No

ID sylw: 105248

Derbyniwyd: 26/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Stratford upon Avon District Council

F2 – Land south of Deppers Bridge – OBJECT - capacity 4840: impact on neighbouring Southam which has already expanded considerably and suffers from impact of HS2 construction. Further significant harm to character of landscape.

No

ID sylw: 105363

Derbyniwyd: 03/03/2025

Ymatebydd: T.C. Malby FRICS

My family strongly object to the proposal for site F2 to accommodate up to 4,800 houses, believing it is entirely inappropriate for such a large-scale development. Ladbroke is a small hamlet with inadequate infrastructure, and the local road network cannot support the expected increase in traffic, leading to severe congestion. Additionally, the area suffers from regular flooding, which would worsen with new housing. The site’s location behind Listed Ladbroke Hall is cherished for its scenic views and recreational value. It is perplexing that a more suitable site has not been chosen for development.

No

ID sylw: 105365

Derbyniwyd: 03/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Dr Steve Attridge

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed new settlements, particularly F2 and F3 which are close to Ladbroke, where I live. The area is prone to flooding, as evidenced by the conditions around Depper's Bridge and Ladbroke Hall, yet your plans ignore these serious issues. The increase in housing will exacerbate flooding and road hazards. Additionally, the destruction of wildlife habitats and the anticipated traffic congestion will negatively impact our community's quality of life. People choose to live in this area for its tranquillity, and your plans threaten to disrupt that significantly.

No

ID sylw: 105370

Derbyniwyd: 03/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Frances Bradley

I am providing local area information regarding the proposed F2 and F3 sites, highlighting their unsuitability for development. Water pressure is low, necessitating pumps, and gas supply is absent. The nearby Ascote Farm, a large pig farm, causes air pollution and noise disturbances that would affect these sites with smell and noise. location. The site is an important habitats for rare species and ground-nesting birds. Local services are insufficient, with oversubscribed schools and no medical facilities. Traffic bottlenecks exist, particularly in Deppers Bridge and Southam, which would worsen with increased development.

No

ID sylw: 105373

Derbyniwyd: 03/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Sarah Tierney

I object to the planning proposal for sites F2 and F3 near my village of Ladbroke. The F2 site is unsuitable for such a large number of houses due to inadequate local services, already limited nursery and school places, and an overloaded road system during peak hours. New housing in neighbouring villages is not in demand. We are losing valuable green belt land. We moved here to escape new builds and associated issues. Our public transport and services are lacking, and sites closer to Leamington would be more appropriate for accommodating new residents.

No

ID sylw: 105402

Derbyniwyd: 03/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Christopher Tate

I strongly object to the SWLP's plan for a large housing estate near Ladbroke village, referred to as 'F2'. This proposal is poorly conceived and should be withdrawn. Firstly, the proposed homes would overwhelm local facilities, including schools and emergency services. Secondly, the rural community's character, wildlife, and tranquillity would be irreparably harmed. Lastly, the existing transport infrastructure is unsuitable for the anticipated traffic increase. The F2 site would represent a disaster for South Warwickshire, destroying heritage and landscape. These proposals must not proceed any further.

No

ID sylw: 105467

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Margaret Bosworth

I am expressing my concerns regarding the proposed candidate area F2 in the South Warwickshire Local Plan. My issues include severe flooding risks due to poorly drained fields, the destruction of wildlife habitats and footpaths vital for mental wellbeing, and the loss of good arable land crucial for food production. Additionally, the area's narrow country lanes are inadequate for increased traffic, posing dangers to pedestrians, especially children and the elderly. While I recognise the need for housing, I believe F2 is not a suitable site for development.

No

ID sylw: 105511

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Tatjana Kovac-Stacey

I am a long-term resident of Ladbroke since 2001 and strongly object to the proposed planning of new settlements in our village. My concerns include the disruptive impact of HS2 construction, the destruction of our countryside and green belt, and the negative effects on local wildlife habitats. Additionally, I worry about increased flooding due to more concrete and the immense stress already caused by HS2, which is affecting our mental health. I urge you to consider these points and preserve the beauty of Warwickshire. Once lost, it cannot be recovered.

