Yes

ID sylw: 104888

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: H Crook

.close to transport links and employment

Yes

ID sylw: 105036

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Rohan Trainor

SG13 - Gaydon and Lighthorne are well-suited for strategic growth due to their strong transport links via the M40, providing easy access to Birmingham, Coventry, and London. The presence of major employers like Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin creates a strong local job market, supporting economic expansion. With available land, the area can accommodate sustainable development without adding pressure to more densely populated regions. Additionally, opportunities for mixed-use development could enhance local services, while planned infrastructure improvements and green space integration would support long-term, sustainable growth.

Yes

ID sylw: 105044

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Miss Madeleine McKay

SG13 seems very well-suited for strategic growth due to their strong transport links via the M40, easy access to Birmingham, Coventry, and London.
With available land, the area can accommodate sustainable development without adding pressure to more densely populated regions.
Existing brownfield areas within SG13 and the presence of existing businesses including Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin will be of benefit to further development.
Opportunities for mixed-use development could enhance local services, while planned infrastructure improvements and green space integration would support long-term, sustainable growth.

No

ID sylw: 105210

Derbyniwyd: 25/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Lynn Pearson

Summary: Flooding is already a problem.
The area is greenbelt farming land.
Areas presently have narrow, B, C, D class roads and no public transport. Small villages and hamlets would suffer from excess traffic if development proceeded.
Infrastructure already stretched - local Fenny Compton Primary School, doctors surgery over subscribed. No local fire or police. One small shop in Fenny Compton.
A large scale upgrade of all public facilities would be required before any further development.

No

ID sylw: 105230

Derbyniwyd: 26/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Stratford upon Avon District Council

Gaydon Lighthorne Heath Group – SG13 – OBJECT: Significant harm to the character of the landscape – lack of rail connectivity, lack of educational and health infrastructure, further increasing traffic movements through Lighthorne to JLR and Aston Martin.

No

ID sylw: 105290

Derbyniwyd: 27/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Laura Newberry

I support developments near major towns and cities that can sustain growth, have diverse transportation options, and do not alter the area's character. SG13 will impact local footpaths and therefore physical and mental health. It will also impact biodiversity and traffic. Gaydon would be swallowed up. The proposed area lacks infrastructure and would worsen flooding. Development may negatively affect JLR's future requirements. SG13 risks fundamentally changing the area's character. SG14 and G1, F2, and F3 are also close to the M40 and seem to be anchored around Gaydon. This is disproportionate and unlikely to deliver sustainable growth and employment.

No

ID sylw: 105322

Derbyniwyd: 01/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Lenna Middleditch

Please please don't do development around our village it will cause significant harm to the character of our little village, we already have some flooding and the sewage would not cope. In the time I've lived in the village 50 yrs we have had to endure a motorway, jaguar land-rover, an awful ringroad with excessive lighting please don't do more harm.

No

ID sylw: 105357

Derbyniwyd: 27/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Penelope Amis

I fully support and endorse the representation submitted by Lighthorne Parish Council. Their comments fully reflect my feelings concerning the location of developments and I support their opposition to SG13 for the reasons outlined in their submission.

No

ID sylw: 105445

Derbyniwyd: 26/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Jo Hope

I have several objections regarding the proposed housing developments. Firstly, I believe they will harm the environment by increasing pollution and noise. Traffic and parking issues will worsen, and Wellesbourne's character is already altered due to significant expansion without adequate town amenities. Local schools are at capacity, and additional housing will exacerbate traffic problems. Flooding risks are significant, and the current SUDS scheme has not effectively managed water discharge. Finally, the proposed sites would encroach on valuable farmland, undermining our goal of self-sufficiency in food production.

No

ID sylw: 105497

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Zak Hooker

I object to the proposed removal of land in the Gaydon Lighthorne Heath Group from the Green Belt for development. This land is crucial for preserving the area's rural character and preventing urban sprawl. The National Planning Policy Framework requires exceptional circumstances for such changes, which have not been demonstrated. The removal would harm the landscape, increase housing density, strain local services, and endanger wildlife. There is inadequate infrastructure and rail connectivity to support further development. I urge the Council to reject this proposal and focus on sustainable development in more suitable locations.

