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Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Savills (UK) Ltd

No objections to the Vision as drafted but it should more strongly articulate the drive for sustainable growth to reflect the Labour Government’s ambitions and the significant changes in national policy. The wording could be more assertive regarding the necessity to meet the community's needs and enhance housing delivery.

The same goes for the Strategic Objectives. We recognise Strategic Objective 2 relates to meeting South Warwickshire’s current and future housing needs. However, the language of this objective is passive and not as proactive as we consider necessary.

There is a national housing crisis. Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick are the first and fourth most unaffordable authorities to live in the West Midlands region. The cost of housing combined with recent inflation has resulted in a cost of living crisis. This means many households cannot afford to but or rent suitable accommodation.

We consider there should be greater emphasis on housing affordability, meeting needs and working proactively to deliver a boost to housing supply. This would set the tone for following policies. In later representations we comment on the draft policies themselves and how they could respond to the housing crisis with a more positive and ambitious approach.