Issue and Options 2023

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Q-W2: It is important that further unnecessary costs and burdens are placed on developers so such an approach should be carefully focused. The policy clearly defines what is required of the HIA and not go beyond/stray into matters of other consenting regimes or unnecessary duplication with other policies. Q-W3: Option W3a: Include an overall policy on health. This would be a sensible approach. The policy should be clear on the scope and avoid unnecessary duplication with other policies and consider viability and sustainability of any requirements.

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Q-T1: We remain to be convinced of the appropriateness of this concept in an area such as South Warwickshire where a significant proportion of the population lives beyond the main urban areas and, if applied rigidly could actually harm issues being actively addressed in rural areas. Q-T2: These questions and the explanation lack clarity and imply that transport planners have a degree of control over personal choice which seems both unrealistic and unjustified. For example, a policy reducing parking in the urban centres is likely to add to the costs of the remaining parking, and thereby the attractiveness of the facilities. This does not stop local residents continuing to use those facilities but, counter-intuitively makes them less attractive for those residing in the rural areas. Q-T3: Should be aligned with the national approach. Q-T5: Policies that simply encapsulate LTP priorities and proposals should be avoided because LTPs are not subject to the same levels of consultation and examination as local plans. The transport policies in the local plan should be open to testing alongside all of the other policies.

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Q-B1: We would suggest it should be either B1a or B1b as B1c would lead to differences within the plan area. Q-B4: The Cotswold AONB is defined and there appears to be little logic the create a buffer effectively leading to an artificial extension that could prejudice otherwise acceptable rural housing or economic growth. Any concerns can be covered through a general landscape protection policy. Q-B5: The national approach should be adopted. Q-B6: Wildbelt is inadequately defined. It suggests the allocation of land for nature conservation. This would need clearly worded objectives and scrutiny/examination over the areas identified, as well as thought on how it could be delivered. Q-B9: This should be consistent with national policy.

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