NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN EVIDENCE BASE FOUNDATION …...4.4 Further Heritage/Environmental Information 8 4.5 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Community Led Plan 8 4.6 Engagement undertaken as part

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN EVIDENCE BASE FOUNDATION DOCUMENT LYNEHAM AND BRADENSTOKE PARISH COUNCIL

November 2017

Table of Contents

1 Introduction 1

2 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Demographic Profile 2

2.1 Population and Housing 2

2.2 Employment and Education 2

2.3 Environment/Heritage 3

3 Planning Policy Context 4

3.1 Introduction 4

3.2 National Planning Policy Framework 4

3.3 Wiltshire Core Strategy 4

3.3.1 Core Policy 19: Spatial Strategy: Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Community Area 5

3.3.2 Core Policy 37: Military Establishments 5

3.3.3 Core Policy 48: Supporting Rural Life 5

3.3.4 Core Policy 49: Protection of Rural Services and Facilities 6

4 Local Level Supporting Documents and Information 7

4.1 Strategic Housing Market Assessment 2011 7

4.2 Parish Housing Needs Survey 2013 7

4.3 Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment 2012 8

4.4 Further Heritage/Environmental Information 8

4.5 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Community Led Plan 8

4.6 Engagement undertaken as part of the NEW-V Neighbourhood Plan project 8

4.7 Early Stage Neighbourhood Plan Community Engagement 9

5 Conclusions 9

Appendix 1: Core Strategy Policy CP48: Supporting Rural Life 10

Appendix 2: Core Strategy Policy 49: Protection of Rural Services and

Facilities 12

Appendix 3: Feedback from Neighbourhood Plan Drop In Sessions

held by the Parish Council in March 2017 14

Appendix 4: Issues Report, 2013 Community Consultation 25

Evidence Base I Foundation Document

1 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan I Lemon Gazelle CIC

1 Introduction

An evidence base supports the development of a Neighbourhood Plan by setting out the

context in which the aims, objectives and policies of the Plan are developed, and is a

resource on which to build the Neighbourhood Planning process.

It is a “live” document which will grow through the process of Plan development, as more

evidence in the form of community and other stakeholder views are collected. In addition,

the foundation evidence helps set the scope of the Plan, and reviews some of the

constraints the Plan must work within.

Some of the information below is provided on Ward level, for Lyneham Ward, derived from

the 2011 Census. Lyneham Ward includes the villages of Tockenham, Clyffe Pypard and

Bushton, as well as Lyneham and Bradenstoke and several other small hamlets and

dispersed rural houses. Other information is available on a Community Area basis, but given

that the Community Area includes Cricklade, Royal Wotton Bassett, Purton and various

villages, it is not necessarily a useful set of indicators for Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish.



2 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Demographic Profile

2.1 Population and Housing

The population of Lyneham Ward at the time of the 2011 Census was 5,460, occupying

1,935 households. The average household comprised 2.5 people. The number of residents

living in households was 4,929, and the number in communal living was 531. Further

information on the demographic information for the Ward can be found at the following

website:

http://www.ukcensusdata.com/lyneham-e05008369#sthash.qudumTOd.pZXGR34x.dpbs

The Joint Strategic Assessment for the Royal Wotton Bassett and Cricklade Community Area

(2016) sets out some of the key housing issues for the area, which includes Lyneham and

Bradenstoke. The Community Area has below the Wiltshire average levels of social rented

housing, and the demand for affordable housing, as elsewhere in the County, remains high.

Between 2013 and 2016, 238 affordable homes were completed in the Community Area.

The average house price in the Community Area (£242,000) was above the average for

Wiltshire (£230,000). It was identified in the Joint Strategic Assessment that providing

housing for older people in particularly the rural parts of the Community Area will be

necessary to free up family sized accommodation for those who need it.

2.2 Employment and Education

Within Lyneham Ward, the working age population (ages 16-64) is 3,574 people, comprised

of 2,119 men and 1,455 women (ONS mid-year estimates/Nomis data). Residents aged 16-

74 in the Ward had the following breakdown of economic activity, at the 2011 Census:

Economically active: Employee: Part-time 13.0%

Economically active: Employee: Full-time 56.0%

Economically active: Self-employed 6.8%

Economically active: Unemployed 2.4%

Economically active: Full-time student 2.0%

Economically inactive: Retired 10.1%

Economically inactive: Student (including full-time students) 2.4%

Economically inactive: Looking after home or family 4.2%

Economically inactive: Long-term sick or disabled 1.3%

Economically inactive: Other 1.5%

http://www.ukcensusdata.com/lyneham-e05008369#sthash.qudumTOd.pZXGR34x.dpbs



Census data shows that 41.5% of the over 16 population of the Ward has qualifications

equivalent to at least 5 O Level/GCSEs, and that 12.1% are educated to degree level.

2.3 Environment/Heritage

The 2016 Joint Strategic Assessment reports that 6% of Royal Wotton Bassett and Cricklade

Community Area is classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) or County Wildlife

Site. Across Wiltshire there are 168 SSSIs and 1560 County Wildlife Sites.

It appears from Natural England mapping records that there are no Sites of Special Scientific

Interest, Local Nature Reserves or National Nature Reserves within the parish of Lyneham

and Bradenstoke. There is a Scheduled Ancient Monument to the west of Bradenstoke, the

remains of Bradenstoke Abbey. There are a significant number of Listed Buildings in

Lyneham and Bradenstoke, and Bradenstoke also has a Conservation Area within the village,

according to the Wiltshire Council online heritage mapping tool.

Much of the Parish is within Flood Zone 1, the lowest risk of flooding (land having a less than

1 in 1,000 annual probability of river flooding). However, land near to the streams/rivers is

slightly more sensitive. Flood risk, environmental and heritage designations must be

considerations within the Neighbourhood Planning process.



3 Planning Policy Context

3.1 Introduction

The local and national planning policy context is important in the development of a

Neighbourhood Plan. Neighbourhood Plans must be in broad conformity with both the

National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and local level adopted planning documents, in

the case of Lyneham and Bradenstoke, planning policy set by Wiltshire Council.

3.2 National Planning Policy Framework

The National Planning Policy Framework came into effect in 2012 and sets out the broad

structure and “rules” for local authorities and parish/town councils developing

Neighbourhood Plans. It sets a presumption in favour of sustainable development and, at a

high level, sets out planning statements for the development of homes, businesses and

town centres, and also for environmental protection. The aim of this document was to

reduce confusion and the amount of planning legislation, to simplify the process and speed

up decision making.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/6077/211

6950.pdf

3.3 Wiltshire Core Strategy

The Wiltshire Core Strategy was adopted 2015. It sets out high level land use planning

policies on housing, economic development, environmental protection, retailing, flood

protection and education.

It is important that throughout the Neighbourhood Planning process the Core Strategy

policies are kept in mind, since the Neighbourhood Plan must be in conformity with these

policies and cannot contradict them.

The Core Strategy should be read as a whole and the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

should be mindful of the local and national planning documents and refer to them in the

development of each of the Plan’s aims, objectives and policies. However, the following

section sets out some of the policies of particular relevance to Lyneham and Bradenstoke.

In terms of housing numbers, a Neighbourhood Plan may propose more development than

the Core Strategy sets for the area, but may not propose less; in the case of Lyneham and

Bradenstoke, there is no requirement to take strategic growth, as the villages are

designated as Large and Small villages respectively in Core Policy 1: Settlement Strategy,

“Large and Small Villages

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/6077/2116950.pdf

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/6077/2116950.pdf



Large Villages are defined as settlements with a limited range of employment, services and

facilities. Small Villages have a low level of services and facilities, and few employment

opportunities

Development at Large and Small Villages will be limited to that needed to help meet the

housing needs of settlements and to improve employment opportunities, services and

facilities”

3.3.1 Core Policy 19: Spatial Strategy: Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Community

Area

This policy directs development towards the larger, more sustainable settlements and

allocates land for housing and employment uses within the Royal Wootton Bassett and

Cricklade Community Area. This policy notes Bradenstoke as a “Small Village” and Lyneham

as a “Large Village”.

3.3.2 Core Policy 37: Military Establishments

Core Policy 37 is relevant to Lyneham and Bradenstoke because part of the parish contains

MoD land/buildings which has recently changed to provide a training function. Core Policy

37 states,

“Redevelopment, conversion or change of use of redundant MoD sites and buildings will be

supported provided they are well related to an existing settlement in terms of both location

and scale. Sites that are remote from settlements should only be considered where the

existing buildings and infrastructure on the site are suitable for redevelopment, conversion

or change of use. Redevelopment proposals will not exceed the existing building footprint

and floorspace unless they are well located to an existing settlement. The focus will be on

employment-led development and other uses should be determined through a master

planning approach with the local community.

Development at operational or redundant sites should enhance the overall character of the

site. All development at operational or redundant sites should mitigate any adverse impacts

on local infrastructure, and not erode the character of the surrounding area. All proposals

must ensure that the cultural and historical significance of the military facilities located on

the site are understood and inform the scope of future development of that site.”

3.3.3 Core Policy 48: Supporting Rural Life

This policy is stated in full in Appendix 1, since it is particularly relevant to Lyneham and

Bradenstoke. The headings within the policy relate to new housing, access to services,

infrastructure improvements, conversion/re-use of rural buildings, community ownership

and new shops. As the Neighbourhood Plan begins to take shape, it will be important to

ensure that aims, objectives and policies conform with and reflect the policy direction here,



supporting rural areas and villages to become more self-sufficient, without compromising

environmental quality and character.

3.3.4 Core Policy 49: Protection of Rural Services and Facilities

This policy seeks to ensure the long-term survival of village shops, meeting places, sports

venues, cultural buildings, public houses and places of worship by encouraging

diversification of community /social uses and resisting the conversion of such buildings to

non-community uses such as dwellings. It is recognised that in order to help villages and

rural settlements to be sustainable and retain a strong sense of character and community

spirit, rural services and facilities are essential, and that once lost they can be impossible to

bring back. Core Policy 49 is stated in full in Appendix 2 for reference.



4 Local Level Supporting Documents and Information

4.1 Strategic Housing Market Assessment 2011

A Strategic Housing Market Assessment was undertaken on behalf of Wiltshire Council in

2011. Information is provided at Community Area level, rather than disaggregated to

individual parishes, but provides a reference point on patterns of housing tenure, dwelling

types, housing problems, suitability of the housing stock and an overview of housing need

issues.

