Other

ID sylw: 107934

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Hancock Town Planning

Asiant : Hancock Town Planning

Ref ID 59

Hancock Town Planning Ltd acts for the Umberslade Estate which owns land at Butts Lane, Tanworth-in-Arden.

We have reviewed the assessment of the site as set out in the Councils' HELAA and note that a very high constraint score of 16 is awarded on the grounds that the land lies outside defined 'Spatial Growth Strategy Priority Areas'. However, given that the site lies within a defined service centre village effectively 'sandwiched' between two proposed new settlements - A1 and A2 - we consider that it is unrealistic to consider the site as being poorly related to strategic growth priorities.

Therefore, the land at Butts Lane should be identified as forming part of new settlement A2, and / or identified as being suitable for residential development in its own right.

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ID sylw: 107966

Derbyniwyd: 02/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Sally Robinson

Red ID 169 & 30

While proximity to the station may offer some potential benefits for the development of land at Station Lane and land East of Station Lane, these benefits are outweighed by other factors, including:
• The likely increase in car-based travel, leading to highway safety concerns on
local roads;
• The lack of local services and employment, increasing the need for travel;
• The limited capacity of the primary school;
• The scale of development and its impact on the rural character of the village;
• The loss of local amenities and informal recreational opportunities;
• The damage to the rural ambiance of the canal corridor;
• The risks associated with climate change, increased rainfall, and flooding.
• The permanent loss of wildlife habitat and disruption to important wildlife
corridors.
Based on this analysis, it is recommended that: a. Kingswood should not be considered a suitable location for large-scale housing development, such as proposed for the land East of Station Lane, as well as the land at Station Lane.

There are no ‘exceptional circumstances’ to justify removing these sites from the Green Belt.

There is no justification for altering the Built-Up Area Boundary of Kingswood to accommodate further housing development, either now or in the future.

Other

ID sylw: 107998

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Rainier Developments Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

Pegasus Group is promoting land south of Darlingscote Road on behalf of Rainier Developments for residential development, including on-site play and green infrastructure.

The site is identified on the interactive map as Ref 460, part of SG17. It is adjacent to Shipston-on-Stour's settlement boundary. Allocation for residential development is strongly supported. The Site is adjacent to Shipston-on-Stour's settlement boundary. To the north are established employment uses, to the south a school and leisure centre, and residential uses beyond in both directions. Land to the north and west is predominantly undeveloped agricultural land.

Shipston-on-Stour is a sustainable settlement within Priority area 1. The settlement includes a number of shops and services, a medical centre, schools (primary and secondary), a leisure centre and employment opportunities. A new site access would be provided from Darlingscote Road to serve proposed development. The Site gently slopes, descending from northeast to east. There are no Public Rights of Way within the Site or adjacent.

Shipston High School is adjacent to the Site and includes a leisure centre facility. The nearest heritage asset, Shipston House, is Grade II listed and 250m east.

The site was given a score of 30.40 in HELAA Part B. The council concluded it should remain in consideration for allocation. The Site scores very well compared to other sites. In the Sustainability Appraisal, SG17 scored second best for accessibility and was found to have some positive impacts on health. The SA Appraisal is based on the SGL as a whole. The Site individually would score better.

1: Climate Change: The site would deliver circa 90 dwellings in a sustainable location, close to existing development, services and facilities, and public transport links. The Site would benefit from access to existing service and facilities in Shipston-on-Stour and support delivery of 20-minute neighbourhoods

2: Flood Risk: SG17 as a whole is 4th worst-scoring for Flood Risk. However, the promoted site is entirely within Flood Zone 1. There is a small amount of surface water flood risk on the north-western boundary parallel with the existing farm access road. The indicative masterplan shows this area as undeveloped green space.

3: Biodiversity, Flora, Fauna and Geodiversity: The site is not a Special Conservation Area, Site of Special Scientific Interest, National Nature Reserve, ancient woodland, Local Nature Reserve, Local Wildlife Site, Local Green Space or priority habitat. Suitable design and landscaping could mitigate the proximity of the Shipston High School Sheep Field LWS. The SSSI Impact Risk Zone for Midsummer Meadow is triggered by proposals of 100 or more dwellings. The proposed development of c. 90 dwellings does not meet this threshold.

4: Landscape: Previous landscape evidence for this Site is attached at Appendix 4. The site is located on the middle plateau, higher than the town. However, it has a limited range of intervisibility with publicly accessible routes in the wider area and the screening provided by the topography. The Site does not interrupt long distance landscape views. The landscape strategy includes retention of existing boundary vegetation and careful consideration of building heights and materials. The concept masterplan shows how this could be achieved on this site.

5: Cultural Heritage: The closest designated heritage assets are the Grade II Listed Buildings Shipston House and Our Lady & St Michael Church, both located between Darlingscote Road and Tilemans Lane. These are separated from the site by existing development. There would be no intervisibility.

6: Pollution: The site is not within or close to an Air Quality Management Area. The SA notes the proximity of the A4300 and River Stour as potential minor negative impacts - these are located on the other side of the SGL and are separated by the existing settlement.

7: Natural Resources: Natural England mapping shows the site as Grade 3 agricultural land. The Site would only result in a minor loss. The Site is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area. Development would be a minor loss in the context of the large MSA designation and would require consultation with the Country Council.

8: Waste: 90 houses would generate some household waste which can be managed with provision of suitable recycling facilities for households.

9: Housing Provision: The Site would deliver housing in a sustainable location, including affordable housing.

10: Health: The site is close to the existing GP surgery and adjacent to the leisure centre. The site is close to the wellbeing zone identified in the NDP to facilitate resident wellbeing and access to outdoor greenspace.

11: Accessibility and 12: Education: The site is adjacent to the High School and 6 minutes walk from the Primary School. The site is well-located to access a variety of services and facilities primarily to the north of the settlement. The closest bus stops are on Darlingscote Road, providing a good service to Stratford where onwards services can be accessed, including trains to Birmingham.

13: Economy: SG17 scored 5th worst for Economy due to a lack of employment areas in Shipston-on-Stour. However, there are existing employment uses directly opposite the Site within walking distance. Bus connections to A roads mean residents can access larger towns with a range of employment opportunities.

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ID sylw: 108007

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Rainier Developments Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

Pegasus Group is promoting land north of Milcote Road for residential development on behalf of Rainier Developments. An Illustrative Masterplan (Appendix 2) demonstrates how the Site could accommodate circa 40 dwellings. The site can be identified on the interactive map as Ref 535.

The land currently comprises a single agricultural field. The eastern and western boundaries are defined by existing hedgerows, the northern boundary by a tree belt and the southern boundary by Milcote Road. Adjacent to the west is a recent residential development (Milcote Close). There is a large residential dwelling to the south of Milcote Road, opposite the Site. The Site is outside of but immediately adjacent to the boundary of Welford-on-Avon as defined in the NDP.

Welford-on-Avon and the Site fall within Spatial Growth Priority Area 3. This is identified as a suitable location for additional development based on the spatial hierarchy in the draft Plan. Welford-on-Avon is a sustainable settlement with a range of local services and facilities including a primary school, post office & convenience store, pubs and allotments. There is access to public transport. Bus stops provide a service to Stratford- upon-Avon. The site is accessed off Milcote Road. The proposed development would enhance this access.There are no Public Rights of Way located within the Site.

The Site was subject to previous outline planning application (ref: 18/03705/OUT). All technical provisions in relation to the principle of development were found acceptable. The application was refused because it was 1) outside of the BUAB and not identified within the Welford Neighbourhood Plan, 2) Located beyond the south-eastern edge of the village on a Grade 2 Agricultural Field, and 3) financial contributions required to mitigate impacts of the proposed development were not secured by a S106 Agreement.

The refusal was based solely on adopted Policy. As the Site has since been positively assessed within Parts A and B of the HELAA for residential development, and it falls within Spatial Growth Priority Area 3, the SWLP should consider the Site as a suitable location for development.

The Site is not located in Green Belt and is classed as Grade 2 Agricultural Land. The Site is in Flood Zone 1, and does not include any significant areas of surface water flood risk. The Site is not within or near the Welford-on-Avon Conservation Area or any designated heritage assets. The nearest heritage asset to the Site is the Grade II Listed Building ‘Weston Close’, approximately 180m to the northwest.

The Site can deliver modern new homes (including affordable housing) to help meet the housing needs of Stratford-on-Avon District, and/or unmet need of other authorities in the GBBCHMA. This will support the Strategic Objectives set out in the Sustainability Appraisal. It can also incorporate a LEAP play space, attenuation basins and other areas of open spaces within the Site, enhancing biodiversity, securing net gains, and creating community interactions. There will be fully circulatory pedestrian and cycle movement throughout the Site facilitating active travel and sustainable transportation, as encouraged by the Strategic Objectives.

The Illustrative Masterplan shows built development towards the western boundary (adjacent to Milcote Close), with looser development across the Site and a landscape buffer along the eastern boundary. The area adjacent to the northern boundary is a landscaped area which could accommodate sustainable drainage and an on-site play area. The Masterplan shows how the existing boundary planting could be retained and enhanced. The Site would read as a rounding off of the existing settlement and could be developed to form an attractive settlement edge.

The Site was given a score of 47.40 in HELAA Part B, with the Council concluding it should remain in consideration for the emerging Local Plan. The Site scores well compared to other sites. The site was previously assessed in the SHLAA 2021 update, which concluded the site was technically suitable for development but commented that in terms of environmental suitability that there would be landscape impact, impact on settlement character, and loss of high quality agricultural land. The SHLAA also noted that the site forms part of a strategic gap between Welford-on-Avon and Weston-on-Avon in the made NDP. Landscape impact and impact on settlement character could be resolved by a carefully considered, landscape-led design. The development of Milcote Close means this site now directly adjoins the built-up area of Welford-on-Avon. Development would not extend the settlement pattern beyond the eastern edge established by Chapel Street and Pool Close to the north and Milcote Road to the south. The site forms a relatively small part of the Strategic gap. It is well separated from Weston-on-Avon and significantly smaller than the site of the proposed Gladman scheme referred to in the supporting text to NDP policy HE6. This scheme included the adjacent, larger field and would have extended further east, beyond the existing settlement pattern. This proposal was for a significantly larger number of dwellings than proposed on the Rainier Development Land interests. This Site at Milcote Road would be more akin to the development of the adjacent Milcote Close than the Gladman proposal and the larger agricultural field to the east does not form part of this Site. This would also reduce the amount of agricultural land developed.

