Local and National Planning Issues

• Impact on Weedon from: Area Local Plan/Local Development Framework eg. further expansion of Aylesbury, South East Plan

• Protect rural identity and individuality

General character and appearance

• Define what gives Weedon its distinctive rural character

• What do we like and dislike about the appearance of Weedon?

• How to protect and preserve the things villagers value

Open and public spaces

• Open spaces, views and sightlines – which ones define the village?   How to protect and enhance?

• Village green (playground/park) and duck pond

• Other important and valued features?

• Important areas for wildlife?

Trees, Hedgerows, Verges and Footpaths

• Trees – survey to identify important individual trees/groups?  Contribution to character of village – scheme of care?
• Hedgerows, verges, footpaths, bridleways, stiles – condition? Accessibility and signposting.  Maintenance sufficient?

Built environment

• Conservation area – current boundaries, extension? Effective?

• Existing character of buildings, current patterns of development, identify valued features – protect and enhance?

• Ways to utilise and preserve architectural elements such as building materials, doors, gates, roofscapes, walls

• Balance between rural and developed environment

• Importance of preserving different and distinct parts of village?

• Availability of village housing vs. local demand and affordability

• Attitudes to any future development: infill, adjoining, replacement

• Street lighting – extent? Hours of operation?

Sustainability and Green Issues

• Current waste/recycling arrangements – new schemes for more recycling, product re-use?