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• Upper Beeding Parish is 7.25 square miles (4637 acres) in size.• The main settlements are Upper Beeding, Small Dole and Edburton. • Only 8% of the area of the Parish is built upon.• The settlements of Upper Beeding Parish date back many centuries.• The traditional construction has been of knapped flint with mortar and some brickwork and tiled

roofs.• A modest amount of new housing was built in the first half of the century.• In the 1960s and 1970s there was a large amount of house building on the Manor Farm Estate,

Saltings Way and others. These buildings were out of character with the traditional buildings and were placed in high density with relatively narrow roads.

• Population is 3,763, (1828 male / 1935 female), 17% (626) aged between 0-14 years. 85% (3,186) are in good health.

• The Parish has 4 Pubs, 3 Churches, 2 Schools, 12 Shops, 3 Industrial Estates, 3 Mobile Home Sites, 1 Travellers Site, 1,576 Dwellings, 1 Nursing Home, 1 P/T Doctor’s Surgery, 2POs and 25 Retirement/Sheltered Housing Flats.

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Age Spread Comparison 2001 to 2011 Census

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1,988 People in UB Parish Aged Between 16 – 74 & their Occupations

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Key Observations from 2011 Census • The Parish has an ageing population and may be attracting 65 years +• 65- 74 year olds have increased since 2001• Only one Retirement Home (under construction ) and 1 Nursing Home in the Parish.• If the current teenage population want to stay in the Parish in the next 10 years, we

will not have enough accommodation to support them• Car ownership has increased and any new housing proposals have to accommodate

adequate car parking spaces to the proportions of the property.• Nearly half of those working (2806), travel to work by car/van.• Rental accommodation has increased. Is this because housing is not affordable?• There are 161 dwellings which are classed as a second home. • Less people in the Parish since 2001.• Could some elderly release stock/their houses for small families or others to use• Car levels per household of 4 or more cars have vastly increased. (87)• Combination of young & old over next 20 years indicates a housing shortage to come• Decline of 30 - 44 year olds compared to 2001. • Properties overall have increased in the Villages over last 10 years

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Planning Our Own NeighbourhoodResidents have had little say in how they want their communities to grow or change. The Localism Act changed the Planning System and gives local people more control.

‘Neighbourhood Planning’ might not get you fired up but what these changes in practice mean is that, together with others in our area, we can make things happen:

• Get better bus routes• Create a community green space or orchard• Design affordable housing for the area• Run a local enterprise, like a shop, pub or even cinema• Take a local service into our own hands, such as the recycling collection.

Why bother?• To improve the quality of the places we live and work in.• To produce a vision for the future. • We should decide what happens in our community. • It’s something communities have been doing for thousands of years. • The process can be fun! You’ll get to meet new people and discover hidden talents

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UB Neighbourhood Plan Team

Sean Teatum, Chris Warren, Simon Birnstingl, John Rowland, Alan Chilver, Neil Bird,Mike Bray, Chris Verney, Joyce Shaw, Juliet Hindson & Sally Novell-Baker

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Start/PrepClarify why a plan is needed. May 2013COMPLETEDPublicise the intention to produce a plan. June 2013COMPLETEDIdentify and contact key local partners. July 2013 STARTEDDialogue with the local planning authority. July 2013 STARTEDProduce a project plan with costings. July 2013 STARTED

Neighbourhood AreaDetermine the neighbourhood area. July 2013COMPLETEDSubmit neighbourhood area proposal. 22/08/2013COMPLETEDNotice of Consultation 09/09/13 – 21/10/13Horsham & SDNP LPA approval 01/11/2013 ACTUAL 16/12/2013

Neighbourhood Plan Team (managed though PC) Identify & pull together Team August 2013 COMPLETEDHold Initial Team Meeting 11/09/2013 COMPLETEDIdentify Roles & Requirements of the Team 11/09/2013 COMPLETEDProduce Draft Questionnaire 21/09/2013 COMPLETEDFeedback on Draft Questionnaire 28/09/2013 COMPLETEDAgree Final Questionnaire 09/10/2013 COMPLETEDSubmit ideas for Vision Statement 21/09/2013 COMPLETEDFeedback on Vision Statement 28/09/2013 COMPLETEDAgree Vision Statement 09/10/2013 COMPLETEDSubmit ideas on groups in Village 21/09/2013 COMPLETEDFeedback on Groups & Team Ownership 28/11/2013 COMPLETEDAgree Groups & Team Owner 09/01/2014 COMPLETED

Community Engagement & Involvement COMPLETE BY OCT.2014Publicity.Engage local partners.Initial community engagement (broad issues).Provide feedback.

Building the Evidence BaseReview existing evidence.Identify gaps in evidence.Compile new evidence.Analysis of evidence.

Themes, Aims, Vision, Options To Be Expanded/DevelopedIdentify key issues and themes.Prioritise issues and themes.Develop key aims.

Writing the PlanPolicies, proposals, site allocations.Consider sustainability, diversity, equality, delivery.

ConsultationConsultation on plan. * (Min 4 weeks)Amend plan.

