Testun llawn:
1.1 These submissions relate to the proposals for meeting the housing provision for Bishop's Tachbrook of 100-150 dwellings as set out within the Revised Development Strategy. These submissions need to be read in the context of Bloor Homes submissions in respect of paragraph 4.10.
1.2 Bloor Homes support the Council's Preferred Option for the village as the land to the south of school. The land is within the control of Bloor Homes and is deliverable as defined in the Framework (footnote 11 of page 12). The land is available for development now, technically developable, viable, and is in a suitable location in that it is:
* of lesser environmental value, having regard to the evidence, compared to other options in accordance with paragraph 17 of the Framework;
* well located in relation to the village school, social club, recreation facilities, and shop, such that it can enhance and maintain their vitality, as well as ensuring the need to travel will be minimised and opportunities for sustainable transport modes maximised as required by paragraphs 34 and 55 of the Framework;
* able to add to the built form of the village in a way that improves the way it functions as required by paragraph 64 of the Framework, by providing opportunities for improved access to the school, allotments, social club and playing fields; and,
* capable of successfully integrating with the village through the creation of a number of vehicular or pedestrian access points as required by paragraphs 61 and 70 of the Framework.
1.3 Bloor Homes therefore consider this allocation represents the most appropriate when considered against the alternative options. Moreover, the development of this site has the potential to deliver a number of community aspirations as expressed by the Parish Council in relation to improving the environment and access both within and outside of the village.
1.4 The exact boundary of the allocation and the quantum of housing development that can be accommodated should be informed by more detailed master planning as noted in the consultation report. This work has commenced and initial plans shared with the Council. These suggest that the boundary as shown on the plan within the consultation report should be revised to create a more cohesive and suitable development.
1.5 The revised boundary would also offer the potential to accommodate a greater number of dwellings (up to 175 dwellings) without causing any adverse impacts when assessed against the policies of the Framework. An initial sketch plan is submitted demonstrating how this could be accommodated along with suitable environmental screening and a new access road. Further details will be shared with the Council as the master planning work progresses and prior to the publication of the draft Plan.
1.6 Bloor Homes therefore support the principle of the allocation of the land to the south of the school, and will continue to engage with the Council and Neighbourhood Plan Group as they prepare their respective draft Plans.