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Shaping Romsey's future together

Your town. Your say. Your future.
A Neighbourhood Plan is, once accepted, a legal planning document that says what a community wants from development, which is why your views are so important. This is intended for Romsey residents but you may take part if you live in the surrounding villages because we recognise that Romsey is likely to be your main hub.


Romsey is changing. New homes, new pressures on roads, green spaces and local facilities - and big decisions are being made right now about what gets built, where and how.

This is your chance to make sure those decisions reflect what you actually want.

The Romsey Town Council Neighbourhood Plan is a legally binding document that will shape how Romsey develops over the coming years. In our case it does not generally determine where new housing goes, that is for Test Valley Borough Council. However we can add our thoughts to those decisions, as well as how green spaces are protected, how people get around and what community facilities are prioritised. Once adopted, it carries real planning weight - but only if it reflects the views of the people who live here.

That's why your response matters.

This survey should take ten to fifteen minutes, but the plan it informs will shape Romsey for a decade. We want to hear from everyone - longstanding residents, newer arrivals, families, older people and especially younger residents whose future in this town is longest.

The more people who respond, the stronger our case for the things that matter most to you. We would like to encourage younger residents (5-19) to do the survey as well as adults.

Please complete the survey now — it closes on Sunday 10 May 2026

Please note that all information here is anonymous. Please do not add any personal details.

This survey is brought to you by the Romsey Town Council Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group.
Questions 1-4 are for FOR YOUNGER RESIDENTS (up to 19).
(Perhaps parents can help?)
It is perfectly acceptable for more than one person in a household to complete a survey separately, for example a teenager and a parent.
1.What is your view of these comments
Agree
Not sure
Disagree
Does not apply to me
There are a lot of things to do in Romsey for people of my age.
There should be more to do for younger residents.
I feel safe playing near my home.
I wish that being outdoors was safer - please comment below, why?
I wish there was some big outdoor playing area or just to meet with friends.
I like going to the town centre for the cafes and shopping.
There is not a lot in the town centre for young people.
I am able to safely walk to and from school.
I am able to safely cycle to and from school.
I play computer games.
I love playing outdoor sports like football.
I like to be at home online with social media.
2.Organised activities. Tick all that apply.
3.What would you most like to see in Romsey for your age that isn't here at the moment?
4.What is your age?
You may answer any other questions below but please answer at least question 22.
The rest of the questions are aimed at residents age 20+ but if a younger person is completing this separately please carry on and answer all that you wish to. We encourage this.
5.How do you rate Romsey as a place to live?
6.What do you value most about Romsey? You can tick more than one.
7.GREEN SPACES - Which of the following statements do you you agree with? You can tick all that apply.
Agree
No opinion either way
Disagree
Green spaces are unnecessary in housing developments
Housing mixed with green spaces improves quality of life
Green spaces are needed for recreation
An essential part of a town are green wildlife corridors that link the whole town to the external countryside
Green spaces are not needed
The more green space we have the better we feel
8.EVERYTHING TRAVEL - How do you feel about these statements? Please use the comments box to give more detail if you wish to.
Agree
No opinion either way
Disagree
Not applicable
There should be more dedicated cycleways connecting housing with the town centre.
There should be more pedestrian paths connecting housing and the town centre.
There should be more pedestrian road crossings (please state where in the comment box).
I/we do use buses from home into the town centre.
I/wewould use a bus from home to the town centre if there were one.
I/we would use a bus from home to the railway station if there were one.
I/we would use buses to places outside Romsey if the routes were improved.
Improved pavements and roads are needed..
There should be measures to keep traffic flowing..
Safe pedestrian routes from all areas to schools are essential.
More car parking in the town centre is required.
The situation for people with disabilities meets our needs.
Are there accessibility problems for you in the town centre ? (please specify in the comment box)
9.How do you get around Romsey? (Tick all that apply)
10.How do you usually get to other places (e.g Winchester, Salisbury, Southampton). Please tick all that apply
11.Leisure and hospitality facilities available at the moment - tick all that apply to you. Comment box at the end.
Agree
No opinion either way
Disagree
Not applicable
The formal leisure/sports facilities we have are sufficient at the moment.
More sports facilities would be good. (please detail in comments below)
Informal recreation spaces should be considered more (e.g. for younger residents football, picnics, )
Community facilities (eg community centres, shop,) should be in most housing developments.
There should be more hospitality (cafes and food outlets) around the town.
There are too many food and drink places in the town centre.
The food and drink provision is about right at the moment.
Parks and open spaces are essential for relaxation and wellbeing.
People with disabilities are well catered for.
More leisure provision for youngsters is needed. (specify in comments box)
More and better dedicated public footpaths in and around Romsey for leisure walking would be useful.
More organised events (theatre, cinema, music etc) would be good.
There is enough to do in Romsey for children (of all ages).
We need more for children to do. (Please say what in the comments box)
12.Other facilities and infrastructure that should be provided in or near new developments (with community in mind) .

