No

ID sylw: 96415

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Thomas Sweeney

Whilst moderate, proportionate growth in Henley is desirable in order to retain a vibrant local community, this needs to be at a scale that takes account of available infrastructure to support population growth (doctors, schools etc.), as well as access (ingress/ egress). The A34 between the M42 junction and Stratford upon Avon is inadequate to cope with significant population growth in the Hockley, Henley, Bearly, Wilmcote corridor. Adding large numbers of homes within this corridor will result in massive bottlenecks and traffic tailback in and around Henley, in particular at the A34 Warwick Rd NSEW intersection.

No

ID sylw: 96647

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr James Bird

Size of development relative to existing town and impact on social cohesion.
Road infrastructure to support this size of development has not been addressed, Henley High St, Stratford Rd North and South, and Warwick Road East and West and all single carriage way with bottle necks.
Public transport is poor in area, with train and bus routes only supporting North - South Birmingham to Stratford and only running once per hour (and often unreliable).
No visibility for how service infrastructure will address increase in population, if expanding existing Medical and Schools will impact parking which is already an issue

No

ID sylw: 96724

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Andrew Boyle

The size of the area put forward is simply just too big. It looks as though it is at least twice the size than the existing village of Henley. The existing village won't be able to cope from transport to public services. The main road running through Henley is busy enough as it is.

Other

ID sylw: 96767

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alcester Town Council

Alcester Town Council, Arrow with Weethley Parish Council, Kinwarton Parish Council, Wixford Parish Council and Great Alne Parish Council (together referred to as Alcester Parishes Group or ‘APG’) has no comment.

No

ID sylw: 96780

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Penny Jordan

Proposed planning at Little Hallend is ludicrous; we are on a single track , no through lane with very limited passing places at best. The one way access cannot sustain volumes of traffic other than the few homes here. Not only would further housing have a massive impact on the residents and general enviroment but construction traffic that would be required for building on any scale would find the access impossible, not to mention the low bridge which would be mainly impassable. Neither do we have mains drains here. The safety risks to all are extremely high.

No

ID sylw: 96833

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Renata Astle-Lunt

The proposed development of 2500 homes in Henley is an unsustainable plan that dwarves the existing settlement of 1500 homes threatening to devastate the local environment and community, putting significant strain on existing infrastructure. It would destroy natural landscapes and wildlife habitats whilst worsening existing acute traffic congestion and compromising architectural standards in this ancient town of unique character. Henley is already prone to severe flooding and increased surface runoff would overwhelm existing drainage systems worsening this even more. The community’s wellbeing depends on carefully planned, proportionate growth that respects the unique composition of the town, environmental and social considerations.

No

ID sylw: 96922

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Peter Rogers

I do not see anywhere in the draft plan justification of the volume of units or locations. Where is the market analysis to support the case? With particular reference to SG23 I do not see the need for the scale of development. There is no employment in Henley in Arden to justify the development and the occupiers will be commuters to places of work increasing the need for roads. Even to get in to Henley they will use cars and the parking issues in Henley are bad enough already. Henley requires limited development but particularly low cost/affordable.
Finally, what is the point of having a “green belt” when this proposal effectively destroys it?

No

ID sylw: 97259

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Steve Veitch

Access is limited through single track lanes with very few few passing places for development teams or proposed residents. Height restriction of rail bridge along access round is 4.1m.
Local area around proposed development is Green belt and serves farmland, equestrian and vets army activities.
Flooding risk to local area
Green belt land unsuitable for residential or commercial development.
Contravenes NPPF para. 142-144 and SoA Core Strategy Policies CS.1, CS.5 and CS.26

No

ID sylw: 97338

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr David Cooper

HIAs main road is too busy already. There have been accidents and collisions outside our house, the speed limit isn't enforced. Vibration from HGVs affect listed buildings within the conservation area. With more than one vehicle per new home the negative affects will increase. The plans funnel traffic through HIA and overwhelm the character/environment. No solutions towards parking and infrastructure problems are realistically possible with the local Health Services already at maximum capacity. HIA has lost the opportunity to increase its leisure and environmental facilities and instead will become a dormitory town where reliance on the car is inevitable.

No

ID sylw: 97340

Derbyniwyd: 13/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Miss Rachel Reid

I am concerned about the impact of 2,500 new houses being built in Henley in Arden, as it would lead to significant increases in traffic and pollution. The current infrastructure, including roads, schools, and healthcare services, is already inadequate. Additionally, the loss of green spaces threatens the quality of life and property values. I find the public transport options unreliable and insufficient for evening activities. There are also worries about utilities like water pressure and broadband. Overall, I oppose any major developments due to the lack of support for the existing community and the environment.

Yes

ID sylw: 97531

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Margaret Jeffery

N/A

No

ID sylw: 97582

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: David Gemmell

The proposal would equate to doubling the existing number of houses and would irrevocably change the entire market town.
Existing infrastructure would not be able to cope:
1. Healthcare (GP)
2. Road ( one main town road servicing all traffic that struggles with current traffic volume ). There are significant queues in the morning.
3. Flooding/drainage - the existing drains cannot cope and Henley floods. Flooding risk increased.
4. Education/schools - insufficient places to cope with proposed increase

There is no proposal to address any of the issues above. Specifically, the town cannot cope with increased traffic through the centre.

