Introduction

This report is based on the questionnaires distributed to all householders of Mary Tavy. 240 households and a total of 502 individuals completed the questionnaire. The 1991 census shows that there are 329 households and a population of 881 in Mary Tavy. So 73% of households, representing 579 residents (66%) of Mary Tavy completed the questionnaire.

Housing

the table shows how people felt about the provision of future housing. In considering the numbers it should be noted that more than one option could be ticked. There is virtually an equal split between those wanting housing and those not wanting housing. (Local knowledge suggests that fuller use could be made of existing buildings by modification and adaption as nesessary.)

14 people are in need of housing now, and need starter and family homes to buy.

Development

Planning control was deemed to be reasonable/good by over 180 people; the exception was design of commercial buildings thought to be poor by 75 people. Comments ranged in opinion from, 'no new development should be contemplated', 'more consideration should be given to effects on the environment and/or flora and fauna', 'that improved quality should be the keynote in relation to both new developments and modifications to existing buildings', 'that much more care should be taken with replacement windows' to 'sometimes to much fuss being made about new types of materials by D.N.P. e.g. types of slate or plastic windows'.

The size of development in a village setting was considered most important by 301 people, although the general feeling is that attention should be paid to all aspects of development.

Additional employment in agriculture, forestry and fishing was thought to be acceptable by 289 respondents. 264 deemed cottage industry and craft workshops acceptable.

Recommended Action
Small craft type workshops should be encouraged and a small area earmarked for this type of development.

Other sectors acceptable to a minority were small-scale tourism, tourist-orientated businesses, computer networking with a central telecottaging facility and manufacture. In the case of manufacture, location, design and scale were considered to be of paramount importance. Opinion was split regarding light industry. 44% were for workshops and 42% were against. Some comments opposed additional employment of any kind.

Suggestions which have development implications, included a health centre with library, the development of the Coronation Hall area into a multi-use village centre, a static or visitong veterinery practice, tea rooms, public conceniences and a heritage display board.