Placemaking Engagement – Community Questionnaire
Somewhere where you feel safe, with access to well funded services. Including healthcare and availability to get an appointment. Bringing more businesses to the city centre by reducing rents and filling up empty shops/units. We have enough eateries, coffee shops and barbers! Jobs for local people
Tired. Shoddy. Housing unaffordable. Inadequate services
The proximity to semi-rural living. Which will be ruined if the city keeps growing at the rate it is. Roads are in such a poor condition, and road signage not clean/shoddy. Public green spaces are not cared for.
Improvement of the local road infrastructure, repairs of roads, pavements and public spaces. The city and surrounding suburbs look terribly shoddy and dirty. Not building so many new homes, traffic is terrible, and the local infrastructure cant cope.
Colchester City Centre
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Current road infrastructure is shocking, condition of roads are terrible, pavements are also in terrible state.
Housing
Environmental considerations, such as made from sustainable materials utilising circular economy, sourced locally, employing local people. Cutting down on co2 emissions.
Detached, Semi Detached, Bungalows, Terrace, Maisonette, Flats, Other
Students do not upkeep houses, or take care of the outside, bringing the look of the area down.
Affordable for families. It is impossible to upgrade/buy a 4 bedroom home, when they are listed over 400k!!!! If a household with two adults who earn 35k each can't afford it, how can anyone else. It's not fair on those needing to upgrade or for the younger generation. They don't stand a chance.
Affordable to rent/buy, Affordable to run, Own front door, Private garden, Warm in winter and cool in summer
New build estates are squeezing in homes and parking. Roads are thinner in width and each household has more.than one car. Cars and then parked everywhere on kerbs, grass areas etc
To increase chances of people wanting to buy an electric car where they can charge it next to a point at the house
Cohesion Integration Education Healthy living Access to plenty of green spaces Mental and physical health services Good quality housing Affordable.jousing Good road infrastructure Access to.well funded public services Jobs for.local people No green washing from councils!
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Urban Area of Colchester (outside of City Centre), Colchester City Centre, Small Settlements, Hamlets, Large Settlements
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Wages are not high enough for many people in their local town/city/area therefore this pushes people to commute to areas where wages are higher. This in turn makes car use higher, because train travel is so expensive and invariably not well connected at the destination. Unless you work in London, but the fares are ridiculous on top of the cost of living
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By protecting our green spaces
Countryside, National Landscapes – Dedham Vale (previously known as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty), Rivers and waterways, Conservation Areas, Coastline, Archaeological Sites, Historic Buildings
Affordable entry and community use
Sympathetic building in keeping with the historic buildings. Not just no character boxes and ugly flats
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A city that cares about it's services, surroundings, cleanliness
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More businesses and jobs for local people No more restaurants, coffee shops and barbers please!
Local and Independent Shops, Cultural facilities e.g. arts centre, theatre, music venue, Medical facilities e.g. doctors, pharmacy, dentist, health hub, Cafes, Restaurants, Chain Shops e.g H&M, Boots, River Island etc, Leisure facilities e.g. cinema, bowling, games, Bars/Pubs, Housing
Better accessibility to spaces e.g. not reliant on the car to get there, Access to shops and services, Other, Sports facilities, Improved safety e.g. lighting, pathways, multiple entrances and exits, Improved accessibility within the space, More variety of spaces, Multi-functional or co-located spaces e.g. children’s play area and outdoor gym, Walking/cycling routes, Designated dog walking area, More regular maintenance, More connected spaces, Access to green spaces
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Surely completely different qualities needed for both. Work areas preferably functional spots easily accessible for public transport or parking for those impossible to use public means. Live want some individuality designs not row after row of bland boxes plus gardens for wildlife and fresh air and plenty of areas for other species I.e. Middlewick Ranges Highwoods Country Park or Donyland woods.
Busy, semi-rural, friendly
I’m close to the edge of town but even so traffic is dreadful at busy times every day and with poor planning decisions will be impossible to go out until mid morning. I live here to be closer to nature for my well being and pleasure. Building any more on pristine wildlife habitat will ruin what is left of this side of town and is nowhere near transport links to London or the North.
