Other

ID sylw: 107492

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Suzanne Ross

Asiant : Savills

To meet the identified housing target, we strongly support the Council’s suggestion that it will consider, “the need for the SWLP to identify a number of small sites in order to ensure provision of a 5-year housing land supply…”.
The Site South of Alcester Road (HELAA Site Ref 492 and 827) is located in Stratford-upon-Avon which is a priority area for growth across the two districts. Part of the site falls within a Priority Area 1 and the remainder falls
within a Priority Area 2. Allocating the site would therefore meet the Spatial Growth Strategy, in particular it would mean locating new housing at a location within reach of existing facilities and allows for small-scale growth at a sustainable location. There is a regular bus service along Alcester Road next to the site, which would allow future residents to access Stratford-upon-Avon and other towns via sustainable forms of transport. The site is also in cycling and walking distance of existing facilities in the town centre.
Crucially, this site has already been assessed and deemed suitable for development as part of the draft Stratford Site Allocations Plan.
Consequently, given the increased housing need discussed above, this emerging Plan should allocate this site.

Yes

ID sylw: 107508

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Davidsons Homes

Asiant : Cerda Planning Ltd

We support the approach set out in Policy Direction 3. Built Up Area Boundaries should be reviewed to take account of committed development which has occurred since the adoption of the Core Strategy, and also to take account of new allocations proposed through the SWLP to ensure that ‘countryside’ policies do not apply to allocated sites.

No

ID sylw: 107565

Derbyniwyd: 04/03/2025

Ymatebydd: James Bushell

Asiant : Frampton Town Planning

Policy Directions 1 and 2 do not yet identify allocations. Allocations should not be confined to just the growth areas identified and/or new settlements. Sustainable sites, such as land north of Old Warwick Road, Kingswood, should be considered for allocation.
Focusing development in these areas will overlook sustainable development which is located outside of these areas, which would also not fall in to the context of Policy Direction 3.
The site provides an opportunity to deliver an appropriate amount of development in a sustainable location close to a railway station. It is well connected to existing services
which would support daily life. However, in the context of Policy Direction 1 and 2 would not be considered (situated outside the 24 Strategic Growth Areas and not within
the 12 possible New Settlements). We would urge the LPA to consider potential sustainable sites, which may be missed by not undertaking a detailed assessment of all
promoted sites.

Other

ID sylw: 107597

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: National Highways

We note that the SWLP will identify a number of small sites to ensure a provision of a
5-year housing land supply and meet the requirement in the NPPF for at least 10% of
the housing requirement to be accommodated on sites no larger than one hectare.
Whilst no further detail is provided on the specific location of these sites at this stage,
based on the information available we consider that these sites are unlikely to impact
upon the operation of the SRN and have no further comments.

No

ID sylw: 107735

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Strategic Land

Asiant : Savills

We consider that settlement boundaries should not be revised in the SWLP as the SWLP is only seeking to allocate strategic sites, smaller scaled allocations will be required in the Part 2 plans and the location of those Sites should not be dictated by the BUAB.
The Policy also states that the SWLP will support Neighbourhood Plans allocating sites. We acknowledge that there may be a role for some growth to be identified in Neighbourhood Plans, however, the SWLP has no control on when NPs will be produced or reviewed to accommodate growth and therefore, there should not be an over reliance on NPs delivering growth. Major and small scale sites should be allocated as part of any future Part 2 plans.
The Policy needs to be updated to accord with changes in national policy relating to Green Belt development (NPPF paragraphs 154 – 159). In relation to non-Green Belt locations should include definition of small scale and a ‘threshold site size’ for growth adjacent to sustainable settlements. The policy as worded is not clear or justified (NPP paragraph 36). Long Itchington is a sustainable settlement but it does not fall within the SWLP Priority Area. We object to Priority Areas being used to direct small scale development. These areas are appropriate when considering strategic development but not small scale development.

No

ID sylw: 107778

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Gillian Wise

Object to Ref ID sites 633, 469, 462, 437, 446 & 478 (north of Long Itchington) on the following grounds:

Flooding Risk: Our current drainage system, including the attenuation ponds, will NOT be able to cope with additional development, putting the area at serious risk of flooding.

