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Topline — Lewes - Online

11 respondents · Unweighted · 161 questions · generated 2026-09-21 12:06 UTC
Provisional: live fieldwork, 11 interviews so far. Percentages are of each question's valid base (missing/not-asked excluded). Right-hand grey figure = count.

Quota fill from response data

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Agecat_Large
18-34
9/9999
35-54
0/9999
55+
1/9999
Agecat
18-24
0/9999
25-34
0/9999
35-44
0/9999
45-54
0/9999
55-64
0/9999
65-74
0/9999
75+
10/9999
Ward
Chailey, Barcombe and Hamsey
0/26
Ditchling and Westmeston
0/13
East Saltdean and Telscombe Cliffs
0/37
Kingston
0/10
Lewes Bridge
1/24
Lewes Castle
2/20
Lewes Priory
0/40
Newhaven North
0/24
Newhaven South
0/39
Newick
2/12
Ouse Valley and Ringmer
1/33
Peacehaven East
0/27
Peacehaven North
0/26
Peacehaven West
0/24
Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington and St John (Without)
0/11
Seaford Central
0/25
Seaford East
2/24
Seaford North
0/26
Seaford South
2/22
Seaford West
0/22
Wivelsfield
0/15
Sex
Male
8/9999
Female
1/9999

Device_1 Device - ** HIDDEN QUESTION TO STORE: Store device type ** Desktop

Base: 11
Desktop
100.0%
11

Device_2 Device - ** HIDDEN QUESTION TO STORE: Store device type ** Mobile

Base: 11
Mobile
100.0%
11

Changelog Change log

Base: 11
1
100.0%
11

lewes_q In which local government district do you live?

Base: 3
Lewes
66.7%
2
Mid Sussex
33.3%
1

Country In which country do you currently live?

Base: 7
England
100.0%
7

Region_B These are the regions of England. Which Region do you live in?

Base: 7
South East
100.0%
7

Region_C *** Region

Base: 7
South East
100.0%
7

la_south_east Which local authority do you live in?

Base: 7
East Sussex
100.0%
7

council Which local council district do you live in?

Base: 7
Lewes
100.0%
7

ward In which ward do you live?

Base: 10
Lewes Castle
20.0%
2
Newick
20.0%
2
Seaford East
20.0%
2
Seaford South
20.0%
2
Lewes Bridge
10.0%
1
Ouse Valley and Ringmer
10.0%
1

emp1 Which of these activities best describes what you are doing at present?

Base: 9
Employed in part-time job (30 or fewer hours per week)
44.4%
4
Retired
33.3%
3
Employed full-time (more than 30 hours plus per week)
11.1%
1
Unpaid family carer / homemaker
11.1%
1

emp2_1 emp2 - What is your occupation?

Base: 4
100.0%
4

emp2_2 emp2 - What is your occupation? Refused

Base: 1
Refused
100.0%
1

living_arrangements And which of the following best describes your living arrangements?

Base: 9
Homeowner without mortgage
33.3%
3
Homeowner with a mortgage
33.3%
3
Rent from council or local authority
33.3%
3

ethnicity How would you describe your ethnic origin?

Base: 9
White
66.7%
6
Mixed/multiple ethnic groups
22.2%
2
Asian
11.1%
1

education What is your highest level of educational qualifications?

Base: 9
Degree, HNC, HND, RSA Higher Diploma, Professional qualifications (e.g. teaching, nursing, accountancy)
55.6%
5
No Qualifications
22.2%
2
1-4 O Levels/CSE/GCSEs (any grades), Entry Level / Foundation / Level 1 NVQ qualification
11.1%
1
Apprenticeship / Level 2 NVQ qualification
11.1%
1

sex What is your sex?

Base: 9
Male
88.9%
8
Female
11.1%
1

ltv If the general election for the Westminster parliament were tomorrow, on a scale of 0-10, where 10 is definitely would vote and 0 is definitely wouldn’t vote, how likely would you be to vote in that election?

Base: 9
0 - would not vote
33.3%
3
10 - certain to vote
33.3%
3
3
11.1%
1
4
11.1%
1
7
11.1%
1

gevi_1 gevi - If the general election for the Westminster parliament were tomorrow who would you vote for. Labour

Base: 1
Labour
100.0%
1

gevi_3 gevi - If the general election for the Westminster parliament were tomorrow who would you vote for. Liberal Democrat

Base: 1
Liberal Democrat
100.0%
1

gevi_4 gevi - If the general election for the Westminster parliament were tomorrow who would you vote for. Green Party

Base: 1
Green Party
100.0%
1

gevi_5 gevi - If the general election for the Westminster parliament were tomorrow who would you vote for. Reform UK

Base: 1
Reform UK
100.0%
1

gevi_10 gevi - If the general election for the Westminster parliament were tomorrow who would you vote for. Don’t know

Base: 2
Don’t know
100.0%
2

ge24 Thinking back to the General Election in July 2024, which party did you vote for, or did you not vote?

Base: 9
Labour
33.3%
3
Did not vote
33.3%
3
Conservative
22.2%
2
Another Party:
11.1%
1

UK_direction_1 Thinking about the UK as a whole, do you think it is generally heading in the right direction, or seriously heading in the wrong direction?

