Other

ID sylw: 101113

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Adrian Summers on behalf of the Summers Family

Asiant : The Tyler Parkes Partnership Ltd

The plan should recognise the potential for smaller scale developments to fulfil a significant role in meeting future growth needs. This should be quantified and given as much importance as strategic allocations.

It is important to stress that the changes to the approach on Green Belt in the December 2024 version of the NPPF needs to be fully taken on-board, including the fact that the land at Claybank Farm (Site 517) can be considered as Grey Belt. This is likely to increase the number of non-strategic scale employment developments to come forward compared to hitherto.

Other

ID sylw: 101233

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Bart Slob

I partially agree with Draft Policy Direction 3 but have concerns about Green Belt protections and infrastructure. Limited infilling in the Green Belt must not lead to incremental loss, and stronger safeguards are needed to prevent future expansion. The policy should prioritise brownfield and urban sites first. Additionally, small-scale development should only proceed where infrastructure—schools, healthcare, and transport—is in place to support it. Without clear guarantees on service expansion before growth, this policy risks overburdening local amenities. Stronger controls on Green Belt use and infrastructure-led development are essential to making this approach sustainable.

No

ID sylw: 101293

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr H Farmer

Draft Policy Direction 3 raises serious concerns by proposing both BUAB reviews and allowing development adjacent to boundaries. Existing BUABs were established through careful Local and Neighbourhood Plan processes to create clear settlement-countryside boundaries. The policy's dual approach creates "double jeopardy" where sites could be included within revised boundaries while development is simultaneously permitted adjacent to them under undefined "small scale" thresholds. Given development pressures, "review" invariably implies weakening rather than strengthening protections. The ambiguous "small scale" criterion and lack of cumulative impact assessment could enable significant unplanned growth around settlements.

Yes

ID sylw: 101329

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Trenport Investments Limited

Asiant : WSP UK

This response relates to draft Policy Direction 3 and draft Policy B.

We support the recognition in Paragraph 4.3 that small-scale development sites can make an important contribution to the overall development need in South Warwickshire, in particular through provision of self-build/custom-build housing. The Regulation 18 Issues and Options consultation also supported provision of more small-scale development. Small scale is generally quantified as being limited to no more than 10 dwellings.

Emerging Policy Direction 3 outlines that the SWLP will identify small sites to ensure provision of a 5-year housing land supply and meet the NPPF requirement for at least 10% of housing to be accommodated on sites no larger than 1ha. Small-scale development on unallocated sites will be supported in non-Green Belt locations where sites are within or adjacent to Built Up Area Boundaries. Draft Policy B notes that self-build/custom-build housing will be supported on specifically-allocated small allocations for this purpose and suitable unallocated sites, including those adjacent to defined settlement boundaries. Development of unallocated sites within defined settlement boundaries should be small-scale and appropriate to the size and character of the settlement.

Site ref. 697 complies with draft Policy Direction 3 and Policy B as a small-scale development site which can provide up to 10 self-build/custom-build dwellings within the settlement of Lighthorne, filling in land between existing development to the east, west and south of the site. This is shown on the appended indicative masterplan. The proposed development would follow a linear design of self-build/custom-build houses to accord with the existing character of the location and wider village. The site is not itself within the settlement boundary but is directly adjacent and would seamlessly follow the existing development line along Old School Lane, with a site layout purposely designed to not detract from the village's character or setting.

Other

ID sylw: 101368

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: caroline owen

Cala Homes strongly advocate for a balanced approach to housing provision, within new and existing settlements. This is important to ensure regular and continued delivery of new housing, as required throughout the plan period and ensuring statutory housing targets are met.

No

ID sylw: 101375

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Strategic Land / Ashberry Strategic Land

Asiant : Marrons

The identification of small sites outside of the strategic growth allocations can address local housing needs and deliver other benefits, particularly where no provision has been made to designated neighbourhood areas. It is noted the Plan may set a housing requirement for designated neighbourhood areas in accordance with paragraph 69 of the NPPF, however there should not be an over reliance on Neighbourhood Plans to meet housing requirement. The Council’s should use the Part 2 Plan to make small scale allocations.

No

ID sylw: 101386

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Ettington Estate Ltd

Asiant : Origin3

We do not consider that the Draft Policy Direction should set out a size threshold for sites in non-Green Belt locations. It already makes clear that matters such as the scale of the settlement, and whether the settlement falls within Priority Areas 1, 2 or 3 are important considerations. We consider that these requirements, along with other Development Management policies in the SWLP, should provide an adequate framework to enable a case by case assessment of sites coming forwards including consideration of whether the scale of development is appropriate for the settlement.