No

ID sylw: 105522

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mark Stacey

I am writing to express my strong objection to the proposed large-scale property development in the Ladbroke area. Having lived here for many years, I am particularly concerned about the environmental impact. The land frequently becomes waterlogged in winter, leading to flooding in local areas, including Ladbroke Hall grounds and surrounding roads, which are often impassable. Additionally, this area is vital for local wildlife and contributes to the mental well-being of residents. Any development would worsen these issues and put further strain on already congested local roads.

No

ID sylw: 105597

Derbyniwyd: 04/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Martin Neal

The following comments focus on F2 but are generally equally relevant to F3.

The transport ratings should be reconsidered, with Amber ratings upgraded to Red due to inadequate road access for the proposed housing and employment traffic. The traffic increase will negatively impact cycling routes and protect Ladbroke Village requires confirmation of new road access from the A423. Additionally, the rail rating should be Red without Chiltern Railways' support. Flooding risks in F2 and F3 have not been adequately assessed, raising concerns about their viability for development in the SWLP.

No

ID sylw: 105619

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cllr Eileen Edwards

F2 – Land south of Deppers Bridge – OBJECT - capacity 4840: impact on neighbouring Southam which has already expanded considerably and suffers from impact of HS2 construction. Further significant harm to character of landscape.

No

ID sylw: 105652

Derbyniwyd: 02/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Helen Ballard

I have lived near Deppers Bridge for 25 years and have observed severe flooding in the fields, which is not reflected in your flood maps. Developing this area would exacerbate runoff and flood nearby homes. Additionally, there are unrecorded wildlife habitats, including nesting curlews and bat roosts, which would be destroyed. The narrow roads cannot accommodate the traffic from over 4,000 homes. The local rural character is vital for community wellbeing, and the fertile agricultural land is crucial for food production. There are also historical artefacts and insufficient local services to support such development.

No

ID sylw: 105689

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bernard Keavy

F2 South of Deppers Bridge - 4820 homes will impact severely on Southam which is badly affected already by HS2. This will cause even more significant harm to the character of the landscape.

No

ID sylw: 105717

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Kelly Hill

I object to the South Warwickshire local plan regarding the proposed new settlement in F2 Land South of Deppers Bridge. As a resident, I am concerned about increased traffic on our already busy road, which would pose safety risks and contribute to pollution. The development would disrupt the character of our hamlet, impacting my property value and the surrounding countryside. Deppers Bridge lacks essential amenities and public transport, making it unsuitable for a large settlement. Additionally, local wildlife and natural habitats would suffer greatly. I firmly oppose this development.

No

ID sylw: 105824

Derbyniwyd: 02/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Virginia Sharpe

I would like to object to the proposal to build 4,800 homes between Depper's Bridge and Ladbroke. My objections are
1. The B4451 road that runs through Depper's Bridge is already too narrow and suffers from bottlenecks due to parked cars and the speed control bollards. As the B4451 road continues to Southam, it is narrow with sharp bends and blind spots and cannot tolerate higher levels of traffic.
2. Access to Ladbroke from the B4451 via Harbury Road, Church Road and School Lane onto Banbury Road is a series of narrow roads that could not support high traffic flows through Ladbroke village to cut through to the A423 bypass o Banbury. It is one lane through most of the village, which is why the bypass was built.
3. The development cannot be supported by local infrastructure such as parking for shopping in Harbury or Southam, retail shops or GP services when it is now almost impossible to visit a local practice; appointments are online or by phone unless scheduled weeks in advance and there are no local walk-in centres. The closest is Coventry.
4. The fields opposite the turnoff into Harbury Rd leading to Ladbroke, which are part of the designated F2 area, regularly flood during winter and at other times of heavy rain. How will this excess water be managed to avoid flooding in other nearby locations?
5. The area that runs from Harbury through Depper's Bridge to the A423 bypass beyond Ladbroke is a quiet rural area with farms and small settlements. A building project of this size is out of keeping with the rural nature of the area.

