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ID sylw: 108061

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Seven Homes

Asiant : Pegasus Group

This policy and review of existing settlement boundaries are supported, particularly since the Urban Capacity Study identifies that development within existing boundaries cannot meet South Warwickshire’s housing requirement. Support for small-scale development adjacent to settlement boundaries is welcomed. The threshold site size should only be guidance to ensure that the policy does not discourage efficient use of land.

Growth adjacent to villages should be encouraged where there are not adverse sustainability implications. Growth across a range of settlements will help provide homes for those who grew up in rural communities and who wish to stay local to their roots, families and social networks. This assists with achievement of Strategic Objective 2. Going beyond minimum housing numbers will help deliver more affordable housing in villages.

The Policy Direction should make reference to grey belt land to be consistent with the latest national policy. Currently the wording suggests very limited development would be allowed in or adjacent to settlements in Green Belt. If the tests in NPPF Paragraph 155 are met small-scale development adjacent to boundaries on sustainable grey belt sites should be supported.