Have you participated in a planning consultation before?

No

If you answered no, why haven’t you participated in a planning consultation before? Please tick all that apply

• I have never been asked

How did you hear about this Quality of Life Consultation?

• Word of mouth

How clear was the information given to you in this consultation?

4

How easy was it to find the places you were looking for on the maps?

4

Based on your experience today would you recommend digital community consultation as a way of expressing your opinions on planning consultation?

Not sure

What are the benefits of participating in community consultation? Please tick all that apply

• It enables me to contribute to shaping my area

What do you think are the benefits of doing community consultation online?

• Convenience

What do you think are the benefits of doing community consultation face to face?

• Ability to ask for more information and have things explained to me

Do you think people also need to be given the opportunity to give their opinions face to face, for example in a community space with people on hand to help?

Yes

How would you prefer to be consulted on planning decisions?

To have the option to do either depending on what is most convenient

Do you think you should be allowed to express your opinion on planning in one part of your town even if you live in another part?

Yes

Do you think it is important that you are given the opportunity to comment on planning proposals that are?

within 10 miles away from my home

Did you use Google to translate [word for speaking out loud] the survey? If so, did you find the translation useful?

No, I did not translate the survey

How could your experience of digital planning consultation be made better?

The website was a bit glitchy, it froze after I picked a smiley face

What do you consider to be your neighbourhood?

Somewhere I can get to on foot or wheelchair in twenty minutes

Have you participated in a planning consultation before?

Yes

How did you hear about this Quality of Life Consultation?

• Through the University of Reading

How clear was the information given to you in this consultation?

5

How do you think community consultation can be made more inclusive for people of your background?

Marketing/awareness adverts or pages on social media and education for younger generations in schools.

How easy was it to find the places you were looking for on the maps?

5

Based on your experience today would you recommend digital community consultation as a way of expressing your opinions on planning consultation?

Yes

What are the benefits of participating in community consultation? Please tick all that apply

• It enables me to contribute to shaping my area

• I feel a sense of ownership towards my neighbourhood

• I feel a part of the community

• I feel heard

• It gives me a sense of empowerment

What do you think are the benefits of doing community consultation online?

• Speed

• Convenience

What do you think are the benefits of doing community consultation face to face?

• Ability to ask for more information and have things explained to me

• Hear about the opinions of other people

• Doesn’t require access to a computer or internet

Do you think people also need to be given the opportunity to give their opinions face to face, for example in a community space with people on hand to help?

Yes

How would you prefer to be consulted on planning decisions?

To have the option to do either depending on what is most convenient

Do you think you should be allowed to express your opinion on planning in one part of your town even if you live in another part?

Yes

Do you think it is important that you are given the opportunity to comment on planning proposals that are?

within 10 miles away from my home

Did you use Google to translate [word for speaking out loud] the survey? If so, did you find the translation useful?

No

How could your experience of digital planning consultation be made better?

Prior knowledge

What do you consider to be your neighbourhood?

Somewhere I can get to on foot or wheelchair in twenty minutes

Have you participated in a planning consultation before?

No

If you answered no, why haven’t you participated in a planning consultation before? Please tick all that apply

• There is no point as my opinion is never taken into account

How did you hear about this Quality of Life Consultation?

• University

How clear was the information given to you in this consultation?

4

How do you think community consultation can be made more inclusive for people of your background?

In all different language?

How easy was it to find the places you were looking for on the maps?

4

Based on your experience today would you recommend digital community consultation as a way of expressing your opinions on planning consultation?

Not sure

What are the benefits of participating in community consultation? Please tick all that apply

• It enables me to contribute to shaping my area

• I feel a part of the community

What do you think are the benefits of doing community consultation online?

• Speed

• Convenience

• Ability to use Google Translate

What do you think are the benefits of doing community consultation face to face?

• Ability to ask for more information and have things explained to me

• Can make sure the opinion is heard

Do you think people also need to be given the opportunity to give their opinions face to face, for example in a community space with people on hand to help?

