Yes

ID sylw: 104717

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Ms Susan Ingleby

I agree.

Other

ID sylw: 104723

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Joe Rukin

I absolutely agree with the necessity to double track between Coventry and Leamington, but am unsure as to what this 'multimodal plan for the South of Coventry area'. That sound very much like reviving the A46 link road but with a cycle path attached.....

Yes

ID sylw: 104726

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Fern Arnold

Safeguarding land is an important part of transport infrastructure. As well as park and rides plenty of parking at transport hubs to encourage people to not use their cars. This does rely on reliable public transport.

Other

ID sylw: 104735

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Stratford-on-Avon Town Council

The majority of opinion in Stratford favours closing Clopton Bridge to all traffic over 5 tons and building a southern bypass road to ease the pressure of through-traffic and HGVs in the town centre. This NEW road should link to the A46 at the Wildmoor and Fulbrooke roundabouts, cross the Avon via two new bridges, and connect with all the main arterial roads, about three miles from the town centre. The ridiculous plan for the South-West Relief Road (SWRR) should be scrapped.

Other

ID sylw: 104768

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Elizabeth White

No provision for ‘Park and Ride’ facility to serve South of Leamington/Warwick?

Proximity to M40/ restricted access to Leamington under the railway bridges at Princes Drive and Lower Avenue.

Yes

ID sylw: 105477

Derbyniwyd: 03/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Manor Oak Homes Limited

Asiant : Jeremy Flawn

Draft Policy Direction 6: this is an important part of coordinated delivery of development and the approach (including safeguarding land for a railway station at Long Marston Airfield site, for example) is supported in principle.

Yes

ID sylw: 105749

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: HG Hodges Ltd

Asiant : Ridge and Partners LLP

We understand that Draft Policy Direction 6 aims to maintain existing safeguarding measures from adopted Local Plans for unimplemented schemes, allowing for amendments as evidence evolves. It restricts development in safeguarded transport infrastructure areas to ensure effective delivery. We support the safeguarding of land for transport proposals, particularly for the Stratford South Western Relief Road and related rail proposals for the LMA site. This aligns with the NPPF's guidance on protecting critical sites and routes for infrastructure development, which is essential for sustainable links to the new settlement.

Other

ID sylw: 105981

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Nick Chambers

This policy refers to safeguarding land for transport infrastructure proposals, which is entirely appropriate.

What is missing, however, is a need for investment funding in transport infrastructure to be allied to proposed employment and housing development. It is insufficient simply to safeguard current land allocation; there is a need for a significant increase in transport infrastructure commitments – that need to be met from National Government and the County Highways Authority. There is a distinct lack of information setting out their transport investment strategy and priorities.

Other

ID sylw: 106193

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Acres Land & Planning

I would broadly support the intention of this policy but once again, the proposals tend to focus on strategic highway proposals when the ambitions within the plan are to move to other more sustainable modes of transport. The decision to simply safeguard the restoration of the railway link from Stratford to Honeybourne through Long Marston ought to be much stronger when a previous commitment by Cala Homes to re-open the railway doesn’t appear to have been delivered. The expansion of the Long Marston new settlement ought to make the restored railway a pre-requisite of future growth. The Warwick and Leamington ‘Park and Ride’ plans are welcomed.

Yes

ID sylw: 106643

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Warwickshire Property and Development Group

Asiant : Framptons

Yes, we support the proposals identified in Draft Policy Direction 6.

No

ID sylw: 106886

Derbyniwyd: 21/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr John Morgan

“Stratford South Western Relief Road – a third crossing of the River Avon to the south-west of Stratford-upon-Avon, connecting A3400 Shipston Road with B439 Evesham Road (alternative routes and options to be investigated)."

OBJECT to this Policy as it does not satisfy the tests of soundness in the NPPF, December 2024.
It is evident that there is no such “robust evidence” to support the proposed road scheme, neither is there a preferred route identified that could be protected in the emerging South Warwickshire Local Plan. As such it should be deleted from the Local Plan.
Transport emissions account for 28,000-35,000 premature deaths pa in the UK. As a council that has declared a Climate change emergency, its planning and transport policies need to be radically changed accordingly, so that alternatives to road construction are prioritised.
The previous safeguarded Stratford South Western Relief Road, is a scheme that would be environmentally damaging, visually intrusive, has already attracted large scale opposition in the form of 1,200 objections to the Planning Application.

"Western Road to Birmingham Road, Stratford-upon-Avon – proposal for new crossing of the canal and creation of a new route between the A3400 Birmingham Road and A422 Alcester Road."

OBJECT to this Policy as it does not satisfy the tests of soundness in the NPPF, December 2024.

