Appendix 3 - Consultation Questions

This appendix provides a consolidated list of the questions asked throughout the consultation document. 

About You

Questions 1-4 relate to the personal details of the respondent

  1. Name:
  2. Organisation (if applicable):
  3. Email Address:
  4. Home Address:

These details are required for verification and transparency purposes and so we cannot accept anonymous responses. Personal data will be processed in line with our Planning Policy Privacy Notice.

The Vision and Measurable Outcomes

Question 5

How important do you feel each of the identified national considerations are when determining the key priorities of our vision and measurable outcomes? Please explain your answers, particularly if you have commented that any of the identified considerations are unimportant.

Question 6

How important do you feel these locally specific considerations are when identifying the ‘key priorities’ of our vision and measurable outcomes? Please explain your answer, particularly if you have commented that any of the identified considerations are unimportant.

Question 7

Are there any other strengths, weaknesses, opportunities or threats we should consider when determining the 'key priorities' of our vision and measurable outcomes? Please explain your answer.

Question 8

Please identify any additional considerations you believe to be of relevance when identifying the 'key priorities' for the vision and measurable outcomes of our next Local Plan. Please explain your answer.

The Spatial Strategy

Question 9

Do you agree with the considerations we have identified to inform preparation of the housing requirement for Shropshire? Please explain your answer, particularly if you disagree with any of the identified considerations. 

Question 10

Are there any other considerations you believe should inform the preparation of the housing requirement for Shropshire? Please explain your answer. 

Question 11

Do you agree with the considerations we have identified to inform preparation of the employment land requirement for Shropshire? Please explain your answer, particularly if you disagree with any of the identified considerations. 

Question 12

Are there any other considerations you believe should inform the preparation of options for the employment land requirement for Shropshire? Please explain your answer. 

Question 13

Do you agree with these 'key principles' for the approach to the distribution of development in Shropshire? Please explain your answer, particularly if you disagree. 

Question 14

Do you agree that the characteristics of our communities form an appropriate ‘starting point’ when determining the distribution of development in Shropshire? Please explain your answer.

Question 15

Do you agree with the methodology and conclusions outlined in the draft Shropshire Community Hierarchy? Please explain your answer, particularly if you disagree with the methodology and/or conclusions of the draft Shropshire Community Hierarchy.

Question 16

Do you agree that the infrastructure capacity, demand, constraints and opportunities associated with our communities should form an important consideration when determining the distribution of development in Shropshire? Please explain your answers, particularly if you disagree. 

Question 17

Are there any additional matters we should consider when determining the distribution of development in Shropshire? Please explain your answer. 

Question 18

Do you agree our spatial strategy should ensure proportionate consideration is given to non-designated heritage assets and areas of archaeological potential? Please explain your answer. 

Question 19

Do you agree our spatial strategy should support achievement of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy - maximising the potential of the locations identified where action can provide the greatest benefit for biodiversity and the wider environment? Please explain your answer. 

Question 20

Are there any other areas or assets you believe should be identified for conservation or enhancement within our spatial strategy? Please explain your answer.

Identifying and Assessing Sites

Question 21

In your opinion, how important is it for the next Local Plan to include allocations for these uses?

  • Residential or residential-led mixed use development.
  • Development of specialist housing for older people.
  • Gypsy & traveller pitches.
  • Employment or employment-led mixed use development.
  • Retail and leisure development.

Please explain your answer.

Question 22

In your opinion, how important is it for the next Local Plan to include allocations or areas of search for these uses? 

  • Sand & gravel aggregate working. 
  • Crushed rock aggregate working.
  • Renewable energy generation.

Please explain your answers.

Question 23

Do you agree with our proposed site identification methodology outlined in the draft Site Identification and Assessment Methodology Document? Please explain your answer.

Question 24

Are there any other sources of site we should consider?

Question 25

Do you agree with our proposed site assessment methodology outlined in the draft Site Identification and Assessment Methodology Document? Please explain your answer.

Question 26

Are there any other factors we should consider within our assessment?

Policy Areas

Question 27

Do you agree with these identified ‘broad policy areas’ that would be addressed in our next Local Plan? Please explain your answers. 

Question 28

Are there are other ‘broad policy areas’ that would benefit from being addressed in our next Local Plan? Please explain your answer. 

Effective Engagement

Question 29

To what extent do you agree with our proposed approach to ensuring engagement on the next Local Plan is:

a/ Proportionate, with three stages of consultation consistent with Government guidance.

b/ Clear, though use of plain English and avoidance of acronyms where possible.

c/ Well publicised, through a digital-led approach.

d/ Accessible, through a digital-led approach.

e/ Convenient, supported by a digital consultation response form.

f/ Transparent, with a summary of responses provided.

Please explain your answers.

Question 30

Are there any other criteria we could use to ensure our consultations are clear, well publicised, accessible, convenient and transparent - particularly where they can support us engaging hard to reach groups?  

Please explain your answer.

Evidence

Question 31

Is there any other evidence you feel we may need to inform our next Local Plan that would be relevant and proportionate?  Please explain your answer. 

Question 32

Please provide comments on other matters of relevance to the ‘scope’ of our next Local Plan. 

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