Yes

How would you prefer to be consulted on planning decisions?

To have the option to do either depending on what is most convenient

Do you think you should be allowed to express your opinion on planning in one part of your town even if you live in another part?

Not sure

Do you think it is important that you are given the opportunity to comment on planning proposals that are?

within my county/city

Did you use Google to translate [word for speaking out loud] the survey? If so, did you find the translation useful?

Yes

How could your experience of digital planning consultation be made better?

Not really about the consultation but to make sure the link of the website works?

What do you consider to be your neighbourhood?

Somewhere I can get to on foot or wheelchair in twenty minutes

How did you access the digital commonplace platform in the Urban Room?

Other (please specify)

Have you participated in a planning consultation before?

No

How did you hear about this Quality of Life Consultation?

• Word of mouth

If you answered no, why haven’t you participated in a planning consultation before? Please tick all that apply

• I don’t have time

• I didn’t understand the information that was presented to me

How clear was the information given to you in this consultation?

4

How easy was it to find the places you were looking for on the maps?

5

Based on your experience today would you recommend digital community consultation as a way of expressing your opinions on planning consultation?

Yes

What are the benefits of participating in community consultation? Please tick all that apply

• It enables me to contribute to shaping my area

• It gives me a sense of empowerment

• I feel heard

• I feel a sense of ownership towards my neighbourhood

• I feel a part of the community

What do you think are the benefits of doing community consultation face to face?

• Ability to ask for more information and have things explained to me

What do you think are the benefits of doing community consultation online?

• Convenience

• Speed

Do you think people also need to be given the opportunity to give their opinions face to face, for example in a community space with people on hand to help?

Yes

How would you prefer to be consulted on planning decisions?

To have the option to do either depending on what is most convenient

Do you think you should be allowed to express your opinion on planning in one part of your town even if you live in another part?

Yes

Do you think it is important that you are given the opportunity to comment on planning proposals that are?

within my county/city

Did you use Google to translate [word for speaking out loud] the survey? If so, did you find the translation useful?

No

What do you consider to be your neighbourhood?

Somewhere I can get to on foot or wheelchair in twenty minutes

Have you participated in a planning consultation before?

Yes

How do you think community consultation can be made more inclusive for people of your background?

accessible places, time and presentation

How did you hear about this Quality of Life Consultation?

• Social media

How clear was the information given to you in this consultation?

3

How easy was it to find the places you were looking for on the maps?

4

Based on your experience today would you recommend digital community consultation as a way of expressing your opinions on planning consultation?

Blended approach (in person and online)

What are the benefits of participating in community consultation? Please tick all that apply

• It enables me to contribute to shaping my area

• It gives me a sense of empowerment

• I feel a sense of ownership towards my neighbourhood

What do you think are the benefits of doing community consultation face to face?

• Ability to ask for more information and have things explained to me

• Feel part of a community

• Hear about the opinions of other people

• Doesn’t require access to a computer or internet

What do you think are the benefits of doing community consultation online?

• Convenience

• Speed

Do you think people also need to be given the opportunity to give their opinions face to face, for example in a community space with people on hand to help?

Yes

How would you prefer to be consulted on planning decisions?

To have the option to do either depending on what is most convenient

Do you think you should be allowed to express your opinion on planning in one part of your town even if you live in another part?

Yes

Do you think it is important that you are given the opportunity to comment on planning proposals that are?

within my country

What do you consider to be your neighbourhood?

Somewhere I can get to on foot or wheelchair in twenty minutes

How could the Urban Room have been made more welcoming for diverse people? Please give suggestions

Many events/ talks were during the day

What was it about the Urban Room [Your Place Our Place] that made you want to come and participate in our Quality of Life consultation?

• The exhibition

• The staff in the space

• The events

How did you access the digital commonplace platform in the Urban Room?

laptop at home