No more reckless building at all there is no infrastructure that could cope my side of town and it will ruin what is left of old Colchester as it was known already a disaster with no character left for our poor sad ‘City’ just a sleeper area for people who earn large salaries in London. OAP’s like myself gain nothing from the Local Plan only more disruption and loss of all that means anything to us.
Colchester City Centre
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Colchester workers salaries I assume are no longer enough to get a mortgage here as prices are very high due to London commuters and their huge salaries pushing up prices therefore they will need good transport links to London or Chelmsford.
Green Spaces and Ecology, Food Production, Employment, Housing, Retail, Education, Leisure and Culture
Garden and solar panels with grey water recycling (unlikely but should be most important features) parking as now most houses need two parking places maybe a car park with designated places rather than parking outside houses.
Other, Bungalows, Detached, Semi Detached, Terrace, Flats, Maisonette
All people surely but current trends isolate groups
Eco friendly build quality better for the planet, country and owners pockets.
Private garden, Warm in winter and cool in summer, Safe, Own front door, Affordable to run, Affordable to rent/buy
I have a car !!!!
Better to provide parking in general area as long as it’s allocated to the accommodation then gardens can be there and trees along roads for the good of the planet and reduce congestion and blocked pavements and access.
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Colchester City Centre, Urban Area of Colchester (outside of City Centre), Large Settlements, Small Settlements, Hamlets
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Retired so unnecessary but have always driven as local transport was impossible
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Left alone nature if left alone normally does much better than our meddling we destroy we rarely enhance anything.
Countryside, Conservation Areas, Rivers and waterways, Coastline, National Landscapes – Dedham Vale (previously known as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty), Archaeological Sites, Historic Buildings
Used to encourage tourism to the area not excavated then covered up again and lost as a feature to identify the city as a area of interest.
Eco friendly design not impinging on the planets resources or as little as possible so many eco efficient designs being totally ignored for bland cheap poor designs just drive around Colchester and use your eyes it’s depressing to see no innovation just maximum profit for all involved. Sad but true.
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Colchester’s new builds for the last 15 years
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Green areas woodland wild pastures, rivers and the coasts areas of nature not destroyed by greed for a few millionaires.
Possibly not of any use whatsoever I’m not sure but assume one policy is probably not right for most situations but honestly never heard of it. There might be the answer not heard as not well thought through.
Small identical not eco friendly building sites with little left for nature just awful.
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Access to green spaces, More connected spaces, Improved accessibility within the space, More regular maintenance, More variety of spaces, Better accessibility to spaces e.g. not reliant on the car to get there
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A good place to live is an area free from speeding cars, street trees providing shade and improving air quality, streets where children can play freely without fear of being struck my a driver. A good place to live is also a place where you have good transport connections, having the freedom of choice to either get the bus, tram, cycle, or drive, being able to use these services that are reliable, cheap, safe, and convenient to use. This will also be a good place to work, where there a good connections and choice of movement. Local amenities, such as schools, shops, GP Surgery etc will make places better to live when they are close by and easily accessible.
Community, Quiet, Safe, Friendly
There are a lot of things I like about where I live, I have local amenities nearby such as shops, schools, dentist, but a nearby GP is lacking. The area is quiet, people who live in the area are friendly, local councillor is always about in the community.
Car dependency. Colchester is a very car dependent City by the way is has been designed. A dual carriage way running so close to a City centre does scream "drive everywhere!" Football stadium has been moved to the outskirts of the city, the hospital is not central, retail parks encourage car use with free parking and new housing developments being built further and further out from the centre, with no or little public transport links. All this combined has put Colchester into gridlock traffic and needs to be undone. More buses, more cycleways. Get the trams back in why not?! Maybe a new relief road to take traffic away from the centre. Spur off the A120 and down towards Wivenhoe maybe? Something also really needs to be done about the traffic around North Station, another route through there is really what is needed now.
Colchester City Centre, Urban Area of Colchester (outside of City Centre), Large Towns and Villages, Small Villages, Hamlets
Cycle Routes
Colchester's roads are full and we need to start giving people a choice on how they travel. More people on busses and cycling to their destinations are less people in cars, holding up deliveries and people who have to drive. Tramways to places like Wivenhoe and Tiptree will do wonders in reducing car traffic. Tramways should really be considered.
