Yes

ID sylw: 104628

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Ian Dunning

Stop building sprawling car-dependent suburbia. You are killing people with these decisions. Cars kill people, stop making people have to get in their cars to get to places. Build high density walkable neighbourhoods with active travel infrastructure.

Paint is not cycling infrastructure.
Buses are bad public transport.
Don't build any detached houses.

Yes

ID sylw: 104857

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Ms Elizabeth Heath

This development does not take land out of greenbelt and therefore has a lower negative impact on biodiversity. It's also closer to existing infrastructure and services

No

ID sylw: 105211

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: 105231

Derbyniwyd: 26/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Stratford upon Avon District Council

East of Gaydon – SG14 – OBJECT: Significant harm to the character of the landscape – lack of rail connectivity

No

ID sylw: 105323

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: 105446

Derbyniwyd: 26/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Jo Hope

I have several objections regarding the proposed developments. Firstly, the environmental impact is concerning, as additional houses will worsen pollution and noise levels. Traffic and parking issues will increase, and Wellesbourne has already expanded beyond its village status without adequate amenities. Local schools are at capacity, and further housing will exacerbate traffic problems. There is also a significant flooding risk in Wellesbourne, and the SUDS scheme has proven ineffective, polluting the River Dene. Furthermore, the development would encroach on valuable farmland, undermining our self-sufficiency in food production.

Yes

ID sylw: 105558

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: 105661

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: 105669

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: 105683

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bernard Keavy

SG14 east of Gaydon - This will cause significant harm to the character of the landscape as there is also a lack of Rail connectivity.

No

ID sylw: 105933

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: 105964

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: 105966

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: 105997

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: 106278

Derbyniwyd: 04/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Paul Darnell

East of Gaydon – SG14 – OBJECT:
Significant harm to the character of the landscape – lack of rail connectivity

Other

ID sylw: 106522

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Christopher Kettle

SG14 contains a number of different plots of land submitted in the first and second call for sites and comprises land to the northwest of the B4451 and a separate call for sites submission for land at Lower and Upper Spring Farm southeast of the B4451.

The proposed site north of the B4451 measures approximately 24.5 hectares of which circa 13 hectares would be net developable hectares on an assumed net to gross of 70%. Further land, north of the B4451, that could be made available for biodiversity offsetting and enhancements. The site to the north of the B4451 is capable of generating a yield of circa 60,000 sqm of commercial space.

The SWLP previously identified five initial options for growth. In each of the five options, the JLR / AML sites at Gaydon were identified as major investment sites. The location around J12 of the M40 has already been identified as a potential location for future development. Further J12 M40 is the only motorway junction within Stratford-on-Avon District. In addition, adjacent to JLR, the new settlement known as GLH has received planning approval and is well on the way to delivering some 3,000 new homes within the period of the current Core Strategy. Warwick University has committed to a development on its Wellesbourne Innovation Campus, which would have synergies with technological development in support of the JLR / AML sites at J12 M40.

In Appendix 2 of the Sustainability Appraisal of the SWLP Preferred Options there is a detailed assessment of the 24 Strategic Growth Locations. The assessment of SG14 includes a presumption of both residential and mixed-use development. The site north of the B4451 has specifically been submitted for non-residential development only. Many of the assessments against the SA Objectives for SG14 need to be revised to correct the initial assumptions about the site:

In conclusion, the assessment of Land East of Gaydon has not taken into account the site’s location adjacent to J12 M40 and the pre-existing strategic employment sites of JLR and AML, at Gaydon. The visual impact, given its location and pre-existing developments, will be low. The residential impact, referred to in the appraisal are not relevant as this site is put forward solely for commercial development. The assessment in relation to SG14 needs to be reviewed to more accurately reflect the benefits of its location.

No

ID sylw: 106760

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: 106921

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Historic England

LIMITED CONCERNS: views from Burton Dassett beacon - some impact.

Recommend: HIA prior to allocation & settings assessment required.

No

ID sylw: 107425

Derbyniwyd: 16/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Moreton Morrell Parish Council

Significant harm to the character of the landscape – lack of rail connectivity.

No

ID sylw: 107474

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Newbold Pacey & Ashorne Parish Council

Significant harm to the character of the landscape – lack of rail connectivity

No

ID sylw: 107487

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Tim Bull

This piece of land was earmarked for expansion of JLR, between the M40, B4100/B4451 and the current south-eastern limit of the new GLH development. With further provision for more industrial development between the M40, B4100/B4451 and Pimple Lane - now extended further in the direction of Banbury and to the north east of the M40 locally. With a recent proposal for a truck park with, apparently 3,000 electric truck movements/day envisaged and no improved roads/bridges between Gaydon and the distant M1. I fail to see the benefit of another distribution centre will be considering the growth of Banbury as one and where Banbury actually does have industry to support, something that a petrol station, MoT centre, a mechanic and two village shops hardly qualifies as. Likely ecological, transport, sewerage, pollution (light, noise and chemical) impacts.

