No

ID sylw: 107177

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Site Owner (Name Withheld)

Asiant : Nigel Gough Associates Ltd

Our clients legally object to your consultation. It is not legally sound as it does not include any focus on the Government Directive to focus development on land surrounding commuter train stations. You should hold an additional consultation focusing on this Directive and focus development on areas such as our client's land interests around Claverdon Station.

Our proposals include expansion of the existing station and its facilities, proper and reasonable car parking, a range of residential development, a new public park for Claverdon and a new pedestrian and cycle route between the centre of Claverdon and the railway station, all of which will be surrounded by new tree planting and landscaping to assist the wider landscape and requirements for open space and biodiversity.

No

ID sylw: 107207

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Catesby Estates

Asiant : Mr Will Whitelock

No – we are not supportive of the proposals for a two-part Plan in which only strategic sites (i.e. strategic allocations for new settlements and large scale urban extensions) are to be included in the Part 1 Plan. No timescales are provided for the preparation of the Part 2 Plan, other than it will be prepared following the adoption of the Part 1 Plan. It represents a failure of both Councils to properly grasp the difficult issues and decisions that need to be made in terms of allocating sites at the local level and delivering the development needs of South Warwickshire. The need for significant new infrastructure and facilities to support the Potential New Settlements will mean that these growth locations are unlikely to be delivered until towards the end of the Plan Period to 2050.

Other

ID sylw: 107252

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: CEMEX UK Operations Ltd

Asiant : Victoria Bullock

• The SWLP will be prepared in the context of the NPPF 2024.
• It will need to plan for sufficient new homes to meet the new Standard Method. This is a notable step change to that currently planned for based on the HEDNA housing figures.
• Factors such as infrastructure improvements, economic growth, unmet need from neighbouring authorities and affordable housing need can justify a higher housing requirement than the Standard Method.
• Neighbouring authorities have identified, or are anticipating, unmet need.
• The housing requirement is therefore likely to rise beyond the Standard Method.
• There is a need for a period of reflection to ensure that the growth strategy reflects the above, moreover that it will facilitate a 5-year HLS.
• In our view there is an undue reliance on new settlements to meet need.
• There is a lack of clarity as to how sites beyond new settlements and strategic growth locations will come forward.
• The approach to SWLP Part 2 is unclear and the programme for preparation is likely to result in a gap in 5-year HLS.

Other

ID sylw: 107688

Derbyniwyd: 04/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Pete Frteeman

Q.1 Do you agree that we should prepare a Local Plan for South Warwickshire?

I have no issue with the concept of a "local plan" as long as the planning process is clear, well publicized, open to challenge (both legal or otherwise) at all stages of the planning process. It should also be truly representative of the local needs, both current and projected and not be based on some "top down" ill-thought-out "boondoggle" inspired by the deeply flawed figures originating from Whitehall. It should be incumbent on the council (as representatives of the local electorate) to provide both evidence and statistical modelling in support the "local plan" and this should undergo open and intense public scrutiny and validation prior to agreement.

Q.2 Do you agree with our approach of starting a high-level, strategic part 1 Local Plan?

There are a number of aspects of your approach that I disagree with here such as the splitting up of strategic policy from local policy. Strategic policy inflicts upon local policy; the two should not be abstracted in order to speed up a planning process. Strategic policy needs to be challenged where demand has been ridiculously inflated to meet some ill-conceived central policy objective. Also, the idea that the planning process should be expedited or shortcut in some way is not a good objective.
Look at the deeply flawed and ill-planned developments that have occurred in recent decades in both Warwick and Stratford and one is reminded of the well-used adage:
“Act in haste repent at leisure”
Why not try “bottom-up” questioning of strategic policy? As it is obvious that central government don’t know what they’re doing in most if not all aspects of policy.

Q.3 Do you agree that the Local Plan should run to 2050?
From experience, it can be argued that most governments react to circumstance so the idea of them having a plan stretching 30 years into the future is as amusing as it is absurd. 15 years alone seems somewhat lengthy but your document describes it as “national policy” ………. Stick with that time scale and challenge any adjustment.

Q.4 Do you agree that this is the right evidence that we need to inform the Local Plan?
The evidence list seems comprehensive, but should not be used as a justification to “fiddle around” adversely with the Green Belt.

