Felsted Neighbourhood Plan Presentation – 14 th May 2016 RCCE - Housing Needs Survey Results FNPSG - Youth Survey Results Refreshment Break FNPSG - Estate Agents Survey Results FNPSG - Community Amenities
Felsted Vision Felsted will sustain and grow a vibrant rural community by providing opportunities and amenities for 21 st Century living that respect, protect and enhance its historic heritage and environment.
Agenda • Welcome – Roy Ramm - Chairman FNPSG • Presentation – Ed Rigby - Rural Housing Enabler RCCE – The RCCE Housing Needs Survey Results • Youth Survey – Iain Crawford – Vice Chairman FNPSG – The FNPSG Youth Survey Results • Estate Agents Survey – Roy Ramm – Lead on Housing FNPSG – The FNPSG Estate Agents Survey Results Community Amenities – Roy Ramm – Chairman FNPSG – Thoughts on long term viable Amenities / Housing – Feedback Form – please complete before you leave.
Housing Needs Survey Felsted March 2016
Context and Methodology In January 2016 Felsted Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group worked with the Rural Housing Enabler (RHE) to carry out a Housing Needs Survey in the parish. The aim of the survey was to determine the existing and future levels of housing need of local people. A Housing Needs Survey was delivered to each dwelling in the parish. The survey pack included a covering letter, a questionnaire and a freepost envelope to make it as easy as possible for respondents to return their forms. The survey also included contact details for the Rural Housing Enabler to allow respondents to ask further questions or request more surveys if needed.
Closing date for the survey was 21 st February 2016. 1,085 forms were distributed. 347 completed or partially completed forms were returned to the RHE giving the survey a 32% response rate. The response rate is above the county average of 25%. Of the 347 households who completed Part 1 of the survey, 47 households went on to complete or partially complete Part 2 of the survey. The full table of results can be seen in Appendix 5. Percentages shown are percentages of returned forms (347=100%) unless otherwise stated.
PART 1 – You and Your Household
Figure 2: Size of property (Bedrooms)
Figure 3: Tenure
Figure 4: Years of residence in the parish
Figure 5: Size of households
Figure 6: Age of respondents
Figure 7: Gender of respondents
Figure 8: Location of respondents
Figure 9: Family members moving out of the parish
Figure 10: Need to move within 5 years Figure 11: in 5 or more years
Figure 12: Those in housing need wishing to remain in the parish
Figure 13: Interested in Downsizing
Figure 14: residents working in the parish & adjoining parishes
Figure 15: In favour of affordable Figure 16: In favour of open housing development market housing
PART TWO - Housing Need 78 Households indicated that they had a need for alternative accommodation by answering question 7 in part 1 of the survey. Of the 78 households who indicated a need in part 1 of the form, 31 declined to complete any of part 2. Therefore, no data is recorded for them. For the purposes of Part 2, the percentage shown is the percentage of those in housing need who have completed or partially completed Part 2 (47=100%) unless otherwise stated.
Figure 17: When people need to move
Figure 18: Current Tenure
Figure 19: Preferred Tenure
Figure 20: Local Authority Housing Register
Figure 21: Accommodation Required
Figure 22: Bedrooms Required
Figure 23: Special Needs & Adaptations
Figure 24:Reason for requiring alternative accommodation
Figure 25: Age of respondents in housing need
Figure 26: Gender of respondents
Figure 27: Type of household
Figure 28: Number of Bedrooms
Figure 29: Will the new household be claiming Housing Benefit/Universal Credit?
Figure 30: Gross monthly income
Figure 31: Savings
Assessment of Need Analysis has been carried out to assess the affordability of open market and affordable housing for each respondent. Whilst analysing the results to provide a recommendation, practical considerations were taken into account, such as income, savings levels and the age of respondents compared to their desired tenure. Some respondents aspire to own a share of their home but, in reality, cost may still be prohibitive and renting is likely to be the only available option. In some instances income levels were not high enough to support a household on any form of tenure within Felsted in current market conditions.
