Preferred Options 2025

Yes

Representation ID: 95770

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes Western

Agent: Marrons

We support an approach that aligns with NPPF Paragraph 118, so that the likely impacts of developments on road travel can be adequately assessed. This will ensure significant development is focussed on the most sustainable locations, where the need to travel has been minimised, and a genuine choice of transport modes have been considered. Indeed, the accompanying Travel Plan and Transport Statement should effectively demonstrate this, to ensure development occurs in the most sustainable and accessible locations. This will support development that promotes active travel, adapts to climate change and addresses health inequalities.

No

Representation ID: 95774

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes Western

Agent: Marrons

The policy should align with NPPF Paragraph 119, which requires planning policies to support the expansion of electronic communications networks, including next generation mobile technology (such as 5G) and full fibre broadband connections. It also emphasises the importance of access to high-quality digital infrastructure, and how it is expected to be delivered and upgraded over time. Furthermore, the Local Plan should ensure that any additional requirements do not introduce unnecessary duplication or impose obligations beyond national planning policy and legal frameworks, which could hinder the viability of sustainable development.

Yes

Representation ID: 95776

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes Western

Agent: Marrons

This policy reflects the national requirements for a minimum of 10% with regards to Biodiversity Net Gain.

Yes

Representation ID: 95780

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes Western

Agent: Marrons

Whilst the broad purpose of the Policy Direction is supported, it is unconsidered unnecessary to carry forward Local Green Spaces already designated in Neighbourhood Plans as these are already established. With regard to any new Local Green Spaces, clear evidence should be provided that these meet the tests set out in NPPF Paragraph 107.

No

Representation ID: 95784

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes Western

Agent: Marrons

Protection of existing open spaces is important, however the emerging policy should refer to the varying qualities of open space in applying any safeguarding approach.

No

Representation ID: 95785

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes Western

Agent: Marrons

Whilst the importance of Urban Parks and Play areas is recognised, Policy Direction 43d is not specific as to when, or the extent to which development will be expected to contribute to these. Not all developments can be expected to provide a MUGA.

Yes

Representation ID: 95788

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes Western

Agent: Marrons

The importance of protecting the Cotswold National Landscape is recognised, however clarity and robust justification on the proposed extent of any necessary ‘buffer zones’ is required.

No

Representation ID: 95789

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes Western

Agent: Marrons

The principle of Draft Chapter 11 is supported, although the current draft policy directions are at this moment vague, and specific issues are raised with Draft Policy Directions as set out above.

Yes

Representation ID: 95792

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes Western

Agent: Marrons

A number of amendments are proposed to align definitions with national policy.

Yes

Representation ID: 96384

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes Western

Agent: Marrons

Bloor Homes Western support the inclusion of land south of the Rosebird Centre (HELAA Site Ref: 381) and land east of Shipston Road (HELAA Site Ref: 382) (both of which are part of SG19) within the Plan for the following reasons:
- Alignment with the Spatial Growth Strategy
- Alignment with the Overarching Principles and Commentary on the HELAA
- Addressing the Sustainability Appraisal Assessment
- Infrastructure Requirements and Delivery
- Right Choice for Development East of Stratford-upon-Avon
Bloor Homes request that land south of the Rosebird Centre and east of Shipston Road be included in the SWLP.