Other

ID sylw: 106583

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: The Umberslade Estate

Asiant : Sworders

The Infrastructure Delivery Plan identifies the gaps in infrastructure provision and proposals to overcome such gaps but does not set out a timetable for delivery. It also states that funding from developer contributions will be insufficient to deliver all the infrastructure needs associated with future development. The Infrastructure Delivery Plan appears to be very much a long- term vision later in the plan period and will not maintain the five-year land supply.
Whilst three of the overarching principles of the plan is to be climate resilient and net zero, providing a healthy south Warwickshire and to promote active travel, the Infrastructure Delivery Plan does not promote cycling infrastructure.

Yes

ID sylw: 106642

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Warwickshire Property and Development Group

Asiant : Framptons

While we recognise and support the stated aim of the Councils in making sure that there is sufficient and appropriate infrastructure to meet future needs, we found the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction 5 to be rather unfocused and consequently not that clear.
Whilst we support the acknowledgement that the site specific policies included in subsequent versions of the SWLP will specify the infrastructure delivery requirements associated with each allocation, we are concerned that the first opportunity to comment on these policies will be the Pre-Submission of the SWLP. The Councils may receive comments at the Pre-Submission stage that require a change to a Policy, or potentially require allocations to be reconsidered. This may result in the need for further target consultation following the preparation of the Pre-Submission SWLP prior to submission. This would slow down the Plan making process. To avoid this, the Councils should actively engage with site promotors to understand potential infrastructure opportunities and constraints in order to assist in establishing the most appropriate development sites and their policy requirements ahead of the publication of the Pre-Submission SWLP.
We wish to reaffirm our position that thru the SWLP the Councils should place greater emphasis on a spatial development strategy which seeks to bring forward development in sustainable locations that are not reliant on the need for significant new infrastructure ahead of strategic allocations which are dependent on the delivery of new infrastructure.

Other

ID sylw: 106680

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William George and Patricia Anne Winter

Nifer y bobl: 2

We support wholeheartedly the building of a western by-pass around Stratford-upon-Avon. It will involve another river crossing and link up to the A46 and then the M40 on the western and northern sides of the town.

In our view, this is distinctly preferable to any eastern by-pass, potentially cutting through Tiddington or Alveston, over the river Avon and then the wide flood-plain across to the undersized Warwick Road. Anyone who knows this area will have seen the extensive flooding that develops following any extensive period of rain. Any work would therefore be complex, very expensive and fraught with danger.

Another key reason for the western by-pass is the need to relieve the pressure on the Clopton Bridge, which, after several hundred years of use, is showing its age and is no longer fit for purpose as a key route into town.

Yes

ID sylw: 106701

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Ben Pick

Asiant : Sworders

The Infrastructure Delivery Plan identifies the gaps in infrastructure provision and proposals to overcome such gaps but does not set out a timetable for delivery. It also states that funding from developer contributions will be insufficient to deliver all the infrastructure needs associated with future development. The Infrastructure Delivery Plan appears to be very much a long term vision later in the plan period and will not maintain the five year land supply. Whilst three of the overarching principles of the Plan are to be climate resilient and net zero, providing a healthy South Warwickshire and to promote active travel; the Infrastructure Delivery Plan does not promote cycling infrastructure.

Yes

ID sylw: 106709

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Raymond Randerson

Asiant : Sworders

The Infrastructure Delivery Plan identifies the gaps in infrastructure provision and proposals to overcome such gaps but does not set out a timetable for delivery. It also states that funding from developer contributions will be insufficient to deliver all the infrastructure needs associated with future development. The Infrastructure Delivery Plan appears to be very much a long term vision later in the plan period and will not maintain the five year land supply. Whilst three of the overarching principles of the Plan are to be climate resilient and net zero, providing a healthy South Warwickshire and to promote active travel; the Infrastructure Delivery Plan does not promote cycling infrastructure.

Yes

ID sylw: 106717

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Maureen Randerson

Asiant : Sworders

The Infrastructure Delivery Plan identifies the gaps in infrastructure provision and proposals to overcome such gaps but does not set out a timetable for delivery. It also states that funding from developer contributions will be insufficient to deliver all the infrastructure needs associated with future development. The Infrastructure Delivery Plan appears to be very much a long term vision later in the plan period and will not maintain the five year land supply. Whilst three of the overarching principles of the Plan are to be climate resilient and net zero, providing a healthy South Warwickshire and to promote active travel; the Infrastructure Delivery Plan does not promote cycling infrastructure.

