Sylw

ID sylw: 6827

Derbyniwyd: 14/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Mr Stuart Boyle

Development along the A46 nearer to Coventry at Thickthorn and Finham is appropriate. Consideration should also be given to creating new communities in the west of the district along the M40 corridor to Birmingham. The council should also consult with the regional development authorities on how to create employment within the district rather than how to import employment and traffic from elsewhere.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 6843

Derbyniwyd: 23/09/2009

Ymatebydd: SEAN DEELY

I believe that University of Warwick's proposals to expand should include the provision of attractive affordable accommodation for all students. This would free up significant housing the majors towns for use by the general population. Student accommodation has a greater density and therefore the net overall impact on the area and pressure on rural land would be far less.

The most startling omission from the preferred options paper is that of Coventry Airport. This brown field site has been for sale for some time. In my view it would be far better to develop this site than to sacrifice high quality farmland, an increasingly valuable food production resource.

Cefnogi

ID sylw: 6846

Derbyniwyd: 22/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Kenilworth Chamber of Trade

KCOT suggests the Nathaniel Lichfield estimates over state the likely case of housing land need.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 6852

Derbyniwyd: 22/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Lindsay Green

* planners should be considering a more European approach to urban dwellings, with higher density of buildings containing high-quality flats with reasonably-sized rooms (as opposed to most being built currently which have ridiculously small rooms making them difficult to sell) They should also have pleasant balconies or communal courtyards/gardens (many people do not want the extra work involved in keeping their own gardens but would nevertheless like the use of space outdoors). The 'need' to use the Green Belt for building would be at the very least greatly reduced, if not removed completely. I do not believe either Coventry City Council or Warwick District Council have examined this option adequately. Coventry certainly seems to believe people do not want to buy houses in apartment buildings, but is arriving at this conclusion after having given planning permission for a style of apartment dwelling which is unlikely to be popular, and is as a result not considering the possibility of encouraging the building of more spacious flats with high-quality facilities and security.

Cefnogi

ID sylw: 6865

Derbyniwyd: 25/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Binswood Allotment Society

An area of land for allotments should be included in all new housing developments. The higher the density, the smaller the gardens, hence the need for the provision of land for allotments.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 6889

Derbyniwyd: 24/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Mr David Higgin

Why did you decide not to create a brand new settlement within the district (like Southam) maybe below the A46/J15 inter-change where direct links to the road network are very easily accessible? Why did you decide not to disperse the houses over the whole of the district? Your "Preferred Option" was not the public's in the initial consultation so why have you ignored our views?
We urge you to rethink the Options radically; to look again at regeneration possibilities in the towns, to work with owners and developers on imaginative schemes to bring forward brown field sites for housing development.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 6897

Derbyniwyd: 09/11/2009

Ymatebydd: Mr J P Garrett

Why did you decide not to create a brand new settlement within the district (like Southam) maybe below the A46/J15 inter-change where direct links to the road network are very easily accessible? Why did you decide not to disperse the houses over the whole of the district? Your "Preferred Option" was not the public's in the initial consultation so why have you ignored our views?
3) Use Brown field land within larger population centres such as Coventry, Leamington and near Warwick Parkway Station and The A46 first, for factories and businesses, so as to protect the countryside for residents of Warwick Gates, Bishops Tachbrook and Whitnash. Some of this land is already prone to flooding, so why not enhance the natural habitat rather than destroy it. Destroy it by building homes and businesses that will be at risk of flood damage

Sylw

ID sylw: 6912

Derbyniwyd: 24/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Warwick Town Council

Residents of Warwick, as well as residents of Whitnash and Bishops Tachbrook are most concerned that the Preferred Options for further housing development, intended to meet the housing needs of the entire District, proposes that the majority of green field development should be directed to those areas.