SubmissionSubmit to LPA. By JAN. 2015LPA publicises. * (Min 4 weeks)

Independent ExaminationLPA appoints examiner.Examination takes place.Examiner’s Report. By March 2015

ReferendumPublicise referendum. ** (Min 6 weeks)Referendum. / The Plan is Completed By May 2015

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VISION STATEMENT

‘To improve the quality of life for those who live in the Villages of Upper Beeding, Small Dole and Edburton by improving and developing the physical environment, developing an inclusive community and enhancing work and leisure opportunities, whilst protecting the historic elements and open spaces of the Parish’

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Is there enough housing available for local people to buy or rent?

EnoughNot enoughDon't know

What type of housing is most needed?

Young personsFamiliesOlder personsSpecial needsAffordable housingDon't know

How happy are you with parking in the Parish?

Very satisfiedSatisfiedNeither satisfied or dissatisfiedDissatisfiedVery dissatisfiedDon't know

What is Your Age

65+45-4625-4415-2410-14None

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local area as a place to live?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied or dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Don't know

Do you use public transport?

OftenOccasionallyNever

How pleased are you with the bus service in the Parish?

Very satisfiedSatisfiedNeither satisfied or dissatisfiedDissatisfiedVery dissatisfiedDon't know

Do you make use of the recreational facilities in the

Parish?

Sports FieldSports HallMUGA Village HallNone

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Q8. What do you do in your spare time?

Visit friends or have friends round

Meet with friends outdoors

Watch TV/Computer at home

Play/Listen to music

Sports/sport train-ing within your vil-lage

Sports/sport train-ing outside your vil-lage

Youth Club Scouts/Guides/Cubs/BrowniesShopping Skateboarding/Bi-cycle/BMX/Trail bikeChurch activities Visit local towns

Visit cinemas

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Q9. What new activities and facilities would you attend if they were provided

- either in your village or nearby?

Youth Centre Advice and Informa-tion for young people

Public toilets for the Memorial playing Fields

Music eg practice facil-ities

New sports eg basket ball

creative arts eg drama/art/dance

Internet/cyber café Café/coffee shopBike rally track/trials Keep FitMartial Arts Gym facilitiesSkateboard/BMX ramps

Adventure play area

More shops football training ground

Tech shop Football TVs

WHAT OUR YOUTH THINK / WANT

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Feedback on Output from Quetionaire (10% Sample of the Parish)• 335 responses, 281 from UB, 51 from Small Dole and 3 from Edburton. (10%). • 44% responses from over 65s• 89% were Satisfied with the Local Area as a Place to Live (1.5% weren’t)• 98% feel safe at home and walking the streets• 43% said not enough local employment opportunities• 21% often use public transport 51% use it occasionally• 33% were satisfied with public transport• 33% said there was not enough Housing in the Parish• 32% said there was a need for Affordable Housing• 19% said there was a need for Family Housing• 13% said there was a need for Housing for Young People• 12% said there was a need for Housing for Older People• 48% said they did not make use of the Recreation Facilities in the ParishResponses to what most needed improving were: 73% Cement Works 47% Traffic Speed 37% Activities for Teenagers 26% Public Transport 26% Affordable Housing

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Start/PrepClarify why a plan is needed. May 2013COMPLETEDPublicise the intention to produce a plan. June 2013COMPLETEDIdentify and contact key local partners. July 2013 STARTEDDialogue with the local planning authority. July 2013 STARTEDProduce a project plan with costings. July 2013 STARTED

Neighbourhood AreaDetermine the neighbourhood area. July 2013COMPLETEDSubmit neighbourhood area proposal. 22/08/2013COMPLETEDNotice of Consultation 09/09/13 – 21/10/13Horsham & SDNP LPA approval 01/11/2013 ACTUAL 16/12/2013

Neighbourhood Plan Team (managed though PC) Identify & pull together Team August 2013STARTEDHold Initial Team Meeting 11/09/2013COMPLETEDIdentify Roles & Requirements of the Team 11/09/2013 STARTEDProduce Draft Questionnaire 21/09/2013 COMPLETEDFeedback on Draft Questionnaire 28/09/2013 COMPLETEDAgree Final Questionnaire 09/10/2013 COMPLETEDSubmit ideas for Vision Statement 21/09/2013 COMPLETEDFeedback on Vision Statement 28/09/2013 COMPLETEDAgree Vision Statement 09/10/2013 COMPLETEDSubmit ideas on groups in Village 21/09/2013 COMPLETEDFeedback on Groups & Team Ownership 28/11/2013 COMPLETEDAgree Groups & Team Owner 09/12/2013 COMPLETED

Community Engagement & Involvement COMPLETE BY OCT.2014Publicity.Engage local partners.Initial community engagement (broad issues).Provide feedback.

Building the Evidence BaseReview existing evidence.Identify gaps in evidence.Compile new evidence.Analysis of evidence.

Themes, Aims, Vision, Options To Be Expanded/DevelopedIdentify key issues and themes.Prioritise issues and themes.Develop key aims.

Writing the PlanPolicies, proposals, site allocations.Consider sustainability, diversity, equality, delivery.

ConsultationConsultation on plan. * (Min 4 weeks)Amend plan.

SubmissionSubmit to LPA. By JAN. 2015LPA publicises. * (Min 4 weeks)

Independent ExaminationLPA appoints examiner.Examination takes place.Examiner’s Report. By March 2015

ReferendumPublicise referendum. ** (Min 6 weeks)Referendum. / The Plan is Completed By May 2015

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What Now We are going to answer some of your written questions We are going to look for your ideas We are going to seek your help We are going to ask if anyone has anymore questions We are going to have the Raffle!!!!!!