Other

ID sylw: 106767

Derbyniwyd: 02/03/2025

Ymatebydd: ms louisa graham

Public services such as drainage, electricity capacity and water supply are inadequate and already overstretched.

Infrastructure such as GP surgeries, schools and community assists will be unable to support further development.

Traffic from new developments will adversely affect highway safety, with effects for pedestrians and cyclist safety unable to be mitigated.

Road capacity is inadequate. Rural areas do not have capacity for higher traffic already.

Means of access to any development will be inadequate due to the rural nature of road infrastructure and geographical topography.

Visibility is inadequate. Ancient hedges and lanes do not allow traffic to flow.

Other

ID sylw: 106781

Derbyniwyd: 04/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr John Clark

The initial development proposals should incorporate infrastructure that can be commented on by the public (as well as scrutinised by councils). Developers must be made to provide an appropriate level of service. The Local Authorities are not helping by cutting bus services as existing new developments take shape.

Other

ID sylw: 106821

Derbyniwyd: 27/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Pauline Prestt

Please ensure that adequate infrastructure is included in the plans , New doctors, Schools, community centres, improved road infrastructure.

Improved public transport.

I live in Ashorne CV35 9DR and it would be good if could have a bus service min 1 per hour along Newbold Pacey Rd on the back of the new housing development coming out of Wellesbourne, with a bus stop at the end of Ashorne lane.
This bus could also visit the proposed new settlement near the M40.

Yes

ID sylw: 106870

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Birmingham International Airport Ltd

BAL supports “Draft Policy Direction 5 – Infrastructure Requirements and Delivery” which sets out the particular requirement to be consistent with and contribute to the implementation of key regional transport strategies including the West Midlands Rail Executive Rail Investment Strategy and the Warwickshire Rail Strategy, which seek to coordinate delivery of regional public transport. BAL supports the Councils’ ambition to enhance the rail network between Coventry and Leamington Spa and enhance services on the rail corridor from Warwick / Leamington Spa to Nuneaton via Coventry.

Yes

ID sylw: 106946

Derbyniwyd: 03/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Coventry and Warwickshire ICB

The ICB strongly endorses Draft Policy Direction 5 – Infrastructure Requirements and Delivery, emphasising the critical role of infrastructure delivery in supporting healthy communities. The ICB emphasises the importance of including primary care infrastructure in infrastructure planning and Section 106 / Community Infrastructure Levy funding mechanisms and is keen to work with the local planning authorities to ensure that the funding is adequate to deliver the required PC infrastructure.

Other

ID sylw: 106962

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Homes

Asiant : Savills

We generally support draft Policy Direction 5, however contributions requested need to be acceptable in planning terms, directly related to the development and fairly and reasonably related in scale and kind to the development in accordance with paragraph 58 of the NPPF. We note from the SWLP that a Viability Appraisal will be produced to support the Regulation 19 plan. This should ensure the policy requirements being proposed will not impact on the
delivery of development sites. The Viability Appraisal should be informed by a full and detailed review of all financial contributions which may be sought for development at the application stage.

Yes

ID sylw: 106998

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Wotherspoon

Asiant : Sworders

Many of the strategic growth locations are isolated from the main strategic transport network across the SWLP and local bus routes and train stations which all tend to be concentrated around the northern part of the district and built up areas of Warwick, Leamington and Stratford, and yet the Infrastructure Delivery Plan does not propose any major changes in these isolated areas. Without significant infrastructure and improvements to public transport some potential New Settlements would rely heavily on the use of the private car.
The Infrastructure Delivery Plan identifies the gaps in infrastructure provision and proposals to overcome such gaps but does not set out a timetable for delivery. It also states that funding from developer contributions will be insufficient to deliver all the infrastructure needs associated with future development. The Infrastructure Delivery Plan appears to be very much a long term vision later in the plan period and will not maintain the five year land supply.
Whilst three of the overarching principles of the Plan are to be climate resilient and net zero, providing a healthy South Warwickshire and to promote active travel; the Infrastructure Delivery Plan does not promote cycling infrastructure.

