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ID sylw: 108248

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Persimmon Homes (South Midlands)

Asiant : Pegasus Group

Persimmon have land interests south west of Studley. The northwestern half of the Site forms part of the ‘West of Studley Group’ Strategic Growth Location and parcels within the site boundary have been assessed positively in both Parts A and B in the HELAA. This is a sustainable location for further housing, as confirmed by the Strategic Growth Location’s highly favourable assessment in the Sustainability Appraisal, and the fact that it falls within Priority Areas 1, 2, and 3. We contend that the south eastern half of the Site, which was not included largely as was not submitted in the earlier Call for Sites exercise, would perform in a similarly exceptional manner against the SA Objectives. A wider area of adjoining land is also available that would allow for additional development to the south west of Studley. This is also within the Strategic Growth Location and Priority Areas 1, 2, and 3, and was likewise positively assessed in the HELAA. This should be taken into account as part of the SWLP preparation going forward, and an updated Development Framework Plan, Vision Document, and technical work incorporating the wider site can be provided.

The Green Belt Review highlights that the Site is grey belt by definition, and is thus sequentially preferable for release and allocation, in line with Paragraph 148 of the Framework. The Site can comply with the requirements of Paragraph 155 of the NPPF as the ‘Golden Rules’ can be met, through the provision of a high proportion of affordable housing, infrastructure improvements, and green spaces. The Site is deliverable, being suitable, achievable, and available, meaning that it is able to be brought forward to meet the South Warwickshire’s housing need, including for affordable homes, in the early part of the plan period. The appended Vision Document illustrates how the Site could be brought forward to deliver a high-quality residential development, plus an array of benefits including infrastructure and junction improvements, new open spaces, playing pitches, and a primary school, which supports and aligns with the draft vision and strategic objectives of the SWLP Part 1, and can comprehensively resolve a range of problems facing Studley at the present time.