For new larger developments which of the following would you consider to be important for residents in that area?
Needed
No opinion either way
Not needed
Community centre.
Local shop.
Food outlet (cafe, takeaway etc).
Good pedestrian ways linking housing to each other and the town centre.
Paths for recreational walking.
Cycle ways.
Charging for electric vehicles.
Heat pumps and/or solar panels.
Parking close to houses.
Garages.
Bus links from new developments to town centre/railway station.
More employment in or near new developments.
More employment out of town but nearby.
Green spaces with trees and shrubs.
Green spaces with seats and picnic tables.
More open space for teenagers to be outdoors.
Safe play space for younger children close to homes.
Connected green wildlife corridors
13.Thinking about new developments, what would be important to you?
Agree
No opinion either way
Disagree
Developments should be well designed and look good.
A range of sizes from one bed to four gives a good mix.
Developments should be designed with community in mind.
The safety and security of residents must be a consideration.
The external appearance of the buildings is important.
Prefer traditional style buildings that look like older Romsey.
Newer or modern designs are fine as long as they look attractive and are well built.
Houses should be built with energy efficiency in mind e.g heat pumps, solar, EV charging.
Parking close to my house is important.
I don't mind parking courts/areas behind or near my house.
Consideration should be given to houses being easily adaptable for age or disabilities?
14.HEALTH (NHS Services): it could be that the provision of NHS services will change in the future but at the moment we cannot be certain how. While health services are not in our (Neighbourhood Plan) control, we would like to add something as aspirations of the Romsey community. This sections will give us an idea about what you think will need to be provided in Romsey.(Required.)
Yes
No
Romsey needs a Health and Wellbeing hub.
It should include: 1. a broad range of health and social care support and community based services such as health promotion, community mental health, occupational health, health visiting etc.
2. Voluntary sector services such as CAB, carers together.
3. Mobility aids and services.
4. Some GP services.
NOW ABOUT ONLINE SERVICES: 1. I would welcome more health services being online or telephone.
2. I have the equipment and ability to use these without further help.
3. I would need access to a computer outside the home.
4. I would need help with using a computer or smart phone.
Extra questions: 1: I am happy to use a pharmacy for health advice.
2. It is easy to find out about health an other services that are available in Romsey.
15.What ONE thing would you like to have or change that would improve Romsey for you?
If you or anyone in your household is thinking about moving, buying or renting in the next few years there are a few extra questions below. These will give us essential data on the needs of our residents and are important when discussing housing developments.

If you are definitely NOT thinking about moving, please go to questions 21 and 22
If you ARE or MAYBE thinking about moving in the next ten years could you please help us by answering these additional questions. This is invaluable when considering planning applications.
16.We realise that housing in Romsey is expensive.
17.Would you be:?
18.What type of property would you ideally be seeking?
19.What size of property would you be seeking?
20.People have varying needs and some prefer to live near the centre where walking to shops and facilities is easier.
To help us focus the data please would you complete answers 21 and 22
21.Which age range are you? (This really helps to focus data)
22.What is your postcode area (required so that we can sort the data into areas)(Required.)
That's it!

Thank you so much for helping us with this survey. There can never be promises but it will help us do the best we can to ensure that Romsey will always be a great town in which to live, work and relax.

If you feel that you would like to comment, add detail, or make suggestions for something not covered in the survey please email
NeighbourhoodPlan@romsey-tc.gov.uk
This survey is brought to you by
Romsey Town Council, Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group.
Town Hall. Romsey SO51 8YZ.
Telephone: 01794 512837. Email: info@romsey-tc.gov.uk