Other

ID sylw: 101424

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

While the policy’s reference to the 20-minute neighbourhood concept aligns with the NPPF’s sustainable travel aims, the NPPF does not mention this approach, and its application within South Warwickshire needs further consideration. The SWLP technical evidence “Guide to existing housing densities in South Warwickshire” defines a 20-minute neighbourhood as achieving access to everyday services within a 10-minute walk or cycle each way. Greater flexibility should be applied to acknowledge the challenges of implementing the 20-minute neighbourhoods’ model in areas where everyday services are not available within such a short distance.

Other

ID sylw: 101427

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

A Green Belt Report is submitted alongside these representations which sets out the case for the release of the Trust’s sites from the Green Belt.

No

ID sylw: 101431

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

Planning Practice Guidance quotes the NPPF as stating that SuDS should be used in development unless this would be inappropriate for the site. It is considered that this exception should be included in any policy requiring SuDS in the SWLP, as Draft Policy K does not currently allow for the exception, therefore meaning that the current policy is ‘unsound’.

Yes

ID sylw: 101435

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

The importance of climate resilient design in development is recognised, along with the cooling hierarchy, optimising the use of permeable surfaces and Green Infrastructure, mitigating flood risk, and incorporating water efficiency measures. It is appropriate for development in the Plan area to be accompanied by a completed Climate Change Checklist, in line with the existing development plan for Stratford-on-Avon.

No

ID sylw: 101437

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

The definition of net zero carbon buildings within draft Policy Direction 22 is unclear. A requirement for all new buildings to be designed and built to be Net Zero Carbon in operation is likely to come at the expense of housing delivery on some sites. In order to be sound, any Net Zero policy will need to ensure that it has been viability tested. With regards to Criteria 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Part A, as per paragraph 164 b) of the Framework, the requirements in Local Plans should be in line with the requirements of Building Regulations.

No

ID sylw: 101438

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

It is not considered that the draft Policy, in its current state, is effective in accordance with Paragraph 36 c) of the NPPF. The current definition of ‘major’ development means that it will not be realistic to expect the majority of such applications to demonstrate the use of decentralised energy systems. The Councils will need to ensure that any Policy at Regulation 19 stage evidences the feasibility of decentralised energy systems for development and expectations in relation to the scale of development. Any approach should be viability tested.

Yes

ID sylw: 101444

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

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

Yes

ID sylw: 101473

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

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.

Yes

ID sylw: 101485

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

Draft Policy Direction 27, which remains largely unchanged from previous policies in the Stratford-on-Avon Core Strategy and the Warwick District Council Local Plan, is supported and aligns well with the NPPF.

Yes

ID sylw: 101486

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

We raise into question the utility and methodology of a number of the HELAA results, as outlined.