No

ID sylw: 105849

Derbyniwyd: 04/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Andy Hay

F2/ F3 objections .
My primary objection is that building on the proposed F2 and F3 site will increase the traffic through Ladbroke dramatically . Traffic will use the narrow lanes around Ladbroke to get to the Banbury road. There are some very tight turns and a 20 MPH turn in Ladbroke that we currently have issues with speeding. The southern link out of the village will become very busy as this is on to a very fast part of the Banbury road. On the Northern link , this is currently a dangerous exit as vehicle speed along the Banbury road and there have been some accidents at this poorly lit junction. Paved Footpaths are narrow and there are vehicles constantly parked either side on the footpaths which cause their own issues to pedestrians. Farm Traffic also uses these roads and we have seen the Mega tractors block the road with both tractors and other vehicles going on to the verge to avoid each other. There are also public rights of way which are accessible but can be difficult dodging traffic as there is no footpath to get to them safely. Banbury road is already a racetrack for motor bikes on a Sunday in the summer.

The disruption and heavy vehicles use during the construction period, it would not be acceptable to use the roads around Ladbroke.

Vibration to the village of Ladbroke by extra heavy haulage would cause damage to some very old properties, including the 11th Century Church. The road are not strong enough to withstand the increased traffic this would bring. We moved to this village to escape the traffic and pollution and have a quiet weekend on return from Work.

Following the unnecessary destruction caused by the HS2 planning where the wildlife habitats was destroyed without consideration on how long it would take to recover, assurances would need to be forthcoming to secure only the areas required for the work and no extra destruction.

There are no services in Ladbroke or Deppers Bridge, the nearest ones would be Southam or Bishops, currently the service they provide is sufficient for the area. The proposed F2/F3 development would swamp this and cause issues for the current population of the area. There are also no shops or other facilities. The water and sewage facilities in the area are currently over stretched and will fail if loaded any more.

No

ID sylw: 105861

Derbyniwyd: 03/03/2025

Ymatebydd: C J L Warr

F2 would reduce access to the countryside for people in Ladbroke, Deppers Bridge and Bishops Itchington (mainly along public rights of way - PROW). F2 would urbanise the land covering PROW SM87, SM88, SM88a and SM197, also a permissive route from SM94 to the Banbury Road (preferred by the farmer to avoid walking though crops). F2 would cover the cycle route between Bishops Itchington and Ladbroke
Since F2 is located southwest of Ladbroke, the prevailing wind would bring additional atmospheric pollution to the village.
Traffic calming measures suggested by SWLP will have a detrimental impact on journeys undertaken by the residents.

No

ID sylw: 105890

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Chris Saint

Proposed new town site F2 is in an area whose rural ambiance and attractiveness in the Burton Dassett hills should be retained, notwithstanding the presence of the landfill site at Ufton and the local polo grounds. There have been reported issues with connecting all new development in this area to the National Grid

No

ID sylw: 105973

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Francesca Chase

Conservation Area: The development would intrude (or be very very close) on the conservation area in Ladbroke, potentially damaging its historical and environmental value.
Traffic and Road Access: Even with investment, the increased number of homes would lead to long-term overuse of existing country roads and worsening traffic.
Poor Transport Links: Access to nearby key towns is limited, and the development would require improved transport links to meet the increased demand.
Strain on M40 Motorway: The development would increase pressure on M40 motorway junctions, already stressed by the HS2 project, further exacerbating congestion and travel delays.
Rail Network Impact: A new station could be required in between Leamington and Banbury to accommodate the development, which would strain the already busy network.
Impact on Old Houses: Many local homes have weak foundations, which could be further compromised by construction and additional traffic.
Flooding: The development could exacerbate flooding, particularly around Depper Bridge, where flooding is already an issue.
Education Capacity: The local education system, GPs and other local amenities are already stretched, and the addition of 4,800 homes would place further strain on an already inadequate capacity as I understand this wouldn’t meet the minimum requirement of 10,000 homes.
Agricultural Land Loss: A large portion of high quality agricultural land would be lost, negatively impacting local farming - a large part of our community.
Negative Impact on Ecosystem: The construction of 4,800 homes would disrupt the local ecological system, including wildlife habitats, flora, and fauna which is strong in our area. Increased urbanisation and pollution could result in long-term environmental degradation.

In conclusion, the proposed development would place significant strain on local infrastructure, the environment, and the community, making it an unsuitable choice for this area. The cost of providing all of this in this F2 area to me, doesn’t make any financial sense and would have a very detrimental impact on such an historic area.