Yes

ID sylw: 107005

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Davies

Asiant : Sworders

Many of the strategic growth locations are isolated from the main strategic transport network across the SWLP and local bus routes and train stations which all tend to be concentrated around the northern part of the district and built up areas of Warwick, Leamington and Stratford, and yet the Infrastructure Delivery Plan does not propose any major changes in these isolated areas. Without significant infrastructure and improvements to public transport some potential New Settlements would rely heavily on the use of the private car.
The Infrastructure Delivery Plan identifies the gaps in infrastructure provision and proposals to overcome such gaps but does not set out a timetable for delivery. It also states that funding from developer contributions will be insufficient to deliver all the infrastructure needs associated with future development. The Infrastructure Delivery Plan appears to be very much a long term vision later in the plan period and will not maintain the five year land supply.
Whilst three of the overarching principles of the Plan are to be climate resilient and net zero, providing a healthy South Warwickshire and to promote active travel; the Infrastructure Delivery Plan does not promote cycling infrastructure.

Other

ID sylw: 107015

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cherwell District Council

DTC RESPONSE:

Health and Schools
We would welcome a reference in relation to the fact that some health facilities including hospitals
and their A & E Departments (e.g. Horton Hospital and Warwick Hospital) and schools serve cross
boundary areas which are managed by different organisations and that there is cohesive
engagement between the relevant organisations in relation to the capacity of existing infrastructure,
the potential for extensions and the planning of new infrastructure in appropriate locations.

Infrastructure
When engaging in the planning for future infrastructure and the ongoing production of your
Infrastructure Delivery Plan we would request for consideration in relation to any infrastructure that
serves cross boundary areas and that has a wide catchment, that there is a need to consider the
cross boundary relationship with Cherwell District and the capacity of the existing infrastructure in
relation to any committed, allocated and proposed developments.
We would suggest in section 4.5 that the text places an emphasis on delivery infrastructure at an
early stage so as not to negatively impact existing infrastructure and also a reference is included
related to cross boundary infrastructure and infrastructure that has a larger scale catchment e.g.
health facilities, schools etc.

Community Infrastructure Levy
We note that the Council’s will continue to use the Community Infrastructure Levy within each
district to secure contributions towards infrastructure.

Other

ID sylw: 107052

Derbyniwyd: 03/03/2025

Ymatebydd: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West) PLC

Asiant : Lucy White Planning Limited

NGED is the licensed network operator for the Local plan area and is responsible for the distribution apparatus. LPAs have a duty to safeguard the National Grid infrastructure when preparing plans and this will usually involve retaining existing infrastructure in situ.

To ensure sufficient capacity as the country transitions to Net Zero, please ensure that you feed into our Distribution Futures Energy Scenario process at the earliest opportunity to confirm the National Grid's capacity to accommodate planned growth. If capacity is limited LPAs should explore alternative locations or allocated in land in consultation with NGED to accommodate a new sub-station.

Lower voltage lines supported by wooden poles can normally be undergrounded/diverted without significant concern if necessary to enable development of a proposed allocation. However, early engagement is required if allocations affect lines supported by steel lattice towers, particularly 132kv. This will establish whether the lines can be accommodated within the site or the viability of diverting/undergrounding. Where relevant this will also involve ensuring agreement of landowners to provision of infrastructure on their land and agreement between LPA and NGED on wording for the allocation policy. The LPA should take into account additional costs, the visual impact of any new infrastructure, and potential impact on timescales for delivery.

Where high voltage electricity lines are undergrounded National Grid cannot support any development which could affect operation or obstruct the line, including buildings, tree planting, public highway or attenuation features. A 10m wide corridor of open ground is required above undergrounded cables. Retention of overhead lines in situ is generally more efficient and effective. Uses such as green infrastructure, public highway, drainage features and some biodiversity net gain measures can be delivered beneath the lines.

If the LPA and/or the developer has not agreed proposals prior to adoption, NGED is not accountable for subsequent reduction in an allocated site's capacity.

In summary, NGED requires LPAs to make early enquiries to ensure the National Grid has sufficient capacity to accommodate planned growth. If capacity is limited, the LPA should engage with NGED to ascertain whether a new sub-station can be introduced to increase capacity and if so, where this should be located. Land should be safeguarded for the sub-station through the Local Plan. Timescales for delivery of a new sub-station and the implications for occupation of new homes should be taken into account in preparing the LPA’s housing trajectory.

