Yes

ID sylw: 105770

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Wates Developments Ltd

Asiant : Savills

Draft Policy Direction 19 is supported. Wates Developments has developed an ambitious Sustainability Strategy and as part of the development of Coppington Farm, Wellesbourne (part of SG15) will be targeting BREEAM Excellent which will align with the aspirations of Draft Policy Direction 17 (for example through the provision of renewable energy generation, such as PV panels) and the wider ambitions of Chapter 7 of the SWLP.

Yes

ID sylw: 105771

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Wates Developments Ltd

Asiant : Savills

Wates Developments support draft policy direction 19, which focuses on providing a variety of unit sizes within employment sites for start-up and expanding businesses. The development at Coppington Farm, Wellesbourne, part of the SG15 Strategic Growth Option, will offer both smaller grow-on units to benefit the nearby University of Warwick Wellesbourne Innovation Campus and larger industrial/storage units to fulfil local demand. Its proximity to the M40, about 3 miles away via the A429, enhances its ability to accommodate the diverse needs of various occupiers.

Other

ID sylw: 105772

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Wates Developments Ltd

Asiant : Savills

Wates Developments broadly support Chapter 7 and recognise the importance of addressing climate change in sustainable development. In promoting land at Coppington Farm, we commit to exceeding current Building Regulations with sustainability enhancements, aiming for a BREEAM “Excellent” rating. Our Sustainability Strategy (Appendix 6) outlines our ambitious targets. Wates Developments believe that Regulation 19 requirements must undergo robust viability testing to avoid compromising development delivery. Policies should be drafted with viability and feasibility considerations. We appreciate the Councils’ awareness of the Government’s Ministerial Statement regarding the need for a robustly-costed rationale for energy efficiency standards and trust this will guide future policy development.

Yes

ID sylw: 105773

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Wates Developments Ltd

Asiant : Savills

Wates Developments support Draft Policy H, which requires new non-residential development greater than 1,000 sqm to meet the BREEAM “excellent” standard for water consumption. Wates Developments has confirmed that a BREEAM “outstanding” rating will be targeted as part of the development of Coppington Farm, Wellesbourne (part of the SG15 Growth Option), exceeding the requirements of Draft Policy H to provide further water efficiency benefits.

Yes

ID sylw: 105774

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Wates Developments Ltd

Asiant : Savills

We support Draft Policy I, which requires development proposals to ensure that there is adequate water supply to serve new development and also requires the use of suitably designed SuDS schemes to manage surface water runoff.

We consider that the SG15 Strategic Growth Option is capable of achieving an adequate water supply to serve new development in this location. Jubb has produced a Flood Risk, Drainage and Water Supply Review (Appendix 3) which provides details of engagement with Severn Trent Water (STW) on this matter. It is anticipated that the wider SG15 development proposals can be provided with a new potable water supply from the existing local STW infrastructure which runs throughout the area. STW have also confirmed that the existing supply main within the A429, which roughly bisects SG15, is capable of supplying the development proposals at Coppington Farm, Wellesbourne without the need for significant upgrading.

Yes

ID sylw: 105775

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Wates Developments Ltd

Asiant : Savills

Wates Developments support Draft Policy J, emphasising that new developments should prioritise areas with low flood risk. Although Strategic Growth Option SG15 (North of Wellesbourne Group) has a poor flood risk score, most of it is not flood-affected. Coppington Farm is outside Flood Zones 2 and 3, and developments there would comply with Draft Policy K and national standards. Jubb's Flood Risk, Drainage and Water Supply Review suggests adjusting SG15's planning boundary to exclude Flood Zones 2 and 3, ensuring compliance with national policy. We request that these flood-prone areas are excluded from any allocation made.

Yes

ID sylw: 105776

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Wates Developments Ltd

Asiant : Savills

Wates Development support Draft Policy K, agreeing that development should not increase flood risk. We acknowledge the importance of implementing high-quality SuDS features for surface water management. Although Strategic Growth Option SG15 scores poorly for flood risk, Coppington Farm is not affected and all development should be outside flood risk areas, adhering to Draft Policy K. We request the exclusion of Flood Zones 2 and 3 from any allocation if SG15 is selected. Jubb has produced a review (Appendix 3) which confirms that infiltration may be unsuitable due to underlying strata, prompting a drainage strategy which prioritises attenuation solutions.

Yes

ID sylw: 105777

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Wates Developments Ltd

Asiant : Savills

Wates Developments supports Draft Policy Direction 25 in principle and agree that the principles listed within the policy direction will contribute to achieving development which meets the design aspirations set out in Chapter 12 of the NPPF.

No

ID sylw: 105778

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Wates Developments Ltd

Asiant : Savills

Wates Developments objects to Draft Policy Direction 25, noting that design codes can often be relatively strict and prescriptive in comparison to a “Design Framework”, masterplan or “Design Guide”. We would encourage the Councils to avoid any design coding which is overly prescriptive in nature, as this could add significant delay to the delivery of development. We consider that greater flexibility should be provided to ensure that the preparation of additional policy material, particularly where it relates to large mixed-use sites, does not lead to protracted timescales for delivering much needed housing and employment in the SWLP area.

Yes

ID sylw: 105779

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Wates Developments Ltd

Asiant : Savills

Wates Developments supports Draft Policy Direction 29 in principle and note that NPPF paragraph 187e states that planning policies should contribute to and enhance the natural and local environment by “preventing new and existing development from contributing to, being put at unacceptable risk from, or being adversely affected by, unacceptable levels of soil, air, water or noise pollution or land instability”. If selected for allocation, land at Coppington Farm, Wellesbourne (part of the SG15 Strategic Growth Option) would ensure that impacts are as minimal as possible, and suitable mitigation measures are put in place where any residual impacts are identified.