The Sustainability Appraisal did not consider settlements outside of SGLs and new settlements. The SA should take account of other potential locations, particularly given Policy Direction 3. Growth of existing settlements maintains their vitality and viability, supports local services, and give people choices of where to live.

We have assessed the Site against the SA Objectives as follows:

1: Climate Change: Would deliver circa 40 dwellings in a sustainable location, close to existing development, services and facilities, and sustainable public transportation. Would support the delivery of 20-minute neighbourhoods as it would benefit from existing services and facilities in Welford-on-Avon.

2: Flood Risk: Entirely within Flood Zone 1 and contains no significant areas of surface water flood risk.

3: Biodiversity, Flora, Fauna and Geodiversity: Not designated or in close proximity to a Special Conservation Area, Special Scientific Interest, National Nature Reserve, ancient woodland, Local Nature Reserve, Local Wildlife Site, Local Green Space or priority habitat.

4: Landscape: The Site is close to existing residential development to the west of the Site. It is well-contained by existing development and infrastructure.

5: Cultural Heritage: The Site is not close to the Welford-on-Avon Conservation Area or any designated heritage assets. The nearest heritage asset is the Grade II Listed Building ‘Weston Close’, approximately 180m to the northwest.

6: Pollution: The Site is not within or close to an Air Quality Management Area, nor in close proximity to an A-road or B-road. The Site is close to existing bus stops which provide services to Stratford-on-Avon.

7: Natural Resources: The Site is shown on Natural England mapping as Grade 2 agricultural land. The Site would result in a small loss of very good agricultural land. Surrounding land, still in agricultural use, is also Grade 2. The Site is located within Local Plan MC5 and DM 10 Mineral Safeguarding Area (MSA), however development of the Site would be minor in the context of the large MSA designation and would require consultation with the CountyCouncil.

8: Waste: A development of circa 40 dwellings would generate household waste, however, this can be managed with the provision of suitable recycling facilities for all households.

9: Housing Provision: The Site would deliver housing in a sustainable location including affordable housing and a policy-compliant housing mix.

10: Health: The Site is close to two bus stops along Long Marston Road which provide frequent bus services to Bidford Health Centre and services to Stratford-upon-Avon. This provides sustainable access to Stratford Hospital. The Site can deliver on-site open space and there are various local green spaces in the area. There are also sustainable travel options to leisure and recreation facilities in Stratford-upon-Avon. The Site is not crossed by any public rights of way, but the closest PRoW is immediately adjacent to the Site.

11: Accessibility and 12: Education: The Site is approximately 0.7 miles (15-minute walk) from the closest Primary School. The Site benefits from existing bus stops along Long Marston Road which provides a frequent service to the closest Stratford-upon-Avon Secondary School. The Site is also near the Stratford-upon-Avon Train Station and Stratford Parkway Train Station.

13: Economy: The Site is well-located to benefit from existing economic and employment opportunities.

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ID sylw: 108008

Derbyniwyd: 24/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Jane Tucker

Site 569
As part of the SWLP consultation I would like to submit the following points:
1) I strongly support avoiding any further development within the greenbelt. There are a large number of options for development in the greenbelt that have currently been put forward and would be available for development if needed, but no strategic growth options should be added to this.
2) I am concerned that neither Figure 5 or Figure 6 (which are key images within the document) include the route of HS2 even though this will be a key feature of the landscape during the plan's lifetime and so think it is important that this is added into the Plan.
3) In planning terms HS2 forms a hardscape feature and permanent solid barrier to the north of Leamington. It is important that development in the greenbelt does not extend over this barrier as it will result in rapid erosion of the greenbelt between Leamington and Coventry, which is already heavily under pressure. I therefore feel the somewhat arbitrary "priority area" circles in Figure 5 North of Leamington should be more specifically demarcated so that the HS2 route forms the northernmost boundary of the priority area to the North of Leamington.
4) I would like to raise a number of concerns regarding the HELAS assessment of site 569 (Land to South of Weston Under Wetherley) and would request that this site should be entirely removed from consideration within the local plan:
4) I would like to raise a number of concerns regarding the HELAS assessment of site 569 (Land to South of Weston Under Wetherley) and would request that this site should be entirely removed from consideration within the local plan:
- This site could only reasonably be included in a dispersed development model, however, after the previous consultation led to this model being removed from the plan, site 569 should not "remain in consideration of the SWLP".
-The HELAS assessment considerably underestimates how unsuitable this site is for development. For example, the flood risk is not limited to a boundary of the site as considerable areas beyond this have flooded twice this year already (photographs available) making the whole site unsuitable for development.
-The HELAS proforma simply states this is "greenbelt" and so fails to take into account that this is a particularly important area of greenbelt separating Leamington from merging into the villages of Weston and Hunningham. Any development in this area would also significantly diminish the greenspace between Leamington and Coventry and so leave the area subject to Coventry's Sprawl.
-The HELAS assessment fails to take into account the considerable infrastructure limitations of the site. Access to the site from Weston under Wetherley is via an exceptionally narrow and prolonged strip of land. The East of the site is limited by a river with the only viable bridge East being a single lane historic bridge into Hunningham which is unsuited for any large commercial vehicles (it is already susceptible to vehicle strikes). Similarly to the North of the Site, the direct route to the A445 (which would be a major route to transport from this site) , is also restricted to single lane traffic on Weston Road. Whilst there is a road to Leamington Spa via a bridge over HS2 this does not include cycle lanes meaning it is only a narrow bridge with limited pedestrian capacity and no accessible footpath to Leamington. In effect therefore, not only would development on this site be entirely reliant on motorised vehicle transport, but those vehicles would be heavily constrained by pinch points to the North, east and west with no Southern route available.

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ID sylw: 108013

Derbyniwyd: 03/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Jacqueline Murphy

ALC7
Last year we personally had our plans for a small side extension rejected by Stratford-upon-Avon DC as we are on green belt. Our home is just above site SG21 (one field away) and we were advised we would be blocking the view and there were implications on the open aspect. The site under consideration is still on green belt, on a much, much larger scale, and therefore these restrictions must still apply to any development put forward. The area would be clearly visible from the surrounding fields, which are on the main of a flat landscape. There is a Grade 2 listed building, the Hunting Lodge, on the edge of the proposed development. Due to the topology of the land suggested, any industrial development would be clearly visible and would add to noise, smell, light and other problems not permitted on green belt land.

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ID sylw: 108034

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Rainier Developments Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

Pegasus Group is promoting land south of Banbury Road for residential development on behalf of Rainier Developments.

The Site was promoted through the SWLP Issues & Options (site ref: 38). It is adjacent to Ettington's BUAB and within Priority Area 3, a preferred location for growth.

The Site is a 1.26 hectare agricultural field immediately to the south of Banbury Road. Opposite to the north is residential development, as is the land adjoining the site to the north-west. The Site would round-off the village and not disrupt the settlement pattern. It would not extend development beyond the existing development line to the north of Banbury Road. The Site’s northern boundary is bordered by residential rear gardens and associated hedgerow. The north-eastern boundary runs adjacent to Banbury Road. It is formed of existing hedgerow and trees. To the northern edge of this boundary is an existing Site access comprised of a metal gate. The south-eastern boundary follows a line of existing trees and hedgerow, bordering the gardens of the Ettington Chase Wedding Venue. The south-western boundary is a post and rail fence separating the Site from Ettington Parish Council’s recreational playing field. To the north, Banbury Road leads further into Ettington with footpath pedestrian access.

There is a steady fall in gradient from the south-west to the north-east corner of the Site, with a difference in levels of approximately 2 metres. A public right of way crosses from the northern corner to south-western boundary. To the north and north-west are further existing public rights of way.

The northern part of the site is allocated in the Ettington and Fulready NDP as a reserve allocation for around 8 dwellings. The remainder was identified as a custom/self-build (CSB) allocation in the SAP Preferred Options for approximately 16 dwellings.

Outline application 24/00598/OUT for 8 homes and 13 CSB homes was refused January 2025 on grounds of prematurity (the NDP reserve allocations is for longer-term needs). The refusal was not on the principle of development. Existing and proposed allocations show the site is suitable for residential development. The application demonstrated all technical considerations can be addressed. This should be acknowledged through an SWLP allocation.

The masterplan shows the site could accommodate 21 dwellings (13 CSB and 8 market, reflecting existing and emerging allocations). A Design Code could ensure the CSB homes are coherent with the market housing. Primary access for vehicles and pedestrians would be from the north-eastern boundary adjacent to Banbury Road. The access proposed in the recent application was acceptable in principle and had no highways objection.

The Site scored 43.90 in HELAA B. This is below average. Neither Ettington nor the site were assessed in the Sustainability Appraisal as the site is not within an SGL. Ettington is identified as a Priority 3 area for growth, indicating the village is a suitable development location. Including small sites in a range of settlements provides choice across South Warwickshire.

1: Climate Change: The Site has good access to local services and facilities, reducing daily travel needs and reflecting the aspiration to deliver 20-minute neighbourhoods.

2: Flood Risk: The site is entirely within Flood Zone 1. Elements of surface water flood risk along the eastern boundary could be addressed through suitable design and sustainable drainage systems. The planning application demonstrated a suitable and technically acceptable drainage strategy can be achieved with built development avoiding the area at risk.

3: Biodiversity, Flora, Fauna and Geodiversity: The Site is not designated as, or close to, a Special Conservation Area, Site of Special Scientific Interest, National Nature Reserve, ancient woodland, Local Nature Reserve, Local Wildlife Site, Local Green Space or priority habitat. The Site is in a Special Landscape Area, but this should not preclude allocation. Policy Direction 47 states this designation does not restrict development, but “instead [seeks to] ensure that development… does not have a harmful impact on the areas’ distinctive character and appearance”. A robust landscaping strategy would create a new landscaped edge to the village. The planning application established development can be acceptable in ecological terms.

4: Landscape: visual effects are tempered as the site is already somewhat urbanised. The Landscape and Visual Appraisal which accompanied the application submission concluded there was no ‘in principle’, policy, landscape or visual reason why the Site should not be developed. Impacts on the Feldon Parkland SLA could be avoided/mitigated through sensitive design and a robust landscaping strategy.

