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Derbyniwyd: 24/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Moreton-in-Marsh Town Council

The Town Council notes the views expressed in paragraph 3.12 ‘If a new settlement is located too close to an existing settlement, this could limit its ability to grow into a truly self-sustaining settlement, with a risk it functions merely as a dormitory to its neighbour. There is also a risk that a successful new settlement could act as a drag on the existing settlement, jeopardising its retail and employment provision...’ of the Technical Document New Settlements Assessment (As at Preferred Options) South Warwickshire Local Plan November 2024, relating to New Settlement Locations within the existing context particularly in respect of the identified Priority 3 location between the A44 and Great Wolford on the Parish Boundary of Moreton in Marsh.

MTC notes the priority 3 area outlined on its Parish Boundary between the A44 and Great Wolford (Spatial Growth Strategy Priority Areas map: Fig 5) and is concerned. This priority 3 location lies within the Special Landscape Area, close the AONB (Cotswold National Landscape) and directly on the Parish Boundary. Whilst Moreton in Marsh railway station Identified in the Technical Topic Paper Emerging Spatial Growth Strategy (November 2024) at point 4.15 as a Group A station is a point of note, Bus frequency point 4.22, proximity to major towns point 4.23 and major employment sites described in point 4.27 would not suggest the location to be attractive from a growth perspective.