Other

ID sylw: 107056

Derbyniwyd: 04/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mining Remediation Authority

Thank you for your notification of the 10th January 2025 seeking the views of the Coal Authority on the above.

The Coal Authority is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. As a statutory consultee, the Coal Authority has a duty to respond to planning applications and development plans in order to protect the public and the environment in mining areas.

Our records do not indicate the presence of any coal mining features at surface or shallow depth within the South Warwickshire Local Plan area. On this basis we have no specific comments to make on this Preferred Options consultation.

Yes

ID sylw: 107118

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr and Mrs Marvelly

Asiant : Sworders

The Infrastructure Delivery Plan identifies the gaps in infrastructure provision and proposals to overcome such gaps but does not set out a timetable for delivery. It also states that funding from developer contributions will be insufficient to deliver all the infrastructure needs associated with future development. The Infrastructure Delivery Plan appears to be very much a long term vision later in the plan period and will not maintain the five year land supply.
Whilst three of the overarching principles of the Plan are to be climate resilient and net zero, providing a healthy South Warwickshire and to promote active travel; the Infrastructure Delivery Plan does not promote cycling infrastructure.

Other

ID sylw: 107239

Derbyniwyd: 26/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Oxfordshire County Council

The South Warwickshire Infrastructure Delivery Plan, available on the technical evidence webpage, refers to the Warwickshire County Council Rail Strategy adopted in July 2020 saying that the majority of the rail network in Warwickshire is operating at capacity and improvements are needed. The Infrastructure Delivery Plan will need to be revised to make it clear what transport infrastructure improvements are needed to cater for the level of growth in the South Warwickshire Local Plan and seek that such improvements are a requisite for development.

Other

ID sylw: 107244

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Solihull MBC

Delivering Infrastructure-
It is noted that the Local Plan will be accompanied by an Infrastructure Delivery Plan to identify key infrastructure necessary to deliver the plan and to set out how this will be funded and delivered. The plan highlights the role of the IDP in helping to coordinate delivery of infrastructure and reflect the outcomes of discussions on infrastructure needs, including any cross-boundary issues under the Duty to Cooperate. It is important that a comprehensive assessment of the potential infrastructure requirements is undertaken at an early stage as this could affect the sustainability and deliverability of different growth options. Establishing any cross-boundary infrastructure requirements relating to potential sites adjoining neighbouring local authority boundaries in particular land identified at Hockley Heath (SG24) is particularly important as this would necessitate a commitment to joint working.
In the case of SG24 there will be a need to have cross boundary agreement regarding infrastructure delivery. At the moment Hockley Heath struggles to be a sustainable community with very limited public transport and no primary care facilities. It has an oversubscribed school. If SG24 is to be progressed, then funding for a Doctors surgery and pharmacy needs to be made. There needs to be a plan to fund better public transport that provides regular linkage to Dorridge station.
Further consideration of the implications of this and transport measures proposed in the future through the Regulation 19 Plan which could have implications on the wider transport network including within Solihull and therefore should be subject to cross boundary discussions. It is clear that the impact of this development will affect Hockley Heath and Solihull, so any infrastructure levy should be given to Solihull MBC who will spend in consultation with Warwickshire. There will need to be S106 payments for primary and secondary schools upgrades.

No

ID sylw: 107248

Derbyniwyd: 20/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Eric Furminger

There is a lack of infrastructure to deliver the 1.5 million homes especially in terms of water supply and waste water treatment, transport, doctor and GP facilities. There is a lack of facilities especially in terms of supermarkets. There is lack of school places in the area. I am in favour of new settlements but would suggest to provide . schools, medical facilities, community facilities etc.

Yes

ID sylw: 107265

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cotswolds National Landscape Board

Overall, the Cotswolds National Landscape (CNL) Board, does agree with the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction 5.
The last paragraph of Draft Policy Direction 5 states:
•
In addition to strategic infrastructure requirements, the Local Plan will identify development requirements that will apply to each of the allocated sites. This will include requirements relating to e.g. ecology, flood risk, heritage, active travel, highways, education, healthcare, renewables and utilities.
We recommend that the list of requirements should explicitly include requirements relating to landscape (including the CNL).

