Yes

Representation ID: 100526

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Michael

In principle agree but don’t agree with land allocation SG22. Urban infilling and lack of service provisions putting additional strain on villages of Middletown & Sambourne

No

Representation ID: 100540

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Stephen Draper

The Vision and Strategic Objectives do not recognise the current peaceful environment of Rowington, Kingswood and Lapworth. The objectives are based on national policy and are incompatible with the rich amenity and pleasent environment currently accessed by residents and visitors. It will tear the heart out of the village.

Yes

Representation ID: 100593

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs june Goldsmith

I think that due to the impact of the proposals on green belt the plan should only cover the period of 15 years We live in a rapidly changing world More brown land may become available eg will retail parks still be in use in 15 years time Will housing demand follow the pattern we predict Once land has been removed from green belt its benefits will be lost to future generations

Yes

Representation ID: 100633

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Susan Ray

broadly accept

Yes

Representation ID: 100674

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Gladman Developments

Gladman support the vision which seeks to boost and diversify the local economy by meeting South Warwickshire development needs by ensuring the provision of appropriate infrastructure, in suitable locations, at the right time.

Gladman consider that as the spatial strategy is yet to be determined, the councils should be cautious of an extended plan period to 2050. The NPPF requires that plans look ahead a minimum of fifteen years from adoption and that local plans are reviewed every five years, therefore there are concerns that this extended approach leaves the Councils with few alternatives to respond to changing circumstances.

It is suggested that wording to support development could be more balanced between protecting the natural environment and supporting social and economic opportunities in order to ensure the continued sustainable growth of the authority area.

No

Representation ID: 100755

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Vistry Strategic Land - Wellesbourne

Vistry are concerned that these objectives may not be realised through the plan making process.

Yes

Representation ID: 100798

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Rowington Landowner Consortium

Agent: Knight Frank LLP

The Landowner Consortium is generally supportive of the approach and strategic objectives. However, as further detailed in relation to Policy Direction 1, the plan period should be extended to 2055 for a 30-year plan period in accordance with para 22 NPPF, in light of the growth strategy to incorporate new settlements and significant large-scale developments which require major improvements in infrastructure.

Yes

Representation ID: 100876

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: The Princethorpe Foundation

Agent: Sworders

We broadly support the proposals in the Vision and Strategic Objectives: South Warwickshire 2050 chapter; however, part of the vision of the South Warwickshire Local Plan is to Strengthen Local Communities. We strongly consider that allowing existing settlements with existing facilities to grow, and less emphasis on creating isolated new settlements, would better achieve this vision. This would support Strategic Objective 1 by locating growth in the most sustainable locations.

Yes

Representation ID: 100932

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Dr Nicola Sawle

but the fundamental issue with this plan is the lack of funding to provide infrastructure to support the number and positions of proposed building/home and that a number of sites proposed would not meet the objectives listed

Other

Representation ID: 100975

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Adrian Summers on behalf of the Summers Family

Agent: The Tyler Parkes Partnership Ltd

There is nothing distinctly ‘South Warwickshire’ about them. A major omission is that the vision does not give sufficient emphasis to economic growth. The vision, the over-arching principles and strategic objectives require a re-think. The vision received a relatively low level of support in the previous consultation.

South Warwickshire is characterised by tight urban areas and numerous rural settlements and the policies should better reflect that character. A significant number of strategic allocations are on the inner edge of the West Midlands Green Belt, in locations that broadly are most important for purposes a), b) and d) of Green Belt.

Yes

Representation ID: 100983

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Ms Zoe Leventhal

Overall the strategic objectives seem appropriate

No

Representation ID: 100985

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Stacey Wall

I am concerned that the current planning application lacks provisions to improve local education, schooling, and apprenticeship opportunities. Without a clear strategy to enhance access to quality education and vocational training, the long-term success of the community is at risk. Encouraging young people into work and industry should be a priority to ensure they have the skills and opportunities to contribute to the area's growth. I urge the council to integrate plans for better education and career development within the development framework to support the area's future prosperity.