Yes

ID sylw: 105557

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Alexander Hargie

SG13/SG14 because of the immediately adjacent connection available to J12 of the M40

No

ID sylw: 105606

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Olivia Bowskill

I formally object to the proposed housing and commercial developments East of Gaydon and the Gaydon Lighthorne Heath Group as part of the South Warwickshire Local Plan. Existing large-scale development has already met local needs, and the local infrastructure cannot support further development, as evidenced by the strain from recent expansions in Lighthorne Heath. There is no justification for more housing, and the proposed commercial development lacks demand and poses safety risks. I urge the Council to reconsider and focus on sustainable growth in areas with suitable infrastructure.

No

ID sylw: 105660

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Anne & Geoff Halford

Nifer y bobl: 2

I am writing to formally object to the proposed housing and commercial developments East of Gaydon (SG14) and the Gaydon Lighthorne Heath Group (SG13). These plans do not meet sustainable development criteria, conflict with the National Planning Policy Framework, and ignore existing housing commitments. There is no need for additional housing, as local demand has been met by developments in Lighthorne Heath. Furthermore, local infrastructure is inadequate to support further development. I urge the Council to remove SG14 and SG13 from the Local Plan and focus on sustainable development in suitable areas.

Yes

ID sylw: 105668

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Edward Heynes

If substantial growth is to occur in Stratford, it should occur on the northern side due to better access to Stratford Parkway station, the strategic highway network, and existing employment. A relief road must be positioned on the southern side, linking the A34 with the A46, but proposals around the eastern side are not feasible. Additionally, growth should focus on new settlements near public transport interchanges, including railway stations and access to Birmingham Airport. Options around X1, X2, SG09, 10, 11, G1, SG13, 14, and B1 appear to be the most sensible.

No

ID sylw: 105682

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bernard Keavy

SG13 Gaydon Lighthorne Heath - This will cause significant harm to the character of the landscape as there is also a lack of Rail connectivity.

No

ID sylw: 105885

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Chris Saint

The Site SG13 does not appear to offer protection to Lighthorne Village, an issue incorporated into the 2016 Local Plan. This runs the risk of Lighthorne Village being incorporated into a local Town of Gaydon/Lighthorne Heath that should be avoided. The village of Lighthorne should remain as such.

No

ID sylw: 105932

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Maria Carr

i wish to object to the above plans for further housing development in and around village of Gaydon
We are a small unique example of village life which is slowly being encroached on by Lighthorne and Kineton
The roads are narrow and not conducive to increased traffic.
there is little public transport, no schools or doctors
People who live here need to be self reliant
The village is already prone to flooding so further development would increase this issue.

No

ID sylw: 105963

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mark Ashton

Overdevelopment of countryside and agricultural land which will have a significant impact not only on the local residents but the wildlife and rural nature of the area.
The effect of noise and light pollution on local residents and wildlife.
The lack of infrastructure including roads, railways (no local stations), schools and NHS health and dental provision.
There is currently extensive housing developments already in the local area without these infrastructures in place.
Thee are also multiple industrial units lying empty in the neighbouring areas therefore there can be no need for additional industrial development.
The JLR solar array is already in development in part of G13 and the effect of this has been significant to local residents and wildlife.

No

ID sylw: 105965

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Judith Davidson

Overdevelopment of countryside and agricultural land which will have a significant impact not only on the local residents but the wildlife and rural nature of the area.
The effect of noise and light pollution on local residents and wildlife.
The lack of infrastructure including roads, railways (no local stations), schools and NHS health and dental provision.
There is currently extensive housing developments already in the local area without these infrastructures in place.
Thee are also multiple industrial units lying empty in the neighbouring areas therefore there can be no need for additional industrial development.
The JLR solar array is already in development in part of G13 and the effect of this has been significant to local residents and wildlife.

No

ID sylw: 105996

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Neil Darnell

1. Inconsistency with National Planning Policy Framework
The proposed developments contradict key NPPF principles:
• Absence of Demonstrated Need:
• Unsustainable Location:
• Inadequate Infrastructure Planning:
2. Existing Development Already Meeting Housing Requirements
3. Infrastructure Capacity Constraints
The proposals fail to address critical infrastructure limitations:
• Healthcare Services:
• Educational Provision:
• Transportation Network
4. Unjustified Commercial Expansion
5. Priority Should Be Given to Areas with Established Transport Links

6. Environmental and Community Impact
The proposals would have significant negative impacts:
• The development would substantially alter the rural character of the area
• The environmental assessment fails to demonstrate a net ecological benefit
• The proposals contradict the Council's stated commitment to infrastructure-led development

No

ID sylw: 106113

Derbyniwyd: 26/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Jessica Carter

Firstly, the proposed development would cause substantial harm to the character of our landscape. Having only moved to the area a year ago, I'm troubled that the things that drew me here would be eroded by the scale of the planned construction in neighbouring villages. What are close knit communities will become homogeneous towns losing the look and feel of country life that I sought.

