No

Representation ID: 100883

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Dr Dave Steele

The plan should allocate Local Green Spaces for protection

No

Representation ID: 100888

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Dr Dave Steele

It is not clear if this allocation will be used to replace the important Green Belt, green infrastructure corridors and Wildbelt designations which should already be included in the Plan and given substantial weight. Green Belts shouldn’t include housing allocations.

Other

Representation ID: 100889

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Dr Dave Steele

This policy needs stronger wording as it currently states that the SLA designation will not restrict development. In these areas, which are valuable for wildlife, development must be restricted and directed towards lower value areas where the impact on nature will not be so significant.

Yes

Representation ID: 101006

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: H Crook

The protection of nature is essential and our absolute duty for future generations.
The west midlands and england in general is an area that is severely depleted in all aspects of nature, and so is even more important to protect it.
Climate change and global warning will damage habitats, trees plants and the insects and animals that they support
The pressure to develop and build over green areas needs to ensure habitats are protected.
Already many plants, insects birds and mammals and amphibians are on the red list at high risk of extinction in the uk.

Yes

Representation ID: 101105

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Rowington Landowner Consortium

Agent: Knight Frank LLP

The policy ensures that biodiversity and ecological assets are safeguarded while allowing for responsible development. On sites where existing habitats, hedgerows are present, this policy will ensure that appropriate mitigation and enhancement measures are implemented. It supports evidence-based ecological planning, ensuring that development integrates with and enhances local biodiversity rather than causing net harm.

Other

Representation ID: 101139

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Mark Stevens

Protection, with no wriggle room for greedy developers, should be paramount when finalising development locations. The UK and Warwickshire within that, has lost hundreds of native species and woodlands and it cannot afford to lose more, indeed we need to find a way of rekindling/reintroducing the lost ones.

No

Representation ID: 101219

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mac Mic Group

Agent: Marrons

At present the draft policy direction applies an equal level of protection to all designated sites. The NPPF (para. 188) states that plans should distinguish between the hierarchy of sites, and allocated land with the least environmental or amenity value, where consistent with other policies in the Framework. Therefore, based on housing need and sustainable location requirements it could be necessary to allocate land that is designated. Furthermore, Para 188 does not identify ‘potential’ Local Wildlife Sites as a designated site and should not be afforded such protection.

No

Representation ID: 101397

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Bellway Strategic Land / Ashberry Strategic Land

Agent: Marrons

At present the draft policy direction applies an equal level of protection to all designated sites. The NPPF (para. 188) states that plans should distinguish between the hierarchy of sites, and allocated land with the least environmental or amenity value, where consistent with other policies in the Framework. Therefore, based on housing need and sustainable location requirements it could be necessary to allocate land that is designated. Furthermore, Para 188 does not identify ‘potential’ Local Wildlife Sites as a designated site and should not be afforded such protection.

Other

Representation ID: 101495

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Anne Teed

The policy needs to be more detailed. Local wildlife sites are important and there is not enough on how environmental assets like these will be protected. Some proposed residential sites cover or are near some wildlife sites and there appears to be no detail on how these are protected.

Yes

Representation ID: 101597

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Ms Zoe Leventhal

The mandate to protect, conserve and enhance must be non-negotiable and in no circumstances should offsetting be allowed. The importance of protected sites for natural flood management where appropriate should be highlighted, cross-referenced to draft Policy J in chapter 7 on flood risks.

A green / blue map identifying all existing sites, options for new sites and connectivity should form part of the plan. For example Finham Brook in Kenilworth from upstream of the castle across Kenilworth down to the wetland area to be created under the HS2 bridge over the Brook.

Yes

Representation ID: 101670

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Bart Slob

I agree with the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction-36, which emphasizes the protection and enhancement of biodiversity and geodiversity assets, both designated and non-designated, across South Warwickshire. Safeguarding critical sites, such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and local nature reserves, is essential for maintaining the region's natural heritage. However, any proposed development on or near these sites, like SG04, should be carefully assessed to ensure it does not harm the local ecology or contribute to the degradation of vital habitats. Enhancing ecological connectivity through new habitats is a positive step forward.

No

Representation ID: 101723

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Vincent Rollason

This development is not good for the area

Yes

Representation ID: 101833

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs AMANDA VENABLES

It is vital we try to enhance biodiversity, by protecting sites, species and habitats and I am pleased new sites will be designated for protection and sites not yet formally designated will be protected.