Other

ID sylw: 101449

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Webb Family

Asiant : Delta Planning

The Webb family generally supports Policy Direction 3 subject to details in our full response.

No

ID sylw: 101493

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Vincent Rollason

This development is not good for the area

No

ID sylw: 101573

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richard Yendall

The distinction between "affordable" and other housing is skewing priorities. They way to make housing affordable is to provide sufficient supply. Dictating that part or all of a given site is subject to restrictions associated with "affordable" housing has the opposite of the desired effect

Other

ID sylw: 101646

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richard Yendall

none

Yes

ID sylw: 101758

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Ms Sue Cole

Small infill development should be looked at on a case by case basis especially as the Stage 2 Green Belt study is not complete. It is premature to agree to specific infill sites.
If infill development is agreed then essential services should be completed at the beginning of the development to make sure existing services are not overwhelmed.

No

ID sylw: 101798

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Miss Janet Neale

Settlement boundaries can't keep being stretched.
Infill might seem to be a good use of land but it does nothing to provide necessary infrastructure for existing or new residents.
Infill will usually be taking valuable open space away from residents

Yes

ID sylw: 101812

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Stratford-on-Avon Town Council

STC is an agreement with the general position that provision for infrastructure needs to be included for all development proposals. However, in the final plan documents this approach needs to be robust to ensure that all infrastructure supporting development is completed in parallel to the proposed development and we do not get into a situation where need infrastructure is delivered late or not at all. Infrastructure associated with a development should enable the community which emerges to be sustainable in its own right.

Other

ID sylw: 101825

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Grevayne Properties Limited

Asiant : The Tyler Parkes Partnership Ltd

The plan should recognise the potential for smaller scale developments to fulfil a significant role in meeting future growth needs. Existing settlement boundaries should be reviewed including Baddesley Clinton, specifically to enable development of the land at Bedlam’s End (Site ref: 490), which would now be viewed as Grey Belt.

The review of settlement boundaries and allocation of sites for development should take place now and not be deferred until a Part 2 local plan. Without this the new local plan will lack certainty and fail to contribute sufficiently to the acceleration of housebuilding in accordance with Government policy.

Yes

ID sylw: 101871

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Joseph Dimambro-Denson

Infill developments are important but they need to be open ended to allow for further development in the future, so instead of building a bunch of col-de-sacs they need to be able to accommodate more housing in the future like how we use to build settlements before the 1950s. They need to be permeable and allow for future growth.
Our developments more recently have shifted the balance of the urban fabric of our towns, EG leamington north leamington has been restricted by greenbelt which has led to sprawl in the south and not a more even growth of the town.

No

ID sylw: 101873

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bishop's Tachbrook Parish Council

Bishop’s Tachbrook should be excluded from unallocated development adjacent to its BUAB due to conflicts with its Neighbourhood Plan, infrastructure constraints and risks of coalescence with Warwick and Whitnash. The B4100 and M40 J13 are already congested, and further development would worsen safety concerns. The area lacks the services needed for sustainable growth, leading to car dependency. Housing needs are already met through Strategic Growth Areas. The SWLP should protect settlement identity by designating the Country Park's south bank as a green buffer and ensuring infrastructure investment precedes development, in line with NPPF sustainability principles and a plan-led approach.

Other

ID sylw: 101878

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Karen Rollason

Would broadly support limited infilling in sustainable locations with public transport, doctor's surgery, schools and shops.
BUT issues with Green Belt, rural and very small settlement locations:
Why would affordable housing be put in unsustainable locations? It is more expensive to live in the countryside and it encourages car dependency.
What guarantees would there be that affordable houses would be allocated to GENUINELY local people with a particular reason to live in that settlement? (Past experience? They aren't. Examples include Hatton Station and Union View)

Other

ID sylw: 101970

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Philip Alton

This policy is sensible. Unfortunately residents are extremely suspicious of the Council and its motives in how this policy is implemented. The Council is too close to developers and has a history of taking the side of the devel,opers rather than that of residents. An exemple is the construction of the access to the Union View development adjacent to Hatton Park. The developer, Taylor Wimpey, failed to meet a range of requirements of the planninmg approval for the access road. A public meeting was held where the Council supported Taylor Wimpey - who failed to attend.

