No

ID sylw: 101395

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Strategic Land / Ashberry Strategic Land

Asiant : Marrons

This policy suggests that evidence will be explored to seek a higher percentage of Biodiversity Net Gain above the statutory 10% requirement. Bellway / Ashberry Strategic Land disagree with this approach and would suggest that the policy remains in line with statutory national guidance. The Council need to consider the implications of higher Biodiversity Net Gain on viability, site yields and the ability for this be delivered efficiently.

No

ID sylw: 101396

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Strategic Land / Ashberry Strategic Land

Asiant : Marrons

The draft LNRS is at the early stages of consultation, it is therefore not clear on what the strategy will contain. This policy should be based on the outcome of this consultation to ensure that the policy is properly informed.

No

ID sylw: 101397

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Strategic Land / Ashberry Strategic Land

Asiant : Marrons

At present the draft policy direction applies an equal level of protection to all designated sites. The NPPF (para. 188) states that plans should distinguish between the hierarchy of sites, and allocated land with the least environmental or amenity value, where consistent with other policies in the Framework. Therefore, based on housing need and sustainable location requirements it could be necessary to allocate land that is designated. Furthermore, Para 188 does not identify ‘potential’ Local Wildlife Sites as a designated site and should not be afforded such protection.

No

ID sylw: 101398

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Strategic Land / Ashberry Strategic Land

Asiant : Marrons

The policy should align with NPPF Paragraph 119, which requires planning policies to support the expansion of electronic communications networks, including next generation mobile technology (such as 5G) and full fibre broadband connections. It also emphasises the importance of access to high-quality digital infrastructure, and how it is expected to be delivered and upgraded over time. Furthermore, the Local Plan should ensure that any additional requirements do not introduce unnecessary duplication or impose obligations beyond national planning policy and legal frameworks, which could hinder the viability of sustainable development.

Yes

ID sylw: 101399

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Strategic Land / Ashberry Strategic Land

Asiant : Marrons

We support an approach that aligns with NPPF Paragraph 118, so that the likely impacts of developments on road travel can be adequately assessed. This will ensure significant development is focussed on the most sustainable locations, where the need to travel has been minimised, and a genuine choice of transport modes have been considered. Indeed, the accompanying Travel Plan and Transport Statement should effectively demonstrate this, to ensure development occurs in the most sustainable and accessible locations. This will support development that promotes active travel, adapts to climate change and addresses health inequalities.

Yes

ID sylw: 101400

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Strategic Land / Ashberry Strategic Land

Asiant : Marrons

We support the installation of EV infrastructure and note that Part S of the Building Regulations sets out requirements for EV charging in new development, with EV chargers required for every house with dedicated parking, as well as non-residential development requirements.

The policy notes the greatest challenge is installing EV charging infrastructure in existing areas, in particular this will include urban areas with terrace housing, where the lack of charging infrastructure and low-cost charging is a barrier to uptake of EVs. Any provision beyond the Building Regulations needs to be justified, evidenced and considered as part of a viability assessment.

Yes

ID sylw: 101401

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Strategic Land / Ashberry Strategic Land

Asiant : Marrons

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: 101402

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Strategic Land / Ashberry Strategic Land

Asiant : Marrons

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.

No

ID sylw: 101403

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Strategic Land / Ashberry Strategic Land

Asiant : Marrons

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.

Financial contributions applied under health policies should be proportionate so as not to duplicate existing developer obligations to the NHS or local ICB’s.

Yes

ID sylw: 101404

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Strategic Land / Ashberry Strategic Land

Asiant : Marrons

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.