Issue and Options 2023

Gaydon Area Cherwell District Council would like to express an interest in the direction of ‘Issue S5: The Potential for New Settlements’, which considers the potential new settlement at land north east of Knightcote (F3) and ‘Issue E7: Core Opportunity Area and Major Investment Sites’ relating to the site in the Gaydon Area/M40 Junction 12. Given the proximity of Banbury to these areas, there is potential for growth in the Gaydon area to place pressure on local services and transport infrastructure within Cherwell District. There may also be implications for any future growth in the Gaydon area in terms of the capacity of the M40, particularly between Banbury (junction 11) and Gaydon (junction 12). Any adverse impacts from proposals should be considered carefully and mitigated as far as possible. Cherwell District will continue to engage with Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick Councils and the relevant highway authorities on these matters. Other Issues Cherwell District Council also notes the following Issues which are pertinent to consider as cross boundary matters which may have an impact on Cherwell District: • Issue 14: Infrastructure Safeguarding • Issue S1: Green and Blue Corridors • Issue S7: Refined Spatial Growth Options • Issue C11: Water Management • Issue C12: Flood Risk • Issue W1: Pollution • Issue T2: Sustainable Transport Accessibility Across South Warwickshire • Issue T3: Road Travel, Employment, and Freight Issue B4: Protecting the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Its Surrounding Areas • Issue B9: Protecting Biodiversity and Geodiversity Assets • Issue H6: Pitches and Plots for gypsies, travellers and travelling showpeople The Council notes the following sites close to the Cherwell boundary, which are identified through the Call for Sites consultation: • Lower Tysoe - West, East and North (REFID 544) • Warmington - South - Carpenters Farm (REFID 566) • Mollington Lane Previously Part of Grove Farm (REFID 87) If development is identified in locations close to the district boundary any impacts on Cherwell District should be considered carefully and mitigation provided wherever possible. Cherwell District Council looks forward to continuing our cooperation with Warwick District Council and Stratford-on-Avon District Council, including on the issues and matters identified above, and on strategic cross boundary matters under the Duty to Cooperate as the South Warwickshire Plan progresses.