Base: 9
Seriously wrong direction
55.6%
5
Generally right direction
33.3%
3
Don’t know
11.1%
1

UK_important_issue_coding_1 UK_important_issue_coding - What do you believe is the most important issue currently facing the UK that you want the government to do something about? Cost of Living and Inflation

Base: 5
Cost of Living and Inflation
100.0%
5

UK_important_issue_coding_2 UK_important_issue_coding - What do you believe is the most important issue currently facing the UK that you want the government to do something about? NHS and Healthcare

Base: 5
NHS and Healthcare
100.0%
5

UK_important_issue_coding_3 UK_important_issue_coding - What do you believe is the most important issue currently facing the UK that you want the government to do something about? Economy and Jobs

Base: 2
Economy and Jobs
100.0%
2

UK_important_issue_coding_4 UK_important_issue_coding - What do you believe is the most important issue currently facing the UK that you want the government to do something about? Housing Crisis

Base: 2
Housing Crisis
100.0%
2

UK_important_issue_coding_5 UK_important_issue_coding - What do you believe is the most important issue currently facing the UK that you want the government to do something about? Education and Schools

Base: 2
Education and Schools
100.0%
2

UK_important_issue_coding_6 UK_important_issue_coding - What do you believe is the most important issue currently facing the UK that you want the government to do something about? Immigration and Borders

Base: 5
Immigration and Borders
100.0%
5

UK_important_issue_coding_7 UK_important_issue_coding - What do you believe is the most important issue currently facing the UK that you want the government to do something about? Crime and Policing

Base: 3
Crime and Policing
100.0%
3

UK_important_issue_coding_8 UK_important_issue_coding - What do you believe is the most important issue currently facing the UK that you want the government to do something about? Climate Change and Environment

Base: 3
Climate Change and Environment
100.0%
3

UK_important_issue_coding_9 UK_important_issue_coding - What do you believe is the most important issue currently facing the UK that you want the government to do something about? Public Services and Local Government

Base: 1
Public Services and Local Government
100.0%
1

UK_important_issue_coding_10 UK_important_issue_coding - What do you believe is the most important issue currently facing the UK that you want the government to do something about? Trust in Politics and Leadership

Base: 2
Trust in Politics and Leadership
100.0%
2

UK_important_issue_coding_12 UK_important_issue_coding - What do you believe is the most important issue currently facing the UK that you want the government to do something about? Other

Base: 2
Other
100.0%
2

local_direction Thinking about your local area, do you think it is generally heading in the right direction, or seriously heading in the wrong direction?

Base: 9
Generally right direction
44.4%
4
Don’t know
33.3%
3
Seriously wrong direction
22.2%
2

local_important_issues1_code_1 local_important_issues1_code - Crime, anti-social behaviour, and local policing

Base: 3
Crime, anti-social behaviour, and local policing
100.0%
3

local_important_issues1_code_2 local_important_issues1_code - Access to and quality of local health and social care services (NHS, GPs)

Base: 1
Access to and quality of local health and social care services (NHS, GPs)
100.0%
1

local_important_issues1_code_4 local_important_issues1_code - Affordable and secure housing options

Base: 7
Affordable and secure housing options
100.0%
7

local_important_issues1_code_5 local_important_issues1_code - Immigration concerns at a local level

Base: 2
Immigration concerns at a local level
100.0%
2

local_important_issues1_code_6 local_important_issues1_code - Quality of local education and youth services

Base: 2
Quality of local education and youth services
100.0%
2

local_important_issues1_code_7 local_important_issues1_code - Condition and vibrancy of the local high street

Base: 2
Condition and vibrancy of the local high street
100.0%
2

local_important_issues1_code_8 local_important_issues1_code - Local job opportunities and support, including skills training

Base: 2
Local job opportunities and support, including skills training
100.0%
2

local_important_issues1_code_10 local_important_issues1_code - Road conditions (including potholes)

Base: 4
Road conditions (including potholes)
100.0%
4

local_important_issues1_code_12 local_important_issues1_code - Local wildlife

Base: 1
Local wildlife
100.0%
1

local_important_issues1_code_13 local_important_issues1_code - Access to essential local services (Banks, Post Office, GP surgeries)

Base: 3
Access to essential local services (Banks, Post Office, GP surgeries)
100.0%
3

local_important_issues1_code_14 local_important_issues1_code - Support for local trade and business

Base: 1
Support for local trade and business
100.0%
1

local_important_issues1_code_20 local_important_issues1_code - Don’t know

Base: 1
Don’t know
100.0%
1

MP_favour_1 MP_favour - Listed below are some people, places and organisations. Please indicate whether you have a favourable, neutral or unfavourable view of each. If you don’t know the name of a person, place or organisation, that’s alright, just indicate so

Base: 9
Neutral
55.6%
5
Don’t know / Never heard of
22.2%
2
Somewhat favourable
11.1%
1
Somewhat unfavourable
11.1%
1

MP_favour_2 MP_favour - Listed below are some people, places and organisations. Please indicate whether you have a favourable, neutral or unfavourable view of each. If you don’t know the name of a person, place or organisation, that’s alright, just indicate so

Base: 9
Neutral
44.4%
4
Don’t know / Never heard of
44.4%
4
Somewhat favourable
11.1%
1

MP_favour_3 MP_favour - Listed below are some people, places and organisations. Please indicate whether you have a favourable, neutral or unfavourable view of each. If you don’t know the name of a person, place or organisation, that’s alright, just indicate so

