Other

ID sylw: 106218

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cala Homes (Cotswolds)

Asiant : Lichfields (London)

Cala broadly agrees with the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction 8 to maximise use of land in line with the NPPF but recognises that density ranges may need to vary at different locations to ensure appropriate levels of development, compatible with site characteristics, are delivered across different sites. As stated in relation to DPD 2, it is important that capacity of different land ownerships across the settlement is clearly defined to ensure delivery of the existing, allocated LMAGV is not compromised.

Para 129 of the NPPF notes that planning policies should support development that makes efficient use of land and Para 130 states that is especially important for policies and decisions to avoid low-density building where there is a shortage of land for meeting identified housing needs.

Cala supports the approach of identifying appropriate density ranges in design codes only on the basis that it recognised one size does not fit all. The currently adopted Long Marston Garden Village Framework Masterplan SPD specifies a range of densities according to specific location ranging from 25-55 dph and recommends any design codes which come forward for proposed new settlement E1 carefully consider the densities of the adopted SPD to ensure that the codes do not hinder or conflict with development on the already allocated site. Forthcoming densities should also explore the opportunity to further maximise use of brownfield land where possible.

Yes

ID sylw: 106219

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cala Homes (Cotswolds)

Asiant : Lichfields (London)

Cala supports re-use of brownfield land for new development as an effective use of land in line with the NPPF, and particularly Chapter 11 and Paragraph 124.

Cala therefore generally supports the policy direction as it states the spatial growth strategy will make use of brownfield land before development is considered in other areas. The existing allocation at Long Marston Airfield Garden Village (LMAGV) is a brownfield site that is currently delivering a significant quantum of homes and will continue to deliver housing over the course of the Local Plan period.

Cala is fully committed to the delivery of LMAGV, as evidenced by the continued build out and planning applications advanced and is encouraged that the preferred options identifies a wider area for expansion around the existing allocation at LMAGV, assuming that this is sensitively planned and integrated with the LMAGV.

Other

ID sylw: 106220

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cala Homes (Cotswolds)

Asiant : Lichfields (London)

Yes, Cala recognises it is important to provide the right size of homes and supports the requirement to provide dwellings which meet Nationally Described Space Standards, or any subsequent government space standard –provided that that standard has been robustly tested and does not have provision to restrict the ability to deliver new, high-quality homes.

Cala also supports the flexibility to recognise that in certain circumstances it may not be practicable and financially viable to deliver provisions or where requirements are incompatible with conservation/ historic character principles.

Other

ID sylw: 106221

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cala Homes (Cotswolds)

Asiant : Lichfields (London)

Cala broadly supports the proposals in this chapter. However, unmet need from other authorities should not be left to a later stage of the plan-making process. NPPF Paragraph 1 notes that preparing and maintaining up-to-date plans is important for sustainable development. Also see Paragraph 15 and the reference to up-to-date plans and a framework for meeting housing needs.

Cala is pleased the vision continues to recognise the importance of achieving growth and alongside the five overarching principles on how to achieve this development, the vision represents a clear direction for growth whilst ensuring climate resilience; high quality design; a safe, healthy and inclusive environment; well-connected places; and a biodiverse/ environmentally resilient environment. The overarching vision of ensuring the Districts are great places to live, work and visit, putting communities at the heart of everything reflects chapter 8 of the NPPF, which seeks to promote healthy and safe communities.

Cala would like to see consideration of unmet earlier than suggested in para 3.1. There will likely be requirements from the Greater Birmingham and Black Country Housing Area and to be proactive the Plan should make reference to a realistic level of need to ensure the Plan can meet its housing targets.

Yes

ID sylw: 107656

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cala Homes (Cotswolds)

Asiant : Lichfields (London)

Yes, Cala broadly supports the proposals in the Vision and Strategic Objectives
South Warwickshire 2050 chapter, although highlights the importance that consideration of unmet need from other authorities should be a key consideration now, rather than at a later stage of the plan-making process.

Yes

ID sylw: 107657

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cala Homes (Cotswolds)

Asiant : Lichfields (London)

Yes, Cala recognises it is important to provide the right size of homes and supports the requirement to provide dwellings which meet Nationally Described Space Standards, or any subsequent government space standard –provided that that standard has been robustly tested and does not have provision to restrict the ability to deliver new, high-quality homes.
Cala also supports the flexibility to recognise that in certain circumstances it may not be practicable and financially viable to deliver provisions or where requirements are incompatible with conservation/ historic character principles.