Traffic Issues: Only one exit from the area-and the main road is already problematic. More development means more traffic, making the situation worse.

Slope Concerns: The fields are on a slope, which increases the risk of runoff and flooding.

I sincerely hope that you will take these considerations seriously and allow common sense to prevail over your commercial requirements.

No

ID sylw: 107779

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Michael Wise

Object to Ref ID sites 633, 469, 462, 437, 446 & 478 (north of Long Itchington) on the following grounds:

Flooding Risk: Our current drainage system, including the attenuation ponds, will NOT be able to cope with additional development, putting the area at serious risk of flooding.

Traffic Issues: Only one exit from the area-and the main road is already problematic. More development means more traffic, making the situation worse.

Slope Concerns: The fields are on a slope, which increases the risk of runoff and flooding.

I sincerely hope that you will take these considerations seriously and allow common sense to prevail over your commercial requirements.

No

ID sylw: 107788

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Homes

Asiant : Savills

We consider that settlement boundaries should not be revised in the SWLP as the SWLP is only seeking to allocate strategic sites, smaller scaled allocations will be required in the Part 2 plans and the location of those Sites should not be dictated by the BUAB.
The Policy also states that the SWLP will support Neighbourhood Plans allocating sites. We acknowledge that there may be a role for some growth to be identified in Neighbourhood Plans, however, the SWLP has no control on when NPs will be produced or reviewed to accommodate growth and therefore, there should not be an over reliance on NPs delivering growth. Major and small scale sites should be allocated as part of any future Part 2 plans. Any growth directed to NPs will need to set a specific requirement and the LPAs should be satisfied that the NPs will progress and deliver much needed housing within the plan period.
The Policy lists a number of criteria where small-scale development on unallocated sites will be supported. The Policy needs to be updated to accord with changes in national policy relating to Green Belt development (NPPF paragraphs 154 – 159). In relation to non-Green Belt locations should include definition of small scale and a ‘threshold site size’ for growth adjacent to sustainable settlements. The policy as worded is not clear or justified (NPP paragraph 36). Long Itchington is a sustainable settlement but it does not fall within the SWLP Priority Area. We object to Priority Areas being used to direct small scale development. These areas are appropriate when considering strategic development but not small scale development.

No

ID sylw: 107798

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Homes

Asiant : Savills

We object to the part of the Policy which states that the SWLP will support Neighbourhood Plans allocating sites.
We acknowledge that there may be a role for some growth to be identified in Neighbourhood Plans, however, the SWLP has no control on when NPs will be produced or reviewed to accommodate growth and therefore, there should not be an over reliance on NPs delivering growth. Major and small-scale sites should be allocated as part of any future Part 2 plans. Any growth directed to NPs will need to set a specific requirement and the LPAs should be satisfied that the NPs will progress and deliver much needed housing within the plan period.

Other

ID sylw: 107811

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Catesby Estates Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

This policy and review of existing settlement boundaries are supported, particularly since the Urban Capacity Study identifies that development within existing boundaries cannot meet South Warwickshire’s housing requirement. Support for small-scale development adjacent to settlement boundaries is welcomed. The threshold site size should only be guidance to ensure that the policy does not discourage efficient use of land.

Growth adjacent to the village, such as Tiddington and Catesby Estates’ land interests should be encouraged where there are not adverse sustainability implications. Growth across a range of settlements will help provide homes for those who grew up in rural communities and who wish to stay local to their roots, families and social networks. This assists with achievement of Strategic Objective 2. Going beyond minimum housing numbers will help deliver more affordable housing in villages.

