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Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Seven Homes

Asiant : Pegasus Group

The policy direction broadly conforms with national policy requirements. Seven Homes are supportive of the aspiration to encourage sustainable transport and reduce reliance on private vehicles. The policy needs to acknowledge that given the spatial spread and rural nature of much of South Warwickshire, use of the private car will still be the preferred (and, in some cases, only) option for many residents, in the short-to-medium term.

The Council should therefore ensure there are appropriate parking standards in place for new developments. Concurrently, the Council should seek to identify and support improvements to sustainable transport throughout the plan period, to reduce dependency on private vehicles to a greater degree in the decades ahead. Residents should have the opportunity to use efficient and reliable public transport and safely walk or cycle to destinations where possible, as acknowledged in the policy direction.

It is stated that proposals must demonstrate how they will incorporate or contribute to high-quality infrastructure that facilitate sustainable travel. Commentary with regards to infrastructure provision has already been provided in relation to Policy Direction 5, and similar considerations apply here. It is recommended that the policy provides some flexibility, clarifying which types of proposals should address this within submissions (i.e. major development, but not renewable schemes, where this is not applicable).