Preferred Options 2025

No

Representation ID: 94563

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Stratford upon Avon Town Centre Strategic Partnership

despite having a substantial advantage of a Rail link the location is too close to the existing built-up parts of Stratford and will
inevitably result in an undifferentiated extension to the town. Therefore the location does not fulfill the essential principles of separate settlements

No

Representation ID: 94565

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Stratford upon Avon Town Centre Strategic Partnership

New settlements are supported as they can meet housing needs with minimal environmental impact and without harming existing communities—if they are large enough to attract investment and have planned transport infrastructure. They prevent excessive edge-of-town development, reducing infrastructure strain and isolation. Success depends on size, purpose, and location. Small settlements near major towns risk becoming urban sprawl, whereas larger ones with homes, employment, and strong transport links are more viable. There is no evidence that defining a clear purpose for each settlement has been considered in assessments or used to evaluate their potential success.

Other

Representation ID: 94566

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Stratford upon Avon Town Centre Strategic Partnership

so long as we can provide employment within the existing centres and avoid over development

Yes

Representation ID: 94567

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Stratford upon Avon Town Centre Strategic Partnership

in principle but subject to the transport issues as identified in the Town Transport Group response. The policy makes no mention of the specific transport and connectivity requirements of accommodating growth needs from outside the SWLP area. By definition, these transport needs are likely to be for employment outside South Warwickshire, and therefore the location and potential specific infrastructure required should be part of an assessment into providing for
these needs.

Other

Representation ID: 94568

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Stratford upon Avon Town Centre Strategic Partnership

Transport infrastructure should be financed and delivered in advance of development to
unlock the building of homes, employment opportunities, as is done successfully elsewhere in the UK.
In order to achieve this for New Settlements or major growth areas, it is suggested that a form of Development Corporation incorporating all tiers of local government and public sector investors, would deliver the best outcome.
The policy makes no mention of taking into account rail strategies which fall outside of the WM area. For example connectivity to London after capacity is released on the Chiltern Line due to the opening of HS2.

Other

Representation ID: 94569

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Stratford upon Avon Town Centre Strategic Partnership

Stratford-on-Avon District safeguarding should include a policy direction to include the safeguarding of land to facilitate double tracking the rail line between Bearley and Hatton.
The "M40/A46 Opportunity Area"(Figure 9) should be widened to include the Chiltern Line railway, and relabelled to reflect the sustainable nature of the location.
The emerging evidence base in relation to a potential relief road for Stratford-upon-Avon refers to three transport studies. In fact these studies are primarily focussed on internalisation of trips at Long Marston, and not on delivering a viable transport solution for residents there.

Yes

Representation ID: 94570

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Stratford upon Avon Town Centre Strategic Partnership

But the planning authority must go with care in giving any green light to greenbelt development. The use of infill
sites in particular is sensitive particularly where they are environmentally significant as is not uncommon

Yes

Representation ID: 94571

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Stratford upon Avon Town Centre Strategic Partnership

but local authorities involved need to ensure that they have resources and expertise on hand to give competent advice.
These are is a policies often stated and equally often overlooked. It needs constant of vigilance of enforcement

Yes

Representation ID: 94572

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Stratford upon Avon Town Centre Strategic Partnership

N/A

Yes

Representation ID: 94573

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Stratford upon Avon Town Centre Strategic Partnership

N/a