Base: 9
Neutral
33.3%
3
Somewhat unfavourable
33.3%
3
Don’t know / Never heard of
22.2%
2
Strongly unfavourable
11.1%
1

MP_favour_4 MP_favour - Listed below are some people, places and organisations. Please indicate whether you have a favourable, neutral or unfavourable view of each. If you don’t know the name of a person, place or organisation, that’s alright, just indicate so

Base: 9
Neutral
55.6%
5
Somewhat favourable
22.2%
2
Don’t know / Never heard of
22.2%
2

MP_favour_5 MP_favour - Listed below are some people, places and organisations. Please indicate whether you have a favourable, neutral or unfavourable view of each. If you don’t know the name of a person, place or organisation, that’s alright, just indicate so

Base: 9
Somewhat unfavourable
44.4%
4
Neutral
22.2%
2
Don’t know / Never heard of
22.2%
2
Strongly unfavourable
11.1%
1

MP_favour_6 MP_favour - Listed below are some people, places and organisations. Please indicate whether you have a favourable, neutral or unfavourable view of each. If you don’t know the name of a person, place or organisation, that’s alright, just indicate so

Base: 9
Somewhat favourable
33.3%
3
Neutral
33.3%
3
Don’t know / Never heard of
22.2%
2
Somewhat unfavourable
11.1%
1

MP_favour_7 MP_favour - Listed below are some people, places and organisations. Please indicate whether you have a favourable, neutral or unfavourable view of each. If you don’t know the name of a person, place or organisation, that’s alright, just indicate so

Base: 9
Strongly favourable
22.2%
2
Somewhat favourable
22.2%
2
Neutral
22.2%
2
Don’t know / Never heard of
22.2%
2
Somewhat unfavourable
11.1%
1

MP_favour_8 MP_favour - Listed below are some people, places and organisations. Please indicate whether you have a favourable, neutral or unfavourable view of each. If you don’t know the name of a person, place or organisation, that’s alright, just indicate so

Base: 9
Strongly unfavourable
33.3%
3
Somewhat favourable
22.2%
2
Don’t know / Never heard of
22.2%
2
Neutral
11.1%
1
Somewhat unfavourable
11.1%
1

MP_favour_9 MP_favour - Listed below are some people, places and organisations. Please indicate whether you have a favourable, neutral or unfavourable view of each. If you don’t know the name of a person, place or organisation, that’s alright, just indicate so

Base: 9
Don’t know / Never heard of
44.4%
4
Neutral
33.3%
3
Somewhat favourable
11.1%
1
Strongly unfavourable
11.1%
1

MP_favour_10 MP_favour - Listed below are some people, places and organisations. Please indicate whether you have a favourable, neutral or unfavourable view of each. If you don’t know the name of a person, place or organisation, that’s alright, just indicate so

Base: 9
Somewhat favourable
22.2%
2
Neutral
22.2%
2
Strongly unfavourable
22.2%
2
Don’t know / Never heard of
22.2%
2
Somewhat unfavourable
11.1%
1

MP_favour_11 MP_favour - Listed below are some people, places and organisations. Please indicate whether you have a favourable, neutral or unfavourable view of each. If you don’t know the name of a person, place or organisation, that’s alright, just indicate so

Base: 9
Neutral
33.3%
3
Don’t know / Never heard of
33.3%
3
Somewhat favourable
11.1%
1
Somewhat unfavourable
11.1%
1
Strongly unfavourable
11.1%
1

housing_dev_support_1 In general, do you support or oppose housing development in your local area?

Base: 9
Neither support nor oppose
44.4%
4
Somewhat oppose
33.3%
3
Strongly support
11.1%
1
Somewhat support
11.1%
1

housing_dev_support_2_1 housing_dev_support_2 - In general, do you support or oppose each of the following being built in your local area? Social housing

Base: 9
Strongly support
33.3%
3
Neither support nor oppose
22.2%
2
Don’t know
22.2%
2
Somewhat support
11.1%
1
Somewhat oppose
11.1%
1

housing_dev_support_2_2 housing_dev_support_2 - In general, do you support or oppose each of the following being built in your local area? Affordable housing / starter homes

Base: 9
Strongly support
33.3%
3
Neither support nor oppose
33.3%
3
Don’t know
22.2%
2
Somewhat support
11.1%
1

housing_dev_support_2_3 housing_dev_support_2 - In general, do you support or oppose each of the following being built in your local area? Commercial buildings (e.g. warehouses, offices)

Base: 9
Neither support nor oppose
44.4%
4
Somewhat oppose
22.2%
2
Don’t know
22.2%
2
Strongly support
11.1%
1

housing_dev_support_2_4 housing_dev_support_2 - In general, do you support or oppose each of the following being built in your local area? Leisure facilities (e.g. cinemas, gyms)

Base: 9
Somewhat support
33.3%
3
Neither support nor oppose
33.3%
3
Don’t know
22.2%
2
Strongly support
11.1%
1

housing_dev_support_2_5 housing_dev_support_2 - In general, do you support or oppose each of the following being built in your local area? Local services (e.g. hospitals, health centres, schools)

Base: 9
Strongly support
33.3%
3
Don’t know
22.2%
2
Somewhat support
11.1%
1
Neither support nor oppose
11.1%
1
Somewhat oppose
11.1%
1
Strongly oppose
11.1%
1

housing_dev_support_2_6 housing_dev_support_2 - In general, do you support or oppose each of the following being built in your local area? Retirement homes and assisted living facilities

