No

ID sylw: 106654

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Warwickshire Property and Development Group

Asiant : Framptons

As currently worded we do not support the stated requirement that all development proposals will need to “Minimise the need for new water supply infrastructure by directing development to areas where there is a guaranteed and adequate supply of water, having due regard to Severn Trent Water's Resources Management Plan and Strategic Business Plan as well as findings of the Water Cycle Study”.
While we acknowledge that is preferable to direct new developments to areas where there is a guaranteed and adequate supply of water, it is common for water supplies to be reinforced and new services extended to serve new developments.

Yes

ID sylw: 106655

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Warwickshire Property and Development Group

Asiant : Framptons

Yes, as the approach is consistent with the NPPF and PPG on Flood Risk and the Sequential Test.

Yes

ID sylw: 106656

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Warwickshire Property and Development Group

Asiant : Framptons

Yes, we generally agree with the approach laid out in Draft Policy- K which concerns the design and delivery of multi-functional Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). The policy should though acknowledge that while it is preferable for SuDS features to be provided above-ground, and for adequate space to be provided throughout the development for these features, this might not always be possible due to existing site constraints

Yes

ID sylw: 106657

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Warwickshire Property and Development Group

Asiant : Framptons

We are supportive of the SWLP including a policy which sets out strategic design principles aimed at encouraging the delivery of the highest quality development across South Warwickshire. At present though Draft Policy Direction-25 simply out lines that strategic design principles will encompass. It is, therefore, uncertain what the practical implications of the design principles will be at the present time. It is consequently difficult to comment further on the suitability or otherwise of a strategic design policy given the lack of detail and we reserve the right to comment on this at a later stage.

Yes

ID sylw: 106658

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Warwickshire Property and Development Group

Asiant : Framptons

In principle, we are supportive of the proposed use of design codes, this being consistent with Paragraph 133 of the NPPF.
Once a Design Code is in place it is accepted that planning applications should be prepared to be inconformity with its guidance. It should not, however, be necessary for developers to wait for Design Codes to be put in place before submitting planning applications or prior to their determination; this approach could cause significant delays to the delivery of housing. This is an important consideration given the fact that there remains a degree of uncertainty as to when the proposed series of design codes will be available, and that site-specific design codes will not likely be adopted until after adoption of the SWLP.
Within this context, and on the assumption that Land off Bush Heath Road, Harbury, will be allocated for development, it is currently WPDG’s intention to develop a site-specific design code following the adoption of the South Warwickshire Local Plan. In preparation of the design code WPDG engage with the local community and other stakeholders through public consultation events to help influence design proposal for the site which takes into account the guidance contained in the National Design Guide and the National Model Design Code.

Yes

ID sylw: 106659

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Warwickshire Property and Development Group

Asiant : Framptons

Yes

Yes

ID sylw: 106660

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Warwickshire Property and Development Group

Asiant : Framptons

Yes

Yes

ID sylw: 106661

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Warwickshire Property and Development Group

Asiant : Framptons

Yes

Yes

ID sylw: 106662

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Warwickshire Property and Development Group

Asiant : Framptons

The proposed policy direction is consistent with the NPPF and provides an appropriate approach to protecting and enhancing existing ecological assets across South Warwickshire.

Yes

ID sylw: 106663

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Warwickshire Property and Development Group

Asiant : Framptons

WPDG recognises that LNRS are a key part of a suite of Environment Act 2021 measures created to help reverse nature’s ongoing decline. However, for a future policy on this topic to be effective it needs to provide the development industry / planning applicants with clarity
in terms of how BNG efforts can be aligned with LNRS; developers can then ensure that their biodiversity offsetting measures are strategically placed to maximize ecological benefits and support broader conservation goals.