Yes

Representation ID: 98760

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Deeley Properties

Agent: Delta Planning

Deeley Properties supports the general approach to meeting employment needs including the identification of Land at Banbury Road, Gaydon (Site Ref, 711), as part of a wider parcel, to meet the strategic need identified within the WMSESS.

Other

Representation ID: 99358

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Summers Holdings Ltd

Agent: The Tyler Parkes Partnership Ltd

Broad support but focusing on large employment sites at the expense of smaller sites is a concern as set out. Allocations need to be made for a variety of employment sites at this stage.

Yes

Representation ID: 99548

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Diane Wilson

X

No

Representation ID: 99590

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Afolabi Okeshola

You should at the very least consider the number of visitors (including people taking weekend breaks from big cities) which visit the areas you've got designated and if these developments are likely to have an impact on the numbers. This could have serious impacts on local business in the tourism and entertainment sectors.

Other

Representation ID: 99769

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Rebecca Loades

Stratford-Upon-Avon needs evaluating on its own. It has serious issues and is rapidly losing its identity as a historic town. Visually it is crumbling, and the economy is massively suffering. More and more cafes are opening, and then rapidly close due to competition. The high street seriously need investment. Shops are either empty or falling apart. Restaurants are poorly managed due to lack of staff.
In terms of boundaries, Leamington Spa has almost joined up with Warwick due to development. Please ensure that Local Centres still maintain their boundaries and do not merge. They each need their own identities.

Yes

Representation ID: 100339

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Lorraine Grocott

NA

Other

Representation ID: 100529

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr peter spreadbury

"it is not felt that tourism plays a spatially strategic role" you clearly have missed something here. Stratford, Leamington and Warwick in particular are key tourist destinations. In Stratford and the immediate vicinity the delivery of visitor attractions has been a dismal failure. Key Shakespeare Birthplace Trust locations are left to rot (eg Mary Arden's Farm) and any development led by Stratford BID is only noticeable by its absence and failure.

The raison d'être for Stratford IS TOURISM !

Other

Representation ID: 100951

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough Commercial

Agent: Delta Planning

Richborough Commercial supports the general approach to meeting employment needs. However, please refer to comments to Policy Direction 12 for further detail regarding the exclusion of Land North West of Junction 15 M40 (Site 44), which we contend should be allocated for strategic employment growth. Please also refer to our response to Policy Direction 13 on the Core Opportunity Area.

Other

Representation ID: 101210

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Dr Chris Clews

Who has decided what are these economic needs?

Other

Representation ID: 101480

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Bart Slob

I broadly support the proposals in the "Delivering South Warwickshire's Economic Needs" chapter but have concerns regarding Green Belt use and large-scale developments. While the focus on economic growth through strategic employment sites is valid, the priority should be on brownfield sites and well-connected areas, rather than further encroaching on the Green Belt. The use of Green Belt land, particularly at SG04, should be minimised, with clear justification for exceptional circumstances. Additionally, infrastructure improvements must align with development to avoid overburdening services. Finally, the plan must provide diverse business spaces for startups and SMEs to thrive.

No

Representation ID: 101634

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richard Yendall

none

No

Representation ID: 101641

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Vincent Rollason

This development is not good for the area

Yes

Representation ID: 101942

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Bishop's Tachbrook Parish Council

Bishop’s Tachbrook Parish Council supports the SWLP approach to Tourism but believes that Tourism is an economic driver that should be given additional emphasis in the emerging SWLP. The four towns of Warwick, Kenilworth, Stratford Upon Avon and Leamington Spa combine to provide a very attractive short break destination, and for international tourists exploring the United Kingdom. The plan should include policies to grow tourism as an important component of the economy. This will underpin hospitality, create sustained demand for hotels, will support the Arts and Culture provision and also specialist retail outlets.

No

Representation ID: 101988

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Andrew Crump

Tourism is a central part of the South Warwickshire economy and deserves to be considered as part of the spatial growth strategy. Traffic congestion is a major problem in and around Stratford and any major proposals for housing or industrial developments in its vicinity, should be considered in this context. If significant traffic is added to already congested roads, then gridlock will ensue and this will deter tourists and thus have a negative impact upon the local economy. The characteristics of the natural and built environment should also be considered as relevant factors in attracting tourists.

Other

Representation ID: 102280

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey Strategic Land

Agent: Turley

As set out in ‘Figure 1: South Warwickshire Facts and Figures’ of the SWLP Preferred Options Plan, the median house prices for Warwick and Stratford are £343,650 and £375,000 respectively, significantly higher than the national median of £290,000. This provides clear context that there is a need to provide homes in the right places to assist in balancing the overall affordability within the area.

Further, Warwick and Stratford have a joint total value of economy of £11.64bn, in order to support this economy it is essential to locate new homes in the right places.

Yes

Representation ID: 102655

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Penelope Beswick

Although there is no proposal to address tourism at this stage as it is not felt that tourism plays a "spatially strategic role" I do feel that tourism in places such as Warwick and Stratford town centres can have a big impact on amenity and parking for those that live and work in the area especially in the spring and summer months.

Yes

Representation ID: 103403

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Stephen Currie

Whilst I agree with the policy in general. However, our perceived rural and natural leafy green spaces are crucial for South Warwickshire tourism, especially nature in and around Warwick, Kenilworth, Stratford upon Avon. These spaces will have very high demands in attracting tourism. For example, all tourists expect to see idyllic towns and countryside when considering their next tourist destination.