No

ID sylw: 107841

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Taylor Wimpey Strategic Land

Asiant : Turley

The approach set out in Draft Policy Direction 3, is not supported.
The emerging plan proposes several strategic scale allocations (although it does not specifically define what strategic is considered to be or identify which policies are strategic, contrary to paragraph 21 of the NPPF) and sets out in Draft Policy Direction 3 that Neighbourhood Plans will be the mechanism by which housing and employment allocations are established for smaller settlements (which is also not defined in the emerging plan).
Firstly, although the allocation of large-scale strategic sites and new settlements is supported in principle, this should be combined with the identification of medium and smaller scale sites. This would ensure there is an immediate, short-term supply upon adoption of the plan and avoid there being an overreliance on sites which typically require extensive infrastructure and complex and convoluted detailed planning permissions prior to new homes being built.
Secondly, reliance on Neighbourhood Plans to identify sites for allocation is also not considered to be a positive and/or proactive way to plan make. There is no statutory requirement for communities to prepare a Neighbourhood Plan and the emerging Local Plan does not set out a requirement at Draft Policy Direction 3 for them to be prepared. Therefore, there can be no certainty that these plans would be prepared or the timescales for which they would be prepared.
The reliance on Neighbourhood Plans is considered to be inappropriate.
the Draft Policy Direction seeks to limit small scale development to infilling and/or affordable housing to meet local needs, within or adjacent to the Built Up Urban Area Boundaries. This doesn’t take into consideration the updates to the NPPF in relation to the Grey Belt defined at Annex 2, and the exceptions for development of sites that meet the criteria established.
Land to the north east of Hampton Magna promoted by Taylor Wimpey is located within Priority Area 1, identified as a key area for strategic growth. Given the site is relatively unconstrained, it is considered to be deliverable, and could come forward quickly and early in the plan period, representing a sustainable approach to growth and addressing housing needs.

Other

ID sylw: 107940

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Rainier Developments Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

This policy and review of existing settlement boundaries are supported, particularly since the Urban Capacity Study identifies that development within existing boundaries cannot meet South Warwickshire’s housing requirement. Support for small-scale development adjacent to settlement boundaries is welcomed. The threshold site size should only be guidance to ensure that the policy does not discourage efficient use of land.

Growth adjacent to villages should be encouraged where there are not adverse sustainability implications. Growth across a range of settlements will help provide homes for those who grew up in rural communities and who wish to stay local to their roots, families and social networks. This assists with achievement of Strategic Objective 2. Going beyond minimum housing numbers will help deliver more affordable housing in villages.

Other

ID sylw: 108006

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Rainier Developments Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

This policy and review of existing settlement boundaries are supported, particularly since the Urban Capacity Study identifies that development within existing boundaries cannot meet South Warwickshire’s housing requirement. Support for small-scale development adjacent to settlement boundaries is welcomed. The threshold site size should only be guidance to ensure that the policy does not discourage efficient use of land.

Growth adjacent to villages should be encouraged where there are not adverse sustainability implications. Growth across a range of settlements will help provide homes for those who grew up in rural communities and who wish to stay local to their roots, families and social networks. This assists with achievement of Strategic Objective 2. Going beyond minimum housing numbers will help deliver more affordable housing in villages.

The Site at Milcote Road, Welford-on-Avon is in Priority Area 3 but not in an SGL. The site is sustainably located, suitable, achievable, and deliverable for a high-quality residential development of 40 dwellings. Development needn't be limited to Strategic Growth Locations. Other areas within and adjacent to settlements can accommodate growth.

Other

ID sylw: 108041

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Rainier Developments Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

This Policy Direction is generally supported; Paragraph 73 of the NPPF is clear that small-to-medium sized sites can make an important contribution towards an area’s housing supply, and opportunities should be sought to support small sites being brought forward. It is stated that the existing settlement boundaries will be reviewed, and this is encouraged by Rainier Developments, since the Urban Capacity Study (October 2022) identifies that there is only scope for up to 6,145 dwellings within existing boundaries, a figure which is far below South Warwickshire’s housing requirement.

The fact that the Councils will support small-scale development adjacent to settlement boundaries is welcomed, since these can be amongst the most sustainable locations for housing. Going forward, it will be important to define “small-scale”. The suggested ‘threshold site size’, below which developments are likely to be acceptable, is expected to be an appropriate approach, although this should only serve as guidance for developers and decision-makers, and not be overly restrictive, to ensure that this does not discourage the efficient use of land, which would be contrary to national policy, including Paragraph 124 of the NPPF.