Housing, Retail, Education, Green Spaces and Ecology, Leisure and Culture, Food Production, Employment
Apart from the obvious. Windows, Doors, Kitchen, Insulation etc. If any government was serious on climate, there would now be mandatory solar panels and air source or ground source heat pumps on every new home.
Semi Detached, Terrace, Detached, Bungalows, Flats, Maisonette, Other
People should not be segregated from living in areas, because they are students, pensioners etc.
Well built, visually appealing, warm in winter.
Safe, Warm in winter and cool in summer, Affordable to rent/buy, Affordable to run, Own front door, Private garden
Off road parking is needed to stop cars lining our streets and taking away public space.
Not having parking spaces directly on a plot will allow for higher density house building. Meaning more properties can be fit into the same size space, more properties are needed for people to live. Parking your car elsewhere is not the end of the world. Only people who require a car for mobility should be allowed a car parking space within their plot.
Ultimately people make good communities and spending more time in your area will mean you care more about your community. Studies show people who cycle, car more about their community than people who drive. Having a community hub and recreational areas will bring people together.
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Urban Area of Colchester (outside of City Centre), Colchester City Centre, Large Settlements, Small Settlements, Hamlets
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Cycling is good for people physically and mentally and I am no exception. It only takes me a couple of minutes longer to reach work or home than it would to drive and when there is congestion from cars, it still takes me that same amount of time.
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If it was left alone.
Rivers and waterways, Historic Buildings, Conservation Areas, Archaeological Sites, Countryside, National Landscapes – Dedham Vale (previously known as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty), Coastline
Enhance the assets we have by making them more accessible and nicer to be around. The Roman wall for example is surrounded by busy roads and car parks. Why would anyone want to stop and look at such a thing when the environment around it is so uninviting.
A good design has features and details. I personally like Victorian and Edwardian styles best but no against other designs, as long as they are appealing.
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Bad design is featureless, plain and boring to look at.
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Style and green areas.
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Small, unimaginative design, small gardens. It is clear that 3 bed family homes are what developers want to build, instead of higher density housing.
A city centre for people and not motor vehicles. High street is loud and busy with traffic and does NOT make a good shopping experience. Safe cycle routes in and around the City centre to make it easier to cycle in. Knock down multi story car parks and recreate them underground, use the space above ground for more shops.
Local and Independent Shops, Cultural facilities e.g. arts centre, theatre, music venue, Housing, Bars/Pubs, Restaurants, Cafes, Chain Shops e.g H&M, Boots, River Island etc, Leisure facilities e.g. cinema, bowling, games, Medical facilities e.g. doctors, pharmacy, dentist, health hub
Walking/cycling routes, More connected spaces, Better accessibility to spaces e.g. not reliant on the car to get there, Access to green spaces, More regular maintenance, Access to shops and services, Improved safety e.g. lighting, pathways, multiple entrances and exits, Improved accessibility within the space, Multi-functional or co-located spaces e.g. children’s play area and outdoor gym, More variety of spaces, Sports facilities, Designated dog walking area, Other
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Lack of linked up, safe cycle lanes.
Clean air, green spaces to walk to, vibrant independent shopping. Aceess to good public transport, traffic management systems
Polluted, busy-roads, few amenities close-by
I live in a quiet street, (trying to leave it can be difficult due to traffic). Friendly neighbours, close to my family.