Base: 9
Somewhat support
33.3%
3
Don’t know
33.3%
3
Neither support nor oppose
22.2%
2
Somewhat oppose
11.1%
1

housing_dev_support_2_7 housing_dev_support_2 - In general, do you support or oppose each of the following being built in your local area? Large family homes

Base: 9
Neither support nor oppose
33.3%
3
Somewhat oppose
33.3%
3
Don’t know
22.2%
2
Strongly oppose
11.1%
1

housing_dev_support_2_8 housing_dev_support_2 - In general, do you support or oppose each of the following being built in your local area? Flats and apartments

Base: 9
Somewhat support
33.3%
3
Neither support nor oppose
22.2%
2
Don’t know
22.2%
2
Strongly support
11.1%
1
Somewhat oppose
11.1%
1

housing_dev_support_3 To what extent do you agree or disagree that local people are consulted and aware of the housing developments happening and proposed in your local area?

Base: 9
Somewhat agree
44.4%
4
Neither agree nor disagree
33.3%
3
Somewhat disagree
11.1%
1
Strongly disagree
11.1%
1

support_housing_code_2 support_housing_code - To lower house prices

Base: 1
To lower house prices
100.0%
1

support_housing_code_7 support_housing_code - To increase social (council) housing

Base: 2
To increase social (council) housing
100.0%
2

support_housing_code_8 support_housing_code - To promote diversity

Base: 1
To promote diversity
100.0%
1

support_housing_code_13 support_housing_code - Other

Base: 1
Other
100.0%
1

oppose_housing_code_1 oppose_housing_code - Opposition to local population growth

Base: 2
Opposition to local population growth
100.0%
2

oppose_housing_code_3 oppose_housing_code - Harm to community character/aesthetics

Base: 1
Harm to community character/aesthetics
100.0%
1

oppose_housing_code_6 oppose_housing_code - Concern that new developments won't be affordable

Base: 1
Concern that new developments won't be affordable
100.0%
1

oppose_housing_code_7 oppose_housing_code - Strain on local services and infrastructure

Base: 2
Strain on local services and infrastructure
100.0%
2

oppose_housing_code_8 oppose_housing_code - Traffic or congestion concerns

Base: 2
Traffic or congestion concerns
100.0%
2

oppose_housing_code_9 oppose_housing_code - Overdevelopment - "already too much"

Base: 3
Overdevelopment - "already too much"
100.0%
3

oppose_housing_code_10 oppose_housing_code - Environmental concerns

Base: 1
Environmental concerns
100.0%
1

Lewes_council_trust To what extent do you trust Lewes Council’s planning committee to make the right decisions on development?

Base: 9
Don’t trust much
44.4%
4
Don’t trust at all
22.2%
2
Entirely trust
11.1%
1
Somewhat trust
11.1%
1
Don’t know
11.1%
1

housing_dev_views If there must be homes built in your area, which of the following best reflects your view, even if neither do entirely?

Base: 9
Fewer, larger housing developments are better – they have a real impact on housing availability and come with services
44.4%
4
More, smaller housing developments are better – they lessen the impact on the landscape and community and minimise imp
33.3%
3
Don’t know
22.2%
2

benefits_smaller_dev_1 benefits_smaller_dev - Assuming some housing needs to be built, what would you say the main benefits are of building a smaller number of large housing developments over a larger number of small housing developments? Building new lasting communities wit

Base: 4
Building new lasting communities with industry and job opportunities
100.0%
4

benefits_smaller_dev_3 benefits_smaller_dev - Assuming some housing needs to be built, what would you say the main benefits are of building a smaller number of large housing developments over a larger number of small housing developments? Preventing a requirement for pieceme

Base: 5
Preventing a requirement for piecemeal continual building
100.0%
5

benefits_smaller_dev_4 benefits_smaller_dev - Assuming some housing needs to be built, what would you say the main benefits are of building a smaller number of large housing developments over a larger number of small housing developments? Stopping gradual sprawl on the outsk

Base: 1
Stopping gradual sprawl on the outskirts of existing towns
100.0%
1

benefits_smaller_dev_5 benefits_smaller_dev - Assuming some housing needs to be built, what would you say the main benefits are of building a smaller number of large housing developments over a larger number of small housing developments? Planning for new services like schoo

Base: 2
Planning for new services like schools and GP surgeries
100.0%
2

benefits_smaller_dev_6 benefits_smaller_dev - Assuming some housing needs to be built, what would you say the main benefits are of building a smaller number of large housing developments over a larger number of small housing developments? Making a real impact on local housin

Base: 2
Making a real impact on local housing availability
100.0%
2

benefits_smaller_dev_7 benefits_smaller_dev - Assuming some housing needs to be built, what would you say the main benefits are of building a smaller number of large housing developments over a larger number of small housing developments? Providing different kinds of housing

Base: 4
Providing different kinds of housing (e.g. affordable, housing for older people)
100.0%
4

drawbacks_smaller_dev_1 drawbacks_smaller_dev - Assuming some housing needs to be built, what would you say the main drawbacks are of building a smaller number of large housing developments over a larger number of small housing developments? A greater impact on the local lan