No

ID sylw: 97618

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Carol Degville

I am worried that the infrastructure will not be adequate for 2500 new homes in Henley in Arden. I therefore do not agree the houses should be built here.

No

ID sylw: 97662

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Melanie Elkington

On Green Belt which should be protected

No

ID sylw: 97684

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Ms Sara Eyre

This proposal is unsuitable for many reasons. The site is on green belt land. The access is down a single track road that has a 1.4mtr bridge and will not facilitate large vehicles. The proposal threatens biodiversity increase flood risk and fails SOA core strategy policies. There is no capacity to allow for schooling and healthcare provision . I strongly request it is removed from the plan

No

ID sylw: 97762

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Gary Jeffery

impact on green belt

No

ID sylw: 97916

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Jonathan Lunt

The proposed development of 2500 homes in Henley is an unsustainable plan that dwarves the existing settlement of 1500 homes threatening to devastate the local environment and community, putting significant strain on existing infrastructure. It would destroy natural landscapes and wildlife habitats whilst worsening existing acute traffic congestion and compromising architectural standards in this ancient town of unique character. Henley is already prone to severe flooding and increased surface runoff would overwhelm existing drainage systems worsening this even more. The community’s wellbeing depends on carefully planned, proportionate growth that respects the unique composition of the town, environmental and social considerations.

No

ID sylw: 98138

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Guy Hornsby

I do not agree with building on greenbelt land. Brownfield sites should be the only areas than could possibly be developed.

No

ID sylw: 98275

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Anne Teed

Green belt land will be destroyed.

No

ID sylw: 98332

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Daine Davis

Area is green belt and there are no "exceptional circumstances"

Yes

ID sylw: 98383

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Mike Rice

Such an increase in the size of the town, if deemed the best option for South Warwickshire as a whole, would require considerable investment in infrastructure.

Not just a new relief road, flood prevention measures, better drainage, comprehensive traffic management through Henley and sufficient parking provision within the town, it would also require new primary schools, a new medical centre and better leisure opportunities for young people.
Development should be carefully phased over the 25 years with infrastructure requirements imposed at the earliest opportunity through each phase of the development.

No

ID sylw: 98424

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Christopher Mansfield

I'm a local landowner and have concerns about an unsustainable 2400 home development in Henley-in-Arden. I do support some growth aligned with the town’s neighborhood plan. Key concerns include:

1. Existing road congestion, which worsens with accidents or events, would be exacerbated by the development.
2.Flooding risks, as heavy rain already affects their property, could increase with 2,400 new homes.
3. Insufficient infrastructure, with limited healthcare and oversubscribed schools, making it difficult to support a large influx of residents.
4. Badger set on adjacent land
They advocate for a more proportionate development approach to benefit the community

No

ID sylw: 98993

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Miss Pamela Shepherd

Major development far above the ability of Henley to support. There is a significant progressing 90+ Apartments/townhouses being developed on the former College site that will stress the local services. This proposed development would over double the scale of Henley. All community services (doctors, dentists, schools) are already stretched.

There is no effective bypass road and Henley High St is already busy and a danger to pedestrians.

At the proposed scale, a new town development, that can be newly serviced and supported would be a preferable option, to the high cost of integration and disruption to a major existing village.

No

ID sylw: 99075

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Linda Meredith

Not enough infrastructure to cope. Far too many houses to add to henley. Please do not do this to our beautiful town.

No

ID sylw: 99205

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Jonathan Rawlings

There should not be any development on the Green Belt.

No

ID sylw: 99425

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Diane Wilson

See previous comments

No

ID sylw: 99672

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Peter Delve

Proposed sites SG18 north of A46, SG23 Henley Arden and SG24 Hockley Heath which all sit on the A3400. Traffic improvements options for the A3400 and A46 island have already been investigated and discounted. Issues on the A3400 and A46 already causes dangerous rat runs through villages to get to the A46 and M40 or head via Alcester towards the M5. This are likely route to be used, due to the lack of employment options within Stratford upon Avon

No

ID sylw: 99874

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Simone Delve

I do not support any new development within Greenbelt the isn't on Brownfield land, this aligns with the National planning policy framework (NPPF) 2024 (see paragraph 144) states development on green belt is only permitted where exceptional circumstances are fully evidenced are justified. this along with other sites on or near to the A3400 will lead to increased traffic on an already congested road, leading to more accidents and a reduction in Safety.

No

ID sylw: 99928

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Geoff Cooper

Any development can only detract from Henley as a tourist destination.

No

ID sylw: 99985

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Timothy Milligan

This plan would more than double the housing and population, overwhelming already strained infrastructure, including GP services, dentists, schools, roads, and sewerage systems. The resulting run-off would be massive, causing further damage and disruption to a town already plagued by frequent flooding. This is both unreasonable and unfeasible, with potential negative consequences.
Henley-in-Arden’s unique historic charm and green surroundings make it a desirable place to live and visit. However, the scale of this development would stifle these features, inflate living costs, and destroy the town’s character, diminishing the experience for residents and visitors alike.