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Chapmanslade Parish Council

Voice of the Village

Questionnaire 2017

THE RESULTS

Revision 1, November 2017

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http://www.chapmanslade.org.uk

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http://www.chapmanslade.org.uk/

If you wish to get involved in improving the village

or have any questions about this Results Report

please email [email protected]

or call Adam on 832437

Village Plan Steering Group Members

Adam Oakley (Chair), Peter Allsop, David Arthur, Ian Curtis, John Foster, Tim

Humphries, Lou Knight, Charlene Ridler, Terry Rose

Special thanks to Professor Nigel Brown, OBE, Philip Holihead, Captain RN Retd,

and Phil Jefferson, previous Chair of the Parish Council, for their support and advice

Thanks to everyone who completed the questionnaire

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Chapmanslade Voice of the Village Questionnaire 2017 Results

Revision 1, Nov 2017 1

Dear all,

During the summer a team of volunteers delivered and collected the Village

Questionnaire. We are very pleased that of the 600 delivered to villagers aged 11yrs

and over, a total of 358 were returned which is a very good rate of return.

My thanks to the Village Plan Steering Group for organising the questionnaire and more

recently devoting a very large amount of time to analysing and reporting the results.

Some of the results are as expected and there are some surprises but the information

does provide an insight into the views of the residents of our village. Chapmanslade has

evolved over time and will continue to do so. There will be demands on the

infrastructure of the village, and of the residents to maintain the village facilities.

Based on the results detailed in this report and subsequent village meetings, I am

confident that the Parish Council and all the residents of the village will be better

equipped to plan for the future and ensure that we continue to develop our village for

the benefit of all.

Thanks again to everyone who has been involved in the questionnaire.

Keith Muston

Chair

Chapmanslade Parish Council

Notes about this Results Report

1. The excel spread sheet from which this report was derived can be found on the

village website at: http://www.chapmanslade.org.uk

2. When reading the Results tables given for each Section, the percentages shown

have been calculated using the number of people who answered that particular

question – not the number of people who handed in a Questionnaire.

3. When reading the Results tables, the DNA column shows the number of people

who ‘Did Not Answer’ that particular question.

4. Regarding ‘Comments and Additional Thoughts’. So many villagers provided

comments in response to the questions in the Questionnaire that it was

impossible to reproduce exactly every comment that was made. For this report

some comments and suggestions have been paraphrased so that they can be

counted together. The ‘Frequency’ column shows the number of similar or

exactly the same comments recorded.

5. When attempting to interpret these results, please bear in mind that the results

for each Section are not ‘stand alone’. A broader perspective will need to be

taken by reviewing the results for other Sections, especially Section 6.

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RESULTS SUMMARY

The details of responses can approximately be summarised as follows:

• Traffic and roads:

o There is considerable concern about the volume and speed of traffic through

the village, and the number of large lorries, particularly when the High

Street is congested at either end of the school day.

o No single solution to address traffic issues was clear, but provision of off-

street car parking and traffic calming measures would help.

o Improvement to the pavements and provision of street lighting should be

sought to help pedestrians.

• Community:

o The consensus was that people are pleased to live in Chapmanslade and the

numbers of on-going events are sufficient, although more provision for

young and elderly residents could be made.

• Facilities and utilities:

o There was some agreement that the facilities in the village are good, but that

improvements could be made.

o In particular, toilet facilities at the recreation ground, litter/waste bins and

walking/cycling routes could be improved.

o Broadband, electrical supply and mobile phone reception needs

improvement in some parts of the village.

o Bus services could be improved, with a service to Warminster being most

often requested.

• Natural Environment

o The appearance of the village could be improved, and green spaces should

be protected.

o It was clear that the access to the open countryside was sufficient, but there

were some comments about the need to improve footpaths and bridleways.

• Development

o It was unclear whether there should be new homes in the village; but, if so,

these should be affordable (to buy or rent) and preferably low-rise on a

small development within the village boundary.

o Any development should have off-street parking.

• About You – and your Likes and Dislikes

The majority of residents responding to the questionnaire were 46-75 years old,

either retired or employed by others.

All age groups want to keep fit and active and would support improved facilities

that help to achieve this aim.

Most of us like living in Chapmanslade because of its location, the friendliness of

neighbours and the community spirit. Issues around traffic and the street scene

were cited as being most in need of improvement, with better community facilities

being suggested, in particular a shop/café meeting place.



RESULTS OF SECTION 1. Roads, Pavements, and Traffic

Traffic concerns were high on the list of issues raised by the Voice of the Village initiative. In

this section we want to gain evidence whether this remains a top priority or not, and to gather

your ideas of what might be done to alleviate these problems.

QUESTION Strongly

Agree

Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly

Disagree

DNA

The speed of traffic in the

village is a cause for concern

198

(56%)

112

(32%)

38

(11%)

4

(1%)

0

(0%)

4

The volume of traffic in the

village is a cause for concern

155

(44%)

107

(31%)

77

(22%)

10

(3%)

0

(0%)

7

Traffic congestion at drop-

off and pick-up times at the

school is a cause for concern

207

(59%)

101

(29%)

34

(10%)

7

(2%)

1

(0%)

6

The number of large lorries

using our roads is of concern

136

(39%)

140

(40%)

58

(17%)

11

(3%)

1

(0%)

10

Speed limits should be

extended further from the

village centre

90

(26%)

80

(23%)

77

(22%)

79

(23%)

17

(5%)

13

Traffic calming measures

should be introduced to slow

traffic

105

(31%)

104

(31%)

56

(17%)

54

(16%)

20

(6%)

17

Pedestrians’ safety requires

review regarding:

a. pavements

119

36%)

118

(35%)

63

(18%)

31

(9%)

2

(1%)