4.2 Parish Housing Needs Survey 2013

The aim of this survey was to investigate the affordable housing need for local people (or

those who have a need to live in the parish or the locality) of Lyneham and Bradenstoke.

The survey found that in the period 2013-2016 the following was required,

Subsidised rented housing

• 4x one bed homes for singles/couples (1x single level accommodation)

• 4x two bed homes for families (1x single level accommodation)

• 6x three bed homes for families

• 1x four bed home for a family

Shared / Low cost home ownership

• 1x one bed home for a single/couple (1x single level accommodation)

• 5x two bed homes for families (1x single level accommodation)

• 1x three bed home for families

• 2x four bed homes for families

Sheltered housing for older people

• 2x social rented one bed homes

Supported or adapted housing

• 1x three bed wheelchair accessible shared ownership home, providing support with

personal care

• 1x four bed wheelchair accessible shared ownership home, providing support with

personal care



It is unclear whether these needs have now, in 2017, been met, or whether other additional

needs are unmet as the Housing Needs Survey provides just a “snapshot” in time.

4.3 Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment 2012

The Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment is carried out regularly by Wiltshire

Council and aims to identify and assess potential housing sites. The SHLAA does not

prioritise or recommend suitable sites, but it is a useful resource in the Neighbourhood

Planning process as it records the interest in the development of land by landowners and

developers which can be helpful in any discussions on housing sites/policies. The SHLAA is

currently under review and a new iteration is expected towards the end of 2017, which will

help to inform the Neighbourhood Plan of potential sites for development.

4.4 Further Heritage/Environmental Information

As identified above, it is important to be aware of heritage and environmental designations

affecting the parish of Lyneham and Bradenstoke through the development of the

Neighbourhood Plan. Natural England’s Magic Mapping provides data on a large range of

indicators and designations, and will be a source of reference throughout the process

http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/

4.5 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Community Led Plan

The Community Led Plan was published in 2014 and contains information about what local

people want to see in their community in the future, and their views on their

neighbourhood. It covers sections on shopping, the economy, social and cultural issues,

community safety, housing, transport, the environment, young people and governance.

Actions and activities are set out to help to take forward the ideas and aspirations contained

in the Plan.

4.6 Engagement undertaken as part of the NEW-V Neighbourhood Plan project

Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish was one of a number of parishes which began a joint

Neighbourhood Plan which would cover much of the Community Area (excluding Cricklade

and several smaller parishes in the north of the Community Area). Significant information

was collected from the community in Lyneham and Bradenstoke in 2013, and the report

produced at this time which summarises this information is at Appendix 4. The partnership

of parishes subsequently disbanded, but as the information was collected and collated on a

parish by parish basis, it is useful and transferrable to the current work on the

Neighbourhood Plan, albeit somewhat out of date and in need of review.

http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/



4.7 Early Stage Neighbourhood Plan Community Engagement

In the Spring of 2017, Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish Council undertook a series of

community engagement events to further the Neighbourhood Plan’s development. The

information collected by the Parish Council, and the questions asked, are noted in Appendix

3. This information, along with that collected in 2013, provides a good baseline for further

community enquiry, and helps to set out the issues that are important for the

Neighbourhood Plan to seek to address.

5 Conclusions

The development of a Neighbourhood Plan cannot be undertaken in isolation from its local

and national context. The information set out above provides this background context and

may help to inform the ongoing process of community engagement. The information

collected from the community is vital primary evidence in a Neighbourhood Plan, and is the

opportunity for local people to describe their aspirations for their area and how they see it

changing in the future.

The Evidence Base document will evolve as the process of Neighbourhood Planning is

undertaken, with primary and secondary data analysed and collated here. The intention is

that it provides a record and a clear “trail” to show how the aims, objectives and policies of

the Neighbourhood Plan have been decided. Well organised, transparent data will help the

Neighbourhood Plan have credibility with local people, and will reduce the risk of legal

challenge through the process of statutory consultation, examination and ultimately

Referendum.



Appendix 1: Core Strategy Policy CP48: Supporting

Rural Life

Dwellings required to meet the employment needs of rural areas

Outside the defined limits of development of the Principal Settlements, Market Towns, Local

Service Centres and Large Villages, and outside the existing built areas of Small Villages,

proposals for residential development will be supported where these meet the

accommodation needs required to enable workers to live at or in the immediate vicinity of

their place of work in the interests of agriculture or forestry or other employment essential

to the countryside. Proposals for accommodation to meet the needs of employment

essential to the countryside should be supported by functional and financial evidence.

Improving access to services and improving infrastructure

Proposals which will focus on improving accessibility between towns and villages, helping to

reduce social exclusion, isolation and rural deprivation, such as transport and infrastructure

improvements, will be supported where the development will not be to the detriment of

the local environment or local residents.

Conversion and re-use of rural buildings

Proposals to convert and re-use rural buildings for employment, tourism, cultural and

community uses will be supported where they satisfy the following criteria:

i. The building(s) is/are structurally sound and capable of conversion without major

rebuilding, and with only necessary extension or modification which preserves the character

of the original building.

ii. The use would not detract from the character or appearance of the landscape or

settlement and would not be detrimental to the amenities of residential areas.

iii. The building can be served by adequate access and infrastructure.

iv. The site has reasonable access to local services.

v. The conversion or re-use of a heritage asset would lead to its viable long term

safeguarding.

Where there is clear evidence that the above uses are not practical propositions, residential

development may be appropriate where it meets the above criteria. In isolated locations,

the re-use of redundant or disused buildings for residential purposes may be permitted

where justified by special circumstances, in line with national policy.



Community ownership

Community ownership and/or management of local shops, pubs and other services will be

supported where appropriate to retain a local facility through the following measures:

vi. Development proposals for the adaptation of a building, such as sub-division or change of

use, will be supported where these are necessary to allow a viable continued use.

vii. Appropriately scaled enabling development will be considered, where this is

environmentally acceptable and justified through a supporting viability study, and where it

can help maintain and enhance the community uses provided.

viii. The facility may be protected from loss of its current use until such time as the

community has had a realistic opportunity to take control of the asset.

New shops

New shops in villages will be supported where they are small in scale and would not

threaten the viability of nearby centres. Farm shops will be supported where they utilise

existing buildings, are small in scale and cause no unacceptable impact on nearby village

shops or the character of the area.



Appendix 2: Core Strategy Policy 49: Protection of

Rural Services and Facilities

Proposals involving the loss of a community service or facility will only be supported where

it can be demonstrated that the site/building is no longer economically viable for an

alternative community use. Preference will be given to retaining the existing use in the first

instance, then for an alternative community use. Where this is not possible, a mixed use,

which still retains a substantial portion of the community facility/service, will be supported.

Redevelopment for non-community service/ facility use will only be permitted as a last

resort and where all other options have been exhausted.

In order for such proposals to be supported, a comprehensive marketing plan will need to

be undertaken and the details submitted with any planning application. Only where it can

be demonstrated that all preferable options have been exhausted will a change of use to a

non-community use be considered. This marketing plan will, at the very minimum:

i. be undertaken for at least six months

ii. be as open and as flexible as possible with respect to alternative community use

iii. establish appropriate prices, reflecting local market value, for the sale or lease of the site

or building, which reflect the current or new community use, condition of the premises and

the location of the site

iv. demonstrate the marketing has taken into account the hierarchy of preferred uses stated

above

v. clearly record all the marketing undertaken and details of respondents, in a manner

capable of verification

vi. provide details of any advertisements including date of publication and periods of

advertisement

vii. offer the lease of the site without restrictive rent review and tenancy conditions, or

other restrictions which would prejudice the reuse as a community facility

viii. demonstrate contact with previously interested parties, whose interest may have been

discouraged by onerous conditions previously set out.





Appendix 3: Feedback from Neighbourhood Plan Drop

In Sessions held by the Parish Council in March 2017

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT LIVING IN YOUR VILLAGE/PARISH

BRADENSTOKE 11.3.17 11am to 3.00pm LYNEHAM 13.3.17 3pm to 7pm

Quiet, green community, small local shops

and not too many commercial or residential

buildings – mentioned three times

Being surrounded by green fields fresh air

and lovely countryside for the children to

enjoy

Hercules still flying over

The fact that it is a village – do not want it

to be any bigger and become a small town,

no more development – mentioned six

times

Good community spirit, support from

residents – mentioned three times

Wide range of community based activities

for all ages – mentioned twice

Good neighbours

Very good local shops – mentioned four

times

Very friendly village – mentioned three

times

Amazing school and teachers – mentioned

twice

Nice village

Good community spirit – mentioned four

times

A good pub

Bus service

Not too noisy

Library

Good transport for a rural area

Plenty of green spaces within the village

Several community activities especially for

older people

Greenfield wildlife access



Green fields and good walks - mentioned

three times

Pleasant safe environment

Adequate facilities such as schools etc

The friendly people that live here –

mentioned twice

Beautiful surroundings

Communication

Dog field

A community that knows what is happening

in the area

No crime safe rural location – mentioned

twice

Not too large

Quiet and peaceful – mentioned twice

WHAT DO YOU DISLIKE ABOUT LIVING IN YOUR VILLAGE/PARISH


The speed limit needs to be 20mph -

mentioned twice

Lorries travelling at speed through the

village – mentioned twice

Solar panels!!!

Traffic speed on main road approach to

village

Speed of some cars in 30mph –

Chippenham Road - mentioned three times

Sad loss of the lolly pop man

State of the roads, all the pot holes –

mentioned five times

Feeling unsafe on pavements due to

speeding traffic

Owner of Greenfield Estate Lyneham

neglectful. Has failed to complete works

resurfacing of road and street lighting.

