and 40% saying very or fairly satisfied), this is due to the relatively high proportion of residents that simply could not comment. Between 46% and 54% answered know’ to these questions. ‘don’t Satisfaction with the seven aspects of the National Park Authority’s planning and development control activities differs depending on whether residents have previously applied for planning or have commented on an application, as the table below shows. For example, it shows that significantly more (proportionally) of those that have previously applied for planning permission are satisfied (either very or fairly) with how the National Park Authority delivers local planning guidance, makes planning decisions in a timely manner and provides information on planning applications compared to those that have not applied. Significantly fewer (proportionally) of those that have commented on a planning application indicate that they are satisfied with how the National Park Authority protects the Park from inappropriate development, delivers local planning guidance, engages with the agricultural community and provides grants for community projects, compared to those that have not commented. Figure 30: Those satisfied (very and fairly) with National Park Authority’s planning and development control activities Applied for Commented % very and fairly satisfied planning on a planning Not permission Not applied application commented 60% 60% 52% 65% Protects the Park from inappropriate development 51% 44% 45% 50% Delivers planning guidance 41% 35% 36% 39% Makes planning decisions in a timely manner 51% 45% 50% 46% Provides information on planning applications 31% 32% 27% 34% Engages with the agricultural community 39% 41% 37% 42% Provides education and learning opportunities 29% 32% 28% 33% Provides grants for community projects Base: 1170-1210 1578-1646 1113-1153 1614-1677 Statistically significant differences shown shaded in green (comparison of highest value to lowest value) Heating, water and energy in the home Residents were asked a range of questions regarding their homes. These covered heating, water, sewage and energy saving. Central heating Residents were asked what type of central heating they used in their homes. The vast majority of residents, 99%, indicate some form of central heating system with almost one-half (49%) having a central heating system
and 40% saying very or fairly satisfied), this is due to the relatively high proportion of residents that simply could not comment. Between 46% and 54% answered ‘don’t know’ to these questions. Satisfaction with the seven aspects of the National Park Authority’s planning and development control activities differs depending on whether residents have previously applied for planning or have commented on an application, as the table below shows. For example, it shows that significantly more (proportionally) of those that have previously applied for planning permission are satisfied (either very or fairly) with how the National Park Authority delivers local planning guidance, makes planning decisions in a timely manner and provides information on planning applications compared to those that have not applied. Significantly fewer (proportionally) of those that have commented on a planning application indicate that they are satisfied with how the National Park Authority protects the Park from inappropriate development, delivers local planning guidance, engages with the agricultural community and provides grants for community projects, compared to those that have not commented. Figure 30: Those satisfied (very and fairly) with National Park Authority’s planning and development control activities % very and fairly satisfied Applied for planning permission Not applied Commented on a planning application Not commented Protects the Park from inappropriate development 60% 60% 52% 65% Delivers planning guidance 51% 44% 45% 50% Makes planning decisions in a timely manner 41% 35% 36% 39% Provides information on planning applications 51% 45% 50% 46% Engages with the agricultural community 31% 32% 27% 34% Provides education and learning opportunities 39% 41% 37% 42% Provides grants for community projects 29% 32% 28% 33% Base: 1170-1210 1578-1646 1113-1153 1614-1677 Statistically significant differences shown shaded in green (comparison of highest value to lowest value) Heating, water and energy in the home Residents were asked a range of questions regarding their homes. These covered heating, water, sewage and energy saving. Central heating Residents were asked what type of central heating they used in their homes. The vast majority of residents, 99%, indicate some form of central heating system with almost one-half (49%) having a central heating system