5: Cultural Heritage: the site is not close to designated heritage assets. The closest are 67 and 69 Banbury Road (Grade II), approximately 190m to the north. No Conservation Areas are nearby.

6: Pollution: The site is not near an Air Quality Management Area. The A422 (Banbury Road) runs through the settlement. Noise and air quality mitigation required is likely minimal. There were no objections from Environmental Health during the planning application.

7: Natural Resources: the Agricultural Land Classification report for the planning application showed the Site is a mixture of Grade 2 and Grade 3a, and Grade 3b. The site is small-scale compared to the wider agricultural land in this area and loss of this site would not be significant in the wider context.

8: Waste: Household waste generated can be managed with provision of suitable recycling facilities for all households.

9: Housing Provision: The Site would deliver housing in a sustainable location to meet local needs, including an evidenced need for CSB plots.

10: Health: The site benefits from good access to existing recreation and greenspace within the village, including a park with a children’s play area. The closest health facilities are in Stratford, accessible by an existing bus service.

11: Accessibility and 12: Education: The site benefits from existing bus stops providing a regular service to Stratford-upon-Avon. Development in settlements such as Ettington is important in supporting viability of existing services and securing improvements. There is a primary school 500 metres away from the Site. Existing secondary schools in Stratford are accessible via public transport. Growth at Ettington would assist in supporting and enhancing existing public transport provision, mitigating any accessibility concerns.

13: Economy: The site benefits from existing local economic and employment opportunities. Further housing would support the vitality of the village and existing businesses.

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ID sylw: 108044

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Rainier Developments Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

Pegasus Group is promoting land north of Leamington Road, Long Itchington for residential development on behalf of Rainier Developments.

The Site was promoted through the SWLP Issues & Options consultation. It is identified on interactive mapping as ref 462. The site is adjacent to Long Itchington's settlement boundary. This site should be allocated as Policy Direction 3 supports small-scale development adjacent to settlement boundaries.

Rainier’s land can be delivered separately or together with adjoining land to the east promoted by Deeley and Catesby Estates. This larger development could deliver community infrastructure including open space, play space, and SUDs features. Rainier have liaised with Deeley and Catesby to produce the attached Masterplan showing how their land interests could be comprehensively and sustainably developed.

The Site is on the north-eastern edge of Long Itchington and comprises approximately 3.64 hectares. It is bounded to the south by Leamington Road, a narrow road bordered by dense hedges and foliage. The western boundary features a single carriageway road with open fields to the north, east and west. The wider settlement area is broadly linear, following Leamington Road, the A423, and Stockton Road, although there is residential development beyond these routes. The settlement is characterised by areas of housing, and some local services and facilities, including community uses. The Site is currently accessed by a large gap in the hedgerow in the south-western corner. A safe and suitable vehicular access point can be created south of the site off Leamington Road. There are no major constraints. Topography is generally flat. The site is not in Green Belt and largely consists of species-poor cereal crops and neutral grassland.

The illustrative masterplan shows a high-quality development of circa 62 dwellings could be accommodated on the site. There has been little housing provision in recent years as no sites were allocated in Long Itchington under the Core Strategy. The site would deliver financial contributions towards local infrastructure projects, schools and community services. It would provide natural accessible green space and a robust landscaping strategy including new green infrastructure and planting, resulting in ecological enhancement and biodiversity net gain.

Long Itchington was assessed as an LSV1 in the Core Strategy based on the village's size, access to a shop, primary school and public transport. These facilities remain and it is still a sustainable location. The site scored 50.3 in the HELAA B and remains in consideration for the SWLP. This is an average score and should be considered favourably. Long Itchington performed similarly to other Small Settlement Locations in the 2022 Sustainability Appraisal. The Preferred Options is seeking to meet most housing need through new settlements and Strategic Growth locations and does not consider SSLs a reasonable alternative. We still encourage the Councils to consider this Site for small-intermediate development since Long Itchington is a sustainable location. The site is assessed against each SA Objective below.

1: Climate Change: The Site has good access to local services and facilities, reducing everyday travel needs, contributing to the aspiration to deliver 20-minute neighbourhoods.

2: Flood Risk: The site is entirely within Flood Zone 1. Elements of surface water flood risk along the eastern boundary could be addressed through suitable design and SUDs.

3: Biodiversity, Flora, Fauna and Geodiversity: The site is not in or close proximity to a Special Conservation Area, Site of Special Scientific Interest, National Nature Reserve, ancient woodland, Local Nature Reserve, Local Wildlife Site, Local Green Space or priority habitat. The SA notes proximity of Debdale Wood and Spinney Ancient Woodland as a potential negative impact in the absence of any mitigation. This site is outside the 15m buffer requirement for ancient woodland and is some 1.3km away. The closest local wildlife site is to the north of the recreation ground, well separated from the site. Most local wildlife sites and priority habitats in Long Itchington are to the east and south.

4: Landscape: Previous assessments prepared for the Site Allocations Plan showed the southern portion of the adjacent site (to the east) was deliverable and suitable landscape and visual mitigation was achievable. Rainier have made previous representations and accompanying assessments that the same applies to this Site. A Landscape Note (Appendix 3) confirms this Site could incorporate an appropriate and robust landscape mitigation strategy.

5: Cultural Heritage: The site is not close to designated heritage assets. The majority of listed buildings in Long Itchington are to the south, around Church Road. This is the focus of the Conservation Area including part of Leamington Road, to the east of Chaters Orchard. The site is well-separated from designated assets and the CA by existing built development.

6: Pollution: The site is not close to an Air Quality Management Area. The A423 bisects the settlement, running north/south generally through the middle of the village. This is identified by the SA as the main pollution source. The site is well-separated from the A423, including by existing development, and associated noise and air quality mitigation requirements would likely be minimal.

7: Natural Resources: The land is a mixture of Grade 2 and Grade 3 agricultural land. The site is small-scale compared to the wider agricultural land in this area and loss of agricultural land associated with this site is unlikely to be significant in the wider context. The entire settlement is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area (MSA). Development of this site is not significant given the scale of the MSA. As the site is immediately adjacent to existing residential development it is unlikely to be suitable for mineral extraction given impacts on residential amenity.

8: Waste: Household waste generated by development can be managed by providing suitable recycling facilities for all households.

9: Housing Provision: The Site would deliver housing in a sustainable location. This would include affordable housing.

10: Health: The site has good access to existing recreation and greenspace within the village. The closest health facilities are in Southam, accessible by an existing bus service.

11: Accessibility and 12: Education: Existing bus stops provide a regular service to Southam, Napton on the Hill and Leamington Spa. Development in settlements such as Long Itchington is important to support ongoing viability of existing services and secure improvements. Long Itchington has a primary school and was considered within the target distance for further education within the I&O Sustainability Assessment (2022). The existing secondary school in Southam would be accessible via public transport or a short dedicated bus route. Growth at Long Itchington would assist in supporting and enhancing existing public transport provision, mitigating any accessibility concerns.

13 Economy: The site benefits from existing economic and employment opportunities in the local area.

Yes

ID sylw: 108045

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Rainier Developments Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

Land at Birmingham Road, Stratford-upon-Avon sit within the identified Strategic Growth Option SG18 and could accommodate 90-100 dwellings in isolation or a larger number of homes if combined with land to the east and south which is being promoted by Davidsons Homes. The Site has been assessed positively in both Parts A and B of the HELAA and Stratford-upon-Avon is a Priority 1 settlement considered appropriate for additional growth in the Preferred Options Plan. The location should be supported as an identification and allocation for development, which can be brought forward to meet the South Warwickshire housing need, including for affordable homes, and deliver a high-quality residential development that supports and aligns with the Plan’s proposed Vision and Strategic Objectives.
It is considered that exceptional circumstances exist sufficient to remove land from the Green Belt and this is a suitable site that could come forward whilst not impacting the overall purposes of including land in the Green Belt and provide strong, defensible boundaries to the remaining Green Belt beyond. It could also come forward as a grey belt site.
Rainier Developments welcome the opportunity to continue to comment upon the emerging SWLP Part 1. If the Councils require any further information in respect of the Site at Land East of Birmingham Road, Stratford to assist in accurately assessing it, this can be provided upon request

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ID sylw: 108046

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Rainier Developments Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

Pegasus Group is promoting land north of Mill Street, Harbury for residential development on behalf of Rainier Developments.

The Site was promoted through the SWLP Issues & Options consultation, and is identified on the interactive maps as ref 459. Most of the Site is adjacent to Harbury's settlement boundary. Part of the Site is within the settlement boundary. Allocation for residential development is supported by Policy Direction 3, which supports small-scale development adjacent to settlement boundaries. The Site is within Priority Area 3, a preferred location for growth in the selected ‘Sustainable Travel and Economy’ spatial strategy.

The Site is on the north-eastern edge of Harbury, comprising approximately 1.95 hectares. The land comprises two adjoining agricultural fields, each defined by hedgerow and tree planting. The site is bounded to the south by existing residential development and Mill Street, open fields to the north, east and west. The wider settlement is characterised by areas of housing, along with some local services and facilities, including community uses, a Post Office, and two convenience stores. There is a GP surgery immediately adjoining the site on Mill Street. The nearest hospital is Leamington Spa Hospital, 6.3 kilometres northwest. The nearest primary school is Harbury Church of England Primary School, 223.83 metres southeast. Southam College, the nearest secondary school, is 4.89 kilometres northeast.

The Site can be accessed off Mill Street via an existing gate. A safe and suitable vehicular access point can be created using the existing location, shown on the Illustrative Masterplan. The Site is not located within the Green Belt. The terrain features a steep slope, descending from the south to the north. There is one public right of way on the Site. The illustrative masterplan shows how a high-quality development of circa 40 dwellings could be accommodated on the site. There has been little provision in recent years due to there being no allocated sites in Harbury in the Core Strategy. Development could provide financial contributions towards local infrastructure projects, schools and community services, provide natural accessible greenspace. A robust landscaping strategy would minimise landscape and visual impacts, include new green infrastructure and planting, and result in ecological enhancements and biodiversity net gains.