Other

ID sylw: 102057

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Sarah Brooke-Taylor

Recognizing the importance of small-scale, community-led affordable housing development is a great starting point. The draft policy could explicitly support these schemes by providing a robust framework to promote rural and community-led housing projects. This approach could ensure a steady supply of affordable housing through smaller, community-driven efforts. Additionally, the existing Local Needs policy, successfully implemented in rural parishes, could be further developed to enhance these initiatives.

No

ID sylw: 102060

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Rough Hill Rare Breeds Ltd

Asiant : RCA Regeneration

This policy needs reviewing following the amendments to the NPPF in 2024, specifically with regards to Grey Belt. Grey Belt land around settlements should be identified for release.
Smaller site allocations should be made as part of the SWLP. Over-reliance on large strategic sites historically leads to a failure in 5YHLS and opportunities should be taken to provide for a more robust supply.
The methodology for assessing settlement services/facilities needs revising to reflect changes to consumer demand, availability of delivery services etc since the Covid19 pandemic.
The settlement hierarchy classification and performance of settlements should be reviewed accordingly.

Yes

ID sylw: 102083

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

Whilst it is acknowledged and accepted that small scale and infill development is important with a requirement of 10% to be accommodated on small sites, this policy should be enhanced to make reference to grey belt sites and previously developed land within and outside of the green belt.

No

ID sylw: 102249

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Holly Chenu

I object to the use of green belt for infill development around Lapworth for the same reasons I disagree with the new settlement proposal in Lapworth - the road infrastructure (one main, narrow road with a low railway bridge and canal crossings) makes the development unviable and the lack of food shops and public transport means all new residents would need cars, creating impossible congestion and pressure on the existing road. New development must take place in towns where people can access everything on foot, by bike or public transport.

No

ID sylw: 102273

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Deeley Homes Ltd

Asiant : RCA Regeneration

This policy needs reviewing following the amendments to the NPPF in 2024, specifically Grey Belt. Grey Belt land around settlements should be identified for release. Settlement boundary expansion for growth, and smaller site allocations, should be made as part of the SWLP. Over-reliance on strategic sites historically leads to a failure in 5YHLS and opportunities should be taken to provide for a more robust supply. The methodology for assessing settlement services/facilities needs revising to reflect changes to consumer demand, availability of delivery services etc since the Covid19 pandemic. The settlement hierarchy classification and performance of settlements should be reviewed accordingly.

Other

ID sylw: 102284

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Grevayne Properties Limited

Asiant : The Tyler Parkes Partnership Ltd

The plan should recognise the potential for smaller scale developments to fulfil a significant role in meeting future growth needs. Existing settlement boundaries should be reviewed including Harbury, specifically to enable development of the land at Springfield Farm (Site ref: 491). The review of settlement boundaries and allocation of sites for development should take place now and not be deferred until a Part 2 local plan. Without this the new local plan will lack certainty and fail to contribute sufficiently to the acceleration of housebuilding in accordance with Government policy.

Yes

ID sylw: 102337

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Orbit Homes and Grevayne Properties

Asiant : Marrons

Orbit Homes and Grevayne Properties support the identification of small sites in order to ensure provision of a 5-year land supply. Failure to do so will render the Plan unsound.

Selection of sites should be guided by priority areas, overarching principles and spatial growth strategy.

Orbit Homes and Grevayne Properties request the Land south of Alcester Road (Site 827) is allocated for residential development for the following reasons:
- Alignment with the Spatial Growth Strategy
- Alignment with the Overarching Principles and Commentary on the HELAA
- Infrastructure Requirements and Delivery

Yes

ID sylw: 102392

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richborough

Asiant : Marrons

Richborough support the identification of small sites in order to ensure provision of a 5-year land supply. Failure to do so will render the Plan unsound. The identification of small sites outside of the strategic growth allocations can address local housing needs and deliver other benefits, particularly where no provision has been made to designated neighbourhood areas.
Richborough respectfully request that Land south of Chichester Lane (Site 55) be included in the SWLP as a ‘small allocation’ in that context to bolster the five-year land supply.

Other

ID sylw: 102484

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Deeley Homes Dean Weldon

The council needs to allocate smaller sites.

Other

ID sylw: 102485

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr guy evans

The built up area boundary of Wootton Wawen Should be Reviewed . Currently it does not represent the village If it was drawn correctly there would be lots of scope for limited infill around the village

No

ID sylw: 102511

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Carl Barthorpe

The previous local plan is flawed and not followed through, planned development in Leek Wootton currently being challenged highlights many areas where the local plan is being ignored