit on Heavy Goods Vehicles through the Village	194	60	46
19 A lot of customers of the two shops want to be able to park close to them, but unfortunately, this creates a major hazard. Do you think any of the following measures would be helpful in resolving the parking problems?	a A parking bay on the Chip Shop side of the road	101	147	52
	b Posts on the pavement near at the edge of the kerb to prevent pavement parking	204	63	33
	c Clearer parking layout in front of The Sun public house.	211	48	41
	d Improved  signage  to the public car park at the village community hall	95	161	44
20 An increase generally in the number of vehicles has raised concern about the safety of some road junctions. Do you think any of the following would be helpful?	a A small roundabout at the junction of Toll Bar, Exton Road and Greetham Road	183	66	51
	b Improved sight lines at the Market Overton, Ashwell, Main Road junction	7	3	290
	c. Are there any other junctions that you consider to be a problem? If so write which ones at the end and include the question number 20c	132	105	63
	d Creating a rumble strip on Rogues Lane before Westland Road to slow traffic before the junction with the B668.	147	108	45
	e  Should the speed limit signs (30 or 20) on the Oakham Road, be moved further out of Cottesmore to where the 50mph sign is now?	162	77	61
	F would you like the responsible authority to take more action over irresponsible parking in the village.	177	59	64
21 if you travel out of Cottesmore for work, shopping or leisure, do you think any of the following would be useful	a More frequent bus services to Oakham and Melton Mowbray.	205	39	56
	b A regular bus to Stamford.	84	174	42

ECONOMY
22 About 100 people, not including Kendrew Barracks or self-employed, work within the village. Do you think any of the following should be encouraged to increase the opportunities for employment within the village?	a The development of light industry start up units.	74	159	67
	b. If so where should they be see map	0	8	292
	c. The development of small office units	68	141	91
	d. If so where should they be ? see map	1	1	298
	e The development of retail premises and, in principle, support for the change of use of  residential premises in the centre of the village to retail.	119	120	61
	f Encourage and support guest houses and B&Bs	205	39	56
23 How many, if any, members of your household are self-employed?		58		242
24 Do you think either of the following would help increase the number of people who run a business from home?	a Self employed group where people can share information about e.g. web site designers, book keeping services, small business accountants, print firms	152	78	70
	b A trade directory/website  listing all businesses  and services available locally	196	48	56

ENERGY
25 The cost of energy is a major problem for everyone. Advice is available but may be confusing and not everyone can access the internet to gather information or check comparison websites. Do you think any of the following would help?	a.         a.Improved information about the existing local advisory services for energy saving and grant availability?	207	33	207
	b. Help with changing suppliers?	153	76	153
	c Some communities are reducing their costs by community buying schemes. Would you be interested in such a scheme	172	78	172
26. Solar panels are being installed by individuals and large scale solar farms are being developed in some areas of the country.	a. Do you think  restrictions on solar panels in conservation areas should be changed to allow more to be installed?	108	142	108
	b  Do you think there are any attractive areas near the village that should be protected from solar panels being erected? If so please write which they are here or at the end.	0	8	0
27. Some communities are producing their own energy from wind turbines and reducing the energy costs of the whole community.	a Would you be interested in a community wind turbine scheme to reduce your energy costs?	105	153	105
	b Where do you think it a community wind turbine should be sited? Please write below.	0	0	0