Villages should be afforded growth where this would not have adverse sustainability implications. It is imperative to ensure that a balanced approach is taken, and sufficient choice is available across a range of settlements, particularly for those households who have grown up in rural communities, and who wish to stay local to their roots, families, and social networks. This will assist with satisfying social objectives as referred to in the Plan, including the commitment to meet the diverse needs of all communities and residents in delivering homes (Strategic Objective 2). As discussed in relation to Policy Directions 1and 10, the delivery of greater housing numbers, including affordable housing, in such villages would deliver significant social benefits.

The Policy Direction suggests very limited development will be allowed within and adjacent to settlements in the Green Belt. In order to be consistent with the latest national policy, it is recommended that reference should be made to ‘grey belt’ land. Providing that the tests in Paragraph 155 of the NPPF are met, small-scale development adjacent to settlement boundaries on sustainable grey belt sites should be supported.

Other

ID sylw: 108061

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Seven Homes

Asiant : Pegasus Group

This policy and review of existing settlement boundaries are supported, particularly since the Urban Capacity Study identifies that development within existing boundaries cannot meet South Warwickshire’s housing requirement. Support for small-scale development adjacent to settlement boundaries is welcomed. The threshold site size should only be guidance to ensure that the policy does not discourage efficient use of land.

Growth adjacent to villages should be encouraged where there are not adverse sustainability implications. Growth across a range of settlements will help provide homes for those who grew up in rural communities and who wish to stay local to their roots, families and social networks. This assists with achievement of Strategic Objective 2. Going beyond minimum housing numbers will help deliver more affordable housing in villages.

The Policy Direction should make reference to grey belt land to be consistent with the latest national policy. Currently the wording suggests very limited development would be allowed in or adjacent to settlements in Green Belt. If the tests in NPPF Paragraph 155 are met small-scale development adjacent to boundaries on sustainable grey belt sites should be supported.

Yes

ID sylw: 108117

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Catesby Estates Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

This Policy Direction, in encouraging small-scale development, is generally supported; Paragraph 73 of the NPPF is clear that small-to-medium sized sites can make an important contribution towards an area’s housing supply, and opportunities should be sought to support small sites being brought forward. It is stated that the existing settlement boundaries will be reviewed, and this is encouraged by Catesby Estates, since the Urban Capacity Study (October 2022) identifies that there is only scope for up to 6,145 dwellings within existing boundaries, a figure which is far below South Warwickshire’s housing requirement.

Yes

ID sylw: 108162

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Homes (West Midlands)

Asiant : Cerda Planning

We support the approach set out in Policy Direction 3. Built Up Area Boundaries should be reviewed to take account of committed development which has occurred since the adoption of the Core Strategy, and also to take account of new allocations proposed through the SWLP to ensure that ‘countryside’ policies do not apply to allocation sites.

No

ID sylw: 108196

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr and Mrs Peter Williams

The impact of further housing development on the three sites identified at Pillerton Priors on the neighbouring village of Pillerton Hersey should not be underestimated.

The current sewerage system is already inadequate.
Flood water drains into the lower village which is a category 3 flood risk.
Further traffic through Pillerton Hersey on the Kineton road is not sustainable particularly at the sharp, narrow bend with limited visibility in the centre of the village.

Yes

ID sylw: 108205

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Persimmon Homes (South Midlands)

Asiant : Pegasus Group

This Policy Direction, in encouraging small-scale development, is generally supported; Paragraph 73 of the NPPF is clear that small-to-medium sized sites can make an important contribution towards an area’s housing supply, and opportunities should be sought to support small sites being brought forward. It is stated that the existing settlement boundaries will be reviewed, and this is encouraged by Persimmon.

The fact that the Councils will support small-scale development adįacent to settlement boundaries is welcomed, since these can be amongst the most sustainable locations for housing. Going forward, it will be important to define “small-scale”.
Villages should be afforded more growth where this would not have adverse sustainability implications.

