Other

Representation ID: 96116

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Judith Palmer

The canal close to C1 is already a conservation area - nature is flourishing including otters - we do not want waterway development that destroys the important nature corridor we already have.

Yes

Representation ID: 96345

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Southam Town Council

Southam Town, District and County elected representatives support this Policy Direction.

Yes

Representation ID: 96549

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Shipston Town Council

Agree

Yes

Representation ID: 96595

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Peter Nixon

Waterways should be enhanced and protected.

Yes

Representation ID: 96687

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Janet Gee

Clear policies on use of canal towpaths needed for cyclists alongside pedestrians and anglers

Other

Representation ID: 96902

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Margaret Jeffery

The canal tow path being used as a cycle track in the BW settlement is a recipe for disaster. To widen the tow path would mean The removal of hedges which provide shelter and food for birds. The path would have to be bonded and lighting would have to be installed. From a safety point of view railings should be built but this would impinge on accessibility for boaters mooring. Safe access to the canal and its tow path make a significant contribution to the physical and mental health and well being of the residents of Wilmcote.

Yes

Representation ID: 97009

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: John Dinnie

Landowners next to waterways like main rivers, whether or not they are navigable, should be encouraged to allow public access to the waterways for quiet recreational purposes.

Yes

Representation ID: 97043

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Alcester Town Council

This approach is agreed by Alcester Town Council, Arrow with Weethley Parish Council, Kinwarton Parish Council, Wixford Parish Council and Great Alne Parish Council (together referred to as Alcester Parishes Group or ‘APG’).

Yes

Representation ID: 97192

Received: 26/02/2025

Respondent: Tysoe Parish Council

Yes

Yes

Representation ID: 97267

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Squab Hall Farm

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

Draft Policy Direction 28’s aim to promote the use and accessibility of waterways in South Warwickshire is supported. The policy appropriately recognises the ecological benefits of waterways and seeks to protect them from harmful development while encouraging regeneration.

Further clarity is needed on what constitutes an “adverse impact” on the integrity of the waterways structure, water quality, landscape, heritage and ecological quality and character. Clear definitions or criteria would ensure greater consistency in decision-making and provide developers with a better understanding of policy requirements.

Yes

Representation ID: 97521

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Mr HUGH KEEP

Especially in relation to the ecological quality and character.

Other

Representation ID: 97785

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Gary Jeffery

The proposed plan to use the towpath between Canada Bridge and Stratford as a cycle track for residents of the proposed BW settlement would restrict the canal's towpath accessibility by pedestrians and the canal would not be as attractive to boaters wishing to moor up in tranquility. The canal and it's towpath make a significant contribution to leisure and to the mental health of residents of Wilmcote. There would, of course, also be a high risk of accidents on the towpath and the proposed venture would be both challenging and costly.

Yes

Representation ID: 97860

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Brenda Stewart

I addition canal boats that do not use diesel or other fossil fuel should be favoured

Yes

Representation ID: 98114

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: William Davis Limited

Agent: Marrons

Draft Policy Direction 28’s aim to promote the use and accessibility of waterways in South Warwickshire is supported. The policy appropriately recognises the ecological benefits of waterways and seeks to protect them from harmful development while encouraging regeneration.

Further clarity is needed on what constitutes an “adverse impact” on the integrity of the waterways structure, water quality, landscape, heritage and ecological quality and character. Clear definitions or criteria would ensure greater consistency in decision-making and provide developers with a better understanding of policy requirements.

No

Representation ID: 98429

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Susan Hague

The Grand Union Canal Conservation Area runs for 2.7km through site B1 of Hatton and would be compromised by development of the site.

Yes

Representation ID: 98643

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: X2 New Settlement Consortium

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

Draft Policy Direction 28’s aim to promote the use and accessibility of waterways in South Warwickshire is supported. The policy appropriately recognises the ecological benefits of waterways and seeks to protect them from harmful development while encouraging regeneration.

Further clarity is needed on what constitutes an “adverse impact” on the integrity of the waterways structure, water quality, landscape, heritage and ecological quality and character. Clear definitions or criteria would ensure greater consistency in decision-making and provide developers with a better understanding of policy requirements.

Yes

Representation ID: 99504

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Dr Manoj Babu

agreed

Yes

Representation ID: 99879

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Steven Simpson

We use waterways for leisure often (walking cycling).
An absolute asset that must be protected.