The proposal for a new link road from Western Road to Hamlet Way, 8A, received the highest level of opposition, with the majority of respondents (56%) disagreeing with the proposal and only 35% in favour. In contrast there was a high level of support for the new link road between Western Road and Maybrook Road, with 64% in favour of this proposal and only 21% opposed - link below. It terms of effect, it made reference to “Impact on residential properties of increased traffic routing via Hamlet Way.”

In the Final Stratford-upon-Avon Area Transport Strategy, May 2018,it stated on p18, that the Wharf/Maybrook Road option 8B, was “not being progressed because of difficulties accommodating it within the Canal Quarter redevelopment.”

Yes

ID sylw: 107266

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cotswolds National Landscape Board

Yes, the Cotswolds National Landscape (CNL) Board does agree with the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction 6.
In particular, we support:
•Land safeguarded for the possible provision of a railway station at Long Marston Airfield site, adjacent to the former Stratford to Honeybourne line.
This is because the provision of a railway station at Long Marston Airfield would help to alleviate traffic movements on roads within - and along the boundary of - the CNL in this locality. In doing so, it would help to conserve and enhance the relative tranquillity of the CNL, which is one of the area’s ‘special qualities’.
It may also be worth explicitly safeguarding land along the former Stratford to Honeybourne line.

Other

ID sylw: 107296

Derbyniwyd: 21/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Stratford Rail Transport Group

We support route protection of the Stratford-Honeybourne-Oxford/Worcester railway line in accordance with the Stratford-on-Avon Core Strategy and NPPF para 111(c).

This is consistent with the South Worcestershire Development Plan; the Cotswold Local Plan; the Tewkesbury Local Plan; the Cheltenham Local Plan; the Gloucestershire Local Transport Plan; the Gloucestershire Rail Investment Strategy; Worcestershire LTP4; Worcestershire Rail Investment Strategy; the Oxfordshire Rail Strategy and the North Cotswold Line SOBC.

The Policy wording is too weak through use of the word "inhibit" - the existing Core Strategy wording should be used to make the Policy “Justified” and “Effective” in the context of NPPF 2024.

The Core Strategy Inspector’s Report stated reinstatement of the southbound rail link would:-

“provide a long-term solution to the town’s traffic congestion.” (248-257).

“There can be no question that the service would provide a sustainable alternative to the use of the private car for many residents and Visitors.”

The SWLP must be proactive and actively support reinstatement or it will go against the Inspector's recommendations.

Road transport causes 80% of Nitrogen Dioxide emissions and 72% of greenhouse gas emissions. Rail causes just 1.6% and less than 1% respectively. Transport emissions account for 28,000-35,000 premature deaths pa in the UK. The council has declared a climate change emergency. Planning and transport policies need to change accordingly to prioritise alternatives to road construction and car use.

There is no public transport between the Oxford, Stratford and Cheltenham "golden triangle". There is a lack of rail connectivity south of Stratford.

Draft Warwickshire LTP4 highlights the magnitude of cross-border movement for community, business and other activities, and the importance of the North Cotswold line for South Warwickshire residents accessing rail services to Oxford, Thames Valley, and London. Restoring the southbound rail link from Stratford-upon-Avon to this line must be a key priority for the SWLP to reduce car mileage from residents accessing the North Cotswold line. New roads are not a viable option - the Government SACTRA Report in 1994 concluded these induce new traffic and congestion benefits are often quickly eroded.

There is latent demand due to Stratford's position at the end of a truncated branch line with slow, infrequent services. Reinstatement would prevent Long Marston Garden Village from becoming car-dependent. It would help regenerate the Stratford Town Centre economy. It would provide a second route between Birmingham and Oxford via Stratford for network resilience. It would build on opportunities offered by Worcestershire Parkway as an interchange for journeys from Stratford to the South-West/South Wales.

The recent 2024 SOBC-Refresh should be included in the IDP to allow developer contributions to be sought towards the rail link in the emerging Worcester-Parkway-Evesham-LMAGV-Stratford-Hatton-Warwick-Leamington development arc, as detailed in the SOBC Final report.

Yes

ID sylw: 107511

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Davidsons Homes

Asiant : Cerda Planning Ltd

We endorse the safeguarding at the A46/Bishopton roundabout, which is a long-standing commitment and remains a key part of the strategic road network which the Councils and National Highways are seeking to improve.
Co-locating new development with safeguarded land/strategic network improvements has significant advantages. New development can assist in assimilating infrastructure upgrades into the receiving landscape, by designing in buffers and landscape strategies avoiding the landscape and visual effects of hard engineered proposals. Furthermore, co-locating new development with network upgrades allows for a proportion of the upgrade costs to be borne by new development, which is fiscally prudent and in the public interest.

