**Document:** Household Shopping Survey Appendix
**Application:** 08/01260/B — Alterations, erection of extensions to store and amended car parking arrangement
**Decision:** Permitted
**Decision Date:** 2008-12-18
**Parish:** German
**Document Type:** report / planning_statement
**Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/86632-german-shoprite-derby-road-alterations-erection-extensions/documents/1569388

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# Household Shopping Survey Appendix

## Appendix One

### Household Shopping Survey

## Isle Of Man Island Retail Study

Good morning/afternoon/evening, I am ...... from NWA Social \& Market Research and we are conducting a short survey in your area about shopping, which will be used in the local planning process across the Island. Do you have time to answer some questions?

QA Are you the Main Shopper in your Household?
1 YES (THEN GO TO Q1)
2 NO (THEN THANK YOU \& CLOSE)
Q1 In which shop (in which town) does your household spend most money on FOOD AND GROCERIES?
Q2 Approximately how much money does your household spend per week on its MAIN FOOD AND GROCERIES shop at (SHOP MENTIONED AT Q1) ?
$£$ $\qquad$
Q3 In which shop (in which town) does your household undertake most 'TOP-UP FOOD AND GROCERY purchases ?
Q4 Approximately how much money does your household spend per week on 'TOP-UP FOOD AND GROCERIES shopping at (SHOP MENTIONED AT Q3) ?
$£$ $\qquad$
[IF RESPONDENT GIVES SUPERMARKET LOCATIONS IN WITH Q1 AND Q3 THEN ASK Q5, IF NOT GO TO Q6]
Q5 Does your household size spend money on FOOD AND GROCERIES in small shops in town centres or in villages ?
1 YES (THEN GO TO Q6)
2 NO (THEN GO TO Q6)
Q6 In which town centre or village does your household spend most money on FOOD AND GROCERIES in these small shops ?
Q7 Approximately how much money does your household spend per week on FOOD AND GROCERIES in these small shops?
$£$ $\qquad$

WE NOW HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS (Q2 - Q10) ABOUT WHERE YOU GO FOR NON-FOOD SHOPPING. IN ANSWERING THESE QUESTIONS THE LOCATION MAY BE A TOWN CENTRE, A FREE-STANDING STORE OR RETAIL WAREHOUSE. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF A SPECIFIC STORE IS MENTIONED THEN PLEASE ASK LOCATION, STREET OR TOWN IN WHICH IT IS SITUATED.

Q8 So, speaking as an individual, can you tell me where you last made a purchase of CLOTHER OR SHOES?

Q9 And the time before that, where did you go to make a purchase of CLOTHES & SHOES?

Q10 Now can you tell me where your household last made a purchase of FURNITURE, CARPETS & SOFT HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS?

Q11 And the time before that, where did your household go to make a purchase of FURNITURE, CARPETS & SOFT HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS?

Q12 Now can you tell me where your household last made a purchase of DIY & DECORATING GOODS?

Q13 And the time before that, where did your household go to make a purchase of DIY & DECORATING GOODS?

Q14 Can you tell me where you or your household last made a purchase of a DOMESTIC APPLIANCE, such as a WASHING MACHINE, FRIDGE, COOKER, TV, DVD PLAYER OR COMPUTER?

Q15 And the time before that, where did you go to make a purchase of a DOMESTIC APPLIANCE, such as a WASHING MACHINE, FRIDGE, COOKER, TV, DVD PLAYER OR COMPUTER?

Q16 What proportion of your household's total spending on all NON-FOOD GOODS is done using the INTERNET?
%
(Don't know / refused)

Q17 What proportion of your household's total spending on all NON-FOOD GOODS is done using HOME CATALOGUE SHOPPING?
%
(Don't know / refused)

Q18 And what proportion of your household's total spending on all NON-FOOD GOODS is done using TWINTERACTIVE SHOPPING (EXC. INTERNET)?
%
(Don't know / refused)

## Finally, I Am Going To Ask A Few Questions On Perceptions Of Town Centres

(ASK ALL RESPONDENTS Q19 ON DOUGLAS TOWN CENTRE, THEN Q20 ON ONE OTHER MAIN TOWN CENTRE) **Q19a** What do you think are the main attractions of DOUGLAS TOWN CENTRE as a shopping and/or leisure destination? **SEE RESPONSE CODES** **Q19b** Which aspect, if any, of the town centre as a shopping and/or leisure location, do you think is most in need of improvement? **SEE RESPONSE CODES**

**Q20a** Can you name the closest main town to you, excluding Douglas? What do you think are the main attractions as a shopping or leisure destination?

**THE RESPONDENT SHOULD ONLY ANSWER CASTLETOWN: "PEEL ON HAMBKY" TO THE FIRST PART OF THIS QUESTION** **SEE RESPONSE CODES** **Q20b** Which aspect, if any, of this town centre as a shopping or leisure location, do you think is most in need of improvement? **SEE RESPONSE CODES** **Q21** See of respondent.

**MALE**

**FEMALE**

**Q22** Could I ask, how old are you?

- 18 to 24 years
- 25 to 34 years
- 35 to 44 years
- 45 to 54 years
- 55 to 64 years
- 65 years + (Refused)

**Q23a** Could I ask, your household postcode? **SEE RESPONSE CODES** **Q23b** AND, which town, village or parish district you live in? **SEE RESPONSE CODES** **Q24** How many cars does your household own or have the use of?

- None
- One
- Two
- Three or more

(Refused)

Q25 Which of the following best describes the chief wage earner of your household's current employment situation?

- Employed full time
- Employed part time
- Unemployed
- Retired
- A housewife
- A student
- Other (PLEASE WRITE IN)
(Refused)

Q26 What is the occupation of the chief income earner in your household?

- Occupation / Job description (PLEASE WRITE IN)
(Refused)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE & THEN CLOSE

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*Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).*
*Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/86632-german-shoprite-derby-road-alterations-erection-extensions/documents/1569388*