Additionally, the plan raises serious concerns about flood risk. The proposed developments would significantly increase the risk of flooding in our area, which is already vulnerable. This poses a threat to both property and safety for current and future residents.

The lack of rail connectivity is another critical issue. Without adequate public transportation options, residents will be heavily reliant on cars, exacerbating traffic congestion and pollution. This is particularly concerning given the anticipated increase in vehicle movements and quarry activity, which will further degrade air quality and contribute to environmental pollution.

Furthermore, the current plan does not adequately address the need for educational and health facilities. With the expected population increase, there will be a greater demand for schools and healthcare services, which are already under strain. The plan must include provisions to expand these essential services to meet future needs.
Many of these concerns will cause irreversible damage to the locality and health and happiness of residents (old and new).

In conclusion, I urge the council to reconsider the South Warwickshire Local Plan in light of these objections. It is crucial to develop a plan that balances growth with the preservation of our environment, community, and quality of life.

Other areas should be considered first, e.g. with the reduction in need for office space etc there must be plenty of brownfield land that could be used before the need to build on fields.

Yes

ID sylw: 106505

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Wychbury Developments

Asiant : Cerda Planning Ltd

In terms of the strategic growth options, we support the inclusion of Gaydon Lighthorne Heath Group SG13
in the draft SWLP and in particular HELAA site reference 718.
Development at Gaydon Lighthorne Heath is consistent with the overarching plan strategy and settlement
hierarchy.
Its inclusion will assist in meeting strategic growth requirements as set out at Policy Direction 1,
development can achieve the requirements of Policy Directions 5, 8, 10, 26, 31 and 38; and positively
contribute to Policy Directions 6, 13, 21 and 43c.
Strategic growth location SG13 is supported by the Spatial Growth Strategy Options Paper, Strategic
Transport Assessment, and HELAA. As such, its inclusion is consistent with key parts of the evidence base
underpinning the SWLP, which is an approach required by the NPPF.
Strategic Growth Location SG13 would deliver housing and associated infrastructure at one of the SWLP
plan area’s largest urban areas, and thus would - in plan strategy and locational terms - be the most
sustainable location for delivering growth.
Notwithstanding, we consider it essential that the SWLP is taken forward with a smaller parcel assessment
rather than the more macro scale parcels currently shown in proposed strategic growth location SG13. In
and of itself, HELAA site reference 718 is a strategic scale site capable of delivering significant housing
numbers and associated blue and green infrastructure as well as social and community infrastructure.

Smaller areas of the site fronting Banbury Road B4100, with urban influences, are likely to exhibit a lower
(and thus superior) site scoring than the scoring for the wider site 718 – notwithstanding that site 718
performs well (46.70 in the HELAA Part B assessment). As a result, smaller micro scale site assessment
should be carried out to refine the scoring for strategic growth location SG13.

No

ID sylw: 106759

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Marie Tuffrey

If this site is developed it would be a detriment to the local wildlife, light pollution, destroy the views from Burton Dassett country park, the local rural nature of the area, also the local surgeries and schools are hardly coping with the present local population.

Other

ID sylw: 106920

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Historic England

CONCERNS: harm to setting of All Saints Church (GII*) to south-west of site in Chadshunt very likely. Highly sensitive site with SM cross and a number GII LB headstones.

Potential impacts on setting of Lighthorne CA and multiple LBs there and elsewhere.
Views from Burton Dassett beacon - some impact.

Recommend: HIA prior to allocation & settings assessment required.

Other

ID sylw: 107012

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cherwell District Council

Development:
We would like to be kept updated in relation to any proposals for site allocations and residential,
employment, commercial, leisure and retail development at Gaydon, Lighthorne Heath and Bishop’s
Itchington and that would impact Cherwell including infrastructure and those that would impact the
M40. Any development proposed in these locations needs to consider the impact on Cherwell District
including on the local community and the local infrastructure If there are any proposed boundary
changes to these locations that are adjacent to Cherwell we would like to be consulted and kept up
to date.

