No

ID sylw: 98118

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

Housing and mixed-use schemes naturally contribute to improved community welfare by delivering high-quality homes, green spaces, and social infrastructure. Existing environmental health regulations, national space standards, and policies on sustainability and renewable energy already provide safeguards for health considerations within the planning process. The policy could better recognise the inherent health benefits of well-designed housing schemes, which provide safe, sustainable, and high-quality living environments.

Yes

ID sylw: 98120

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

The formation of the SWLP policies should continue to be based on a collaborative approach to mitigating environmental and health impacts. More clarity is required on what will be detrimental to health and wellbeing.

Introduction of a Screening Report could help in determining what is detrimental, however the blanket policy for all major developments is not justified. Instead, the policy should isolate impacts and only require screening and assessment where a proposal would clearly be detrimental.

Yes

ID sylw: 98121

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

The Council’s approach to sustainable transport and accessibility is supported. The requirement that development proposals must prioritise access to public transport, walking and cycling routes is critical to ensuring that the spatial pattern of development is sustainable. South Warwickshire remains a relatively rural district with a dispersed pattern of development, the aim of reducing car dependency may negatively affect those with reduced mobility and lower incomes within less well-connected areas. An option that encourages growth in locations that have greater access to more sustainable forms of transport would be supported.

No

ID sylw: 98123

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

It should be noted that Part S to the Building Regulations provides technical guidance regarding charge point requirements that developers are obliged to meet. This somewhat negates the need for a robust policy on EV charging infrastructure for new developments and thus the policy should make reference to the Building Regulations instead. Further, any policy should build on the Warwick District Council Net Zero DPD, adopted in May 2024, which currently provides no specific guidance for developers in relation to the provision of EV charging points or ultra-low emission vehicles.

Yes

ID sylw: 98125

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

We support an approach that aligns with NPPF Paragraph 118, so that the likely impacts of developments on road travel can be adequately assessed. This will ensure significant development is focussed on the most sustainable locations, where the need to travel has been minimised, and a genuine choice of transport modes have been considered. Indeed, the accompanying Travel Plan and Transport Statement should effectively demonstrate this, to ensure development occurs in the most sustainable and accessible locations. This will support development that promotes active travel, adapts to climate change and addresses health inequalities.

No

ID sylw: 98128

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

The policy should align with NPPF Paragraph 119, which requires planning policies to support the expansion of electronic communications networks, including next generation mobile technology (such as 5G) and full fibre broadband connections. It also emphasises the importance of access to high-quality digital infrastructure, and how it is expected to be delivered and upgraded over time. Furthermore, the Local Plan should ensure that any additional requirements do not introduce unnecessary duplication or impose obligations beyond national planning policy and legal frameworks, which could hinder the viability of sustainable development.

Yes

ID sylw: 98131

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

This policy reflects the national requirements with regards to Biodiversity Net Gain.

Yes

ID sylw: 98132

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

Whilst the broad purpose of the Policy Direction is supported, it is unconsidered unnecessary to carry forward Local Green Spaces already designated in Neighbourhood Plans as these are already established. With regard to any new Local Green Spaces, clear evidence should be provided that these meet the tests set out in NPPF Paragraph 107.

No

ID sylw: 98134

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

Protection of existing open spaces is important, however the emerging policy should refer to the varying qualities of open space in applying any safeguarding approach.

No

ID sylw: 98136

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: William Davis Limited

Asiant : Marrons

Whilst the importance of Urban Parks and Play areas is recognised, Policy Direction 43d is not specific as to when, or the extent to which development will be expected to contribute to these. Not all developments can be expected to provide a MUGA.