Feedback from the Hermitage Green questionnaire which was closed 2nd February 2008
Firstly many thanks for the time and effort that you have put in to providing feedback on the topics required. Matt Frost and I can now use your feedback to:
32 properties responded to the questionnaire and the results are detailed
below.
If the numbers for any answer do not add up to 32, then that is because some
people did not answer all the questions.
For more information on the proposed play area, please click
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YES |
NO |
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Do you have internet access? |
31 |
1 |
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Will you use the website to find out
information about the community? |
28 |
3 |
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Would you like a Parish Council Notice
Board located in Hermitage Green? |
13 |
14 |
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Are you in favour of the low level
lighting? |
19 |
13 |
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The children’s Play Area for Hermitage
Green, would you like to |
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a.
Keep as the original Plan |
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b.
Keep as the proposed Modified Plan, located in the northern corner of
the green |
7 |
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c.
Reduce size but locate in a central position |
4 |
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d.
We
don’t need a play area at all |
21 |
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e.
I
have another suggestion |
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Do you think that the Barbed Wire to the
fence alongside the path from the development to the main road is an
issue? |
19 |
12 |
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Do you wish to receive further updates and
information regarding Hermitage Green? |
30 |
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We will take this information and pass on to the Hermitage Parish
Council, West Berkshire Council and Banner Homes
There were also additional points raised by those that responded and these are
highlighted below.
The comments below are taken directly from the
questionnaires returned.
To view the comments either click on the topic below, or scroll the page down to the topic that you want.
The Play area
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Parking
Please can people park appropriately within the development, where possible,
please can they use their drives, and where provided the appropriate parking
spaces.
Specifically around the apartments and from number1 to number 8, also along the
side of the green from number 8 to number 23
May it be suggested that the parking spaces provided for the first group of
houses on the left as you drive in be used, there are 7 spaces provided for them
to park their cars and to date I have only seen a rusting beetle parked there.
There really is no need to park in the road whilst spaces are empty.
We would suggest parking restrictions opposite driveways
It would be good to have security lighting in the parking area between number 5
and number 6 as it's very dark at night.
The road sweeper and other commercial vehicles (vans etc) are a nuisance and
detract from the general ambience of the area.
I am fed up with the lorry parked on the road.
People should park their cars in the parking spaces provided as you enter the
development. With vehicles parked along the road (and some facing the wrong way)
it does not look good but more importantly restricts the view when driving in or
out of the development. Can people also not park around the green as this also
restricts viewing when arriving or leaving the development.
I was disappointed to read that somebody had complained about the road-sweeper
as we feel that the parking is very considerate and it does not cause a problem.
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The two excavations on opposite sides of the road
between number 5 and 6
This is a hazard to both vehicles and pedestrians and has been there
for many months. Why has this taken so long to complete
Does anyone know who is responsible for the excavation both sides of the road as
we come into the green? Is this Banner Homes or a Utility Company
The two holes that have been dug and left are a hazard and eyesore as we walk
and drive in and out of Hermitage Green. Can you please help to find out who is
responsible and remedy?
I want to see the road works on the bend removed.
When will the road works as you enter the estate be completed
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Parish Council Notice Board
Feelings are mixed on this from yes we would like one, to no we do not want one
and it may be a source for graffiti and vandalism. It was also felt that by not
having a notice board in the development encourages residents to visit the
village hall and village shop/post office to understand latest news and
information within the village. This will be fed back to the parish council at
the next meeting.
We feel that there is adequate provision for notice boards without the need for
one on the development. Having to visit the village hall or shop engages people
with the village community. The provision of a website is useful. further a
notice board could attract vandalism
We do not want a notice board, we like the idea that going to the village shop
means that you can find out about the village, and support the village shop and
post office.
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Low Level Lighting within the development.
Views on this varied, some would like it as long as it is low level, some do not
want it to ensure that the light pollution is kept to a minimum and to not spoil
the aspect of the green. this will be raised with the Parish Council, Banner
Homes and West Berkshire Council, however it must be understood that the wish to
have street lighting goes against the Village Plan.
We are surprised that the village plan does not include street lighting, surely
lighting would give us all better health and safety, and added security.
Any lighting on the development would be totally inappropriate and spoil the
rural location.
Depends what/where planned, lighting around the green would be OK.
In theory I am in favour of low level lighting, but where would the lights start
and end? would this also include security lighting in the car park?
Having moved here it has been wonderful to have no light pollution save for that
given off by properties outside lights and windows. To be able to see the stars
on a clear night is so wonderful. If you go out at night and are worried about
finding the way, take a torch.
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Rubbish Bins
Could it be suggested that all bins are kept out of site at the rear of
properties rather than being kept on your front door step. Not only does it look
awful, it is not a very nice welcome as you drive into Hermitage Green.
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The Roundabout at the end of Station Road
This has very poor sightlines looking up Newbury Road and therefore it
is difficult to see if there is any traffic coming before pulling out. There has
been an accident there recently but do not know the circumstances of how it was
caused.
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The Banner Homes signs at the entrance to the development, now that there is
only one or two houses remaining for sale, is it possible for Banner Homes to
remove their signs from the end of Station Road?
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Stump of Metal sticking out of ground
There is a stump of a sign post adjacent to the hut/substation on the corner of
Station Road / Hermitage Green. It is a trip hazard and needs to be removed.
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Dutch Elm Trees
Can the diseased elm trees be replaced by "Princeton Elms" which are resistant
to Dutch Elm Disease?
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