Parish Plan Questionnaire F. Environment

 

1. How would you describe the appearance of the Parish?

good / reasonable / poor (circle one)

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1. What are the most positive aspects of the Parish environment?

(Put a number 1-6 in the box, in order of preference, where 1 is your favourite)

1 – 6

Buildings
Wildlife
Landscape
River
Footpaths
Clean air & water

 

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      1. What do you think would improve and enhance the environment of the Parish?

 

Tick

More footpaths
Less dog-fouling
Less litter / fly-tipping
No more phone masts
More benches & seats

 

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      1. Do you think there is a problem with pollution in the Parish?

 

No

(Tick) Yes No opinion

Traffic noise
Noise from people
Aircraft noise
Air pollution
Water pollution
Light pollution
Other

 

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      1. Would you support the following ?

(assuming appropriate planning controls were in place)

No

(Tick) Yes No opinion

Solar panels on houses (for water heating)
Domestic wind turbines
Photovoltaic “slates” on houses (for generating electricity)
Bio gas (energy from animal/human waste)
Better use of “grey” water (from baths, sinks) for toilets
Better storage of rain water (for garden use)
Water meters
Other

 

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      1. Would you welcome further information / advice on energy-saving schemes?

 

Yes / No (Circle one)

7. In the box, tick the items which you recycle:

(Tick)

Glass
Plastic bottles
Tins / cans
Paper
Cardboard
Tin foil
Clothes
Shoes
Garden waste
Tetra packs
Food waste
Other

 

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      1. Would you welcome any help / advice on home composting?

 

Yes / No (circle one)

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         1. For what purposes do you use public footpaths, bridleways and byways

in the Parish?

(Tick)

Leisure walking
Dog walking
Horse riding
Cycling
Access route
Walking to work
Bird / wildlife watching
Running
Other

 

If you encounter any of the following problems when using the public footpaths in our Parish, please tick the appropriate box(es):

( Tick)

Lack of information (e.g. maps).
Farm animals
Poorly maintained gates / stiles
Stiles not always dog friendly
Barbed wire
Vehicular traffic
Poor sign-posting
Unruly dogs
Poor surface (e.g. muddy)
Overgrown vegetation
Flooding
Other

 

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            1. Would you be interested in learning more about local wildlife?

 

Yes / No (circle one)

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               1. Are you aware of the activities of bodies such as East Devon AONB /

Devon Wildlife Trust etc. ?

Yes / No (circle one)

13.Would you be interested in:

a) a local produce exchange/market?

Yes / No (circle one)

b) a community orchard?

Yes / No (circle one)