Base: 2
A greater impact on the local landscape and nature
100.0%
2

drawbacks_smaller_dev_2 drawbacks_smaller_dev - Assuming some housing needs to be built, what would you say the main drawbacks are of building a smaller number of large housing developments over a larger number of small housing developments? More significant disruption from

Base: 3
More significant disruption from construction vehicles
100.0%
3

drawbacks_smaller_dev_3 drawbacks_smaller_dev - Assuming some housing needs to be built, what would you say the main drawbacks are of building a smaller number of large housing developments over a larger number of small housing developments? Larger newbuild developments migh

Base: 4
Larger newbuild developments might be uglier
100.0%
4

drawbacks_smaller_dev_4 drawbacks_smaller_dev - Assuming some housing needs to be built, what would you say the main drawbacks are of building a smaller number of large housing developments over a larger number of small housing developments? Stops gradual sprawl on the outsk

Base: 3
Stops gradual sprawl on the outskirts of existing towns
100.0%
3

drawbacks_smaller_dev_5 drawbacks_smaller_dev - Assuming some housing needs to be built, what would you say the main drawbacks are of building a smaller number of large housing developments over a larger number of small housing developments? Tends to involve larger, profit-m

Base: 4
Tends to involve larger, profit-making developers
100.0%
4

drawbacks_smaller_dev_6 drawbacks_smaller_dev - Assuming some housing needs to be built, what would you say the main drawbacks are of building a smaller number of large housing developments over a larger number of small housing developments? Larger developments may be less i

Base: 1
Larger developments may be less in-keeping with existing settlements
100.0%
1

drawbacks_smaller_dev_7 drawbacks_smaller_dev - Assuming some housing needs to be built, what would you say the main drawbacks are of building a smaller number of large housing developments over a larger number of small housing developments? More impact on existing local ser

Base: 1
More impact on existing local services and transport if there is not sufficient investment
100.0%
1

dev_view Which of the following best reflects your view, even if neither reflect it entirely?

Base: 9
Protecting farmland should be our top priority – even if that comes at the cost of housing availability for locals
44.4%
4
Don’t know
33.3%
3
Building more homes should be our top priority – even if that comes at the cost of some farmland
22.2%
2

new_dev_support_1 new_dev_support - To what extent do you agree or disagree that each statement is a reason to support a new development? New development would provide well-maintained open and green spaces, including green corridors

Base: 9
Somewhat agree
44.4%
4
Don’t know
22.2%
2
Strongly agree
11.1%
1
Neutral
11.1%
1
Strongly disagree
11.1%
1

new_dev_support_2 new_dev_support - To what extent do you agree or disagree that each statement is a reason to support a new development? New development would create new jobs, including a mix of low and high- skilled positions

Base: 9
Somewhat agree
44.4%
4
Somewhat disagree
33.3%
3
Neutral
11.1%
1
Don’t know
11.1%
1

new_dev_support_3 new_dev_support - To what extent do you agree or disagree that each statement is a reason to support a new development? New development would provide homes, including affordable housing, varying in size and type

Base: 9
Somewhat agree
55.6%
5
Somewhat disagree
22.2%
2
Strongly agree
11.1%
1
Don’t know
11.1%
1

new_dev_support_4 new_dev_support - To what extent do you agree or disagree that each statement is a reason to support a new development? New development would provide new community facilities, such as a school and healthcare centre

Base: 9
Somewhat agree
33.3%
3
Neutral
33.3%
3
Strongly agree
11.1%
1
Somewhat disagree
11.1%
1
Don’t know
11.1%
1

new_dev_support_5 new_dev_support - To what extent do you agree or disagree that each statement is a reason to support a new development? New development would create employment opportunities and new local amenities to keep residents in the local area

Base: 9
Somewhat agree
44.4%
4
Somewhat disagree
33.3%
3
Strongly agree
11.1%
1
Don’t know
11.1%
1

new_dev_support_6 new_dev_support - To what extent do you agree or disagree that each statement is a reason to support a new development? New development would provide improved transport infrastructure, alleviating local traffic congestion and improving linkages

Base: 9
Somewhat disagree
33.3%
3
Strongly agree
22.2%
2
Somewhat agree
22.2%
2
Neutral
11.1%
1
Don’t know
11.1%
1

new_dev_support_7 new_dev_support - To what extent do you agree or disagree that each statement is a reason to support a new development? New development would help local businesses and help regenerate surrounding towns

Base: 9
Somewhat agree
44.4%
4
Neutral
22.2%
2
Somewhat disagree
22.2%
2
Don’t know
11.1%
1

new_dev_support_8 new_dev_support - To what extent do you agree or disagree that each statement is a reason to support a new development? Local people have contributed meaningfully to the plans for the development

Base: 9
Somewhat disagree
33.3%
3
Somewhat agree
22.2%
2
Neutral
22.2%
2
Strongly agree
11.1%
1
Don’t know
11.1%
1

new_dev_opposition_1 new_dev_opposition - To what extent do you agree or disagree that each statement is a reason to oppose a new development? New development would take up green belt land, which we need to protect for the well-being of current and future generations

Base: 9
Neutral
33.3%
3
Strongly agree
22.2%
2
Somewhat agree
22.2%
2
Somewhat disagree
11.1%
1
Don’t know
11.1%
1

new_dev_opposition_2 new_dev_opposition - To what extent do you agree or disagree that each statement is a reason to oppose a new development? New development causes too much disruption during the construction process and takes too long to complete

