No

ID sylw: 103009

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Miss Carole Waters

I oppose the proposed development at Bearley and Wilmcote and am in full support of the objection submitted by the Wilmcote Action Group. Predominantly, but not exhaustively, the reasons are that the proposal is neither sustainable nor financially viable, particularly in respect to the transport infrastructure. Flood risk posed by the proposed extensive urbanisation will be catastrophic. Destruction of the Green Belt land would be detrimental to the environment and this is unjustifiable as is the loss of potential food production. Erosion of heritage assets, flora and fauna, habitat and biodiversity is an unthinkable loss for us and future generations.

No

ID sylw: 103035

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Miss Fiona MacKay

My family has lived in Pathlow for over 40 years. Despite increasing levels of traffic our home is still considered a peaceful retreat in rural Warwickshire, surrounded by open countryside and diverse wildlife. With the added benefit of a historic village nearby, in particular Mary Arden’s farm. The proposed new settlement would utterly destroy the natural environment around Pathlow forever. And to build thousands of houses in such close proximity to one of the prime Shakespeare properties would be unthinkable.

Yes

ID sylw: 103087

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Severn Trent Water

This development will likely require treatment at Stratford - Milcote (STW) Treatment Works, this Wastewater Treatment Works has low capacity constraints and low environmental constraints. Due to the size of the development, it is recommended that network upgrades will be required, alongside hydraulic modelling and engagement with STW. Overall this development site is considered a lower risk location.

No

ID sylw: 103093

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Amanda O'Leary

Not suitable location due to traffic congestion and small surrounding roads, tourism, green belt, heritage and train station too small.

No

ID sylw: 103165

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Nick Isaac

Roads are inadequate. Bottlenecks already in Henley to North and Birmingham Rd in Stratford to South.
Trains are infrequent and slow with no parking at stations.
Buses are infrequent and regularly cancelled.
Increased run off will increase flood risk to Wilmcote and Alne valley via brook along Salter's Lane.
A significant piece of greenbelt will be lost to detriment of wildlife and mental health of existing Bearley and Wilmcote residents.
There will increased risk of development along the A3400 all the way from Henley to Stratford. only 2 small gaps will remain after this development.

No

ID sylw: 103174

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Alison Lorimer

Greenbelt, footpaths, biodiversity and wildlife habitats preservation a priority to reduce urban creep/sprawl and for wellbeing. The proposed BW development, a New Settlement, without a centre bisected by the A3400 and therefore, not a community and the size proposed is out of proportion with surrounding area. Most congested route into Stratford. Wilmcote is of historic, tourist and educational interest due to William Shakespeare and this will not compliment this. Rural roads flood regularly, are damaged and not well maintained, narrow, unpaved and unsuitable for many vehicles. Rat runs exacerbated when issues on A46, M40, M42 & M5 will get worse.

No

ID sylw: 103220

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Neal Appleton

Unless the A46 is upgraded, Bearley and Wilmcote are a poor choice for substantial settlement growth.

No

ID sylw: 103249

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Miss Laura Dawkes

I absolutely do not agree with the proposed New Settlement Location BW for inclusion within the plan. As a young person, currently living in Wilmcote and working in Stratford upon Avon, I believe that the construction of over 6500 new homes will significantly negatively impact the village and other surrounding villages & landscapes in a number. I decided to purchase a property within the village 6 years ago because of the quiet, peaceful village location and the small local community. This will change drastically if the construction of over 6500 properties goes ahead. I believe that the people who have already invested and settled within the surrounding villages have the right to enjoy the communities in which they have decided to live in, for the reasons they've decided to do so. I currently work within residential estate agency and have done for the last 8 years so have a fair understanding of the impact of a new development of this size and nature has on existing properties within the close proximity. Many people look to purchase property within Wilmcote / Pathlow / Bearley due to the small, rural village community and therefore the construction of a 'village' right on the doorstep will undoubtedly have a negative effect on the price and desirability of existing homes and communities.
I am also incredibly against the construction of such a site on current Green Belt land. Other sites that have been proposed are not within Green Belt land and are therefore far more suitable. This proposed development would impact incredibly heavily on the natural countryside and wildlife habitats, which need to be protected as much as possible. The flood risk would also be severe as, as far as I'm aware, SDC already deem Wilmcote to be 'high risk' flood zone so building on flood plains and farmland that is used as soak away would threaten the surrounding villages.
As someone who travels to and from my place of work in Stratford 6 days a week, as well as for shopping / leisure / social / family reasons, my biggest concern of this development is the impact it will have on traffic and travel. Travelling in to Stratford at peak times, doing a 4 mile journey, can often take upward of 30 minutes at the moment. Adding traffic of over 6500 homes (likely a further 13,000 cars) will cause unmanageable and untenable congestion and make it almost impossible to travel to travel to and from work. I have to travel to work using my car as I need my car during work hours. The local train stations (Wilmcote and Bearley) are currently unfit to support a huge new settlement - neither Wilmcote or Bearley have a ticket office and Wilmcote has no parking and limited services. Adding a development of this size simply cannot cope without significant and extremely costly and highly disruptive improvements to infrastructure, roads improvements, traffic management and amenities (doctors, schools etc).

