Issue and Options 2023

Ended on the 6 March 2023

12. Plan content

Chapter 12 looks at the proposed content of the South Warwickshire Local Plan. Your views are sought on the following issues:

Issue P1: Part 1 and Part 2 plans

The South Warwickshire Local Plan will be divided into two parts. Part 1 would be a single document, while Part 2 could consist of multiple documents. Neighbourhood Development Plans would form part of the wider Development Plan for South Warwickshire, but would not fall within either Part 1 or Part 2. There are also various other aligned documents which sit outside of the Development Plan, including Development Briefs, Masterplans, Design Codes and Supplementary Planning Documents. Figure 26 shows the proposed structure of the SWLP.

Figure 26 - Proposed structure of the South Warwickshire Local Plan

Proposed structure of the South Warwickshire Local Plan. Development Plan. SWLP Part 1: Vision > Strategic Objectives > Growth Strategy / Strategic Policies. SWLP Part Two: Detailed policies - in one or more Development Plan Documents (DPDs), Area Action Plans (AAPs) > Neighbourhood Development Plans (NDPs). Development Briefs and Masterplans, Design Codes, Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs)n

Each part of the plan is expected to cover the following areas:

Table 16 - Part 1 plan – proposed broad contents

Content	Explanation
Growth strategy	Setting out broad locations for growth to 2050
Strategic site allocations and broad locations	For example, large urban extensions, or new settlement locations. Depending on the situation, strategic sites may be allocated in Part 1; or broad locations may be indicated, with allocation coming in Part 2.
Development principles for strategic sites	Setting out high level principles for comprehensive development of strategic sites
Green Belt boundary	If it proves necessary to add or remove land from the Green Belt, these changes would be made in Part 1
Allocation of other sites as necessary for short-term development	To ensure sufficient sites can come forward in the first years after adoption, to maintain a healthy 5 Year Housing Land Supply
High level and strategic policies	Policies which have a material influence on the growth strategy – i.e. which would influence where growth happens

Table 17 - Part 2 plan – proposed broad contents

Content	Explanation
Strategic site allocations	Those strategic sites which were indicated with broad locations in Part 1, would be allocated in Part 2
Smaller and non-strategic site allocations	Providing further detail to the broad locations set out in the growth strategy in Part 1
Detailed policies	This may be in the form of one or more Development Plan Documents (DPDs). Some topics may have further clarification in Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs).
Area Action Plans	Area Action Plans (AAPs) are a type of DPD that provide policy and guidance for a specific geographical area, e.g. for a particular town
Neighbourhood Development Plans	While not strictly sitting within the Part 2 plan, NDPs form part of the development plan

Table 18 - Other associated documents which do not form part of the development plan

Content	Explanation
Design codes	Design codes may be developed for defined areas, certain neighbourhood types, and / or for South Warwickshire as a whole
Development briefs and masterplans	Large strategic allocations are likely to have their own development brief and masterplan
Supplementary Planning Documents	Documents which provide more detailed advice or guidance on policies in an adopted local plan. These can be topic-based or location-based.

(139) Q-P1.1: Do you agree with the proposed broad content of the Part 1 plan?

Q-P1.2: If no, please indicate why

What you said:

66% agreed with the approach of starting with a high-level, strategic part 1 Local Plan. The most common arguments in favour were to expedite the plan making process, providing clarity and certainty for developers and communities, and to allow focus on the strategic priorities.

19% did not feel a part 1 plan was the best approach. The most common arguments against this approach were the timescales for the second part to come forward, and the potential impact of a lengthy plan process on the 5 Year Housing Land Supply. Also highlighted were potential confusion and uncertainty, particular with regard to the allocation of sites in smaller villages.

This Issues and Options consultation is concerned with the Part 1 plan. This plan will cover only high-level and strategic policies. The existing 2016 Stratford-on-Avon District Core Strategy and 2017 Warwick District Local Plan each contain a mixture of strategic and non-strategic polices. This means that consideration must be given to which policies should be addressed in Part 1, and how to handle those policies which will not be addressed in Part 1.

The 2017 Warwick District Local Plan identified which policies were considered 'strategic'; the 2016 Stratford-on-Avon District Core Strategy did not. There is no hard and fast definition of what constitutes a 'strategic' policy. When determining which policies to address in Part 1, a slightly broader selection has been used than the 2017 Warwick plan, in order to cover all the policies which have a material impact on the growth strategy – i.e. those policies which would influence where growth happens.