Base: 9
Somewhat agree
55.6%
5
Strongly agree
11.1%
1
Neutral
11.1%
1
Somewhat disagree
11.1%
1
Don’t know
11.1%
1

new_dev_opposition_3 new_dev_opposition - To what extent do you agree or disagree that each statement is a reason to oppose a new development? New development, especially large projects, do not fit in with the character of the local area

Base: 9
Strongly agree
33.3%
3
Somewhat agree
22.2%
2
Somewhat disagree
22.2%
2
Neutral
11.1%
1
Don’t know
11.1%
1

new_dev_opposition_4 new_dev_opposition - To what extent do you agree or disagree that each statement is a reason to oppose a new development? New development would bring new residents to my area, putting pressure on local services such as healthcare and education

Base: 9
Strongly agree
22.2%
2
Somewhat agree
22.2%
2
Somewhat disagree
22.2%
2
Don’t know
22.2%
2
Neutral
11.1%
1

new_dev_opposition_5 new_dev_opposition - To what extent do you agree or disagree that each statement is a reason to oppose a new development? My area does not need new development: new homes should be built in another part of the country

Base: 9
Somewhat disagree
55.6%
5
Neutral
22.2%
2
Somewhat agree
11.1%
1
Don’t know
11.1%
1

new_dev_opposition_6 new_dev_opposition - To what extent do you agree or disagree that each statement is a reason to oppose a new development? New development will put further pressure on local transport infrastructure, increasing congestion and problems with roads

Base: 9
Somewhat agree
33.3%
3
Strongly agree
22.2%
2
Neutral
22.2%
2
Somewhat disagree
11.1%
1
Don’t know
11.1%
1

new_dev_opposition_7 new_dev_opposition - To what extent do you agree or disagree that each statement is a reason to oppose a new development? New development would not help long-term employment opportunities and only provide temporary jobs during the construction phase

Base: 9
Somewhat disagree
44.4%
4
Somewhat agree
33.3%
3
Strongly agree
11.1%
1
Don’t know
11.1%
1

new_dev_opposition_8 new_dev_opposition - To what extent do you agree or disagree that each statement is a reason to oppose a new development? Local people aren’t being listened to or consulted on the development

Base: 9
Strongly agree
22.2%
2
Somewhat agree
22.2%
2
Neutral
22.2%
2
Somewhat disagree
22.2%
2
Don’t know
11.1%
1

local_dev_support Knowing what you now know, do you support or oppose development in your local area?

Base: 9
Somewhat support
33.3%
3
Neither support nor oppose
33.3%
3
Somewhat oppose
33.3%
3

local_housing_support_1 local_housing_support - To what extent do you agree or disagree with housing being built on each of the following in your local area? Land that has previously been developed, with some existing buildings and infrastructure

Base: 9
Strongly agree
33.3%
3
Somewhat agree
33.3%
3
Don’t know
22.2%
2
Neutral
11.1%
1

local_housing_support_2 local_housing_support - To what extent do you agree or disagree with housing being built on each of the following in your local area? Land that is currently being used for farming and agricultural activities

Base: 9
Somewhat agree
22.2%
2
Somewhat disagree
22.2%
2
Strongly disagree
22.2%
2
Don’t know
22.2%
2
Neutral
11.1%
1

local_housing_support_3 local_housing_support - To what extent do you agree or disagree with housing being built on each of the following in your local area? Rural land that has not previously been built on and is not currently in use

Base: 9
Somewhat agree
33.3%
3
Somewhat disagree
22.2%
2
Don’t know
22.2%
2
Strongly agree
11.1%
1
Neutral
11.1%
1

local_housing_support_4 local_housing_support - To what extent do you agree or disagree with housing being built on each of the following in your local area? Land that is currently used for warehousing, manufacturing and other industrial purposes

Base: 9
Somewhat agree
33.3%
3
Don’t know
33.3%
3
Strongly agree
11.1%
1
Neutral
11.1%
1
Somewhat disagree
11.1%
1

localservices_support The development will encompass a school, workspaces and other local services to provide for the people living there. Knowing what you now know, would you support or oppose this development if it provided this?

Base: 9
Neither support nor oppose
44.4%
4
Somewhat support
33.3%
3
Somewhat oppose
11.1%
1
Strongly oppose
11.1%
1

affordable_housing_support The development will be a full community, containing affordable housing and 2,500 homes for people at all stages of life.Knowing what you now know, would you support or oppose this development if it provided this?

Base: 9
Somewhat oppose
44.4%
4
Neither support nor oppose
33.3%
3
Somewhat support
11.1%
1
Strongly oppose
11.1%
1

most_least_appealing_1_2 most_least_appealing_1 - Thinking about your local area and development, which of the following types of messages MOST appeals to you and which would you prefer the LEAST in regards to new development in your local area. Please select ONE MOST PREFERRE

Base: 2
Least preferred
100.0%
2

most_least_appealing_1_3 most_least_appealing_1 - Thinking about your local area and development, which of the following types of messages MOST appeals to you and which would you prefer the LEAST in regards to new development in your local area. Please select ONE MOST PREFERRE

