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Yes

ID sylw: 106797

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: H W Smith Ltd

Asiant : Bruton Knowles

We agree with Draft Policy Direction 2’s intention to identify and consider the allocation of one or more new settlements.
Site E1, in combination with the Site, provides the opportunity to deliver upwards of 10,000 dwellings, which would make a substantial contribution towards the local housing needs for South Warwickshire over the plan period. This is recognised at paragraph 77 of the NPPF, which states that new homes can often best be achieved through planning for larger scale development, provided they are well located and designed, and supported by the necessary infrastructure and facilities. Site E1, in combination with the Site, would be of a scale that could provide services, amenities, and local employment opportunities. They would also enable sustainable and active transport connectivity to Stratford-upon-Avon, as well as access to internal sustainable, low carbon transport options to meet the 20-minute neighbourhood concept and align with SWLP’s “Sustainable Travel and Economy” Spatial Growth Strategy.
Alongside the allocation of Site E1 as a New Settlement Location, the SWLP should also allocate a range of smaller and medium sized sites in order to ensure there is a sufficient supply of a range of site types and sizes to meet market needs and ensure a supply of housing can be provided in the earlier stages of the plan period. This aligns with Paragraph 61 of the NPPF, which states that a variety of land should be brought forward for housing, i.e. sites of different scales, ranging from minor development through to new settlements.