23

b. street lighting 58

(19%)

78

(25%)

118

(38%)

41

(13%)

13

(4%)

48

c. road crossing 81

(26%)

117

(38%)

76

(24%)

34

(11%)

4

(1%)

44

Traffic congestion at school

drop-off and pick-up times

could be reduced by:

a. Provision of a car park

off the High Street

136

(43%)

122

(38%)

41

(13%)

14

(4%)

5

(2%)

38

b. Resident only parking

areas on the High St

57

(19%)

69

(23%)

60

(20%)

85

(28%)

31

(10%)

54

c. Yellow lines along the

High Street

64

(21%)

65

(21%)

56

(18%)

80

(26%)

41

(13%)

50



Your Comments and Additional Thoughts - Roads, Pavements, and Traffic

1.1 Traffic Calming / Speeding Frequency

Install SIDs (Speed Indicator Devices) at either end of the village 6

Have speed bumps either end of the village like those in Norton St. Philip 5

No yellow lines because they allow traffic to speed and will not work 5

No speed bumps - they are dangerous / noisy and will not work 2

Traffic calming should be concentrated at both ends of the village 2

Have chicanes or cobbled areas at either end of the village to emphasise speed limit

change to 30mph when entering village centre

2

No chicanes (like Norton St. Philip) 2

20 mph limit along the whole of the High Street 2

Install average speed cameras at either end of the village 2

Exit from Short Street is v. dangerous especially when foliage / verge not cut back 2

Make it less convenient as a through route by having single lane controlled sections

at entrances to village like Westbury Leigh

1

Have more 30 mph speed limit signs 1

Have an updatable sign showing number of vehicles caught speeding each month by

the Speed Watch team

1

Extend 30mph limit past Huntenhull Farm 1

Extending speed limit down Huntenhull Lane has made no difference 1

Extending 30mph limit between Chapmanslade and Short Street - drivers will think

not warranted and may speed up when going along High Street

1

Farm vehicles speed along the lanes 2

More Police speed checks / higher visibility 2

1.2 Traffic Congestion / Safety at School drop-off and pick-up times Frequency

Drop children away from school at parking area(s) e.g. village hall, Barters, Green

Farm, field next to Green Farm, then organise a "walking bus" or a people carrier

21

School should actively address the problem and document in a Travel Plan - with

support from the Police and the community

6

Have a safe school crossing with lights and a crossing monitor 6

Use yellow lines, clearly marked residents-only parking and zigzags to create

passing places and improve visibility

6

Have a crossing in centre of village to link pavements on both sides of the road 4

Encourage parents to car share / car pool 4

Lorries mounting the pavement at congested times is a huge concern for us 2

Reduce the number of children from outside the village (increases the problem) 1

Introduce a bus service for Corsley children now that their school has closed 1

Restrict parking to one side of road only 1

Resident- only parking and double yellow lines would increase parking problem 1

Would only support provision of car park with proper management, i.e. crossing

and crossing monitor

1

Better pavements would encourage more parents / carers to walk to school 1

Have a 20mph speed limit at school times 1

Change parking system by having a parking / drop off area next to school hall (on

current grass area) then exit other side of church by the new houses

1

Residents who think they 'own' a parking space on the road are mistaken and are

just as much a problem for congestion as parents

1

Introduce penalties, tax or fines for parents driving kids to school gates 1

Moving the school is the only way to reduce congestion 2

Let's celebrate having a good school in the village. For 90% of annual daytime

there is no school related congestion. Put up with the congestion 4



1.3 Other Comments Frequency

Poor condition of pavements throughout the village makes it dangerous for the

elderly, young children, wheelchair users and pushchairs 12

Pavement parking forces pedestrians to walk in the road. Particularly dangerous for

the elderly, wheelchair users and buggies 6

Road surface from Dead Maids through Chapmanslade needs re-surfacing as a

priority. Especially dangerous for cyclists 6

Remove or move telephone box at top of Huntenhull Lane because it impedes

visibility 3

Have double yellow lines at dangerous places along the High Street (like the bend

at Green Farm and top of Huntenhull Lane) 3

Pavements should be widened wherever possible as v. narrow in places. Uncut

verges encroaching does not help 1

Re-install cats eyes 1

Re-install white lines along edge of road 1

Passing area in Huntenhull Lane past Mill Lane has concrete blocks which several

cars have hit

1

Poor street lighting dangerous for the elderly 1

Street lighting should be turned off at midnight 1

Make residents use their garages or be penalised as in Bristol 1

Replace traffic mirror opposite village hall entrance because difficult to see

approaching traffic

1

Need double yellow lines in the turning area at the top of Brimhill Rise because it

is difficult for bin lorries and delivery vehicles

1

Because traffic issues are heavily impacted by housing developments, traffic issues

should be tackled as a priority before any further developments are considered

1



RESULTS OF SECTION 2. Community

This section is looking at the ways in which our community interacts, and seeks your ideas for

community activities.