Turn Middlewick into a protected nature reserve and reduce flooding on Haven Road
Colchester City Centre, Urban Area of Colchester (outside of City Centre)
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Bus times are not sufficient. Railway links are often not available at weekends, replacement buses running for years at weekends. The road system is not adequate to meet the current volume of traffic
Green Spaces and Ecology, Food Production, Leisure and Culture, Retail, Education, Employment, Housing
Green energy, garden, adequate parking- minimum 2 spaces
Bungalows, Detached, Semi Detached, Maisonette, Other, Terrace, Flats
To be a community we need to have a diversity of people across all ages and cultures
Warmth, security, garden, adequate space, access to clean water, clean air and amenities
Warm in winter and cool in summer, Safe, Own front door, Affordable to rent/buy, Affordable to run, Private garden
I have breathing problems so need to drive place and be able to park close to my front door
Due to breathing problems. Also carrying heavy items from the car to the property
Friendly people who look out for each other and help each other
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Colchester City Centre, Urban Area of Colchester (outside of City Centre)
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It is healthier
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By protecting all green spaces and rare species for example Middlewick Ranges
Countryside, Coastline, Rivers and waterways, Conservation Areas, National Landscapes – Dedham Vale (previously known as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty), Historic Buildings, Archaeological Sites
By protecting them and providing a custodian to care for them
Design for what? Community should include clean air, green spaces within walking distance, access to facilities such as Community centre, GP & local shop
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Lack of amenities. No outdoor space for people to access. Poor air quality and too much traffic
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Natural environment
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Our history is not being enhanced and used as part of developments, nor is it being used to attract visitors and new businesses to the city centre
Vibrant space with independent shops, regular activity for local people to attend, better vale for money car parks or bus alternative
Local and Independent Shops, Cultural facilities e.g. arts centre, theatre, music venue, Leisure facilities e.g. cinema, bowling, games, Medical facilities e.g. doctors, pharmacy, dentist, health hub, Restaurants, Cafes, Bars/Pubs, Housing, Chain Shops e.g H&M, Boots, River Island etc
Access to green spaces, Improved accessibility within the space, Multi-functional or co-located spaces e.g. children’s play area and outdoor gym, More connected spaces, Improved safety e.g. lighting, pathways, multiple entrances and exits, Better accessibility to spaces e.g. not reliant on the car to get there, Walking/cycling routes, More variety of spaces, Sports facilities, Access to shops and services, Designated dog walking area, More regular maintenance
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Getting the basics right such as good maintenance, cleaning, rubbish removal, graffiti removal, removal of damaged or obsolete street furniture. This needs to be carried out year on year not just when it gets so bad people complain or stop coming. If this isn't the minimum standard anything else that is done will always have a backdrop of deprivation.
Tired, dirty, unsafe, lacking love.
Community spirit, there are many organisations and people that do some amazing things to help their fellow man within Colchester.
Stop cars parking on pavements.
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Employment, Green Spaces and Ecology, Housing, Education, Leisure and Culture, Retail, Food Production
Insulation, air or ground source heat pumps, photovoltaic solar panels, grey water capture. No gas.
Other, Bungalows, Detached, Semi Detached, Maisonette, Flats, Terrace
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Safe, Warm in winter and cool in summer, Own front door, Private garden, Affordable to run, Affordable to rent/buy
Street parking can cause congestion and is rarely sufficient. Where roads are not wide enough cars park on pavements causing issues for pedestrians.
If there is sufficient off road parking near the property this would prevent the issues mentioned above.
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The organisations you interact with, the clubs you are a member of, family, places you work.
Urban Area of Colchester (outside of City Centre), Colchester City Centre, Large Settlements, Small Settlements, Hamlets
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Public transport would cost more and more than triple the time it takes to get to work. Work is too far to walk. Cycling doesn't fit with how I need to travel and most of the year the weather is not suitable.
Sport which is not exercise.
Stop dumping sewage in rivers and the sea. Tougher penalties and more enforcement for fly tipping.
Countryside, Coastline, Rivers and waterways, National Landscapes – Dedham Vale (previously known as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty), Conservation Areas, Historic Buildings, Archaeological Sites
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Retail, leisure,
Chain Shops e.g H&M, Boots, River Island etc, Cafes, Restaurants, Leisure facilities e.g. cinema, bowling, games, Local and Independent Shops, Cultural facilities e.g. arts centre, theatre, music venue, Bars/Pubs, Medical facilities e.g. doctors, pharmacy, dentist, health hub, Housing
Sports facilities, Access to green spaces, Multi-functional or co-located spaces e.g. children’s play area and outdoor gym, More regular maintenance, Improved safety e.g. lighting, pathways, multiple entrances and exits, More variety of spaces, More connected spaces, Improved accessibility within the space, Walking/cycling routes, Access to shops and services, Better accessibility to spaces e.g. not reliant on the car to get there, Designated dog walking area
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Too far to walk to work and cycling is not a workable option.
