No

ID sylw: 99573

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Ann Brown

The proposed site for development is located entirely within the Green Belt, an area intended to prevent urban sprawl and protect wildlife habitats while providing access to the countryside. There are concerns that the plan for a new settlement north of Stratford-upon-Avon may threaten to undermine this essential Green Belt, bringing urbanization closer to the town.
The suitability of the land earmarked for this new settlement has been questioned, as the few homes currently in Pathlow rely on septic tanks for waste management and are not connected to a mains sewage system.
the proposed site is known to experience flooding for significant portions of the year, affecting the usability of adjacent fields. It is likely that this development would exacerbate runoff issues, potentially increasing flooding risks for local landmarks like Mary Arden’s Farm and impacting nearby areas that are already dealing with recurrent flooding.
The employment prospects in Stratford appear to be limited, with many young graduates reportedly leaving the area in search of work due to the lack of a nearby university. Job opportunities are largely confined to seasonal agricultural and hospitality roles that depend heavily on tourism. It seems that residents of this new settlement would likely need to commute outside the region for employment. The local transportation options are viewed as insufficient, with the two train stations primarily servicing routes to Stratford-upon-Avon and infrequent train services to towns such as Leamington, Warwick, Birmingham, or London. Many residents might find themselves relying on cars, potentially contributing to congestion on local roads.
The road connections to the proposed settlement are perceived as inadequate, with the canal and railway creating constraints on access.
The destruction of Green Belt land could eliminate habitats for many species and disrupt essential wildlife corridors.

No

ID sylw: 99582

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Lucy Bassett

South Warwickshire’s new housing developments pose significant concerns. These projects threaten our precious green belt, increasing flooding risks and causing irreversible biodiversity loss. Protected trees, vital for wildlife and air quality, are being sacrificed for unnecessary expansion. Our countryside is disappearing under concrete, despite existing infrastructure struggling to cope. Local communities face increased traffic, strain on public services, and the loss of natural spaces essential for wellbeing. Sustainable alternatives must be prioritised over relentless development that benefits developers more than residents. We need to protect South Warwickshire’s natural heritage before it’s lost forever.

No

ID sylw: 99585

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Naeem Alvi-Assinder

I strongly object to the Wilmcote and Bearley site due to severe flood risks and global heritage destruction. Stratford District Council has already classified Wilmcote as a high-risk flood zone, and this development will worsen surface runoff, putting the villages and Stratford itself at greater risk. Furthermore, Mary Arden’s Farm, a Grade I-listed heritage site, will suffer from pollution, traffic vibrations threatening its foundations and tourism revenue will decline—who wants a Shakespearean tour through a housing estate? With better transport links and none of these issues, Leamington and Hatton are far more suitable locations.

No

ID sylw: 99594

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Anna Assinder

I strongly object to the BW site, which ignores better locations like Leamington and Hatton, with mainline rail links and better infrastructure.

Stratford District Council classifies Wilmcote as a high-risk flood area, and building 6,700 houses on Mercia Mudstone will increase surface runoff, worsening flooding in Aston Cantlow, Great Alne, and Alcester.

Mary Arden’s Farm, 482m from the site, will suffer pollution and road vibrations from 10,000+ extra cars, risking structural damage. Tourism revenue (80,000+ visitors in 2014) will decline from this being a concrete jungle.

At £250M+ in road costs, this plan is financially unviable.
It must be rejected.

Yes

ID sylw: 99617

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Martin Grubb

I feel strongly that New Settlements must be the way forward as they can be fully developed with thought rather than blistering onto Stratford - or indeed the other towns.

In this case Bearley and Wilmcote lie to the north of Stratford, with road and rail links both back into town but more significantly to Birmingham and Coventry - and hence work

No

ID sylw: 99728

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Peter Delve

- I do not support the BW new settlement it is totally unsuitable for development
- The BW site is split by the fast and dangerous A3400. It floods regularly, risking flooding half of Bearley houses.
- It would damage a precious SSSI and protected wildlife, merge and destroy the villages of Bearley and Wilmcote.
- Bearley and Wilmcote would become Stratford’s northern suburb.
- 100% of the BW settlement is within Greenbelt, instead the seven non-Green Belt sites should be developed, as guidance with the NPPF 2024.
- Evidence used to support BW is wrong e.g. missing rail line.

No

ID sylw: 99743

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr David Brown

Traffic concerns
Green Belt should be protected
Wildlife concerns
Lack of local jobs
Sewerage issues
Heritage concerns

Yes

ID sylw: 99767

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Robin Hanick

Makes more sense with more direct access to existing infrastructure

No

ID sylw: 99805

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Owen Wilcox

A settlement of this size here is ridiculous.
The local infastructure can not support this proposal.