Harbury is an LSV1 in the Core Strategy given its size and access to a shop, primary school and public transport. These services are still in place and the village should therefore still be considered a sustainable location. The site was included in the 2020 Preferred Options SAP but then removed in the 2022 version. This was solely because Harbury had met its proportional housing requirement. This shows that the site has previously been assessed as suitable to accommodate residential development.

The Site was given a score of 40.40 in HELAA Part B and remained under consideration for allocation. The score is average and should be considered favourably. The Preferred Options SA establishes that most housing need will be met through new settlements and SGLs. Harbury is not identified as a residential growth option in the Issues and Option Sustainability Appraisal (2022) or the Preferred Options Sustainability Appraisal (2025). Nevertheless, it remains a sustainable location and the Site should be allocated for small-intermediate scale development. The Site is assessed against each SA Objective below:

1: Climate Change: The Site benefits from good access to local services and facilities, reducing everyday travel needs, reflecting the aspiration to deliver 20-minute neighbourhoods.

2: Flood Risk: The site is entirely within Flood Zone 1. There are elements of surface water flood risk along the eastern boundary, which could be addressed through suitable design and SUDs.

3: Biodiversity, Flora, Fauna and Geodiversity: The site is not in or close to a Special Conservation Area, National Nature Reserve, ancient woodland, Local Nature Reserve, Local Wildlife Site, Local Green Space or priority habitat. The Site is approximately 350m south of a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

4: Landscape: The Site is in the Dunsmore and Feldon national character area. The site can be developed without undermining the character of the Feldon landscape. A Landscape Note (Appendix 3) confirms that a scheme on this Site could incorporate an appropriate and robust strategy for landscape mitigation.

5: Cultural Heritage: The site is not within or close to designated heritage assets. Any development will be designed to be sensitive towards the adjacent Conservation Area.

6: Pollution: The site is not close to an Air Quality Management Area or any major roads. Any associated noise and air quality mitigation required is likely to be minimal.

7: Natural Resources: Land off Mill Street, Harbury is Grade 3 agricultural land. However, the site is small-scale compared to the wider agricultural land in this area and loss of agricultural land associated with this site is unlikely to be significant considered in the wider context. The entire settlement is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area (MSA). Development of this site is not significant given the scale of the MSA. The site is immediately adjacent to existing residential development on Mill Street and therefore is unlikely to be suitable for mineral extraction given associated impacts on residential amenity.

8: Waste: Household waste generated by residential development can be managed with provision of suitable recycling facilities for all households.

9: Housing Provision: The Site would deliver housing in a sustainable location. This would include affordable housing.

10: Health: The site benefits from good access to existing recreation and greenspace within the village. The closest health facilities are immediately adjoining the site to the south.

11: Accessibility and 12: Education: The site benefits from existing bus stops which provide a regular service to Napton and Leamington. Development in settlements like Harbury is important to support the ongoing viability of existing services and to secure improvements. Harbury has a primary school and the nearest secondary school is accessible via public transport. Growth in Harbury would assist in supporting and enhancing existing public transport provision, mitigating any accessibility concerns.

13: Economy: The site benefits from existing economic and employment opportunities in the local area.

Yes

ID sylw: 108054

Derbyniwyd: 25/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Miss Sue Jacobs

Objection to proposed development site ref ID 169, 649 & 514
The proposed sites are all green belt land & will be detrimental to the area & wildlife.
The access to these sites are from Station Lane & Rising Lane. The area & surrounding lanes would not cope with the potential of over 1000 additional vehicles. Station Lane is over 50% unpaved (see pic) & would prove a significant risk to pedestrians. The School is also on this Lane. Rising Lane has a blind narrow canal bridge (see pic) & unpaved.
The building of the large amount of houses proposed would cause significant disruption to all residents of Lapworth over a long period of time.
The trains calling at Lapworth are insufficient for a large increase in population. Chiltern run a regular service from Birmingham to London, adding stops at Lapworth would prove very problematic for them even if they would agree to consider. The car park is also very small.
Buses at present are not really servicing the area, there would need to be considerably more placing further pressure on the lanes. The narrow canal bridge on Rising Lane would also need to be considered. It should also be noted that the Railway bridge on the Old Warwick Road has a height restriction of 3.7 metres 12'3" which for scale is less than a height of a double decker
bus.
Lapworth surgery is at full capacity.
The Primary School could not accommodate so may additional children.
Limited shops & no recreation areas. All proposals are for dwellings, no additional infrastructure.
Lapworth is a popular walking area with the unpaved lanes being regularly used

Other

ID sylw: 108055

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Rainier Developments Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

Pegasus Group is promoting land at Walton Road, Wellesbourne for residential development on behalf of Rainier Developments.

The Site is part of SG16. Inclusion of this SGL is strongly supported. The Site is within Priority Area 1, a preferred location for growth under the spatial strategy. The Site is on the eastern edge of Wellesbourne and comprises 2.65 hectares of land southwest of Walton Road. The site comprises an agricultural field with associated agricultural buildings to the northeast, and is adjacent to the settlement edge. It is bound by vegetation along the borders. The closest primary school is situated 0.85 kilometres to the north. The nearest secondary school is 7.0 kilometres to the southeast. There is an existing access point to the Site off Walton Road. This currently provides access to the agricultural buildings, but could be used as the site entrance as shown on the illustrative masterplan (Appendix 2). A technical note has previously been prepared and submitted (Appendix 3), confirming a suitable access arrangement can be achieved.

The entire Site is within the Severn and Avon Vales national character area, characterised by western mixed agricultural landscape and vales and valleys broad landscape typology. The site is not designated as or in close proximity to a Special Conservation Area, Site of Special Scientific Interest, National Nature Reserve, ancient woodland, Local Nature Reserve, Local Wildlife Site, Local Green Space or priority habitat. The site is within the Impact Risk Zone for Loxley Church Meadow SSSI. This could be addressed by suitable mitigation. There are other developed sites within the Zone, showing development in such areas can be acceptable. The Illustrative Masterplan shows how the site could accommodate circa 65 dwellings. The majority of the existing boundary vegetation could be retained and enhanced.

The site was assessed in the HELAA as ref 463. In Part B it scored 44.73. This score is average and should be considered favourably. Assessed against the SA Framework, the wider SGL has a major positive impact on Housing (Objective 9), positive impacts on Economy (Objective 13) and Flood Risk (Objective 2) – it is one of the best performing options for Flood Risk. Minor adverse impacts are identified in relation to Landscape (Objective 4), Cultural Heritage (Objective 5), and Pollution (Objective 6). It performs better than 9 other Strategic Growth Locations for Landscape, and 13 for Cultural Heritage, with minor adverse the best rating for any option.

The SA considers South of Wellesbourne among the worst performing for Biodiversity (Objective 3) because it is close to ancient woodland and Loxley Church Meadow SSSI. Given the distance from the Site to the SSSI (over 2.5km) and Wellesbourne Wood (over 750m), development of the Site would not have an adverse impact. On a site-specific level, an ecological survey will be carried out to assess ecological constraints, opportunities to deliver enhancements will then be established accordingly. The potential for development to deliver ecological benefits has not been acknowledged in the SA. The site in isolation performs better against Objective 3 than currently suggested. Assessment of the Site against other SA objectives has been undertaken:

1: Climate Change: The site would deliver circa 65 dwellings in a sustainable location, close to existing development, services and facilities, and public transport links. The Site would support delivery of 20-minute neighbourhoods to reduce travel to meet everyday needs as it would benefit from access to existing service and facilities in Wellesbourne.

2: Flood Risk: The site is entirely within Flood Zone 1. There are areas of surface water flood risk, predominantly parallel with Walton Road. This could be addressed by suitable design and sustainable drainage systems. Much of the undeveloped land particularly in the north of Wellesbourne is constrained by flood risk with significant areas of flood zones 2 and 3 present, associated with the River Dene and River Avon.

4: Landscape: The site is characterised by modern residential development on two sides. The Ettington Park development adjoins Walton Road, as does The Oaks, a small office development immediately adjoining the site. The Grange development locates open space towards Walton Road however this development is south of this Site. Beyond the Grange is agricultural fields. The Site would continue the existing build line along Walton Road as established by Ettington Park and The Oaks. The Illustrative Masterplan shows how the site could be designed with on-site open space to link to open space provided by the Grange. This would create coherent development and minimise landscape impacts through good design. A landscape note has previously been submitted to the Council with previous representations and the Call for Sites submission. This concluded that the site benefits from total enclosure on three sides. For the eastern aspect towards the River Dene, sensitively designed buildings which reflect the local character can create an attractive settlement edge.

5: Cultural Heritage: The site is not close to any designated heritage assets. The listed buildings and Conservation Area are concentrated around Bridge Street/Ettington Road, to the north-west of the site and separated by existing development. The scheduled monument and registered park and garden referred to by the SA are located north-east of Wellesbourne and are a significant distance from this Site.

6: Pollution: The site is not near to an Air Quality Management Area. The SA refers to the A429 as a potential pollution source. The Site is separated from the A429 by existing modern residential development so it is reasonable to conclude any mitigation required would be minimal and achievable.

7: Natural Resources: The Site would result in loss of agricultural land however this would be a minor due to the relatively small site size. The Site is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area however the site is relatively small and given adjacent residential development mineral extraction is unlikely to be acceptable in terms of residential amenity.

8: Waste: Household waster generated by development can be managed with provision of suitable recycling facilities for all households.

9: Housing Provision: The Site would deliver housing in a sustainable location. This would include affordable housing.

10: Health: Frequent bus services on Ettington Road provides access to hospitals. There is a recently developed doctors surgery within a mile of this Site. There is good access to leisure and recreation facilities within Wellesbourne with scope to provide on-site open space and connections to the public open space being provided by the Grange.

11: Accessibility and 12: Education: The existing bus stops on Ettington Road provide frequent services to Leamington Spa, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon. These locations have train stations for onwards journeys, including to Birmingham. There are various local services and facilities in the local area, including a primary school. Secondary schools in Stratford-upon-Avon would also be accessible using public transport.

13: Economy: The site is well located to benefit from existing economic and employment opportunities associated with Wellesbourne which include the Distribution Park and the Wellesbourne Campus of the University of Warwick.

Other

ID sylw: 108056

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Catesby Estates Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

Pegasus Group is promoting Land south of Main Street, Tiddington for residential development on behalf of Catesby Estates Plc.

