Issue and Options 2023
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More consideration should be given to the needs and aspirations of children and young people.
Lapworth Parish Council does NOT consider the vision and strategic options are appropriate. The first paragraph reads as a list of disparate items included as a result of the previous consultation rather than as a vision to aspire to. In particular, the first paragraph fails to articulate what is special about South Warwickshire or why it needs protecting, conserving and enhancing as a place to live and work. We consider it is more important to explain that South Warwickshire, known all over the world for its cultural and historic importance, is the green lungs and heart of the Midlands rather than saying it will meet unmet housing need from elsewhere. There needs to be more emphasis on why the area is special – small historic villages surrounded by open farmed countryside with ancient woodland and hedgerows linked by canals, railways, and narrow winding roads leading to larger market towns. The green belt helps underscore the character, identity and distinctiveness of South Warwickshire. If the Green Belt is to be reviewed, Lapworth Parish Council would like to be involved and consulted. We would also like to draw attention for more explicit reference to include people of all ages, genders and abilities, eg there is very little about young people or differently abled people included in the document. We note also that there is a marked disparity in many ways between the very rural areas and the towns of South Warwickshire and we would like to see a strategic commitment made to redress this imbalance wherever possible. We suggest the following rewording of the vision statement: South Warwickshire is the cultural heart and green lungs of the Midlands and its distinctive identity and appearance is recognised and cherished across the World. The vision is to meet South Warwickshire's sustainable development needs to 2050, while responding to the climate emergency. The plan will provide homes and jobs, boost and diversify the local economy, and provide appropriate infrastructure, in suitable locations, at the right time. Five overarching principles will determine how this development is delivered: • A climate resilient and Net Zero Carbon South Warwickshire – adapting our existing buildings and infrastructure to the effects of climate change and mitigating against its causes across while avoiding any further damage that might arise from development • A well-designed and beautiful South Warwickshire – creating spaces where people of all ages and abilities want to be, which complement, respect and reflect the existing beauty, openness and heritage of the area • A healthy, safe and inclusive South Warwickshire – enabling everyone throughout the whole area to enjoy safe and healthy lifestyles with a good quality of life • A well-connected South Warwickshire – ensuring that new and existing development is physically and digitally reflects its position as gateway to the Midlands from the North and South. New development will be designed to be in accessible locations and promote active travel • A biodiverse and environmentally resilient South Warwickshire – strengthening green and blue infrastructure and achieving a net increase in biodiversity across South Warwickshire
