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Wendover Neighbourhood Plan (WNP) Business, Employment and Tourism
Research document
Introduction and purpose
(A) This document has a number of purposes. First it is an attempt to summarise the key
information on the present state of Wendover’s business sector, and employment provision.
Secondly, it refers to and comments on the national, regional, and district wide policies, plans
and objectives affecting Wendover. Thirdly it looks at the issues raised in public consultation
and engagement events held for the WNP in 2017 and to date in 2018, contacts with
stakeholders, and priorities emerging or stated for the Local Area Forum. Fourthly, it looks at
any further evidence gathering needed to support potential policies, and finally, it outlines
potential policies to include in the draft plan. The text of the draft circulated to the SG on 1 8
18 has been updated to 25.9.18 and will form a draft interim BERD v 4 of 25.9.18. It is likely
that further additions and amendments will be made in the light of progress on the VALP, and
other information awaited, from inquiries with ONS and AVDC, which are ongoing. In addition,
some information from the Additional Evidence, filed in the VALP EIP process, has to be
checked for any relevant policies, or material which will be of relevance. All amendments to
this version of the BERD have been typed in red, so enable the changes to be seen readily.
Maps/photographs will be added.
(1) Key Data (including numbers, location, and type)
1.1 Appendix 1 Part A contains a list of the businesses in Wendover Parish with details of
their website addresses, where available. This is based on the current data held by Wendover
Chamber of Trade and Commerce (WCTC), and will be supplemented by information provided
by AVDC. The list is as up to date as possible as at 1st August 2018, but is likely to require some
further work to ensure it is as accurate as possible. At present the list includes data on
businesses with a base in Wendover as well as those who have customers in the area. It
includes some using their home as a base as well as more traditional business organisations
operating from a shop, office, workshop etc. Some entries are national charities or
organisations operating at a national or district level and some outside businesses who seek
business in Wendover or have advertised here. Data is awaited from AVDC on those paying
business rates.
1.2.1 Appendix 1 Part B is being developed and will include an analysis of the businesses
included in Part A by sector eg manufacturing, building, distribution, and types of retail and
services etc.
1.2.2 The work at 1.1 and 1.2.1 will enable the development of a map (similar to a proposals
map) which could be used potentially in the WNP to show the location of Town Centre shops
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and services, and industrial, commercial and services units on the edge of the Town or in
countryside locations.
1.3.1 The Town Centre (including the High Street, Aylesbury Road, Pound Street, London Road
and Tring Road is the location for most food and drink outlets, professional services and most
services. A map is being developed to record the Town centre businesses. This will aid the
development of the Plan.
1.3.2 There are industrial and commercial units at the sites shown in the table shown at 1.4.1.
1.4 Wendover’s main business units: location uses, sizes and changes
Apart from the Town Centre the main purpose built business parks or clusters of business
units or premises are located in the table at 1.4.1.
1.4.1
Address and postcode
No of buildings/units/size
No of businesses
Use class/es
Harebridge Lane **
13 13 General industry/warehouse/repairs for motor vehicles and engineering uses
Station Approach 10 10 General commercial uses (car storage and car hire for example) offices and services
Upper Little London Farm
17 6 General industry, repairs, office and warehousing
Hale Road 1 1 Foster Care Associates Hale Court Hale Road Wendover Bucks HP22 6NJ
SMP House 2 2 Office
Wendover Dean, London Road
2 2 Commercial- plant hire operation/repairs and fabrication
Caswell Maintenance Ltd
1 1 Building company
Courtyard development Tring Road. This includes the Tanyard and the courtyard
5 5 Mix of clothing retailer, flower shop, undertakers, service business, and healthcare distributor
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development close by
1.4.2 The above shows the main sites where there are multiple occupiers who may share
parking facilities, and are set out as part of a formal or informal business estate
Note 1 ** In Aston Clinton Parish but included as it is referred to in Wendover Factpack 2011.
Note 2 Use classes and type/s of business subject to verification from inspection and further
research through AVDC planning website or from inquires with them.
Note 3 At present this is based on 2011 data, updated by visual inspection, and analysis of
planning, and other publically available material.
1.4.3 Since 2011 there have been a number of gains and losses, and changes of use of
employment land. The table shows some of these.
Year Location Gain/loss
October 2016 2 London Road Change of use of business premises (originally a café) from clothing shop to hairdressers
2018 (following application made 2017)
London Road Service station Loss of garage facility. Planning permission for residential homes now granted following revised access arrangements and redesign of development – reference number 17/04730/APP. Not known when building will start as a number of conditions have to be satisfied first
2017 Lloyds Bank PLC bank branch High Street Wendover
Loss of branch Empty for last year and has recently been refurbished, Current application for planning permission for conversion from use for professional and financial services (A2) into 2 retail units (A1) on ground floor and residential use (C3) on first floor. References 18/02950/ALB and 18/02949/APP. Decision awaited. WPC did not object
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2018 Triangle business park, Stoke Mandeville
Business premises previously used by Grass Roots PLC and currently vacant. Application for decision on whether current use could be changed from B2 office to C3 residential through variation of use class designation. Proposed change from business to residential use approved 14.8.18 subject to conditions on noise (reference 18/02196/COUOR)
2018 Hideaway Farm, Aylesbury Road, Wendover
Application reference 18/02437/ACL. Existing illegal use (ie without planning permission) of land at former farm for storage in previously used farm buildings. Application for lawful development certificate (ldc). Awaits decision by AVDC.
2018 Little London Farm, Dunsmore
Application for lawful use certificate (ldc) for premises used for warehousing and other business uses. Decision awaited. Number not available.
2018 Former pub premises adjacent to travellers site opposite Wyevale
Needs to be checked as to whether residential use proposed for pub/antique shop
2018 Former nursing home to rear of pub premises mentioned above
Unused for some time. Need to establish plans for future use
Note: The information at 1.4.3 is being researched and/or information is awaited from AVDC.
1.4.4 All the above applications, save the last 2, are on land on which planning applications
for conversion from business use to residential use could be made. The LDC application
converts and illegal use to a legal one and then enables a residential application to be made.
The last 2 are in prominent places on the edge of the bypass and need to be considered.
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1.4.5 There are other shops and service providers situated throughout the Parish. There is a
convenience store at Princess Mary Gate.
1.5 Description of the Business sector
1.5.1. Local businesses are diverse and the broad categories include farming, manufacturing,
repairs and maintenance(mainly in the motor trades or building services sector), house
building or house conversions, distribution, retail, professional and general services (the
latter of a huge variety of kinds including beauty and hairdressing, pet care and health and
welfare services) food and drink, and leisure. The majority of businesses in terms of type and
numbers employed are in the service sector. There is a weekly market each Thursday
comprising the following trades:
Greengrocer, pet and garden supplies, clothing, bread and baked products, olives, household
items, cheese, and fish.
1.5.1.1 A monthly market provides local farms to provide a variety of meat products, baked
goods, cheese, plants, clothing, refurbished wood items and a variety of other goods.
1.5.1.2 An annual food and craft fair is held in the summer for local suppliers from a 25 mile
radius. In December a winter market is held with a seasonal theme. These events are
organised by the proprietors of No 2 Pound Street, and a wide variety of food and craft
businesses participate, as well as attracting other stallholders appropriate to the time of year.
1.5.1.3 All markets are held on the Manor Waste.
1.5.2 There are also a variety of business models (company/sole trader/llp/cic). The
community interest company (CIC) designation is chosen by some charity and third sector
organisations, and affects their business aims and ethos.
1.5.3 A factor in local business is the number of those who carry on their business from home.
To some extent these are hidden and will only be shown on data lists (such as those for the
Wendover by WCTC).
1.5.4 In the Questionnaire survey a question was include asking those who ran their own
businesses whether they traded from home, from premises in Wendover, or premises
elsewhere. 108 of the people completing the Questionnaire responded and of these
responders, 66 % (or 72 individuals) replied that they worked from home. This group of
homeworking business owners is often lost sight of and the proportion is likely to reflect the
demographic slant towards older workers in the survey. The business survey which forms
part of the CES2 feedback reports has and will not obtain responses from such businesses. By
way of comparison, from the Questionnaire survey report, and of the same sample of 108
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responders: 21% said they traded from business premises in Wendover; 29% from business
premises outside Wendover.
1.6 Changes in business operation/Land use
1.6.1. The previous Wendover Parish Fact pack (2011) contained data from AVDC about
changes in land use and use classes of the businesses in the Parish and included details of
specific sites and trends in uses. AVDC have told me that they are not updating this document.
At present the information in the tables above is based on the 2011 data census data.
However as a result of other research I have hopes of being able to update the data as far as
possible on business and employment.
1.6.2 The general trends since 2011 are for service uses to replace more general uses. Some
land has been converted from a general business use (such as B2) to residential; the former
builders’ yard off next to Istanbul has become a site for 2 houses. This mirrors an earlier
conversion at Woods Place off the Aylesbury Road. The recent conversion at 20 High Street
reflects a general trend (referred to in AVRS 2015 2.5 bullet point 8). Some changes of use
have occurred to include arts, crafts, floristry, and health focused businesses in Town Centre
locations (for example at Flora Faber Designs (13 High Street) replacing an antiques shop and
the expansion of the premises at the rear (Robert Mews) to include artists, crafts, and health
based businesses.