Table 1: Feasibility Assessment
Recommendation Forty-seven forms were completed indicating a need for some form of housing. Of these forty-seven forms, seventeen have been discarded due to a lack of information or because respondents did not meet the necessary income threshold. The identified need is for: • 12 units for Open Market • 3 Units for Shared Ownership • 14 Units for Affordable Housing • 1 Starter Home Following general planning guidance this would lead to a recommendation of 14 units
Breakdown of the 14 units recommended • 2 x 2 Bedroom Bungalows on the open market • 2 x 2 Bedroom Houses on the open market • 1 x 3 Bedroom Bungalow on the open market • 1 x 3 Bedroom House on the open market • 1 x 2 Bedroom House for shared ownership • 1 x 2 Bedroom physically adapted bungalow at affordable rent • 2 x 2 bedroom bungalows at affordable rent • 2 x 2 Bedroom houses at affordable rent • 2 x 3 Bedroom houses at affordable rent
Youth Survey • Felsted Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group conducted a Youth Survey to assess the priorities of young people living in the parish. • The questions aimed to determine how young people see the future of the parish and what they would change. • Where possible the data collected, was compared to data collected by the earlier Felsted Parish Plan.
Your Age 0 - 4 Years 16 - 18 Years 6% 15% 5 - 11 Years 39% 12 - 16 Years 40%
How long have you lived in Felsted? 16+ Years Blank 10% 2% 11 - 15 Years 17% 0 - 5 Years 46% 6 - 10 Years 25%
Two favourite things about living in Felsted? Miscellaneous Blank Countryside, 2% 8% fields in which Close to to walk dogs, schools rural setting 8% 33% The parks, greens and activities 14% Small, quiet, Good safe village, amenities and good facilities (inc. community village shop) 21% 14%
Is there anything you dislike about living in Felsted? Traffic Blank, congestion, "nothing" speed and 34% horses 17% Not enough facilities, not enough to do 10% Too much development 9% Not enough Lack of bus Miscellaneous safe services and 14% pavements bus shelters 7% 9%
Where do you go to school / college?
How do you travel to school/college? Blank, N/A Lift/Taxi 5% 3% Bike/Scooter 3% School Bus Car 13% 38% Bus Walking 18% 20%
Do you attend any clubs, groups or organizations within Felsted? No 58% Yes 42%
If yes, which? Cubs, Beavers, Blank, "No Brownies appropriate 28% clubs" 19% Youth Club, Kids Club 9% Bell Ringing, Church Sports: Blue 9% Hornets, Rugby, Horse Village Events, Riding British Legion 22% 13%
Do you use any sports/recreational facilities? No 35% Yes 65%
If yes, which? Blank, N/A All 11% 2% School playing Playing fields fields 29% 2% MUGA 11% Playing fields (Bannister Green, Willows Green) Play area 11% 20% Park (general) 14%
In an ideal world, what extra facilities would you like to see? Nothing 13% Extra sports facilities Miscellaneous 40% 11% A youth club 5% Better bus services, cleaner bus stops 9% More Safer places to takeaways/ play, walk dogs eateries 9% 13%
Would you like to live in Felsted? No 40% Yes 60%
If not, why not? Blank Would prefer 20% to live elsewhere 33% No affordable housing 7% Not enough facilities 7% Too much Not enough development jobs 13% 7% Traffic 13%
Would you like to work in Felsted? Yes 31% No 69%
If not, why not? Blank Limited 26% opportunities 41% It's boring 3% Don't know Want to work 15% elsewhere 15%
Refreshment Break
Estate Agents Survey
Objective and Methodology Objective Ascertain the industry participants’ views on the extent and types of properties in demand to buy or rent in Felsted Methodology Using a questionnaire as a script, approaching residential estate agents transacting in properties in Felsted and asking about: – Relative demand for properties for sale and rent – The size and price range of properties in demand – Who the purchasers are, where they come from and – What attracts purchasers to Felsted Questionnaire was based on similar surveys conducted by other neighbourhood planning groups. Researching property websites (Rightmove and Zoopla etc) to cross check
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