- Growing and Supporting our local businesses
- Retaining and promoting local shops, services and leisure facilities
- Aligning growth and infrastructure to mitigate impact
- Supporting sustainable transport prioritising
- walking
- cycling
- electric vehicles, and
- accessible public transport to connect our community sustainably
Business Survey
The Business Survey was conducted in March/April 2026 to offer the opportunity for
local businesses to have their say on the production of the Toddington Neighbourhood
Plan.
Approximately 70 businesses, including those located on the High Street/Market
Square and those in a number of small business estates and a converted public
house, located in the centre of the village, were consulted. These businesses were
requested to complete an online survey comprising 10 questions. 15 businesses
completed the survey, equating to a 21.4% return.
In summary:
- More than half of the businesses that responded were in the High Street/Market Square with 20% from Crowbush Farm Business Park.
- 9 of the businesses employ in total 107 employees, of these 2 employ 58 employees between them.
- Nearly 65% of the businesses that completed the survey had been established for more than 20 years in Toddington, whilst a further 28% had been operating between 1-5 years. The main reasons why these businesses set up business in Toddington were the availability of suitable premises, easy access to transport infrastructure (road and rail networks) and convenience to home.
- The survey found that the main reasons why a business would consider relocating away from Toddington would be the lack of suitable premises and the availability of parking provision. 65% of businesses that responded to the survey lease their premises with the remaining 35% owning the freehold.
- Only 15% of businesses are highly likely to require larger premises within the next 3-5 years, with 65% unlikely or very unlikely to require larger premises.
- The two main transport concerns affecting businesses in Toddington are the adequacy of parking and highway maintenance.
The results of the Business Survey will inform the development of the Toddington Neighbourhood Plan. The full report is available here.