1.6.3 In the services sector there has been an expansion in business areas such as
hairdressing, healthcare, fitness and personal training, restaurants, shops linked to particular
charities, and life event service providers (such as for weddings, birthdays, and special
occasions).
1.6.4 Wendover is home to a number of businesses or third sector organisations offering care
services or healthcare services supplies and services to the public sector. These include
several fitness businesses trading from home and using public open spaces (such as Ashbrook
and Hampden Meadow) for their fitness sessions, and one at Robert Mews. A healthcare
goods supplier is based at premises to the rear of The Tanyard.
1.7 RAF Halton and Halton Parish
1.7.1 Although not within the Parish the base provides significant employment in the area
and those serving or working there contribute to the local economy by using the
shops/services/pubs and restaurants and facilities here. There are believed to be currently
395 civilian jobs dependant on the base. A total of 1849 military personnel and civilians are
stationed at the base. (based on evidence given by the DIO to the VALP EIP –see Peter Brett
report sections 2.4.5 and 2.4.7)
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1.7.2 The village of Halton has a number of sports facilities which act as employers (such as
the Tennis Club and a cyclist repair and supply shop). The Tennis club houses a gymnasium,
Physiotherapist and specialist exercises such as TaiChi and Pilates. There is also an
industrial/commercial business park at Harebridge Road between Halton and Aston Clinton,
included in the Table above with a variety of B1c and B2 uses. Such business and service
companies provide employment for those in the Parish (note that the precise information on
this site needs to be checked)
1.8 Wendover as a district shopping /services sector
1.8.1 As explained later, Wendover is considered a strategic settlement within the District,
given its shops facilities and transport links. As such and because of its pull it serves as a centre
for the villages and hamlets in the area such as Stoke Mandeville and Butlers Cross.
1.8.2 Evidence arising during the course of developing this Plan confirms that many visitors to
the Town (for market day for example) live in one of the nearby villages.
1.8.3 This needs to be considered in examining the development of the centre to reflect its
position as a strategic settlement. It will be the case that the strategic centres will take the
greater share of new housing than other settlements such as Weston Turville or Waddesdon.
However as the Housing Topic paper produced by AVDC for the VALP EIP reflected the criteria
for the designation of Wendover as a strategic settlement do not fully recognise the
constraints of Green Belt and AONB designation on Wendover.
1.8.4 One of the issues raised at the VALP EIP concerns the definition of the Town Centre in
various settlements. There are detailed provisions about this for Aylesbury. Buckingham’s
Neighbourhood Plan deals with this also. The WNP needs to look at this issue for Wendover
(perhaps linked to the provisions that could be included in the WNP for the primary or
secondary shopping frontages).
1.9 Development of the shopping and services sector
1.9.1 A good deal of comment was made by responders in CES 1, CES 2, and in the
Questionnaire results report about improvements that could be made to the shopping and
services provided for residents (see section 5.3 and Appendix 3).
1.9.2 Wendover has a role as a tourist centre and many people use this as a base for exploring
the area with many walkers and cyclists pursuing leisure pursuits, and taking holidays locally.
The public responded with a host of suggestions on how Wendover could meet the tourist
challenge (ibid).
1.10 Local business, services and retail operations on the edge of the settlement area to the
rural south or outside the Parish.
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The Parish extends to some 6 miles north to south and a number of employers are located at
the edge of the settlement, or adjacent to the boundary such as the Wyevale complex and
Lindengate (both in Weston Turville Parish) who will employ local people as well as the
businesses to the north of the bypass on Nash Lee Road. Such a business as Worlds End
Garden Centre known as Wyevale, will be used by residents from Wendover and from a wide
area.
7 farms either surround the settlement footprint or operate to the rural south of the Parish
adjacent to the A413, and the line of the HS2 railway line. Some of these straddle the local
Parish boundaries.
1.11 Use of shopping and services outside the Parish
Although Wendover is a strategic settlement, its viability is partly affected by those residents
using Aylesbury, and other centres for their convenience, and comparison shopping
requirements (see generally the AVRS 2015)
1.12 Community profile data for employment and business
1.12.1 The current employment profile of the population based on 2011 census data is set
out in the table. The numbers are based on the figure of 2047 counted as the number of
economically active people within the Parish. The table below shows the numbers engaged
in employment/self-employment of different types.
Type of employment Numbers of residents Full time ee 2026
Part-time ee 739
Self -employed 651
Unemployed FT Students
120 115
Total economically active 3651
Note: ee refers to employees, FT to full time. Economically inactive people due to caring role,
disability or other reasons are not included. Nor are pensioners.
1.12.2 The original paragraph included a draft table for types of employment. The data for
this is still being clarified with ONS.
1.12.3 Data on where people, who live in Wendover, travel to work, is not available currently
for the Parish. District data from the 2011 census shows that of those living in the district
53.2% work in Aylesbury Vale, 6.9% in the rest of Bucks, 7.4% in Oxfordshire, and 5.9% in
London.
1.12.3 Trends since 2011
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It is likely that a greater percentage of people are now self-employed, or on part time or
temporary contracts.
2) National policies – an overview (as at 28th July 2018)
In working on the WNP I feel we should keep in mind the overall framework of planning law
and regulation to which the process is subject, hence this section. (NB Please note that the
NPPF were amended with effect from the 29th July 2018 and these have yet to be read and
considered). Adjustments will be made to the final version of this report
2.1 All local planning is governed by the NPPF. This regulates the Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan
(VALP) which is the local plan in preparation and being examined.
2.2 From a national perspective, the production of neighbourhood plans is subject to the
NPPF. The aim is for the WNP to contribute to sustainable development. The planning process
at all levels must positively promote development. How this is applied in an area of constraint
is a matter for discussion and the exercise of judgment (though see the reference in paragraph
10 below)
2.3Generally the NPPF confirms that the purpose of planning is to help achieve sustainable
development and identifies in paragraph 7 the three dimensions to sustainable development
namely:
An economic role A social role An environmental role
2.4 These roles should not be taken in isolation because they are mutually dependent and
they should be sought jointly and simultaneously through the planning system.
2.5 The NPPF in paragraph 10 requires that plans and decisions need to take local
circumstances into account, so that they respond to the different opportunities for achieving
sustainable development in different areas.
2.6 Paragraph 10 means that for plan-making this means that:
(i) local planning authorities should positively seek opportunities to meet the development
needs of their area and
(ii) Paragraph 16 reflects that the application of presumption will have implications for how
communities engage in neighbourhood planning. Critically it will mean that neighbourhoods
should:
develop plans that support the strategic development needs set out in Local Plans including policies for housing and economic development
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plan positively to support local development, shaping and directing development in their area that is outside the strategic elements of the Local Plan
identify opportunities to use Neighbourhood Development Orders to enable
developments that are consistent with their neighbourhood
2.7 Paragraphs 183 to 185 of the NPPF identify the role of Neighbourhood Plans (now referred
to as Neighbourhood Development Plans).
(i) Paragraph 183 states “Neighbourhood planning gives communities direct power to develop
a shared vision for their neighbourhood and deliver the sustainable development they need.”
(ii)The definition of sustainable development has already been identified above and is
expressed as a three dimensional role of economic, social and environmental influences.
(iii) The Parish can set planning policies through the Neighbourhood Development Plan for
the making of decisions on planning applications.
(iv) Paragraph 184 identifies that Neighbourhood Development Plans must be in general
conformity with the strategic policies of the Local Plan.
2.8 Despite the comments at 2.7, it is clear that the Neighbourhood Plan can achieve a lot at
the local level.
2.9 As well as national policies there are regional policies that affect the development of
business and employment such as those contained in the vision aims and policies of the
Thames Valley LEP/local authorities, and the impact of transport projects such as the East-
West rail proposal and the East – West Expressway. These matters will affect decisions such
as investment locally, the siting of employment provision and job opportunities, travel
choices, and where people chose to live, which will all impact the local economy.
3) Current Local Plan policies
3.1 The current approved local plan is the Aylesbury and District Local Plan approved in 2004.
Polices in this Plan apply until the VALP is approved. There are a number of policies relevant
to employment and business. The detailed list of these policies is set out in Appendix 2A.
3.2 I comment generally on these. There are no policies which appear to cause any difficulties
to the development in Wendover that is required or desirable either to meet housing or
employment needs or to preserve the environment.
3.3 Indeed the aim of the Policies is to protect existing employment uses, whilst safeguarding
existing and future amenity (for example GP8) and give guidance on particular types of
development application (for example GP77 and GP78).
3.4 The parking guidelines have been referred to in the recent VALP EIP.
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4) The proposed new development plan VALP.
4.1 The current position is that the VALP is currently being examined by an Inspector from
DHCLG – the public hearings having concluded on 20th July.
4.2 It is clear that the proposed submitted draft will be subject to a number of major
modifications which will be put forward by AVDC and the Inspector. Some of these may
impact on what follows (such as the development of the RAF Halton site). However, the
general strategy for the economy, and retail provision is set out and will provide strategic
guidance for the WNP. Appendix 2B will include all policies relating to Wendover in relation
to the strategic aims, employment, retail provision, and the policies on Town Centres.