QUESTION Strongly

Agree


Disagree

DNA

The number of village events is

sufficient

16

(5%)

173

(51%)

125

(37%)

27

(8%)

1

(0%)

14

More whole village events are

required to suit all age groups

15

(5%)

78

(24%)

208

(64%)

19

(6%)

3

(1%)

33

The village should support an

annual charity

6

(2%)

113

(32%)

156

(44%)

45

(13%)

6

(2%)

30

There should be more inter-

village activities

8

((3%)

58

(18%)

217

(68%)

30

(9%)

4

(1%)

39

We should take greater pride in

the appearance of the village

53

(16%)

182

(54%)

84

(25%)

15

(4%)

0

(0%)

22

More could be done for the

younger members of our

Community such as:

a. Youth club

39

(12%)

155

(48%)

112

(34%)

17

(5%)

3

(1%)

30

b. Skate park 34

(11%)

86

(28%)

121

(40%)

49

(16%)

15

(5%)

51

c. Improved play equipment

in the recreation ground

51

(16%)

167

(52%)

88

(27%)

14

(4%)

3

(1%)

33

More could be done to include

the elderly and vulnerable in our

Community such as:

a. Community Club

39

(12%)

159

(51%)

114

(36%)

2

(1%)

0

(0%)

42

b. Social events 32

(11%)

141

(47%)

122

(41%)

3

(1%)

0

(0%)

57

c. Community volunteer

scheme

34

(11%)

136

(45%)

128

(42%)

4

(1%)

0

(0%)

54

d. Volunteer transport scheme 31

(10%)

164

(53%)

112

(36%)

4

(1%)

0

(0%)

45

Your Comments and Additional Thoughts - Community

2.1 Whole Village / Inter-Village Events Frequency

More sports fixtures especially for youngsters 5

More consideration of elderly especially need help with transport to come to events 3

A Chapmanslade & Environs event with small competitions, games, music, stalls

and quiz night similar to Beckington Village Day in September. 2

Cross generational event where older folks show photos/film about how it was and

younger ones explain and help with new technology 1

Flower display show where folks of all ages create displays. Mere have done one

which raised £5000 1

Need a variety of events 1



2.2 Village Appearance Frequency

Nobody wants to help with monthly litter picks 3

We have had no village sign on the Somerset border for a long time 2

More flowers please 1

The pub always looks beautiful in the summer with hanging baskets which gives a

great impression for the village

1

I find the village very respectable 1

2.3 Annual Charity Frequency

We already support charities of our choosing so let's support village needs 6

People are more likely to help organise an event for their favourite charity rather

than a prescribed one

1

2.4 Older Folks Clubs / Activities Frequency

Health & Wellbeing activities / classes at the hall for all ages: Pilates, yoga,

badminton, running / jogging

7

Old people’s (Golden Age) social / lunch club with trips out and perhaps an activity

like skittles

5

Other ideas: Skittles team, Singing, Walking football, Am Dram group 5

Whist drives, bridge club 3

Buddying / friendship for folks on their own. Good neighbour scheme 3

Cinema club like Corsley 2

Make monthly coffee mornings weekly 2

Learn to …. nights 1

I'm not retired; I don't have school-aged children - what is there for me? 1

2.5 Smaller Kids & Youth Clubs Frequency

Something specific for teenagers like a Youth Club run by someone under 30 -

perhaps with a paid leader

4

Disco, story telling / reading, play group for young children. Somewhere where

mums can socialise

3

Sports clubs - say football or cricket 3

Mountain bike trail in Black Dog Woods 2

2.6 Health, Fitness & Play Facilities Frequency

Children’s playground equipment would definitely benefit from being updated 4

A skate park could bring future issues e.g. outsiders, accidents 3

Better sports facilities for all ages 2

Keep fit / outside gym equipment and circuit track at the Recreation ground 2

Bowls green 1

2.7 Other Comments Frequency

Not sure what is available for the elderly and vulnerable so cannot comment. Need

better promotion of existing groups / clubs

4

Isolated older folk without family help should be a concern for the community.

Hisomley is a fine example to all young people

1

Has a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme ever been discussed? Is there one? 1

Enjoy current activities immensely 1

Cannot impose activities / events - need to be offered by those willing to run them 1

Young people on the Parish Council 1

New to village so unaware of existing community activities 1

Don't hold clubs / meetings on the same evening - Thursdays 1



RESULTS OF SECTION 3. Facilities and Utilities

In this section, we want your ideas about what the village needs in the way of amenities to make

living and working in Chapmanslade an even better experience.

QUESTION Strongly

Agree


Disagree

DNA

The facilities in the village

are good.

14

(5%)

123

(41%)

81

(27%)

73

(24%)

7

(2%)

58

The village would benefit

from additional or enhanced

facilities such as:

a. Toilets when using the

Recreation Ground

34

(11%)

159

(49%)

95

(30%)

32

(10%)

2

(1%)

34

b. More litter bins 46

(15%)

186

(59%)

63

(20%)

20

(6%)

1

(0%)

40

c. More Eco-friendly dog

waste bins

65

(20%)

184

(56%)

69

(21%)

8

(2%)

2

(1%)

28

d. Safer jogging, walking,

and cycling routes

96

(29%)

134

(40%)

88

(27%)

13

(4%)

0

(0%)

25

The Village Hall is a centre

for village activities with

sufficient amenities for a

variety of activities

22

(7%)

206

(66%)

73

(23%)

8

(3%)

2

(3%)

45

The Village Hall could be

improved

11

(4%)

49

(20%)

172

(70%)

13

(5%)

1

(0%)

109

Utilities in the village are

good

10

(3%)

110

(37%)

117

(39%)

52

(17%)

11

(4%)

56

The village would benefit

from improved utilities such

as:

a. Faster broadband

99

(32%)

100

(32%)

92

(29%)

18

(6%)

4

(6%)

43

b. Improved electricity

supply (fewer

interruptions to service)

70

(22%)

107

(34%)

111

(35%)

26

(8%)

5

(2%)

37

c. Improved mobile phone

reception

124

(39%)

110

(35%)

65

(21%)

13

(4%)

3

(1%)

41

Public transport links are

sufficient for the village

6

(2%)

49

(15%)

93

(29%)

111

(35%)

60

(19%)

37



Your Comments and Additional Thoughts – Facilities and Utilities

3.1 Additional / Enhanced Facilities Frequency

A Shop / Community store selling essentials and local produce. 20

A shop would provide social interaction on a daily basis 3

A café would be a great meeting place 3

Post Office / Shop like Dilton Marsh 2

A Shop with essentials for those with transport difficulties 2

Safe cycle routes to nearby towns (Warminster and Frome) 4

Do we have a Notice Board? If not perhaps at the bus stop near the pub 2

Would love a central community open space where villagers of all ages could meet

up (like they have at Dilton Marsh).