No

ID sylw: 103283

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Jennifer Bailey

I feel that the local community will be overwhelmed by the addition of almost 7000 new homes, a population of approx 20000 people. The impact of the increased traffic
on our rural roads and lanes is beyond
comprehension. The impact on Stratford and it’s surrounding
countryside will deter visitors to what was once a rural market town.
The current infrastructure can not cope with the present population. Adding another 20000 people can only bring chaos and misery to all.

No

ID sylw: 103291

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Katja Stoddart

The entire settlement sits in the green belt and on BMV land. It would absorb Bearley, Pathlow and Wilmcote into a single settlement. The scale of the development is out of proportion with existing settlements. Trains/railtracks are limited. The WM Rail Investment Strategy does not cover proposed settlement capacity increases, nor station facilities. The settlemetn will impact on historic Wilmote and Bearley heritage. Already Wilmcote is a rat run for traffic problems on the A46, the settlement will add to traffic pressure on A46, A3400. It sits in an area of high flood risk. Cycling facilities unlikely to be sufficient.

No

ID sylw: 103335

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Charlie Player

I do not believe this area would be suitable for what is proposed for a number of reasons:
- frequent flooding
- transport infrastructure already at/past capacity
- threatens the biodiversity of the area
- raises concerns regarding child safety in and around the houses

No

ID sylw: 103349

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Miss Tina Robinson

Wilmcote is too small to accommodate the additional traffic and I fear for the train bridge and whether it could withstand that amount of weight daily. It wasn’t built for it. Also the people who wish to learn to ride a horse, villages are perfect, this would stop. It would be crazy to build that many near a village. One road in and one road out practically which are not wide roads and no traffic lights to control traffic. Bad for the environment in general. So much car emissions

No

ID sylw: 103393

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Graeme Roberts

Infrastructure unsuitable. Provide more roads, better public transport and more schools and shops before you inflict any more housing on us.

No

ID sylw: 103397

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Harley Stoddart

The entire settlement sits in the green belt and on BMV land. It would absorb Bearley, Pathlow and Wilmcote into a single settlement. The scale of the development is out of proportion with existing settlements. Trains/railtracks are limited. The WM Rail Investment Strategy does not cover proposed settlement capacity increases, nor station facilities. The settlemetn will impact on historic Wilmote and Bearley heritage. Already Wilmcote is a rat run for traffic problems on the A46, the settlement will add to traffic pressure on A46, A3400. It sits in an area of high flood risk. Cycling facilities unlikely to be sufficient.

No

ID sylw: 103408

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Daniel Hancocks

I think that it would be bad for the local community and that it would cause excessive congestion in Stratford and the local area where there is not enough transport infrastructure to support it. The train station is too small to support a larger population and there is very little in the way of public transport other population centers. The large amount of cars traveling through small villages which would not be able to cope with the increased traffic.

No

ID sylw: 103472

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Anthony O'Leary

My objection is to the amount of Houses being built. The area will join the two villages and will cause havoc on the roadways. Surely smaller allocations of properties spread throughout different areas would be better.
Wilmcote has the beautiful Mary Ardens farm, such a shame that this should get lost in urban sprawl. A lot of wild life is also going to be affected.

No

ID sylw: 103493

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr ian shenton

The impact of this development on other villages , let alone Bearly & Wilmcote would be disastrous as
infrastructure for such a big expansion is not in place, indicated and unlcear
The impact of traffic would be against the climate change agenda as
the impact of at least 5,600 vehicles on the A3400 would impact at the crossroads in Henley,, all the way through to Stratford which is already blocked with traffic due to the Clopton Bridge
No guarantee that new residents will use public transport which is one of the underpinning reasons for this site

Yes

ID sylw: 103537

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Jack Casey

This new settlement is the most suitable option for a new settlement in the district. This location benefits from existing excellent road network as well as two accessible train stations connecting to the key employment areas in the district. The unique nature of 4 landowners being able deliver a new settlement. There are little to no constraints on this site and has the added benefit of being able to bring land forward for development early due to its locality to existing services and facilities.