Safe ,friendly, welcoming ,easy access
Rural, open,friendly,safe,welcoming
Safe and rural
Bring back the retail high street branded shops ,have a covered shopping mall with free car parking for 1st hour
Colchester City Centre, Large Towns and Villages, Urban Area of Colchester (outside of City Centre), Small Villages, Hamlets
Electric car charging points
People need to be encouraged into our town centre by bringing in plenty of shops cheaper rates needed to encourage retailers
Retail, Leisure and Culture, Employment, Education, Green Spaces and Ecology, Food Production, Housing
Environmentally friendly , decent sized gardens space to grow own vegetables
Semi Detached, Detached, Bungalows, Maisonette, Terrace
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Eco friendly garden space
Affordable to rent/buy, Affordable to run, Safe, Warm in winter and cool in summer, Private garden, Own front door
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No crime ,plenty of clubs and education for youngsters
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Colchester City Centre, Large Settlements, Small Settlements, Urban Area of Colchester (outside of City Centre)
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Rural
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Keep green spaces
Conservation Areas, National Landscapes – Dedham Vale (previously known as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty), Coastline, Countryside, Historic Buildings, Archaeological Sites, Rivers and waterways
Reasonably priced
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High rise flats
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Cottage style, not flats garden to front and rear
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Too many flats and estates looking like toy town
Bring back shops to encourage shoppers that will being in revenue. A coveted in shopping mall reduced rates for retailers
Chain Shops e.g H&M, Boots, River Island etc, Local and Independent Shops, Medical facilities e.g. doctors, pharmacy, dentist, health hub
Access to green spaces, Access to shops and services, More connected spaces, Improved safety e.g. lighting, pathways, multiple entrances and exits
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A thriving community that gives space to people but is there for them when needed. A community that cares for the more vulnerable and those in need. A community that can move forward and be dynamic with shared values and goals whatever their politics.
Busy. Built up. Mixed. Established.
The locality - close to a variety of shops, library, bus stops for town. Easy to access varied walks. Easy to cycle off-road into town. Established housing with reasonable sized gardens.
Greater community action - more village like.
Colchester City Centre, Urban Area of Colchester (outside of City Centre), Large Towns and Villages, Small Villages, Hamlets
Bike routes
Colchester road system is already beyond full capacity. We must use public transport, bike or foot in order to reduce pollution, keep ourselves fit, reduce congestion on roads.
Food Production, Green Spaces and Ecology, Leisure and Culture, Education, Housing, Employment, Retail
Solar panels / tiles Air Source Heat Pump Double glazing Grey water recycling
Bungalows, Detached, Semi Detached, Flats, Maisonette, Terrace, Other
Far better community if mixed and far greater understanding of others needs. If you segregate it can creat ghettos.
Warm, safe, light, clean, space, some outside space, neighbours
Safe, Warm in winter and cool in summer, Affordable to rent/buy, Affordable to run, Private garden, Own front door
Have an EV and onstreet charging isn’t a realistic option. With government targets of EV ownership the ability to charge at a realistic price is essential.
To charge an EV
Interaction with others in the locality. The ability to meet with others. The ability to grow as a community.
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Colchester City Centre, Urban Area of Colchester (outside of City Centre), Large Settlements, Small Settlements, Hamlets
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Retired. I always walk or cycle where possible
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Careful nature management. Not just planting trees - trees need careful management too and need to be the right trees in the right places. Ensuring footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes are well maintained.
National Landscapes – Dedham Vale (previously known as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty), Coastline, Rivers and waterways, Countryside, Conservation Areas, Historic Buildings, Archaeological Sites
Need very careful management. Exceptions should not be allowed and alternatives always assessed carefully. Eg No pylons! Need to assess against needs of community but long term not short.
Good design for what and who? Appalling question. A good design is one that works for the people who are using it.