The Policy Direction suggests that very limited development will be allowed within and adjacent to settlements in the Green Belt. In order to be consistent with the latest national policy, it is recommended that reference should be made to ‘grey belt’ land.

Yes

ID sylw: 108270

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Spitfire Homes

Asiant : Harris Lamb

The Policy’s supporting text correctly recognises that smaller sites have a valuable role to play in delivering community led housing and boosting the local economy as they tend to be attractive to medium and smaller housebuilders, and especially local housebuilding companies. NPPF paragraph 73 specifically acknowledges the importance of SME housebuilders in bringing forward smaller sites. They can also help directly to meet the affordable and marketing housing need arising in a particular settlement. New development increases footfall in local shops, services and facilities supporting their viability. There are a number of primary schools in South Warwickshire settlements that are predicted to have decreased levels of pupil intake due to the aging profile of these settlements. Directing new development towards these settlements can help support the viability of local schools and enrich the local community.
However, the supporting text to Draft Policy Direction 3 advises that the Local Plan Part 1 Settlement Boundary Review will not allocate sites for development. This would be achieved through the Local Plan Part 2 and Neighbourhood Development Plans.
We note that Draft Policy Direction 3 proposes support for “small scale” development within or adjacent built up area boundaries. We do not support the use of the term “small scale”. The SWLP Part 1 should support “proportionate” development within and adjacent to existing settlements. “Small scale” development may not meet local market or affordable housing needs. In a similar approach to the Stratford-on-Avon Core Strategy Policy CS.16, the SWLP should confirm the amount of development that is appropriate at different settlements as this is a strategic policy matter that should be addressed in the Part 1 SWLP.

No

ID sylw: 108279

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: David Kinnesley

Asiant : Fisher German

2.27 No, we do not agree with this approach for the reasons set out below. We set out the compelling justification for commensurate growth down the spatial hierarchy in relation to Draft Policy Direction 1.

2.28 Fundamentally, any policy which relies on Neighbourhood Plans to make allocations is not likely to be effective as ultimately the Council cannot control whether Neighbourhood Plans will be forthcoming and it will essentially reward communities for not making a Neighbourhood Plan which is clearly inappropriate. Should the Council wish to rely on this approach, the Policy must be extended so that if a Neighbourhood Plan has not been made within 2 years of adoption of the Plan then housing needs for the settlement can be positively met through applications, including appropriate development in the Green Belt in applicable settlements in accordance with the latest Policy and guidance. This ensures that rural development and the benefits it brings is not wholly reliant on Neighbourhood Plans which ultimately may never come forward.

2.29 The suggestion that the SWLP may identify a number of small sites in order to ensure provision of a 5-year housing land supply and meet the requirement in the NPPF for at least 10% of the housing requirement to be accommodated on sites no larger than one hectare is sensible and again more pragmatic and secure than waiting for Neighbourhood Plan’s which would provide limited 5-year land supply benefit.

2.30 In relation to small scale allocations in the Green Belt, the Council must ensure that it follows the sequential approach of the NPPF 2024 in respect of the use of Grey Belt land ahead of non-Grey Belt Green Belt land.

No

ID sylw: 108295

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bostrom Property LLP

Asiant : Fisher German

Do you agree with the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction 3- Small Scale
Development, Settlement Boundaries and Infill Development?
2.25 No, we do not agree with this approach for the reasons set out below. We set out the compelling
justification for commensurate growth down the spatial hierarchy in relation to Draft Policy
Direction 1.
2.26 Fundamentally, any policy which relies on Neighbourhood Plans to make allocations is not likely
to be effective as ultimately the Council cannot control whether Neighbourhood Plans will be
forthcoming and it will essentially reward communities for not making a Neighbourhood Plan
which is clearly inappropriate. Should the Council wish to rely on this approach, the Policy must be
extended so that if a Neighbourhood Plan has not been made within 2 years of adoption of the
Plan then housing needs for the settlement can be positively met through applications. It is noted
that Studley has been a designated area for the purpose of neighbourhood planning for some time,
but a draft Plan has not yet materialised, thus highlighting the flaws of this approach.

