Preferred Options 2025

Other

Representation ID: 105707

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Warwickshire Property Development Ltd

Agent: Carter Jonas

We support the proposed 25-year plan period from 2025 to 2050 in the South Warwickshire Local Plan Preferred Options Consultation, aligning with the Council's goal to adopt the Plan by December 2027. This allows for a 23-year period post-adoption, meeting the minimum 15-year requirement. However, given that the plan includes larger scale developments, we recommend amending the vision to extend to a 30-year period to comply with national policy, as outlined in paragraph 22 of the NPPF (2024).

Other

Representation ID: 105708

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Warwickshire Property Development Ltd

Agent: Carter Jonas

WPDG support the overarching vision and objectives set by South Warwickshire.

However, as set out above, it is recommended that given the scale of development proposed within the Draft Plan, the Vision is required to look ahead to a minimum of 30 years to take into account the likely delivery timescales as per paragraph 22 of the NPPF (2024). The amendment is required to ensure the plan meets the test of soundness by being consistent with national policy.

Other

Representation ID: 105709

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Warwickshire Property Development Ltd

Agent: Carter Jonas

We understand that the South Warwickshire Local Plan was drafted before the government released the revised NPPF (2024), which changes the housing need calculation methodology. The new standard method requires a 0.8% increase in housing stock and includes an affordability adjustment, eliminating the previous urban uplift. The updated figures show a significant increase in housing need for both SDC and WDC, amounting to a total of 2,188 dwellings per annum. While we support the Council's approach of using the new standard method, we recognise that this is a minimum and should account for factors like economic growth and infrastructure

Other

Representation ID: 105710

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Warwickshire Property Development Ltd

Agent: Carter Jonas

I believe it is essential to assist neighbouring Authorities in addressing unmet housing needs, aligned with the duty to cooperate and national policy soundness tests. WDC and SDC are part of two housing market areas, and there is an indication of potential unmet need that requires further investigation. The South Warwickshire Local Plan should be flexible enough to accommodate this need as it develops. I recommend that the information on housing needs be made publicly available to ensure transparency and that South Warwickshire continuously reviews its capacity to meet these needs effectively.

Other

Representation ID: 105711

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Warwickshire Property Development Ltd

Agent: Carter Jonas

I believe it is essential to assist neighbouring Authorities in addressing unmet housing needs, aligned with the duty to cooperate and national policy soundness tests. WDC and SDC are part of two housing market areas, and there is an indication of potential unmet need that requires further investigation. The South Warwickshire Local Plan should be flexible enough to accommodate this need as it develops. I recommend that the information on housing needs be made publicly available to ensure transparency and that South Warwickshire continuously reviews its capacity to meet these needs effectively.

Other

Representation ID: 105712

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Warwickshire Property Development Ltd

Agent: Carter Jonas

The Consultation Document states that since the publication of the HEDNA, the West Midlands Strategic Sites Study (WMSESS) has identified an overall need for strategic sites across the West Midlands, for B2 and B8 use and identified opportunity areas for strategic sites, assigning them a notional quantum.

In addition to Road Opportunity Areas, where 75-125ha. of strategic employment need is identified in Road Opportunity 8 (located entirely within South Warwickshire), the WMSESS (2024) also identifies a Study-area wide need for 67 ha to 135 ha for rail needs. This indicates a likely need for a new strategic rail freight interchange (SRFI) site within the study period (2022 – 2045).

We support the proposed upper threshold employment need figure being used, but do not believe that it should be regarded as a ceiling.

Other

Representation ID: 105713

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Warwickshire Property Development Ltd

Agent: Carter Jonas

Draft Policy Direction 1 aims to meet South Warwickshire's housing needs through existing commitments, windfall, and new allocations. SDC and WDC have 17,068 existing commitments, but I recommend a full review to ensure these are deliverable. The proposed windfall allowance of 375dpa may need reassessment based on factors like housing land supply and market demand. I believe we should be cautious about relying on recent windfall rates, as new Local Plan allocations may decrease this provision. The WPDG site can contribute around 500 dwellings and additional facilities towards meeting the housing

Yes

Representation ID: 105714

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Warwickshire Property Development Ltd

Agent: Carter Jonas

Figure 5: South Warwickshire Local Plan Spatial Growth Strategy Priority Areas depicts the Priority 1 Areas in darkest shading. These areas are centred on 19 settlements, including Bidford. We strongly support the identified Potential Locations for Growth.

Other

Representation ID: 105715

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Warwickshire Property Development Ltd

Agent: Carter Jonas

WPDG supports the delivery of self and custom build homes across South Warwickshire.

Draft Policy B (Providing Custom and Self Building Housing Plots) states that on sites greater than 100 dwellings, “5% of the developable area of a site is to be made available for the provision of self-build and custom-build homes.” It is agreed that a proportion of large-scale sites should deliver plots for custom and self-build. However, the current wording has the potential to place undue pressure on sites with large developable areas, particularly those which may not be delivered as entirely residential.

We recommend the wording is amended to 5% of the plots to be made available rather than of the deliverable area. In our view, the approach is more transparent and indeed places a fair requirement across all sites.

Other

Representation ID: 105716

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Warwickshire Property Development Ltd

Agent: Carter Jonas

Broom Farm is part of HELAA Site 562, identified as Strategic Growth Location SG20 in the Draft Plan. We support its designation, noting that it has an estimated housing capacity of 5,361 dwellings. While it ranks poorly in the Sustainability Assessment regarding the loss of Grade 2 agricultural land and the site's ranking for natural resources, we believe that the development will not significantly impact mineral resources. The proposed indicative area for industrial development is previously developed land and will not result in loss of agricultural land. Despite being among the worst for education access, the proximity of primary and secondary schools within reasonable walking distance mitigates this concern. Additionally, bus connections to Alcester enhance sustainability, aligning with the Council's objectives.