Whilst landowners and developers have indicated a preference for more houses in those areas, the consultation for Options for Growth in May of 2008 showed that there was no support expressed by the communities of Bishops Tachbrook, Warwick and Whitnash areas for
the mass of houses as proposed by the Preferred Option. Indeed, residents and Town Councillors were greatly disappointed that Option 5 (development south of Coventry), the most supported option, was rejected by the District Council, on the basis of 'regional and national planning policies'.
From the presentations which have been delivered and the District's own documentation it does appear that the District Council is responding to the GOWM direction in respect of projected population growth. The Core Strategy states that this figure is unrealistic and this view is supported by the Town Council, for a 40,000 population increase depends on migration from the adjoining areas, when GOWM's policy is to focus more development in major cites and reduce migration to districts like Warwick.
The Town Council therefore considers that the District Council should seek more time in order to question and assess the projections on which the Preferred Options are based.
TC wishes the District Council to question the projected population growth of 40,000, which the Core Strategy states is unrealistic, and which assumes continued inward migration from adjoining urban areas, before determining how many new houses are required in Warwick District.

Sylw

ID sylw: 6913

Derbyniwyd: 24/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Warwick Town Council

Town Council very much wish to urge the District Council to reflect the views of local residents and resist the pressure from Central Government to foist on to Warwick District development which is not needed to meet local demand. Having determined the development needed to meet local need the District Council should seek to ensure that such development is allocated across the whole of the District, to avoid the creation of any areas of urban sprawl, the detrimental impact on the environment, and any disproportionate impact on particular residents and communities.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 6917

Derbyniwyd: 24/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Mr Steve Williams

If this new Kings Hill estate is proposed to help out Coventry City, who argue that they do not have the space to build their housing allocation to 2026, then we would object to the whole development in Kings Hill Finham. Coventry should be made to use all their Green Belt before pressurising neighbouring authorities to bale them out by sacrificing theirs. We are opposed to building on green belt when there are brownfield sites available but not utilised.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 6936

Derbyniwyd: 25/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Bishops Tachbrook Parish Council

Housing
The Parish council considers that the preferred option identifies sites that should NOT be used for housing and fails to identify sites that could be suitable. In addition where sites have been identified that are suitable, the density of homes/ha is much lower than need be - particularly in urban contexts. An analysis of the preferred option shows that only 11 sites have been selected from the initial list of 151 taking a total area of 381.94ha. Of this, only 16.63ha is Brownfield. But 339.32ha is Grade2 Agricultural land with other Greenfield of 25.99. Only 525 homes are planned for Brownfield sites with 5000 homes on Greenfield. The 2575 windfall homes would be on a mix of brown and green but this is not determined by the option.
This preferred option contravenes PPS1: Delivering Sustainable Development - this requires local planning authorities to give protection to the wider countryside and take account of the impact of development on landscape quality, the conservation and enhancement of wildlife species and habitats and the promotion of biodiversity.
It also contravenes PPS7: Sustainable Development in Rural Areas = this requires local planning authorities to include criteria-based policies to protect locally valued landscapes, supported by landscape character assessments: as the landscape character assessments are poorly completed. The landscape occupied by Lower Heathcote Farm, between Harbury Lane and the Tach Brook, is naturally beautiful. Even so, the Landscape report states that as farmland too it has a high value; it is categorized as the second highest grade of farmland Far too much valuable farmland is proposed for development.
In addition, it contravenes the Regional Planning Policy which requires local planning authorities to conserve, enhance and restore the quality, diversity and distinctiveness of the landscape character of the region...
Para 6 of the Executive summary of the preferred options document sets out how WDC intends to meet current and future housing needs. This includes
1. Make effective use of existing housing stock eg vacant properties a typical week 5.6.09 of Courier ads gave 767 for sale and 403 to let total 1170 - but add students to halls and recover 1000 family homes to housing stock, and refurbishment programmes to bring flats over shops back into attractive use;
2. Make effective and efficient use of land by using a range of densities. Proposed densities for the proposed town centre sites are too low and can include mixed use employment space and this does not appear in the preferred options at all. Opportunities exist at a number of sites for comprehensive redevelopment to improve poor parts of the town including the Ford Foundry-Station approach and railway triangle; Wise Street and Court Street in the Tachbrook road, Canal and Railway triangle to rescue Old Town from an ignominious death
3. Reuse brownfield land before Greenfield. The preferred option only identifies 525 homes out of 8,100 on brownfield sites. The preferred option uses a toal of 381.94ha of which 340ha is Grade2 agricultural land
Bishop's Tachbrook Parish Council
Response to WDC Core Strategy Preferred Option
14 of 46 pages
The evidence base used by WDC to identify the preferred option contains insufficient analysis to make a judgment. A better analysis of the 151 sites shows that 51 sites could contribute to the option, some in part rather than whole and using more acceptable densities show where 10694 homes could be sited. We think that 47 ha of brownfield sites could provide 1998 homes. This option would utilize 368ha of which only 250ha is ALC2. But it would not be sensible to build this number as the impact of roads and infrastructure would be excessive. Choices could be made from this shortlist to achieve the 8,100 homes required and if ALC2 land is used last, it would only be necessary to take 150ha. Overall, the sites taken would amount to 268ha.
The study also identified 2 sites that would be suitable for a retirement village, one in Kenilworth and one in Leamington. The concept is that the elderly could maintain their independence in an apartment or bungalow, some with garden plots others with views, with care and social facility backup and access to shops and entertainment on the lines of Lovat Fields in Milton Keynes. Based on 250 homes for 1 or 2 persons, the applicants would trade down, releasing their family home into the market. Agencies for benefit applicants could beneficially purchase apartments for a proportion of the scheme.