4.3 As the plan stood at the time of submission, there are a number of specific policies relating
to Wendover, or which may affect residents. One of these was the decision to treat Wendover
as a strategic settlement. This was based on its transport links, and shopping and services
provision. This does not just affect housing allocation but means that Wendover could use
this status to look at proper steps and investment to support and retain the general industrial,
commercial, farming, services and retail economy. I have extracted sections of the VALP
which are of most relevance to this Topic and these are at Appendix 2B. References in this
text are to paragraph numbers of the VALP (eg 6.4) or Policies (E1 etc)
The policies and aims of the VALP
4.4 An overall aim is to promote sustainable economic growth (6.4) and there is stress on the
value of keeping employment land uses in place and ensuring jobs are close to where people
live. Converting employment land to housing is seen a providing a short term economic
benefit only, and by implication not in the long term interests of communities.
4.5
Policy E1 – Key employment sites
A number of sites identified and listed in the VALP are identified as key employment sites.
Each site contributes to the employment land supply for B class uses, and also by their
provision of employment to the area’s economy. The aim of Policy E1 is to preserve these
sites for B1 (light industrial) B2 (general industrial) and B8 (storage and distribution). No uses
will be permitted that do not contribute to providing on-going employment opportunities for
the local economy. No Town Centre uses will be permitted whilst any ancillary uses will only
be permitted if they provide services to those working on the site, and do not affect the
viability of the nearby Town shopping centre.
3 of the sites namely Triangle Business Park, Arla /Woodlands, and Halton Brook Business
Park are close to the boundary and are likely to provide employment or employment
opportunities for residents. In respect of Triangle business park see the earlier developments
for part of the site.
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4.6 Other employment sites are given a Policy of their own at E2 which states that alternative
uses will be permitted on such sites if other nearby employment land is not affected, the site
has been marketed for 2 years and no viable interest expressed, and there is an oversupply
of suitable employment land in the area.
This Policy may affect any B2 or other general industrial, commercial employment site (such
as the business premises opposite the Firecrest on the A413) were any changes in use to be
proposed. This is an existing site but the WNP could look to support the site or develop its
own policies on any employment site if they were
4.7 E5- development outside Town Centres.
4.7.1 This policy has an impact on Wendover. It seeks to keep retail provision within a Town
Centre (as defined). This policy seeks to prevent out of Town retail where it should be
accommodated in the Centre and/or would impact on the Centre’s viability.
4.8 E6 Primary Shopping Frontages
4.8.1 Wendover’s Town Centre is regarded as important and although the frontage of the
centre is not defined, E6 could be used to develop a primary shopping frontages policy in line
with the VALP policy which supports the aims of keeping the existing mix of shops, services,
food and drink outlets, and similar appropriate retail or service premises in as defined centre.
The AVRS suggests only a very minor demand for additional retail space (29 square metres).
There are no policies to develop Wendover’s shopping and services and no analysis of the use
of Wendover as a shopping centre.
4.8.2 Wendover could develop such policies to both define a primary and/or secondary
frontage to regulate uses/retain retail as far as it could to preserve its historic centre, heritage,
and amenity for residents, and visitors. Please refer to the Map on page 11 for possible Town
Centre area, on which a primary frontage could be stablished.
4.9 E7 and E8 tourism development
4.9.1 There are detailed policies in the VALP regarding the development of tourism. This can
clearly expand on existing work opportunities and also encourage entrepreneurship. More
locally the AONB and the Chilterns are seen as major tourist destinations. There is a clear
opportunity to develop tourist accommodation in Town Centres, or within the built up area.
Indeed outside the centre an appropriate site could be developed, with appropriate
safeguards. Tourist facilities at farms might be developed for example provided the
appropriate infrastructure was in place and amenities and countryside preserved.
4.10 RAF Halton redevelopment
4.10.1 This is dealt with in 4.131 to 4.137 and allocation HAL003 (D-HAL003 RAF Halton).
4.10.2 Although there has been discussion of the need to provide employment opportunities
linked to the technical expertise developed on site and around the preservation and
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management of the built and green environment the VALP itself contains no reference to this
as drafted. The issue of jobs was raised at the VALP EIP and my understanding is that AVDC
may propose modifications to the VALP to enable this to be addressed as a priority. The
Inspector appeared sympathetic to the representations. Appendix 4 has a list of our
suggestions as a group to the RAFHSG. The results from the questionnaire are found below.
Map credit Google Maps
4.11 Conclusion
The policies primarily affecting the Business and Employment topic have been identified but
others such as climate change targets/building design will also have an impact.
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Issues
5.1 I have set out in this section the main issues raised thus far by the public. This has been
done under broad subject headings. I have summarised each individual issue under subjects
in Appendix 4, and included reference to the source of the comment, further evidence
needed, references to the VALP and ideas for potential Policies for the WNP.
5.2 At this stage of the draft interim BERD this section and Appendix 3 contains most of the
issues identified in the 2 phases of the Consultation and Engagement Strategy (CES). CES1
refers to matters arising at the launch events. CES 2 relates to matters from March 2017 to
July 2018. The CES 2 matters are being collated and a summary will appear shortly. However,
most, if not all, have now been captured in the BERD. It also includes comments relevant to
the business and employment subject from the Questionnaire results survey (QSR). The
following subjects were raised, shown in ordinary type with comments by me in italics.
5.3 Retail
5.3.1 Retail provision and the lack of variety of shops - Wendover is affected by national
trends and the decline of traditional providers, as well as the impact of online provision. Some
start up subsidies or generous lease arrangements can be explored. Wendover has to learn
from other places sand promote a USP. There were also comments on new retail outlets being
needed in the QSR but without specifying particular ones. I have assumed that responders
were looking at greater variety and choice.
5.3.2 Flower shops/hairdressers/charity shops: public comment is there are too many
Market forces may affect this but ultimately you can only look at who is coming forward.
Ludlow has for example embraced its charity shops by organising a heritage trail incorporating
all their shops to promote trade. Further work on the retail mix will involve discussions with a
number of stakeholders, and changes in public attitudes.
5.3.3 More useful shops such as a local butchers: local specialist butchers has moved to out
of town location at Kings Farm shop- may not be possible to get such a use back given retail
trends. Budgens has developed a fresh meat offer using local suppliers and meat products
from Kings Farm Shop ( which is a major food store on the edge of the bypass which does
provide some additional butchery provision at a higher cost.
5.4 Help for business:
5.4.1 a business hub is requested where people can meet and network and/or use facilities:
this is not a new idea but a location is needed (perhaps at Halton long term as the Library is
unlikely to be suitable, or the old Bank might at least be explored). Any premises would need
funding and the will to do something. There are mixed views on the practicalities of this.
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5.4.2 Costs issues: high rent and rates discourage business - discussion with business and the
public about subsidy/relief from some initial costs or discussion over the lease terms with
landlords. Recently I have spoken to a retailer who moved to a neighbouring village because
the costs of renting in Wendover were too high.
5.4.3 Promotion of business and developing USP for the Town: explore links with Colleges and
marketing experts to get ideas going.
5.5 New business
5.5.1 Support for a range of new businesses and service provision
5.5.1.2 In the QSR responders were asked what new businesses they wanted to encourage.
The sample size for each response to the question averaged 800. A wider range of replies
were given with the following all scoring 50% plus: retail, banks and financial services, service
trades (such as plumbers/electricians), additional health provision (opticians/dentists),
education services, nurseries, pubs, cafes , and restaurants, agricultural and food production,
leisure opportunities, tourism, office based businesses, and online /web-based services, and
small scale workshops.
5.5.1.3 These answers in 5.5.1.2 can be interpreted as people wanting to retain a wide and
diverse range of local shops services and leisure opportunities to keep a thriving Town and
commercial centre. This reflects the weighted demographic towards older members of the
community rather than those under 65 say who go to other shopping centres and/or shop
online. The QSR findings accord, however, with Policy D6 of the VALP and comments at 4.181.
5.5.1.4 How this is achieved will depend on the attractiveness of the Town as a business centre
and the nature of new enterprise coming forward.
5.5.2 Support for Home – based business
5.5.2.1 In the QSR there was strong support (73%) for encouragement to be given to new
home based businesses. Please note that VALP Policy E4 (in Appendix 4) covers homeworking.
5.6 Provision of Industrial /commercial units for new commercial operations:
5.6.1 New small scale industrial or commercial workshops were supported by 55% of those
responding.
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5.7 Encourage Green tech start- ups and other small businesses
5.7.1 As with any new business, the WPC and WNP seeks to encourage these activities as far
as possible.
5.8 RAF Halton: the redevelopment of the brownfield site is a chance to retain and develop
new jobs locally.
5.8.1 This has been raised at the RAFHSG meetings and by the MP. These have been included
in the summary of issues put to the RAFHSG. It would also allow potentially other issues above
to be addressed.
5.9 Loss of Lloyds Bank – this causes hardship for older people and business users.
5.9.1 Recent evidence to the Scottish parliament indicated the potential loss of revenue to a
village/town in places where the last bank had closed. Take 2 towns 5-10 miles away.
Essentially people will shop/use services at the town where banking services are retained, and
trade will be lost at the town which has lost its last bank branch. Here the regular markets
may be affected by this as well as charities and small organisations. Wendover’s potential
population with Halton of 11,000- 13,000 may encourage a bank to open again.
5.10 Developing tourism
5.10.1 As discussed at 4.9 there are specific policies relating to tourism in the VALP and these
are reproduced at Appendix 2B.
5.10.1 Many comments have been made about the historical setting. One organisation said
Wendover’s history is its draw for residents and business.