1

More bins would increase litter. People should take their litter home with them 1

People who drop litter rarely do so because of a lack of litter bins 1

Would be good to have some benches along walks to sit and admire the views 1

Village would lose its charm by adding bins, more pavements or safer jogging

areas. Beauty of living here is running cross country & pretty roadside flowers

1

3.2 Village Hall and Recreation Ground

3.2.1 Suggested Village Hall Improvements Frequency

An additional small room to be used for meetings / clubs - especially if the main

hall is in use. Would need access to the toilets

11

IT facilities for clubs, meetings, cinema: Broadband, projector, screen, flip charts 3

Improved / additional vehicular access to the village hall. Would a limited access

opening onto the road going to Conygarth Farm be possible?

3

CCTV 3

External appearance of the hall could be improved (made more attractive) 1

A better variety of cups, plates and crockery would be good 1

Clean up the site. Remove rubbish, clean patio and boule’s area (still in use?) 1

Bar area could do with being modernised / made larger 1

3.2.2 Additional Recreation Ground Facilities Frequency

Improved/upgraded Health, Fitness & Play facilities. See 2.6 COMMENTS 2

The club house (pavilion) looks sad and neglected. Is it in use? 1

Bigger bins at the children’s play area. When full, the badgers pull out contents 1

Recreation ground is used by dog walkers which is unpleasant for children who

play there (dog mess, aggressive dogs)

1

3.2.3 Suggested Village Hall Activities Frequency

Fitness classes for all ages - including mums who rely on their evenings for keeping

active and meeting people

2

Should open more regularly for village clubs and events - including for older

members of the community

1

Health & Wellbeing activities/classes. See Section 2 COMMENTS 2.4 1

3.2.4 Other Village Hall Comments Frequency

I would like the timetable to be available via the website and Facebook.

NOTE: It already is on the website

2

Why is there nothing on the door telling you how to book the hall / a contact point? 1

The Hall is at the end of the village, so when there are events it's a long way to

walk back in the dark

1

Is there a list of activities that go on at the hall and the Recreation ground? 1

Village Hall refurbishment went well 1



3.3 Utilities In the Village Frequency

Broadband - Good service along the High Street (Virgin, BT fibre) - but not at

some outlying areas of the village e.g. Huntenhull Lane

7

Mobile signal - Wouldn't like to see a mobile phone mask in the village in order to

improve signal

2

Gas - Would like mains gas - at an affordable connection price 1

Refuse collection - emptied bins left strewn across pavements 1

DAB Radio - reception can be poor 1

Post - A (second) later post collection if possible please 1

Street Lighting - Improved low level to better illuminate the pavements 1

Cleaning - Better / more regular street cleaning and blocked drain / gully clearing 1

3.4 Transport Links

3.4.1 Bus Service Frequency

Would like to have more local bus services - but is it unrealistic to expect? 10

Current bus service is expensive, unreliable and inconvenient - otherwise would

use. An earlier bus to Frome in the morning would be good

9

It would be great to have a better, more frequent, bus link to Warminster 6

Better bus services would mean fewer cars - less car dependency 2

More / better advertising of bus timetable 2

Link to Dilton railway station in time for trains 1

Lack of adequate bus service is one reason why elderly move out of the village 1

A bus shelter with an up-to-date timetable 1

Could a private / community transport service be set up? 1

More local buses would help teenagers and young people travel to surrounding

towns - fewer car journeys

1

Bus timetables do not link with train times so do not use 1

3.4.2 School Busses Frequency

Bus No. 53 taking children to Kingdown is often full so children have to stand 1

Most village children go to Kingdown. The bus service is expensive (for 2 kids

costs £1600 pa) especially as there is a free bus service to Maltravers

1

3.5 Other Comments

3.5.1 General Frequency

The Village Hall, recreation field and the Three Horseshoes are the core of the

village

1

If the Village Hall is a village asset why does the hall committee not report to the

Parish Council?

1

The Three Horseshoes is excellent as a pub and as a focal point for the village 1

3.5.2 Dog Poo isn’t Nice Frequency

There should be no dog waste bins. Who would empty them? 4 People who take their dogs on walks through the fields / woods should clean up after them -

just as on pavements 2

Many dog owners leave them to run free leaving their poo in our gateway 1



RESULTS OF SECTION 4. Natural Environment

We are blessed to be surrounded by beautiful countryside; in this section, we would like your

ideas of how to preserve or improve on what we have.

QUESTION Strongly

Agree


Disagree

DNA

More could be done to

safeguard and enhance our

natural environment

38

(12%)

155

(49%)

118

(37%)

7

(2%)

0

(0%)

38

The village street scene (the

appearance of the village) could

be improved

41

(13%)

161

(50%)

110

(34%)

10

(3%)

0

(0%)

34

ALL green spaces and open

areas should be protected from

development

128

(38%)

89

(27%)

69

(21%)

42

(13%)

5

(2%)

23

SOME green spaces and open

areas should be protected from

development

48

(21%)

98

(43%)

47

(20%)

23

(10%)

14

(6%)

126

There is sufficient access to the

countryside

74

(23%)

197

(61%)

37

(11%)

17

(5%)

0

(0%)

31

Use could be made of green

spaces or open areas for

community use such:

a. Community orchard

45

(15%)

107

(36%)

112

(38%)

27

(9%)

3

(1%)

62

b. Car park 37

(13%)

98

(33%)

96

(33%)

41

(14%)

22

(7%)

62

c. Green energy 28

(10%)

73

(26%)

126

(45%)

38

(14%)

15

(5%)

76

d. Community garden 37

(13%)

119

(41%)

101

(35%)

31

(11%)

3

(1%)

65

e. Community allotment 37

(12%)

124

(42%)

107

(36%)

26

(9%)

3

(1%)

59

Your Comments and Additional Thoughts – Natural Environment

4.1 Street Scene Issues & Opportunities Frequency

Make use of gardens and planted borders to enhance both the environment and the

street scene

4

Make entrances to the village more attractive e.g. village signs (like Suffolk) and

flowers

4

Create a lovely green space focal point in the village - a 'go to' space for everyone.