No

ID sylw: 108339

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Caddick Land

Asiant : Stantec

Draft Policy Direction 3 confirms that the SWLP will identify Built Up Area Boundaries (BUABs) for settlements in South Warwickshire. In this respect Leek Wootton is currently identified as a ‘Growth Village’ through Policy H1 of the adopted Warwick District Local Plan. Growth Villages were identified through the Settlement Hierarchy Report (2014) which underpins the Local Plan which describes Growth Villages as being “the most suitable for housing growth according to a range of sustainability indicators”. The findings in respect of Leek Wootton remain relevant.

In respect of Green Belt locations, the Draft Policy Direction outlines how small scale development will be supported where it constitutes limited infilling within Built Up Area Boundaries. This approach is not supported as it does not align with the provisions of the December 2024 NPPF, including paragraphs 153–158 which describe the circumstances in which development in the Green Belt may be acceptable.

It is not evident how the SWLP will identify small sites, given the plan is predicated on focusing on strategic development. This issue is linked back to the deferral of site allocations to subsequent two-part plan/s as described previously.

Policy Direction 3 suggests that Neighbourhood Development Plans will be relied upon to deliver housing and employment allocations in smaller settlements. Whilst Neighbourhood Development Plans are a useful tool, there is no guarantee that a Neighbourhood Plan will come forward for every small settlement and, even if they do, they often do not come forward in a timely fashion to meet development requirements.

There is a genuine risk the Councils will be unable to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply following the adoption of the SWLP, given the inherent and well documented lead-in times associated with strategic
development. To this end, it is notable that the Councils have not published a housing trajectory as part of the SWLP evidence base – this should be published as part of the next consultation.

Policy Direction 3 should explore opportunities to increase the sustainability of existing settlements. This can include including identifying sites for development that can provide or support existing or new services and facilities to benefit local communities. This is the case for Leek Wootton.

Other

ID sylw: 108349

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Lovell Strategic Land

Asiant : Carter Jonas

We support this policy as we consider non-Green Belt locations the most sustainable for housing delivery, and most suitable to address the housing crisis that South Warwickshire is experiencing. We are concerned about the lack of detail and absence of relevant evidence work on the process for reviewing BUABs. The proposed settlement boundaries should include all the proposed Spatial Growth Locations to maximise opportunities for meeting housing needs in full over the next 25-year period given the acuteness of local and regional unmet housing needs. A review mechanism should also be incorporated into the policy to ensure that the boundaries are flexible and not unduly prescriptive.

Yes

ID sylw: 108390

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alscot Estate

Asiant : Jonathan Thompson Land & Consultancy Limited

The Estate supports delivery of small-to-medium sites as they can contribute to housing needs relatively quickly, ensuring a healthy five-year housing land supply can be maintained in the early years of the plan period.

We support the identification of BUABs to ensure proportional and sustainable growth can be accommodated within settlements without exacerbating demand on existing services, facilities and infrastructure. We support review of the settlement hierarchy. Clifford Chambers public transport can now be calculated as ‘Very Good’ rather than ‘Good’.

We do not disagree that Neighbourhood Plans can allocate small sites, or that housing, employment and other related-development can be delivered within or adjacent to BUABs outside of Green Belt locations. However, we do not think a threshold size is necessary. We suggest using similar wording to Policy DS3 in the Cotswold Local Plan, which provides a flexible policy approach which allows rural settlements with greater sustainability credentials to grow incrementally and allows scope for rural settlements to grow where they have “reasonable access” to neighbouring rural settlements with a larger range of services and facilities, considering distance, route quality, topography and pedestrian safety.

The Estate supportive growth within the Spatial Growth Strategy Priority Areas 1-3. Any growth within such circumstances located within the Cotswold National Landscape should meet other relevant policies in the emerging Local Plan.

