Yes

ID sylw: 102004

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

BDW generally supports the proposals in the introduction. It is anticipated that additional technical evidence will be provided and consulted upon with relevant stakeholders and interested parties as referenced throughout these responses to the respective policy directions.

Yes

ID sylw: 102016

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

No comments

Yes

ID sylw: 102024

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

BDW is generally supportive of the approach and strategic objectives. However, as further detailed in relation to Policy Direction 1, the plan period should be extended to 2055 for a 30-year plan period in accordance with para 22 NPPF, in light of the growth strategy to incorporate new settlements and significant large-scale developments which require major improvements in infrastructure.

Yes

ID sylw: 102052

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

SG18 encompasses areas including Cophams Hill which provides an excellent opportunity for a sustainable, mixed-use development including land for a primary school and community facilities. Whilst the SA raises environmental challenges for SG18, the Vision Document (see enclosed) demonstrates that the site is sustainably located and capable of robustly addressing and mitigating the matters raised in the SA. The site’s proximity to Stratford Parkway Station, Park and Ride, and the town centre aims to reduce car dependency and promotes active travel. Furthermore, the site constitutes “grey belt” in accordance with the definition of the NPPF (Annex 2).

No

ID sylw: 102069

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

The SWLP acknowledges a housing need of 2,188 dpa per the standard method, totalling 54,700 homes over 25 years but also references the HEDNA at 1,679 dpa (41,975 homes), meeting approximately 76% of the standard method's requirement. The plan period should be extended to at least 30 years for a total of 65,640 homes at minimum. However, based on the evidenced affordable housing need and employment land supply, to comply with the NPPF and address affordable housing needs, the SWLP should plan for the higher figures as set out by the standard method.

Yes

ID sylw: 102074

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

Site name: Land west of A46, Stratford upon Avon
Site ID: 385

The HELAA assessment was undertaken prior to the NPPF was adopted in December 2024, also with implications in relation to green belt. The NPPF included ‘grey belt’ as defined in Annex 2 of the NPPF.

The GBR Stage 1 (October 2024) confirms that the site does not contribute to three of the purposes of the green belt (a, b and d) and therefore constitutes grey belt. This should be reflected in a subsequent HELAA update.

Yes

ID sylw: 102080

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

BDW supports the proposed growth strategy (new settlements, strategic growth locations, and infill development) to ensure a balanced distribution of development throughout the plan period, effectively addressing housing and employment needs. New settlements are long-term projects requiring significant lead-in times (i.e. due to infrastructure), with large sites (2,000+ dwellings) averaging 6.3 years from validation of outline planning application to first completion. Strategic growth locations, due to partially using existing infrastructure, can deliver more rapidly, with sites of 500 to 999 dwellings averaging 5.4 years to first completion. This phased approach ensures consistent housing delivery throughout the plan period.

Yes

ID sylw: 102083

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

Whilst it is acknowledged and accepted that small scale and infill development is important with a requirement of 10% to be accommodated on small sites, this policy should be enhanced to make reference to grey belt sites and previously developed land within and outside of the green belt.

Yes

ID sylw: 102085

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

SWLP considers the Coventry and Warwickshire HMA and the Greater Birmingham and Black Country HMA and understands that these authorities will need to assess the overall need over a longer period of time beyond 2031. It is acknowledged that the new standard method led to increases in housing needs in the Black Country with significant evident shortfalls. Whilst it is anticipated that Birmingham City will need to contribute to neighbouring unmet needs, the SWLP will need to provide some contributions in light of the cross-boundary links in relation to a variety of uses including employment, industrial, leisure and housing.

Yes

ID sylw: 102087

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

BDW generally supports the policy direction in consideration of the need for additional infrastructure, specifically to support large-scale development and new settlements. Detailed policies should be worded with sufficient flexibility to avoid onerous requirements detrimentally impacting the deliverability of sites.