No

Representation ID: 101007

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Hallam Land

Agent: Marrons

The Vision should recognise that there are unmet development needs outside of South Warwickshire that may need to be met within South Warwickshire. A Strategic Objective should also be to meet any unmet housing needs from communities elsewhere that cannot meet their needs, where it is practical and consistent with achieving sustainable development. This would align the strategic objective with the ‘positively prepared’ test of soundness.

Yes

Representation ID: 101080

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Ettington Estate Ltd

Agent: Origin3

The Vision does not set out a clear commitment to ensuring that housing needs in South Warwickshire will be met over the plan period, and the benefits that will be provided to current and future residents by ensuring that appropriate accommodation is provided to meet the needs of all.

We support the commitment set out in Strategic Objectives 1 and 2 to supporting growth, and committing to meeting current and future housing needs.

No

Representation ID: 101093

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Richard Culley

Net zero is a joke and you shouldn't be funding it.

Yes

Representation ID: 101096

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Dr Chris Clews

What's not to support?
I feel that compromise may be the order of the day when the true costs are laid bare.
In places it is idealistic and probably too difficult/too costly to being into reality.

Yes

Representation ID: 101108

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Hallam Land Management Limited

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

Land southeast of Southam and specifically HELAA Site ID 383 can contribute towards achieving the Vision for South Warwickshire through a range of measures, as outlined.

Other

Representation ID: 101124

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Propernomics Ltd

The achievement of the vision and strategic objectives relies on the actual delivery of development. Small sites, including "reserve sites" in Local Service Villages, have the advantage of being capable of delivery in the shorter term than major sites and infrastructure projects. Hence a variety of sites should be developed in tandem if the Local Plan's objectives are to be achieved.

No

Representation ID: 101131

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Phoebe Bosco

/pick-up and rush hour. The quality of our roads is horrendous, with potholes/craters, without the additional strain of construction vehicles. This leads to our limited parking.

We have no Post Office, no doctors, no pharmacies, no care homes. There’s limited plumbing (houses require septic tanks). There’s no train station. Our nearest is already extremely busy. To provide all the infrastructure and improvements to necessay amenities must come years before more population.

Areas chosen are prone to flooding, and we are often experiencing power cuts now with climate change’s more extreme weather.

No

Representation ID: 101158

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Bart Slob

The vision lacks clarity, measurable targets, and stronger commitments. The fact that 60% of respondents disagreed with the original vision suggests it does not fully reflect public priorities, yet minimal changes have been made. Infrastructure must be guaranteed before large-scale development, particularly for schools, transport, and healthcare. There is no clear commitment to prioritising brownfield sites over Green Belt loss, which is essential to protect historic landscapes like Kenilworth Castle (near SG04). The objectives need stronger protections, clearer targets, and genuine public engagement to be fully effective.

No

Representation ID: 101440

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Bellway Strategic Land / Ashberry Strategic Land

Agent: Marrons

The Vision is appropriate in so far as to how it intends to meet South Warwickshire’s sustainable development needs. But South Warwickshire is not an island, and the Vision should recognise there are unmet development needs outside of South Warwickshire that may need to be met within South Warwickshire. The Vision should acknowledge this.

The same applies to Strategic Objective 2: Delivering homes that meet the needs of all our communities. A Strategic Objective should be to meet any unmet housing needs from communities elsewhere that cannot meet their needs, where it is practical and consistent with achieving sustainable development

No

Representation ID: 101471

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Vincent Rollason

This development is not good for the area.

Yes

Representation ID: 101568

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Stratford-on-Avon Town Council

STC broadly supports the vision and strategic objectives set out.

No

Representation ID: 101579

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Alderley Holdings Trust

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

The Vision should recognise that there are unmet development needs outside of South Warwickshire that may need to be met within South Warwickshire. A Strategic Objective should also be to meet any unmet housing needs from communities elsewhere that cannot meet their needs, where it is practical and consistent with achieving sustainable development. This would align the strategic objective with the ‘positively prepared’ test of soundness.

Yes

Representation ID: 101658

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs MIchele Gill

By proposing the vast level of development you are going against the majority of the objectives other than providing homes.