The field between Green Farm and the bungalow would be ideal.

2

The number of properties that have high fences, walls, and hedges along the High

Street - it looks so unfriendly

1

Residents could litter pick and keep an eye on areas when out walking, including

footpaths / green spaces

1

Fewer cars lining the High Street would be good 1

A line of windmills would be nice 1

School permanently park their bins on the pavement - looks unsightly 1



4.2 Protection of Green Spaces Frequency

Protect green spaces from development. Specifically mentioned areas: the field

between Green Farm and the bungalow, Huntenhull Lane, Thoulstone old golf

course, agricultural land, the woods, the recreational ground

10

Supportive of an area used for renewable energy in the right place 4

Protect green spaces except for a car park for school drop-off and pick-up 3

More development needed for young families to buy a home instead of protecting

open spaces

2

Protect fields by my house (BA13 4AX) for dog walking / exercise 1

Need to protect wildlife in our rural village. Noticeable decline in wildlife from the

development that has already taken place

1

Longleat doesn't manage the woods - it looks bare in places / unmanaged 1

4.3 Footpaths / Bridleways and Access to the Countryside Frequency

Need greater / safer footpath access for wheelchair, mobility scooter and kids

buggy users. This became very evident during the recent Explorer Trail event.

Footpath CHAP 1 (along the top of Black Dog Woods) is a good example

8

Replace stiles with Kissing Gates to give easier access to our footpaths for the less

agile, buggy users, etc.

6

Need better / more regular footpath maintenance 3

Have a local Walking Group and adopt a 'Walkers Welcome' scheme. 3

When kissing gates were installed at Mount Pleasant to Wood Lane names were to

be placed to acknowledge generous donations. What happened?

2

Need better drainage for all footpaths 2

Need better / safer access for cyclists 2

Residents could litter pick and keep an eye on areas when walking footpaths 1

Publicise our lovely footpaths with a map / brochure online and in the Bridge. We

could become a tourist attraction - great for the pub!

1

A quarterly village fun event to bramble and nettle bash the footpaths with a social

component - perhaps combined with a dog walk to incite young people along

1

Bridleways only cut every 4yrs at lower level so always overgrown at head height.

Could do with local group to help maintain

1

The Parish Council has not been proactive / effective in getting footpaths cleared -

either by landowners or volunteers and dealing with Wilts Council when unlawfully

closed by landowners

1

4.4 Community Use Frequency

Nature Reserve / garden with wildlife, picnic benches and even an outside gym /

'keep fit' course would be great

5

Community Garden in Richard Ballam's field next to Chapmanslade Motors - with

a small car park

2

Community "Natural Environment' events / initiatives could bring many parts of

the community together

1

Community Garden could be a park type area 1

Would support community Green Energy scheme 1

It would be good to see more outdoor exploring in the woods e.g. den building or

bush craft

1



4.5 Additional Community Comments Frequency

Concern that any Natural Environment / green spaces initiatives would fail to be

maintained

4

Saw the Parish Steward at work recently - very impressed 2

This is a great village to live in. Too much tinkering will destroy it 1

Our environment suffers huge pollution from traffic on the High Street. Must

reduce traffic volume

1

Too much land taken up by horse owners (horsification). Very bad for the

environment, wildlife and flora

1

We need a village plan to prevent greedy developers using our village as a means to

create money for themselves

1

CHAP Map Ref 4.6 Footpaths & Bridleways Issues / Problems Frequency

1

ST825 481

ST822 482 Difficult to use because of oil seed planting. Sections

through the woods often v. boggy

4

4

ST820 47 Gate through private garden at No.125b always locked

preventing access

3

4

ST819 480 Stile near Adam's smallholding has dangerous barbed

wire

1

6

ST818 471 Stile on lane near Corsley Mill has been made impossible

to use unless you are an Olympic gymnast

1

8 ST821 474 'Keep out BULL' notice 1

9 ST826 478 Blocked through farmers yard and overgrown because not

in use

6

12 ST831 474? Water accumulates at top of hill so always muddy /

slippery (leak from where sheds used to be)

7

13 ST830 478 Blocked most of year by crops 2


15 ST837 481? Access from A36 bad and sign missing 1


21 ST828 483 Very muddy most of year making it v. difficult to pass.

Blocked at pond by fallen fir tree

4

22 ST828 483 Unable to use as a bridle path because blocked by locked

gate at end of Wood Lane - apparently to stop

motorbikes from using it. Very muddy and uneven

surface makes it almost unusable for walkers

3

27 ST820 478 Water discharge pipe from Fairview Farm ménage onto

Gore Lane (path) makes it very muddy

5

29 ST817 470 Footpath past Corsley Mill poorly signposted 1

Note: The ‘CHAP’ column refers to the official footpath/bridleway (Public Rights of Way)

reference number that can be found on the Wiltshire Council website (search for ‘Rights of Way

Explorer’). There is also a ‘Public Footpaths’ link on the Chapmanslade Village website at:

http://www.chapmanslade.org.uk.