Economy:
We would welcome the acknowledgement and inclusion of text recognising the economic links
between Cherwell, Warwick District and Stratford-on-Avon District in terms of employees,
contractors, employers and suppliers for example with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Aston Martin
3
who are based at Gaydon and the other JLR locations within South Warwickshire and other key
employers such as Cherwell District Council.

Other

ID sylw: 107020

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Ministry of Defence

DTC RESPONSE:

Figures 5 and 6 within the plan provide an overview of the plan’s spatial growth strategy options, setting out
proposed spatial growth strategy priority areas (Figure 5) and potential new settlements and strategic growth
locations (Figure 6). The MOD has concerns about the potential for significant growth / increase in
development in the vicinity of Kineton and the implications that this could have on national defence interests,
particularly in terms of the potential for noise complaints, disturbance, and impacts on safety, security, site
access / highways, and operational capability.
The MOD requests engagement with the Council in order to gain clarity on the level, type and extent of
development likely to come forward in this area, to be able to better understand the potential implications for
defence and how the plan will ensure protection of national defence interests, in accordance with Paragraph
102 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which states:
‘Planning policies and decisions should promote public safety and take into account wider
security and defence requirements by: …b) recognising and supporting development required for
operational defence and security purposes, and ensuring that operational sites are not affected
adversely by the impact of other development proposed in the area’.
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A separate response was submitted by the MOD specifically related to the MOD Safeguarding concerns in the Kineton area (SG13):

The South Warwickshire Local Plan (SWLP) preferred options authority area contains an explosive
safeguarding zone that is designated to preserve the operation and capability of Defence Munitions
Kineton.
The review or drafting of planning policy provides an opportunity to better inform developers of the
statutory requirement that MOD is consulted on development that triggers the criteria set out on
Safeguarding Plans, and the constraints that might be applied to development as a result of the
requirement to ensure defence capability and operations are not adversely affected.
To provide an illustration of the various issues that might be fundamental to MOD assessment carried
out in response to statutory consultation, a brief summary of the safeguarding zone is provided below.
Depending on the statutory safeguarding zone within which a site allocation or proposed development
falls, different considerations will apply.
Statutory safeguarding zones are designated around Military explosives storage and handling sites, to
ensure that development and land uses will be compatible with MOD capability. Within these zones,
where applicable, requirements relating to the siting, design, and construction of buildings, or changes
to land use may apply.
The statutory explosives safeguarding zones that surround DM Kineton are defined as the yellow and
purple arcs on the current explosive safeguarding plan for DM Kineton.
There are two zones - the inner explosive zone, also known as the Inhabited Building Distance (IBD)
and outer explosive safeguarding zone, also known as the Vulnerable Building Distance (VBD).
Any buildings within this zone must be ‘non-vulnerable’ to blast effects, that is of robust construction, so
should an explosive event occur, the structure would not collapse or sustain damage that could cause
critical injury to the occupants. At the planning application stage, MOD would raise concerns with any
building/structure determined to be of ‘vulnerable’ construction. For potentially vulnerable construction,
there may be a requirement for a condition to be imposed on a consent for blast work analysis to be
carried out to demonstrate a buildings performance under prescribed blast loads. Of particular concern
within this zone are tall buildings (in excess of 3 storeys), light weight construction and large areas of
glazing. Developments and land use that directly support large gatherings of people outside can also
be of relevance to the management of explosives safeguarding requirements for this zone. The
introduction of renewable energy developments within the IBD and VBD would also need to be
compatible with explosives safeguarding requirements.
The MOD will object to development proposals which support people living, working and congregating
within the inner explosives safeguarding zone.
Strategic Growth 13 (SG13): Gaydon Lighthorne Heath Group has been identified as a location for
potential strategic growth and could accommodate South Warwickshire’s housing and employment
strategic needs. The MOD notes that further work will be undertaken, prior to publication of the
Regulation 19 Local Plan stage, to identify the sites that are proposed to be allocated and confirm the
development requirements for each proposed allocation.
The SG13 South-Western boundary area has a section that falls within the explosive VBD statutory
safeguarding zone. Any development of land occupying the MOD statutory explosives safeguarding
zones will need to be compatible with MOD explosives safeguarding requirements.
MOD recommend that future detailed policies for Strategic Growth 13 includes wording which
indicates that development should be designed to ensure that it would have no impact on the
operation or capability of defence sites or assets.
In addition, the MOD would wish to review and should be consulted on any development within the
statutory safeguarding zones that surrounds DM Kineton.