Misuse of playgrounds and woods by

youths, destroying it for others

Narrow road in, needs a pavement to help

pedestrians off the road

Information from Parish Council is

insufficient to inform local residents, giving



rise to rumour and speculation – often

incorrect – mentioned twice

HGV that are unsuitable for the size and

accessibility of our roads – mentioned twice

Ulterior motives for personal gain

Pavements are not wheelchair friendly

Too much traffic

Speeding cars including drunken drivers

mentioned twice

Speeding issues at commuting times

Clack Hill and the main road need sorting

out

Parish Council who do not listen to the

electorate – mentioned three times

Yuppies

Vice Chairman of Parish Council trying to

sell six green fields - mentioned four times

Possible increase in fly tipping due to the

restricted opening hours of recycling centre

Traffic speeding

Number of HGV

Poor pavement surfaces

Lack of general maintenance of grass

verge edges

Lack of cleaning of road edges where mud

collects

Large puddles after even light rain that

makes it hard for pedestrians not to get

soaked.

WHAT DO YOU THINK COULD IMPROVE/ENHANCE YOUR VILLAGE/PARISH?


Improved road maintenance and drains –

mentioned four times

A cycle path



A doctors surgery – mentioned six times

Improved road safety with regard to heavy

traffic

Improved access onto the main road

Small amount of affordable homes for

young – mentioned twice

Speed limit lowered to 20mph – mentioned

three times

Some affordable homes for elderly –

mentioned three times

Improve the edges of road (Hollow Way)

Business premises for local business

Better parking in the village – mentioned

twice

Reduction in light pollution from MoD

Lyneham

A chemist - mentioned twice

Develop brown field site not green –

mentioned four times

Increase of activities for young people

Long term project for slowing traffic down

by the school

Improved public transport

Keep it a village and not a town respect the

green fields – mentioned twice

People with parking spaces should park on

them instead of on the road – mentioned

twice

No new large scale development in village

at all

More use of land for employment

Refresh the January 2013 housing needs

survey

Refresh the Community Led Plan

A GP Surgery – mentioned three times

Stop HGV’s coming through the village

except for deliveries



A Parish Council that listens and responds

to its electorate – mentioned four times

Slowing down the traffic through the village

Green edges and verges need to be tided

up

Regular litter picks

Improved footpath surfaces

WITHOUT A NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN NEITHER THE PARISH COUNCIL NOR THE

COMMUNITY HAVE ANY SAY OVER WHAT LAND IS SUGGESTED FOR

DEVELOPMENT, BUT GIVEN THAT THER ARE NOW CURRENTLY TWO PROPOSALS,

WHICH DO YOU THINK WOULD BE BETTER FOR THE PARISH. POUND FARM OR

GREEN FARM. (A MAP WAS PROVIDED HIGHLIGHTING WITH DIFFERENT COLOURS

THE TWO SITES)

FOLLOWING FEEDBACK THE QUESTION DURING THE BRADENSTOKE SESSION

WAS CHANGED TO READ

WITHOUT A NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN NEITHER THE PARISH COUNCIL NOR THE

COMMUNITY HAVE ANY SAY OVER WHAT LAND IS SUGGESTED FOR

DEVELOPMENT. THERE ARE CURENTLY TWO PROPOSALS THAT WE HAVE BEEN

INFORMED ABOUT. WHICH, IF EITHER, OF THESE TWO, DO YOU THINK WOULD BE

BETTER FOR THE PARISH?

BRADENSTOKE 11.3.17 11am to 3.00pm

The pink area does not show the full area put forward for development add another 3

fields

NOTE FROM PC – Both areas highlighted were regarding the ‘current’

applications/consultations

We all know that once permission is given for development however small or restricted the

precedent is set and further development will follow. However it is inevitable that

development is required, we need to be able to define and restrict what is in keeping and

sustainable.

Prefer the Green Farm site because of road safety. How many houses does Lyneham

need or be able to absorb?



Whatever gets built the local amenities must be as appropriate.

I am concerned that the two highlighted areas on the map are misleading the public as

there are other potential sites in the parish available for development. Mentioned twice

Green Farm

Pound Farm is the best for housing – Mentioned Twice

Pound Farm development is on Greenfield site not in keeping with Wiltshire Core

Strategy, where is evidence of need? Access very restricted. Green Farm (also a

Greenfield site) a more appropriate site but not for 240 houses – potential 480 cars not

good, also what improvement to facilities

In my old village 1200 homes turned into 18000 starting with ??? feed just like this one.

That’s why we moved.

The smaller development, would be the pink development (Pound Farm) be less

noticeable? Plus less of a strain on local infrastructure, roads utilities etc.

Is it one proposal or the other or both. What about empty houses on MoD quarters? Are

there other sites? How many houses does the village actually need? Taking into account

increased number of people coming for training to MoD do we have infrastructure for more

people/cars etc

Neither

Green Farm has a more sensible road layout. 240 houses is far too many for Lyneham a

smaller development would be better as we have no Dr Surgery and school too small.

If these developments go ahead thought has to be taken into account re policing, public

transport, more competition for limited resources

FOLLOWING COMMENTS RECEIVED AT THE BRADENSTOKE DROP IN SESSION THE

QUESTION AT THE LYNEHAM SESSION WAS CHANGED TO:

WITHOUT A NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN NEITHER THE PARISH COUNCIL NOR THE COMMUNITY HAVE ANY SAY OVER WHAT LAND IS SUGGESTED FOR

DEVELOPMENT, BUT GIVEN THAT THERE ARE NOW CURRENTLY TWO PROPOSALS, WE WOULD VALUE YOUR COMMENTS ON EITHER OR BOTH?

WE ARE ALSO SHOWING A MAP HIGHLIGHTING THE WILTSHIRE COUNCIL STRATEGIC HOUSING LAND AVAILABILITY ASSESSMENT (SHLAA)

THE STRATEGIC HOUSING LAND AVAILABILITY ASSESSMENT (SHLAA) PROVIDES INFORMATION ON A RANGE OF POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES AND

GIVES AN INDICATION OF HOW DWELLING REQUIREMENTS COULD POTENTIALLY BE MET.



THIS EVIDENCE WILL BE USED TO INFORM THE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK (LDF) CORE STRATEGY AND SITE ALLOCATION

DEVELOPMENT PLAN DOCUMENTS AND NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANS.

LYNEHAM 13.3.17 3pm to 7pm

No need for either Pound Farm or Green Farm development in our village – No

infrastructure to support it.

I support further development and I think the development at Pound Farm would be a

good site.

Green Farm with no more than 30 houses

No need for either site as there is no requirement for extra housing, the proposals do not

fit with Wiltshire Core Strategy, Village infrastructure would be unable to cope with

proposed increase and once building starts where will it stop? It won’t until all Greenfields

have gone.

Definitely feel Green Farm and The Green should not be developed, nor the one behind

Pound Farm. If on the SHLAA map the area marked 3356 comes up as a possible

development I feel this would be more appropriate.

What about the Wilmott site? These are not options without considering all other land that

is available.

No internal need for either Pound Farm or Green Farm development, both would be

against the Core Strategy and Lyneham and Bradenstoke Draft Neighbourhood Plan

dated December 2015 (Please note there is no such draft Neighbourhood Plan)

The Green Farm development would affect far less people, but should be smaller. It

would also have a much safer junction

Lyneham should be kept as a village there is no employment, the sites to not conform to

the Wiltshire Core Strategy.

Opposed to the Pound Farm development currently under appeal. Dangerous road

junction, also green fields. There is a lack of green field space in Lyneham as there is a

lot of MoD land. The Green Farm development would be suitable if a smaller section off

the Chippenham Road away from the village green was developed. Lyneham does not

need a large development which would be outside the Wiltshire Core Strategy.

Both developments are too big and against legislative need, we a few houses within the

village not a major development. Parish Council is not protecting us.

Not the pink area (Pound Farm) there would be mission creep across the whole area.

Around 60 houses on the orange area (Green Farm) which is scrubland.

No to both thank you keep our green fields. Once you have built on it, it will be gone!!



Green Farm is better location but Lyneham does not have the infrastructure to

accommodate school and GP places and increase in traffic for a huge development.

Pound Farm is well-loved Greenfield land. The proposed 60 homes would most likely be

expanded across the remainder of the fields, which Gleeson have the option on.

No to both proposals – Not needed.

FURTHER TO THE QUESTIONS WE ASKED, WE HAD ‘FEEDBACK AND SKILLS

FORMS’ AVAILABLE FOR ATTENDEES TO FILL IN:

Completed forms from the Bradenstoke session totalled 17 and from Lyneham session the

total was 26.

4 attendees to the Bradenstoke session indicated they wished to get involved with helping

put together the Neighbourhood Plan.

12 attendees at the Lyneham session indicated they wished to get involved with helping put

together the Neighbourhood Plan.

THE FORM ASKED:

DO YOU THINK A NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN IS A GOOD IDEA?

Responses from the Bradenstoke session 15 Yes – 0 No – 2 Don’t know

Responses from the Lyneham session 22 Yes – 3 No – 1 Don’t know

ARE THERE ANY PARTICULAR ISSUES THAT YOU THINK THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

PLAN FOR LYNEHAM SHOULD ADDRESS?

BRADENSTOKE 11.3.17 11am to 3.00pm

Road Safety, Doctors, School

Road re-surfacing, pavement replacement, 20mph speed limit, traffic lights at T Junction

please



The roads, pot holes and speed limit

Protect green fields as much as possible, do not allow large housing companies to build

too much, do not build more houses than Lyneham can cope with – schools, transport,

doctors

Footpaths, safer access to Lyneham from Bradenstoke

All the pot holes

Obviously the location of any development and the supporting infrastructure and amenities

Improved Youth activities, Housing Development

Public Transport

Housing and play parks for children

I understood Neighbourhood Planning was about the community having a say in ‘Land

Use’ There appears to be little information on what a Neighbourhood Plan is or the

process and purpose.

Implement the infrastructure before planning application

Should the pub go is there for village ?????

Doctors Surgery

LYNEHAM 13.3.17 3pm to 7pm

I would like WC to have the say not the Parish Council



Not to build on green field sites like the Government promised in the manifesto

I would rather give WC full control as they have no predetermined or bias. They will

assess plans on merit and not be ruled by the heart

Housing requirements and Leisure facilities

There is a need for additional housing in the Parish, especially low cost to encorough

young people to stay here. Pound Farm development is a very good site.

Insufficient road structure to cope with the increased traffic

A Clinic would help a lot of people

Prevent Greenfield development

Need for housing etc or not

We need more housing in Lyneham but of larger 4 & 5 bedroom homes, families living in

small 2 bed houses have no where to move to as their families grow unless they leave the

village. We could do with an area for a ‘Trim Trail’ and cycling. It’s not safe to cycle on

the roads

Not over developing Lyneham. Keeping our countryside. Any development needs to be

small to to impact on our already stressed infrastructure – Lack of School and GP Places.

