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Fenland 50 - Local Plan Scoping Consultation Survey

We’re starting work on Fenland’s new Local Plan (Fenland 50), looking ahead to 2050. This short survey asks what matters most to you and what evidence we should use. It should take around 8–10 minutes.

Most questions are multiple choice to help us analyse responses.
ABOUT YOU
1.Which best describes you? (Select all that apply)
2.What is your age group?
3.Which of the following best describes your current housing situation?
4.Which best describes your current employment status?
YOUR AREA
5.Where in Fenland do you live, work, or have an interest? (Select all that apply)
WHAT MATTERS TO YOU WHEN PLANNING FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT
6.How important are Fenland’s historic buildings and heritage?
7.How important is the local character of towns and villages?
8.How important is protecting the open countryside and landscapes?
9.How important is wildlife and biodiversity?
10.How important are parks, green spaces and waterways?
11.How important is managing flood risk and water responsibly?
12.How important is it that new development meets high design standards?
HOMES, JOBS AND THE ECONOMY
13.Which types of homes do you think are most needed in Fenland? (Select up to three)(Required.)
14.Which sectors do you think are particularly important for Fenland’s future? (Select up to three)(Required.)
PLACES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
15.How important is it that new development is supported by infrastructure such as roads, schools, healthcare and utilities?
16.Do you think development should be focused in certain places rather than spread evenly across Fenland?
17.What do you value most about living in, working in or visiting Fenland?
18.What do you think are the biggest challenges facing Fenland over the next 25 years?
19.What do you think are the biggest opportunities facing Fenland over the next 25 years?
20.Thinking about Fenland in 2050, which statement best reflects your view?
21.To what extent do you support the following vision for Fenland’s future?

Plan for a future that works for Fenland — providing homes people can afford, jobs people want, and places people are proud of; backing farming, agri-tech and advanced manufacturing; improving connections within Fenland and to education, health and work opportunities beyond the district; strengthening how our towns and villages function, with the right services in the right places; managing water responsibly; and using opportunities like the Fens Reservoir to raise standards of design and environmental quality for the benefit of current and future generations.
GETTING INVOLVED
We want to make it easier for people to get involved in preparing Fenland 50. The questions in this section ask how you would like to hear about the Local Plan, how you prefer to share your views, and what makes it harder to take part. Your answers will help us understand what works best for different people and communities across Fenland.
22.How would you prefer to be kept informed about Fenland 50? (Select up to three)(Required.)
23.How would you prefer to share your views as the Local Plan develops? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
24.Are there any barriers that make it harder for you to take part in planning consultations?
25.What would make it easier for you to get involved in future Local Plan consultations? (Select up to two)(Required.)
26.Is there anything else you’d like us to know about how you would like to be involved?
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