No

ID sylw: 103579

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Oli Lorimer

Greenbelt, footpaths, biodiversity and wildlife habitats preservation a priority to reduce urban creep/sprawl and for wellbeing. The proposed BW development, a New Settlement, without a centre bisected by the A3400, not a community, the size proposed is out of proportion with surrounding area. Most congested route into Stratford. Canal towpath poorly maintained cycle route. Wilmcote is of historic, tourist and educational interest due to William Shakespeare and this will not compliment this. Rural roads flood regularly, are damaged, not well maintained, narrow, unpaved, unsuitable for many vehicles. Rat runs exacerbated when issues on A46, M40, M42 & M5 will worsen.

No

ID sylw: 103615

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Philip Wall

Too big an impact on greenbelt / agricultural land

No

ID sylw: 103619

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr John Webb

The current infrastructure is inadequate for a development of this size. At the moment there is not enough car space at the railway station for villages let alone from any new development. The Birmingham road into Stratford struggles to cope with the traffic at peak times now and there is not enough parking in Stratford . A3400 through Henley is not suitable for the volume of traffic that would travel to the M40.
It is already difficult to register with a doctors or dentist and the A&E at Warwick hospital is already stretched to capacity a lot of the time.

Yes

ID sylw: 103750

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Deborah Carter

By prioritising sustainable, non-Green Belt sites, housing can be delivered responsibly—without destroying the countryside, harming biodiversity, or overwhelming local services.

No

ID sylw: 103754

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Dominic Lorimer

Greenbelt, footpaths, biodiversity and wildlife habitats preservation a priority to reduce urban creep/sprawl and for wellbeing. The proposed BW development, a New Settlement, without a centre bisected by the A3400 and therefore, not a community and the size proposed is out of proportion with surrounding area. Most congested route into Stratford. Wilmcote is of historic, tourist and educational interest due to William Shakespeare and this will not compliment this. Rural roads flood regularly, are damaged and not well maintained, narrow, unpaved and unsuitable for many vehicles. Rat runs exacerbated when issues on A46, M40, M42 & M5 will get worse.

Yes

ID sylw: 103791

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Anna-Marie Hlustik

This location has good transport links. It is north of the river with easy access to the A46, M40 and M42 without having to cross either of the heavily congested Stratford bridges. It is also close to the Park and Ride and Stratford Parkway Railway Station and there are two active rail stations at Wilmcote and Bearley.

The secondary schools at Stratford, Alcester and Henley are all north of the river, so easily accessible from this site, again without having to cross the heavily congested River Avon bridges.

Yes

ID sylw: 103794

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Carol Jones

New Settlements are preferable to spatial growth areas, as the appropriate infrastructure and amenities will be provided, rather than adding additional volume to already over stretched existing facilities in spatial growth areas.

No

ID sylw: 103795

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Dr Mary Manandhar

This proposal will irretrievably destroy the rural communities divided on both side of the already dangerous A3400. It will decimate wildlife corridors and further diminish biodiversity and wildlife corridors in Green Belt land which runs counter to the national Local Nature Recovery Strategies. That level of development and housing will hugely increase road traffic on already overloaded village roads with even more traffic, pollution, noise and accident risk. A complete switch to green energy public transport and active travel infrastructure would be critical. Local services (schools, Doctors, water) will not be able to cope.

No

ID sylw: 103813

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Micheal Dylan

A3400 and A46 are not suitable for additional traffic and the congestion that additional cars and lorries will bring. This will impact on the established village as lanes will be used as rat runs, with lanes being unsuitable for traffic volume. Impact on Tourism as historic village centre in Wilmcote will be spoiled.Flood issues potential increase in featherbed lane as vehicles wash flood water into houses as they pass them. Strength of railway and canal bridge will be challenged with additional cars/ lorries. Blue Clay (in geology report) in field alongside Featherbed lane, expense of building on this needs considering

No

ID sylw: 103848

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Michael Dickaty

The influx of additional vehicles (I would estimate at least 7000) would have a detrimental effect on air quality in the surrounding locality, and lead to increased safety risks.
As a resident of Snitterfield who walks & cycles with children to the local Nursery and Primary School, I fear most vehicles bound for the A46 & M40 would use the road from Bearley, passing Snitterfield Primary School, up to the A46.
At rush hour & school/nursery drop off time, the resulting increase in vehicles would inevitably lead to an RTC with pedestrians on an already fast rural, small village road.

Yes

ID sylw: 103883

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Estelle Hlustik-Smith

Close to existing and quick rail infrastructure into Stratford and Leamington, making public transport a viable and desirable option for the new residents. I am very concerned about the climate crisis and I believe that options where there is not a railway within a 15 min walk cannot be considered suitable if the council is to meet their net zero commitments.

No

ID sylw: 103901

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr John Logan

Don't be stupid, stop building on the most productive farmland.