Cefnogi

ID sylw: 6974

Derbyniwyd: 23/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Kenilworth Chamber of Trade

KCOT suggest the Nathaniel Lichfield estimates over state the likely case of housing land need

Cefnogi

ID sylw: 6995

Derbyniwyd: 24/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Norton Lindsey Parish Council

Supported conceptually

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 7033

Derbyniwyd: 22/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Winifred Wiguer

I would like to object to housing development being built on green space areas.

Sylw

ID sylw: 7034

Derbyniwyd: 18/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Cllr Bill Gifford

Green Belt north of Leamington should not be included. Oppose encroachment north of Kenilworth.
Do not favour development in smaller villages. Enhance sustainability and viability of services in larger villages - encourage some growth.
Need for more social rented housing in areas within and close to Leamington/Warwick/larger villages.
Development on Campion Hills should be resisted . Hampton Magna, toward Warwick Parkway station possible, in Bishops Tachbrook towards motorway and Radford Semele towards Fosse Way.
Kenilworth - need to balance housing and provide employment. Would ensure sustainable and vibrant community for town. Opposed to development linking Kenilworth and Coventry. Pleased Preferred Option recommends development south east of Kenilworth towards A46; Opposed to development beyond. Favour developing area of land south east of Coventry beyond Finham. Consider Coventry Airport for substantial residential development.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 7042

Derbyniwyd: 24/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Susan Butcher

The suggested siting of the housing developments puts Warwick at a severe disadvantage commercially with no clear vision of how those people can access Warwick.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 7049

Derbyniwyd: 25/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Warwick and Leamington Green Party

Much of our housing stock is used very inefficiently. Warwick District is rightly perceived as a desirable place to live due to the small towns, accessible green space and good quality housing stock. It is therefore not sensible to encourage a significant shift in population into the District from 'less desirable' areas. Challenge is how to increase demand in Coventry. Nuneaton by investment and regeneration; and how to maximise use of the existing Warwick District housing stock and land. More use should be made of effective tax measures to encourage occupancy of unused and underutilised properties.

Sylw

ID sylw: 7064

Derbyniwyd: 30/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Kenilworth Society

We note that a significant amount of industrial land is being or has already been converted to housing in Kenilworth. It is assumed that if the core strategy is adopted then the balance of residential to industrial land in Kenilworth will restored in the allocations on the newly designated development sites. It this is not done then there is a real chance that Kenilworth evolves as dormitory town with all that implies for the district carbon footprint.

Sylw

ID sylw: 7083

Derbyniwyd: 27/09/2009

Ymatebydd: The Leamington Society

The supply of brownfield land is not unlimited and it is not clear that all brownfield development is sustainable. In the context of global warming brownfield sites can be as important as greenfield; especially gardens. Some greenfield development is acceptable, providing it is sited close to existing or planned employment opportunities with good public transport links: it reduces car use compared to alternative brownfield development: it creates sustainable rural lifestyles, e.g. reverses the trend in rural depopulation and loss of local facilities (shops, schools, etc) without creating high car use.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 7085

Derbyniwyd: 27/09/2009

Ymatebydd: The Leamington Society

The Core Strategy largely excludes the A46 corridor and proposes development south of Coventry only if needed for Coventry's growth needs. It is unacceptable that the District should 'give' some of its land to Coventry to provide for its housing needs.

