No

Representation ID: 101593

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Bellway Homes Ltd

Agent: Stansgate Planning

While the policy’s reference to the 20-minute neighbourhood concept aligns with the NPPF’s sustainable travel aims, the NPPF does not mention this approach, and its application within South Warwickshire needs further consideration. The SWLP technical evidence “Guide to existing housing densities in South Warwickshire” defines a 20-minute neighbourhood as achieving access to everyday services within a 10-minute walk or cycle each way. These aims are unrealistic for larger strategic residential developments located adjacent to larger settlements, as well as developments within smaller settlements, where infrastructure constraints and service provision limitations make such proximity difficult to achieve.

Greater flexibility should be applied to acknowledge the challenges of implementing the 20-minute neighbourhoods’ model in areas where everyday services are not available within such a short distance.

No

Representation ID: 101627

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Jo Valentine Barker

D2d. Much more flexible design working the landscape. Build a 21st century aesthetic

No

Representation ID: 101690

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Vincent Rollason

This development is not good for the area

No

Representation ID: 101930

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Bishop's Tachbrook Parish Council

Disagree;
Pedestrians and cycles should be separated from vehicle movements, the safety of all road users should be prioritised in the hierarchy of pedestrians first, cyclists second and road users third, but the safety and convenience of all should be considered to make sure all travel infrastructure optimised for all, not one group at the expense of the others.

Yes

Representation ID: 102065

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Andrew Crump

These principles are laudable in themselves in pointing towards new settlements being self-sufficient, with all within reach of residents within 20 minutes on foot. If they can get to work and avail themselves of shops and other amenities in this manner then carbon emissions will be held in check. If, however, residents need to use their cars to travel to and from work in urban areas, then pollution and congestion will ensue. If the development is to truly enhance the natural environment, it needs to be of a scale that does not overshadow or emasculate its inherent significance.

Other

Representation ID: 102133

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Joseph Dimambro-Denson

why can't we be more ambitious for a 15 minute neighbourhood. Emphasise permeability for pedestrians and cyclists as well as prioritisation.

Other

Representation ID: 102200

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: IM Land 1 Limited

Agent: Turley

74. IM Land broadly supports Draft Policy Direction 25. As stated previously, IM Land are concerned with the use of the phase “attractive” which is subjective and could lead to a difference of approach to design across the authorities.

Yes

Representation ID: 102291

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: BDW Trading Limited

Agent: Knight Frank LLP

BDW supports the strategic design principles in the SWLP, aligning with the National Design Guide and NPPF to promote sustainable, community-focused development. The proposed Cophams Hill project exemplifies the 20-minute neighbourhood concept, integrating essential services within walking or cycling distance to reduce car dependence, enhance local economies, and foster social connections.

Other

Representation ID: 102295

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Philip Alton

Whilst many of the stated goals of the Council's polices are fine, the Council's track record in delivering them has been poor. In particular, the Council has failed to properly protect green belt land, poorly executed road projects, it has become too close to developers resulting in inappropriate residential development and a mix of properties which do not meet the needs of local residents. It has chased CILS payments to the detriment of residents and local amenity. This must stop and should be reflected in planning policies.

Other

Representation ID: 102354

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey Strategic Land

Agent: Turley

Taylor Wimpey supports the Draft Policy Direction in principle and emphasises the opportunity presented by the Site at land at north Leamington as demonstrated by the Vision Document. Further detail in respect of the Site is submitted via the Call for Sites exercise being undertaken in parallel with the Regulation 18 consultation.

No

Representation ID: 102355

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough

Agent: Marrons

While the policy’s reference to the 20-minute neighbourhood concept aligns with the NPPF’s sustainable travel aims, the NPPF does not mention this approach, and its application within South Warwickshire needs further consideration. The SWLP technical evidence “Guide to existing housing densities in South Warwickshire” defines a 20-minute neighbourhood as achieving access to everyday services within a 10-minute walk or cycle each way. Greater flexibility should be applied to acknowledge the challenges of implementing the 20-minute neighbourhoods’ model in areas where everyday services are not available within such a short distance.

Yes

Representation ID: 102436

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Hill Residential

Agent: Turley

Hill Residential is supportive of this draft policy. Indeed, the proposals for ‘Hatton Villages’ (as outlined in the separate call for sites submission and summarised in response to Table 6 and proposed new settlement location B1 ‘Land at Hatton’) have been designed with these design principles in mind.

Other

Representation ID: 102509

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Ms Sue Cole

Historic England's comment concerning reflecting "local character and history" should be embedded into the first four design principles.