No

ID sylw: 105990

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Sara Copley

Firstly, the local road network comprises country lanes and the pressure of traffic from additional housing on the A423, A4451 and other lanes connecting Bishops Itchington, Deppers Bridge and Ladbroke would be unsustainable. With limited employment opportunities in this local area new housing would just create high volumes of commuters heading for Birmingham and Coventry with major negative impacts on the local environment. Also the area does not benefit from a local train station, nor would a new station be viable, creating further traffic where longer distance commuters travel to railway stations in the conurbations.

I am also concerned at the impact of flooding throughout the F2 and F3 areas having experienced the difficulties caused by water run off on local roads in my own everyday work. The impact of major housing development on the existing groundwater levels would greatly increase this problem.
As someone living in the locality I am aware of the limited provision of basic services in this rural area, GP surgeries are under major pressure, hospitals are some distance away in Warwick, Banbury or Coventry etc. Adding to the pressure on these services through major increases in the population is not, in my opinion, a viable option leading to major under provision of essential services.
The destruction of the countryside that the F2 site involve would create a major loss of biodiversity in contradiction with the stated strategic objectives.

No

ID sylw: 105992

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Stephen Copley

1) The remote rural nature of the F2 and F3 locations and the limited employment opportunities in the area will result in significant traffic flows as people would look northwards to Coventry and Birmingham for employment opportunities. The currently limited infrastructure in the area to meet medical social and educational needs also generate significant traffic flows unless major investment in infrastructure was undertaken in advance of any housebuilding activity.
2) Whilst the transport assessment for F3 is red, F2 is given as Amber and I would argue that this should also be red. The proposed F2 development would rely upon the road through Bishop Itchington to the M40 - the likely main commute route for employed residents, this road is already under pressure due to housing development in the village, with calming measures being required due to traffic volumes
A further transport limitation is the lack of railway transport, whilst a rail line runs close to the two sites there is no station and the proximity to stations at Leamington (7 miles) and Banbury (10 miles) means that a new station would be uneconomic, this would result in additional traffic flows compared to sites not so rurally situated.
3) Flooding has been an ongoing issue in and adjacent to the F2 location in Ladbroke where houses have been subject to flood, at the junction of the Ladbroke and Deppers Bridge road which becomes impassable with sustained heavy rainfall and on the road between Bishops Itchington and Ladbroke at the railway bridge.
4) The rural nature of these sites results in there being limited employment opportunities in the locality - limited to Southam and local farm based businesses, with major employers being to the north of in Coventry and Birmingham. New settlements in F2/F3 locations would not meet the strategic objectives of the Council in this respect.

5) Given the rural nature of the F2/F3 locations strategic objectives with regard to increasing biodiversity clearly cannot be met as the natural environment would be destroyed. The boundary of the F2 site abuts the Ladbroke conservation area with its Grade I church very close to the development area and Grade II houses adjacent to the village roads. The proximity of the F2 development and the traffic generated would seriously impact the local environment.

No

ID sylw: 106052

Derbyniwyd: 21/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Sarah Kempa

I would like the express my concern for the plans to develop the beautiful countryside in the local vicinity of Bishops Itchington.

As a local resident, I can attest for the disruption that increasing number of housing and industrial developments will cause. This is a small village, with narrow roads, often single carriageways and the estimated 6000 additional houses in the local area (numbers provided by the Bishops Itchington PC) will devastate the ease of navigation for the current residents. Without significant improvements and investments to the existing roads, sewage and amenities, it will turn this lovely village into an overcrowded area.

There are poor links to local towns like Leamington and Warwick, and with the regulations on affordable housing/social housing, whose residents are significantly less likely to be car-owners, surely somewhere closer to the bigger towns, with better public transport links would be more suitable? In addition, the increased traffic will undoubtedly hinder the agricultural transport needed between fields and farms.

In the local countryside, there are hedgehogs and other protected wildlife, such as tawny owls, bats, and other birds of prey. There is very little regard for nature when developing these plans, this is their home too and we are already increasingly infiltrating on their space.

I can never understand why the first call is to develop green spaces, rather than abundant and abandoned brownfield sites, of which there are plenty in places such as Coventry. Incentives need to be offered to developers to choose these sites rather than countryside.

I urge you to reconsider the current excessive plans as it is not wanted by the vast majority of local residents, who elected you to serve them and their best interests.