5.10.2 Overall in the QSR, 71% favoured encouraging tourism.
5.10.3 Furthermore in the QSR there were repeated comments about the need to promote
the Town as a walking centre, market it on that basis, and provide information on its history
and green heritage, in printed and downloadable formats. Local events (such as concerts),
and walks could be promoted at the railway station, historical tours arranged, and lectures
arranged.
5.10.4 The need to reinstate the tourist office and suitable information materials was
repeated from the earlier feedback.
5.10.5 Of the specific questions asking what people would do to promote tourism 96% wanted
promotion of the local countryside, 92% wanted enhancement of the local green spaces 93%
wanted a Wendover walk and guide leaflet, and 89% wanted more historical information
about Wendover. More detail is contained within the QSR at section 5. WPC have developed
free printed leaflets about walks around Wendover available from the Library, as part of its
business plan and new information boards have been installed in November 2018.
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5.10. Ideas for expanding and coordinating information on what is available through an
effective information centre and some information at the railway station (leaflets/visuals). A
suggestion is made at 6 for further work on this aspect.
5.11 Lack of proper Transport infrastructure Parking problems, congestion, and lack of
public transport affects business and there has been specific comment when undertaking the
Business survey as part of CES2.
5.11.1 The Big Idea for Parking produced by COTC (new site on London Road and re-siting the
skateboard park) has support from the business community. The Witchell car park is being
extended in the 2019-2020 period, to help.
5.11.2 Specific comment has been made by individual businesses regarding the loss of custom
because of the lack of parking centrally.
5.11.3 The limited local bus service was raised by WNPSGat the VALP EIP. Evenings and
weekends are not well covered by local bus services. A community bus provision serving
Wendover could be looked at. This would help trade.
5.11.2 Information in the VALP documents and given at the VALP EIP indicated there were no
proposals for any improvements to highways infrastructure for Wendover. This will mean that
congestion, which 81% of the respondents in the QSR identified as a barrier to business, will
not be relieved.
5.12 Relationship with Community facilities and leisure
It is quite clear from work on the Community Facilities and Leisure topic that many people
see the range of pubs hotels and restaurants as community assets and part of the overall offer
to residents which makes people want to live and visit here. I have simply approached all the
facilities as a resource for running a local economy for the benefit of businesses themselves
and those who work there and looked to develop ideas and policies to support the local
economy.
Overview, and further evidence gathering and research.
6.1 A number of ideas have been given by the public as to the future of business, employment,
and retail and services provision. Some of these relate to Halton and have been put forward
in the summary of issues report prepared by me, and raised at the RAFHSG. However the
WNP needs to consider how practicable ideas can be developed as the Halton Masterplan is
developed.
6.2 Wendover is described as a strategic settlement in the VALP. Housing development is
being directed to Halton given the environmental constraints imposed by the AONB and
Green belt surrounding the settlement. This policy in the VALP will affect the future of
business and employment .
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6.3 Policy D6 provides that AVDC will promote the sustainable growth and regeneration of .…
Wendover… Within defined Town Centres development proposal for retail, leisure,
commercial, office, tourism, cultural, community, and residential will be supported where
they:
Retain or enhance the Town Centre’s historic character and appearance, vitality and
viability
Sustain or enhance diverse town centre uses and customer choice, incorporating
residential accommodation above ground floor where possible, and
Are readily accessible by public transport, walking and cycling
6.4 Most of these issues have been brought together on this Topic in section 5 and by
highlighting specific ones with possible Policies in Appendix 3.
6.4 Given Policy D6, the position of Wendover as a strategic settlement, the re-development
of Halton, the following issues are of importance:
how to improve the retail offer
how to improve tourist information provision
improving the services for tourists and visitors
improving facilities (such as information)
improving parking
improving public conveniences
the steps needed to build up heritage and tourist centre resources
the impact of the closure of RAF Halton and opportunities arising from this
the impact of HS2 and ways to mitigate this
the options for the use of redundant buildings, and sites for tourist development
Glossary
VALP Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan (submission version),
EIP : Examination in Public of the VALP
WPC Wendover Parish Council; AVRS 2015 Aylesbury Vale Retail Study; DIO Defence
infrastructure organisation; Thames Valley LEP Thames Valley Local Enterprise Partnership;
DHCLG department of housing communities and local government; RAFHSG RAF Halton
Stakeholder Group
Results from the Questionnaire
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Business Development
71% of respondents stated that they ‘would like to see more Tourists and Visitors
attracted to Wendover’.
Over 70% of respondents felt that ‘Retail’ (76%), ‘Homeworking’ (73%), ‘Service
Trades e.g. plumbers, electricians (73%) and ‘Bank/Financial Services’ (73%) should
be ‘encouraged within Wendover’.
‘Lower business rates/rents’ were cited as methods to encourage ‘new business to
Wendover’.
90% of respondents either ‘Strongly Agreed/Agreed’ that ‘Broadband access to the
internet for your home (fibre optic) was ‘important in terms of connectivity’. 86%
either ‘Strongly Agreed/Agreed’ with ‘Faster Broadband Speed’.
Section 4: Business
4.1 Do you currently own your own Business/ Businesses? % Yes 13
No 87
N= 832
13% of respondents ‘owned their own Business/Businesses’.
4.2 From where do you operate your own Business/ Businesses? (Please choose all that apply)
%
Home 66 Other premises in the Parish 21
Other premises outside the Parish 29
N=
66% of respondents stated that they operated their ‘own Business/Businesses’ from
‘Home’.
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Over 70% of respondents felt that ‘Retail’ (76%), ‘Homeworking’ (73%), ‘Service Trades e.g.
Plumbers, Electricians’ (73%) and ‘Bank/Financial Services’ (73%) ‘should be encouraged
within Wendover’.
4.3 What sort of Business Development do you think should be encouraged within Wendover (Please tick one option per row) Strongly
Agree %
Agree %
No Opinion
%
Disagree %
Strongly Disagree
%
N=
Homeworking 29 44 25 1 1 803
Tourism 15 48 26 9 2 807
Leisure 15 53 26 5 1 805 Office Based Businesses
7 45 34 12 3 796
Retail 20 56 17 6 1 799
Small Scale Industry/ Workshops
12 43 29 12 4 806
Agricultural/ Food Production
15 47 26 10 3 806
Service Trades e.g. Plumbers, Electricians
19 54 22 4 2 809
Pubs/ Cafes/ Restaurants
21 44 19 14 2 810
Banks/ Financial Services
35 38 19 6 1 818
Education Services 25 43 27 3 2 808
Nursery 19 44 29 5 2 808
Online/ Web Based 15 41 39 3 2 792
Creative Industries 16 45 35 3 1 805
Veterinary Services 12 37 38 10 3 799
Additional Health (Dentist/ Optician etc)
28 39 24 8 2 805
Other 32 10 54 2 2 101
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4.4 Are any of the following barriers to Business Development within Wendover? (Please tick one option per row) Strongly
Agree %
Agree %
No Opinion
%
Disagree %
Strongly Disagree
%
N=
Traffic Flow (congestion)
36 33 15 15 1 802
Parking 47 34 11 8 1 808
Transport Links 12 24 21 38 4 782
Suitable Business Premises
12 37 42 8 1 798
Access to adequate broadband
14 21 40 22 3 792
Access to adequate mobile network
14 21 42 20 3 791
Lack of a local hub for business to meet and exchange ideas
5 20 56 15 3 792
Business rates 12 19 64 3 2 799
High rent of office/ premises
14 23 58 3 2 797
Other 12 5 81 0 1 81
Concerning ‘barriers to Business Development within Wendover’ 81% of respondents
either ‘Strongly Agreed/Agreed’ with ‘Parking’ and 69% with ‘Traffic Flow (congestion).
4.5 Are there any sites which could be used for new commercial or light industry in
Wendover?
22% of the comments cited ‘RAF Halton’ as a potential site for ‘new commercial or light
industry in Wendover’
4.6 What would you do to encourage new businesses to Wendover?
The key theme to emerge in terms of ‘new business encouraged in Wendover’ was ‘lower
business rates/rents’. Comments included;
Business rates and rent far too high, we have too many charity shops as they get cheaper rates .
Rates need to be lower Small units for artisans, trades and hi tec, with simple rental agreements and
attractive rents . Rents to be controlled by the Parish Council to keep local control of the rental incentive.
Reduce rents if possible for say 2 years until the business is established. Give rate and rent reduction
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Reduce the rents of properties. The only businesses we have lost ie bookshop are due to disproportional rent increases.
Lower the rents on high st premises, to encourage new businesses Good parking is essential, reasonable and fair business rates and rent possibly based
on turnover rather than a flat out rate Reduce business rates to the buildings that are currently empty and introduce an
incentive scheme for business owners Offer low business rates for uptake at triangle business park for start ups Cut business rates for new businesses (less than 5 yrs old) Make rates reasonable, attract local businesses and start-ups rather than chain
stores. Lower rental and rates for premises suitable for businesses make sure the business rates are affordable especially for new businesses
‘Improvements to parking’ were also cited as a scheme to encourage ‘new business to
Wendover’, comments included;
provide appropriate parking for customers. Improve parking in the town centre much better parking availability Extra parking on high st area. Improved parking facilities more parking (free) More parking for offices/businesses. Improve parking Make parking easier. Increase parking Increase car parks . Improve parking for employees and customers
Section 5: Tourism
5.1 Would you like to see more Tourists and Visitors attracted to Wendover?
%
Yes 71
No 29
N= 783
71% of respondents stated that they ‘would like to see more Tourists and Visitors attracted
to Wendover’.