Yes

ID sylw: 107814

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Taylor Wimpey Strategic Land

Asiant : Turley

Taylor Wimpey supports the preparation of the South Warwickshire Local Plan in principle. This notwithstanding, we consider there to be several issues which require further consideration prior to Regulation 19 consultation commencing to ensure the soundness of the plan.
We would welcome engagement with the Council in respect of the opportunity Taylor Wimpey’s site on land to the north east of Hampton Magna presents in advance of Regulation 19 consultation.
The emerging Part 1 Local Plan should clearly identify and define the quantum of growth required and where this will be met in South Warwickshire. This approach will ensure the Part 2 Local Plan, and any subsequent Neighbourhood Plans can plan positively for the number of homes needed.
Furthermore, the emerging Plan does not currently define the threshold size for a “strategic allocation”, this must be clarified to help identify sites to meet the needs of this plan.
Taylor Wimpey welcomes the intention to ‘re-assess’ any sites allocated in the adopted plans (or draft Stratford Site Allocations Plan) which do not yet benefit from planning permission, to consider whether there are underlying reasons for the sites not coming forward, and whether they align with the SWLP’s strategy.

Yes

ID sylw: 107957

Derbyniwyd: 26/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Earlswood & Forshaw Heath Residents’ Association

Do you agree that we should prepare a Local Plan for South Warwickshire?

Yes, we agree.

However, you do not appear to have addressed the issue of how much of this plan remains in the finalised document if/when SDC becomes part of a unitary authority. The initial question then is – How long will this be in force and is it a waste of money if it is to be scrapped when we become a part of a new Unitary Authority?

Other

ID sylw: 107995

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: CEG Land Promotion III (UK) Limited

Asiant : Nexus Planning

CEG Land Promotion I (UK) Limited (hereafter “CEG”) and Dr D Brightman, control land east of the M40, Junction 12 (“the site”). The site has been previously promoted and submitted to the Call for Sites exercise as part of Site 759. Representations were also made to:
• South Warwickshire Local Plan Scoping and Call for Sites consultation in June 2021; and
• South Warwickshire Local Plan Issues and Options consultation in March 2023.
The site comprises 18.6 hectares is located off Junction 12 of the M40 and is considered to be an appropriate location for a major employment development. The site has the potential to deliver a range of commercial floorspace including medium to large industrial/warehouses, medium size local business park and small enterprise park, as well as roadside focuses and general retail/drive thru uses.
As set out these representations, there is significant demand and immediate need for B2 and B8 floorspace within Stratford-on-Avon District which is unlikely to be met in the short-term through either existing commitments or the local plan process. The Proposed Development, in scale and locational terms, will help to meet this demand as well as supporting the 3,000 dwelling Upper Lighthorne community, improving sustainability within the area by providing a range of local employment opportunities. This flexible proposal will both build on the strengths of the existing automotive cluster in the District related to Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin Lagonda by providing flexible space appropriate for related activities and business start-ups (Class E(g)(ii & iii) and B2 uses) whilst also providing space for B8 logistics, helping to realise the economic potential of the M40 corridor.
These representations are made specifically in the context of CEG interest in the site, which forms part of the identified site within the plan known as SG14. SG14 is listed in Chapter 4 of the SWLP as a Strategic Growth Location and is therefore considered within the Interim Sustainability Appraisal supporting the SWLP Preferred Options Consultation. Therefore this representation focuses on matters that are relevant to the spatial strategy of the Plan and the options proposed for the future growth of South Warwickshire.
Accompanying this representation is a red line boundary outlines CEG’s land interests in red.
The representations follow the structure of the Regulation 18 Preferred Options consultation document, providing responses under the topics and questions identified, as relevant.

Other

ID sylw: 108017

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: CEG Land Promotion III (UK) Limited