No

ID sylw: 106062

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Nick & Erica Kemp

Nifer y bobl: 2

Ref SO1: The site is not a sustainable location. Whilst the site is close to a railway line, there is no immediate access to a station. This means any residents would be reliant upon motor vehicles.

Health and Education Services as well as community facilities are non existent in the area. Residents will need to travel to Southam, Leamington or Banbury to access these facilities. Therefore they will require a car or a much improved Bus Service.
Ref SO2 & 3: Whilst we appreciate that some of the infrastructure would come with a new settlement, this rural site would not have any existing infrastructure in place when the development commences.

Transport
Rated in the reports as Amber TRANSPORT should be Red.

SO4-The opportunities for jobs lie towards the North of the District, in Birmingham and Coventry.This site is a considerable distance from these areas, and also from any Strategic Growth Locations in the Emerging Spatial Growth Strategy Options. As there is no railway station near this site, residents would need to travel by car to get to these economic activity areas; this is not sustainable and not within the Strategic Objectives.
SO6- Biodiversity will not be encouraged or increased with more development.
SO5- Most of the site contains agricultural fields and not efficient use of land.
SO9- Many tourists will want to stay at Stratford, Warwick, Oxford or the Cotswolds.
SO11-Poor choice in terms of transport.
SO12- Building a new settlement on existing agricultural land neither protects nor enhances our environmental assets.
There are flooding issues on the site.

No

ID sylw: 106086

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Terry Payne

Surrounding roads - I have experienced the local roads at all sorts of times and all days. They are already very busy, Bishops Itchington & the route to the M40 being awful with congestion at all times. The route into Leamington already being majorly disturbed due to HS2 and the route to Warwick into Warwick already taking upwards of 40 minutes in rush hour.

An additional 4800 home and probably another 6000-7000 road users all heading out onto the local roads is just not going to work.

Flood risks - after a period of wet weather the corner where Harbury Road meets Deppers bridge turns into a reservoir and Harbury Road could be easy mistaken for a river. Ladbroke in general historically does not cope well with heavy and/or persistent rainfall. As you’ll know the proposed plans of F2 is largely on hilly terrain so therefore the knock-on effect of this is going to put the properties downhill at even more risk of serious flooding.

I believe there are better options with existing infrastructure which make much more sense. Also better prepared geographically, and also financially better for the tax payer.

Other

ID sylw: 106387

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Pauline Long

I’m writing as a local resident of Ladbroke Village as we have been invited to comment on the planned ‘F2’ and ‘F3’ housing development proposals.
I do have some concerns that I feel I need to be considered:

• The road network linking where the proposed sites are to the main A423 would directly bring more traffic through the village. There are already pockets of incredibly busy times around rush hour and there are already a lot of near misses and accidents on the country roads.
• The road network around Ladbroke village is not designed to cope with large traffic and HGV’s, the roads are too narrow, especially for vehicles to pass safely. This especially applies to the bridge in the village.
• There have already been deaths and numerous accidents where vehicles join the A423 from Ladbroke Village, the dangers of more traffic using the village as a cut through need to be considered.
• Southam would be the local town to many of these new houses and the parking/shops/doctors/dentists and local infrastructure are hardly able to cope now with the traffic and footfall from the local area, increasing this by another 11000 houses, with potentially another 33,000 people (based on 3 people per household) would just not be feasible.
I do have other concerns, but these would be my immediate thoughts for consideration.

Other

ID sylw: 106937

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Historic England

No designated heritage assets within the site.

But CONCERNS: setting of Ladbroke Conservation Area to NE & several LBs including GI Church of All Saints.

GII LB Deppers Bridge Farmhouse immediately to north & GII* The Cottage & GII Church of St. Michael in village of Bishops Itchington to SW.

No SMs with the site. Ladbroke is one of the 43 settlements recorded in ‘Turning the Plough’ as one of the best surviving examples of a medieval township field system within the project area of 2000 settlements.

There will be a need to seek preservation of this significance.

Recommend: HIA prior to allocation.

Other

ID sylw: 107322

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Stratford-on-Avon District Social Inclusion Partnership

New and no connections (rail) - F1, F2, F3, No rail links at present, accessible to employment in Banbury/L/Spa but geographically isolated and potentially limited access to employment.

