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ID sylw: 107662

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cala Homes (Cotswolds)

Asiant : Lichfields (London)

Cala agrees with the general approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction 5 to seek new or improved site-specific infrastructure, provision of such infrastructure or contributions, from developers to make development
acceptable in planning terms but recommends that further work is undertaken to clarify the items and amounts required across the districts. Clear justification on the type and quantity of obligations sought in respect of the new proposed settlements is also required.

The Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) provides a consideration of the future infrastructure needs across South Warwickshire, providing a transport hierarchy at Fig Whilst Cala generally supports this hierarchy and fully
acknowledges that an emphasis on active travel and public transport is desirable, there will still need to be significant investment in improving the road network to accommodate future housing capacity and to ensure well-
connected communities across the district. It is important that the IDP clearly sets out any requirements and expectations of the level of contributions expected for specific forthcoming development to provide a transparent
process, avoiding any later, unexpected items which could have potential to render a development unviable.
The IDP recognises that Stratford on Avon frequently suffers from traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours, and specifically notes the A3400 Clopton Bridge (Stratford) as being an area of high traffic with the River Avon having limited crossing points.
Cala therefore welcomes the commitment to carry forward existing safeguarding measures identified in the adopted Local Plans that have not yet been implemented or completed.