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ID sylw: 108744

Derbyniwyd: 19/03/2025

Ymatebydd: King Henry VIII Endowed Trust (Warwick)

Asiant : Savills

We support Draft Policy Direction 25 in principle, however we note that design codes can often be relatively strict and prescriptive in comparison to a “Design Framework”, masterplan or “Design Guide”. We would encourage the Councils to avoid any design coding which is overly prescriptive in nature, as this could add significant delay to the delivery of housing. We consider that greater flexibility should be provided to ensure that the preparation of additional policy material, particularly where it relates to large sites, does not lead to protracted timescales for delivering much needed housing in the SWLP area.
Whilst setting an appropriate framework for design is important, the requirement for multiple levels of design codes (national x2, local, and site specific) can serve to delay the delivery of housing. The site context (e.g. in or adjacent to a conservation area) and the need for flexibility are important considerations when determining when to require an additional layer of design coding.