Yes

ID sylw: 107658

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cala Homes (Cotswolds)

Asiant : Lichfields (London)

Cala continues to support the re-use of brownfield land for new development as an effective use of land in line with the NPPF. Chapter 11 (Making effective use of land) of the NPPF places great emphasis on use of previously developed sites, Para 124 stating that:
“Strategic policies should set out a clear strategy for accommodatingobjectively assessed needs, in a way that makes as much use as possible of previously-developed or ‘brownfield’ land”.
Cala therefore generally supports the policy direction in that it states the spatial growth strategy will make use of brownfield land before development is considered in other areas.
The existing allocation at Long Marston Airfield Garden Village (LMAGV) is a brownfield site that is currently delivering a significant quantum of homes and will continue to deliver housing over the course of the Local Plan period.
Cala is fully committed to the delivery of LMAGV, as evidenced by the continued build out and planning applications advanced and is encouraged that the preferred options identifies a wider area for expansion around the existing allocation at LMAGV, assuming that this is sensitively planned and integrated with the LMAGV.

Yes

ID sylw: 107659

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cala Homes (Cotswolds)

Asiant : Lichfields (London)

Cala broadly agrees with the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction 8 to maximise use of land in line with the NPPF but recognises that density ranges may need to vary at different locations to ensure appropriate levels of development, compatible with their site characteristics, are delivered across different sites. As stated, in relation to DPD 2, it is important that capacity of the different land ownerships across the settlement is clearly defined to ensure that delivery of the existing, allocated LMAGV is not compromised.
Cala supports the approach for “Appropriate density ranges for different types and locations of development to be indicated in design codes” in the Draft Policy Direction on the basis that this recognises that ‘not one size fits all.’

Other

ID sylw: 107662

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cala Homes (Cotswolds)

Asiant : Lichfields (London)

Cala agrees with the general approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction 5 to seek new or improved site-specific infrastructure, provision of such infrastructure or contributions, from developers to make development
acceptable in planning terms but recommends that further work is undertaken to clarify the items and amounts required across the districts. Clear justification on the type and quantity of obligations sought in respect of the new proposed settlements is also required.

The Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) provides a consideration of the future infrastructure needs across South Warwickshire, providing a transport hierarchy at Fig Whilst Cala generally supports this hierarchy and fully
acknowledges that an emphasis on active travel and public transport is desirable, there will still need to be significant investment in improving the road network to accommodate future housing capacity and to ensure well-
connected communities across the district. It is important that the IDP clearly sets out any requirements and expectations of the level of contributions expected for specific forthcoming development to provide a transparent
process, avoiding any later, unexpected items which could have potential to render a development unviable.
The IDP recognises that Stratford on Avon frequently suffers from traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours, and specifically notes the A3400 Clopton Bridge (Stratford) as being an area of high traffic with the River Avon having limited crossing points.
Cala therefore welcomes the commitment to carry forward existing safeguarding measures identified in the adopted Local Plans that have not yet been implemented or completed.

Yes

ID sylw: 107663

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cala Homes (Cotswolds)

Asiant : Lichfields (London)

Cala broadly agrees with the approach laid out by Draft Policy Direction 4 but notes the importance of the duty to co-operate and the need to ensure that growth needs are accurately calculated. Cala welcomes the acknowledgement at Para 4.4 that states, “Under the Duty to Co-operate, the Council is obliged to engage proactively with certain prescribed bodies to address strategic cross boundary issues. There may be a need to look to accommodate 'unmet need' from the Coventry and Warwickshire Housing Market Area (HMA) and the Greater Birmingham and Black Country HMA” but re-asserts its comments in relation to section 3, para 3.1 of the SWLP preferred options that consideration of unmet need should start to take place in the early stages of the plan-making process and the unmet need position should continue to be reviewed under duty-to-cooperate obligations. It is therefore suggested that the Local Plan should aim to make reference to a realistic level of need predicated on discussions and evidence to date with its neighbouring authorities.
The clear increase in the housing requirement arising from this new method of calculation is an important consideration for the South Warwickshire Local Plan, especially in light of recent Inspector’s findings on the Solihull Local Plan Review which concluded (September 2024) that there was a significant deficit in housing land supply which needed to be addressed through its current Local Plan Review and not through a future review.