Policies will be addressed in one of the following ways:

Table 19: Table of possible actions for Part 1 and Part 2 plans

Action	Explanation	How this is indicated in the tables below
Addressed in Part 1	This could mean: Adopting an identical policy Adjusting or re-working a policy Creating a new policy on the same subject	Cells shaded blue
"Saved" for Part 2	The current adopted policy remains in force for each Local Planning Authority Area until such time that a Part 2 plan is adopted. Saving a policy to be addressed in Part 2 is not a judgement on the importance of the topic or the quality of the existing policy; it merely defers the consideration of that topic until a later date.	Cells shaded pink
Some elements addressed in Part 1 and some elements saved for Part 2	Some policies contain a mixture of strategic and non-strategic elements. In such cases, new policy in Part 1 may supersede the strategic elements, while non-strategic elements are saved for Part 2.	Cells shaded purple
Deleted at the adoption of Part 1	Where non-strategic policies are already considered to be obsolete, there is no benefit in saving them for Part 2. Instead, these will be identified and deleted on adoption of Part 1.	Cells shaded yellow

The tables that follow list all the policies in the current adopted plans for Warwick and Stratford-on-Avon, and indicate which policies will be addressed in Part 1 and which in Part 2. A further table shows topic areas where neither plan currently has a policy, but which are intended for inclusion in Part 1.

(95) Q-P1.3: Do you agree with the selection of policies to be addressed in the Part 1 plan?

Q-P1.4: If not, please indicate why

Stratford-on-Avon District Core Strategy 2016

Table 20: Proposed action for policies in the Stratford-on-Avon District Core Strategy 2016

