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ID sylw: 107570

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Stratford Society

BW (Bearley and Wilmcote) sits entirely within the Green Belt, is prone to flooding and run-off of water on to the busy A3400, and is entirely undeveloped agricultural land. The site’s inclusion in the Preferred Options runs counter to what is said in Chapter 4 of the Consultation Documents about avoiding anything other than small-scale development in areas of the Green Belt, since these lack all the necessary infrastructure needed for a large development, such as roads, education and medical facilities, connection to utilities and local amenities. It is also contrary to what is said in Chapter 7 about avoiding building on land susceptible - now or in the future - to flooding. Furthermore, since there are no nearby sources of employment, it would be necessary for any new residents to travel outside the area for work – something which Chapter 6 says should be avoided. For all these reasons, BW should be ruled out as a Potential New Settlement.