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3.56 Climate change adaptation and climate change mitigation are core threads of the NPPF via the delivery of sustainable development. 3.57 In this context, the five overarching principles of the SWLP are welcomed and supported, in particular those that relate to climate resilience, net zero, biodiversity and environmental resilience in South Warwickshire. 3.58 Taylor Wimpey published its Sustainability Supplement and ESG Addendum (2021) ‘Building Momentum’1 which established objectives and targets for climate change, nature, resource consumption and waste generation up to 2030 on new developments. 3.59 The Environmental Strategy aligns with the emerging vision, objectives and principles for the SWLP and in summary Taylor Wimpey is committed to the following targets: (i) Reduce operational carbon emissions intensity by 36% by 2025 from a 2019 baseline. (ii) Reduce carbon emissions intensity from its supply chain and customer homes by 24% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. (iii) Increase natural habitat by 10% on new sites from 2023 and include priority wildlife enhancements from 2021. (iv) Cut waste intensity by 15% by 2025 and use more recycled materials. 3.60 Taylor Wimpey has formed several partnerships with nature organisations including Hedgehog Street and Buglife to protect and enhance natural habitats in new neighbourhoods. 3.61 It is recommended that the site selection process is informed by those strategic sites which can provide climate change adaptation and climate change mitigation as referred to in National Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) [Paragraph 003 Reference ID: 6-003-20140612 and Paragraph 007 Reference ID: 6-007-20140306]. 1 Taylor Wimpey Sustainability Supplement and ESG Addendum 2021 F.pdf
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Question C4.1: 3.62 Option C4.1a would ensure that new development complies with the latest national building regulation requirements in respect of achieving net zero carbon. 3.63 Though this compliance with building regulations is not a strategic priority which warrants to be included in SWLP Part 1. The requirement for compliance with such specific national building regulations can be included in the SWLP Part 2, unless it is centrally prescribed by in national development management policies as proposed by the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill (LURB). 3.64 Instead, at this strategic stage as set out at C3.3, it is recommended that the site selection process is informed by those strategic sites which can provide climate change adaptation and mitigation as referred to in National Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) [Paragraph 003 Reference ID: 6-003-20140612 and Paragraph 007 Reference ID: 6-007- 20140306]. Question C9.1: 3.65 Option C9.1a is the most appropriate option for South Warwickshire and is in accordance with paragraphs 177d and 182b of the NPPF which seek to secure biodiversity net gain via plan-making. 3.66 However, any planning policy requiring new development to incorporate measures to increase biodiversity should be flexible and adhere to the PPG [Paragraph 022 Reference ID: 8-022-20190721] which states, “biodiversity net gain can be achieved onsite, off-site or through a combination of on-site and off-site measures”. 3.67 It is recommended WDC and SDC work with Warwickshire County Council (WCC) to identify ‘habitat banks’ i.e. areas of enhanced or created habitats which generate biodiversity credits. This will support strategic sites that are unable to deliver net gain wholly on site.
3.69 High quality design should be at the heart of new development in the SWLP, with welldesigned places considering of a range of key factors, contributed to by the place and surrounding environment as a whole. This includes the built form, but also effective and valuable green infrastructure and landscaping, which should be particularly emphasised when considering sites to release from the Green Belt.
Question D2: 3.70 Design guides and codes can be an effective measure for ensuring that new development is in keeping with the existing surrounding environment and character, which is particularly important for South Warwickshire, and contributes to the sense of place. 3.71 Taylor Wimpey strive to create attractive and successful places where their customers will live, grow and thrive - places that will be valued by the community over the coming years and will endure true sustainability. To achieve this, TW design and build with care and integrity and put the customer and the community at the heart of every decision they make. 3.72 The implementation of any design codes should be explored on a site-by-site basis, most aligned with Option D2c. In some instances, TW may choose to prepare design codes on complex, multi-phased sites, particularly when they wish to retain control over the quality of land parcels when sold to other developers.
Question D3: 3.73 Option D3d is the most appropriate option for South Warwickshire to ensure an effective and efficient use of land in meeting the need for homes in accordance with paragraphs 119 and 124 of the NPPF. 3.74 Specifically, the paragraph 125 of the NPPF is clear that it is “…especially important that planning policies and decisions avoid homes being built at low densities”. It also states the following (underlining for emphasis): “a) plans should contain policies to optimise the use of land in their area and meet as much of the identified need for housing as possible. This will be tested robustly at examination, and should include the use of minimum density standards for city and town centres and other locations that are well served by public transport. These standards should seek a significant uplift in the average density of residential development within these areas, unless it can be shown that there are strong reasons why this would be inappropriate; b) the use of minimum density standards should also be considered for other parts of the plan area. It may be appropriate to set out a range of densities that reflect the accessibility and potential of different areas, rather than one broad density range.” 3.75 For example, Land North of Leamington is highly accessible to existing services and facilities, adjoining the existing settlement boundary of Royal Leamington Spa. This includes being located alongside the bus route between Royal Leamington Spa and Coventry, and within an accessible distance to Royal Leamington Spa railway station which offers frequent train services to Birmingham, Coventry, Birmingham Airport, Oxford and London - all key destinations and economic hubs for commuters from South Warwickshire. 3.76 Furthermore, paragraph 154 of the NPPF relating to climate change adaptation and mitigation (a key overarching principle of the SWLP) sets out new development should reduce greenhouse gas emissions via its location. This can be made possible by increasing densities at sustainable locations such as Land North of Leamington, which is highly accessible to ensure a low impact on the environment.
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Question T1: 3.77 Taylor Wimpey supports the principles of the 20-minute neighbourhood in the SWLP, including its benefits of boosting local economies, improving people’s health and wellbeing, increasing social connections in communities and tackling climate change. The principles lend to exemplar place-making and are reflected by Land North of Leamington. 3.78 Taylor Wimpey therefore support Option T1b, though this should not be a policy requirement as the composition and functionality of a neighbourhood is in constant flux. 3.79 Instead, this should refer to and reflect the principles already established in the NPPF, PPG, the National Design Guide, which should inform and guide the SWLP. Whilst the NPPF does not refer directly to 20-minute neighbourhoods, the SWLP will need to be consistent with national policy to enable the delivery of sustainable development – therefore by virtue of the test of soundness, the SWLP will embed the principles of 20- minute neighbourhoods in its strategic and non-strategic policies.