Policy ref	Policy name	Key aspects of policy	Proposed action	Notes
CS.1	Sustainable Development	Presumption in favour of sustainable development Principle to secure a high quality environment, managed economic growth and social equity. Development to contribute to character and quality of District and wellbeing, located and designed to contribute to and maintain sustainable communities.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
CS.2	Climate Change and Sustainable Construction	Development to include measures to mitigate and adapt to impacts of climate change. List of measures inc. SuDS, Heating and Cooling, GI and Biodiversity. High sustainability standards in buildings encouraged, promotion of energy hierarchy. Non-residential to comply with BREEAM 'Good' standard. Extensions or major refurbishments to demonstrate energy performance improvement	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
CS.3	Sustainable Energy	Provision to be made for renewable and low-carbon energy generation through a number of means. Solar and Wind energy supported where impacts can be made acceptable and subject to a range of listed criteria an in accordance with Renewable Energy Landscape Sensitivity Study. Biomass energy supported where impacts are made acceptable and subject to a range of listed criteria	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
CS.4	Water Environment and Flood Risk	Development to take into account predicted impact of climate change on water environment in relation to: Flood Risk areas – Sequential approach to development in flood risk areas Surface water runoff and SuDS Enhancing and protecting the water environment Water Quality	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
CS.5	Landscape	Development to minimise and mitigate impact, inc. cumulative impact, and where possible improve landscape character and quality. Range of criteria listed to be satisfied	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	Largely considered non-strategic for SWLP. However, some elements will be covered in new Green Infrastructure policy.
CS.6	Natural Environment	Development to contribute towards a resilient ecological network that supports ecosystems and provides ecological security. Developments likely to have an adverse impact on designated site will not be permitted. Development to minimise impacts and where possible secure a net gain on biodiversity in line with mitigation hierarchy, range of criteria listed. Development that affects geological features need to safeguard and where possible enhance features.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
CS.7	Green Infrastructure	Existing GI network to be promoted through protection, enhancement, restoration and creation. Development to demonstrate how they contribute to this network.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
CS.8	Historic Environment	Historic environment will be protected and enhanced, prioritising those listed that contribute to the character and identity of the district. Proposals affecting the significance of a heritage asset Appreciation, design and management	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	The overall protection of heritage assets is considered strategic for SWLP; details of how this is achieved is considered non-strategic.
CS.9	Design and Distinctiveness	Development to improve the quality of the public realm. Range of listed factors to ensure high quality design Design innovation encouraged Factors to be considered regarding advertisements.	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	Most of this policy is considered strategic for SWLP, but part D (advertisements) is considered to be non-strategic
CS.10	Green Belt	Purposes of Green Belt upheld by resisting inappropriate development within it, except in cases where very special circumstances are justified in accordance with national policy. List of development that is not appropriate in the Green Belt Two areas of land removed from Green Belt: ALC3 north of Arden Road, Alcester (7ha) REDD2 Gorcott Hill, north of Mappleborough Green (9.8ha)	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
CS.11	Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty	Development within or affecting AONB should conserve and enhance the special qualities and scenic beauty of the AONB and be consistent with objectives in Cotswolds AONB Management Plan, and take into account economic and social wellbeing of the area. Areas of AONB in District are 'tranquil areas' where minimisation of noise, traffic congestion and light pollution is a priority. Large scale development in line with national policy Small scale development appropriate in line with AS10 but must not harm quality and character of the AONB	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
CS.12	Special Landscape Areas	Landscape quality of the SLAs to be protected by resisting development that would have a harmful effect, including cumulative impact. 4 SLAs identified within the District (Arden, Cotswold Fringe, Feldon Parkland, Ironstone Hills Fringe)	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
CS.13	Areas of Restraint	Development must not harm or threaten open nature of AOR taking into account cumulative effects Large scale development only permissible if has community benefits and contributes to Core Strategy objectives, and no suitable alternatives outside of AOR. Development that enhances AOR will be encouraged.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
CS.14	Vale of Evesham Control Zone	Business related development in the Zone which result in a 5%+ increase in HGV traffic need to satisfy a number of listed criteria	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
CS.15	Distribution of Development	Distribution based on pattern of balanced dispersal based on Main Town, MRCs, New Settlements, LSVs, Large Rural Brownfield Sites, Other Settlements, Local Needs Schemes. Development in settlements to be considered against a range of listed criteria, larger developments to require a masterplan setting out a range of listed aspects.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
CS.16	Housing Development	To meet the OAN for 14,600 homes to be distributed in line with CS15. Strategic allocations listed NDPs encouraged to identify sites to meet or exceed housing requirements Phasing and Delivery as per trajectory SAP will identify Reserve Housing Sites to meet agreed housing requirement inc. that arising in C&W HMA and to need arising outside of C&W. Criteria for when Reserve Sites will be released.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
CS.17	Accommodating Housing Need Arising from Outside Stratford-on-Avon District	Plan to be reviewed if evidence demonstrates significant housing needs arising outside of District that should be met within the District and cannot be met adequately without a review.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
CS.18	Affordable Housing	Affordable Housing requirements and thresholds dependent on location. Requirement for 35% Requirements relating to onsite provision, affordability and tenure, on-site integration and delivery.	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	Some elements of this policy are considered strategic while others are considered non-strategic for SWLP
CS.19	Housing Mix and Type	New homes to contribute to balanced and sustainable communities by meeting identified local and district housing needs in terms of mix, size, tenure and type. Preferred type and mix for general needs housing set out. Specialist accommodation supported if meets a range of listed criteria Flexible design encouraged	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	Some elements of this policy are considered strategic while others are considered non-strategic for SWLP
CS.20	Existing Housing Stock and Buildings	Proposals will not result in the net loss of dwellings through demolition or change of use unless there is a specific and overriding justification. Requirements in relation to alterations and modifications, replacement dwellings and empty homes.	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
