Village Appraisal Results
General Information About Lydford Residents
The Appraisal Questionnaire was delivered to 130 households in and around Lydford. We were
delighted to receive back 119 replies representing 266 people (a 91.5% response).
The table below shows the age range of the replies:
83 households from within the Village
25 households from elsewhere in the Parish
11 households from outside the Parish
| 0-4 | 5-10 | 11-16 | 17-21 | 22-39 | 40-59 | 60-64 | 65-74 | 75+ | |
| Male | 4 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 42 | 8 | 21 | 16 |
| Female | 4 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 44 | 16 | 32 | 8 |
| Total | 8 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 30 | 86 | 24 | 53 | 24 |
Sex of respondents: Male 101 (44%), Female 130 (56%). 10 were uncertain of or did not wish to declare their sexuality.
Housing Development
3 needed alternative accommodation now, 11 need it within the next 3 years and 10 in the next 4-10 years. All types of accommodation were wanted but most required starter homes.
Local Housing Styles
161 respondents (85%) would like to see more strict adherence to the use of local styles and
materials. 29 people (15%) did not and 36 had no opinion.
Housing Needs
The expressed need is housing for Local People and Young People. From the 328 expressed
opinions: 262 saw a need for some housing, 66 did not see a need for any more housing and 24 had
no opinion/don't know.
| Housing need | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Housing for local people | 90 | 27.4% |
| Housing for young people | 82 | 25.0% |
| Housing for the elderly | 30 | 9.2% |
| Housing for low income families | 27 | 8.2% |
| Sheltered housing | 16 | 4.9% |
| Housing Association accommodation | 8 | 2.4% |
| Large family housing | 6 | 1.8% |
| Housing for simgle parent families | 3 | 1.0% |
| No housing needed | 66 | 20.1% |
These opinions will be reported back to the Parish Council.
Traffic and Transportation
Cars and parking
The village has 177 cars and 8 motor bikes, for 119 households.
For the 100 households which stated where vehicles were parked most vehicles (94%) were parked in a garage or off the road.
Flashing warning lights
114 people (61%) responded infavour of the installation of flashing warning lights, near the
school, 73 people (39%) were opposed. 35 people had no opinion.
The Appraisal Committee will ask the Parish Council to progress this matter.
Footpaths
During the appraisal compilation process existing footpaths were upgraded and a new footpath
erected outside the school. 158 people (79%) were in favour, 42 people (21%) were opposed with
21 people expressing no opinion.
Street lighting
The majority of responses were against the installation of street lights, 150 (70%), with 63
(30%) in favour, 14 people had no opinion.
No further action will be taken on this subject.
Public transport
The majority of parishoners were in favour of the construction of a new bus shelter. 106 (64%)
for, 59 (36%) against and 59 had no opinion.
The Appraisal Committee will ask the Parish Council to progress this matter.
Bus timings
116 people (51%) are aware, 111 people (49%) are not.