Princes Parade Public Engagement Survey
As the district council begins to consider the preparation of a new Local Plan, we are looking for views on how the land at Princes Parade can best be used.
When the decision was made not to go ahead with the leisure centre and associated development, we said that we would be asking residents to tell us what they would like for this coastal site.
By filling in this preliminary survey and indicating your broad preferences, you can help us work towards finding the preferred use for the council-owned land.
The survey should only take a few minutes to complete and there is a free text box for any suggestions not covered by the survey.
We welcome any ideas but please bear in mind that there are limited financial resources available for the council to pursue any projects.
The survey closes at 5pm on Sunday 16th February 2025.
You are asked to consider the following and rate them as to
how important they are for you
.
*
1.
Maintain the open space as it is currently - with low level fencing and footpaths around the perimeter.
(Required.)
Very important
Important
Don't mind
Unimportant
Very unimportant
*
2.
Keep and improve the existing play area and car parking facilities.
(Required.)
Very important
Important
Don't mind
Unimportant
Very unimportant
*
3.
Support biodiversity gain through rewilding and by managing the site and providing the best possible habitats for wildlife.
(Required.)
Very important
Important
Don't mind
Unimportant
Very unimportant
*
4.
Enable the opening of a kiosk to sell drinks and snacks along with the provision of public toilets (similar to the kiosk in Folkestone’s Lower Leas Coastal Park).
(Required.)
Very important
Important
Don't mind
Unimportant
Very unimportant
*
5.
Future development of areas of the site which could include new affordable homes, new areas of accessible open space, play areas and recreational facilities.
(Required.)
Very important
Important
Don't mind
Unimportant
Very unimportant
*
6.
Support further development of leisure opportunities and public enjoyment of the canal.
(Required.)
Very important
Important
Don't mind
Unimportant
Very unimportant
*
7.
If you just had to pick one of the above suggestions, which would it be?
(Required.)
Maintain the open space as it is currently - with low level fencing and footpaths around the perimeter.
Keep and improve the existing play area and car parking facilities.
Support biodiversity gain through rewilding and by managing the site and providing the best possible habitats for wildlife.
Enable the opening of a kiosk to sell drinks and snacks along with the provision of public toilets (similar to the kiosk in Folkestone’s Lower Leas Coastal Park).
Future development of areas of the site which could include new affordable homes, new areas of accessible open space, play areas and recreational facilities.
Support further development of leisure opportunities and public enjoyment of the canal.
8.
If you would like to make any other suggestions for the land, please add it in the text box below:
The council has a legal duty to consider the needs of its diverse range of customers. As well as questions about our services we ask questions about you. Although you do not have to answer these questions, without this information the council will be limited in understanding whether views differ among different groups of people.
9.
What is your postcode?
10.
How old are you?
Under 18
18-24
25-44
45-64
65-74
75+
Prefer not to say
11.
What is your gender?
Female
Male
Prefer to self describe (e.g non-binary, gender fluid) please provide further details below if you wish
Prefer not to say
Please specify your gender below, if you wish
12.
Do you consider yourself to be disabled?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
Please add any other comments you wish
Thank you for taking the time to share your views with us.
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is the data controller of your personal data. Your personal information is processed under General Data Protection Regulations Article 6.1 (e) and Article 9.2 (g) in the performance of an official duty and to meet our Public Sector Equality Duty.
You have the rights to:
- access your personal data
- rectify or correct your personal data
- restrict the processing of your data
- complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office
You also have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.
The council's Data Protection Officer be contacted by email at data.protection@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk, or at the address below.
Folkestone & Hythe District Council, Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QY.
Phone: 01303 853000.
Web: www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