No

ID sylw: 107710

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Christopher Mulligan

I am writing to formally object to the proposed new settlement East of Gaydon (SG14). Gaydon is a small, rural village and the proposed development will have a significant, negative impact on the area through further loss of green land, increased traffic and pollution. It will totally change the nature of the settlement!

I have lived in South Warwickshire for 46 years, my entire life, and am very concerned by the rapid and continuing overdevelopment of the region. I am very worried about its impact, both on the county in general, and particularly on the many rural villages, such as Gaydon, that characterise the region and make them such attractive places in which to live.

I'd ask why there is seemingly such a desire to change the nature of the small settlements by building such large housing developments where there is little to no travel or road infrastructure or centres of employment to service such relatively large-scale development?

Yes

ID sylw: 107896

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: TERRA

Asiant : Lichfields (Birmingham)

As set out in Section 1.0 of these representations, Terra is promoting land at Stratford
Road, SGO14- East of Gaydon, for residential development.
2.20 Terra strongly supports the identification of the SGO14- East of Gaydon Group (SG24) as a
Strategic Growth Location within the PO. Whilst the location if positioned towards the
south of the SDC administrative area, it benefits from good accessibility to the local and
subregional transport network and remains accessible to local services and the main
conurbation of Stratford upon Avon and nearby Wellesborne as well as Warick/
Leamington Spa.
2.21 The locality is also a main location for existing and proposed employment growth and
which was recognised previously through the Gaydon/ Lighthorne Heath SPD which
advises that;
“The Gaydon site is a key economic asset within the District, County and West
Midlands more generally, employing several thousand people, together with
indirect employment in relation to logistics and suppliers. The site is located
adjacent to an established highway network, including the M40 which is an
important transport gateway into the wider West Midlands. It provides a
clear opportunity for growth and this is reflected throughout the document.”
2.22 Importantly, the development at Lighthorne Heath, which formed a main strategic
allocation through the Core Strategy was recognised by the Core Strategy Inspectors Report
dated 20/6/16 which concluded that;
“216. It has been claimed that it is inappropriate to focus a new settlement
around a single source of employment but, acknowledging that AML and JLR
are in the same industry, these are 2 of the country’s leading car
manufacturers. Both AML and particularly JLR appear to have significant
growth ambitions for this location, which gives rise to a need to provide an
appropriate range of housing options for their growing workforce. Whilst it
is recognised that there can be no guarantee that prospective residents will
work locally, particularly given the good access to the strategic road
network, paragraph 50 of the Framework emphasises that LPAs should
deliver a wide choice of high quality homes. Proposal GLH would match that
ambition by providing additional choice for current and future employees
who will have the potential to choose to rent or buy homes located in close
proximity to their workplace. There is the potential to reduce the high level of
in-commuting that is evident in the area at present.
217. The change to Strategic Objective 12 arose for reasons that were explored
in the IC and are unrelated to Proposal GLH. I reject the claim that it
represents a clear acknowledgement that the settlement will be car
dependent. There are significant opportunities to encourage walking and
cycling in order to access work and proposed local facilities, as well as scope
to use public bus services.”
2.23 The delivery of new development at Lighthorne Heath has of course now come forward and
has secured the delivery of new community and social infrastructure and further
development at SG140- East of Gaydon will be able to complement and add to the success
of the new settlement as a sustainable location for growth.
2.24 The delivery of further development at Lighthorne Heath would also support the role of the
settlement in the Districts hierarchy and ensure that the settlement provides opportunities
for local employment associated with the adjacent Jaguar and Aston Martin plants.
2.25 Importantly draft Policy Direction 12 proposes that the existing 100ha JLA allocation at
Gaydon (Proposal GLH in the SDC Core Strategy) should be released to the wider market
for strategic manufacturing (Use Class B2 use) uses and small-scale logistics (Use Class B8)
units.
2.26 Policy Direction 14 identifies the site as MIS1 as a Major Investment Site, which follows the
findings of the South Warwickshire Employment Land Study (2024) and sets out that;
“MIS.1 - Gaydon – JLR/AML – it is proposed to release the existing 100ha.
JLR restricted allocation to allow general strategic manufacturing and
small-scale logistics uses (under 9,300 sqm), with the emphasis on strategic
B2 manufacturing. Large-scale logistics (B8 class) uses will be resisted on
this site. We will engage with JLR regarding alternative sites that may be
suitable for their future development needs so that their requirements are
met. The existing Aston Martin Lagonda (AML) 4.5ha. allocation in the
adopted SDC Core Strategy may however be retained within the SWLP,
subject to further discussion with AML on their future plans for the site.”
2.27 Terra fully support the delivery of additional jobs in this location and which will further