Its not all about affordable housing we also need emphasis on decent family housing eg 4

& 5 bedroom homes so that current residents have the ability to upgrade and stay in the

village.

Strength of planning decision and addressing need for family house that are affordable.

Green Farm is a valid site.

Conform to the Wiltshire Council Core Strategy by building on brown filed sites not green

fields

A commitment to open transparent government and adhere to WC Core Strategy

Keep the Village a Village

Traffic management and volume



Accessible seniors housing

Ensuring that any building meets the requirements of the community and not as a money

making exercise for large building companies

Limited housing development not the scale of Pound Farm (60 houses) or Green Farm

(240 houses)

A Neighbourhood Plan should contact the Neighbourhood

Over development of Lyneham and Bradenstoke

Settlement boundary areas for housing development protection of Greenfields

Managed mixed low density housing to ensure the planned future prosperity and

relevance of Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish. Co-ordinated approach for updrading

infrasructure to cope with above.

CCTV in the play areas and public spaces of new developments with assured monitoring

Future development of the village

Keep the Village fully informed at all times

Protect green fields, housing that fits into village not forever alters village.

The Gladman and Gleeson Developments and what is happening with the brown field

sites

Response via E-mail – Topics for consideration in the plan do not include appropriate

recreation, leisure activities or open spaces but these contribute to the health and well

being of many. Parishioners who are not youth or elderly who may be many in number are

omitted a mention and the stakeholders exclude all those parishioners who do not work for

the groups listed. This comment was received after receipt of the leaflet/invitation to

attend the drop in sessions.



Appendix 4: Issues Report, 2013 Community

Consultation

New-V Neighbourhood Plan

Lyneham and Bradenstoke

Draft Issues Report

October 2013

Context ............................................................................................................................... 1

Online Survey – general answers ........................................................................................ 2

Issue 1: Facilities, school, shops, cafes and pubs ................................................................. 4

Key findings ......................................................................................................................................... 5

Plans and policies which relate to the issue of facilities ..................................................................... 5

Schools ................................................................................................................................................ 6

Issue 2: Development and Housing ..................................................................................... 7

Key Findings ........................................................................................................................................ 7

Plans and policies which relate to the issues of development and housing ...................................... 7

Issue 3: Employment ........................................................................................................ 10

Key Findings ...................................................................................................................................... 10

Plans and policies which relate to the issue of employment ........................................................... 10

Issue 4: Open Space .......................................................................................................... 11

Key Findings ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Plans and policies which relate to this issue ..................................................................................... 11

Issue 5: Traffic/transport/roads/cycleways/pavements/paths ......................................... 12

Key Findings ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Plans and policies which relate to these issues ................................................................................ 12

Issue 6: Sense of Place ...................................................................................................... 13

Key Findings ...................................................................................................................................... 13

Plans and policies relating to this issue ............................................................................................ 13

Appendix 1: What do you like best about living in Lyneham and Bradenstoke? ............................. 14

Appendix 2: How could the villages be improved? ........................................................................ 16

Appendix 3: Full comments on facilities, schools, shops, cafes and pubs ....................................... 19

Appendix 4: Full comments on Development and Housing ............................................................ 25

Appendix 5: Full comments on Employment ................................................................................. 28

Appendix 6: Full comments on Open Space ................................................................................... 28

Appendix 7: Full comments on traffic, transport, roads, pavements, paths and cycle-ways ........... 29

Appendix 8: Full comments on Sense of Place ............................................................................... 33

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Context

The aim of this Issues Report is to bring together all the information gathered over the past 9

months of consultation and engagement, and to examine what it says about the aspirations of the

people of Lyneham and Bradenstoke for the future of their villages. Information and views have

been sought by means of a facilitated community event, work with Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

and an online survey. As a result it is hoped that people of all ages have been made aware of the

Neighbourhood Plan and have been given the opportunity to make their voice heard in the process.

The community engagement events attracted 66 individuals, who considered their

aspirations for Lyneham and Bradenstoke and looked at how the villages could be shaped by

Neighbourhood Planning in the future. The session at the Academy captured information

and views from a wide range of students. The follow up online survey was available

between May and September and received 67 responses.

The information received has been collated into the following theme headings;

Facilities, schools, shops, cafes and pubs

Development and housing

Employment

Open Space

Traffic, transport and roads, pavements, paths and cycle-ways

Sense of Place

Under each topic heading, the report summarises the comments and views received and

also sets out the relevant policies, plans and evidence, to guide the Neighbourhood Planning

process in terms of the framework within which it will operate. The full comments received

are listed in Appendices 1-8 at the end of the document.

The plans, policies and evidence underpin Neighbourhood Planning in Lyneham and

Bradenstoke include

National Planning Policy Framework

Neighbourhood Planning regulations

Wiltshire Core Strategy

Housing Needs Survey

Local Transport Plan

Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA)

The Issues Report, in the context of the surrounding policy framework, is the basis for

developing options for testing and ultimately policies in the Lyneham and Bradenstoke

section of the NEW V Neighbourhood Plan.

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Online Survey – general answers

35.8%

64.2%

Please let us know your gender (67 respondents)

Male Female

0-9

10-14

15-19

20-29

30-44

45-59

60-74

75+

I'd rather not say

0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0%

0-9 10-14 15-19 20-29 30-44 45-59 60-74 75+ I'd rather not say

Series1 0.0% 0.0% 6.1% 7.6% 30.3% 27.3% 21.2% 6.1% 1.5%

In which of the following age groups do you fit? (66 answered)

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The online survey asked respondents what they

liked best about living in Lyneham and

Bradenstoke. The Word Cloud1, left,

demonstrates the general view in this regard

(based on 48 online responses answering question

How could the villages be

improved? (52 answering)

1 A “word cloud” is a visualization of the most frequently used words across a set of text

answers; the size of the word in the picture based on frequency of use (disregarding often

repeated unhelpful words such as “the”). It is a visual addition to the in depth analysis later

in the document; however it does show trends in people’s detailed written responses.

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Issue 1: Facilities, school, shops, cafes and pubs

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

A village hall (new or improvements to..)

A pub

Village shop

Playground

Sports / recreation space

Green space

Church

Doctor's surgery

Youth club / facilities for young people

With regard to local facilities, what would you say were the priorities for your community in the next 10-15 years?

(55 respondents)

Not relevant

Don't know

Not at all important

Not important

Neither important or not important

Important

Extremely important

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Key findings

People in Lyneham and Bradenstoke are proud of their community and would like to see it

grow and thrive. They look for the settlements to be more self-sufficient through the

provision of medical facilities, village shops and a post office.

There is a demand for social/leisure facilities, in particular well equipped play space/skate

park for children and young people. Residents wanted to see village hall and library facilities

retained and enhanced, and an opportunity for a youth club would be welcomed.

Residents would like to retain a choice of pubs in the village, and would welcome the

development of a café/coffee shop.

Schools in Lyneham and Bradenstoke are well supported but residents are aware that the

success of local schools is closely linked with decisions made on the MoD site in Lyneham in

terms of the numbers of families being located there. It was suggested that schools need to

have to capacity to be flexible to cope with changing numbers/ages of children.

Plans and policies which relate to the issue of facilities

Core Strategy Policy CP 48: Supporting Rural Life supports community ownership and

management of local shops, pubs and other services. Small scale new shops and farm shops

in villages are also supported by this policy.

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1

1

1

1

1

11

12

12

15

26

20

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Primary school

School improvements

With regard to schools and education, what would you say were the priorities for your community in the next 10-15 years?

(54 responses)

Not relevant Don't know Not at all important Not important Neither important or not important Important Extremely important

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Core Strategy Policy CP49: Protection of Services and Community Facilities supports rural

services by restricting the conversion of their premises to other non-community uses.

Schools

Core strategy Core Policy 3 deals with planning contributions as a whole. It details education as essential infrastructure which will need to be delivered directly by the developer and / or through an appropriate financial contribution prior to, or in conjunction with, new development. The broad prioritisation of infrastructure provision is to ensure that development addresses essential requirements first and then place shaping items next. See Core Policy 3 for full list of infrastructure.

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Issue 2: Development and Housing

Key Findings

There is some demand for housing in Lyneham and Bradenstoke to accommodate young

people who wish to remain in the villages and for older people. Residents felt this should be

accommodated within the built up area of the villages on brownfield/infill sites and should

offer lower cost dwellings to local people.

Residents hoped that the MoD would continue to use the Lyneham base, and would invest

in the buildings on the site to enhance their appearance.

There was concern that development in the villages be matched by contributions from

developers to provide the services and facilities that the existing and any future residents

would require.

Plans and policies which relate to the issues of development and housing

The Core Strategy: There are no Strategic Housing Allocations in Lyneham and Bradenstoke.

Lyneham is designated as a “large village” and Bradenstoke a “small village” in the Core

Strategy. The Neighbourhood Plan can therefore propose modest development to serve the

needs of the village, provided it does not conflict with the other policies of the Core

Strategy.

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4

4

2

2

2

6

7

6

6

5

8

14

9

14

19

14

14

4

12

4

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Some small scale housing

Affordable Housing

Older person's accommodation

With regard to housing, what would you say were the priorities for your community in the next 10-15 years? (55 respondents)

Not relevant

Don't know


Not important


Important

Extremely important

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Core Policy 1: Settlement Strategy states, “Large Villages are defined as settlements with a

limited range of employment, services and facilities. Small Villages have a low level of

services and facilities, and few employment opportunities. Development at Large and Small

Villages will be limited to that needed to help meet the housing needs of settlements and to

improve employment opportunities, services and facilities.”