No

Representation ID: 99958

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Welford on Avon Parish Council

The 'water way scene' (river or canal view) should be added to this policy in a simalr way to the inclusion of the 'street scene' in more general planning policy.

Yes

Representation ID: 100391

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Lorraine Grocott

NA

Other

Representation ID: 101027

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Rowington Landowner Consortium

Agent: Knight Frank LLP

The policy promotes the use of waterways for active travel while prioritising ecological benefits, aligning with the Warwickshire Waterways Strategy’s emphasis on accessibility, community engagement, and environmental resilience. Given the potential for canal enhancements at new settlement C1, the policy should be positively worded to encourage improvements that support active travel without imposing onerous financial obligations on development.

Yes

Representation ID: 101144

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mac Mic Group

Agent: Marrons

Mac Mic Group offers its support for Policy Direction 28.

Yes

Representation ID: 101192

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Hallam Land Management Limited

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

Draft Policy Direction 28’s aim to promote the use and accessibility of waterways in South Warwickshire is supported. The policy appropriately recognises the ecological benefits of waterways and seeks to protect them from harmful development while encouraging regeneration.

Further clarity is needed on what constitutes an “adverse impact” on the integrity of the waterways structure, water quality, landscape, heritage and ecological quality and character. Clear definitions or criteria would ensure greater consistency in decision-making and provide developers with a better understanding of policy requirements.

Yes

Representation ID: 101406

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Bellway Strategic Land / Ashberry Strategic Land

Agent: Marrons

Draft Policy Direction 28’s aim to promote the use and accessibility of waterways in South Warwickshire is supported. The policy appropriately recognises the ecological benefits of waterways and seeks to protect them from harmful development while encouraging regeneration.

Further clarity is needed on what constitutes an “adverse impact” on the integrity of the waterways structure, water quality, landscape, heritage and ecological quality and character. Clear definitions or criteria would ensure greater consistency in decision-making and provide developers with a better understanding of policy requirements.

Yes

Representation ID: 101472

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Hallam Land

Agent: Marrons

Draft Policy Direction 28’s aim to promote the use and accessibility of waterways in South Warwickshire is supported. The policy appropriately recognises the ecological benefits of waterways and seeks to protect them from harmful development while encouraging regeneration.

Further clarity is needed on what constitutes an “adverse impact” on the integrity of the waterways structure, water quality, landscape, heritage and ecological quality and character. Clear definitions or criteria would ensure greater consistency in decision-making and provide developers with a better understanding of policy requirements.

Yes

Representation ID: 101531

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Alderley Holdings Trust

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

Draft Policy Direction 28’s aim to promote the use and accessibility of waterways in South Warwickshire is supported. The policy appropriately recognises the ecological benefits of waterways and seeks to protect them from harmful development while encouraging regeneration.

Further clarity is needed on what constitutes an “adverse impact” on the integrity of the waterways structure, water quality, landscape, heritage and ecological quality and character. Clear definitions or criteria would ensure greater consistency in decision-making and provide developers with a better understanding of policy requirements.

No

Representation ID: 101696

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Vincent Rollason

This development is not good for the area

Yes

Representation ID: 101926

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Bishop's Tachbrook Parish Council

Agree

Yes

Representation ID: 102358

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough

Agent: Marrons

Draft Policy Direction 28’s aim to promote the use and accessibility of waterways in South Warwickshire is supported. The policy appropriately recognises the ecological benefits of waterways and seeks to protect them from harmful development while encouraging regeneration.

Further clarity is needed on what constitutes an “adverse impact” on the integrity of the waterways structure, water quality, landscape, heritage and ecological quality and character. Clear definitions or criteria would ensure greater consistency in decision-making and provide developers with a better understanding of policy requirements.

Other

Representation ID: 102433

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Hill Residential

Agent: Turley

The Grand Union Canal bisects ‘Hatton Villages’, which offers an incredible opportunity to support improved access and an enhanced sense of place along the Canal. Hill Residential has undertaken early engagement with the Canal & River Trust (‘CRT’) who agree that appropriate and sensitive canalside development should be strongly encouraged and supported.

Working closely with CRT, ‘Hatton Villages’ will provide a Canalside Park with better access and upgrades to the towpath making it a more accessible and attractive active travel route for year-round utility and commuting cycling trips.