RESULTS OF SECTION 5. Development of the Village

In this section, we would like your ideas of how you see the village in the future.

QUESTION Strongly

Agree


Disagree

DNA

There is a need for new homes

in the village.

27

(8%)

83

(26%)

108

(34%)

71

(22%)

30

(9%)

37

If new homes were to be

provided, what type and size

should they be:

a. Affordable - to buy?

54

(18%)

162

(55%)

52

(18%)

9

(3%)

18

(6%)

61

b. Affordable - to rent? 34

(12%)

124

(45%)

72

(26%)

27

(10%)

20

(7%)

79

c. Retirement or sheltered

housing?

23

(8%)

88

(32%)

104

(38%)

37

(14%)

19

(7%)

85

d. Larger homes? 7

(3%)

25

(9%)

99

(38%)

97

(37%)

36

(14%)

92

What type of development

would be appropriate:

a. Small? (say1-9 homes)

37

(14%)

132

(51%)

56

(21%)

13

(5%)

23

(9%)

95

b. Larger? (say 9-20 homes) 16

(7%)

63

(26%)

59

(24%)

63

(26%)

43

(18%)

112

c. Mixed development? 19

(8%)

90

(37%)

88

(36%)

23

(9%)

25

(10%)

111

d. All developments

concentrated on one site?

11

(4%)

39

(16%)

106

(43%)

54

(22%)

35

(14%)

111

How and where should

developments be situated:

a. Within the existing village

building boundary?

40

(14%)

116

(41%)

78

(28%)

25

(9%)

21

(8%)

76

b. Outside the existing village

building boundary?

10

(4%)

56

(21%)

93

(35%)

62

(23%)

45

(17%)

90

c. By converting existing

houses to flats?

3

(1%)

27

(11%)

99

(39%)

83

(32%)

44

(17%)

100

What principles should apply to

any new housing:

a. Limited to two storeys?

77

(27%)

131

(45%)

57

(20%)

16

(6%)

8

(3%)

67

b. Innovative in design? 15

(6%)

55

(23%)

106

(44%)

46

(19%)

20

(8%)

114

c. Traditional design? 55

(20%)

115

(42%)

85

(31%)

10

(4%)

8

(3%)

83

d. Affordable? 58

(21%)

149

(54%)

51

(19%)

8

(3%)

8

(3%)

82

e. High quality? 54

(21%)

130

(51%)

60

(23%)

7

(3%)

5

(2%)

100

f. Eco/high efficiency? 69

(26%)

129

(49%)

53

(20%)

8

(3%)

5

(3%)

92

g. Have off-street parking? 132

(45%)

125

(43%)

23

(8%)

7

(2%)

6

(2%)

63



Your Comments and Additional Thoughts – Development

5.1 If New Homes Provided – What Type and Size? Frequency

Need more affordable housing for more young families to join the village 8

If more retirement / sheltered housing, need better infrastructure and support

(transport, shop, etc.). Would be better in towns

3

There is definitely a lack of affordable entry-level properties. Would support

development which would address this issue

3

More places to rent (affordable) 2

Don't need any more houses for older, middle class, comfortably off 1

Definitely no flats 1

Bungalows 1

5.2 What Type of Development Would be Appropriate? Frequency

Small 'organic' development (if needed). No large (9-20 homes) development 6

Small development better than one big one by a developer looking for a big profit 2

Good quality Housing Association development stitched into existing matrix 1

5.3 How and Where Should Developments be Situated? Frequency

Barters Farm development should be allowed to go ahead (with limit of 29 houses) 3

‘In-fill' houses have made the village architecturally interesting. A corporate /

standardised image would be inappropriate

3

Preserve green spaces rather than more building 2

The level of 'in-filling' has been excessive but inevitably people will seek to profit

from selling parts of their gardens

2

The site at the west end just before the boundary would take at least 6 impressive

and desirable homes

2

Converting houses into flats will make parking problems worse 1

Any new housing should be well connected to existing village assets (pub, school,

Village Hall)

1

Barters Farm or further along the road towards Westbury is a sensible site for

further development

1

The roadside field by Green Farm Industrial units shouldn't be developed as it

contributes to the rural street scene

1

5.4 What Principles should be Applied to any New Housing? Frequency

Should be sympathetic to existing housing 8

Off street parking should be an essential requirement 6

Design of new houses should be of high quality to promote a positive appearance of

the village and maintain integrity of existing houses

5

Any development must have good road access 2



5.5 Other Development Comments Frequency

Traffic issues should take priority over any further developments. More building

would mean more traffic problems

9

Need to be open to new development to allow a mixed diverse community to thrive.

Otherwise we're doomed!

6

Definitely no more development. Village will be spoilt by additional development,

especially those in back gardens

5

We moved to Chapmanslade village. Don't want to turn it into a town. Enjoy living

in a small community

4

Village infrastructure insufficient to support any more housing (school, transport,

sewage, no shop, etc.)

2

There is no identifiable need for more development in the village 2

If Barters Farm goes ahead that should be it. No more development 2

The Structure Plan is the blue print for any new development so villagers

preferences are not relevant

1

West Wilts has more than met its core strategy targets so no need for more houses 1

Building affordable housing for young families will reduce the number of 'outsider'

children in the school easing the traffic problems

1

More houses should only be built when there are more jobs in the village 1

Moved here 11yrs ago. Always thought it was a lovely village, but now looking to

move because of traffic, parking in High Street and too many houses. Far too busy

1

Moved here recently from an area where continued development destroyed the

community. After 1yr we are amazed at the difference here. If you lose it, it will

never come back

1



RESULTS FOR SECTION 6. About You

We want to recognise the views of all members of the Chapmanslade community and

understand the feelings of the various demographic groups, thus we would like to know a little

about you as a community member and where you live in the village.