The Site is part of SG19. Inclusion of this Strategic Growth Location is strongly supported. The site falls within Priority Area 2, a preferred location for growth under the selected ‘Sustainable Travel and Economy’ spatial strategy.

The Site is in a sustainable location, with the nearest bus stop approximately 300 metres to the west of the Site. There are regular services between Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon, where onward travel via train is possible to Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region. There are various amenities within walking distance of the Site on Main Street, including a Spar convenience store, post office, pub, and restaurant. There is a wider area of land in the control of Catesby Estates which could deliver additional development within the same growth area. This is shown on the Plan at Appendix 2.

There are no significant physical, environmental, or technical constraints which would preclude development. A public right of way bisects the site, connecting Main Street to Pimlico Lane to the south. The Site is in Flood Zone 1. There are localised areas at risk of surface water flooding. The nearest designated heritage assets are located to the west, approximately 130 metres away. There is a Scheduled Ancient Monument circa 900 metres to the west. There is limited intervisibility between the Site and these heritage assets due to intervening existing development. According to Natural England, the Site is Grade II agricultural land. No further environmental constraints have been identified.

The attached Vision Document sets out the principles guiding design of the site. The attached Concept Masterplan illustrates how development would ‘round off’ the settlement. Around 200 high-quality low-carbon homes could be delivered. These would be smart and adaptable, with a climate resilient design and sustainable materials, supporting Strategic Objectives 1, 2, 5, and 6 in the SWLP Preferred Options document.

A landscape-led approach would be taken, with new woodland planting along the eastern and southern boundaries, and generous areas of public open space. This ensures no built development within the area of Strategic Gap which falls within the Site. This accords with Policy H2 of the Stratford-upon-Neighbourhood Plan. Existing trees and hedgerows will be retained wherever possible, and new trees planted across the Site. This aligns with Strategic Objectives 7, 10, and 12.

The existing public right of way would be retained, and a network of new footpaths provided to connect residents to areas of public open space and wider services within Tiddington, in line with Strategic Objectives 10 and 11. A permeable street network would be created, with a clear street hierarchy. A range of children’s play and healthy living facilities can be provided.

Sustainable drainage features would be located at the lowest points of the Site, within existing open spaces.

To create an appropriate access from Main Street, land currently leased from the Diocese of Coventry by the Alveston and Tiddington Allotments and Gardens Association (ATAGA) will be utilised. Stratford-on-Avon District Council have granted a Certificate of Lawfulness for development of 20 new allotment plots (ref: 21/01040/LDP), for impacted plot holders to relocate to. This has been implemented.

The Site was positively assessed in Part A of the HELAA (ref. 441). The Site scored ‘Green’ against many criteria, including proposed use, willingness to develop, fluvial flood risk, location (with regards to connectivity and sustainability), and environmental matters. In Part B, it was given a score of 43.00, and the Councils concluded it should remain in consideration for allocation in the SWLP Part 1. The Site’s score is below average and should be considered favourably, especially as some scores were as high as 82.50.

Assessed against the SA Framework, SG19 will generate a major positive impact against SA Objective 9 (Housing). There are also positive assessments for SA Objectives 2 (Flood Risk) and 13 (Economy). In the case of the former, the Strategic Growth Location is among the best performing options.

In addition, whilst the SA suggests minor adverse impacts on SA Objective 4 (Landscape), the Strategic Growth Location is still the fifth best performing overall, with no options assessed positively against this SA Objective. Some degree of adverse impact on landscape is to be expected as part of development of any greenfield site. This can be mitigated through suitable landscaping. The SA does not consider how mitigation may affect ratings.

With regards to SA Objective 11 (Accessibility), the Strategic Growth Location is the fourth best performing. The SA acknowledges excellent public transport links, as well as easy accessibility to food stores. Whilst the SA states there are no schools within a sustainable distance, there are multiple primary and secondary schools (including sixth form provision) within Stratford easily accessible from bus stops a short distance from the Site.

The SA suggests development of the Strategic Growth Location would result in major adverse impacts for SA Objective 5 (Cultural Heritage). This partly results from proximity to conservation areas. However, the Site itself is not near a conservation area, nor is there intervisibility between it and the heritage assets located several hundred metres away in Tiddington. If the site were to be assessed against SA Objective 5 in isolation the rating would be more favourable.

The Sustainability Appraisal highlights this Strategic Growth Location as amongst the most sustainable options. This is strong justification for allocating the Site.

Other

ID sylw: 108079

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Rainier Developments Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

Rainier are promoting Land East of Vicarage Lane, Sherbourne for residential development.
The Site was assessed positively in Part A and Part B of the latest HELAA and is located within Priority Areas 2 and 3, where growth, under the selected ‘Sustainable Travel and Economy’ spatial strategy, is considered acceptable. The land is well-located within the existing village and meet housing needs in the area. This land is suitable, available and deliverable and should be identified as a location for future residential development as part of the South Warwickshire Local Plan.
The representation demonstrates that there are no significant contains that would preclude the development of the site for residential development.
Rainier Developments welcome the opportunity to continue to comment upon the emerging SWLP Part 1. If the Councils require any further information in respect of Land to the east of Vicarage Lane, Sherbourne to assist in accurately assessing it, this can be provided upon
request.

Other

ID sylw: 108102

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Seven Homes

Asiant : Pegasus Group

Seven Homes has an interest in Land at Russells Garden Centre, Mill Lane, Baginton.

The River Sowe flows north-to-south along the western and southern boundaries. Environment Agency datasets show no historic flooding within or surrounding the Site. The Site is partially within Flood Zones 2 as well as 3a and 3b. Residential development is ‘More Vulnerable’ under the NPPF. This is considered compatible with Flood Zone 1 and 2 and compatible with Flood Zone 3a provided the Exception Test is passed. The Flood Map for Planning was likely informed by hydraulic modelling of the River Sowe dating back to 2010. We have updated the hydraulic model as given its age it does not reflect current best practises, data and climate change allowances. The updated modelling demonstrates more realistic predicted flood extents. We can demonstrate that the access and built development will be outside flood zones 3a and 3b. Any development within the classification of a Design Flood Extent will be designed to be safe for its lifetime. Floodplain compensation measures will be provided in line with current guidance.

Foul water discharge rates and dry weather flows in the Severn Trent response were predicated on a development of c.170 units. The alternative connection point offered by Severn Trent is deemed to be prohibitive. Further information regarding the nearest connection point requiring indirect discharge into the adopted network via an existing upstream pump station was pursued. A Severn Trent Developer Enquiry determined that further infrastructure improvement works are required to accommodate development of the Site within the local foul water network. Seven Trent have confirmed a hydraulic modelling exercise would be undertaken to determine future capacity and necessary upgrade requirements. This would consider a broader catchment, accounting for the Site but also future nearby developments. It would assess current network performance, impacts of proposed flows, and potential effects on the wider network. Severn Trent’s Growth Team will monitor the planning status of Sites and associated applications so that development of the Site is included within their assessment management periods. This work will be undertaken in parallel with the Local Plan process through an iterative two-way process.

To provide short-term certainty of deliverability, the feasibility of connecting to the local network downstream of the pump station via gravity is being explored as an interim solution. Early engagement with Severn Trent will be crucial in collaboratively reviewing this approach and to understand whether Seven Trent Water will accept an initial connection as part of the proposed development. Once additional technical input has been undertaken to inform the capacity of the Site, Seven Homes will be in position to make a further Developer Enquiry application to Seven Trent Water to confirm this position.

To support the promotion of the Site for housing, pre-development appraisal enquiries with the relevant Statutory Authorities and District Network Operators has been undertaken. This is summarised below.

• Identification of potential utility constraints and diversionary requirements (Water, Sewer, Gas, Electricity & Telecoms) as well as obtaining C3 budgetary obligations for diversionary works.

• Investigating suitable Points of Connection and budgetary obligations, where available, from host utility companies for Water, Gas, Electricity and Telecoms. Including all contestable and non-contestable costs to assist with an onsite Multi-Utility approach/strategy.

• Identifying new utility supplies, where we would typically explore open market opportunities to potentially lower infrastructure costs (Multi Utility companies for gas, electric, fibre and explore the emerging NAV market and/or self-lay companies for water).

• Identifying relevant asset values for proposed utilities adoption

There are no significant physical, environmental, or technical constraints which would preclude housing development of this grey belt site. Suitable design and adequate mitigation would ensure an acceptable and policy-complaint development.

The Site is extremely well-located due to sitting on the strategic road network immediately adjoining the southern edge of Coventry, with direct links to the City Centre via public transport. A bus stop is located adjacent to the Site at Mill Lane.

In terms of landscape, the Site benefits from enclosure at the site level due to structural landscaping and built form within and adjoining the site boundaries, as well as within the wider local landscape due to the valley landform and surrounding higher ground to the south and west; proximate settlement to the west and north; and tree cover to the west, south and east. Due to the Site’s degree of enclosure the Site has limited visual influence within its immediate and broader landscape context.

The Landscape and Visual Overview prepared by Pegasus Group (Appendix 2) sets out design parameters as summarised below:

• Appropriately designed green infrastructure within the site to respond to the ‘Arden Parklands’ landscape type through delivery of additional woodland planting and reinforcement of existing tree cover, and parkland style planting where appropriate.

• Retention of primary hedge lines on the Site perimeters.

• Retention of tree cover particularly in the east to preserve the wooded character to the settled fringes. Careful management of existing vegetation with additional woodland planting on this rising ground

• Opportunities to enhance or recreate riverside wetland habitat and retain/enhance the vegetated riparian corridor of the River Sowe within the site through species-appropriate woodland belt planting and linear habitat creation along western and southern boundaries;

• Introduction of parkland planting in the south to reflect the characteristics of the landscape area, create variety between the key green spaces and offer visual interest. Carefully planned planting distribution could accommodate public open space, ‘blend’ a detention basin into the landscape and make effective use of sloping ground which would likely restrict some potential uses of a multi-function recreation space

• Open space to the Site frontage could reflect a more ‘domestic’ scale of landscape treatment and planting to appear cohesive with the existing residential address to Mill Hill. A new tree belt along the River Sowe could be tapered off towards the northern limit of housing to meet this green space and transition the scale of landscape proposals from linear structural planting along the river corridor to a finer grain of smaller select trees and hedge planting.