No

ID sylw: 107442

Derbyniwyd: 16/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Moreton Morrell Parish Council

capacity 4840: impact on neighbouring Southam which has already expanded considerably and suffers from impact of HS2 construction. Further significant harm to character of landscape.

No

ID sylw: 107564

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Jackie Chapman

We disagree with including F2 as a potential settlement location. It does not conform with the SWLP Strategic Objectives.

SO1: Unsustainable location. While F2 is close to a railway line, the nearest station is in Leamington Spa, 6 miles away. A new railway station is not viable. Residents would therefore travel via road to other stations. Health, education and community facilities are non-existent. Residents will travel to Southam, Leamington or Banbury to access facilities. They will require a car or a much-improved bus service.

SO2 & 3: No existing infrastructure. It could be provided as part of the new settlement but phasing and funding is a concern. Pressure would be placed on remote rural communities for many years until infrastructure is delivered and additional car journeys would be generated. See the example of Gaydon/Lighthorne Heath and the lack of an on-site Doctor’s surgery until 2028, which has led to strain on existing infrastructure elsewhere.

SO4: The greatest job opportunities are to the North in Birmingham and Coventry. F2 is distant from these area and all the Strategic Growth Locations. Residents would travel by car to access economic activity areas. The impacts of HS2 onrail traffic are uncertain and it was never designed or intended to assist travel from this area outwards, and to Coventry in particular.

Ref SO6: Biodiversity is harmed by building over open countryside. Excess car journeys and fossil fuel usage harm the environment.

Ref SO5: Use of agricultural fields in an isolated location is not efficient use of land and buildings. Significant re-use of previously-used land and buildings is not possible here. The site is adjacent to Bishop’s Hill, a recent housing development itself lacking community infrastructure. The area is bounded by flood zones to the NW and SE.

Ref SO9: F2 is some distance from major local tourist destinations so it is unlikely many tourists would stay there.

Ref SO11: The Jacob’s Transport Assessment shows this site is a poor choice. It would require significant infrastructure investment. Other sites would require less significant infrastructure and have less financial/environmental cost.

Ref SO12: A new settlement on existing agricultural land neither protects nor enhances environmental assets. Existing solar PV sites would sterilise continuity of any settlement. F2 should be removed from the plan to protect what already exists and allow opportunities for improving the green space network and exploring other biodiversity initiatives.

Other

ID sylw: 107714

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Debra Neal

I live in Ladbroke, Warwickshire. I have the following responses to your recent request for input on the South Warwickshire Local Plan.

Flooding

Living in Ladbroke I suffered, in 2007, the consequences of flooding. A large element of the flooding was run off from the fields around the village. In the following years Warwickshire Council were able to help householders with some mitigation works.

There has been no investment in flood alleviation to manage the run off from agricultural land and new housing in F2 would need to be protected. The area that would be unavailable needs to recognised in the calculation of the number of houses that could be developed in F2. The SWLP documents already recognise the risk for F3.

D.7.2 Surface Water Flood Risk compared with local experience would appear to underestimate risk and the statement “negligible” impact needs to be reviewed.

Regulation 18 (Issues and Options) SA of the SWLP – Appendix D: New Settlements

Appendix C_New Settlements_24_191224LB.docx)


Wildlife

I strongly support the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust position on the potential negative impacts of the SWLP.

· With regard to Policy 37 – Nature recovery strategy the draft policy is too weak and more ambitious targets are needed if 30% is to be achieved by 2030.

· Policy 42 – Trees, hedges, woodland the plan needs to set a tree canopy target

· Local wildlife sites – F2 includes Deppers Bridge Meadow PLWS which appears not to have been considered in selecting the site.

Furthermore, in its current form the Local Plan contains no push for increasing biodiversity, which is essential for the health of the natural environment in South Warwickshire and beyond.

Priority habitat has not been properly valued in the SWLP. Settlements C1 and F2 contain the highest percentage of priority habitat within their indicative boundaries, approximately 6.7% of New Settlement F2 coinciding with deciduous woodland and good quality semi-improved grassland. For the long term benefits of South Warwickshire these lands need to be protected and not used for housing.

R18 SA of the SWLP: Preferred Options – Appendix C: New settlements