Yes

ID sylw: 108397

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: The Kler Group

Asiant : Cerda Planning Ltd

We support the approach set out in Policy Direction 3. Built Up Area Boundaries should be reviewed to take account of committed development which has occurred since the adoption of the Core Strategy, and also to take account of new allocations proposed through the SWLP to ensure that ‘countryside’ policies do not apply to allocation sites.

Yes

ID sylw: 108433

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr R Wilding

Asiant : Cerda Planning Ltd

We support the approach set out in Policy Direction 3. Built Up Area Boundaries should be reviewed to take account of committed development which has occurred since the adoption of the Core Strategy, and also to take account of new allocations proposed through the SWLP to ensure that ‘countryside’ policies do not apply to allocation sites.

Other

ID sylw: 108453

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Magdalen College, Oxford

Asiant : Savills

Given the significant increase in housing need that the Local Plan will need to accommodate, an extra 12,975 dwellings to meet the NPPF figure relative to the HEDNA, Magdalen College, Oxford is strongly of the opinion that the Council will need to plan positively for a variety of new housing developments. Whilst the majority of new homes will no doubt be provided at new settlements and strategic growth locations, there will clearly be a new need to allocate smaller sites too. The very large allocations will likely take many years to deliver due to the need to provide supporting infrastructure. The College considers that smaller allocations will have a crucial role to play in helping the Council maintain a five-year supply of housing land during the early years of the Plan before the strategic scale allocations begin to deliver.
There is a need to provide a range and choice of sites, a need for flexibility and viability considerations to be taken into account and a need for the Council to consider whether higher levels of open-market housing are required in order to secure the delivery of affordable housing and/or support economic growth. Consequently, we strongly support the Council’s suggestion that it will consider, “the need for the SWLP to identify a number of small sites in order to ensure provision of a 5-year housing land supply…”.
Our Client’s land at Goose Lane is ideal for being a small to medium scale allocation in the Local Plan. It is a 1.7 hectare site capable of accommodating approximately 35 dwellings. It is relatively unconstrained and access can be easily achieved from Goose Lane. The development of this site would form a natural second phase to the Corfield Drive development that has been delivered.
Crucially, this site has already been assessed and deemed suitable for development as part of the Quinton Neighbourhood Plan. Policy HO.2 of that document reads, “The Plan safeguards land on the east side of Goose Lane (as shown at Figure 12) as a Reserve Housing Site, with the potential for future residential development of up to 30 dwellings. The safeguarded site will only be released during the plan period if it can be demonstrated through the submission of evidence that there is an identified housing need for its early release having regard to the criteria in Policy CS.16 of the Core Strategy 2011-2031.”
Consequently, given the increased housing need discussed above, this emerging Plan should allocate this site that has already been positively assessed, both within the Neighbourhood Plan and Site Allocations Plan.
As set out at paragraph 73 of the NPPF, the allocation of small and medium sites can not only make an important contribution to meeting the housing requirement of an area, but they are essential for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) housebuilders to deliver new homes. The Housebuilding Market Study by the CMA (26 February 2024) sets out that “the planning system is one of the main barriers faced by SME housebuilders” (paragraph 4.181). The paragraph goes onto to say that “several studies suggest that the planning system favours large sites”. The Local Plan should identify a “good mix of sites” as per paragraph 73 of the NPPF.
The site at Goose Lane for circa 35 dwellings could not only contribute to the immediate delivery of housing in the district but could also support SME housebuilders. This can also support the local economy within Warwickshire by providing local jobs and supporting the local supply chain this delivering cumulative economic benefits.
The Draft Policy Direction continues to suggest that housing site outside the Green Belt will be supported within and adjacent Built Up Area Boundaries (BUABs). This is also strongly supported in principle. However, it is important that any threshold is not overly prescriptive so as to exclude potential development sites such as the College’s interest at Goose Lane. Any threshold should be flexible and relative to the size of the settlement.
The principle of a settlement hierarchy classification is supported and it is noted that Lower Quinton currently sits within the Local Service Village Category. However, it is vital for landowners, developers and the general
public alike to be able to understand the methodology that will be used to classify the settlements. Furthermore, it is equally important to understand how the resultant Settlement Hierarchy is used as a basis for determining where new housing allocations are directed.
Without this information, the College simply reserves the opportunity to comment on any future evidence and policy approach in respect of this principle.
The College considers that this policy should have provision for supporting the conversion of existing buildings, both within built-up area boundaries and within the open countryside. Agricultural buildings that are no longer suitable for modern agriculture provide opportunities for re-use to residential or alternative uses. There are many examples of the successful conversion of agricultural buildings, not just of brick or stone buildings, but also of traditional Dutch barns or modern barns that are redundant. The policy should therefore have flexibility to see the re-use of different buildings come forward.

