No

ID sylw: 101518

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

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: 101522

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

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.

Other

ID sylw: 101523

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

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: 101526

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

An approach where environmental enhancement and pollution reduction are integrated into developments from the outset is supported. The proposed requirement that new development proposals do not have an adverse impact on existing operations lacks specificity regarding what constitutes 'existing operations' and the threshold at which an effect would be deemed unacceptable. Where development is considered to have a detrimental impact on environmental quality, there are already established legal responsibilities that prevent adverse effects, in the NPPF and statutory environmental protection.

Yes

ID sylw: 101528

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

The chapter’s aims to promote high-quality and sustainable design within South Warwickshire are broadly supported. The inclusion of a wide range of design codes is welcomed, but greater clarity is needed in some areas to ensure consistency in determinations.

Yes

ID sylw: 101531

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

Draft Policy Direction 28’s aim to promote the use and accessibility of waterways in South Warwickshire is supported. The policy appropriately recognises the ecological benefits of waterways and seeks to protect them from harmful development while encouraging regeneration.

Further clarity is needed on what constitutes an “adverse impact” on the integrity of the waterways structure, water quality, landscape, heritage and ecological quality and character. Clear definitions or criteria would ensure greater consistency in decision-making and provide developers with a better understanding of policy requirements.

Yes

ID sylw: 101533

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

Draft Policy Direction 26 aligns with the NPPF, which encourages the use of design codes to provide clarity about design expectations. The policy’s commitment to a wide range of design codes, including area-wide, site-specific and densification design codes is strongly supported as it will help to deliver context-sensitive and locally appropriate design solutions.

While the policy correctly references the National Design Guide, it should also directly reference the National Model Design Code, which provides a framework for preparing local design codes. Including both will ensure the policy fully aligns with NPPF Paragraph 133 and national best practice.

No

ID sylw: 101535

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

The thrust of this chapter, which aims for climate resilience and zero carbon in the plan area is in line with national policy and targets. Some of the figures and requirements, however, along with the wording of some of the policies are considered to be unsound, as set out in the above responses. In particular some policies will need to be evidenced for feasibility, and all will need to be viability tested.

Yes

ID sylw: 101538

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

The requirement for development to mitigate any increase in surface water runoff with SuDS is supported, along with ensuring that there is adequate water supply resulting from any development proposals.

No

ID sylw: 101539

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alderley Holdings Trust

Asiant : Mr Jack Barnes

In our experience and analysis it is difficult to reduce water use to the levels described without compromising functionality, unless Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) for internal use is incorporated. RWH is rarely used on housing due to the cost, ongoing management issues and additional embodied carbon. Research also suggests that RWH increases CO² emissions at a time when we are seeking to reduce emissions. A target of 110 litres per person is considered more achievable and in line with the Government’s own guidance.