CS.21	Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople	Proposals for new G&T pitches to be considered against a range of criteria listed. G&T Local Plan to identify sites but consideration to be given to pitch provision as a component of allocated sites where appropriate.	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Provision of pitches is considered strategic and will be addressed in Part 1. Policy CS.21 dealt with matters which are considered non-strategic for SWLP
CS.22	Economic Development	Economic development promoted in sustainable locations Provision to be made for at least 35ha of employment land primarily for B1a and B1b Further 19ha in allocations REDD1 and REDD2 100ha at GLH to enable expansion of JLR and 4.5ha for Aston Martin Laguna Flexible approach to accommodating wide range of employment generating uses. Loss of employment uses resisted unless not longer viable or appropriate. Knowledge based and other high value added sectors encouraged.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
CS.23	Retail Development and Main Centres	Retail and commercial development to strengthen function and character of town and rural centres. Roles of main town and MRCs to be supported through encouragement of new and enhanced shopping and other business and community uses. Locations identified for large scale retail and commercial development SAP to identify sites for large scale retail development. Sequential approach to large scale retail development	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
CS.24	Tourism and Leisure Development	Role of tourism to be increased by supporting growth and improvement of existing and encouraging new and dispersing throughout the District. Large scale schemes or overnight accommodation should be located in Stratford or MRCs. Elsewhere need to be considered against a range of factors listed. Small scale development supported where appropriate to size and role of settlement and/or nature of location. Access to canals and waterways encouraged. Development to be sensitive to character and maximise benefits to communities affected Should be located in existing or replacement buildings where possible	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP. Some elements will be picked up in strategic policies on other topics.
AS.1	Stratford-upon-Avon	Range of principles listed for development within Stratford-upon-Avon area	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	Largely considered non-strategic for SWLP, although some elements will be covered in other policy topics
AS.2	Alcester	Range of principles listed for development within Alcester area	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	Largely considered non-strategic for SWLP, although some elements will be covered in other policy topics
AS.3	Bidford-on-Avon	Range of principles listed for development within Bidford-on-Avon area	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	Largely considered non-strategic for SWLP, although some elements will be covered in other policy topics
AS.4	Henley-in-Arden	Range of principles listed for development within Henley-in-Arden area	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	Largely considered non-strategic for SWLP, although some elements will be covered in other policy topics
AS.5	Kineton	Range of principles listed for development within Kineton area	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	Largely considered non-strategic for SWLP, although some elements will be covered in other policy topics
AS.6	Shipston-on-Stour	Range of principles listed for development within Shipston-on-Stour area	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	Largely considered non-strategic for SWLP, although some elements will be covered in other policy topics
AS.7	Southam	Range of principles listed for development within Southam area	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	Largely considered non-strategic for SWLP, although some elements will be covered in other policy topics
AS.8	Studley	Range of principles listed for development within Studley area	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	Largely considered non-strategic for SWLP, although some elements will be covered in other policy topics
AS.9	Wellesbourne	Range of principles listed for development within Wellesbourne area	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	Largely considered non-strategic for SWLP, although some elements will be covered in other policy topics
AS.10	Countryside and Villages	Applies to areas outside BUABs for Stratford and MRCS, GLH, LAM and large brownfield sites. To maintain vitality of rural communities and strong rural economy provision to be made for wide range of activities and development in rural areas, proposals to be assessed against principles of sustainable development as listed. Requirements for community, residential, business, tourism and leisure listed.	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	Largely considered to be non-strategic for SWLP. However, the general principals of sustainable development are considered strategic, and will be covered in overarching policy elsewhere in the document.
AS.11	Large Rural Brownfield Sites	Reuse and redevelopment of extensive PDL sites in countryside outside of Green Belt to be assessed against a range of listed criteria. Approach set out to specific sites at Gaydon, Former Engineers Resource Depot (Long Marston), Former Southam Cement Works (Long Itchington), Former Harbury Cement Works (Bishops Itchington),	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
CS.25	Healthy Communities	Suitable arrangements to improve infrastructure, services and community facilities alongside development to mitigate its impact and integrate it within the existing community. Existing community facilities to be retained unless a number of criteria listed are met. When justified by scale new housing development to contribute towards open space in line with set standards. Consideration to more diverse forms of provision where respond to local needs and make a positive contribution to local environment. Design of new open space Loss of public or private open space without suitable replacement resisted unless a number of criteria are satisfied.	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	Provision of infrastructure as part of development is considered strategic for SWLP and will be covered in broad infrastructure policy. Details of the extent and type are considered non-strategic, as are the criteria around retaining existing facilities.
CS.26	Transport and Communications	Development to be consistent with LTP with emphasis on encouraging modal shift Developments permitted if mitigation provided in line with a range of listed criteria Encourage provision of EV charging points in development Parking Standards to reflect local circumstances and have regard to need to promote sustainable transport. Council to produce SPD guidance on parking standards Support and safeguard land for strategic transport schemes in IDP and also reinstatement of railway line from Stratford to Long Marston. Aviation to be supported at Snitterfield and Wellesbourne Information and Communications Technologies – development to contribute to and be compatible with local fibre and high speed broadband infrastructure.	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	Provision of infrastructure as part of development is considered strategic for SWLP and will be covered in broad infrastructure policy. Details of the extent and type are considered non-strategic.
CS.27	Developer Contributions	To introduce a CIL Affordable Housing and local infrastructure essential for development to take place or to mitigate impact will be secured through planning obligations, on-site where appropriate. To be provided concurrently or in advance of development and have regard to phasing of housing delivery.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP

Warwick District Local Plan 2017

Table 21: Proposed action for policies in the Warwick District Local Plan 2017

Policy ref	Policy name	Key aspects of policy	Proposed action	Notes
DS1	Supporting Prosperity	Ensuring sufficient and appropriate employment land is available within the district to meet the existing and future needs of businesses	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS2	Providing the Homes the District Needs	To provide in full for the OAN for housing and for unmet housing need arising from outside the District where this has been agreed. To include AH, Specialist Housing and G&T	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS3	Supporting Sustainable Communities	Promoting high quality new development inc. design, heritage, regeneration protection of significant assets, delivering low carbon economy and environmental sustainability	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS4	Spatial Strategy	Focussing growth within and adjacent to built up areas. Majority of growth in main urban areas of Warwick, Leamington, Whitnash and Kenilworth and on southern edge of Coventry. Some growth in growth villages. Allocations to take account of a number of criteria.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS5	Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development	Positive approach to development that reflects the presumption in favour of sustainable development	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS6	Level of Housing Growth	Provision to be made for 16,776 new homes between 2011 and 2029. Annual requirement 600 2011/12 to 2016/17 and 1,098 for 2017/18 to 2028/29	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS7	Meeting the Housing Requirement	Housing requirement to be split between a number of categories	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS8	Employment Land	Provision to be made for a minimum of 66ha of employment land to meet local need	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS9	Employment Sites to be Allocated	Additional 19.7ha employment land to be allocated at 2 strategic sites – Thickhorn, Kenilworth (8ha) and Stratford Road, Warwick (11.7ha). 6.5ha to be accommodated at allocated sub-regional site	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS10	Broad Location of Allocated Housing Sites	Split of allocated housing sites by typology e.g. urban brownfield, growth villages, rural areas, greenfield.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS11	Allocated Housing Sites	List of housing allocations and associated infrastructure requirements	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS12	Allocation of Land for Education	Allocation of 2 sites for Education – Southcrest Farm, Kenilworth and Land at Myton.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS13	Allocation of Land for a Country Park	Allocation of country park on land adjoining the Tachbrook	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS14	Allocation of Land for a Community Stadium and associated uses	Allocation of land at Myton, adjoining Warwick Technology Park as a Community Stadium	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS15	Comprehensive Development of Strategic Sites	Proposals for a number of residential allocations to represent a comprehensive development scheme for the whole site inc. identified infrastructure	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS16	Sub-Regional Employment Site	235ha land in vicinity of Coventry Airport allocated as major employment site	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS17	Supporting Canalside Regeneration and Enhancement	To prepare and adopt a Canalside DPD	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS18	Green Belt	To apply national policy to proposals within the Green Belt	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS19	Review of the Local Plan	Plan to be reviewed prior to the end of the plan period in the event of one of a number of circumstances or following review against national policy and evidence by March 2021.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS20	Directions for Growth South of Coventry	Area of growth identified South of Coventry where comprehensive proposals are required with masterplans, development briefs etc. The area will be subject to early partial local plan review	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS21	Safeguarded Land	Safeguarded land identified so that it may be utilised if required to meet longer term strategic development needs beyond the Local Plan period – relates to S1 land south of Westwood Heath Road	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS22	Former Police HQ, Leek Wootton	Former Police Headquarters to be developed for housing. Need for masterplan and criteria for assessing applications against.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DS23	Land for outdoor sports and recreation in Kenilworth	Land at Castle Farm and Warwick Road to be allocated for outdoor sport	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
PC0	Prosperous Communities	Promoting sustainable economic development to support a thriving and vibrant economy in line with a number of principles listed.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
EC1	Direction for new employment development	Sets out the detail of locations and criteria for locating new employment development to urban and rural areas	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
EC2	Farm Diversification	Criteria based assessment to permitting diversification of agricultural and land-based rural businesses	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP as part of a wider topic on diversification of the economy
EC3	Protecting Employment Land and Buildings	Protecting employment outside of town centres unless certain criteria can be satisfied	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP. While the current use class order has revoked class B1, the policy is still considered to play a role in protecting other B2 and B8 uses.
TC1	Protecting and Enhancing the Town Centres	Town centres uses to be permitted in town centres if of appropriate scale in relation to role and function of the centre and non-shopping proposals do not compromise the shopping function.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
TC2	Directing Retail Development	New retail should be located in retail areas as a first preference. Sequential approach then follows i.e. edge, out of centre.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
TC3	Safeguarding Existing and Potential Retail Floorspace	Within retail areas defined changes of use to non A will not be permitted except in secondary retail areas where changes to hotels and assembly and leisure will be permitted	Policy to be deleted – consideration will be given to whether a replacement policy is achievable	Changes of use from retail to other commercial, business and service uses cannot be prevented under the current use class order. This policy is therefore considered to be obsolete.
TC4	Chandos Street Town Centre Development Allocation, Royal Leamington Spa Town Centre	Retail and other appropriate main town centre uses on the Chandos Street car park.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
TC5	Providing for Shopping Growth in Royal Leamington Spa Town Centre	Large scale shopping development that satisfies sequential requirements will be permitted if satisfy a range of criteria listed.	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
TC6	Primary Retail Frontages	Change of use from A1 to A2/3/4/5 permitted if meet a range of criteria	Policy to be deleted – consideration will be given to whether a replacement policy is achievable	Changes of use from retail to other commercial, business and service uses cannot be prevented under the current use class order. This policy is therefore considered to be obsolete.
TC7	Secondary Retail Frontages	Change of use from A1 to A2/3/4/5 permitted if meet a range of criteria	Policy to be deleted – consideration will be given to whether a replacement policy is achievable	Changes of use from retail to other commercial, business and service uses cannot be prevented under the current use class order. This policy is therefore considered to be obsolete.
TC8	Warwick Café Quarter	Changes of use from A1 and A2 to A3 or A4 permitted	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	The current use class order has changed the landscape regarding uses previously within class A. However, drinking establishments are now 'sui generis' meaning that this policy is considered to still hold some validity and is not wholly obsolete.
TC9	Royal Leamington Spa Restaurant and Café Quarter	Change of use from A1 to A3 permitted	Policy to be deleted – consideration will be given to whether a replacement policy is achievable	Changes of use from retail to restaurants and cafes are already permitted under the current use class order. This policy is therefore considered to be obsolete.
TC10	Royal Leamington Spa Area Action Plan (AAP)	Commit to preparation of AAP	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
TC11	Warwick Town Centre Mixed Use Area	A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, C1, D2 and B1 permitted within defined mixed use area of Warwick Town Centre.	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
TC12	Protecting Town Centre Employment Land and Buildings	Loss of existing employment within defined town centre employment areas will not be permitted.	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP. While the current use class order has revoked class B1, the policy is still considered to play a role in protecting other B2 and B8 uses.
TC13	Protecting the Residential Role of Town Centres	Change of use from residential to non-residential areas in predominantly residential areas in town centres only permitted if proposed use maintains the residential character of the area	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
