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ID sylw: 108565

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Corbally Group (Harbury) Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

The provision of appropriate infrastructure is supported in principle. In Stratford and Warwick, developer contributions can be secured via the Community Infrastructure Levy and Section 106 Agreements. The SWLP Part 1 should clearly define and distinguish between the two; developers should not be required to contribute towards the same items through each. In addition, the SWLP Part 1 should make it explicitly clear, including in relation to education contributions, that only proportionate infrastructure can be sought in line with the needs generated by a development – contributions must not extend beyond this to remedy any existing deficiencies which may exist in South Warwickshire. Indeed,

The emerging Policy Direction makes no reference to viability considerations. It suggests that “all development must provide appropriate on- and off-site infrastructure” (emphasis added), despite the fact that this may render a scheme unviable. The SA has not recognised the adverse impacts this omission could have on SA Objectives 9 (Housing) and 11 (Economy). Paragraph 35 of the NPPF is clear that whilst plans should set out the contributions and infrastructure expected from development, such policies should not undermine the deliverability of the plan. The Councils must undertake a viability assessment as part of the plan-making process, in line with the National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG), to ensure that contributions for infrastructure would not undermine the viability of development on allocated sites. The policy should acknowledge that applicants may demonstrate whether particular circumstances justify the need for a viability assessment at the application stage.

Notwithstanding, sites such as that of land north of Harbury Depot have the ability, alongside the delivery of much needed new homes, to deliver enhanced infrastructure provision for the benefit of existing communities.