Kenilworth Neighbourhood Plan - Submission

See attachment.

In summary:
Gleeson welcomes the continued support for land east of Kenilworth (Policy KP4).

We consider that basic conditions (b) and (c) are satisfied.

Gleeson is supportive of the assessment contained within chapter 5 of the Basic Conditions Statement.

Supportive of the assessment that Basic Condition (f) has been satisfied.

Policy KP4: Land east of Kenilworth

Gleeson is generally satisfied with the approach prescribed in KP4. We acknowledge that criterion (a) has been modified to better reflect the provisions of Policy DS12 of the Local Plan and the appropriateness of a northern parcel location for a primary school. This policy rewording is supported.

Gleeson maintains its objection to criterion (e) for the provision of 5% self build/custom build plots. The 5% is an arbitrary percentage which may not be appropriate and may impact delivery across the site. The percentage should be proportionate to Warwick District Council's Self Build register of Interest, and the policy reworded to introduce flexibility.

Note the addition of criterion (g) which requires residential roads to be designed to a 20mph standard and prioritise pedestrians and cyclists. Gleeson generally support this approach.

As a general point, recommend that the wording of paragraph 5.20 be amended so that the housing figures stated are not viewed as a cap.

Suggest reference to policy DS12 of the Local Plan, specifically identifying the possibility of residual land after the development of the educational uses.