TC14	Protecting Residential Uses of Upper Floors	Changes of use from residential to other uses on upper floors in the town centre will not be permitted	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
TC15	Access to Upper Floors in Town Centres	Development that denies access to the upper floors of buildings within the town centres will not be permitted	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
TC16	Design of Shopfronts	New or replacement shopfronts will be permitted where they satisfy a number of criteria	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
TC17	Local Shopping Facilities	Sets out detail on changes of use in Local shopping Centres, protecting local shops outside of town and local shopping centres, and supports rural shops where they meet a need. Loss of rural shops resisted unless a number of criteria are satisfied.	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	The current use class order has changed the landscape regarding uses previously within class A. However, drinking establishments and hot food takeaways are now 'sui generis', and a new class F2(a) (Local community shops) was established. This means that this policy is considered to still hold some validity and is not wholly obsolete.
TC18	Farm Shops	New farms shops to be permitted where they meet a range of criteria listed.	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
CT1	Directing New Meeting Places, Tourism, Leisure, Cultural and Sports Development	Sequential approach for new meeting places, tourism, leisure, cultural and sports development within town centres, edge of centre and out of centre	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
CT2	Directing New or Extended Visitor Accommodation	Hotels permitted in town centres in accordance with other policies. Other visitor accommodation in urban areas permitted if easily accessible by sustainable transport. In rural areas permitted in growth villages and should be proportionate to location.	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
CT3	Protecting Existing Visitor Accommodation in Town Centres	Loss of visitor accommodation only permitted if certain defined criteria apply.	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
CT4	Extensions to Tourism, Cultural and Leisure Facilities in Rural Areas	Extensions in rural areas permitted if a number of defined criteria are satisfied	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
CT5	Camping and Caravan Sites	Permitted if can be integrated into landscape, are in accessible location and do not generate significant traffic. Defined criteria for new buildings and conversion of existing buildings	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
CT6	Warwick Castle and St Mary's Lands, Warwick	Development permitted where brought forward with a masterplan containing a range of aspects listed	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
MS1	University of Warwick	Development permitted in line with a masterplan/development plan containing a range of aspects listed	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
MS2	Major Sites in the Green Belt	May be very special circumstances for further development at Honiley Airfield (automotive and motorsport industries) and Stoneleigh Park (rural innovation and equine activities). Masterplans, development briefs or planning applications that demonstrate that the sites continue to contribute to the green belt purposes will be supported.	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
H0	Housing	The Plan will provide in full the district's housing requirement, in locations which enable sustainable lifestyles, protect most highly valued aspects, and which support and regenerate existing communities. Ensuring new housing delivers quality and mix of homes needed inc. AH, specialist needs and G&T	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
H1	Directing New Housing	Identifies locations for new housing growth and relevant criteria to assess appropriateness. Includes urban areas, allocated site, growth villages, limited infill villages, open countryside	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
H2	Affordable Housing	Developments of 11+ or floorspace of 1,000sq m requires 40% affordable housing Details of provision and viability considerations at planning application stage, range of defined criteria to be considered. Exceptional circumstances for off-site contributions.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
H3	Affordable Housing on Rural Exception Sites	Permitted if satisfy a range of defined criteria	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
H4	Securing a Mix of Housing	Proposals required to include a mix of market housing that contributes towards a balance of house types and sizes across the district in accordance with latest SHMA. Range of defined circumstances to take into account	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
H5	Specialist Housing for Older People	Permissions granted where a range of defined criteria are met	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
H6	Houses in Multiple Accommodation and Student Accommodation	Permission only granted if a range of criteria are satisfied. Certain exceptions may apply	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
H7	Meeting the Accommodation Needs of Gypsies and Travellers	Council to produce DPD to allocate sufficient land to meet permanent accommodation needs of 31 pitches and a transit site of 6-8 pitches. Support WCC for one stopping place in north and one in south of the County to meet transit needs	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
H8	New Gypsy and Traveller Sites	Applications to be assessed against a range of defined criteria	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
H9	Compulsory Purchase of Land for Gypsy and Traveller Sites	Council to consider use of CPO powers to acquire sites for G&T if insufficient sites come forward by landowners	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
H10	Bringing Forward Allocated Sites in the Growth Villages	Allocated sites in Growth Villages permitted where the mix reflects up to date local housing need evidence. In the absence of or beyond the scheme should reflect the needs of the District.	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	While this is considered a non-strategic policy for SWLP, the definition of Growth Villages may be addressed in Part 1
H11	Limited Village Infill Housing Development in the Green Belt	Permitted in a limited infill village where a number of defined criteria are satisfied	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	While this is considered a non-strategic policy for SWLP, the definition of Limited Infill Villages may be addressed in Part 1
H12	Housing for Rural Workers	Permanent housing for rural workers in open countryside permitted where essential need to live permanently at or near place of work. Factors listed to be taken into account	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
H13	Replacement dwellings in the Open Countryside	Replacement dwelling should not be materially larger than existing dwelling and have no greater impact on character and openness of the rural area. Removal of pd rights will be considered.	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
H14	Extensions to dwellings in the Open Countryside	Extensions to dwellings permitted unless result in disproportionate additions to original dwelling	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
H15	Custom and Self-build Housing Provision	Proposals are encouraged and will be approved in suitable, sustainable locations in compliance with other policies a) south of Coventry b) other major strategic housing sites c) brownfield sites in built-up areas d) growth villages and e) appropriate locations within infill villages NDPs encouraged to identify sites Council to produce SPD to assist in delivery	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
SC0	Sustainable Communities	New development to be high quality and enable strong communities to be formed and sustained, whilst protecting and enhancing historic, built and natural features. Set of defined criteria for new development	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
BE1	Layout and Design	New development permitted where it positively contributes to character and quality through good design. Set of defined criteria for new developments to satisfy.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
BE2	Developing Significant Housing Sites	Sites over 200 dwellings or that have significant impact on character and appearance expected to comply with a development brief. Where absent applications should comply with BE1 and a set of defined criteria through a Layout and Design Statement	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
BE3	Amenity	Development not permitted if has an unacceptable adverse impact on amenity of nearby uses and residents and/or does not provide acceptable standards of amenity for future users and occupiers of the development	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
BE4	Converting Rural Buildings	Re-use and adaption of existing rural buildings permitted subject to a series of defined criteria	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
BE5	Broadband Infrastructure	Residential and employment developments encouraged to provide on-site infrastructure, including open access ducting to industry standards, to enable all premises and homes to be directly served by fibre optic broadband technology	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP – will be covered in overarching infrastructure policy
BE6	Electronic Communications (Telecommunications and Broadband)	Support development of electronic communications networks with regard to a number of factors listed. New installation to demonstrate need. Development in or around sensitive locations should not significantly harm the location or assets, a number of exceptions are listed. Should be sited to minimise impact on external appearance	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