The Lyneham and Bradenstoke Housing Needs Survey (January 2013) makes the following

recommendations for meeting the needs of the parish:

Subsidised rented housing • 4x one bed homes for singles/couples (1x single level accommodation) • 4x two bed homes for families (1x single level accommodation) • 6x three bed homes for families • 1x four bed home for a family Shared / Low cost home ownership • 1x one bed home for a single/couple (1x single level accommodation) • 5x two bed homes for families (1x single level accommodation) • 1x three bed home for families • 2x four bed homes for families Sheltered housing for older people • 2x social rented one bed homes Supported or adapted housing • 1x three bed wheelchair accessible shared ownership home, providing support with personal care • 1x four bed wheelchair accessible shared ownership home, providing support with personal care

The SHLAA reveals 5 sites which the landowners have proposed for development. These

are:

Site 97: Garages rear off Arnhem Cross, Lyneham: the site has a developable area of 0.39ha

and the capacity to deliver 12 dwellings in the next 6-15 years. The land is in single

ownership.

Site 156: Willmotts Caravan Park, Lyneham: the site has a developable area of 0.5ha and

the capacity to deliver 15 dwellings in the next 6-15 years. The land is in multiple or

unknown ownership.

Site 82: Land at rear of Hocketts Close, Lyneham: the site has a developable area of 0.31ha

and the capacity to deliver 9 dwellings in the next 6-15 years. The land is in multiple or

unknown ownership.

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Site 3126: Land at Pound Farm, Lyneham: the site has a developable area of 4.07ha and the

capacity to deliver 122 dwellings in the next 6 -15 years.

Site 476: Land at Victoria Drive, Lyneham : the site has a developable area of 1.77ha and

the capacity to deliver 100 dwellings in the next 5 years.

A further site is being promoted by Oakley Planning and Conservation for residential

development in Lyneham at Rosehill Close on behalf of a client, Rosehill Homes.

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Issue 3: Employment

Key Findings

Residents support the development of new employment opportunities within their

communities, which would help to reduce out-commuting to larger settlements in the area.

Residents made reference to RAF Lyneham in relation to its impacts on the community, and

also the way in which having large numbers of personnel living on the base stimulates

demand for services, facilities in the villages, creating business opportunities. The

uncertainty over the long term future uses of this land creates uncertainty within the

community; such are the links between them.

Plans and policies which relate to the issue of employment

Core Strategy: Core Policy 34 Additional Employment Land:

“Outside the Principal Settlements, Market Towns and Local Service Centres, developments

that:

i. seek to retain or expand businesses currently located within or adjacent to the

settlements identified in Core Policy 1

ii. support sustainable farming and food production through allowing development required

to

adapt to modern agricultural practices and diversification

iii. are for new rural based businesses within or adjacent to Large and Small Villages

iv. are considered essential to the wider strategic interest of the economic development of

Wiltshire, as determined by the council will be supported where they:

v. meet sustainable development objectives as set out in the polices of this Core Strategy

vi. are consistent in scale with their location, do not adversely affect nearby buildings and

the surrounding area or detract from residential amenity

vii. are supported by evidence that they are required to benefit the local economic and

social needs

viii. would not undermine the delivery of strategic employment allocations

ix. are supported by adequate infrastructure.

Core Policy 40: Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, guest houses and conference facilities:

“Proposals for new hotels, bed and breakfasts and guesthouses within Local Service Centres,

and Large and Small Villages will be supported where the proposals are of an appropriate

scale and character within the context of the immediate surroundings and the settlement as

a whole.”

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Issue 4: Open Space

Key Findings

Residents in Lyneham and Bradenstoke enjoy the rural nature of their settlement and would

like to see the existing open spaces and parks maintained and enhanced for people of all

ages to use. Young people commented they would like to see more safe places to play,

including a skate park and play equipment.

Plans and policies which relate to this issue

Core Policy CP52 relates to Green Infrastructure, which includes parks, open spaces,

recreation areas, paths and playgrounds. The policy supports the retention and

improvement of such areas. Wiltshire Council is currently preparing a Green Infrastructure

Strategy to support the protection and enhancement of these spaces.

North Wiltshire Local Plan Policy CF3 will continue to be saved after the adoption of the

Core Strategy.

‘Proposals for new housing development will be required to make provision for open space

on site, to provide 15m² for Local Parks and 3m² for play areas per person. The Council will

accept in the appropriate circumstances, financial payments from developers for provision

of open space according to the following order of preference:

i) Provision of open space elsewhere which is appropriately located in relation to the

development;

ii) Contributions towards the upgrading of existing nearby open spaces.

Development will be required to make contributions to remedy local deficiencies in the

quantity and/or quality of open space and the future maintenance of open space provided

to meet needs arising from the new development as set out in North Wiltshire s Open

Spaces Study.’

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Issue 5: Traffic/transport/roads/cycleways/pavements/paths

Key Findings

Residents expressed concern about road safety in the villages, especially in relation to the

volume of HGV traffic, safe crossing points and traffic speeds.

The bus services in the community are valued by many, particularly young people, older

residents and those without cars. Some residents were concerned about the price of fares.

Residents would like to see an improvement in pavements, paths and dedicated cycle-ways

within the parish to encourage more people to walk and cycle safely.

Plans and policies which relate to these issues

Core Strategy Policies CP60: Sustainable Transport and CP61: Transport and Development set the

broad context for traffic and road issues, aiming to reduce the need to travel, reduce dependence

on the private car and make other transport options such as walking, cycling and public transport

more viable.

Core Strategy Policy CP52: Green Infrastructure (P196) is supportive of the retention and

improvement of existing paths. Developer contributions can help to secure these improvements,

and the creation of new paths.

The third Wiltshire Local Transport Plan was published in March 2011 and sets transport policy

alongside the Core Strategy.

A speed limit review of A and B class roads in Wiltshire was completed in 2010, and a review of

speed limits on C class and Unclassified roads is now due.

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0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

1

0

5

8

4

24

23

18

26

22

33

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Public Transport

Traffic

Road Safety

With regard to traffic, transport and roads, what would you say were the priorities for your community in the next 10-15 years?

(55 respondents)

Not relevant

Don't know


Not important


Important

Extremely important

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Issue 6: Sense of Place

This issue covers village identity, sense of community, cultural issues, population make-up, design in

the built environment and community safety. Although not all of these matters are directly

connected to land use planning, they remain relevant in the process of Neighbourhood Planning in

helping people shape the future of their community and therefore do relate to planning.

Key Findings

Residents believe their community to be a safe and friendly rural parish and would like to

keep and enhance community spirit through events and social occasions, and by looking out

for each other. The attractive appearance of the villages is valued and people take a pride in

their place.

Plans and policies relating to this issue

The Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Strategy section of the Core Strategy states,

“the long established policy of protecting the distinct character and identity of the villages and

settlements remains a priority for local communities. This applies particularly to the parts of the

community area which adjoin the administrative area of Swindon Borough Council where there may

be unplanned development pressure. The open countryside should be maintained to protect the

character and identity of the area in accordance with Core Policy 51. The local community may also

wish to consider this matter further in any future community-led neighbourhood planning work”

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Appendix 1: What do you like best about living in Lyneham and Bradenstoke?

Its peaceful tranquillity, based on the fact it is a cul-de-sac!

Friendliness, community spirit. Post office, library and local shops mean we don't have to

travel to shop. 20 minute bus service is fantastic

We have two great pubs and even though it's the same people talking the same shit when

you go in it's nice to be able to choose from two pubs. I also like the fact that the Mallard is

making an effort to do live music once a month now. For a village we have a great range of

shops, I hope they can survive until the camp re-opens.

Not much

Quiet

Rural and quiet. Nice community spirit

The layout of the village means that through traffic is not an issue for us.

We lived in a town all our working lives so PEASE and quite

Friendly people, activities for retired people, access to good bus service, local shops

Good activities in the village

Maintained well.

Community spirit is good

It's remoteness

Access to major towns by public transport.

The people who live here.

The small community atmosphere makes it a lovely place to live

Lack of road traffic

Rural

Friends

It is an old village set off the main road that provides a very pleasant environment in which

to live and bring up a family.

Tranquillity

community feeling and being safe

The fact that the village is a living community with no through traffic.

It's peaceful and quiet and such beautiful countryside surroundings and views.

Location, facilities

Location

quiet and peaceful at the moment

Being an old village and being small

Genuine rural atmosphere - low crime rate

Friendliness, attitude of the villagers, easy access to other parts of the County,

Regular buses running through the village. Mostly friendly people.

Good bus links to nearby towns. Coffee mornings to bring people together. Local shops to

cater for most of our needs.

No sure as I am new to this area

The mixture of good selection of shops and food outlets, and green areas.

There is nothing I could say what is best about the community.

Friendly residents; good Primary School

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Not much!

Proximity to open countryside. Peace and quiet

I like that it feels like things are taking off again and live has been put back into the village.

the rural nature of the area

The area, people where I live ,and school

That it is becoming a far nicer place to live

The local greasy spoon. The people.

Very friendly, quiet - ideal for my age group - 50+.

community spirit, regular bus service, everything you need is in the village and you don't

have to go to larger towns to shop if you don't want to, friendly people

The feeling of community; the relaxed nature of the area; the 'country feel' of it all. Today

too many villages and communities are losing this.

The people, the area, the help that is always there if you need it, if feels like living with a

caring family.

The community spirit

Small rural village, good community spirit, very low crime rate, good transport services for

rural area, peaceful

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Appendix 2: How could the villages be improved?

A better public transport system to local towns. The provision of a weekly or twice weekly

Doctors Surgery as was back in the 1970s/80s

Needs a GP surgery and pharmacy. Needs a by-pass to take all the HGV's away, especially

the waste HGVs. Slow down the traffic. More litter picking, better grass cutting and cutting

back grass verges to reveal the true width of footpaths. More facilities for young people e.g

youth club, internet youth cafe

"There's so much shit stirring from people who don't use the local facilities and online village

forums don't help that. I know these people are often not working so have nothing better to

do but for the people trying really hard to make the village better these s*** stirrers aren’t

helping.

I think the village will be much better when Lyneham re-opens as there will be a bigger

range of people and it won't feel so same old, same old. That was always my fear when

Lyneham shut and it's pretty much as I thought it would be."

Get a skate park, more to do for younger people

Village shop

Addition of better medical facilities such as a medical centre.

Better maintained lane and access onto the main Chippenham to Lyneham road. It is

sometimes a gamble in turning right to go into Lyneham from Bradenstoke when cars

coming up the hill are just starting to accelerate again."

We would like a replacement for our Post Office because it is closing in the very near future.