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5.2 How would you like to see more Tourists and Visitors attract ted to Wendover? (Please tick one option per row)
Strongly Agree
%
Agree %
No Opinion
%
Disagree %
Strongly Disagree
%
N=
More events/ entertainment
15 47 28 8 1 555
More B and B accommodation
14 54 28 3 1 561
More Hotel or Inn accommodation
10 45 34 10 1 555
Better marketing of Wendover
25 54 18 2 0 561
Promotion of local countryside, footpaths and historic features
40 56 3 1 0 571
Enhancement of the open spaces in the whole Parish
44 48 6 2 0 567
Interpretation Boards to guide visitors regarding the history and countryside on offer
28 52 17 3 0 564
Tourist information kiosk or visitor centre
31 48 16 4 0 564
Larger car park 38 35 14 10 2 568
New car park 22 23 39 11 5 512
Provide historical information about Wendover
29 60 10 1 0 564
More information/ displays at Railway Station
28 56 14 1 0 563
Wendover guide and walk leaflet
39 54 6 1 0 564
Other 35 20 44 2 0 55
From those respondents who indicated that they ‘would like to see more Tourists and
Visitors attracted to Wendover’, 96% stated that this should be through ‘Promotion of local
countryside, footpaths and historic features’, 93% by a ‘Wendover guide and walk leaflet’,
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92% by ‘Enhancement of the open spaces in the whole Parish’ and 89% by ‘providing
Historical information about Wendover’.
5.3 What actions would you take to attract more tourists and visitors to Wendover?
The promotion of ‘walks/walking’ was a key theme to emerge when respondents were
asked ‘what actions would attract more tourists and visitors to Wendover’. Comments
included;
Downloadable "Wendover walks " publicised on website and available as printed leaflets through tourist centre.
Increased marketing of Wendover for it's village attraction and walking centre within the Chilterns landscape
promote walking e.g access to ridgeway and wendover woods Better marketing of location, walks (of all grades/styles), sign posts and info boards Make more of Ridgeway trail and Coombe Hill walks. Promote the historical features and produce a self-guided walk. Re instate tourist office, promote walking options Promotion of walking routes Market the walks and countryside. Walking routes and appropriate leflets Historical tours. Countryside tours and lectures. Nature walks. Social media campaign. Local hotel providing info on Wendover eg. town with lovely
views/ walks and people Create walking routes so Wendover is a stop over place Leaflets about concerts, music, roads, walks in Wendover at Marylebone Station and
Aylesbury Station
‘Improving Parking’ was cited by a number of respondents, comments included;
Has to be the parking but little room in central Wendover to accommodate the space required. Perhaps secure cheaper parking or promote parking at the station at weekends when not used by commuters.
Easier Parking Provide car parking to allow people to walk into the village. Provide more parking space. Get the parking in order Make parking easier. Hotels/B&Bs must provide adequate parking for their guests. provide parking More free parking Improve parking facilities Improve parking in village
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5.4 If you would not like to see more Tourists and Visitors being attracted to Wendover please tell us why? (Please tick one option per row)
Strongly Agree
%
Agree %
No Opinion
%
Disagree %
Strongly Disagree
%
N=
Traffic issues 44 32 15 6 3 433 Car parking issues 48 33 12 4 2 436
Crowding of the village
33 27 22 15 4 425
Impact on countryside and wildlife
34 28 21 14 3 427
Other 32 10 49 1 8 71
From those respondents who ‘would not like to see more Tourists and Visitors being
attracted to Wendover’ 81% either ‘Strongly Agreed/Agreed’ this was due to ‘Car parking
issues’ and 76% ‘Traffic issues’.
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Wendover Neighbourhood Plan (WNP) Business and Employment Research
document
Appendix 1 Part A Data on Local businesses
11 Plus Coaching
11 Plus Tuition Aylesbury 11plustuitionaylesbury.com
4Paws Dog Home Boarding
a little bird www.alittlebirdtoldmegallery.com
a little bird told me gallery www.alittlebirdtoldmegallery.com
A S Landscapes www.aslandscape.uk
Abacus Cars abacus-cars.com
ABS Car Services wendovercarservice.co.uk
Accord Legal Services Ltd - Les Evans
ACS Plumbing and Heating Services
AD Carpentry
ADH Window Cleaning
Age UK Bucks www.ageukbucks.org.uk
AJ Automatics www.ajautomatics.co.uk
All Gardening Services
Alpha Clinic
Ammonite Coaching www.ammonitecoaching.co.uk
Andrew Gardner www.andrewgardner.co.uk
Angela Grace Psychic Medium - Mimosawood
spiritualangela.wixsite.com/angelagrace
Antiques at . . . Wendover www.antiquesatwendover.co.uk
Aston Hearing www.astonhearing.co.uk
Avocet Decorating
AWC Cleaning www.awc.cleaning
Aylesbury Vale Tutors
B Electrical Installations www.belectricalltd.co.uk
Barton Petroleum Ltd www.bartonpetroleum.co.uk
Baxter & Baxter Ltd www.baxterandbaxterltd.co.uk
Beacons Accountancy www.beaconsaccountancy.com
Bellflower
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Beshoffs Solicitors
Blue Ribbon Chauffeurs
bluepepper designs www.bpdesigns.co.uk
BML Personal Training www.bmlpersonaltraining.com
Board of Ironing
Bowen and Amatsu therapy www.anniehamilton.co.uk
BPS Electrical Services
Bradley & Jones bradleyandjones.co.uk
Brendan McFall
Brian Gardner Fencing www.gardnersfencing.co.uk
Brookes www.brookesclothing.co.uk
Buckmoorend Farm Shop www.buckmoorendfarm.co.uk
Budgens www.budgens.co.uk
C D Lane Contractors www.cdlanecontractors.ltd.uk
Calibre Audio Library www.calibre.org.uk/
Care Building Services Ltd www.carebuilds.com
Carl Knight Motor Services Ltd
Carolyn Cella Mobile Hairstylist
Carrie Cook Hairstyling
Cat Booker www.catbookerfitness.co.uk
Cataphract www.cataphract.co.uk
Cherry Tree House Residential Home
www.cherrytreehouseresidentialhome.co.uk/
Chiltern Brewery www.chilternbrewery.co.uk
Chiltern Decor
Chiltern Foot Health Services www.belmorecentre.co.uk/ian-phipps/
Chiltern MS Centre www,chilternsmscentre.org
Chilterns Sports Clinic www.sportsinjuryclinic.org.uk
China Water http://chinawater.co.uk/
Chris G Cycles
Christopher Graves Tailoring Services
Christopher Pallet Estate Agent www.christopherpallet.com/
Circuitfix electricianaylesbury.com
CLEANOVENS UK
Clearly Better Cleaning www.clearlybettercleaning.co.uk
Clements Carpentry
Colour Me Beautiful
Complete Outdoors www.completeoutdoors.co.uk
Concierge Property Maintenance www.conciergepropertymaintenance.co.uk
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Cornelli Sugarcraft www.cornellisugarcraft.co.uk/
County Glass and Glazing www.countyglassandglazing.co.uk
Coxgrove Wood
Cromptons Interiors Limited www.cromptonsinteriors.co.uk
D C Kaye & Co Solicitors www.dckaye.co.uk
D P External Solutions
D Small Construction
David Price & Co www.probateandestates.co.uk
Dickins Auctioneers Ltd www.dickinsauctioneers.com
DR Design
Driven Luxury Car Service
Effortless Motion Media
EKN Design www.ekndesign.co.uk
Elaine MacWhirter www.physioandpilatesinbucks.com
Elegantly Iced
Evans Property Maintenance Services
F R Jeffery and Son
FabricHQ www.fabrichq.co.uk
Fairstone Financial Management Ltd
fairstone.co.uk
Fashion by Design
Ffion Davies English Tution
Fiona Faber Floral Design www.fionafaber.com
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity
www.fnhospice.org.uk/
FORCEONE AIR CONDITIONING www.forceoneaircon.co.uk
FORM Personal Training and Biomechanics
www.formptb.co.uk
Frank Fennell Plumbing & Heating
www.frankfennellplumbingservices.co.uk
French Tuition
G O'Callaghan Tree Care Ltd www.gocalltreecare.com
Garden Care & Maintenance - Simon Shirley
Garden Know How www.gardenknow-how.co.uk
George & Dragon www.georgeanddragonwendover.com/
Graham Blake Soft Furnishing www.grahamblake.com
Guitar Lessons
Halton Health and Fitness Club www.haltontennis.co.uk
Halton Physiotherapy www.halton-physiotherapy.co.uk
Hampden Financial Services www.hampdenfs.co.uk
Hampden Financial Services www.hampdenfs.co.uk
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Hand Made
Hand Made Castings www.handmadecastings.com
Harpenden Building Society http://www.harpendenbs.co.uk/
Hartbeeps www.hartbeeps.com
Harts and Hounds www.hartsandhounds.co.uk
Hase Osborne Asset Management (Fairstone)
http://www.wendovernews.co.uk/directory/Fairstone-Financial-Management-Ltd
Hawthorn Gardening
Healing Meditation Group www.beingmystical.co.uk
Helen Mulhall Personal Trainer helenmulhallpt.sharepoint.com
Helping Hands Home Care www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk/
Hemingford Pest Control www.hemingfordpestcontrol.co.uk
Heritage and Sons, Funeral Directors
www.heritageandsons.com
HFP Architects www.hfparchitects.co.uk/