TR1	Access and Choice	Development only permitted if provides safe, suitable and attractive access routes for a range of users listed. Development to demonstrate that they satisfy a range of criteria relating to highway safety, access, circulation, EV charging, disability needs.	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	Largely considered strategic for SWLP, although part d (EV charging facilities) is considered non-strategic
TR2	Traffic Generation	Large scale development that results in significant traffic movements should be supported by Transport Assessment and where necessary a Travel Plan. Development with significant negative impacts on health and wellbeing will not be permitted unless effective mitigation can be achieved. Development with significant negative impacts on air quality with AQMAs should be supported by an AQMP and where necessary a mitigation plan Transport Statement may be required for developments with relatively small transport implications. All measures to take account of cumulative impact of all development on traffic generation and air quality	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP – will be covered in overarching infrastructure policy
TR3	Parking	Criteria for parking within new developments. Developments to also comply with parking standards in Parking SPD	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
TR4	Safeguarding for Transport Infrastructure	Development in areas safeguarded for HS2 and areas of search for park and ride will not be permitted where it could inhibit delivery of that infrastructure	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
TR5	Safe Operation of Aerodromes	Development within safeguarded areas will not be permitted which inhibits the safe operation of an officially safeguarded civil aerodrome	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
HS1	Healthy, Safe and Inclusive Communities	Potential for creating healthy, safe and inclusive communities to be taken into account in new developments. Range of considerations that support will be given for.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
HS2	Protecting Open Space, Sport and Recreation Facilities	Loss of open spaces and sport and recreation facilities will not be permitted unless alternative of at least equivalence or assessment demonstrating lack of need. Development on open spaces for sport and recreation purposes permitted subject to proposal being of sufficient benefit to outweigh loss.	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
HS3	Local Green Space	Support principle of designating Local Green Space and can be designated in NDPs	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
HS4	Improvements to Open Space, Sport and Recreation Facilities	Contributions sought to provide, improve and maintain facilities to meet local and district needs. Range of criteria to apply.	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
HS5	Directing Open Space, Sport and Recreation Facilities	Support new and improved facilities, expected to demonstrate a range of defined aspects. Green Belt considered an appropriate location as long as preserves openness and does not conflict with purposes of including land within it	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
HS6	Creating Healthy Communities	Development permitted if address a range of listed requirements to deliver health benefits to the community	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP – will be covered in overarching infrastructure policy
HS7	Crime Prevention	Layout and design encouraged to minimise potential for crime and anti-social behaviour and improve community safety. Developments to satisfy a range of listed criteria.	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
HS8	Protecting Community Facilities	Loss of community facilities that serve local needs resisted unless a range of criteria are satisfied.	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
CC1	Planning for Climate Change Adaptation	All development to be resilient to and adapt to climate change through inclusion of a range of listed measures where appropriate, inc. layout, use of GI, water efficiency and minimising vulnerability to flood risk	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
CC2	Planning for Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Generation	New low carbon and renewable energy technologies supported in principle subject to a range of listed criteria	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
CC3	Buildings Standards and other Sustainability Requirements	All non-residential development over 1,000 sq m to achieve BREAAM 'very good' unless financially unviable. Applicants to consider potential for large scale decentralised district heating networks on strategic sites	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
FW1	Reducing Flood Risk	Applications to be submitted in line with meeting sequential and exception tests and NPPF requirements. Ensure developments are in line with a range of listed requirements. If adjacent a watercourse a Water Framework Directive assessment required to demonstrate how waterbody will be enhanced	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
FW2	Sustainable Drainage	Major developments to include SuDS outside of floodplain, presumption against underground storage of water. Developments to discharge at QBAR greenfield run-off rate	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
FW3	Water Efficiency	Developments of 1+ dwelling to meet a water efficiency standard of 110 litres/person/day.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
FW4	Water Supply	Development to ensure adequate water supply to serve existing and proposed development.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
HE1	Designated Heritage Assets and their Setting	Development not permitted if leads to substantial harm or total loss of the significance of a designated heritage asset unless necessary to achieve substantial public benefits that outweigh harm or loss or that meet a range of listed criteria.	Some elements addressed in Part 1, some elements saved for Part 2	The overall protection of heritage assets is considered strategic for SWLP; details of how this is achieved is considered non-strategic.
HE2	Conservation Areas	Presumption in favour of retention of unlisted buildings that make a positive contribution to character and appearance of a conservation area. Consent for demolition of unlisted buildings only granted if replacement will preserve or enhance character or appearance of conservation area. Measures taken to restore or bring back into use areas that make a negative contribution to conservation areas	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
HE3	Locally Listed Historic Assets	Demolition or loss of significance of a locally listed historic asset will be assessed in relation to scale of harm or loss and the significance of the asset. Change to use traditional detailing and materials	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
HE4	Archaeology	Development not permitted if results in substantial harm to Scheduled Monuments or other archaeological remains of national importance, and their settings unless wholly exceptional circumstances Presumption for preservation of locally and regionally important sites unless benefits outweigh harm. Any remains of archaeological value to be properly evaluated prior to planning permission being granted. Agreed programme of investigation and recording where adverse effect from development.	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
NE1	Green Infrastructure	Protect, enhance and restore GI assets and strive for integrated network. Natural environment to be planned for at a variety of spatial scales, recognising WCC Gi Strategy and Council to work with partners.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
NE2	Protecting Designated Biodiversity and Geodiversity Assets	Protect designated areas and species of national and local importance for biodiversity and geodiversity, varying levels of protection depending on whether national or local designation.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
NE3	Biodiversity	Development permitted if protects, enhances and/or restores habitat biodiversity, with range of criteria listed to adhere to.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
NE4	Landscape	Development permitted if positively contributes to landscape character, range of listed criteria to be demonstrated	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
NE5	Protection of Natural Resources	Development permitted if ensures that natural resources remain safe, protected and prudently used. Range of listed criteria to be demonstrated.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
NE6	High Speed Rail 2 (HS2)	When considering approval requests for HS2, appropriate mitigation and any significant environmental effects of HS2 on the natural environment, businesses and residents will be sought	Policy saved, to be addressed in Part 2	Considered non-strategic for SWLP
NE7	Use of Waterways	Waterways can be tools in place making and place shaping. Range of listed criteria that development should not incorporate.	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DM1	Infrastructure Contributions	Development to provide or contribute towards provision of measures to directly mitigate impact and physical, social and GI to support the needs associated with the development To be provided in a timely manner Contributions may be on-site and off-site and/or investments, scale to be related to form of development and potential impact including cumulative impact Planning Obligations and CIL will contribute towards strategic infrastructure required to support the overall development in the Plan	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP
DM2	Assessing Viability	Developments to comply with policies in Plan unless will result in development being unviable. Must be accompanied by Viability Assessment to be independently reviewed	Policy addressed in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP

