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ID sylw: 108774

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Sir Jeremy Wright MP

The classification of Site B1 (Hatton) as ‘more suitable’ is inconsistent with sound planning principles. This site has:

Severe infrastructure constraints – The A4177 corridor and key junctions, including A46 Stanks and M40 Junction 15, are already at or near capacity, with peak congestion and limited scope for expansion. Traffic rerouting through Warwick, Leamington Spa, and rural communities is already a concern, and the consultation provides no clear evidence that necessary upgrades will be deliverable or funded within a viable timeframe.

Green Belt designation – The site’s removal from Green Belt protection lacks clear justification. The NPPF states that Green Belt release should only occur in exceptional circumstances and where no reasonable alternatives exist. This consultation does not provide sufficient evidence to justify this.

Reliance on an inadequate rail link – Hatton Station’s current service level is insufficient to support a major new settlement, requiring a substantial upgrade to at least an hourly (ideally half-hourly) service. However, the consultation provides no confirmed mechanism or funding to ensure these service improvements will be delivered. Concerningly, further work is still required to determine how enhancements would be secured, including whether developers may be expected to subsidise rail operations – an approach with significant feasibility and financial uncertainties.