Asiant : Nexus Planning

CEG Land Promotion (UK) Limited (hereafter “CEG”), on behalf of the landowners, control the following, hereafter referred to as (‘the site’);
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the majority of the existing JLR allocation (as referred to in the draft plan and allocated as such in the adopted Development Plan);
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land to the rear/north of the Aston Martin Lagonda (AML) Headquarters (current safeguarded for the expansion of AML within the adopted Development Plan); and
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and a triangular parcel south of the B4100 at Gaydon / Lighthorne Heath (“the sites”).
Collectively, these sites have been previously promoted and submitted to the Call for Sites exercise and is known as Site 505. Representations were also made to:
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South Warwickshire Local Plan Scoping and Call for Sites consultation in June 2021; and
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South Warwickshire Local Plan Issues and Options consultation in March 2023.
The site comprises approximately 95 hectares (ha). CEG control approximately 83 ha of the existing JLR allocation, around 5ha of the existing AML safeguard allocation and a further 6ha when the triangular parcel south is included. The site is located off Junction 12 of the M40 and is considered to be an appropriate location for a major employment development. As demonstrated on the supporting Zoning Masterplan, the site has the potential to deliver a wide range of commercial floorspace, including large strategic warehouses, medium to large units, medium size local business park, small enterprise park and ancillary amenities.
As set out these representations, CEG are pleased to see that the existing JLR allocation has been identified for employment by Draft Policy Direction 12. CEG are also pleased to see reference within Draft Policy Direction 14 that the existing AML allocation in the adopted SDC Core Strategy is earmarked for retention, albeit CEG believe it would be logical to lift the occupier specific restriction on this for consistency and flexibility. Both these sites, which form part of site SG13 should be allocated accordingly within the Local Plan.
CEG do however consider that the triangular parcel south of the B4100 should also be included within this employment location and also within SG13. There is significant demand and immediate need for B2 and B8 floorspace within South Warwickshire and the potential development of the site in terms of scale and location, will help to meet this demand as well as supporting the 3,000 dwelling Upper Lighthorne community, improving sustainability within the area by providing a range of local employment opportunities. Development of the site will build on both the strengths of the existing automotive cluster in the District related to Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin Lagonda by providing flexible space for related activities and business start-ups (Class E(g)(ii & iii) and B2
uses) whilst also providing space for B8 logistics required by both the automotive manufacturers and additional supply chain business’, helping to realise the economic potential of the M40 corridor.
These representations are made specifically in the context of CEG’s interest in land identified by the Plan as SG13 which is listed in Chapter 4 of the SWLP as a Strategic Growth Location and is therefore considered within the Interim Sustainability Appraisal supporting the SWLP Preferred Options Consultation and also the triangular parcel south of the B4100 which is currently not within SG13. Therefore this representation focuses on matters that are relevant to the spatial strategy of the Plan and the options proposed for the future growth of South Warwickshire.
The representations follow the structure of the Regulation 18 Preferred Options consultation document, providing responses under the topics and questions identified, as relevant.

Other

ID sylw: 108025

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: CEG Land Promotion III (UK) Limited

Asiant : Nexus Planning

CEG Land Promotion (UK) Limited (hereafter “CEG”) and Dr D Brightman, control land at Junction 12 of the M40, Gaydon (“the site”). The site has been previously promoted and submitted to the Call for Sites exercise and is known as Site 380. Representations were also made to:
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South Warwickshire Local Plan Scoping and Call for Sites consultation in June 2021; and
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South Warwickshire Local Plan Issues and Options consultation in March 2023.
The site comprises 29.5 hectares and is located off Junction 12 of the M40. The site is considered to be an appropriate location for a major employment development. The site is currently subject to a hybrid planning application (ref: 23/01054/OUT) for up to 79,841 sqm of commercial floorspace submitted to Stratford-on-Avon District Council. This is a flexible proposal, comprising B2, B8 and class E(g)(ii & iii) use classes. As set out in these representations, there is significant demand and immediate need for B2 and B8 floorspace within Stratford-on-Avon District which is unlikely to be met in the short-term through either existing commitments or the local plan process. The development proposed under application 23/01054/OUT (‘the J12 Proposals’), in scale and locational terms, will help to meet this demand as well as supporting the 3,000 dwelling Upper Lighthorne community, improving sustainability within the area by providing a range of local employment opportunities. This flexible proposal will both build on the strengths of the existing automotive cluster in the District related to Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin Lagonda by providing flexible space appropriate for related activities and business start-ups (Class E(g)(ii & iii) and B2 uses) whilst also providing space for B8 logistics, helping to realise the economic potential of the M40 corridor.
These representations are made specifically in the context of CEG’s interest in land identified by the draft plan as SG13, which is listed in Chapter 4 of the SWLP as a Strategic Growth Location and is therefore considered within the Interim Sustainability Appraisal supporting the SWLP Preferred Options Consultation. Therefore this representation focuses on matters that are relevant to the spatial strategy of the Plan and the options proposed for the future growth of South Warwickshire. These representations make reference to the documentation submitted in support of the planning application in order to demonstrate the suitability of SG13 for commercial/employment generating development.
Accompanying this representation are the following plans:
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Illustrative Masterplan;
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Illustrative Site Context Plan; and
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Illustrative Landscape Masterplan.
The representations follow the structure of the Regulation 18 Preferred Options consultation document, providing responses under the topics and questions identified, as relevant.

