Testun llawn:
It is considered that site 2- land west of Bishop's Tachbrook is an excellent location for additional housing development. Objection is raised to the fact that this site has not been allocated for housing development in particular for the reason that it considered to be ' an edge of settlement site some distance from local services'
This representation should be read in conjunction with the Statement in support of the Representations also submitted by AC Lloyd.
The site comprises 2.39 hectares of land and
adjoins the north western boundary of the village. The site is located north of Mallory Road and lies to the rear of existing properties along Seven Acre Close, St Chads Road and Rye Close.
The site is not located within either the Green Belt or the Area of Restraint and it does not lie within the identified floodplain or the Conservation Area for Bishop's Tachbrook. It immediately adjoins the existing built up part of Bishop's Tachbrook and is in a sustainable location. The local facilities within the village are within a reasonable walking distance of the site. These facilities include a village store, primary school, sports and social club, recreation ground and play area, church, medical centre and public house.
The majority of Leamington Spa is within easy cycling distance (5 km) of the site. Facilities in this locality include the local centre within the Warwick Gates development, the southern employment areas, Whitnash, the town centre and the rail station.
The closest bus stops to the site are located on Mallory Road, just to the east of Seven Acre Close only a short walking distance from the site. The village is well serviced by public transport, with a frequent bus service hourly between Stratford and Coventry via Leamington Spa on a Monday to Saturday and a service between Leamington and Cubbington on Sundays
In terms of access to the site, this would be from Seven Acre Close. The junction of Seven Acre Close and Mallory Road is within the exiting 30 mph speed limit area. The junction itself has a large bellmouth, with ample width to allow two vehicles to pass. The new access can achieve compliance with relevant design standards and the necessary visibility requirements. Parking can be provided in accordance with Local Authority standards in secure locations to ensure levels of natural surveillance.
To summarise the site is in a sustainable location, adjacent to the built up area of the village of Bishop's Tachbrook. Access to the site is deliverable within either the existing highway or land controlled by A.C.Lloyd. Future residents of the site would have the opportunity to access every day facilities and key destinations by a choice of transport modes. The site is available and achievable and offers a sustainable solution to assist in meeting the housing requirement for Bishop's Tachbrook.