6.1 Post Codes: All BA13 4xx postcodes are covered by this Questionnaire, including all 295

households within the village environs.

6.2 Your Age Group

6.3 Your Current Employment Status

6.4 Registered disabled: 8 Prefer not to say: 1

0102030405060708090

100

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-18

19

-25

26

-35

36

-45

46

-55

56

-65

66

-75

75

-85

86

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Age Group

020406080

100120140160



6.5 Where do you go for the following activities and by what means do you travel?

Location

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Other

(specify)

Usual means

of Travel

Preferred way

of travel if

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Work 43 32 26 41 89 Walk: 3

Car: 122

Bus: 4

Bike: 2

Walk: 0

Car: 20

Bus: 6

Bike: 5

31

Leisure (Sport,

cinema, pub,

eating out)

166 116 49 189 107 Walk: 11

Car: 181

Bus: 1

Bike: 3

Walk: 2

Car: 27

Bus: 21

Bike: 3

4

School/College 20 29 0 5 11 Walk: 8

Car: 18

Bus: 12

Bike: 0

Walk: 1

Car: 4

Bus: 0

Bike: 2

48

Shopping 9 224 72 263 62 Walk: 0

Car: 241

Bus: 4

Bike: 0

Walk: 0

Car: 40

Bus: 14

Bike: 1

1

Church / faith 75 21 5 11 12 Walk: 21

Car: 46

Bus: 0

Bike: 0

Walk: 4

Car: 5

Bus: 1

Bike: 2

37

Doctor / health 1 62 69 156 36 Walk: 0

Car: 232

Bus: 0

Bike: 0

Walk: 1

Car: 26

Bus: 14

Bike: 1

1

Other 0 4 3 2 2 Walk: 0

Car: 8

Bus: 1

Bike: 0

Walk: 0

Car: 0

Bus: 0

Bike: 0

2

6.5 Comments and Additional Thoughts Frequency

Living on the periphery own transport is only option 1

When using bus, not strong enough to carry shopping 1

Greatly enjoy the History Group 1

A safe cycle route to Warminster would be good. Now use car 1



6.6 Like to keep up to date with village and Parish Council information? YES: 326

If YES, which media do you use?

For those who access this media, their frequency of access tends towards:

• The Bridge: Monthly

• The Website: Weekly

• Facebook: Daily

• Email: When received

• Notice Board: ?

• Flyers and Posters: As and when posted

6.6 Comments and Additional Thoughts on Keeping up to Date Frequency

Actually talking to people 2

Where is the Notice Board? The board by the school entrance is under used 2

Attend Parish Council meetings 1

Advertising should be removed after event has taken place 1

Posters are useful and have an impact on the wider community 1

The Bridge is great. Whoever does it deserves a medal 1

A monthly email would be good 1

There should be one cohesive online facility which is promoted heavily 1

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

The Bridge Website Facebook Email NoticeBoard

Flyers Posters Other



6.7 & 6.8 Facilities you would like to see Introduced or Enhanced and why?

6.8.1 A Village Shop / Cafe Frequency

Small shop / convenience store for essentials – like Freshford or in the pub. It

would be good not to have to drive

115

Post Office in a shop 19

Café / Coffee shop – a great meeting place 13

6.8.2 At the Village Hall / Recreation Ground Frequency

Improved children’s play equipment – including for older children (zip wire) 15

Skate park / Dirt bike ramps (at the Rec and/or the Woods). To bring kids together 10

Fitness classes / facilities for all ages 10

Toilets when the Hall is locked – also in the Church 6

Outside gym equipment 5

Tennis court 5

Outdoor covered area 3

More activities for the elderly – bingo, afternoon teas, music. Will need transport 2

Youth Club 2

Don’t think a Youth Club is a good idea. We don’t like organised activities 1

Scouts and Beavers for boys. Girls have Brownies 1

Reinstate the basketball hoop 1

6.8.3 Along the High Street Frequency

Car park / off-road parking in the High Street to reduce school congestion 11

Crossing near to school 3

Hanging baskets / planters and tubs to enhance the street scene 2

A bus shelter. Kids stand in all weathers for school buses also other users 2

A seat or bench along the High Street or in Church yard 1

6.8.4 Health & Wellbeing Frequency

Cycle paths / routes connecting local towns 8

Safe jogging / walking exercise route or trim trail 6

A community garden / allotments to meet friends old and new 4

Somewhere safe to walk a dog in winter after dark / dog park 3

School vegetable allotment for pupils to grow their own food 1

6.8.5 Other Facilities Related Comments Frequency

Mains gas 4

New affordable houses to rent or buy 2

More bins 2

Doctor’s surgery 1

Charity clothing recycling bins 1

More small businesses at current locations 1



6.9 Things you really like about living in Chapmanslade

What you like about living in Chapmanslade (in order of weighted preference) Frequency

Rural location with access to wonderful countryside and convenient to nearby

towns and places of interest

173

Nice friendly mix of people / good neighbours. Welcoming to new-comers 115

Inclusive close knit, friendly village community spirit / environment 94

Quiet and peaceful. Especially Short Street. Even along the High Street

(sometimes)

65

Having a great pub that you can walk to. A real community asset. Ben and staff get

a special mention

78

Access to countryside. Lovely walks / footpaths / bridleways and places to run.