Sylw

ID sylw: 7087

Derbyniwyd: 27/09/2009

Ymatebydd: The Leamington Society

36. The number of homes in multiple occupancy (most commonly rented by students and young professionals) should be rerstricted when considering plans for new housing. This is a form of housing that may make big profits for landlords, but it means fewer good family homes and it's disruptive to families. Given the squeeze on university funding it would seem appropriate to site more of this type of housing on the Warwick University campus where it might also reduce travel miles.

Sylw

ID sylw: 7095

Derbyniwyd: 25/09/2009

Ymatebydd: CPRE Warwickshire

Reiterate that we recommend a more proactive policy stance in regard to the reuse of vacant properties and the promotion of 'homes above shops' as part of a comprehensive package to revitalise the urban areas of the district. In particular there is at present a large amount of vacant accommodation above shops in Leamington town centre.
Large housing sites are more able to accommodate housing for older people. In our view town centre or edge of centre sites are much more suitable for older people's housing, being closer to more facilities.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 7110

Derbyniwyd: 25/09/2009

Ymatebydd: The Warwick Society

The way in which new homes are to be distributed is unsatisfactory. 2,100 expected to be built on 'windfall' brownfield sites. We consider this brownfield figure, is much too low: unexpectedly high availability of such sites fuelled excessive rate of house-building before 2006. Brownfield sites intensifying existing urban development, are much more sustainable than greenfield. A reappraisal of their availability, led by a rigorous search for them should be carried out. This, with reduction in the total number of houses required would doubly reduce the number of houses for which greenfield sites would be required.

Sylw

ID sylw: 7136

Derbyniwyd: 22/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Friends of the Earth

We generally believe that the extent of urban expansion and housing numbers proposed is not
necessary, but we are pleased to see that the procedure for selection of sites for development has
generally followed the criteria set out in our response to the last stage of the consultation process.

Sylw

ID sylw: 7142

Derbyniwyd: 22/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Friends of the Earth

Recommend more proactive policy in regard to reuse of vacant properties and promotion of 'homes above shops' as part of comprehensive package to revitalise urban areas of district. In particular there is a large amount of vacant accommodation above shops in Leamington town centre.

Sylw

ID sylw: 7154

Derbyniwyd: 16/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Mr & Mrs Mullis

It would make far more sense to build in Kenilworth where there is a new railway station being built therefore infrastructure already in place with A46 link to M40. Failing that, north Leamington or Cubbington.

Sylw

ID sylw: 7156

Derbyniwyd: 15/09/2009

Ymatebydd: The Occupier

Rather than building on green belt, how about knocking down old unused buildings and rejuvenating run down areas and re-building there, maybe new schools and surgeries.
Do not build anymore houses as this will have a devastating impact on this area.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 7161

Derbyniwyd: 23/09/2009

Ymatebydd: Mrs E F Trafford

Other areas within Leamington such as the old Ford foundry have been identified. Another site which could be considered is the Court Street area.
Restoring this area as a residential area would provide additional housing and would potentially bring more life to the Clemens Street area.

Sylw

ID sylw: 7175

Derbyniwyd: 21/08/2009

Ymatebydd: The Occupiers

There are other areas to the north and west of Leamington/Warwick that are unaffected, whilst the southern part of the town has already seen the massive Warwick Gates development as well as Dobson Lane, Erica Drive and beyond Chesterton Heights. It is time that any such new development (if needed at all) are built elsewhere in the District, because we have already had more new housing than most!!

Sylw

ID sylw: 7177

Derbyniwyd: 25/11/2009

Ymatebydd: The Occupier

There will be too much concentration of houses n the preferred options - especially around Whitnash and Bishop's Tachbrook. We had enough housing with Warwick Gates, the allotments off Tachbrook Road and South Farm!