Yes

Representation ID: 102666

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Penelope Beswick

I totally agree with Historic England that "local character and history, including the surrounding build environment and landscape setting" and this should be incorporated within a strategic design policy. Volume housebuilders are very bad at this - the developments to the south of Leamington Spa show no reference to local character and history despite being the "gateway" to Leamington when approaching from the M40. The large block of flats on the roundabout near Wanzl dominates this approach and apart from being finished with render bears no relationship to Leamington at all - the scale and detailing is very disappointing.

Yes

Representation ID: 102874

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Turley

The University supports the themes of this draft policy direction. The proposed principles reflect the University’s own aspirations for the creation of well designed and sustainable places, as set out in the recently adopted SPD. The University also supports the 20 minute neighbourhood concept.

Other

Representation ID: 102924

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Propernomics Ltd

The policy notes that it is beneficial if people's day to day needs can be met within walking distance. However, there will be many desirable developments that cannot operate as "20-minute neighbourhoods" due to their size, context or other external factors. The policy should be clear that it is referring to new settlements (insert "new") rather than smaller sites or plots.

Yes

Representation ID: 102930

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Miss Sabrina Hasnaoui

The above principles should be followed with full transparency and strict criteria as to which areas best serve the housing needs of South Warwickshire. Selection of sites should in no way be influenced by developers preference for easy and cheap to develop sites.

No

Representation ID: 103067

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Marrons

While the policy’s reference to the 20-minute neighbourhood concept aligns with the NPPF’s sustainable travel aims, the NPPF does not mention this approach, and its application within South Warwickshire needs further consideration. The SWLP technical evidence “Guide to existing housing densities in South Warwickshire” defines a 20-minute neighbourhood as achieving access to everyday services within a 10-minute walk or cycle each way. Greater flexibility should be applied to acknowledge the challenges of implementing the 20-minute neighbourhoods’ model in areas where everyday services are not available within such a short distance.

Yes

Representation ID: 103438

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Peter Emmerson

The design of new buildings in Stratford District over the past forty years has often been mediocre and I have heard planning officers in the past saying that judgements around building design are a personal matter and something that they cannot take into account when considering planning applications. I completely disagree with this view. I would like to see planning officers and developers paying more attention to matters such as the use of local materials, visual balance and proportion. I would hope that the design code can be used effectively and sensitively to ensure better design in the future.

Other

Representation ID: 103489

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough - Salford Road, Bidford-on-Avon

Agent: Turley

Richborough supports the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction 25 and highlight that site REFID: 261 can meet these requirements, as set out in the recently submitted outline planning application

Other

Representation ID: 103494

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough - Gaydon Road, Bishop's Itchington

Agent: Turley

Richborough supports the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction 25 and highlight that site REFID: 42 can meet these requirements, as set out in the recently submitted outline planning application

Other

Representation ID: 103498

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough - Lighthorne Road, Kineton

Agent: Turley

Richborough supports the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction 25 and highlight that site REFID: 324 can meet these requirements, as set out in the recently submitted outline planning application

Other

Representation ID: 103500

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough - Sycamore Close, Stockton

Agent: Turley

Richborough supports the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction 25 and highlight that site REFID: 326 can meet these requirements, as set out in the recently submitted outline planning application

Other

Representation ID: 103504

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough - Kineton Road, Wellesbourne

Agent: Turley

Richborough supports the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction 25 and highlight that site REFID: 325 can meet these requirements, as set out in the recently submitted outline planning application

Other

Representation ID: 103508

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough - Wellesbourne Road, Wellesbourne

Agent: Turley

Richborough supports the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction 25 and highlight that land south of Wellesbourne Road, Wellesbourne can meet these requirements.

Other

Representation ID: 103510

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough - Plough Lane, Bishop's Itchington

Agent: Turley

Richborough supports the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction 25 and highlight that site REFID: 232 can meet these requirements, as set out in the recently submitted outline planning application

Yes

Representation ID: 103687

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Philip Wall

More suitable to ground up designs in New Settlements for true 20 minute neighbourhoods.

Yes

Representation ID: 103764

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Deborah Carter

Only realistically deliverable via new settlements for optimised design and real world delivery

No

Representation ID: 103827

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Claire Jones

Biodiversity should be the top priority- doesn’t matter if the area is attractive, it needs to be supporting nature and people to connect with nature

Other

Representation ID: 103977

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Martin Potter

In Principle yes but practically it is up to people's free will where they live and work.