Hidden Beauty www.hiddenbeautyaylesbury.co.uk
Ian Whittome
Independent Living Consultants www.independentlivingconsultants.co.uk
Inside Out Property Maintenance
Ivan Cammack www.ivancammack.com
J G Evans
J T Venters Carpentry
Jack in the Box Preschool
Jane Williams Computer Tuition and Assistance
www.janewilliams.com
Jayne Robb - Freelance Design & Marketing and Jewellery
Jazzercise jazzercise.net/uk-aylesbury/
Jo Jingles www.jojingles.com/aylesbury
JoAnn Latus School of Dance www.jolatusdance.co.uk
John Colet School www.johncolet.co.uk
John Dennis www.johndennis4x4.co.uk
John Wiggins Plastering Services www.johnwiggins.co.uk
JSB Pressure Washing www.jsbpressurewashing.co.uk
JUST (@stmary's)
Just Aerials www.justaerials.co.uk
K Y Green Funeral Directors www.kygreen.co.uk
Karl's Garden Maintenance
Kate Holt Book Keeping Bureau www.kateholt.co.uk
Keith Bird Plumbing and Heating
Kings Farm Shop www.kingsfarmshop.co.uk/default.asp
L and C Home Improvements www.landchomeimprovements.ukpc.net
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Lady Grey Tea Rooms www.ladygreytearoom.co.uk
Landcare Garden Services
Lawnkeeper www.lawnkeeper.co.uk
Legacy Fairs
Let's Cook
Let's Rent www.letsrentwendover.co.uk
Little Shop of Cheese www.littleshopofcheese.co.uk
Liveluxe www.liveluxe.co.uk/
Lucca Restaurant www.luccarestaurant.co.uk
Luke's Windows lukeswindows.com
M D Marriott
M J Electrical Engineering Ltd www.mj-electrical.co.uk
Man and Van
Maria Bray Nutritional Therapist www.mariabraynutritionaltherapy.com
Marie Boyle Sculpture Courses
Martin Holman's Pest Control & Services
www.martinholmanspestcontrol.co.uk
Masterclass 11 plus
Maths Tutor
Merryweather Mowers
Michael Harding www.michaelhardingcounselling.co.uk
Miss Popp-ins Soft Furnishing
N K Building & Renovations www.nkbuilding.co.uk
Nails by Rachael
Nelson Electrical Services
Nick Gammage Books
Nick Taylor Landscape Gardener
Nikki Pistak nicolepistak.zumba.com
NM Counselling www.nmcounselling.co.uk
No 1
No 32 Ltd www.lanecastle.com
No2 Pound Street www.2poundstreet.com
North Mill Stoves www.northmillstoves.co.uk
numbers chartered certified accountants
www.numbers-ltd.co.uk
Oak Garden Machinery www.oakgardenmachinery.co.uk
Oakwood Wellbeing www.oakwood.org.uk
Old Pastures Kennels and Grooming
www.spoilyourdog.co.uk/
Otec otec.org.uk
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Ovenu www.ovenu.co.uk
P K Stroy Quality Builder www.peterstroy.co.uk
P Kernan Tree Surgery
Paul Hammett Accounting Solutions
Paul Kempster - Executive Car Hire
Pauline Mobile Hairdresser
Peach Lane Studios www.peachlanestudios.co.uk/
Perfect Lawn Care www.perfectlawncare.co.uk
Perry House Dental Surgery www.perryhousedentalsurgery.co.uk
Pete Kurnik Roof Repairs
Peter Bird Garden Design www.peterbirddesign.co.uk
Peter Ellis Painter & Decorator
PH Accounting Solutions Ltd
Plantscapes
Plumb It All
Practical Computing http://www.practicalcomputing.co.uk/
Pretty Nails www.prettynailswendover.co.uk
Psychic Readings www.souldivination.co.uk
R & S Heating Services
Radley Windows, Doors and Conservatories
www.radleyaylesbury.co.uk
Raspberry Rhubarb www.raspberryrhubarb.com
Red Lion Hotel www.redlionhotelwendover.co.uk/
Red Rose Garage www.wendovermotorspares.co.uk
ReMEDI Rx
Right Way HR Services
RJW Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Robert White
Rothschild Pavilion www.haltontennis.co.uk
Roy Coates
Rozelle School of Dancing
Rumseys www.rumseys.co.uk
Russell Arms www.russellarms.co.uk
Scruples scruplesofwendover.co.uk
Serene Landscapes
Shaun Guard TV Aerial Services
Simply HR Consulting www.simplyhrconsulting.co.uk
Simply Luxurious Travel Ltd www.simplyluxurioustravel.co.uk
Simply the Best simplythebestdrycleaning.co.uk
Sinfields Fruit and Vegetable Stall - Wendover Market
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Smashing Windows www.smashingwindows.com
Smile Design Dentistry www.smiledesigndental.co.uk
South Street Barbers www.southstreetbarbers.co.uk
Spice Garden www.thespicegarden.net/
Store More Containers
Stuart Fantham and Company http://www.stuartfantham.co.uk/
Stuart McCurry & Partners www.stuart-mccurry-partners.co.uk/
Studio 18
Swan Valley Roofing
Sweeney Budgens Chiltern Stores Ltd
Tai Chi www.yangshengtaichi.com
TANGLED Hair Salon www.tangledofwendover.co.uk
Taste
The 50plus Handyman www.the50plus.co.uk/
The Art Works
The Bakers Shop
The Boiler Blokes theboilerblokes.co.uk
The Coffee Stop www.thecoffeestop.org/
The Flower Gallery www.wendoverflowers.co.uk/
The Gatemakers www.gatemakers.co.uk
The Loft Studio and Gallery
The Practical Gardening Company
The Shepherd's Hut Day Nursery
The Village Gate
Tim Russ & Company www.timruss.co.uk
Tom Chamlet Builders www.tomchamletbuilders.com
Town and Country Fencing www.tc-landscaping.co.uk
Travel Impressions www.travelimpressions.co.uk
Tring TV
Universal Care www.universal-care.co.uk
Vapor Clean www.vaporclean.co.uk
Village Environmental Services
Village Housekeepers Ironing Service
Wagging Tails www.waggingtailsuk.co.uk/hp/carers
Water Babies www.waterbabies.co.uk
Waterbeds UK www.waterbeds.uk.com
Wendover Carpets and Flooring
Wendover Computers wendover-computers.co.uk/
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Wendover Financial www.wendoverfinancial.co.ukl
Wendover Fitness www.wendoverfitness.co.uk
Wendover Hardware
Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre
www.whvc.co.uk
Wendover Memorial Hall
Wendover Motor Spares www.wendovermotorspares.co.uk
Wendover News www.wendovernews.co.uk
Wendover Post Office
Wendover Taxis
Wendover Wood wendoverwood.tictail.com/
Wendover Wood (paid by Lawnhurst)
Wendover Youth Centre
Whiteleaf Financial plc
Whitewaters Deli Cafe www.facebook.com/Whitewaters-Deli-Cafe-216083348415310/
WHVC Ltd www.whvc.co.uk
Will Sidebottom
William Avery Ltd
Yostrato - Website Design & Digital Marketing
yostrato.com
Your Own Home Care www.yourownhomecare.co.uk
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Wendover Neighbourhood Plan (WNP) Business and Employment Research
document Appendix 2A
Aylesbury Vale Local Plan 2004 Current Policies
Policy GP8 Protection of amenity of residents:
This policy advises that planning permission will not be granted where the proposed
development would unreasonably harm any aspect of the amenity of nearby residents
when considered against the benefits arising from the proposal.
Policy GP17 Retention in use of existing employment sites
This policy supports the retention and continued use of existing employment sites.
Changes would only be permitted where the existing use has an adverse impact on
amenity of neighbours and its replacement would be an improvement, or where there
are appropriate alternative employment opportunities available on other sites or as
part of a proposed development, or as part of a larger mixed use scheme.
Policy GP24 Car Parking guidelines
New development will be required to provide vehicular parking in accordance with
the Council’s operative guidelines published as Supplementary Planning Guidance.
These guidelines are intended to promote more sustainable transport options and
will establish maximum levels of parking appropriate to the scale, type and location
of development.
Policy GP32 Retention of shops, public houses and post offices
This policy supports the retention and continued use of buildings currently used as
shops, public houses and post offices where possible.
“In considering applications for alternative development or uses the Council will have
regard to the viability of the existing use, the presence of alternative local facilities
and the community benefits of the proposed use.”....
Policy GP38 Landscaping of new development proposals:
This advises that applications for new development should include landscaping
proposals both for hard and soft landscaping to help buildings fit in with and
complement their surroundings and conserve existing natural and other features of
value as far as possible.
Hard landscaping should incorporate materials appropriate to the character of the
locality. New planting should be with predominantly native species.
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Policy GP53 new development in and adjacent to Conservation Areas
In Conservation Areas the Council will seek to preserve or enhance the special
characteristics that led to the designation of the area.
Proposals for development will not be permitted if they cause harm to the character
or appearance of the Conservation Areas, their settings ad any associated views of or
from the Conservation Area.
Policy GP69 Hotel and Motel Development
Within the built up areas of settlements the Council will permit proposals for the
construction of new hotels and motels and the conversion of buildings to such uses,
subject to the other policies of the Plan.
