No

ID sylw: 102350

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richborough

Asiant : Marrons

It is considered that the advice of Environment Agency should be applied in full to any policy relating to flood risk mitigation, rather than just partly applied as is the case with Draft Policy J.

No

ID sylw: 102351

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richborough

Asiant : Marrons

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’.

No

ID sylw: 102353

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richborough

Asiant : Marrons

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

No

ID sylw: 102355

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richborough

Asiant : Marrons

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.

Yes

ID sylw: 102356

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richborough

Asiant : Marrons

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.

Yes

ID sylw: 102357

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richborough

Asiant : Marrons

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: 102358

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richborough

Asiant : Marrons

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: 102359

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richborough

Asiant : Marrons

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: 102363

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richborough

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.

No

ID sylw: 102365

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Richborough

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.