Other

ID sylw: 108471

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Magdalen College, Oxford

Asiant : Savills

Given the significant increase in housing need, the Local Plan will need to accommodate an extra 12,975 dwellings to meet the NPPF figure relative to the HEDNA. Magdalen College, Oxford is of the view that the Councils will need to plan positively for a variety of new housing developments. Whilst the majority of new homes will no doubt be provided at new settlements and strategic growth locations, there will clearly be a new need to allocate smaller sites too. The very large allocations will likely take many years to begin to deliver due to the need to provide supporting infrastructure. Smaller allocations will have a crucial role to play in helping the Council maintain a five-year supply of housing land during the early years of the Plan before the strategic scale allocations begin to deliver.
There is a need to provide a range and choice of sites, a need for flexibility and viability considerations to be taken into account and a need for the Council to consider whether higher levels of open-market housing are required in order to secure the delivery of affordable housing and/or support economic growth.
Consequently, the College strongly supports the Council’s suggestion that it will consider, “the need for the SWLP to identify a number of small sites in order to ensure provision of a 5-year housing land supply…”.
Our clients land would be an ideal allocation for a small scale site to deliver housing on the edge of Meon Vale, a sustainable location for residential development that has already been positively assessed, both within the HELAA 2024 and the Site Allocations Plan. The ability of this site to deliver is not tied to the potential settlement at Long Marston Airfield.
The Draft Direction continues to suggest that housing site outside the Green Belt will be supported within and adjacent Built Up Area Boundaries (BUABs). This is also strongly supported in principle. However, it is important that any threshold is not overly prescriptive so as to exclude potential development sites such as our clients land at Campden Road. Any threshold should be flexible and relative to the size of the settlement.
The Draft Direction also proposes, “Reviewing, and where appropriate updating, existing adopted BUABs.” This is strongly supported provided it is done holistically alongside the allocations being made for each settlement.
The College considers that a BUAB should be prepared for Meon Vale, given the quantum of recent development here and the fact Meon Vale is now a self-sufficient settlement that could support further growth and reflect the allocation in the adopted Core Strategy for the Former Engineers Depot, a brownfield allocation for 965 new homes in Long Marston.
The BUAB should equally include the College’s land at Campden Road given how well related the site is to existing built development.
The principle of a settlement hierarchy classification is supported but it is vital for landowners, developers and the general public alike to be able to understand the methodology that will be used to classify the settlements. Furthermore, it is equally important to understand how the resultant Settlement Hierarchy is used as a basis for determining where new housing allocations are directed.
Without this information, the College simply reserves the opportunity to comment on any future evidence and policy approach in respect of this principle.

Yes

ID sylw: 108505

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: The Bird Group

Asiant : Framptons

Yes, in principle. However, the Bird Group note that Draft Policy Direction 3 proposes support for “small scale” development within or adjacent built up area boundaries for settlements in South Warwickshire and that consideration will be given in the SWLP to identifying a number of “small sites” in order to ensure provision of a 5-year housing land supply. Instead the SWLP Part 1 should support “proportionate” development within and adjacent to existing settlements, in a comparable way to Policy CS.16 in the Stratford-on-Avon Core Strategy.
Unless an appropriate mix of sites of varying sizes are allocated in Part 1 of the SWLP, there is a real risk that an over reliance on Strategic Growth Locations and/or New Settlements will lead to identified housing needs for South Warwickshire in the shorter term not being met.