No

ID sylw: 97670

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

The Vision should recognise that there are unmet development needs outside of South Warwickshire that may need to be met within South Warwickshire. A Strategic Objective should also be to meet any unmet housing needs from communities elsewhere that cannot meet their needs, where it is practical and consistent with achieving sustainable development. This would align the strategic objective with the ‘positively prepared’ test of soundness.

Yes

ID sylw: 97672

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

William Davis Limited support the identification of SG17 as a SGL. Development of at least part of SG17 should be carried forward to the Publication version of the SWLP, reflecting Shipston-on-Stour’s role in supporting the Spatial Growth Strategy. SG17 performs well in the Sustainability Appraisal. Land west of Shipston-on-Stour including Land at Furze Hull Road is the least constrained and thus the most suitable area of the town for growth. Land at Furze Hill Road be included as an allocation in the SWLP for circa 120 dwellings in isolation, or as part of a comprehensive extension to Shipston-on-Stour.

No

ID sylw: 97678

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

William Davis Limited support growth in Studley given its role as a Main Rural Centre and its alignment with the Spatial Growth Strategy. However, object to the omission of land east of Studley being considered as part of the Studley SGL, including Land at Holt Farm.

It is not clear from the evidence how SG22 has been selected instead of, or without inclusion of, Land at Holt Farm, with specific reference to the Green Belt Review Stage 1 and HELAA B.

William Davis Limited therefore requests that Land at Holt Farm be allocated in the SWLP for circa 255 dwellings.

No

ID sylw: 97692

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

The South Warwickshire Councils must continually review the Local Housing Need up to adoption, they must consider an increased higher housing need, implement a 5% lapse rate to account for unimplemented commitments, and reassess the existing commitments and windfall allowance as outlined.

Yes

ID sylw: 97695

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

Vision Document submitted in support of Land off Furze Road, Shipston-on-Stour (331).

Yes

ID sylw: 97697

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

Concept Masterplan and Heritage Statement submitted in support of Land oat Holt Farm, Studley (332).

Yes

ID sylw: 97703

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

It is imperative that the SWLP adequately considers accommodating unmet housing needs arising from outside of South Warwickshire. There are significant unmet needs arising from the GBBCHMA which require attention, and potential unmet needs arising from Coventry which should be taken account of accordingly. There is also potential for unmet needs arising from Cotswold District, Redditch Borough and Solihull Metropolitan Borough which should be considered. Failure to do so would render the SWLP not positively prepared nor effective and thus unsound in line with Paragraph 36 a) and c) of the NPPF.

Yes

ID sylw: 97705

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

Development proposals should endeavour to deliver the infrastructure set out in the transport strategies outlined, but the SWC’s must acknowledge the ability and need for strategic scale sites to deliver infrastructure that is considered important to a local community but not formally identified within an IDP or other transport strategy. Regarding infrastructure requirements for strategic allocations, the SWCs should collaborate with those bringing the site’s forward to understand site-specific requirements. Allocations with overly onerous infrastructure requirements may delay the delivery of sites due to viability or feasibility concerns. Requirements for infrastructure should not undermine the deliverability of the plan.

No

ID sylw: 97708

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

The principle of Draft Policy Direction 8 is acceptable. The SWLP should ensure that policies regarding density align with Paragraphs 129 and 130 of the Framework, particularly local market conditions and viability (Paragraph 129b). Any density policy within the SWLP should acknowledge the impact that evidence-based housing needs.

Other

ID sylw: 97709

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

William Davis Limited want to highlight the directive from Matthew Pennycook MP to the Planning Inspectorate issued in July 2024 which is clear around the level of pragmatism to be given to Local Plan Examinations. This has already impacted a number of Local Plans which have been withdrawn for Examination, including nearby Solihull. It is therefore imperative that the Regulation 19 SWLP is sufficiently robust, taking into account the concerns raised by William Davis Limited in these representations, and is considered ready for Examination as highlighted by Section 20(2) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.