Yes

ID sylw: 99858

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Jane Hanick

I only support this if it avoids further traffic passing through Stratford Upon Avon. The area would seem to be better located for access to existing infrastructure.

No

ID sylw: 99892

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Jacques Fourie

The current infrastructure at Wilmcote is neither suitable nor appropriate for the proposed development.

The roads are all small country roads which as it stands struggles to handle local traffic. Substantial population increase would make the roads extremely congested and add to cost of local businesses.

There are a lack of educational institutions to support a massive surge in population.

Serious incidents will mostly likely be directed towards Warwick. This will be a problem as the hospital will be overloaded and secondly severe congestion as per my first point would put the health and safety of residents at risk.

No

ID sylw: 99896

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Sarah Pugh

Wilmcote & Bearley are in green belt land. Keep our countryside as countryside and instead build onto already existing conurbations.
Insufficient facilities to support inhabitants of 6,700 houses.
It’s already hard to get out onto the A3400 let alone with 1000s more cars there.
Traffic gets detoured through Wilmcote when A46 closed so this would bring the village to gridlock.
Hedgerows would be destroyed, wildlife disrupted and destroyed as a result of building.
Wilmcote is high risk for flooding and more houses will cause more issues with flooding.
The station bridge already has subsidence from lack of drainage.

No

ID sylw: 99934

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Emily Fourie

The proposed building of new homes in the area of Wilmcote and Bearley is unsuitable for the following reasons:
- results in major urbanisation of the green belt; in direct contradiction to the purpose of green belt protection
- destroying the historic character of two villages; of which Wilmcote hosts a key historic sight of international repute (Mary Arden Farm)
- creation of a massive resident population reliant on a commute to major cities (due to limited local employment) which places unsupportable strain on the environment and road/rail infrastructure

No

ID sylw: 99935

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Simone Delve

I do not support the BW new settlement it is totally unsuitable for development
The BW site is split by the fast and dangerous A3400. It floods regularly, risking flooding half of Bearley houses.
It would damage a precious SSSI and protected wildlife, merge and destroy the villages of Bearley and Wilmcote.
Bearley and Wilmcote would become Stratford’s northern suburb.
100% of BW the BW is within Greenbelt, instead only the seven non-Green Belt sites which would provide upto 46,500 should be developed, as guidance with the NPPF 2024.
Much evidence used to support BW is wrong

No

ID sylw: 99946

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Steve Cox

The proposed development on land surrounding Wilmcote and Bealey is a disastrous risk to flooding, this area has water constantly saturating the land as it stands.
Ridiculous to consider developing this area when the infrastructure cannot manage current demands on utilities, GP surgeries, schools, hospitals.
This development is ill conceived and not sustainable.

No

ID sylw: 100042

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Miss Sally Bevan

I do not agree with the proposals.
The infrastructure is not in place
The roads are already congested
The scale of the proposal will destroy the countryside and important habitat for wildlife
The proposed site would have a negative impact on the environment and increase pollution

No

ID sylw: 100068

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Jessica Nash

I am opposed to this plan as the proposed development would have an extremely detrimental effect on the surrounding villages by overwhelming the local infrastructure and taking away a beautiful piece of countryside. It would also have a devastating impact on the local wildlife, destroying habitats and creating light and noise pollution.

No

ID sylw: 100109

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Susan Harrison

This is NOT a more suitable site. Building on the green belt here will cause urban sprall and eventually join to Stratford. Despite proposals to include additional schools and primary care facilities this would need funding, that isn't available, by the ICS and DoE. The land proposed floods and will affect local ecology. Travel infrastructure will not cope and the rail network not fit for purpose. Additionally part of the proposed land cannot be accessed. Only reason preferred is because the land owners are engaged & want to make money

No

ID sylw: 100132

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Martin Mitchell

You are proposing to develop or seriously effect areas that are::- Green belt, nature reserves, SSSI sites bat's, owls,, every form of wildlife, woodland rare wildflowers, Stratford depends on tourism who would want to approach via effectively a new town to visit a small historic place in the middle, you would look at a map and say forget it, we also have at the moment farmers growing food for us all to eat, that will be gone for ever, who ever thought it up must be insane as it's a totally disgusting ,ridiculous and unnecessary proposal

No

ID sylw: 100148

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Adam Rafferty

I severely object to this proposal as it will ruin the country side and habitat for wildlife, which is already under threat
There is already an issue with traffic volume which would be exacerbated by this development
The area already has flooding issues
The development with negatively impact pollution levels