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As above. One that doesn’t work and isn’t used effectively.
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The natural world. An effective ecosystem that is diverse in its species.
I would have thought these were essential for all developments BEFORE the development is started.
Depends on the development. New Abbeyfields site is very good but some of the others are poor.
A vibrant interesting place to go with a wide variety of outlets. At the moment it is not that - without the big stores the smaller independents that make a town interesting are struggling to survive. Outlets should be as ecologically minded and as sustainable as possible
Local and Independent Shops, Cafes, Cultural facilities e.g. arts centre, theatre, music venue, Housing, Medical facilities e.g. doctors, pharmacy, dentist, health hub, Chain Shops e.g H&M, Boots, River Island etc, Restaurants, Bars/Pubs, Leisure facilities e.g. cinema, bowling, games
Walking/cycling routes, Access to green spaces, Better accessibility to spaces e.g. not reliant on the car to get there, More connected spaces, Access to shops and services, Multi-functional or co-located spaces e.g. children’s play area and outdoor gym, More variety of spaces, Improved accessibility within the space, Improved safety e.g. lighting, pathways, multiple entrances and exits, More regular maintenance, Sports facilities, Designated dog walking area, Other
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Safe environment with a sound public transport system and cycle lanes. Clean and well kept public areas including hedge and grass cutting. Good access to information about important and social advents within the city and communities.
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Walking distance to the city centre or a selection of local small supermarkets.
Restricting traffic through the smaller streets which are used as cut through roads.
Colchester City Centre, Large Towns and Villages, Small Villages, Urban Area of Colchester (outside of City Centre), Hamlets
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Use of railways to enable people to work in other areas, bus routes need to be improved and have bus only lanes to make it easier for people to use these rather than a car.
Employment, Food Production, Leisure and Culture, Housing, Education, Green Spaces and Ecology, Retail
Solar panels, insulation, double glazing, homes for life guidance, parking, clothes drying area,
Semi Detached, Terrace, Bungalows, Maisonette, Flats, Detached, Other
Mixing groups helps maintain a community.
Proper heating and ventilation, security features, parking and garden space.
Affordable to rent/buy, Own front door, Safe, Affordable to run, Warm in winter and cool in summer, Private garden
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A mix of ages and ethnic groups.
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Colchester City Centre, Urban Area of Colchester (outside of City Centre), Large Settlements, Small Settlements, Hamlets
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It is quicker than using public transport and about the same as using a car when it is a busy time of day.
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Keep pathways clear of hazards, allow wild flowers to flourish and plant wild flowers, encourage birds and insects by planting the correct plants, make some areas dog free zones
Countryside, Coastline, Conservation Areas, Rivers and waterways, National Landscapes – Dedham Vale (previously known as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty), Historic Buildings, Archaeological Sites
Information available for people to look at or read regular maintenance of the building or area, no rubbish and neat and tidy.
A design that fits in or compliments the surrounding areas.accessibility for all. Sustainable, with low maintenance requirements.
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Much too tall for the local environment, or not in keeping with other properties,steps to enter the building which restricts who can access it.
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Areas that are pleasing to look at and people are enjoying them.
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An area where people can come and socialise and enjoy what is available to them, without worrying about traffic.
Housing, Local and Independent Shops, Leisure facilities e.g. cinema, bowling, games, Restaurants, Cafes, Cultural facilities e.g. arts centre, theatre, music venue, Medical facilities e.g. doctors, pharmacy, dentist, health hub, Chain Shops e.g H&M, Boots, River Island etc, Bars/Pubs
Access to green spaces, Designated dog walking area, Better accessibility to spaces e.g. not reliant on the car to get there, Walking/cycling routes, Improved safety e.g. lighting, pathways, multiple entrances and exits, More regular maintenance, Multi-functional or co-located spaces e.g. children’s play area and outdoor gym, More variety of spaces, Improved accessibility within the space, Sports facilities, More connected spaces, Access to shops and services, Other
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Accesible.walkng paths, good transport links, green spaces with festivals, good schools and variety of shops. Crime under control and not too expensive to buy a property.
Beautiful, accessible.
