Preferred Options 2025

Other

Representation ID: 97397

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Godwin Developments

Godwin Developments acknowledge the approach being suggested in Draft Policy Direction – 26- regarding Design Codes. It is important that the there is a District Wide
Design Code but within this there needs to be consideration given to the varying design approaches across the South Warwickshire area. It is important to note that whilst a
design approach in Leamington Spa might be considered appropriate however that same approach may not be relevant to development in Hockley Heath.

With regards to Godwin Developments land interests at Aylesbury Road, the accompanying Vision Document includes details on design principles which have helped to shape the concept masterplan.

Other

Representation ID: 97400

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Godwin Developments

Godwin Developments acknowledge the draft policy direction suggested in Policy Direction – 29 – Pollution. It is accepted that development should seek to minimise pollution and where possible contribute to the protection and improvement of the quality of air, land and water.

Other

Representation ID: 97404

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Godwin Developments

Godwin Developments acknowledge the draft policy direction proposed regarding Health Impact Assessments. As noted previously, it is suggested that the requirements for a Health Impact Assessment could be incorporated into a Design and Access Statement. It is important that we seek to streamline the amount of information that is being presented in planning applications. This would be beneficial for both the planning officer and the general public who are reviewing these documents.

Other

Representation ID: 97405

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Godwin Developments

Godwin Developments acknowledge the approach set out in draft policy direction 31 regarding sustainable transport accessibility. It is accepted that the development proposals should seek to prioritise access to public transport, walking and cycling routes.

As noted in the accompanying Vision Document, it is noted that Land at Aylesbury Road benefits from a range of sustainable transport options which will enable future residents and users to access the site and numerous local facilities via walking, cycling and public transport.

Other

Representation ID: 97406

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Godwin Developments

Godwin Developments acknowledge that access to digital services such as the internet is critical to South Warwickshire’s economic, environmental and social development. Furthermore, it is accepted that residential developments should incorporate appropriate infrastructure, both wired and wireless, to provide high speed internet access.

It is prudent to note that service providers also have a responsibility to implement infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, which would give residents access to reliable internet access. This in turn would provide residents with a gateway to remote working without having concerns about the reliability of their online service.

Other

Representation ID: 97407

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Godwin Developments

We acknowledge the policy direction in draft policy 36 aimed at protecting biodiversity and geodiversity. Regarding our land interests at Aylesbury Road, we confirm that the site has no statutory designations and is well-separated from surrounding ecological sites. The nearest designation, Dorridge Wood Local Nature Reserve, is 1.7km away, while Brook Meadow SSSI is 2.4km distant. There are no non-statutory designations affecting the site either. A Phase I Habitat Survey indicates the site is dominated by habitats deemed not ecologically important.

Other

Representation ID: 97408

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Godwin Developments

We acknowledge that all development proposals must achieve a minimum of 10% biodiversity net gain (BNG) based on the DEFRA Statutory Biodiversity Metric. However, we do not support exceeding this requirement as it may affect viability. It is crucial to balance biodiversity benefits with meeting Objectively Assessed Need (OAN) targets. Regarding the Land at Aylesbury Road, while the site mainly features habitats of low ecological importance, the development concept aims to retain valuable features and create opportunities for net gain, including native tree planting and improved habitats for bats and birds.

Other

Representation ID: 97409

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Godwin Developments

Godwin Developments note the policy direction suggested in Direct Policy 39 however it is strongly advised that further work in undertaken to justify the inclusion of such a policy. Whilst it is acknowledged that there is supportive text within the NPPF (Para 187) it is also noted that this is an emerging area of policy which has limited coverage in other local plans.

Other

Representation ID: 97411

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Godwin Developments

Godwin Developments acknowledge and accept the approach taken in Draft Policy 42 which seeks to resist the loss of trees of value based on amenity, historic and ecological value except in certain circumstances.

With regards to Godwin Developments land interests at Aylesbury Road, the supporting Vision Document notes that there are two principal groupings of trees on site. The first comprises an assemblage of established parkland trees associated with Aylesbury House which are located along the eastern boundary of the site. Collectively they hold a noteworthy visual presence within views from the site interior and make a positive and important contribution to the site’s setting.

The second group comprises a number of early-mature and mature oak trees located along the hedgerows defining the north and western boundaries. Collectively, they
provide the boundaries with a strong degree of containment and maturity that contributes positively to the site’s character and setting.

The Masterplan supporting this site would seek to retain and enhance those features (where possible) to help screen the development from the existing development at the boundary whilst also preserving the setting of neighbouring Aylesbury House.

Other

Representation ID: 97412

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Godwin Developments

Godwin Developments acknowledge the policy direction set out in Policy 43e but it is strongly advised that the requirement for allotments, orchards and community gardens takes into account the size and nature of the development being proposed.

With respect to Godwin Developments land interests at Aylesbury Road, the masterplan has sought to incorporate a number of biodiversity enhancing features including ponds and hedgerows. Consideration would be given to an off-site contribution for other features subject to viability and justification being provided by the LPA.