No

ID sylw: 100219

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mx Kate Fraser

I would like to express my concerns regarding the proposed settlement and its potential impact on our community and environment. First and foremost, the current road connections to the site raise significant issues. The reliance on the A3400 (Birmingham Road) poses challenges, especially during inclement weather when flooding can occur under the railway bridge at Bearley. Additionally, the journey north to the M40 requires navigating through historic villages like Wootton Wawen and Henley at a 30 mph speed limit. This route is already under strain from tourist traffic, particularly on weekends, and the roundabout connecting the A3400 to the A46 is known to experience delays during peak hours. Introducing a new settlement could exacerbate these existing traffic issues and increase the risk of accidents, particularly around Pathlow, where many drivers are already taking shortcuts through Wilmcote.
Another significant concern is that the proposed site is located within the Green Belt, which is intended to protect our countryside, preserve wildlife habitats, and maintain the character of our communities. Building a new settlement north of Stratford-upon-Avon would encroach upon this vital area, stretching urban development into the villages of Wilmcote and Bearley, as well as the hamlet of Pathlow. This could fundamentally alter the character of these villages and their sense of community.
Development in this Green Belt area could disrupt habitats for many species and wildlife corridors.
Additionally, the job market in Stratford is a concern for many residents. With limited local opportunities and no nearby university, young graduates often feel compelled to leave in search of better employment.
Many homes in Pathlow depend on septic tanks due to the lack of a mains sewage system, which raises concerns about waste management.
Furthermore, the proposed site is prone to flooding for a considerable portion of the year.
I urge all stakeholders to carefully consider these concerns as we move forward. Our community, environment, and heritage are precious, and we must work together to protect them for future generations.

No

ID sylw: 100224

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Lorraine Grocott

The land allocation would not be large enough to create a sustainable community so the residents would find themselves travelling into Stratford Town via Birmingham road for their needs, adding to the congestion. The development is in greenbelt area and adds to urban sprawl between Stratford and Wilmcote.

Yes

ID sylw: 100233

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr John Kalinski

Good strategic opportunity to support existing need for additional secondary school places and reduce demand at Stratford School.
Good employment opportunities compared to other comparable sites, and distance to other settlements helps ensure the successful establishment of the new settlement.

No

ID sylw: 100283

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr peter spreadbury

Traffic in all directions to/from this site will be a very substantial burden on all local roads considering the likely 10,000+ additional vehicle movements to/from this new settlement. There is absolutely no way to build sufficient road infrastructure to service this load. I have explained this in detail in my comment.

No

ID sylw: 100305

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Adam Precelton

This proposal would lead to decimation of our area. Our community already suffers disruptive flooding, which can only get worse with the proposed building. The surrounding roads are already busy, with traffic jams commonplace and our village is already used as a ratrun for drivers trying to avoid the A46/A34. Our region is a biodiverse farm oriented green belt ecosystem, which will all be lost - forever, being replaced by concrete sprawl. There is precious little infrastructure for our residents currently and cannot support over a 2000% increase in population. Please, look elsewhere for your development plans.

No

ID sylw: 100314

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Miss Rachel Fielden

There will be a huge detrimental affect on wildlife & protected species in this area - we should be preserving these habitats and areas for future generations, not covering them in tarmac and houses.
* There will be an irreversible impact on the open landscape enjoyed from this section of the county
* The greenbelt land & special landscape area is a key asset to the community & turning the area into an urban one takes this away.
The town has no infrastructure to support this number of houses and thus people/cars - it already can’t cope

No

ID sylw: 100390

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Toby Shields

I firmly believe that the development of the new homes would be an incredibly sad thing to happen, spoiling a beautiful area. It is clear that many more houses are needed in this country to ensure everyone has somewhere to call home, yet the solution is not 1000’s of soulless, unaffordable new builds serving only to line the pockets of developers and landlords alike whilst harming the landscape, the pre-existing communities and the wildlife. Not only does this go against the government’s commitment to preserving Green Belt land, but more importantly, against our collective responsibility to others and the planet.

No

ID sylw: 100413

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Max Weston

I strongly oppose the inclusion of Bearley as a potential site for large-scale development. Bearley is a small rural village within the Green Belt, which must be protected from urban sprawl. Such proposals in or around Bearley are completely innapropriate. The area lacks essential infrastructure, and Stratford’s roads are already heavily congested. Additionally, Bearley has suffered severe flooding in recent years, which further development would worsen. Allowing this designation risks irreversible harm to the village’s character, environment, and community. I urge you to remove Bearley from consideration and focus on more suitable, sustainable locations.

No

ID sylw: 100423

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Ms Aimee Carter

This is beautiful area and development should not be considered.
There are far beet alternatives available within the plan

No

ID sylw: 100478

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Miss Fiona Pattinson

Inappropriate development of Green Belt Land
Destroying wildlife habitats and corridors
An alarming lack of infrastructure for a new development
Noise pollution
Reduction of air quality
Thousands more cars on roads that cannot cope, namely the A46 and A3400
Destruction of trees and hedges thus destroying biodiversity
Building thousands of houses is not in keeping within the historic village of Bearley