Other

ID sylw: 107291

Derbyniwyd: 21/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Stratford Rail Transport Group

The recent 2024, Stratford-Honeybourne SOBC Refresh rail study, should be included in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan, to allow developer contributions to be sought towards the rail link, as part of the emerging, Worcester-Parkway-Evesham-LMAGV-Stratford-Hatton-Warwick-Leamington development arc, as detailed in the final report.

No

ID sylw: 107375

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Sport England

Sport England notes that the infrastructure delivery plan (IDP) will be updated as new evidence base documents are completed such as the Playing Pitch and Outdoor Strategy (PPOSS), which is welcomed. The infrastructure plan though should have a site-specific focus particularly if any new settlements are proposed or large scale developments to ensure that sports provision is accessible to the local community by active travel links.
It is noted IDP refers to the six acre standards for playing pitch provision, Sport England considers that a standards approach does not take account of existing provision and the way sports is played within an area. Instead Sport England would advocate the use of Sport England’s Playing Pitch Calculator tool which is already utilised by Warwick District Council. The tool takes account of the population profile of the development and propensity of different age groups to participate in sport based on existing activity. An up to date PPOSS is required to use the tool and the findings of the document will help to inform if new on site provision would be required or enhancements to existing sites. Sport England are happy to discuss the use of the tool and how it can be utilised to inform site allocations and the IDP.

Sport England notes that there is no reference to indoor sports provision within the IDP. As previously commented a Buit Facilities Strategy (Indoor Sports Strategy) should be undertaken for the Plan in line with NPPF paragraph 103 and the finding of the document should be incorporated within the IDP. Again, Sport England’s Sports Facility Calculator, which has been utilised by both Council’s, should be utilised to inform the requirements for specific site allocations and the IDP.

Yes

ID sylw: 107498

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Worcestershire County Council (WCC)

WCC engaged in respect of the Issues and Options consultation (January 2023),
noting: -
• The impact of dispersed development, and the overall cumulative impact of the SWLP on WCC’s transport network including the proposed approach for
identifying infrastructure requirements included within the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP).
• Potential cross-boundary movements utilising WCC’s transport network
(particularly the A435, A44, A422 andA46 (recognising the latter is part of the
SRN)), together with the deliverability/viability of necessary/appropriate
mitigation and any required highway capacity improvements.
• The potential traffic and transport implications of proposed developments at
Long Marston Airfield (LMA), Meon Vale and Alcester on the A46, A422 and
B4088 (within WCC’s area).
• Impacts of employment development on local strategic routes (A46, A44,
A422 and A435).
• Discussing the strategic development emerging through the SWDPR for the
emerging SWLP Transport Assessment.

We support Strategic Objective 3: Providing infrastructure in the right place at the right time
as both help to mitigate the transport impacts of development.
The Preferred Options document identifies 24 potential Strategic Growth Locations,
12 potential New Settlement locations and 9 Major Investment Sites. The sites in
closest proximity to the WCC highway and transport network are: -
• Strategic Growth Locations - SG20 Bidford-on-Avon, SG21 Alcester, SG22
West of Studley and SG23 North of Henley-in-Arden, and to a lesser extent
SG17 Shipston-on-Stour.
• Potential New Settlements - A1 south of Tanworth-in-Arden, A2 east of Wood
End, and E1 Long Marston Airfield.
• Major Investment Sites - MIS.2 LMA and MIS.3 Long Marston Rail Innovation
Centre

We have reviewed the publicly available SWLP Preferred Options documents and provided comments in relation to the transport implications of the plan for the safety and operation of the WCC highway and transport network. We are happy to discuss these points with the SWLP team and Warwickshire County Council. The Council requests that as the SWLP is progressed, we continue to be engaged to help determine any potential impacts on Worcestershire's transport network and identify any necessary infrastructure improvements to be included within the Infrastructure Delivery Plan.

No

ID sylw: 107510

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Davidsons Homes

Asiant : Cerda Planning Ltd

We are very concerned that the SWLP is advancing with infrastructure requirements not yet identified, to be delivered by sites in spatial growth locations where yield and capacity is not specified. It is impossible at this stage to establish the viability – and thus deliverability – of sites in the spatial growth locations. This is not a matter to be deferred to the Publication Consultation (this being the final consultation prior to the SWLP being submitted for examination).
We consider that infrastructure requirements and site capacity be the subject of detailed work prior to any work progressing on the Publication draft SWLP. The detailed work should be in collaboration with site promoters so as to bring forward genuinely deliverable site options.