There are lots of paths to the city centre and train station. People are generally friendly. We have green spaces near us that have events on. We can easily take a train to London or the seaside.
The access paths to areas are better kept and security cameras put in place. It doesn't feel safe to walk down them at night. Better kept embankments with trees and flowers instead of weeds.
Colchester City Centre, Urban Area of Colchester (outside of City Centre), Large Towns and Villages, Small Villages, Hamlets
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The roads currently can not keep up with the traffic. More houses and shops are being built on cowdray Avenue without thought to junctions and extra crossings. Bus routes can be VERY confusing with so many companies. One company across colchester with simple routes that run on time and enough space on them.
Education, Green Spaces and Ecology, Leisure and Culture, Employment, Food Production, Retail, Housing
A GPs surgery that can cope with the expanded numbers. A large garden with space for growing food. Parking for 2 cars. Green space and parks for socialising.
Bungalows, Semi Detached, Detached, Maisonette, Terrace, Flats, Other
I think it's nicer to have e communities based on commonalities. Students want the student experience with other young people. They want to party not be around retired people who want the quiet life.
Thick insulated walls that keeps warmth and noise in. Storage space. A garage. Far from the road. Large garden space that's not overlooked. Large bay widows. High ceilings.
Safe, Own front door, Affordable to rent/buy, Warm in winter and cool in summer, Private garden, Affordable to run
I need a car to get around with two kids and a disability.
I would want a driveway so not having to fight for a space.
Shared festivals like Halloween. Kind neighbours and a safe street. Somewhere the kids all go to play.
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Colchester City Centre, Urban Area of Colchester (outside of City Centre), Large Settlements, Small Settlements, Hamlets
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It's cheaper, but the bridge that I used to use has been broken for month with no sign of fixing. It was my shortcut and now its gone. I'm disabled and it's too much to walk for me now, north hill is too steep.
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Tackling antisocial behaviour. I've found needles in the parks and broken bottles. Cameras are needed for safety and patrols.
National Landscapes – Dedham Vale (previously known as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty), Conservation Areas, Historic Buildings, Rivers and waterways, Coastline, Countryside, Archaeological Sites
Making them free entry but paid staff with donations or cafes inside them. Making them museums or holding events there.
Good transport and walking links. Kyoto in Japan is amazing for that, so we'll planned, laid out and clean with excellent affordable transport.
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Too many houses and not enough doctors, road space. Not enough thought to the routes people actually take and people forced to take long diversions. Bad public transport privately owned.
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Large green spaces with historic architecture.
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Too many houses and not enough parks, road planning and public transport. GPs surgeries are packed and schools underfunded and packed.
Diverse shops, more plus size mens and womens clothing. Shoe shops. Bubble tea shops with seating and cute concepts like a cat cafe. Outdoor seating that's free. Less antisocial behaviour and to feel safe.
Cultural facilities e.g. arts centre, theatre, music venue, Medical facilities e.g. doctors, pharmacy, dentist, health hub, Restaurants, Cafes, Bars/Pubs, Local and Independent Shops, Chain Shops e.g H&M, Boots, River Island etc, Housing, Leisure facilities e.g. cinema, bowling, games
Improved safety e.g. lighting, pathways, multiple entrances and exits, More regular maintenance, Designated dog walking area, Walking/cycling routes, Improved accessibility within the space, Access to shops and services, Better accessibility to spaces e.g. not reliant on the car to get there, Access to green spaces, Multi-functional or co-located spaces e.g. children’s play area and outdoor gym, Sports facilities, More connected spaces, More variety of spaces
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Lack of maintenance with overgrown bushes.
Access to green space and good local amenities such as doctors surgery, local shops and transport links
Rural, quiet, tranquil,
Countryside views, traditional environment, country pursuits, wildlife, peace
For it not to change
Urban Area of Colchester (outside of City Centre), Colchester City Centre, Large Towns and Villages, Small Villages, Hamlets
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Housing needs to be developed where people have good access to transport links ideally to reduce reliance in cars
Green Spaces and Ecology, Food Production, Leisure and Culture, Employment, Education, Housing, Retail
Energy saving things such as car charging points, ground source heat pumps and solar panels and off road parking
Detached, Semi Detached, Bungalows, Terrace, Maisonette, Flats, Other
Differing needs
Ones that fit in with the local vernacular buildings. Good quality building and design including high levels of insulation and modern technology such as solar panels, car charging points, ground source heat pumps. Good quality fittings and finish.