Policy GP70 Change of use of rural buildings and historic buildings to hotel use
Proposals for the change of use of rural buildings to hotels or motels will only be
permitted where they are consistent with the principle of protecting the character
and appearance of the countryside and the need to reduce car-borne travel.
Policy GP77 Horse related development
This policy advise on the approach to be taken when considering proposals for
equestrian activities and buildings such as stables and other out buildings and the
requirement for the Council to assess the suitability of the location, the environmental
effects and the impact on the agricultural and rural character of the land. Proposals
would be assessed under six specific criteria.
Policy GP78 Stables, looseboxes and other buildings for horses
This policy provides advice for the design and siting of equestrian buildings and their
relationship with the locality and uses.
Policy GP93 Safeguarding of community buildings and facilities
The Council will resist proposals for the change of use of community buildings and
facilities for which there is a demonstrable local need.
Policy GP95 Unneighbourly Uses
In dealing with all planning proposals the Council will have regard to the protection
of the amenities of existing occupiers. Development that exacerbates any adverse
effects of existing uses will not be permitted.
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Policy RA6 Development in Metropolitan Green Belt
Within the Metropolitan Green Belt there is a presumption against new building
development except for the purposes of agriculture or forestry, essential facilities for
outdoor sport and recreation, cemeteries and other uses of land which preserve the
openness of the Green Belt.
The re-use of buildings of permanent and substantial construction may be permitted
where there is no greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt and the form, bulk
and design of any conversion is in keeping with the surro undings and does not involve
major or complete reconstruction.
Policy RA8 Development in the Areas of Attractive Landscape and Local Landscape
Areas
Development proposals in these areas should respect their landscape character.
Development that adversely affects this character will not be permitted, unless
appropriate mitigation measures can be secured.
Policy RA11 Conversion of buildings in the countryside
Outside the built-up area of settlements the Council endorses the conservation and re-
use of buildings that are of permanent and substantial construction and generally in
keeping with the rural surroundings, for non-residential purposes that fortify the rural
economy.
The scale of such schemes should not conflict with the strategy of concentrating
development in the main settlements. Conversion works should not involve major
reconstruction or significant extensions and should respect the character of the building
and its setting. Proposals should not give rise to other planning objections. Permission
for residential re-use is unlikely but may be granted exceptionally as part of an acceptable
business conversion scheme or where genuine attempts to secure business re-use have
been unsuccessful.
Policy RA29 Proposals for new employment uses in the countryside
Except where otherwise allowed for in the Local Plan outside the built up areas of
settlements and identified employment areas, the Council will resist proposals for new
employment buildings and for the expansion of established employment sites into the
countryside.
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WNP Business, Employment and Tourism appendix 2B
Extracts from VALP
Economy and employment (page 19)
1.40 The latest Government figures indicate that there are 73,000 employee jobs in Aylesbury
Vale
(Source: ONS Business Register and Employment Survey, 2015).
1.41 Unemployment (2016) amongst residents, at 3.4%, is significantly lower than the level
for Great Britain as a whole (4.8%). Average earnings of residents are higher than across the
South East region or Great Britain.
1.42 The district is influenced by a number of larger employment centres around its borders,
particularly Milton Keynes to the north, Luton/Dunstable and Hemel Hempstead to the
east/south east, High Wycombe to the south, and Oxford and Bicester to the west. Data from
the 2011 Census shows that 35,025 residents commute out of the district to work
(predominantly to areas just outside the district, but also further afield such as London) and
19,872 residents from other districts commute into Aylesbury Vale each day. Significant
employment is planned across the district which will increase opportunities for residents to
work within its borders.
1.43 As well as centres of employment in the main settlements, there are a number of other
important large employment locations across the district, including part of Silverstone Circuit,
Buckingham Industrial Park, Westcott Venture Park, Long Crendon Industrial Park,
Haddenham Business Park and College Road North Business Park associated with the Arla
development. The RAF training base at RAF Halton, near Wendover, is of significant
importance to the local economy. The base is, however, expected to close during the Plan
period, after which land will become available for other uses, predominantly housing. The
National Spinal Injuries Centre is located at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, and Stoke Mandeville
Stadium is the national centre for wheelchair sport.
1.44 There are a large number of small to medium sized business enterprises thriving across
the more rural parts of the district which form an important part of the overall economy.
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e. Wendover will accommodate around 1,128 new homes with 1,000 new homes at
Halton Camp which is now confirmed to be closing in 2022 recognising the sustainability of
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Wendover and the railway station. No further growth is allocated at Wendover reflecting the
environmental constraints of the surrounding AONB and Green Belt land.
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Site-specific Requirements
Development proposals must be accompanied by the information required in the Council’s
Local Validation List and comply with all other relevant policies in the plan, including the
principles of development for Aylesbury Garden Town and the Masterplan SPD to be prepared
for the site. In addition, proposals should comply with the following criteria:
a. Provision of land for 1,000 dwellings during this plan period at a density that takes
account of the existing curtilage of the buildings on the site, and that of the adjacent
settlement character and identity if appropriate
b. Be planned using a landscape-led approach, taking account of the character and
setting of the Chilterns AONB
c. Provision of junction improvements onto the B4009 Upper Icknield Way
d. Provision for public transport into Wendover and to surrounding areas
e. Establishment of and safeguarding for a network of cycling and walking links
f. Provision of green infrastructure to link to other new development areas and the
wider countryside
g. Provision of land, buildings and car parking for a combined primary school including
playing field provision
h. Provision of land, buildings and car parking for a new local centre including community
hall.
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D5 Provision of employment land
Employment development will generally be supported in sustainable locations:
a. through allocations in this plan and appropriate allocations in neighbourhood plans
b. through the intensification or extension of existing premises
c. as part of a farm diversification scheme
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d. through the appropriate re-use or replacement of an existing building, or
e. in a rural location where this is essential for that type of business.
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Town, village and local centres to support new and existing communities
4.181 To support economic, retail and leisure activity in centres within the other strategic
settlements of Winslow, Wendover and Haddenham, the Council will encourage a mix of uses
as well as resisting the loss of essential provision. The policy seeks to create a positive
framework to support economic growth and diversity in town and local centres with a mix of
uses which can include retail, leisure, services and employment.
4.182 Similar to the approach for supporting employment growth, the strategy for town,
village and local centres seeks flexibility to support opportunities for sustainable growth. This
approach also recognises that a variety of uses, as well as retail, need to be encouraged to
support local, village and town centres, particularly at strategic centres. This will enable them
to compete with centres outside the district, make them more sustainable and support their
renaissance.
4.183 Community services and local facilities continue to be important in local and village
centres. The strategy seeks to resist the loss of essential facilities and businesses such as local
shops, pubs and post offices and wider community services so that communities continue to
thrive and do not stagnate or go into decline. Policy I3 covers this in more detail. The Council
will support communities in preparing neighbourhood plans to help address these issues.
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D6 Town, village and local centres to support new and existing communities
The strategy for town, village and local centres builds on the vision and strategic objectives
set out in the VALP. Growth and expansion of town and local centres should be consistent
with the existing hierarchy of centres within the district.
The Council will promote the sustainable growth and regeneration of Aylesbury, Buckingham,
Haddenham, Wendover and Winslow. Within defined town centres, development proposals
for retail, leisure, commercial, office, tourism, cultural, community and residential
development will be supported (subject to compliance with other policies in the VALP) where
they:
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a. retain or enhance the town centre’s historic character and appearance, vitality and
viability
b. sustain or enhance diverse town centre uses and customer choice, incorporating
residential accommodation above ground floor level where possible, and
c. are readily accessible by public transport, walking and cycling.
Proposals for town centre uses should be sited within the town or local centres. Proposals for
such uses outside town or local centres are to be considered against Policy E5.
Proposals for development in and around town, local or village centres, including proposals
for changes of use, should support the aspirations for regeneration of those centres including
those subject to neighbourhood plans by improving the range and quality of retail, public
realm, leisure, employment and training opportunities.
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E2 Other employment sites
Outside key employment sites, the redevelopment and/or reuse of employment sites to an
alternative employment use will normally be permitted provided all of the following criteria
apply:
a. Where it will not prejudice the efficient and effective use of the remainder of the
employment area
b. The site has been marketed as an employment site for an employment use suitable to
the site and location at a suitable price, by appropriate means for at least two years with no
viable interest, and
c. There is a substantial over-supply of suitable alternative employment sites in the local
area.
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E4 Working at home
Partial use of a residential property for business use will be permitted where there are no
unacceptable impacts on residential amenity and it would not have an adverse effect on the
character of an area, whilst making appropriate provision for access, parking and noise
attenuation arising from the business activity.
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E6 Shop and business frontages
Primary shopping frontages
Within the primary shopping frontages in the town centres (as shown on the Policies Map)33
at ground floor level, only A1, A2 and A3 uses will be permitted. A2 and A3 uses will be
permitted where they adjoin an A1 use, subject to achieving a good mix of retail uses overall
provided the proposal:
a. either cumulatively or individually is considered to contribute positively to the vitality
and viability of the area
b. would not result in the loss of an A1 use on a visually prominent site.
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E7 Tourism development
The Council will promote a growing, sustainable tourism sector, and support proposals.