Other

ID sylw: 107587

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Coventry City Council

As options are refined detailed discussions on infrastructure will be needed.
The harmful impacts of infrastructure should be accounted for, assessed and appropriately
mitigated for. This includes infrastructure with cross boundary impacts. Coventry City
Council would also wish to emphasise the importance of community infrastructure and that
where development is located close to other local authority boundaries joint working should
take place to ensure that all communities benefit, not just those to whom the plan- making
boundaries apply.

Other

ID sylw: 107599

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: National Highways

We welcome the fact that the South Warwickshire Local Plan aims to ensure that there
is sufficient and appropriate infrastructure to meet future needs and we look forward
to working with the Council in this regard to maintain the safe and efficient operation
of the SRN whilst supporting development growth.
We note that an Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) has been published alongside the
Preferred Options document which considers the performance of existing
infrastructure, existing planned investment and implications of future growth on
infrastructure requirements. The IDP is a live document which will be updated as the
Local Plan progresses. We have reviewed the IDP and welcome the fact that National
Highways is listed as a key stakeholder. However, we note reference to the name
“Highways England” and recommend that this should be updated to National
Highways throughout the document.
At this stage of the Local Plan development, the IDP does not contain detail on any
specific transport infrastructure improvements which may be required to support future
growth. As a key stakeholder we will look forward to working with the Council in
identifying future transport infrastructure requirements and updating the IDP as
required.

Other

ID sylw: 107616

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Network Rail

Asiant : CBRE

Chapter 4 of the draft Plan provides the overarching spatial growth strategy for South
Warwickshire, setting out the scale and distribution of new development for the Plan Period
up to 2050.
Section 4.5 (pp 44-45) identifies that infrastructure is an integral component to support
development, focusing on enhancements to transport and infrastructure in line with
development proposals. These commitments are also repeated elsewhere in the Plan.
Network Rail supports the Plan’s recognition of the importance of focusing on enhancements
to transport and infrastructure. In this regard, and in line with Policy Direction 5 below,
developments should make provision for associated necessary rail infrastructure as an
important part of the future investment needed in improving the transport network.

This Policy Direction requires development proposals to be consistent with and contribute to
the implementation of transport strategies set out in relevant strategies (including the West
Midlands Rail Executive’s Rail Investment Strategy, The Warwickshire Local Transport Plan,
Warwickshire Rail Strategy, Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan, Bus Improvement Plan,
and the Stratford-upon-Avon Transport Strategy).
It also confirms that all new development must provide appropriate on- and off-site
infrastructure. Development proposals of a strategic nature will need to contribute and help
deliver infrastructure that is contained within the Local Plan and IDP. In addition to strategic
infrastructure requirements, the Local Plan will identify development requirements that will
apply to each of the allocated sites. This will include requirements relating to e.g. ecology,
flood risk, heritage, active travel, highways, education, healthcare, renewables and utilities.
The written justification to the Policy Direction states that the Councils will work in partnership
with infrastructure providers and other delivery agencies in updating the Infrastructure
Delivery Plan (January 2025) to ensure an up to date evidence base regarding infrastructure
requirements and costs is maintained, for example in relation to upgrades to the rail network.
These commitments are supported by Network Rail.
In accordance with comments made in relation to the Plan Evidence base earlier in the
response, it is requested that any Infrastructure Policy / Policies pursuant to this Policy Direction (and the Infrastructure Development Plan) be expanded to make specific reference
to Network Rail’s West Midlands Strategic Advice (October 2022).

Other

ID sylw: 107627

Derbyniwyd: 03/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Stratford-upon-Avon Town Transport Group

The plan identifies that the infrastructure required for a new or expanded settlement takes
several forms. It is accepted that some of these are not viable at the early stages of a
development, however they should be planned at the outset, and key infrastructure such as
transport should be financed and delivered in advance of the development to unlock the
building of homes, and employment opportunities, as is done elsewhere in the UK.

In order to achieve this, it is suggested that a form of Development Corporation or SPV,
incorporating all tiers of local government and public sector investors, would deliver the
best outcome.