Preferred Options for Sites

Given the distribution and size of sites proposed by Warwick District Council significant cumulative effects on the settled community in Stratford-on-Avon District are considered to be unlikely. However it is suggested that Policy PO3 is amended to recognise the need to consider the potential for cumulative effects on the settled community when determining future planning applications.
This is consistent with 'Planning Policy for Traveller Sites' (DCLG, March 2012). This states in part that: "local planning authorities should ensure that their policies: a) promote peaceful and integrated co-existence between the site and local community and f) avoid placing undue pressure on local infrastructure and services".
Whilst the anticipated impacts of the preferred sites on Stratford-on-Avon are likely to be minor, the Council's position may change should the next version of the document bring forward a greater number of sites that cumulatively would have a more significant impact on the settled community in Stratford-on-Avon District.