That will mean we will have to take a trip to Royal Wootton Bassett. It will be a long walk for

us (80 &75 year olds) to get to the bus stop at the green.

affordable housing for young and old

More for the young. There are no activities for the youngsters. We have been asking for a

new play park for years. Everywhere I go I see new play parks with great equipment for all

ages. Ours is outdated and pretty useless unless you are a toddler. We have the space let’s

use it.

Doctors surgery and tidy up of the shops and takeaways

Community consideration for each other - in everyday neighbourliness, driving with care

(low speed), manners, acceptance of differences

Speed restrictions to calm traffic flow, particularly with the heavy vehicles.

Give more thought to who they place in social housing, not just the ones who no one else

wants.

Improved public footpaths for walks

Putting overhead electrical supply cables underground; more families

More respect for the surroundings by the younger elements

A decent local village shop

A well-stocked local shop maybe owned and run by the village folk.

By improving basic services within the village. Provision of mains gas supplies, improved

water supply, improved sewerage and radically improved telephone lines/internet access

would greatly improve the village.

More facilities for young people

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Better public transport for Bradenstoke

Repair roads and paths, Put cycle paths in to connect other villages

Now that it has been sold, getting the shop reopened & serving the community again. Being

without it for the last six months has started the slide of the village stopping being a

community & becoming a soulless housing estate. Thank goodness for the pub.

Roads/potholes repaired, drains unblocked and cleaned regularly so that flooding is

minimised and footpaths kept tidy and not overgrown.

Regenerate businesses

New shopping and food precinct removing the old tired looking shops

Cleanliness and better facilities, more speed checks in other areas

"With a doctors surgery

HGVs not being allowed on the Chippenham Road (B4069?)"

Do not allow further building

More people involved in making Lyneham more of a community.

more for teenagers to do, more events as a whole community

More amenities - doctor - dentist - community centre.

Additional low cost housing and a continuation of the village shop. Restoration of the village

Post office

Better facilities that are unlikely to happen unless there is a huge amount of housing built

Reduce heavy traffic especially refuse lorries. need for a pharmacist and doctor's surgery

More things for under 3's.

General tidiness of areas e.g. in Lyneham the Chip shop area and car park, more community

spirit

By it being kept clean and free of rubbish all hedges and verges cut regular and more

community spirit, like there was back in the old days.

Traffic calming; litter picking; more flowers

to do more for the young people! events, real youth club, what could be open everyday.to

have a place for them, so they don't need to hide in sheds in the garden of empty houses. Or

break playgrounds. They are bored in lyneham. there is no fun ramp for them to use.

soooooooo boring!!!!!!!!if children are happy, then the parents gonna be happy!!...

The area around the shops could be made to look more attractive. There is a lot of litter so

this could be improved.

New business and jobs prospects, new housing and facilities.

more facilities

People and sections activities utilising the village website more.

More care to the village, the community pulling more together.

Post office remaining, general tidiness.

I would like to see more traffic calming within the village. A shop and a welcoming pub

would bring the community together.

reduce (or stop!) speeding vehicles and HGV's on the A3102, more maintenance to grass

verges, more litter picking, proper repairs to footpath surfaces, especially at the junction of

Harrow Grove with A3102. Clear out and repair the road drains so that we don't have large

puddles after even light rain, that make it very difficult for pedestrians to walk along the

footpaths without getting soaked by aforementioned speeding vehicles and HGVs!

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The only real thing that is missing is a medical centre or at least6 a doctor's practice. May be

just a few affordable houses for local youngsters to encourage them to stay on here.

If more notice was taken about the small problems some of the larger problems would go

away. i.e. The speed of cars in the village, the bad repair of the roads, the height of the grass

verges on narrow roads, the lack of help from the officials of the council and parish council.

There are many people who help the residents in the village but the basic needs of the area

are forgotten, then the elderly fall because of a whole in the road or a damaged pavement,

children can't get out of the way of a speeding car because the grass verges are not cut.

Make the area safe for the people who live there don't make excuses that its not on the list

to be done.

Tided up ,transport links ,

Water and sewerage utilities need improving, several in fill developments with no increase

in infrastructure.

A shop/general store as local shop has now closed.

Footpaths

Better access to GP surgery and chemist

maintenance of village road

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Appendix 3: Full comments on facilities, schools, shops, cafes and pubs

Enjoying the local butcher and knowledge of where the meat is coming from

Pool with slides, more parks, more clubs, more fun stuff, more shops, have some toy shops

in Lyneham

The Mallard Pub is a fantastic family pub, serving good food and shows a film once a month,

well supported by the villagers.

The new shops are: greengrocers, a bakery and a butcher. We can get everything we need

without travelling.

The new houses have also paid for a new community hall and sports field

a health centre comprising a doctors surgery and chemist and dentist.

We could use a community centre, coffee, lunches a general meeting place.

Better facilities, sewerage and gas

Well supported local shops. It will have a clinic with doctors, dentist and maybe a

chiropodist to serve hopefully an ageing population.

Swimming pool, skate parks and many other things too! Cafes, library, bowls centre and

recreation centre.

A shelter at the school bus stop….a scout hut…..area where you can camp…..restaurants.

The parks open and close at various times by putting a fence around it and closing the gate

at night and opening it in the day, put up cameras to watch out for vandalism.

Gaming zone where you can use computers, play board games, a shop to sell snacks

Activities for all age groups in a community building, community café

The gym, swimming pool and outdoor sports facilities are all up and running now. The

doctors surgery and pharmacist is now running in a community building by St Michael’s

Church

The new facilities in Bradenstoke playing field are well used by young and old alike….The

community shop has brought villagers together and the venture is profitable.

The community shop is doing well with the youngsters taking their turn. We’re so pleased

the post office has been located in the coffee shop. I can see the monthly 5 aside match

between the mature residents and youngsters in the sports/play field. The pavilion has been

so useful, at least they’ve sorted out the parking.

We now have a shop and post office and a school and thriving churches in our village….Great

to see the two pubs thriving again as centres of the community.

A lovely little shop and very active for all ages, a village hall in lovely countryside.

I thought I'd just send you one of the new postcards of Lyneham to show you how the place

has changed since we were teenagers. After that s*** time between 2011 and 2015 where it

was a ghost village we now have it back to what it was like growing up. The bowl/bop is once

again the place to be on a Friday night, with the Duck & WH the drinking dens for Saturdays.

The 'new, new, new' gym is once again open to the village which is great.

Lots to do for the children and a fantastic playground with a basketball pitch, what was not

on grass and a brilliant slide for my little toddler, she could climb up herself and my son was

every day in the park in Melsome Road and had a great time with his friends on the fun

ramps with his scooter.

There is an awesome skate park here

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Busy village hall

The community of Bradenstoke has finally got a medical centre

A doctor’s surgery

Well all is well after a long wait we now have a DR just down the road no more worrying

how we are going to get there also we now have a post office again nice

It is an active community with events and support for all ages

The Pub Village Hall Church still open

Facilities are better in Lyneham. I.e. a late night chemist

A doctor's surgery

A dentist

Today we went to doctors and I was given a prescription so we went to the pharmacy.

Hopefully I will be well enough to go to the local gym this week sometime.

Excellent chemist very easy to use after visiting the doctors

All the shops that were open in 2013 are still open

There is a range of local shops and amenities

New leisure centre has great classes and activities

There are plenty of social activities for all ages in our village, our two churches are well

attended and reach out into the community

We went, with friends, to the local pub yesterday for a drink and a meal which was most

enjoyable. We are lucky to live in such a lovely village.

Lyneham a busy place now. Shops and local businesses doing well.

The new shopping and food precinct is really thriving and the up keep of the village has

really improved its image

More leisure facilities for young people

opportunities for the young, good facilities

Life is very busy here in Bradenstoke with plenty of local activities, for both young and old,

going on

Every weekend there is something happening

Pharmacy alongside GP surgery

Skate park

Post office

Dentist

retain post office

Library

A Community Centre for everyone to meet people.

Pharmacy alongside GP surgery

The village is primarily populated by retirees and a Doctors surgery or a visiting Doctors

surgery would be most welcome

The present village hall needs refurbishment. The two pubs appear to be improving at

present and about time too! New housing developments should be required to provide

community building to accommodate surgery, pharmacy and youth facilities in community

rooms

I hope that the youth club will re-open as part of the old HIVE when Lyneham re-opens. If it

doesn't then maybe the new Scout/Guide hut could be used on a Friday or Saturday night

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for a youth club, a small fee could be charged to cover the cost of using the facilities. Using

the village or church halls wouldn't work for a youth club as they're too 'on show' in the

village. The kids want somewhere out of the way to meet with few adults telling them what

to do!

As for the doctor's surgery/dental practice/pharmacy it's been a priority since before I was

born. I do wonder whether if the field behind Lancaster square is sold as part of planning

permission it should be stated that this facility should be built? If it does happen it needs to

be an integrated facility so people see the doctor/nurse and if meds are needed they go to

the pharmacy in the surgery rather than having to travel to WB/Calne. This is probably just a

pipe dream!

Green space is why we choose to live here and it would be devastating to lose it!

Doctors surgery is needed for all of the community here and goes without saying.

What about a postal service again?

A lot are already available, the village hall needs upgrading and a doctors surgery would be

helpful for those without transport

Although I cannot see there being a doctors surgery even if there was a clinic that would be

helpful and we definitely need a chemist. The number of times I have had to travel to

Swindon just to get my child what he needs.

All are important and are existing very well at present (exceptions being our recently closed

village shop and no doctors surgery) - it would be great if the standards could be maintained

Hope someone buys the shop keep it going with everyday essentials (fresh bread,

newspapers, milk etc)

New play space and equipment provided

Use village hall for youth club

Sports / Youth club area for pitches to encourage local teams etc. Instil more community

spirit. Local doctors / dentist for growing community

Bradenstoke is a village. It needs to remain a village. As such, appropriate communal

facilities are essential to promote the community spirit. Facilities for young people are

especially important, particularly as the road in and out of Bradenstoke is unsafe for walking,

particularly after dark.

The three obvious ones for a village to remain a living community are Church, pub, & shop.

Otherwise we are just a housing estate with poor transport links. For the Parish a surgery is

needed, as new residents are now being sent all over North Wilts to find a GP.

