Other

ID sylw: 102093

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

Previously draft safeguarded land at Bishopton and Wildmoor junctions sought to enable future A46 improvements if required. If strategic growth location SG18 (Cophams Hill) is preferred for allocation, clarity is needed on the necessity and scope of any highway upgrades. In assessing the necessity for potential transport improvements, Cophams Hill should be considered as a preferred development location, with potential for financial contributions through CIL or S106 if directly related to making the site acceptable in planning terms.

No

ID sylw: 102110

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

The Stage 1 GBR identified the need for a subsequent Stage 2 GBR to perform detailed, site-specific assessments. This upcoming review will need to consider the 2024 NPPF's definition of "grey belt" (Annex 2 NPPF). Local policies concerning the Green Belt should align with NPPF provisions, supporting the hierarchical prioritisation of PDL and grey belt when assessing potential site allocations and Green Belt boundary adjustments with regard to locational sustainability.
The initial GBR assessed the Cophams Hill site within parcels STR1 and STR2, finding it made no contribution to three of the purposes, therefore considered to be grey belt.

Other

ID sylw: 102122

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

The draft policy seeks to incorporate densities in design codes which may include areas for higher density. Flexibility in these codes is essential to prevent conflicts that might impede the growth strategy, especially for new settlements and strategic growth locations. Larger settlements may encompass varied densities, with higher densities near local centres or transport hubs and lower densities on peripheries. An overarching density strategy, for example with indicative density ranges, could allow for site-specific codes to address site specific requirements which would assist the council's development management team in assessing suitability and achievability of densities in proposed developments.

Yes

ID sylw: 102130

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

The SWLP proposes a spatial growth strategy prioritising urban brownfield sites, strategic greenfield locations, and potential new settlements to meet housing and employment needs sustainably. While this approach aligns with sustainable development principles, further clarity is needed regarding how the SWLP will address unmet housing demands from neighbouring areas, such as Greater Birmingham and the Black Country, to ensure a comprehensive strategy that accommodates both local and regional growth requirements.

Other

ID sylw: 102138

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

Detailed commentary will be provided once the detailed wording of the relevant policies has been provided. It is expected that the policy wording introduces sufficient flexibility throughout, with regard to an up-to-date evidence base.

No

ID sylw: 102141

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

The draft policy should not pre-determine required levels of NDSS, M4(2) and M4(3) prior to additional work having been undertaken. Once additional evidence base is finalised, including viability testing, the appropriate public consultation should be undertaken to ensure all views are considered. Additional evidence is also required to identify the local needs for NDSS.

No

ID sylw: 102164

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

Draft Policy B proposes that developments of 100+ dwellings allocate 5% for self-build and custom-build (SBCB) plots, also supporting unallocated SBCB sites. However, evidence from the Stratford-on-Avon SBCB Statement (October 2024) indicates a largely unmet demand and the Warwick SBCB progress report (out of date) also indicates unmet demand. To ensure policy effectiveness, it is recommended to conduct detailed surveys with registrants and collaborate with secondary data providers to accurately assess demand, preferences, and suitable locations for SBCB plots. This approach will help determine the preferential strategy to meet SBCB demand.

No

ID sylw: 102174

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

The policy proposes that large-scale developments (500+ homes) include provisions for Gypsies, Travellers, and Travelling Showpeople (GTTS) to meet identified accommodation needs. While this aligns with the NPPF and PPTS, previous consultations have revealed significant opposition to this requirement. To address concerns and ensure a coordinated approach, it's recommended that the SWLP develop a clear strategy, possibly through an SPD, to guide the allocation of GTTS pitches effectively. A generic approach to requiring pitches for each large-scale development is not considered effective and will likely lead to inconsistent results with potential conflicts with other material considerations.

Yes

ID sylw: 102182

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

BDW broadly supports the proposals for the plan to allow for new homes to meet the diverse needs of all residents. However, some concerns are raised within the detailed policy directions relating to this chapter and recommendations provided. In particular, it is evident that further evidence base is required to adequately and effectively respond, including evidence relating to tenure and type of homes, Gypsy and Traveller locational strategy, viability testing relating to M4(2) and M4(3), NDSS needs across the districts and SBCB needs inclusive of a review of the councils’ SBCB registers and secondary data.

Yes

ID sylw: 102189

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

The Draft Policy advocates for the integration of decentralised energy systems in new developments, including the use of renewable energy sources. This approach aligns with the NPPF, which supports the transition to a low-carbon future by encouraging local planning policies that promote renewable and low carbon energy infrastructure.

The policy should allow for sufficient flexibility and adopt a positively worded, supportive position to encourage the use of decentralised energy systems. It is considered that introducing a requirement for each major development could potentially lead to conflicting material considerations or implications on the overall viability of the scheme.