Other

ID sylw: 108266

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Spitfire Homes

Asiant : Harris Lamb

Spitfire Homes support the preparation of a joint Local Plan with a Plan period extending to 2050. Given the scale of the housing and employment requirement, and the recognition that new and expanding settlements will need to form part of the development strategy, it is good and positive planning to prepare a Local Plan that is able to address issues in the long term.
Whilst we have no objection in principle to the preparation of a two-part Plan, both Councils should be mindful of the impact that this is likely to have on housing delivery and the geographic distribution of development and this gives rise to a number of concerns.
It is appreciated that the Part 2 SWLP is intended to be a solution to this, by identifying smaller scale housing allocations. However, it is unlikely to be adopted for a significant period of time. Figure 4 – Timetable for the SWLP, advises that it is expected that Part Plan 1 will be adopted by December 2027. This timescale assumes a ‘smooth path’ and it is possible that the reality may be longer, and the Plan may not be adopted until 2028 or beyond. It is stated that the Part 2 Plan will be prepared following the adoption of the Part 1 Plan, but it is likely that it will take at least 3 years to prepare the Part 2 Plan (Stratford on Avon is still yet to adopt its Part 2 Site Allocations Plan, which has been in preparation since the adoption of the Core Strategy in 2016, we are concerned that this delay will be repeated). This would mean that there would be no Plan in place for smaller scale housing allocations until at least December 2030. Following the adoption of the Part 2 SWLP planning applications will need to be prepared, submitted, and approved and development commenced in order for completions to take place. There is, therefore, no plan-making basis emerging to support the delivery of small scale sites for a significant period of time.
This is likely to cause problems for the five year housing land supply positions of both local Authorities.
It is, therefore, our view that the Part 1 SWLP should include policies to facilitate the development of smaller scale sites in sustainable locations whilst the Part 2 SWLP is being prepared.
Any additional development arising from Neighbourhood Plans should be welcomed, but not replied upon.

Other

ID sylw: 108308

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: CEG Land Promotion III (UK) Limited and Mixed Farms

Asiant : Nexus Planning

CEG Land Promotion III (UK) Limited (hereafter “CEG”) and Mixed Farms, control land on the south-eastern edge
of Stratford-upon-Avon (“the site”). The site has been previously promoted and submitted to the Call for Sites
exercise and is identified within the South Warwickshire Local Plan Preferred Options Consultation (“SWLP”)
within Strategic Growth Location SG19 – East of Stratford-upon-Avon. Representations were also made to:
 South Warwickshire Local Plan Scoping and Call for Sites consultation in June 2021; and
 South Warwickshire Local Plan Issues and Options consultation in March 2023.
The site comprises 102 hectares of land on the south-eastern edge of Stratford-upon-Avon. It is an appropriate
location for a major residential-led mixed use development, with potential for an initial short-term phase
(included as a Reserve Site in the Revised Preferred Options Consultation of the Stratford-upon-Avon Site
Allocations Plan – ref: STR.D (SAP)) that could be delivered early within the Plan period, without prejudicing wider
growth of this strategic opportunity. CEG and Mixed Farms’ element of SG19 can deliver development
comprising:
 Circa 1,200 market and affordable dwellings;
 Significant community infrastructure provision including a neighbourhood centre, primary school, sports
pitches, public parkland and biodiversity parkland;
 A genuinely landscape-led approach that mitigates any impact on the Alverston Hill vantage point and
important views;
 A substantial network of green infrastructure with green corridors that will provide opportunities for
sustainable travel and recreation. This will build upon a local neighbourhood concept;
 New movement corridors to help address existing traffic and associated environmental issues within
Stratford-upon-Avon itself and create strong, direct links with the economic growth aspirations at
Wellesbourne as identified within the SWLP and demonstrated through the recently submitted planning
applications as detailed above;
 Avoiding residential development within the safeguarded zone of the high-pressure gas pipeline; and
 Strong connectivity to Stratford-Upon-Avon through improved linkages along Banbury Road.
These representations are made specifically in the context of CEG and Mixed Farms’ interest in land identified by
the Plan as SG19, which is listed in Chapter 4 of the SWLP as a Strategic Growth Location and is therefore
considered within the Interim Sustainability Appraisal (the “Interim SA”) supporting the SWLP Preferred Options
Consultation. CEG and Mixed Farms’ representations concentrate on matters that are relevant to the spatial
strategy of the Plan and the options proposed for future growth of South Warwickshire.
The representations follow the structure of the Regulation 18 Preferred Options consultation document, providing
responses under the topics and questions identified, as relevant.

No

ID sylw: 108501

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: The Bird Group

Asiant : Framptons

The Bird Group are not supportive of the proposals for a two-part Plan in which only strategic sites (i.e. strategic allocations for new settlements and large-scale urban extensions) are to be included in the Part 1 Plan. No timescales are provided for the preparation of the Part 2 Plan, other than it will be prepared following the adoption of the Part 1 Plan.
2 The need for significant new infrastructure and facilities to support the Potential New Settlements will mean that these growth locations are unlikely to be delivered until towards the end of the Plan Period to 2050.
It is submitted that the Part 1 Plan should include smaller allocations in sustainable locations adjacent to existing settlements as part of a mix of sites within the Spatial Growth Strategy to assist in meeting South Warwickshire’s identified housing need.
The subject site is considered to be suitable for this purpose as it is geographically sustainable by reason of its relationship with Wilmcote and due to the scale of development (10 dwellings) which means it is able to be delivered quickly.