Yes

ID sylw: 101183

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mac Mic Group

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.

No

ID sylw: 101189

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mac Mic Group

Asiant : Marrons

Part S to the Building Regulations provides technical guidance regarding charge point requirements that developers are obliged to meet. This 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: 101194

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mac Mic Group

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.

No

ID sylw: 101200

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mac Mic Group

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.

No

ID sylw: 101219

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mac Mic Group

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.

Other

ID sylw: 101223

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mac Mic Group

Asiant : Marrons

The South Warwickshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy is yet to be prepared or published, therefore Mac Mic Group reserve the right to comment when it is published and how future planning policy responds to it.

Other

ID sylw: 101232

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mac Mic Group

Asiant : Marrons

Along with this Policy Direction, the concept of Environmental Net Gain is relatively nebulous at this stage, and not explicit in national planning policy. Mac Mic Group reserve the right to comment further as a comprehensive Framework is prepared. However, the Councils should be mindful of not duplicating policy requirements (with for instance biodiversity net gain and net zero policies) and ensure that any additional requirements are fully viability tested.

Yes

ID sylw: 101238

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mac Mic Group

Asiant : Marrons

Whilst the broad purpose of the Policy Direction is supported, it is unconsidered unnecessary to carry forward Local Green Spaces already designated in Neighbourhood Plans as these are already established. With regard to any new Local Green Spaces, clear evidence should be provided that these meet the tests set out in NPPF Paragraph 107.

No

ID sylw: 101245

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mac Mic Group

Asiant : Marrons

Protection of existing open spaces is important, however the emerging policy should refer to the varying qualities of open space in applying any safeguarding approach.

No

ID sylw: 101250

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mac Mic Group

Asiant : Marrons

Whilst the importance of Urban Parks and Play areas is recognised, Policy Direction 43d is not specific as to when, or the extent to which development will be expected to contribute to these. Not all developments can be expected to provide a MUGA.