As the youth club on the RAF base is now gone, it is very important to open a new safe place

for children to go to. This coincides with a playground and recreation space too. I think it's

very important to focus on the upkeep of the green space around the village and the village

churches. A doctor's surgery in the village would be very handy for the people of Lyneham

and Bradenstoke to minimise transport worries for older people and those without cars. The

village hall is currently in jeopardy so this is a very important facility to look after.

A new village store and takeaways will improve the image of the village.

Having a doctors surgery for non-service families, youth club to occupy the youths

Maintaining green spaces and keeping the village a village.

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There needs to be more facility for the children of Lyneham. A suitable playground in each

estate and maintained to a high standard. A doctors surgery would be useful for those who

cannot get to the surrounding areas

Bradenstoke used to have a Doctors surgery every Tuesday until a change of leadership at

the main surgery. Village shop is essential especially during the winter period when we are

snowed/iced in. A new village hall would also provide for youth facilities.

Some of the playgrounds could be improved and there are many local companies that do

this as part of their pay back to community or lottery funding the same for the village hall.

Village Hall could do with more improvement, a Youth Club would be excellent and would

free up the halls within the village and a good green space to hold summer events rather

than cramming it all in the halls.

Please engage properly with the newly refreshed Parish Council to make these decisions.

Melsome Road, army estates. children have to move all the time, their dads gonna go to

war,......and nothing to support them. They need something to compensate the stress.

There is nothing in Lyneham!!!

It's key to maintain a shop in a village the size of Lyneham. No green space should be lost

A local doctor’s surgery and pharmacy would be great and the local parks need an upgrade

with another being installed in the hasting drive area.

A doctor’s surgery is paramount as the military spouses and children coming here in near

future will need medical cover. The neighbouring surgeries in Calne and Royal Wootton

Bassett are full and cannot accept new patients

I'm not sure where this could be located but its def needed.

With New Court Surgery no longer taking Lyneham or Bradenstoke Residents, and long

waiting times for appointment at both RWB Surgeries, would appear logical to have a

surgery in Lyneham - perhaps in the Old School. It is important to keep the Pubs and Village

Shop, but they are commercial decisions. If demand is insufficient, then question is

answered.

Most of the above are in situ and therefore just need improvements. However, Bradenstoke

could do with a local shop and perhaps a Community Shop could be considered. A Doctor's

Surgery could be in Lyneham, I know that does not help Bradenstoke residents, but at least

they would not have so far to go as RWB, if they wanted to change.

In the short term the current village hall needs some improvement to maintain current uses

and extend to new ones, but in the longer term a new community building within which

some of the above can be accommodated should be pursued. A proper 'village green' could

accommodate some sports/recreation. It's important that at least one of the current shops

is retained in Lyneham. The Mallard pub is undergoing regeneration and the present

tenants should be supported in their endeavours to provide a family friendly pub in

Lyneham.

A Shop is needed in this area, but most of all a doctors surgery nearer than Royal Wootton

Bassett would be a wonderful idea.

Village shop present shop premises have just been auctioned but as yet future use not

known.

Doctor's surgery possible purpose built community building in Lyneham for Dr's surgery

(satellite from RWB or Calne), dentist, pharmacy, community rooms, baby and child clinics,"

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Schools

there is currently a very good school bus service provided for infant primary and secondary

schools

Better Teachers

Lyneham School is apparently not well managed

Choice of Pre Schools and Nurseries with a good structure.

The present school site appears to be large enough to accommodate expansion that will

probably become necessary as the military families’ accommodation fills up with permanent

staff on the MOD site. Funding will need to be found though. Housing development?

maintain our excellent primary school

Lyneham school has been hit hard recently with the base closure. Hopefully this will rectify

itself once it re opens again.

It's always important to have excellent educational facilities in all areas, regardless of their

rurality - it helps attract and keep new blood into the village. Maintaining the facilities during

the period of RAF Lyneham's transition and the re-opening of the preschool as the parish

population increases again would be ideal

Education can always improve!!!!

I think our school in Lyneham is great but schools can always improve they must never stand

still or be complacent.

A good and well performing school adds to the desirability of the village.

to keep up to date with other areas

The school needs to be adaptable to the need of Lyneham i.e. with the new infrastructure

coming to Lyneham they need to be prepared for this.

Improvements to existing school to accommodate extra children likely to be in Lyneham

with the opening of the new MoD base.

Lyneham Primary school can expect a large influx of new children in the near future when

MOD Lyneham is fully operational

More facilities for pre-school children needed

A local school is vital and centre part of a good community

More sport facilities within the school and a Swimming Pool, so the children can learn to

swim on a regular basis, rather than just once a term and having to travel to other pools,

would save the school money in transporting the children.

The Primary School is well managed but has to tackle the uncertainties of Service families

moving in and out of the area; better planning focus is needed.

It would be a shame for Lyneham to lose the Primary school, with currently probably influx

of new personnel to MOD Lyneham, some of whom will have children and be here on a

longer posting.

It is important for the Primary School to continue and any improvements made to it.

Once the military housing is fully occupied again, numbers at the primary school will

increase correspondingly. It may well be that improvements will be needed to

accommodate more children. However, Pre-school education is very lacking since the

military pre-schools were closed down. I understand this is a real difficulty, due to lack of

space for the current pre-school to expand into. Efforts should be made to address this

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problem. Perhaps the excess space in the Primary School, currently used as community

rooms, be used for a larger pre-school?

Education should always be a top priority

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Appendix 4: Full comments on Development and Housing

I have just visited my mother in a very respectful, nurturing and inspiring residential area for

elderly residents in Lyneham….individual gardens and accessible space.

The village has expanded by 200 houses but has brought a GP surgery, a dentist and new

shops.

There are more affordable homes for young people to rent or buy…our older people have

the opportunity to go into accommodation more suited to their needs.

More accommodation for the elderly and disabled.

Not too many new houses.

There are lots of new houses all over the place for everyone to live and even more

The improvement in housing…has further convinced the young residents to stay.

My vision was to have seen all brown field sites effectively reused.

A home/house without worry about too much rent.

The village has grown slightly with more houses in the infill sites.

I’m also glad that those few starter homes have been sold to local first time buyers and all

the houses have covenants on so that each time they are sold it is to another local first time

buyer and prices kept affordable.

The residents from the new cul-de-sac have really contributed to the community.

Housing development has been within brown sites. Housing has been available as

affordable with joint purchase.

Cheaper housing

How wonderful to have lived in a village whose boundaries have remained intact since we

moved here over fifty years ago. We miss the aeroplane activity so common up until 2012!

Countryside unspoilt -new homes few and in keeping with village

Lyneham airfield has remained free of housing estates

The new technical buildings on the airfield have not caused any issues with the locals.

I think they are having a meeting in Bradenstoke about up grading the sewers that would be

nice it would then cope with all the new houses they want to build round here!

Bradenstoke has retained its village community and not been swallowed up with Lyneham

Lyneham is more of a pleasanter place to visit as opposed to having the appearance of a

forces town and looking run down

The MoD housing and the village population have integrated to form a peaceful community

MOD housing spruced up

I'm very glad that the runway at RAF/MOD Lyneham wasn't destroyed and planes are still

landing there

The demolition of the old shops and takeaways has freed up valuable development space for

new quality housing further improving the look and desirability for people wanting to move

to the village

To keep the village a village and not allow coalescence of two villages

There has been no adverse environmental impact of the MOD training college. No new

houses on greenfield sites have been built.

New developments are progressing and that is bringing jobs into the area.

Please retain the current Village Boundary

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Existing well-maintained and cared-for housing

Sensible organic growth is all that is needed.

stop building

There is plenty of empty houses that could be let out in the village for local people.

Better maintenance of MOD housing estates needed

Forces houses need updating

There is ample space for more housing developments, but it's probably outside the

designated village boundary. E.g. land behind the White Hart, land beside the old 47AD site,

and continuation of the Webbs Court development. If such housing development is allowed,

the developers should be required to provide a community building large enough to

accommodate a GP surgery, pharmacy, and community rooms.

Development in village needs to be small and preserve countryside - may have to have some

green belt builds but single homes not developments

Sewers and gas. speed limit in and approach to the village 20mph at least

fill in brownfield sites and link the MOD housing to the rest of the village

Away from the main road.

On brownfield sites, on former agricultural building areas

It has to be on the top of the hill, & because of the lack of infrastructure, & scheduled

monuments; it would have to be towards the Lilybrook end of the village.

I'm not sure where they could be placed, but I feel that affordable housing, especially for

young people and retired people is a very important aspect right now.

A small scale development of quality homes making the village more desirable.

There is one area in Bradenstoke (Rosehill Crescent) and an area on the Chippenham road,

both areas are suitable for both types of development.

If instead of building houses that are only affordable to those with the means to buy, more

rented accommodation was planned for

If an area of brownfield was available for a small scale development e.g. like the Naffi site or

infill housing but no loss of green space.

There is not enough houses for the older members or the disabled in the village and have to

move away from their friends.

Infill developments should if possible be affordable bungalows.

Utilising the land that will be surplus on the military site, ie A Site and D site for

accommodation and business.

People coming out of the military living in the area wanting to buy in the area.

Some in filling could take place in either village. There is strong demand for older persons

accommodation so that generation can retire to a peaceful village, and in the process free

up housing in Towns for younger people, where there is more employers and social

activities.

Some mixed housing development could and should be accommodated within Lyneham &

Bradenstoke. The villages need a GP surgery and pharmacy due to the fact that surgeries at

Calne and Royal Wootton Bassett are full due to housing development in those towns.

Lyneham & Bradenstoke residents are being squeezed out, but some housing development

could provide the necessary facilities through the community infrastructure levy. In addition

more primary school places may be needed once the military housing is in full occupation

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again, so this could also be provided by the same method. There are some fairly large plots

of land within Lyneham that could provide the necessary space for housing and it may well

be that MOD will have surplus land that could be used for this purpose. If necessary I would

be happy to point out these areas, but I'm sure you're already aware of them.

There is definitely no room for housing in Bradenstoke, except for one or two. But there

must be something in or around Lyneham area for affordable housing for locals

New starter homes or flats built in village

Accommodation suitable for older persons, one or two bed bungalows. Difficult to say

where as small settlement but there are one or two areas suitable for a few bungalows.

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Appendix 5: Full comments on Employment

Promote employment opportunities for the 15-30 age group.