• Distribution of built form can be delivered to maximise opportunities for enclosure by settlement, topography, and existing peripheral and retained structural vegetation, further enhanced with new landscape planting. Given the site form there is opportunity to maintain an irregular settlement outline.

Allocation of the Site for housing would align with the Strategic Growth Strategy of the SWLP. The Site is within the highly sustainable Spatial Growth Priority Area 2, with good access to employment opportunities within existing immediately to the east, Jaguar Land Rover to the north, Coventry City Centre and the wider urban conurbation immediately to the east of the Site. Any landscape and visual constraints can be overcome with a landscape-led design approach. The site presents an opportunity to deliver a sympathetic and responsive green infrastructure framework, through an appropriate strategy of existing and proposed structural landscaping. This would enhance the existing landscape and biodiversity value of the Site.

The Site was assessed in HELAA Part A and B as Ref: 131. Under Part A, the Site scored ‘Green’ for most assessment criteria. The site scored ‘Green’ for most locational/technical areas. The Site scored ‘Green’ in terms of achievability and availability. It scored 'Amber' for flooding, but as discussed above further technical work is being undertaken by Seven Homes to support the development of the Site. The Site scored Amber in relation to listed buildings, likely to be due to the Site’s proximity to the Grade II Baginton Bridge adjacent to the north-western corner of the Site. The proposed development of the Site will incorporate an area of open space at the northwestern corner of the Site. The Site scored ‘Amber’ in relation to minerals safeguarding, Given the Site’s previously developed status the score should be ‘Green’.

In the HELAA B assessment, the Site was given a score of 40.10, and it remains in consideration for SWLP Part 1 allocation. The score should be revised in respect of Green Belt as the parcel has a weak contribution to Green Belt purposes. The score should be 34.7 (with 0.00 for Green Belt criteria).

Seven Homes support a Green Belt review. The need for housing, lack of capacity in urban areas, and the tightly-drawn Green Belt boundaries around some of the most sustainable settlements are exceptional circumstances supporting the release of land from the Green Belt for development. The site is within the BAG2 parcel identified in the Stage 1 Review. The Review considers the parcel's contribution to the Green Belt purposes as follows:

• Purpose (a) – NO contribution
• Purpose (b) – WEAK contribution
• Purpose (c) – MODERATE Contribution
• Purpose (d) – NO Contribution
• Purpose (e) – MODERATE Contribution

Release of land at Russells Garden Centre, Mill Lane, Baginton, would not harm the purposes of the Green Belt for the following reasons:

• Purpose (a) – the Kenilworth Bypass sits immediately to the east, creating a physical barrier between the Site and the urban edge of Coventry. The Site in part is previously developed with the floodplain to the south restricting the extent of development.

• Purpose (b) – Development would not result in the merging of Coventry with any other settlement.

• Purpose (c) – the Site is partly previously developed. The remainder is horticultural including numerous structures. The Site is well-enclosed with limited views from the immediate and broader landscape context. The flood plain to the south helps prevent encroachment given its unsuitability for development.

• Purpose (d) – the Site is not adjacent to a defined historic town. The Site is outside the Baginton Conservation Area, however as Baginton is a village this does not relate to purpose (d).

The December 2024 NPPF introduced the concept of the ‘grey belt’. Paragraph 148 states that where Green Belt land needs to be released, plans should give priority to previously developed land, then consider grey belt which is not previously developed, and then other Green Belt locations. Priority should be given to the release of land at Russells Garden Centre as previously developed grey belt land.

The Stage 1 Green Belt Review was undertaken prior to the December 2024 NPPF. In identifying land the Councils must now consider categorisation of sites as Grey Belt. The Site should be considered Grey Belt as it meets the tests of NPPF Paragraph 155. Development of the Site could also meet the relevant Golden Rules set out at NPPF para 156 including provision of up to 50% affordable housing, improvements to infrastructure as required, and provision of publicly accessible green spaces within the development.

Other

ID sylw: 108115

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Homes

Asiant : McLoughlin Planning

Land off Old Budbrooke Road, Hampton Magna
We can confirm that the land which comprises the Site is under the unified control of William Davis Homes and is available for residential development.
The Site is located at to the west of the village of Hampton Magna at land off Old Budbrooke Road. Hampton Magna is located approximately 3 miles to the west of Warwick and lies within the Parish of Budbrooke within Warwick District.
The village is relatively small, and its appearance is of its time, but it has a good range of services.
The Site itself comprises approximately 21.1 hectares of predominantly arable land, with some pasture and horticulture activity. As above, of note is its proximity to Warwick Parkway Rail Station, which is situated on the north-western side of Warwick and within a 10-minute walk of the site, along a footway that runs the entire length of Old Budbrooke Road.
There are no technical impediments to the development of the Site for residential use.

Hampton Magna is one of only a small number of settlements that benefit from an existing rail station with frequent services to a major urban centre (in this case Warwick, Birmingham and London) and, aside from the Green Belt, is relatively unconstrainted.

We are firmly of the view that the Site presents the most logical, accessible and sustainable opportunity for a strategic extension to Hampton Magna, consistent with the historic evolution of the settlement and benefiting from close proximity to the range of facilities located within the village, and therefore should be released from the Green Belt for residential development. The following points are key to our justification of the above:
- The Site is within a 10-minute walking distance of Warwick Parkway Station, demonstrably allowing the use of existing infrastructure without significant investment being required.
- The site is of a sufficient scale and character to enable the delivery of biodiversity net gain in line with local and national requirements.
- In line with its release from the Green Belt (see further discussion and assessment below), development of the site would be expected under the NPPF to deliver a higher rate of affordable housing (currently 50% as per NPPF paragraph 67 part b), unless this would make development unviable. This would make an important contribution to meeting the strategic objective of the SWLP to deliver affordable housing;
- As a housebuilder, William Davis are committed to energy efficiency. All homes are designed with this as a priority, and this would be carried forward to development on the site;
-It is noted that any LWS would be retained, and development offset to ensure no impact.
Conversely, other emerging allocations in proximity to Hampton Magna would not reap the same benefits in terms of efficient access to Warwick Parkway Station, or indeed to existing services and facilities. Other sites are also noted as being significantly impacted by areas at a high risk of flooding with the potential for development therefore necessarily being viewed through the lens of the NPPF which seeks to steer new development to areas with the lowest risk of flooding from any source. We are also concerned that the development of other identified sites could result in the coalescence of settlements and the loss of important separation spaces.
Green Belt Assessment
The Stage 1 Green Belt Review which forms part of the evidence base underpinning the SWLP provides an assessment of selected parcels of land surrounding Hampton Magna (HMG1 – HMG5) and Warwick (WWK1 – WWK6). For the purposes of the assessment, the Respondent’s site falls within Parcel HMG4, which comprises land north and west of Old Budbrooke Road, west of church lane, adjacent to Hampton Magna. The assessment notes that: “The parcel makes a moderate contribution to two purposes, and no contribution to three purposes. Overall, the parcel makes a weak contribution to Green Belt purposes”.
As per the above, the parcel of land within which the Respondent’s site falls has been assessed as making no contribution to Green Belt purposes A, B and D. National planning policy contained within the National Planning Policy Framework sets out that “for the purposes of plan-making and decision-making, ‘grey-belt’ is defined as land in the Green Belt comprising previously developed land and / or any other land that, in either case, does not strongly contribute to any of purposes (a), (b) or (c) in paragraph 143. ‘Grey Belt’ excludes land where the application of the policies relating to the areas or assets in footnote 7 (other than Green Belt) would provide a strong reason for refusing or restricting development”.
Paragraph 148 of the NPPF is clear that “Where is it necessary to release Green Belt land for development, plans should give priority to previously developed land, then consider grey belt which is not previously developed land, and then other Green Belt locations”. On this basis, the Respondent’s Site represents a clear opportunity for development which should be prioritised over other Green Belt sites.
Additional Planning Practice Guidance published on 27 February 2025 sets out further guidance as to the identification of grey belt land in relation to the contribution that assessment areas make to Green Belt Purposes A, B and D. Critically, it is noted that all of these purposes relate to the consideration of towns rather than villages and would therefore not be considered applicable in the case of Hampton Magna as per the latest PPG
. In terms of the second part of the Grey Belt definition and the reference to footnote 7, the site is not restricted by any of the identified designations. On this basis, we would therefore consider that the Site could be identified as comprising as Grey Belt. It follows therefore that, subject to development of the Site not being found to fundamentally undermine the purposes of the remaining Green Belt across the plan area, development on the Site would be considered acceptable dependent on further considerations including the sustainability of its location (which has been rehearsed above) and accordance with the ‘Golden Rules’ as per the NPPF.
This section of the representations has sought to promote the site at Old Budbrooke Road for residential development, in line with the increasing housing need faced by the Councils and the critical requirement to find sustainable and accessible sites.
Importantly, the Site is considered to comprise potential Grey Belt land and a clear opportunity for Green Belt release in light of national planning policy and guidance.

Yes

ID sylw: 108121

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Catesby Estates Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

The Site is commended to the Council as a highly suitable location for housing which should be allocated for residential development in the South Warwickshire Local Plan.

Yes

ID sylw: 108122

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Catesby Estates Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

The Site is commended to the Council as a highly suitable location for housing which should be allocated for residential development in the South Warwickshire Local Plan.

Other

ID sylw: 108187

Derbyniwyd: 27/02/2025

Ymatebydd: St Philips

Asiant : Lichfields (Birmingham)

Suitable, Available and Achievable
2.28 The land at Stratford Road Hockley Heath was assessed in the SWA’s ‘Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (2024)’ [HELAA] under Site Reference: 178. The Site was assessed through the Part A and Part B HELAA assessments and was recommended to remain in consideration for the SWLP – a conclusion that St Philips welcomes and supports. 2.29 The SWAs will be aware of the importance of demonstrating the deliverability of all sites that are proposed for allocation when SWLP is examined for soundness. If allocated, it is considered the Site could be developed in the short-medium term. In this regard, Annex 2 of the NPPF states that to be considered deliverable, “sites for housing should be available now, offer a suitable location for development now, and be achievable with a realistic prospect that housing will be delivered on the site within five years.” 2.30 In this context, St Philips wishes to reaffirm the Site’s status as being ‘suitable, available and achievable’ and that St Philips’ Vision for the Site is predicated upon evidence which ensures that there are no environmental or technical constraints to the development of the Site. Importantly, St Philips have the capability and expertise to deliver this Vision for the Site and is committed to working constructively with the SWAs and local stakeholders through the plan-making process. St Philips is also willing to work with the wider SG24 landowners to bring forward a comprehensive and inclusive development on the edge of Hockley Heath.