Proposals for new or expanded tourism, visitor or leisure facilities will be supported within or
adjacent to settlements. Elsewhere, the nature of the proposed development must justify a
countryside location and minimise environmental impacts, and avoid unacceptable traffic
impact on the local road network. Development proposals will be supported where they meet
all the following criteria:
a. Respect the character, appearance and historic significance of the location
b. Involve conversion or replacement of existing buildings
c. Any extension or new building(s) forms part of an existing tourist facility
d. In the case of seasonal structures these are temporary in nature and do not have an
adverse impact on the landscape, and
e. Demonstrate that the need is not met by existing provision within nearby settlements.
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E8 Tourist accommodation
Tourist accommodation in strategic settlements and large or medium villages, including new
build, extensions or additions to existing facilities, will be supported where:
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a. The proposal is located within designated town centre of strategic settlements or in
large or medium village centres that are sustainable and accessible by a choice of transport
modes, or
b. Where a sequential test has been applied to a proposal on the edge or outside town
centres and it has been satisfactorily demonstrated that there is no significant adverse impact
on the vitality and viability of the surrounding town centres, and is accessible by a choice of
transport modes.
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Wendover Neighbourhood Plan (WNP) Business, Employment and Tourism Report Appendix 3
Reference Subject CES reference
Issue Comment Existing/further evidence
VALP reference Action or Potential general or site specific Policy
1 Shopping within Town Centre
CES 1 Shops Lack of variety. Specific comments seeking new retail/services for Town. See QSR 4.3 and BERD 5.5.1.2.
Reduction in choice part of a national trend. Also evidenced in Aylesbury Retail study 2015.
Aylesbury Retail Study 2015. Need to look at successful Town Centres where there is variety.
VALP paragraphs 6.21 to 6.24 and Policy E6 (link to E5 which restricts out of Town development)
Policy could seek to prevent changes of use for certain types of shop. Need steps to encourage different retail offer.
2 Shopping within Town Centre
CES1 Shops Too many charity shops, hairdressers, and flower shops
Feature of many High Streets.
Evidence is based on national trends.
VALP paragraph 6.21 refers to the vitality of Town Centres depending on a mix of uses.
Policy could seek to restrict Town Centre to certain types of shop/limit change of use. Market/competition may affect position over time. Discuss management issues with Landlords.
3 Shopping within Town Centre
CES1 Shops/services
Inappropriate funeral parlour in the High Street
Particular use is likely to depend on range of tenants seeking shop.
Evidence can be obtained from landlord. Again the need to learn from other s
Generally VALP section 6.
May depend on discussions with the landlords of the primary shopping frontage. A general Policy to restrict un-neighbourly uses in the primary frontage.
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Reference Subject CES reference
Issue Comment Existing/further evidence
VALP reference Action or Potential general or site specific Policy
4 Business support
CES 1 Business feedback in CES 2
Need for business hub for networking and avoiding isolation/share ideas and trade
Mixed views from COTC on this issue. Challenges are location and costs.
Business feedback in CES 2 report refers to options. Need to learn from other places.
VALP has general aim to encourage sustainable development: 6.1 TVLEP strategy and NPPF have provisions to encourage business.
Policy could promote the development of a Hub at a particular location and with appropriate financial support. Possible use of premises at RAF Halton site. Action needed to find site and address costs (see BERD section 6)
5 Business costs CES 1 business costs, and CES 2
High costs of renting Specific issue raised by residents and businesses
Interim Business report raises this. How have others solved/addressed this. Flexible options on space can be explored. LA support/start up grants.
VALP paragraph 6.1 and overall vision aims at 3.3.
Policy could encourage use of premises for start -ups but this would depend on available subsidies or support. Talk to landlords and could be explored as part of assessment of retail /services development of Town Centre (see BERD section 6)
6 Business costs CES 1 business costs and QSR
High rates Suggestions for reduced rates etc for new business (see note 1)
National campaign for rates reform by business leaders.
National evidence base.
May affect VALP vision if impacts on business start- ups/failures
Policy re start- ups could look to support rate reduction for start -ups. Indirect action only. Assess as 5 (see section 6)
7 Business start- up/running costs
CES2 Install fibre optic broadband and free wifi
1 Specific response so far.
Suggestion is for free wifi to help Town Centre
VALP stresses the need for fast broadband.
Policy could support improvements.
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LA/WCOTC action to take forward.
Reference Subject CES reference
Issue Comment Evidence available or needed
VALP reference Action or Potential general or site specific Policy
8 New industrial and commercial units for start-ups
CES 1 and 2 Provision of start-up units in appropriate places
No current data on level of demand. Employment Land Survey does not cover the issue for Wendover.
None offered in the response to call for sites. Future empty properties on existing business sites could be used.
VALP E2, or in certain cases E5.
Specific site could be proposed (with WNP policy) and WNP could adapt Policy E2 for such a proposed site. WNP could support. Survey to assess demand and research on sites needed (section 6)
9 Encourage sustainable start-ups
CES1 What green tech or other sustainable land/premises are needed and can the right site be found.
Support if users there.
Need to identify if any sites exist and explore financial grants etc available.
Whole VALP’s vision/strategy is to be sustainable.
Demand needs assessing and site/s needs finding. WNP and Policy could then support development of such sites for employment use Section 6)
10 Promotion of business
CES 1 and CES2
Need for development of a USP and for local people to support Town’s businesses.
Issue is what specific steps are needed and linked to the development of Town’s offer and incentives for support of local businesses.
There is some background evidence on attraction of Wendover. Issue also relates to incentives
Wendover is a strategic settlement and there are provisions in the VALP which could be built on.
Policy to support the development of a more diverse services and shopping centre. Action to extend promotional activities/incentives Further work under section 6.
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Reference Subject CES reference
Issue Comment Evidence available or needed
VALP reference Action or Potential general or site specific Policy
11 Business development: Tourism
CES1 and CES2 and also BERD at 5.3 which summarises matters raised.
People want specific measures to encourage and accommodate tourism.
Linked in part to USP but requires specific policies and actions.
Some in CES 2 but other should be available from local stakeholders –ie Forestry Commission or AVDC studies.
Specific Policies E 7 and E 8 plus supporting text.
Policies to support tourist accommodation (identify sites/locations) and expand information provision and activities (tours/information provision). Action to develop this as outlined at section 6.
12 Business development
QSR response Section 4.6
Incentive scheme at Triangle business park involving reduced start -up costs
Outside the Parish
Not applicable National issue/possible rate relief issue at local level
Not applicable. Need to include with other material ie FAQs to show response to points raised. Advise SMPC.
13 The development of RAF Halton and its impact on employment and jobs(general )
CES 1 and CES 2
Replace jobs lost and create new ones linked to heritage, technical skills, education and university links, as well as tourism, health, sport, and leisure.
Very important community issue.
Most work to develop these aims will be done as partners in the RAF Halton Masterplan
VALP policies on RAF Halton Masterplan plus Modifications in light of RAFHSG discussions and VALP EIP.
Policies in WNP SG will seek to influence policies across the board. Promote in RAFHSG meetings. See summary of points at Appendix 4.
14 Barriers to business development
CES 1 and 2 and WSR
Lack of Parking Covered in transport but barrier for 81% responders (4.4 QSR)
Abundant popular feeling from residents and business that more parking needed.
Policies in evidence papers for VALP state general aim only with no proposals.
WPC is taking action to try to remedy. Options ventilated in QSR and further action needed to pursue. Policies in Transport section WNP.
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Reference Subject CES reference
Issue Comment Evidence available or needed
VALP reference Action or proposed general or site specific Policies
15 Physical disability access
CES 2 and in QSR
Access to some shops/services is difficult due to nature of entrances and premises design
This has been raised generally with WN and/or with WPC
Evidence is there from observation
Underlying requirement for equal access for goods and services
Should be taken on as a specific project by WPC/AVDC with support of business. WNP should support through WNP text and policies
16 Mental health disability access issues
CES1 and CES 2
For those with dementia and other challenging MH conditions there can be hidden and challenging barriers to access businesses
Raised by dementia awareness group and by business owner and work on some aspects started
Evidence been given by support group and from community.
As 15 Access should be an ongoing issue for WPC/AVDC in cooperation with suitable stakeholders and business. WNP text and Policies should support better access.
17 Maintenance of pavements and common spaces
CES2 and QSR
Poor condition of some surfaces and paths in centre and litter issues
Ongoing issue throughout
Apparent from feedback and observation
VALP and support documents on retail provision stress maintenance issues important.
Should be WPC/Bucks CC issue to have proper programme of repairs/maintenance and better litter control, and encouragement of recycling.
18 Loss of Bank and consequent vacant premises
CES 1 and CES 2 plus QSR
Loss of Bank and its services creates hardship Issue of maintenance of vacant premises
Ongoing issue and maintenance of High Street
Much feedback on hardship of loss of Bank. Maintenance link to heritage Topic
Wendover is strategic settlement partly because of Bank.
Should be aim to maintain bank/financial services and find out alternatives (ie Post Office). WPC/AVDC issue.
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Note 1: Suggestions have been made for reduced rates for first 5 years of a business, reasonable
rates for start -ups and/or local businesses, and affordable rates.
Note 2: Please refer to text of BERD for the definition of the abbreviations such as CES, VALP, etc. QSR is the Questionnaire Survey report .WCOTC is
Wendover Chamber of Trade and Commerce.
Note 3: the references to VALP supporting documents or other evidence is as accurate as possible at this stage.