Topic Areas not covered in either existing plan

Table 22: Policy areas for potential inclusion in the Part 1 plan, which are not covered by existing policy in either current plan.

Policy topic area	Proposed action	Notes	Hyperlink to relevant section in this document
Green and Blue Corridors	Potential inclusion in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP	Issue S1: Green and Blue Corridors
Green Economy	Potential inclusion in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP	Issue E1: Green Economy
Core opportunity area	Potential inclusion in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP	Issue E6: Core Opportunity Area
Housing Space Standards	Inclusion in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP	Issue H5: Housing Space Standards
Carbon sequestration	Inclusion in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP	Issue C3: Carbon Sequestration
Net Zero Carbon Buildings	Inclusion in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP	Net Zero Carbon Buildings
Climate Responsive Development Design	Inclusion in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP	Climate Responsive Development Design
Health Impact Assessments for major development	Potential inclusion in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP	Issue W2: Health Impact Assessments for major development
20-minute neighbourhoods	Inclusion in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP	Issue T1: 20-minute neighbourhoods
Smart cities	Inclusion in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP	Issue T4: Smart Cities
Environmental Net Gain	Potential inclusion in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP	Issue B5: Environmental Net Gain
Wildbelt designations	Potential inclusion in Part 1	Considered strategic for SWLP	Issue B6: Wildbelt designations

Issue P2: Equality and Inclusivity

Paragraph 130 (f) of the NPPF requires that we create places that are inclusive and accessible, and which promote community cohesion and resilience. A number of policy areas covered in this document – including 'Housing', 'Transport' and 'Energy' – will specifically tackle issues with direct relationships with inclusivity and equality such as (but not restricted to) access to appropriate housing which is affordable, access to and choice of an appropriate range of public transport, facilities and services to meet needs, and measures to tackle fuel poverty. Some issues are known to have a disproportionate impact on areas that have a high level of deprivation – for example, air quality issues relating to transport. Consideration of equalities and inclusivity should be woven through all the policies within the plan, with particular attention to areas of known or potential inequality.

An 'Equalities Impact Assessment' will form part of the evidence base for the SWLP, which will indicate if there are equalities issues resulting from the proposed policy content. In addition to this, it is useful to draw on the expertise of stakeholders to identify areas where further attention is needed regarding equality and inclusivity. This might influence the selection of policy options, or indicate new policy areas not currently considered.

(84) Q-P2.1: Are there any areas where equality and inclusivity in planning needs further attention?

Q-P2.2: If yes, please give further details

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