Delivery Timescales
2.31 As noted above, it is envisaged that the Site could be developed in the short-medium term
in two phases:
• Phase 1 could provide approximately 150 homes and a community facility, with primary
vehicle access from Aylesbury Road and new pedestrian and cycle access points on
Stratford Road. This phase would also include public open spaces, supporting
infrastructure, and SuDS.
• Phase 2 could add an additional 250 homes, introducing a second vehicle access from
Stratford Road. It would also feature expanded public open spaces, further supporting
infrastructure, SuDS, and the Country Park.
2.32 It is envisaged that subject to the Site being allocated in a future Regulation 19 SWLP, St
Philips would seek to submit a planning application in advance of the Examination in
Public to assist the SWAs in demonstrating the deliverability of the allocation to Inspectors.
Assuming the SWLP is adopted in line with the SWA’s timetable (i.e. December 2027), and
the application is approved shortly thereafter, delivery on Phase 1 could begin within 3
years, meaning that the development could form part of the SWLP’s five-year housing land
supply. In respect of the delivery trajectory, St Philips envisages the Site could be delivered
broadly in line with the below trajectory and deliver well within the SWLP plan period: [See attachment]

Other

ID sylw: 108261

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Sovereign Man Simon of the family Thomas

Please view a list of the key Local Wildlife Sites which would be impacted. The Council should be using the most up to date Local Wildlife Site layer available.
South Coventry SG01 and 2 - Broadwells Wood and Black Waste Wood Local Wildlife Site (LWS) and Wainbody and Kenilworth Road Woods LWS, Kenilworth Common LWS and River Sowe & Finham Brook & lakes
SG03 South Coventry - Stonebridge Meadows LWS and River Sowe Potential local Wildlife Site
SG05 North of Leamington - River Avon LWS and Hill Wootton Farm Meadows Potential local Wildlife Site., North and South Cubbington Woods LWS, Waverley and Weston Wood LWS
SG12 Southam - Long Itchinghton Quarry LWS and River Itchen PLWS
SG13 - Lighthorne Quarry LWS and Chesterton Wood LWS
SG14 - Oakham Coppice LWS, River Avon LWS, Itchington Holt and the Centenary Way
SG15/16 South of Leamington - River Avon and tributaries LWS and Hampton Wood LWS, Grove Fields Lane LWS, Wasperton Manor Farm LWS, Hampton Lucy Escarpment LWS, Charlescote gravel pits and Thelsford brook LWS
SG10/11 - River Avon and tributaries LWS
SG10/X1 - Oakley Wood
SG17 Shipston upon Stour - River Stour PLWS
SG20 - River Avon and tributaries LWS
SG18 - Hatton Hill Fields PLWS, Brownley Green Lane LWS, Home Farn Woods PLWS, Hatton Park LWS and Grand Union Canal West LWS
SG19 - River Avon LWS and disused railway PLWS and Bridgetown Fields LWS
SG20 - River Avon LWS
SG21 - River arrow LWS and Coldcomfort Wood PLWS
SG24 - Stratford-Upon-Avon Canal
SG07 - River Avon LWS and Budbrooke Farm woodlands LWS and Warwick Cemetery LWS
SG22 - New Coppice LWS, Coughton Park LWS Studley
SG23 - Mockley wood LWS, River Alne, Mockley Manor Farm PLWS

No

ID sylw: 108319

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: George Martin

Paragraph 3.15 of the HELAA Part B methodology states estimation of carbon emissions is one of the further data sets expected to become available before the Regulation 19 consultation. This suggests carbon emissions from the proposed new settlements and strategic growth locations have not yet been taken into account. The New Settlements Assessment November 2024 states in Paragraph 3.21 that new settlements will be assessed to determine estimated carbon emissions. Analysis in Appendix 1 and 2 does not include this important criterion. Climate change impact has not yet been taken into account. How can sites be assessed in terms of achieving a climate resilient and Net Zero carbon South Warwickshire without this data?

There is an urgent need to undertake carbon modelling for each of these locations. One way of doing this is to use the Net-Zero Spatial Planning Tool developed by Bioregional. This has been used by a number of Local Authorities showing leadership in tackling climate Change and the Climate emergency.

Yes

ID sylw: 108346

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Caddick Land

Asiant : Stantec

Detailed comments provided in support of site Ref ID 116, addressing the following issues:

- Neighbourhood Plan Policy Context
- Landscape, Visual and Green Belt impact
- Highways and Access
- Illustrative Masterplan
- Deliverability

Site promotion document enclosed.

Other

ID sylw: 108358

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Lovell Strategic Land

Asiant : Carter Jonas

Land North and South of Welsh Road West, Southam (ref ID: 453) is part of SG12. The Site would contribute towards the five overarching principles and twelve Strategic Objectives and should be considered one of the most suitable and deliverable sites for allocation. We submit a Vision Document and several technical appendices. This contemporary evidence will complement the desk-based assessments in the HELAA and help to correct some misrepresentation of the site-specific circumstances from the geospatial data.

Flood Zones 2/3: Should be scored as zero. Our Concept Plan shows the narrow strip of Flood Zone 2/3 will fall within the proposed Landscape Enhancement Area, without any development being proposed.

Listed Buildings: Should be scored as zero. The proposed setting-back of development areas, enhanced landscape buffers to the south of the site, the topography of the site and intervening built form means that there will be no adverse impacts on listed buildings.

Scheduled Monuments: Should be scored as zero. The proposed setting-back of development areas, enhanced landscape buffers to the south of the site, the topography of the site and the southern area remaining free from development will result in no adverse impacts on Holy Well.

Baseline Habitat Score: Should be scored as zero. The attached Ecological Constraints and Opportunity Plan confirms that the Site can deliver biodiversity net gains. The design approach will protect and enhance the River Stowe and its setting to the south to ensure no negative impacts to the watercourse.

Agricultural Land Quality: Should be scored as zero. The attached Agricultural Land Classification confirms the entire site is Grade 3b. This is confirmed by Natural England’s Provisional Agricultural Land Classification Map.

Landscape: Assessment of landscape impacts has been undertaken based on basis evidence. The overall landscape impacts of the development of the site should be no greater than ‘Minor Adverse’.

The overall score for the site should be 24.30 rather than 37.30.

Yes

ID sylw: 108364

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mackenzie Miller Homes

Asiant : Lichfields (Birmingham)

4.1 The Site was assessed in the SWC’s ‘Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment
(2024)’ [HELAA]. HELAA under the Site References: 148 – Land at Fell Mill Farm,
Shipston and 747 – Land at Leasow Farm. Mackenzie Miller Homes welcomes the
recommendation for the Sites to remain in consideration for the SWLP.
4.2 The SWCs will be aware of the importance of demonstrating the deliverability of all sites
that are proposed for allocation when SWLP is examined for soundness. If allocated, it is
considered the Site could commence development in the first 5 years of the plan period. In
this regard, Annex 2 of the NPPF states that to be considered deliverable, “sites for housing
should be available now, offer a suitable location for development now, and be achievable
with a realistic prospect that housing will be delivered on the site within five years.”
4.3 In this context, Mackenzie Miller Homes wishes to reaffirm the Site’s status as being
‘suitable, available and achievable’ and that Mackenzie Miller Homes Vision for the Site is
predicated upon evidence which ensures that there are no environmental or technical
constraints to the development of the Site.
4.4 Importantly, Mackenzie Miller Homes have the capability and expertise to deliver this
Vision for the Site and is committed to working constructively with the SWCs and local
stakeholders through the plan-making process. In this respect, Mackenzie Miller Homes is
a privately owned company that specialises in building design led, sustainable and
premium quality homes across The Home Counties. Mackenzie Miller Homes have control
over the land and are committed to direct delivery of new homes.
Timescales of Delivery
4.5 It is envisaged that the Site could be developed in the medium term in three phases:
• Phase 1 could provide c.272 homes to the northwest of the river Stour, providing main
access to the northern parcel. This phase could also integrate and strengthen the
existing PROW’s into the development.
• Phase 2 could provide c. 500 homes and establish development to the east of the river
providing access to this part of the site; primary and secondary access to the southern
parcel to access the development. This phase would also include the delivery of a local
centre and 2FE School; and
• Phase 3 – could infill the site to take the development up to 1,150 homes (this number
includes the proposed number of Phase 1 and Phase 2 homes) across the site. This
phase could include a new vehicle and /or pedestrian and cycle bridge across the river
at the narrow point linking Shipston with the development north and south.

Additionally, this phase would also include the delivery of a care facility and Riverside
Park.
4.6 It is envisaged that subject to the Site being allocated in a future Regulation 19 SWLP,
Mackenzie Miller Homes would seek to submit a planning application in advance of the
Examination in Public to assist the SWCs in demonstrating the deliverability of the
allocation to Inspectors.
4.7 Assuming the SWLP is adopted in line with the SWC’s timetable (i.e. December 2027), and
the application is approved shortly thereafter, delivery on Phase 1 could begin within 3
years, meaning that the development could form part of the SWLP’s five-year housing land
supply.
4.8 In respect of the delivery trajectory, Mackenzie Miller Homes envisages the Site could be
delivered broadly in line with the below trajectory and deliver well within the SWLP plan
period:
Approach to achieving net zero
4.9 As mentioned above, Mackenzie Miller Homes’ Vision for the Site ensures that the
development could deliver on the SWLP’s Vision and Strategic Policy Objectives in relation
to delivering sustainable growth and combating climate change. Further information on
how Mackenzie Miller Homes proposes to achieve this is set out in detail in the supporting
Vision Document (Appendix 1).
4.10 In summary, the Site could deliver a suite of ecological and green infrastructure
improvements throughout the proposed development, ensuring a 10% Biodiversity Net
Gain [BNG] alongside blue-infrastructure enhancements and linear Riverside Park.
4.11 When paired together with a fabric-first approach to the build specification that will ensure
that new homes will reduce heat waste and incorporate low-carbon energy generation
technologies, and electric vehicle charging points, the Site is well placed to assist the SWCs
in achieving Net Zero.
Mitigation of issues identified through the SA
4.12 Based on the SA conclusions, SG17 performs well against many of the SWC’s SA objectives,
set out in the ‘Interim Sustainability Appraisal of the South Warwickshire Local Plan
Regulation 18: Preferred Options Stage’.
4.13 However, as noted earlier in this document, it is considered that performance against
several of the SA Objectives would be enhanced through assessment of the likely mitigation
that would be delivered alongside development at SG17. Indeed, as stated within the SA:
“Mitigation has not been considered when ranking the SGLs, given the options requiring
less intervention are likely to be more sustainable choices.”
4.14 Mackenzie Miller Homes has set out below how the Site could mitigate against any of the
impacts identified within the SA and the corresponding likely assessment against the SA
Objectives:
4.15 It should be noted that further technical work can be provided to the SWCs to demonstrate
that the Site could mitigate any negative impacts arising from development and which will
build upon the position set out in the Vision Document at Appendix 1.