Base: 2
Most preferred
50.0%
1
Least preferred
50.0%
1

most_least_appealing_1_4 most_least_appealing_1 - Thinking about your local area and development, which of the following types of messages MOST appeals to you and which would you prefer the LEAST in regards to new development in your local area. Please select ONE MOST PREFERRE

Base: 2
Most preferred
100.0%
2

most_least_appealing_1_5 most_least_appealing_1 - Thinking about your local area and development, which of the following types of messages MOST appeals to you and which would you prefer the LEAST in regards to new development in your local area. Please select ONE MOST PREFERRE

Base: 3
Most preferred
66.7%
2
Least preferred
33.3%
1

most_least_appealing_1_6 most_least_appealing_1 - Thinking about your local area and development, which of the following types of messages MOST appeals to you and which would you prefer the LEAST in regards to new development in your local area. Please select ONE MOST PREFERRE

Base: 2
Most preferred
50.0%
1
Least preferred
50.0%
1

most_least_appealing_1_7 most_least_appealing_1 - Thinking about your local area and development, which of the following types of messages MOST appeals to you and which would you prefer the LEAST in regards to new development in your local area. Please select ONE MOST PREFERRE

Base: 3
Least preferred
66.7%
2
Most preferred
33.3%
1

most_least_appealing_1_8 most_least_appealing_1 - Thinking about your local area and development, which of the following types of messages MOST appeals to you and which would you prefer the LEAST in regards to new development in your local area. Please select ONE MOST PREFERRE

Base: 2
Most preferred
100.0%
2

most_least_appealing_1_9 most_least_appealing_1 - Thinking about your local area and development, which of the following types of messages MOST appeals to you and which would you prefer the LEAST in regards to new development in your local area. Please select ONE MOST PREFERRE

Base: 1
Least preferred
100.0%
1

most_least_appealing_1_10 most_least_appealing_1 - Thinking about your local area and development, which of the following types of messages MOST appeals to you and which would you prefer the LEAST in regards to new development in your local area. Please select ONE MOST PREFERRE

Base: 1
Least preferred
100.0%
1

lewes_council_devs_1 lewes_council_devs - How much have you heard about each of the following potential developments in the Lewes District Council area? Homes at Old Malling Farm

Base: 9
Heard some
44.4%
4
Heard a little
22.2%
2
Don’t know
22.2%
2
Heard nothing at all
11.1%
1

lewes_council_devs_2 lewes_council_devs - How much have you heard about each of the following potential developments in the Lewes District Council area? Development planned in Ringmer

Base: 9
Heard some
33.3%
3
Heard a little
22.2%
2
Don’t know
22.2%
2
Heard a lot
11.1%
1
Heard nothing at all
11.1%
1

lewes_council_devs_3 lewes_council_devs - How much have you heard about each of the following potential developments in the Lewes District Council area? Homes on land near Cooksbridge and Hamsey

Base: 9
Heard a little
55.6%
5
Don’t know
22.2%
2
Heard some
11.1%
1
Heard nothing at all
11.1%
1

lewes_council_devs_4 lewes_council_devs - How much have you heard about each of the following potential developments in the Lewes District Council area? The Phoenix, Lewes

Base: 9
Heard some
33.3%
3
Don’t know
33.3%
3
Heard a little
22.2%
2
Heard a lot
11.1%
1

lewes_council_devs_5 lewes_council_devs - How much have you heard about each of the following potential developments in the Lewes District Council area? A community at North Barnes Farm near Plumpton

Base: 9
Heard a little
33.3%
3
Heard nothing at all
22.2%
2
Don’t know
22.2%
2
Heard a lot
11.1%
1
Heard some
11.1%
1

organisation_housing_dev To what extent, if at all, does the organisation behind a housing development impact your view of the housing development itself?

Base: 9
Hardly changes my view
55.6%
5
Does not change my view at all
22.2%
2
Somewhat changes my view
11.1%
1
Don’t know
11.1%
1

organisation_attributes_1 organisation_attributes - Which of the following attributes are most important to you in an organisation or individual involved in a housing development? A non-profit organisation

Base: 3
A non-profit organisation
100.0%
3

organisation_attributes_2 organisation_attributes - Which of the following attributes are most important to you in an organisation or individual involved in a housing development? Lots of experience building homes

Base: 4
Lots of experience building homes
100.0%
4

organisation_attributes_3 organisation_attributes - Which of the following attributes are most important to you in an organisation or individual involved in a housing development? A local organisation

Base: 1
A local organisation
100.0%
1

organisation_attributes_4 organisation_attributes - Which of the following attributes are most important to you in an organisation or individual involved in a housing development? Focused on sustainability

Base: 3
Focused on sustainability
100.0%
3

organisation_attributes_5 organisation_attributes - Which of the following attributes are most important to you in an organisation or individual involved in a housing development? Listens to the community

Base: 2
Listens to the community
100.0%
2

organisation_attributes_6 organisation_attributes - Which of the following attributes are most important to you in an organisation or individual involved in a housing development? Cares about the building process

Base: 1
Cares about the building process
100.0%
1

organisation_attributes_7 organisation_attributes - Which of the following attributes are most important to you in an organisation or individual involved in a housing development? Delivers for those on low incomes

Base: 4
Delivers for those on low incomes
100.0%
4

organisation_favour_1 organisation_favour - How favourably or unfavourably do you feel about the following organisations or individuals involved in developments in the Lewes District Council area? Barratt Homes