Other

ID sylw: 107600

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: National Highways

We welcome the principle of this Draft Policy Direction to safeguard land for future
transport infrastructure schemes. We note that an indicative schedule of protected
schemes required to support the delivery of the overall spatial growth strategy for
South Warwickshire. This includes improvements at A46 junctions with the A422 and
A46/A3400 and at M42 J3a. It is stated in the Draft Policy Direction that the schedule
will be considered through consideration of transport modelling (which will be required
to support the transport evidence base) and we acknowledge this approach.

Other

ID sylw: 107617

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Network Rail

Asiant : CBRE

Network Rail supports the safeguarding of land for key transport projects. Due to the changing landscape of the rail network (with HS2 being a good example of an ongoing variable), the currently defined rail strategies, priorities and projects may be subject to change over the Plan period, including because of the future of HS2 and the rail needs of the West Midlands becoming clearer. In line with the commitment to keep the IDP up-to-date, it is requested that in addition to projects to be specified in any Future Infrastructure Safeguarding Policy, that the Policy also includes an additional provision to safeguard land required for other key transport priorities and projects not listed but that may arise during the course of the Plan period.

Other

ID sylw: 107682

Derbyniwyd: 26/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Shakespeare Line Rail User Group

Safeguarding the Stratford-Honeybourne-Oxford/Worcester railway line is crucial and this aligns with the Stratford-on-Avon Core Strategy 2016 and the principles of the NPPF 2024, particularly paragraph 111(c). This aligns with local development plans and investment strategies across South and East Worcestershire, the Cotswolds, Tewkesbury, Cheltenham, and Gloucestershire (the A46 corridor).

The current policy language, particularly use of the word "inhibit" in the draft policy, is inadequate. The existing wording from the Core Strategy should be used. This advocates against any development that undermines safeguarded schemes.

The Core Strategy Inspector’s Report emphasised the importance of the southbound rail link for a long-term solution to traffic congestion. The report notes that it would provide a sustainable alternative to car travel for residents and visitors. The SWLP must not deviate from the Inspector's recommendations.

Stratford-on-Avon has declared a Climate Emergency. Policies should commit to sustainable alternatives to and mitigations for the effects of road transport. This accounts for 80% of nitrogen dioxide emissions, while rail contributes 1.6%. Stratford is strategically located between Oxford and Cheltenham but is isolated due to a lack of public transportation options. The absence of rail connectivity south of Stratford has led to high car-dependency. The draft Warwickshire Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) emphasises the need to address commuter movements across borders and highlights the North Cotswold Line's importance for access to major rail networks. While we support increases to capacity on the North Cotswold's Line, LTP4 should also address car usage from Warwickshire residents travelling to Gloucestershire and Worcestershire to access rail transport. LTP4 should advocate for restoration of the link to address latent demand for rail travel and allow LMAGV to thrive without car-dependency and help revitalise Stratford's post-pandemic economy. It would also enhance resilience by providing a second route between Birmingham and Oxford.

Other

ID sylw: 107815

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Catesby Estates Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

The Councils acknowledge that the evidence to justify safeguarding land for transport proposals is emerging. Paragraph 111(c) of the NPPF supports identification and protection of routes which could be critical to developing infrastructure to widen transport choice, but also states that policies should do this only where there is robust evidence. It will be necessary for the policy and safeguarding of land to be underpinned by appropriate evidence, to ensure that this is justified and sound.

Other

ID sylw: 107943

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Rainier Developments Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

The Councils acknowledge that the evidence to justify safeguarding land for transport proposals is emerging. Paragraph 111(c) of the NPPF supports identification and protection of routes which could be critical to developing infrastructure to widen transport choice, but also states that policies should do this only where there is robust evidence. It will be necessary for the policy and safeguarding of land to be underpinned by appropriate evidence, to ensure that this is justified and sound.

Other

ID sylw: 108064

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Seven Homes

Asiant : Pegasus Group

The Councils acknowledge that the evidence to justify safeguarding land for transport proposals is emerging. Paragraph 111(c) of the NPPF supports identification and protection of routes which could be critical to developing infrastructure to widen transport choice, but also states that policies should do this only where there is robust evidence. It will be necessary for the policy and safeguarding of land to be underpinned by appropriate evidence, to ensure that this is justified and sound.

Yes

ID sylw: 108165

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Homes (West Midlands)

Asiant : Cerda Planning

We support the proposal to carry forward existing safeguarding measures as set out in the Core Strategy.
Specifically, we endorse the safeguarding at the A46/Bishopton roundabout, which is a long standing commitment and remains a key part of the strategic road network which the Councils and National Highways are seeking to improve.
Co-locating new development with safeguarded land/strategic network improvements has significant advantages. New development can assist in assimilating infrastructure upgrades in to the receiving landscape, by designing in buffers and landscape strategies avoiding the landscape and visual effects of hard engineered proposals. Furthermore, co-locating new development with network upgrades allows for a proportion of the upgrade costs to be borne by new development, which is fiscally prudent and in the public interest.