Other

Representation ID: 104023

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Stephen Norrie

I do broadly support what is laid out here, but also find it a bit uninspiring as a vision of the future of our society and economy.

No

Representation ID: 104167

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Sheri Cosnett

I disagree the removal and development on green belt will have a major impact on tourism. the Hatton site particularly is next to Hatton country world where families come to enjoy the countryside however this will be next to a housing estate and no longer rural so why would families want to visit. Tourism should factor as the economic benefits are huge. tourists visit the Hatton locks and walks around the Hatton estate to remove the greenbelt and countryside and replace with urban views would have a massive impact on the visitor numbers. Tourism should not be overlooked.

No

Representation ID: 104377

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Neal Appleton

Tourism does play a spatially strategic role. Stratford, Kenilworth and Warwick in particular have heritage that draws the crowds. The rivers draw visitors, and the hills, walkers.

Yes

Representation ID: 104578

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Miss Ann Colley

agree

Other

Representation ID: 104740

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Ian Dunning

Build better public transport and active travel infrastructure.

If you don't trust your 8-year old child to cycle to school by themselves, you haven't done it right. Keep building it.

No

Representation ID: 104773

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Dan Brock

I object to the Delivering Economic Needs section due to overestimated employment land requirements, potential greenbelt encroachment, and inadequate infrastructure planning. The plan suggests an excessive allocation of industrial land despite negative residuals, risking unnecessary development. There is also a lack of clarity on how infrastructure will support economic growth, which could lead to overburdened services. Additionally, community engagement appears insufficient, raising concerns about whether local interests are being properly considered. Without addressing these issues, the plan risks unsustainable and poorly coordinated economic development.

Yes

Representation ID: 104968

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Stratford-on-Avon Town Council

Many of our institutions in Stratford, especially the Shakespeare properties, theatre and church, were hit very hard by the covid pandemic and associated lockdowns. Focused support for the regional tourist authority would help to restore some of the former level of activity.

Yes

Representation ID: 106866

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Birmingham International Airport Ltd

South Warwickshire is identified as the gateway to the West Midlands and that businesses are well placed to capitalise on the economic opportunities within this region. Birmingham Airport is a key economic accelerator for the Midlands region, providing the connectivity that our thriving businesses need to trade, export and secure investment. South Warwickshire’s vicinity to Birmingham Airport allows businesses to benefit from this existing connectivity and they will benefit further from our ambition to grow our route network to provide greater network choice.

Other

Representation ID: 106895

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Historic England

Tourism

Whilst we note that Tourism is mentioned in Policy Direction 2, Historic England recognises the significant role that tourism plays in the economy of South Warwickshire and is supportive of the Local Plan helping to create the conditions for a thriving heritage and cultural sector. Given the importance of tourism in the area we consider that it does play a spatially strategic role and therefore should be addressed in Part 1 of the Local Plan and not left to be addressed in Part 2, as set out in the Preferred
Options document.

Yes

Representation ID: 106948

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Coventry and Warwickshire ICB

The ICB supports Section 6 on the basis that local planning policy needs to build a strong economic economy, recognising the health and wellbeing benefit this has for the local population. The ICB asks that as part of housing site selection the economic needs are considered as part of a ‘joined up’ site selection process.
The ICB is supportive of the retention and provision of shared spaces and community facilities, recognising their role in fostering community cohesion, offering opportunities for diverse groups of people to socialise, and access to healthcare information and services.

Other

Representation ID: 107013

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Cherwell District Council

DTC RESPONSE:

1. Economy
We would welcome the acknowledgement and inclusion of text recognising the economic links
between Cherwell, Warwick District and Stratford-on-Avon District in terms of employees,
contractors, employers and suppliers for example with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Aston Martin
who are based at Gaydon and the other JLR locations within South Warwickshire and other key
employers such as Cherwell District Council.

2. Retail, Leisure and Tourism
We would welcome the acknowledgement of the retail, leisure, tourism links between Cherwell,
Warwick District and Stratford-on-Avon District in terms employees, employers, suppliers, visitors
including to the towns of Banbury and Bicester and to Bicester Village and that nearby Cherwell
residents also use facilities within South Warwickshire.

Other

Representation ID: 107573

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Stratford Society

It is very regrettable that nothing is said in the Consultation Documents about the need to reduce the volume of traffic crossing the 15th century Clopton Bridge, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The congestion this causes on access roads contributes significantly to poor air quality in Stratford-upon-Avon’s surrounding residential areas and the town centre.
It is welcome that Stratford District Council is now looking at possible alternative routes for a bypass south-west of the town, which would divert some traffic away from the Bridge.
The Society agrees that Town Centres play a major role in serving both local communities and visitors. It is important to protect and enhance them, with development permitted only where it is on an appropriate scale and reflects the character of the centre. This should not rule out the conversion of existing properties to provide more residential accommodation in town, where appropriate. Tourism is a major part of the economy of South Warwickshire, and steps should be taken to foster this, including by reducing traffic congestion in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre.

Other

Representation ID: 107935

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Barwood Land

Agent: Pegasus Group

Land at Thickthorn, Kenilworth is allocated under Policy DS9 in the Warwick Local Plan. The subject site has a current reserved matters application W/24/1536 and the wider site has had a number of approvals and is under development. The subject site has been actively marketed for B1 and B2 uses with limited interest, as evidenced in the marketing report. The site could accommodate Use Class B8, a supermarket, or residential development. We request that the Councils give consideration to all three uses.