No

ID sylw: 107424

Derbyniwyd: 16/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Moreton Morrell Parish Council

Significant harm to the character of the landscape – lack of rail connectivity, lack of educational and health infrastructure, further increasing traffic movements through Lighthorne to JLR and Aston Martin.

No

ID sylw: 107473

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Newbold Pacey & Ashorne Parish Council

This area has already been developed beyond recognition from what were once two small villages. There is a lack of rail connectivity, lack of educational and health infrastructure, and further increasing traffic movements through Lighthorne to JLR and Aston Martin.

No

ID sylw: 107486

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Tim Bull

Any further development over and above the already considerable imposition of 3,800 houses (a reduction from 5,000 with the removal of any social facilities) is utter madness. Clever positioning close to the edge of administrative and constituency boundaries. Houses were built with no improvement to any local infrastructure particularly roads or for sewerage. The proposed usage is unknown but the development at Manor Farm was rejected three times because of the dangers of exiting the farm onto Kineton Road. Existing schemes have blighted the 2 villages. Sufficient time must be given to respond to proposals. Likely ecological, transport, sewerage, pollution (light, noise and chemical) impacts.

No

ID sylw: 107655

Derbyniwyd: 26/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Laura Newberry

LPC opposes SG13

'Overarching principles' of the local Plan include
A healthy safe and inclusive South Warwickshire - footpaths are important, with benefits for both physical and mental health. Use of public footpaths increased markedly during Covid and has continued since .
A biodiverse and environmentally resilient South Warwickshire - The hedgerows, field margins and managed meadows to the south of Lighthorne between the village and JLR test tracks provide habitats for deer, foxes, rabbits, birds on the RSPB 'red list', such as starlings, swifts and house sparrows birds of prey including buzzards and red kites.
The lane between Heath Farm and Wellesbourne Road (not fully shown on the map) is well used by walkers and developing either side could affect the mental health and wellbeing of those who walk there. Towards Wellesbourne Road it is exposed on a hilltop and is the highest point facing northwards so is highly visible for several miles; even as far as Leamington. There are historical ridge and farrow fields within this site.
Excessive light pollution in a rural area near several woods and not good for wildlife.
Local roads are not capable of a large increase in capacity or size of large vehicles. The unlit roads through and around Lighthorne suffer from heavy traffic even now at rush hour.
Encroachment- Gaydon would be swallowed up

Gaydon Lighthorne Heath Group (Strategic growth location). If this went ahead as mooted then taking into account the solar farms already approved or pending approval this new development would result in Lighthorne village being effectively completely surrounded. Any road out would entail either driving past new housing developments or solar farms.

Most of the roads surrounding Lighthorne which would become heavily used by any new developments are small B roads and some are even single lane only. There has been a noticeable increase in traffic using Lighthorne as a through route and the VAR and regular Speedwatch sessions prove at least 10% of vehicles are a min of 16% above the speed limit.

The proposed new development also appears to be built on a large part of JLR’s land which would be detrimental to it’s employment prospects. We question whether this sector can generate and sustain growth sufficient to justify such an intense clustering of potential development. This, plus the proximity to the M40 means strategic growth areas SG13, SG14 and potential new dwellings G1, F2 and F3 all seem to be anchored around Gaydon, which seems disproportionate and unlikely to deliver the sustainable growth and employment needed to justify such an expansion.

SG13 extends southwest through Poolfield Coppice, adjoining Nanchberrow to Lighthorne Road, and northwest through Bishop’s Gorse Farm to Wellesbourne Road. Both these areas are distant from the M40 Junction 12 and would mean heavy traffic passing through Kineton and Lighthorne conservation areas, both of which have unsuitable roads with limited scope for alteration.

This development would also increase the current flooding that occurs in and around Lighthorne, worsening the impact of this for residents and vehicles travelling through the village.

The volume of development around Lighthorne as a consequence of the proposed SG13 in particular risks fundamentally changing the character of the area.

SG13 is at the outer limit of access to the main centres and has no independent infrastructure.

For all of the above reasons we oppose any development at SG13.