Employment

it’s great to see the place alive and local businesses are doing well

New developments are progressing and that is bringing jobs into the area.

Appendix 6: Full comments on Open Space

Plenty of open space for dogs and ramblers.

An open space where you can have a picnic

I’m glad that all the green spaces in Lyneham are well maintained, edges cleaned and ditches

cleared.

The new facilities in Bradenstoke playing field are well used by young and old alike and the

mini woodland is a lovely place to explore. Enhanced with plants and bird/bat boxes for our

wildlife. The wild flower meadow at the entrance to this village flourishes.

Farmers are encouraged to act pro-wildlife and the crested newts thrive in the local ponds.

Wild flower areas improve verges and spare patches.

Its lovely to see all the green fields and green spaces being maintained.

parks and open spaces are safe and well maintained for our young people to use

Hedgerows full of flowers and well maintained

The village flower beds are looking nice and I have been walking the footpaths with the dog

a lot lately

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Appendix 7: Full comments on traffic, transport, roads, pavements, paths and cycle-ways

Lyneham has a bypass to the east, yippee, no more HGVs through the village!

The roads have been improved and widened

Adequate buses

Better roads, especially C roads.

Good roads and a lower speed limit. It will have good public transport.

Cheaper bus fares for young people.

I see hardly any cars, which have been replaced by baby buggies and scooters.

Fix pot holes in road.

Transport to school – bus overcrowded.

Frequent and affordable public transport system sustained.

A bypass around the village is now being built

A decent bus service for Bradenstoke.

Road quiet and well maintained.

Bus running to village

Quick reliable bus service to get to train in Wootton Bassett

Excellent bus links and many OAP's making good use of their bus passes

Better public transport outreach for Bradenstoke

At last they have placed a weight restriction through the Village about time, now they will

have to repair all the verges and pavements!

Improved road surface conditions

Better road safety laws

It is now possible to walk in and out of Bradenstoke, down Hollow Way without fear of being

knocked over by motorists driving too fast. The new raised footpath is a great safety feature

while the single track road with passing places has really calmed the traffic

The cycle routes to Chippenham and to Wootton Bassett have been completed and are

being used extensively

Footpaths well maintained, well-lit

We have done lots of walking recently along the new footpaths into the beautiful

surrounding countryside.

A new path from Bradenstoke to Lillybrook park has been built

The footpaths are all taken care of and easy to walk along and follow. The roads are taken

care of and the drains cleaned and unblocked regularly so barely floods any more

Smoother pavements, kept in better condition.

Roads and pathways improved

Increase in cycle paths

Cycle paths all around the village and surrounding villages.

Cycle track for Bradenstoke to Lyneham and on to Wootton Bassett.

Local footpaths are being maintained....and there’s a walk way along Hollow Way.

cycle routes

speed limit in village Bradenstoke

More calming

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To have speed limit reduced to 20 miles going through the villages, too much speeding goes

on within both villages.

Wiltshire Council revisit waste management contracts to restrict large vehicle movements.

The present major access to the village -Hollow Way- is bottlenecked in a number of points

and would need to be widened

Need for HGV traffic to be diverted away from village centre. Speed of traffic needs to be

addressed. More road crossings may achieve this as well as improving road safety - it would

be easier to cross the road, rather than dodging between cars!

I think the services we already have a really good for a village.

More public transport would help non drivers and reduce amount of traffic on the roads.

Road Safety should be looked into for pedestrians that find themselves jumping into the

hedges at the lower end of the village in order to get to Lyneham on foot when cars zoom

past.

Cyclists have no routes in/out of the village other than to use the road with car drivers that

have no respect for them or they have to use the pavements mean for walkers.

Keep the good bus service. We need more speed watch to calm the traffic speed and more

crossings although some improvements have been made

Public transport must be maintained for those who don’t/can’t drive.

The junction between Bradenstoke and the main Lyneham road is still an issue. We need

more warning signs on Lyneham Banks. There are so many near misses. Do we have to wait

for an accident as usual for something to be done? Bigger signs could be put up. The speed

limit could be extended and reduced. It’s not difficult.

Please keep the bus services to Bradenstoke. They may be few but for some are the only

means of transport.

Speed of traffic is increasing to way beyond the 30mph limit. A 20mph limit through the

single lane built up area of Bradenstoke, with a continuum of the 30mph through to the T-

junction with the Banks may help this.

Continue #55 bus service and retain bus pass system

Public transport to local towns must be maintained and RWB train station built.

Traffic must be managed, especially the excessive speed of motorcycles. There are regular

commuting bikes, every working day, that travel at excessive speed and the police should be

able to control this. No doubt they will, once someone is seriously injured or killed.

Always good to have decent & safe transport links for both locals and visitors to the

community

Round about by Tesco could do with some clear markings or something to make people

more aware of its existence.

Traffic drives too fast on its way into and out of Bradenstoke. Appropriate traffic calming

measures to improve road safety, and particularly the safety of pedestrians, are essential.

Also, making public transport access to both Chippenham and Swindon easier and more

regular would greatly benefit Bradenstoke and many other local villages.

Improved bus service to Bradenstoke

Improved road surfaces for Bradenstoke/ Lyneham areas

New pavement from Lillybrook T-junction into centre of Bradenstoke

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Safe pedestrian access is needed into the village, the easiest way of doing this would be to

put a virtual pavement through the Hollow Way, in addition to bringing the speed limit from

the B4069 down to 30mph from 60, which some people still seem to try & do through the

Hollow Way.

The roads in Lyneham are really falling apart especially along Chippenham Road where this

regularly floods now due to the lack of upkeep of the drains. Public transport is always

important to keep a check on as this is a lifeline for many people of Lyneham and

Bradenstoke to get to and from the nearby towns.

A regular bus service is vital to attract people who want to move to the village and cannot

drive.

Safe crossings are vital for all not just the young and elderly.

More speed checks throughout the village especially the Calne end of the village

Maintaining pathways and roads

There needs to be emphasis on the speed of the traffic that travels through Lyneham as not

many people do 30mph currently. Also a restriction on heavy good vehicles being able to

come through.

The village already experiences volumes of HGV traffic using Lyneham banks road. There

have been 4 major accidents in the last 10 years involving HGVs tipping over. Weight

restrictions for this route need to be addressed.

Public transport is essential for cut off villagers like Bradenstoke. this village has a population

of over 880,there are over 1000 cars in the village which leads to a very heavy transport and

road safety problems

Traffic calming would be ideal to slow down those who speed

Heavy waste lorries are very noisy at night and often drive too fast through the village.

Despite Speed watch team active in the village too many drivers drive above the speed limit.

Roads aren't safe for cyclists with so much heavy traffic

Traffic safety like crossings and rumble strips.

As I said above the speed limit reduced and traffic controls to stop the lorries from speeding-

they have been known to travel at 50mph through the village.

Bus service is excellent. Traffic calming and vigilance is desperately needed. See other issue

above.

transport for school kids in Melsome road . It's a dangerous path to walk on in winter for the

woman, being on their own, no family, no husband, with children and being pregnant. Really

dangerous!!!!!!!!!!

Important to maintain current levels of public transport

Traffic needs to be monitored and slowed down through the village. More traffic light

crossings are needed.

More control or enforcement from local police is needed (HGV , mobile users, and speeding)

Bradies Taxi Bus has been a very good innovation and long may it continue.

There is at the moment quite a good system in place, it is important that this is not lost

As a pedestrian in Lyneham, the presence of high volumes of fast traffic is extremely

intimidating, especially when that traffic is HGVs. Efforts should be made to direct HGVs

onto more suitable routes, especially the HGVs delivering to the Viridor land fill site at Calne.

Perhaps this could be done alongside the promised A350 improvements at Chippenham?

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I've already mentioned the spray from vehicles after rain - the road drains need clearing and

repairing to improve this. Community speed watch needs to be out more often and more

regularly to reinforce the 30mph restriction.

Repair the roads, control speed in small rural areas and on narrow roads. Make visibility for

road users a must, get over hanging bushes cut so drivers can see when turning out or in at

junctions, cut grass verges so visibility is better for all road users.

More speed cameras and policing in Lyneham village by mini roundabout

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Appendix 8: Full comments on Sense of Place

I know the quality of her {mothers} life is greatly improved by the real sense of community

living.

We can get everything we need without travelling

Lyneham and Bradenstoke remain separate villages and their integrity is still there.

I hope it will be a thriving community

Lyneham has remained a village…more organisations have started to bring residents

together

A very unique community. Any expansion would certainly spoil the way of life here.

In 2026 there are lots of things and activities for everyone to do.

There are lots of community days, where everyone gets involved, doing things like painting,

gardening and growing fruit ready for cooking/using. Not only do the younger generation

have places to socialise but all generations.

Good communication and advertising of any meetings about the village.

Am loving meeting all other septuagenarians for the weekly oap hops in the village hall.

Activities still abound in the village hall and a new play group is well attended. Wish you

were here!!

A sense of community and heart for Lyneham…overall it still looks a pretty place to live.

Bradenstoke is a wonderful place to live…there is still community spirit

It is now a loving, caring community and not just a bunch of houses.

I am 90 years old and I love the village I live in.

Plenty of community spirit in Bradenstoke

This is a beautiful village

The village community is great

Rubbish collected.

Dog excrement non-existent

A friendly community that cares for each other

A beautiful, but not overly attractive village, bisected by a busy main road.

All the rest is about the same, remember the hedge that was removed on the bend top of

Clack Hill and was not replaced as was, well as we said at the time it would turn into festival

site it has, thank god we don’t overlook it.

It has been a good year this year for our village flower beds and baskets. The whole village

looks really colourful and clean.

Crime and anti-social behaviour very low. Village clean and tidy.

clean and tidy safe place to live

No signs of vandalism, neighbourhood watch scheme working well.

Village takes a pride in it's appearance, litter is a thing of the past!

Had a lovely village fete yesterday all the village were there very friendly and a community

spirit.

I can't wait until the village Panto at Christmas.

The area is clean has no litter.

The area around the shops has been cleaned and tidied to make it look more appealing.

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Today the sun is shining and the village is busy. There are many people living here now and

the village fete is coming up. Many visitors from the area are expected to attend and the

Army has helped immensely.

Area is clean and neat, very pretty