enhance the important role of Gaydon as a focus for economic growth within this part of
South Warwickshire.
2.28 In addition, Terra support the commitment of the SWA’s to work with JLR to identify
potential alternative sites to meet their future development needs, which may result in
further growth at Gaydon in addition to that currently proposed in the PO.
2.29 The delivery of the MIS1 and additional employment growth will however generate a
parallel demand for new homes and associated community and social facilities. Terra
consider these should be located in close proximity, in order to ensure that sustainable
patterns of growth are created and to avoid unnecessary inward commuting from other part
of South Warwickshire.
2.30 Paragraph 77 of NPPF is clear that the supply of new homes should be well planned and
located where they can be supported by the necessary infrastructure and facilities
(including a genuine choice of transport modes). It sets out that;
In doing so, they should:
“a) consider the opportunities presented by existing or planned investment in
infrastructure, the area’s economic potential and the scope for net environmental gains;
b) ensure that their size and location will support a sustainable community, with sufficient
access to services and employment opportunities within the development itself (without
expecting an unrealistic level of self-containment)…”
Terr is therefore, seeking to promote the SG14 as an allocation for residential-led
development through the PO and emerging Local Plan Review. A Vision Document for the
site has been prepared in order to demonstrate the manner in which the site would be
brought forward in order to achieve sustainable growth and to deliver the residential led
needs identified within the PO and to align with the proposals for economic growth. This is
appended to these representations (Appendix 1).
2.31 The land forming part of SG14 - East of Gaydon comprises c.115ha of land currently part of
land known as Spring Farm. It is located directly east of the M40 Junction 12, which has
recently been subject to highways upgrades that have facilitated increased junction capacity
and that has also enabled the delivery of the Lighthorne Heath new settlement.
2.32 The settlement benefits from a range of existing and new key local amenities and facilities,
including the SG14- East of Gaydon village centre convenience store, a Post Office, Dental
Surgery and Primary School.
2.33 The Site has no physical constraints that would prevent development. There is limited
vegetation on the sites, with the exception of some trees and boundary vegetation. Design
proposals would positively seek to retain and enhance any trees and hedgerows where
possible within the Site as part of the placemaking strategy, subject to detailed studies and
further technical work.
2.34 In this regard, the Vision Document (Appendix 1), submitted in support of these
representations, demonstrates how the Site could deliver a medium-sized sustainable
development of up to 1550 new market and affordable homes. It would also deliver new
community and social infrastructure to complement existing facilities at Lighthorne Heath
including a significant new Linear Park and landscape buffer and open space to secure
permanent separation of development from Bishops Itchington to the north.
2.35 The Vision Document demonstrates how the Site could deliver a residential development
that addresses the SWLP’s Vision and Strategic Policy Objectives in relation to delivering
sustainable growth and combating climate change in South Warwickshire.
2.36 The design’s scale and form can cater to a range of house types and living styles, including
self-and custom-build plots, retirement housing and community-led housing projects. All
homes would be integrated within an attractive and well-connected network of low-traffic
streets and green corridors.
2.37 The design embraces high-quality placemaking principles and shows how the SWLP’s
Vision and Strategic Policy Objectives can achieved on this site, with the result being a
sensitive, valuable and logical new edge to SG14- East of Gaydon. The key components of
the Concept Plan are:
1 Up to 1550 new homes, delivered across three phases, including the flexibility for a
range of different housing models to be integrated.
2 A 3FE primary school and nursery;
3 A 1ha local centre (includes 0.6ha extra care, plus health, community, retail) and a
Smaller 0.3ha retail local centre along Gaydon Road in order to collectively deliver
facilities to meet the daily needs of residents and new employees.
4 Significant level of new open space to include a new 28ha Linear Park that would
provide recreational facilities to support the new development but also to complement
the existing communities at Lighthorne Heath;
5 A significant landscape buffer to Bishops Itchington to the north;
6 A mosaic of sustainable drainage solutions, across the site, will capture surface water
runoff close to the source and enhance the visual amenity of the public realm.
7 A legible and accessible strategy, providing direct pedestrian and cycle links to local
facilities and services, encouraging active modes of travel for local trips.
8 Retention and integration of existing landscape to protect biodiversity and secure a
unique identity that responds to the natural environment.
9 Provision of generous space for enhancements to biodiversity and ecology through the
retention of existing trees and hedgerows (where possible) and the planting of new
vegetation, that will deliver overall environmental net gain.
2.38 Overall the site would deliver c48ha built development consisting of residential, local
centres, primary school. This equates to 42% of site area, therefore 58% of site retained as
open space/green setting