Other

ID sylw: 108417

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alscot Estate

Asiant : Jonathan Thompson Land & Consultancy Limited

Our client’s site ‘Atherstone’ (RefID 355) is within proposed new Settlement E1. We provide commentary on the HELAA scores relating to Spatial Growth Strategy priority areas, connectivity, and accessibility to local services.

The HELAA sets out that 100% of the site is within Priority Area 3 and it is therefore scored as 6.4. The Score should be 0 as the site is part of the proposed new settlement at Long Marston Airfield which is defined as a Priority 1 Area within the New Settlements Assessment.

The HELAA scores the site as 9 for its connectivity to an adjacent settlement and as 6 for accessibility to local services. In both cases the score should be revised to 0. The site will form part of a new settlement that will have a sustainable connection to a wide range of services and facilities as well as some amenities provided on this parcel of the new settlement. This is a principle adopted when assessing the location of this site which considers that the proposed use is not required to be adjacent to a settlement.

Taking the above into account, the revised HELAA part B score should be 36 rather than 57.40 and it should be seen as a more favourable site for development.

The site is deliverable as it is available, suitable, and achievable. The developable area is agricultural land promoted by a single landowner. No known legal arrangements, complex land ownerships or significant constraints would prevent the site coming forward in a timely manner or limit development. There are no physical constraints that would prevent or delay development. It is suitably and logically located to form part of the Long Marston Garden Village (LMAGV). The site will form a logical extension to LMAGV and would be connected via sustainable means of transport to ensure it is sustainably located. The allocation would enhance the vitality of the wider LMAGV and inherently support forthcoming facilities and services that will reside within it. A mixed use, whether residential or employment, represents a viable future use for the site that can be delivered quickly. Development of the site can therefore be considered achievable within the next 5-10 years

Other

ID sylw: 108419

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alscot Estate

Asiant : Jonathan Thompson Land & Consultancy Limited

Morgan Elliot Planning on behalf of Alscot Estate are promoting ‘Land off Campden Road’, Clifford Chambers (ref.ID 481) as suitable for residential development. We note that the site scored 49.40 in HELAA Part B, which is within the most common scoring range of 40-55.

The constraint score for the site was 1.50 for a well-connected South Warwickshire. This should be lower. We acknowledge the site does not fall within a settlement boundary. However, the site aligns with the chosen Spatial Growth Strategy as it is in Priority Area 3. Clifford Chambers contains services accessible within walking distance of the site. There is a direct and safe route to Stratford-on-Avon. The Town Centre and its amenities are within a cyclable distance and 20 minutes by public transport. This is considered a key driver for sustainable development at this location, providing access to an extensive range of services and facilities as well as employment opportunities.

Paragraph 83 of the NPPF supports housing which will enhance or maintain the vitality of rural communities. This is echoed in the PPG for rural housing. Providing housing in Clifford Chambers will alleviate the supply and demand pressures often found in rural areas where growth has historically been stifled. Development of the site offers the opportunity for affordable housing to be delivered which will retain and attract a younger population, sustaining and enhancing services within Clifford Chambers and the surrounding areas. The site’s greenfield status increased the overall score by 9.0. Development would be carbon neutral and include affordable housing to balance the potential impacts.

The developable area comprises agricultural land actively promoted by a single landowner. There are no known legal arrangements, complex land ownerships, or significant constraints. The site has no physical constraints that would prevent or delay development. The site has flat topography, and the boundary relates well to Clifford Chambers, with residential development immediately north and east. The vegetation along the boundary of Clifford Chambers would limit views into the site. It is therefore suitable in landscape terms. As mentioned above, it is suitably and sustainably located.

As a result, in landscape terms the site is considered suitable for development. Furthermore, it is suitably and sustainably located for residential development, which could be delivered quickly and is achievable within five years.

Other

ID sylw: 108421

Derbyniwyd: 25/06/2025

Ymatebydd: Alscot Estate

Asiant : Jonathan Thompson Land & Consultancy Limited

Morgan Elliot Planning on behalf of Alscot Estate are promoting Land at Bell Field, Shipston Road’ Alderminster (ref.ID 654) as suitable for residential development. We note that the site scored 49.40 in HELAA Part B, which is within the most common scoring range of 40-55.

The constraint score for the site was 1.00 for a well-connected South Warwickshire. This should be lower. The site aligns with the chosen Spatial Growth Strategy as it is in Priority Area 3. Alderminster contains services accessible within walking distance of the site. The site’s proximity to Shipston Road provides a direct and safe route to Stratford-on-Avon. The Town Centre and its amenities are within a cyclable distance and 20 minutes by public transport. This is considered a key driver for sustainable development at this location, providing access to an extensive range of services and facilities as well as employment opportunities.

There is national planning policy support to deliver housing in rural areas. Paragraph 83 of the NPPF supports the location of housing where it will enhance or maintain the vitality of rural communities. This is echoed in the PPG for rural housing. Application 14/02372/OUT for 25 dwellings, demonstrates that in the previous plan period Alderminster was judged capable of accommodating residential growth. Development of the site offers the opportunity for affordable housing to be delivered which will retain and attract a younger population, sustaining and enhancing services within Alderminster and surrounding areas.

The site scored 0.50 for ‘Viability and deliverability’ due to site constraints that may cause additional development costs. A viability assessment will accompany a future application to ensure flooding and heritage constraints can be cost-effectively mitigated. The viability and deliverability score should reflect this and be reduced to 0.00.

The site’s greenfield status increased the overall score by 9.0. Development would be carbon neutral and include affordable housing to balance the potential impacts.

The developable area comprises a grassed space actively promoted by a single landowner. There are no known legal arrangements, complex land ownerships, or significant constraints that would prevent or delay development. The site has no physical constraints that would prevent or delay development. As mentioned above, it is suitably and sustainably located for residential development. The site is suitable in landscape terms as it has a flat topography and existing development northeast, southeast and east of the site. Vegetation to the southwest would limit views into the site from the open countryside. This development could be delivered quickly and is achievable within five years.

No

ID sylw: 108428

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Rashad Al-Dabbagh

I strongly oppose development on Ref ID193. This would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt. It is an important part of the village's conservation area and valuable agricultural land which is also wildlife habitat for deer, badgers and more. Development would result in sprawl, change the character of the surrounding landscape and Conservation Area, harm the setting of the nearby listed buildings, and not preserve the openness of the countryside.

Additional traffic would be generated in Ashow which would overwhelm the narrow, unclassified roads and lead to congestion and safety hazards. Access to the site would be from the very narrow lane adjacent to Long Row or from Grove Lane which are both single-track and unsuitable. Roads are already often blocked due to visitors parking on the street, septic tank and oil delivery vehicles, and farming vehicles. Emergency services would struggle to gain access. Ashow does not have adequate pavements which poses risks to pedestrians, especially children and the elderly. The village lacks services such as gas and mains sewerage. Development would increase surface-water runoff and exacerbate existing flood risk.

There is significant local opposition to this development. Neighbourhood Plan consultations showed residents do not support housing development in the village. A previous application on this field (W/17/0778) was withdrawn following a large number of objections.

Other

ID sylw: 108430

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Lynda and Jon Blundell

Nifer y bobl: 2

We object to site 600 due to dilution of Green Belt and the site's sheer scale. The road network and traffic flows have had to be altered to accommodate continuing developments at Dickens Heath and Tidbury Green. Those who have lived in the area for decades and those who have moved more recently to enjoy lake/field views strongly oppose the scheme. The current road network, waste disposal, water supply and electricity supply are stretched to their limits. There is no street lighting, which impacts safety.

The Causeway is the only direct access to Malthouse Lane from Shirley and adjacent areas. While an important piece of character history, it is dangerous for traffic even with current levels of use. Development would increase traffic which would cause unacceptable danger to vehicles, pedestrians and dogs. There are large traffic buildups twice a day associated with the local school in Tidbury Green. Development would increase schooling needs and possibly require school expansion, which would cause traffic chaos.

Tanworth-in-Arden have already identified suitable land for development and did not choose this field. They say views should be protected and ribbon development should be limited, particularly on the fringes of Terry's Pool and the Earlswood Lakes.

Other

ID sylw: 108447

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr R Wilding

Asiant : Cerda Planning Ltd

Site 623
Land ownership – single freehold land owner, intention to bring land forward for residential development immediately, discussions ongoing with promoters and housebuilders, developer interest high.

Site capacity – Up to 48 dwellings.
On site infrastructure delivery – blue and green infrastructure, biodiversity net gain, linkages to connect in with existing non car travel routes in urban area, affordable housing, public open space in a range of typologies.

Off site infrastructure delivery – layout to ‘forward face’ and integrate with urban area and adjacent land parcels and/or open countryside, junction improvements as determined by strategic transport modelling and site specific Transport Assessment, travel plans and a package of sustainable transport improvements, education contributions, health contributions. Other contributions to be assessed through SWLP evidence base and emerging policy framework.

Viability – no issues identified.

Delivery timescales – As follows;
•Submission of outline application – January 2026
•Outline granted – July 2026
•Submission of 1st Reserved Matters - December 2026
•Discharge of outline conditions - May 2027
•Reserved Matters approval - July 2027
•Discharge of conditions January - December 2027
•Start on Site (SoS) - May 2028 (following S184 / S278 technical approval)
•Plots delivered from September 2028