Other

Representation ID: 101666

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Philip Alton

These proposals amount to planning box ticking. Unfortunately there is a long and continuing history of the council taking action which is contrary to the wishes and wellbeing of residents. This has occurred across a range of areas but is most apparent in housing development. It is clear that the council has permitted residential development which is contrary to planning policy and the interests of residents. Its primary motivation has been to collect Community Interest Levy payments (CIL) from housebuilders. This has resulted in damage to the environment, quality of life and serious inconvenience to residents, particularly during highway works.

Other

Representation ID: 101722

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Grevayne Properties Limited

Agent: The Tyler Parkes Partnership Ltd

The plan states that "Five overarching principles will determine how this development is delivered. These could apply anywhere and imply there is nothing distinctly ‘South Warwickshire’ about them. The potential for housing delivery on our clients’ land at Baddesley Clinton (site ref: 490) would contribute to Government’s objectives to accelerate housebuilding over the next 5 years. The location of the land within Baddesley Clinton would also ensure development in a sustainable location. South Warwickshire is characterised by tight urban areas and numerous rural settlements and the policies of the development plan should better reflect that character.

No

Representation ID: 101759

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Catesby Estates

Agent: Marrons

The Vision should recognise that there are unmet development needs outside of South Warwickshire that may need to be met within South Warwickshire. A Strategic Objective should also be to meet any unmet housing needs from communities elsewhere that cannot meet their needs, where it is practical and consistent with achieving sustainable development. This would align the strategic objective with the ‘positively prepared’ test of soundness.

No

Representation ID: 101806

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Karen Rollason

The strategic objectives are laudable but cannot be met with the scale of development proposed:
Firstly, the level of growth proposed is wholly disproportionate so this objective cannot be achieved. The joint councils are working to an unrealistic target of 2,188 houses per year. Obviously, this arbitrary figure has been imposed by central government.
B1 and SG07 are disproportionate in scale. What evidence is there that that funding would be made available?
Although directing growth towards railway corridors seemed a good idea, this is pure sophistry. Why was this accepted as an option without any research into whether it is actually deliverable?
B1 and SG07 are NOT located where there is access to adequate services, health facilities and schools.
The bar has been set extremely high for the provision of affordable homes on land taken out of the Green Belt.
When local services are overloaded already and when the roads and railways are at capacity, infrastructure would need to be provided from Day 1. Thus far, the response from officers in the online consultations has been that infrastructure would be “phased”. This is not good enough.
The Major Investment Sites set out in the consultation document have one thing in common: they will all encourage car usage because of the difficulties in accessing them by public transport.
The development at B1 and SG07 is contradictory to Strategic Objective 6.
What can be more attractive than glorious green fields, ancient trees and beautiful views? How do you improve on that? With 8,000+ houses and an industrial estate?
How on earth does building 8,000+ houses and an industrial estate enhance the visitor experience?
Provision of 8000 homes will contradict Objective 10 aiming to improve health, safety and quality of life of the communities.
With regards to Strategic Objective 12-How does building 8,000+ houses and an industrial estate “protect what already exists”? How do you create “enhancements” by concreting over the countryside? What is the point of destroying the biodiversity which already exists?

Other

Representation ID: 101850

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Barwood Land

Agent: Savills (UK) Ltd

No objections to the Vision as drafted but it should more strongly articulate the drive for sustainable growth to reflect the Labour Government’s ambitions and the significant changes in national policy. The wording could be more assertive regarding the necessity to meet the community's needs and enhance housing delivery.

The same goes for the Strategic Objectives. We recognise Strategic Objective 2 relates to meeting South Warwickshire’s current and future housing needs. However, the language of this objective is passive and not as proactive as we consider necessary.

There is a national housing crisis. Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick are the first and fourth most unaffordable authorities to live in the West Midlands region. The cost of housing combined with recent inflation has resulted in a cost of living crisis. This means many households cannot afford to but or rent suitable accommodation.

We consider there should be greater emphasis on housing affordability, meeting needs and working proactively to deliver a boost to housing supply. This would set the tone for following policies. In later representations we comment on the draft policies themselves and how they could respond to the housing crisis with a more positive and ambitious approach.