Issue and Options 2023

There are areas of South Warwickshire where we believe there is capacity for growth within the highways network and we would welcome an opportunity to discuss these with you further. Examples include Studley, Alcester and Bidford on Avon. We believe the area offers an opportunity for growth along the A46 corridor between Redditch and Evesham. The area has a firm basis to add to and enhance existing economies which could enable growth to come forward more quickly than delivering completely new settlements. We are aware of the Green Belt issues and concerns about flood risk in the area but would welcome an opportunity to further explore with you the possibilities the area could bring. We are keen to consider how new housing can be linked to the existing and proposed employment offer. In summary, the County Council is keen to continue to work with you as the Local Plan progresses and ensure that growth is sustainable through the provision of robust public transport and good active travel links. Expansion of existing settlements with these connections as well as some existing economic basis to reduce travel activity should be considered. In addition, we would wish to explore the opportunities to ensure the progression of the Local Plan is linked to our Joint commission work in relation to the work of the Integrated care system.