Yes

ID sylw: 108166

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Homes (West Midlands)

Asiant : Cerda Planning

We support the proposal to carry forward existing safeguarding measures as set out in the Core Strategy.
Specifically, we endorse the safeguarding at the A46/Bishopton roundabout, which is a long standing commitment and remains a key part of the strategic road network which the Councils and National Highways are seeking to improve.
Co-locating new development with safeguarded land/strategic network improvements has significant advantages. New development can assist in assimilating infrastructure upgrades in to the receiving landscape, by designing in buffers and landscape strategies avoiding the landscape and visual effects of hard engineered proposals. Furthermore, co-locating new development with network upgrades allows for a proportion of the upgrade costs to be borne by new development, which is fiscally prudent and in the public interest.

Other

ID sylw: 108208

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Persimmon Homes (South Midlands)

Asiant : Pegasus Group

The Councils are proposing to carry forward the existing safeguarding measures for schemes which are yet to be completed. Paragraph 111(c) of the NPPF does state that planning policies should identify and protect sites and routes which could be critical in developing infrastructure to widen transport choice. However, the NPPF is also clear, in the same paragraph, that policies should only seek to do this where there is robust evidence to justify it, and the Councils acknowledge, in the supporting justification for the policy direction, that such evidence is still emerging, and further work is required in this respect. It will be necessary for the policy and safeguarding of land to be underpinned by appropriate evidence, to ensure that this is justified and sound, as per Paragraph 36 of the NPPF.

Yes

ID sylw: 108273

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Spitfire Homes

Asiant : Harris Lamb

Yes, we support the proposals identified in Draft Policy Direction 6. The SWLP should carry forward the existing safeguard measures that relate to transport schemes that are yet to be implemented. The Council should actively work with the development industry to deliver the schemes, or alternative mitigation required to facilitate the development of existing and the emerging allocations, including Long Marston Airfield.

Other

ID sylw: 108315

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

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

Asiant : Nexus Planning

CEG and Mixed Farms acknowledge the importance of safeguarding land for transport proposals to ensure that
sufficient land is available to deliver vital infrastructure to help meet growth requirements. Policy Direction 6
refers to Figure 9 of the SWLP which shows the broad locations of several transport infrastructure projects
including the “South Western Relief Road and alternative routes” however the plan at Figure 9 is very high-level
and at this stage does not allow for true consideration as to whether “development within the areas safeguarded
for the transport infrastructure” …”could inhibit the effective delivery of the infrastructure”.
It is essential that future policies are refined with accurate plans identifying allocations and transport
infrastructure including how the two interact. Safeguarding should take a balanced approach without impacting
the Plans’ objectives by unnecessarily delaying or complicating the delivery of critical housing and infrastructure.
Whilst it is acknowledged that the LPA and LHA will be involved in the process, CEG and Mixed Farms consider
that SG19 – East of Stratford-upon-Avon is capable of delivering the ERR and the preferred routing should be led
by the parties in control of land within SG19, rather than by specific policies, the LPA or the LHA.
CEG and Mixed Farms outline the importance of policy relating to safeguarding for transport proposals not
limiting the potential of SG19, or other similarly identified SGLs, to deliver sustainable development.

Other

ID sylw: 108566

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Corbally Group (Harbury) Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

The Councils are proposing to carry forward the existing safeguarding measures for schemes which are yet to be completed. Paragraph 111(c) of the NPPF does state that planning policies should identify and protect sites and routes which could be critical in developing infrastructure to widen transport choice. However, the NPPF is also clear, in the same paragraph, that policies should only seek to do this where there is robust evidence to justify it, and the Councils acknowledge, in the supporting justification for the policy direction, that such evidence is still emerging, and further work is required in this respect. It will be necessary for the policy and safeguarding of land to be underpinned by appropriate evidence, to ensure that this is justified and sound, as per Paragraph 36 of the NPPF.

Other

ID sylw: 108615

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Kiely Bros Holdings Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

Policy Direction 6 – Safeguarding Land for Transport Proposals
4.38.
The Councils are proposing to carry forward the existing safeguarding measures for schemes which are yet to be completed. NPPF §111(c) does state that planning policies should identify and protect sites and routes which could be critical in developing infrastructure to widen transport choice. However, the NPPF is also clear, that policies should only seek to do this where there is robust evidence to justify it. The Councils acknowledge, in the supporting justification for the policy direction, that such evidence is still emerging, and further work is required in this respect. It will be necessary for the policy and safeguarding of land to be underpinned by appropriate evidence, to ensure that this is justified and sound.