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ID sylw: 107931

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Barwood Land

Asiant : Pegasus Group

Draft Policy Direction 12 – Locations for Employment Growth and 13 – Core Opportunity Area

Neither of these policy directions are objected to in principle. However, the land at Thickthorn should not be retained as an employment allocation if there is no prospect of the land coming forward for its identified uses. As the Site is not considered suitable for B8 uses, this restricts market options. The Market Report accompanying this submission shows that demand in the Industrial and Logistics market is dominated by the B8 Storage and Distribution sector, which makes up 70-80% of all take-up of units. The market for newbuild office and R&D floorspace is extremely challenging outside of prime locations and there is very little if any new floorspace being delivered, with occupiers focusing on second-hand space.

The information submitted with these representations demonstrates a lack of interest in the Site for Use Class E (formerly B1) or B2 uses and consideration should be given to alternative uses, as promoted in this submission, which would still contribute to the economy and growth within South Warwickshire.