Base: 9
Somewhat more favourably
33.3%
3
Somewhat less favourably
22.2%
2
Don’t know enough to say / Haven’t heard of
22.2%
2
Wouldn’t change my view
11.1%
1
Much less favourably
11.1%
1

organisation_favour_2 organisation_favour - How favourably or unfavourably do you feel about the following organisations or individuals involved in developments in the Lewes District Council area? Welbeck Land

Base: 9
Don’t know enough to say / Haven’t heard of
55.6%
5
Wouldn’t change my view
22.2%
2
Somewhat more favourably
11.1%
1
Somewhat less favourably
11.1%
1

organisation_favour_3 organisation_favour - How favourably or unfavourably do you feel about the following organisations or individuals involved in developments in the Lewes District Council area? Human Nature

Base: 9
Somewhat more favourably
44.4%
4
Don’t know enough to say / Haven’t heard of
33.3%
3
Much more favourably
11.1%
1
Somewhat less favourably
11.1%
1

organisation_favour_4 organisation_favour - How favourably or unfavourably do you feel about the following organisations or individuals involved in developments in the Lewes District Council area? Raven Housing Trust

Base: 9
Don’t know enough to say / Haven’t heard of
44.4%
4
Somewhat more favourably
33.3%
3
Much more favourably
11.1%
1
Wouldn’t change my view
11.1%
1

organisation_favour_5 organisation_favour - How favourably or unfavourably do you feel about the following organisations or individuals involved in developments in the Lewes District Council area? Charles Church

Base: 9
Don’t know enough to say / Haven’t heard of
44.4%
4
Somewhat more favourably
22.2%
2
Much less favourably
22.2%
2
Wouldn’t change my view
11.1%
1

organisation_favour_6 organisation_favour - How favourably or unfavourably do you feel about the following organisations or individuals involved in developments in the Lewes District Council area? McAlpine

Base: 9
Somewhat less favourably
33.3%
3
Somewhat more favourably
22.2%
2
Wouldn’t change my view
22.2%
2
Don’t know enough to say / Haven’t heard of
22.2%
2

organisation_favour_7 organisation_favour - How favourably or unfavourably do you feel about the following organisations or individuals involved in developments in the Lewes District Council area? Nicholas van Hoogstraten

Base: 9
Much less favourably
33.3%
3
Somewhat more favourably
22.2%
2
Don’t know enough to say / Haven’t heard of
22.2%
2
Wouldn’t change my view
11.1%
1
Somewhat less favourably
11.1%
1

organisation_favour_8 organisation_favour - How favourably or unfavourably do you feel about the following organisations or individuals involved in developments in the Lewes District Council area? Stickland Wright

Base: 9
Don’t know enough to say / Haven’t heard of
55.6%
5
Somewhat more favourably
33.3%
3
Wouldn’t change my view
11.1%
1

organisation_favour_9 organisation_favour - How favourably or unfavourably do you feel about the following organisations or individuals involved in developments in the Lewes District Council area? Eton College

Base: 9
Much less favourably
33.3%
3
Somewhat more favourably
22.2%
2
Somewhat less favourably
22.2%
2
Don’t know enough to say / Haven’t heard of
22.2%
2

organisation_favour_10 organisation_favour - How favourably or unfavourably do you feel about the following organisations or individuals involved in developments in the Lewes District Council area? Lewes District Council

Base: 9
Somewhat more favourably
33.3%
3
Wouldn’t change my view
22.2%
2
Somewhat less favourably
22.2%
2
Much more favourably
11.1%
1
Don’t know enough to say / Haven’t heard of
11.1%
1

news_media_1 news_media - Which of the following, if any, do you use to find out about local issues (for instance, planned developments)? Social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, X.com)

Base: 3
Social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, X.com)
100.0%
3

news_media_2 news_media - Which of the following, if any, do you use to find out about local issues (for instance, planned developments)? Local newspapers (e.g. The Argus, The Lewesian)

Base: 4
Local newspapers (e.g. The Argus, The Lewesian)
100.0%
4

news_media_3 news_media - Which of the following, if any, do you use to find out about local issues (for instance, planned developments)? Local news websites (e.g. BBC Sussex, SussexWorld)

Base: 4
Local news websites (e.g. BBC Sussex, SussexWorld)
100.0%
4

news_media_4 news_media - Which of the following, if any, do you use to find out about local issues (for instance, planned developments)? Word of mouth (friends and family)

Base: 4
Word of mouth (friends and family)
100.0%
4

news_media_5 news_media - Which of the following, if any, do you use to find out about local issues (for instance, planned developments)? Local radio (BBC Radio Sussex)

Base: 4
Local radio (BBC Radio Sussex)
100.0%
4

news_media_6 news_media - Which of the following, if any, do you use to find out about local issues (for instance, planned developments)? Local newsletters and emails

Base: 4
Local newsletters and emails
100.0%
4

news_media_7 news_media - Which of the following, if any, do you use to find out about local issues (for instance, planned developments)? Communications directly from Lewes Council

Base: 2
Communications directly from Lewes Council
100.0%
2

news_media_9 news_media - Which of the following, if any, do you use to find out about local issues (for instance, planned developments)? None of the above

Base: 1
None of the above
100.0%
1

QStatus ** HIDDEN QUESTION TO STORE: all statuses for tracking and ease of redirecting. **

Base: 11
Completed
100.0%
11