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Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alcester Town Council and Arrow with Weethley Parish Council

Alcester Town Council is aware of the potential of some of the Allimore Lane sites. The NDP working group is looking at potential sites for affordable local needs housing - one or more of the Allimore Lane sites may be suitable. However there are still some issues that would need to be overcome, particularly given the scale of 772 dwellings across the five locations.

The sites are on the edge of town, some distance from local amenities, schools and doctors. Policy NE4 of the adopted NDP protects Valued Landscape 4 around Allimore Lane. The bridge would be insufficient for significant additional traffic so another vehicles access route would be required into Alcester. A pavement isn't possible due to the narrowing at the bridge. A shared pedestrian/vehicle space isn't suitable if there is increased traffic.

The sites score amber in the HELAA due to greenfield status, the minerals safeguarding area, because some parts are in Flood Zone 2 and 3, they are within 500m of a listed building and a scheduled monument, and within 25m of a Local Wildlife Site. There are many trees protected by Tree Preservation Orders on adjoining land. Allimore Lane is part of the route of the historic Monarch’s Way. Any development close to this nationally recognised public footpath must be sensitive to avoid impacting the route's amenity.