Great for dog walking

63

Wonderful views of the countryside throughout the village – and from our windows 34

Having a good village school 27

Village life / events 13

The Village Hall and Recreation ground 12

Busy Bees nursery 11

Easy access to main line railway lines 9

Strong church fellowship – including messy church 9

Feel safe – living in a village rather than a town. Low level of vandalism/crime 10

Size and character of the village and houses. Small but varied community 10

Traditional small village – everything within walking distance 6

Black Dog Woods (including for building dirt jumps) 6

Family nearby 4

Good Parish Council 4

Riding my bike 3

Birds / bird song and wildlife 3

Houses are taken care of 3

Fresh air – low pollution 2

Barters Nursery 2

The Bridge Magazine 1

Good mixture of age groups 1

Newspaper daily delivery 1

Hearing Corsley Church bells whilst sat in my garden 1

6.10 Things you would like to change or improve if you could

6.10.1 Traffic Related (in order of weighted preference) Frequency

Speed of traffic throughout the village / lanes – including wanting 20mph limit 72

The volume of through traffic 46

Traffic congestion at school drop-of / pick-up times. Safety issue. 49

Cars parking on roads / pavements – especially when driveways / spaces available 20

The number of over weight lorries - including reduction in weight limit 19

A crossing near the school for all to use 4

Car park for school to reduce congestion 3

Swap the locations of the School and the Village Hall 2

Access to rear of school from footpath CHAP 1 (made usable throughout the year) 1

CCTV to monitor overweight lorries 2

The Parish Council must recognise that any further development will increase

traffic and parking issues

1



6.10.2 Street Scene, Roads and Pavements (in order of weighted preference) Frequency

State/width of pavements – especially unsafe for the elderly and when walking with

young children – and after dark because of poor street lighting

35

Street scene as you enter and go through the village (including verge and hedge

cutting). May help with speeding

18

State of the roads - including coming into the village from the A36 16

Easier / additional access to the Village Hall 3

Reposition the phone box to improve vision for motorists exiting Huntenhull lane 2

Better street lighting 2

Litter along the roads 2

Road surface at entrance to Clearwood is very bad. Been waiting 5yrs for repairs 3

Layby is used for parking (especially at school times) so cannot use it to turn round 2

The derelict Garden Centre and adjacent overgrown area lets the village down 1

The state of the road from Garage to the school is particularly dangerous for us kids

when riding bikes – have to keep swerving to avoid potholes

1

There are listed buildings in the village. Our house shakes to its foundations when

large lorries pass through

1

State of pavements and roads is Third World 1

Consistent grass verge cutting 1

6.10.3 Better Community Facilities (in order of weighted preference) Frequency

More community amenities. E.g. Shop, Café (in Barters to boost trade), PO etc. 25

More frequent bus service to local towns – especially Warminster 24

Something for older kids / teens to do 17

Improved broadband (BT Wi-Fi) – especially Huntenhull Lane 12

We need a village centre, green / meeting place e.g. in the field next to green Farm 7

Ways to generate power for the community. Climate change is happening 1

A more ECO friendly village 1

Folks will say they want a shop but if you gave me £100K I would not take it up! 2

Recreational area at the east end of the village – park, orchard or similar 1

Sports centre 1

Dog poo bins more available 2

Bigger school buses. Frome mini busses are too small 1

Village Facebook page is an excellent source of info and communication 1

It is good to have local businesses in the village 1

6.10.4 Paths and Rights of Way (in order of weighted preference) Frequency

State of footpaths – lack of maintenance 14

Safe cycleway / path to nearby towns 5

Dog poo. Including bags hanging from trees and posts – especially in the woods 4

Continuous usable footpath from border with Westbury to Somerset border 3

Safe all-weather path from Barters to Somerset border for walkers of all ages and

abilities

1



6.10.5 A more Inclusive Community (in order of weighted preference) Frequency

More community/family functions for all ages including classes/activities at VH 10

Relationship between community and the school - currently a ‘lodger’ in the village 7

More community police interaction / presence 5

Community support for older people and those with dementia 3

Need more involvement of the silent majority in helping to organise village events 2

More joint initiatives between school, church, Parish Council, e.g. Explorer Trail 3

Village Play Group 2

Bring the church into more regular community use re Bishop Ed’s 150th sermon 1

Improved Neighbourhood Watch 1

Planting more trees at the park – especially ones kids can climb 1

I’m middle aged, live alone and get lonely 1

Let’s promote a healthy and fit village for all age groups 1

It is several years since I have seen a police officer walking through the village 1

Please could dog owners be aware that some folks/children are wary/scared of dogs

when off their leads

1

6.10.6 Housing Development (in order of weighted preference) Frequency

More affordable housing 6

More housing for young families 3

No more housing 2

Sheltered housing for the elderly 1

6.11 And finally, is there anything else you wish to mention?

6.11.1 About the Village Questionnaire Frequency

Thank you for organising the Questionnaire and giving us the opportunity to have

our say. Well done

11

Can the results of this survey be published to read – not everyone has or wants to

use a computer

1

This is a residents survey. Is there a plan to survey businesses in the village? 1

It is a great idea to ask questions of the community – but this media doesn’t work.

Format too long and will not get response from those you really want

1

6.11.2 Parish Council (PC) Frequency

The good work of the PC – especially under the leadership of Phil Jefferson 2

Stand up to our County Councillor who has different priorities 1

The PC must recognise that any further development will increase traffic issues 1

6.11.3 Getting Things Done Frequency

We could learn a lot from Frome regarding innovative ideas 3

I’ve lived here for many years. Things have changed. Don't let the village stagnate 2

I have lived in the village all my life (46-55). Wouldn't want to live anywhere else,

but village is looking old, tired and unloved

1

Things change very quickly so go for small quick wins 1

6.11.4 Great People – Great Place Frequency

Amazing goodwill in the village for ‘Village Life’. Thanks to all the volunteers 3

Ben (pub manager) is amazing. Brings the community together 2

I grew up in Corsley. Moved to the village 2yrs ago. Feel privileged to offer my

children a similar experience

1

Lucky to live in such a lovely village 1



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