Own front door, Private garden, Safe, Affordable to run, Warm in winter and cool in summer, Affordable to rent/buy
Living in a rural community means you need a car
Safety plus ease of access
Access to amenities plus knowing your neighbours
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Colchester City Centre, Urban Area of Colchester (outside of City Centre), Large Settlements, Small Settlements, Hamlets
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Retired
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By not building on green space and agricultural land in rural areas Where urban areas are located then access to country parks and wildlife areas which are well funded and maintained
Countryside, Rivers and waterways, National Landscapes – Dedham Vale (previously known as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty), Coastline, Conservation Areas, Historic Buildings, Archaeological Sites
I think the Colne Valley should be considered for National Landscape status and be protected from development
Not too sure. I do think it is important for any development to be in keeping with the area and not building box like houses with no character
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Box like houses built close together with no parking and lack of garden space
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Looking at beautiful, unspoilt countryside
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Lots of new houses and apartments built very close together
Safety, good shopping facilities, well run transport links, reasonable priced parking
Medical facilities e.g. doctors, pharmacy, dentist, health hub, Chain Shops e.g H&M, Boots, River Island etc, Local and Independent Shops, Restaurants, Bars/Pubs, Cafes, Cultural facilities e.g. arts centre, theatre, music venue, Leisure facilities e.g. cinema, bowling, games, Housing
Better accessibility to spaces e.g. not reliant on the car to get there, Access to green spaces, Improved safety e.g. lighting, pathways, multiple entrances and exits, More regular maintenance, Improved accessibility within the space, Walking/cycling routes, More variety of spaces, More connected spaces, Sports facilities, Access to shops and services, Multi-functional or co-located spaces e.g. children’s play area and outdoor gym, Designated dog walking area, Other
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A great place to live will include: 1. Safety: Low crime rates and a feeling of security. 2. Affordability: Reasonable cost of living, including housing, utilities, and groceries. 3. Quality of Education: Good schools and educational institutions. 4. Healthcare: Access to quality healthcare services and facilities. 5. Employment Opportunities: Availability of jobs and career growth potential. 6. Amenities and Services: Access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and cultural activities. 7. Public Transportation: Efficient and reliable public transport options. 8. Environmental Quality: Clean air, water, and green spaces like parks. 9. Community and Social Life: Friendly neighbours, community events, and social support systems. 10. Recreational Opportunities: Access to sports, outdoor activities, and fitness facilities.
safety, friendly, accessibility, community
1. Community: Friendly neighbours and a strong sense of community makes the place I live a good lace to live.. 2. Convenience: Proximity to work, schools, shops, and essential services are good. 3. Natural Beauty: Access to parks, trails, beaches, are good. 4. Cultural Attractions: Museums, theatres, and music venues, . 5. Safety: We feel safe, although this is beginning to reduce.. 6. Dining/Drinking Options: A variety of restaurants and cafes offering diverse cuisine is a big plus. 7. Education: Good schools and educational resources contribute significantly to the appeal of an area.
If I were to imagine a scenario where I could change something about my local area based on common concerns, a frequent improvement people wish for is enhanced public transportation. Efficient, affordable, and reliable public transit can greatly improve the quality of life by reducing traffic congestion, lowering pollution levels, and making it easier for everyone to access different parts of the city. Public transport in Colchester is terrible.
Colchester City Centre, Urban Area of Colchester (outside of City Centre), Large Towns and Villages, Small Villages, Hamlets
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I have chosen railways, bus routes and key road networks because these are all important. Both bus routes and key road networks need to be looked strategically and not in isolation, which seems to be the current thinking. I am disappointed you have not included cycle routes because there is already some very good cycle links and priority should be given to improving these and then integrating them with the road network, again this is not how Essex Highways currently looks at cycle lanes, it is very ad hoc and badly communicated.