Other

Representation ID: 101910

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Bishop's Tachbrook Parish Council

Agree with reservations

Are there accepted definitions of what ‘locally important sites and assets’ are? If not the policy will be open to differing interpretations

Yes

Representation ID: 101984

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Simon Walkden

Absolutely and essential for maintain wildlife corridors between sites

No

Representation ID: 101992

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Dr Dave Steele

It is unclear how this will deliver wider connecting corridors which are more substantial than the proposed small scale on-site improvements. The councils should update their Green/Blue Infrastructure evidence base, in line with the NPPF and in time to influence chosen housing sites in the Local Plan.

Other

Representation ID: 101993

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Heart of England Forest

The policy does not provide enough detail on how important environmental assets will be protected and enhanced, especially when a large number of the allocations are next to and even covering important designated Local Wildlife Sites as well as sites which have no designation but are developing into significant Nature Recovery Areas.

No

Representation ID: 101997

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Dr Dave Steele

ocal evidence through planning applications shows that more than 10% BNG is achievable in Warwickshire, and the Plan states that they are aiming to link with local priorities, so a greater target should be delivered. A number of other Councils such as Cornwall Council have already got plans through Examination with 20% net gain.

No

Representation ID: 102001

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Dr Dave Steele

The plan should allocate Local Green Spaces for protection

No

Representation ID: 102031

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Miss Bianca Hollis

Why is the council still using pesticides on the grass verges along Avon Crescent, Dale Avenue and Banbury Road??
I’m deeply concerned by The River Avon being polluted. Wildlife, plants, soils and humans are suffering.
The town air is terribly polluted and the traffic is terrible!
Transport and air and water pollution must be addressed!

Yes

Representation ID: 102082

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Miss Anne Page

Particularly SG04 South of Kenilworth
This area has many ancient and veteran oak trees - hence the name Oaks Farm.
Many hederows have been maintained providing habitat for birds, etc.

Yes

Representation ID: 102197

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Hallam Land

Agent: LRM Planning

We agree that there should be policies that contribute to and enhance the natural environment. That would be consistent with §187 of the NPPF. Importantly, such a policy will need to afford protection to valued sites in a manner commensurate with their statutory status or identified quality. This reflects the fact that not all designated sites are of equal importance.

Yes

Representation ID: 102241

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Ms clare watson

It is vitally important that habitats are protected. Developers have been allowed a carte blanche to do as they like. They have ignored planning regulations e.g. grubbing up hedges without permission, and they have not been penalised or made to comply.
Rivers also need to be safeguarded - the River Avon is continually polluted by sewage and run off.

Yes

Representation ID: 102298

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Andrew Crump

In relation to Long Marston Airfield in particular, whilst a significant portion of the site is designated as brownfield land, there is also a greenfield element for which a biodiversity and ecology assessment will need to be undertaken should the housing figure go beyond the existing figure of 3,500.

Other

Representation ID: 102405

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Philip Alton

The Council does not appear to follow these policy aims in practice. Since I moved to Hatton Park the range of wildlife I see has reduced. The Council's development policies have been a contributor to this. These have also seen the destruction of hedgerows and trees. This proposed policy needs to be followed in practice. At the moment it feels as though the Council is not even paying lip service to it.

Other

Representation ID: 102412

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey Strategic Land

Agent: Turley

Taylor Wimpey supports the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction 36 and considers that strategic allocations that can assist in enhancing protected sites, habitats and species as part of the proposals should be scored favourably through the next stage of the HELAA process.

Yes

Representation ID: 102424

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: BDW Trading Limited

Agent: Knight Frank LLP

The policy ensures that biodiversity and ecological assets are safeguarded while allowing for responsible development. For sites like Cophams Hill, where existing habitats, hedgerows are present, this policy will ensure that appropriate mitigation and enhancement measures are implemented. It supports evidence-based ecological planning, ensuring that development integrates with and enhances local biodiversity rather than causing net harm.

Other

Representation ID: 102551

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Ms Sue Cole

Yes.

Ancient hedgerows should be added to the list of locally important sites and assets.

No

Representation ID: 102621

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Carl Barthorpe

Land has that has been farmed for 100's of years is a special habitat. Buzzards, Deer etc dont only live in woodland, they need fields too.

No building on any more fields around South Kenilworth SG04

Other

Representation ID: 102850

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Miss Phoebe Withnall

SG23, with its woodland, ponds, and grassland, is a vital site for local biodiversity. Developing it would directly undermine 36, which aims to protect irreplaceable habitats.