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Derbyniwyd: 31/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Mr Graham Harvey

Growth predictions

The Scenarios for the level of growth used in the " Helping Shape the District" consultation exercise are just "scenarios", giving a range of expectations but not defining the only options available. Warwick District has a history of 'above average' growth and provision but this should not set a precedent. Why is there a disregard of previous research and predictions?

The WDC 5 Year Housing Land Assessment 2011-16 shows clearly a computed requirement of 355 dwellings per annum in contrast to the 600 proposed currently (para 5.5). Is this due to a different methodology in which case why?

In fact in the 2007 Housing Monitoring Report (Page 18) there was projected an oversupply of 33.4% for the period 2001-2017 (approx 3000 dwellings).

Demographics

We are clearly growing at an unprecedented rate Warwick 10.4% compared to 4.9% England and Wales etc. The question ought to be asked why can't we opt to grow more slowly? Restricting provision and choosing a lower target has to be a viable option. It was clearly the preference of respondents through the consultation yet has not been reflected in the choices.