No

ID sylw: 100883

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Dr Dave Steele

The plan should allocate Local Green Spaces for protection

No

ID sylw: 100888

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Dr Dave Steele

It is not clear if this allocation will be used to replace the important Green Belt, green infrastructure corridors and Wildbelt designations which should already be included in the Plan and given substantial weight. Green Belts shouldn’t include housing allocations.

Other

ID sylw: 100889

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Dr Dave Steele

This policy needs stronger wording as it currently states that the SLA designation will not restrict development. In these areas, which are valuable for wildlife, development must be restricted and directed towards lower value areas where the impact on nature will not be so significant.

Yes

ID sylw: 101006

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: H Crook

The protection of nature is essential and our absolute duty for future generations.
The west midlands and england in general is an area that is severely depleted in all aspects of nature, and so is even more important to protect it.
Climate change and global warning will damage habitats, trees plants and the insects and animals that they support
The pressure to develop and build over green areas needs to ensure habitats are protected.
Already many plants, insects birds and mammals and amphibians are on the red list at high risk of extinction in the uk.

Yes

ID sylw: 101105

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Rowington Landowner Consortium

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

The policy ensures that biodiversity and ecological assets are safeguarded while allowing for responsible development. On sites where existing habitats, hedgerows are present, this policy will ensure that appropriate mitigation and enhancement measures are implemented. It supports evidence-based ecological planning, ensuring that development integrates with and enhances local biodiversity rather than causing net harm.

Other

ID sylw: 101139

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Mark Stevens

Protection, with no wriggle room for greedy developers, should be paramount when finalising development locations. The UK and Warwickshire within that, has lost hundreds of native species and woodlands and it cannot afford to lose more, indeed we need to find a way of rekindling/reintroducing the lost ones.

No

ID sylw: 101219

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mac Mic Group

Asiant : Marrons

At present the draft policy direction applies an equal level of protection to all designated sites. The NPPF (para. 188) states that plans should distinguish between the hierarchy of sites, and allocated land with the least environmental or amenity value, where consistent with other policies in the Framework. Therefore, based on housing need and sustainable location requirements it could be necessary to allocate land that is designated. Furthermore, Para 188 does not identify ‘potential’ Local Wildlife Sites as a designated site and should not be afforded such protection.

No

ID sylw: 101397

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Strategic Land / Ashberry Strategic Land

Asiant : Marrons

At present the draft policy direction applies an equal level of protection to all designated sites. The NPPF (para. 188) states that plans should distinguish between the hierarchy of sites, and allocated land with the least environmental or amenity value, where consistent with other policies in the Framework. Therefore, based on housing need and sustainable location requirements it could be necessary to allocate land that is designated. Furthermore, Para 188 does not identify ‘potential’ Local Wildlife Sites as a designated site and should not be afforded such protection.

Other

ID sylw: 101495

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Anne Teed

The policy needs to be more detailed. Local wildlife sites are important and there is not enough on how environmental assets like these will be protected. Some proposed residential sites cover or are near some wildlife sites and there appears to be no detail on how these are protected.

Yes

ID sylw: 101597

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Ms Zoe Leventhal

The mandate to protect, conserve and enhance must be non-negotiable and in no circumstances should offsetting be allowed. The importance of protected sites for natural flood management where appropriate should be highlighted, cross-referenced to draft Policy J in chapter 7 on flood risks.

A green / blue map identifying all existing sites, options for new sites and connectivity should form part of the plan. For example Finham Brook in Kenilworth from upstream of the castle across Kenilworth down to the wetland area to be created under the HS2 bridge over the Brook.

Yes

ID sylw: 101670

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Bart Slob

I agree with the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction-36, which emphasizes the protection and enhancement of biodiversity and geodiversity assets, both designated and non-designated, across South Warwickshire. Safeguarding critical sites, such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and local nature reserves, is essential for maintaining the region's natural heritage. However, any proposed development on or near these sites, like SG04, should be carefully assessed to ensure it does not harm the local ecology or contribute to the degradation of vital habitats. Enhancing ecological connectivity through new habitats is a positive step forward.

No

ID sylw: 101723

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Vincent Rollason

This development is not good for the area

Yes

ID sylw: 101833

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs AMANDA VENABLES

It is vital we try to enhance biodiversity, by protecting sites, species and habitats and I am pleased new sites will be designated for protection and sites not yet formally designated will be protected.

Other

ID sylw: 101910

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bishop's Tachbrook Parish Council

Agree with reservations

Are there accepted definitions of what ‘locally important sites and assets’ are? If not the policy will be open to differing interpretations

Yes

ID sylw: 101984

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Simon Walkden

Absolutely and essential for maintain wildlife corridors between sites

No

ID sylw: 101992

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Dr Dave Steele

It is unclear how this will deliver wider connecting corridors which are more substantial than the proposed small scale on-site improvements. The councils should update their Green/Blue Infrastructure evidence base, in line with the NPPF and in time to influence chosen housing sites in the Local Plan.

Other

ID sylw: 101993

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Heart of England Forest

The policy does not provide enough detail on how important environmental assets will be protected and enhanced, especially when a large number of the allocations are next to and even covering important designated Local Wildlife Sites as well as sites which have no designation but are developing into significant Nature Recovery Areas.

No

ID sylw: 101997

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Dr Dave Steele

ocal evidence through planning applications shows that more than 10% BNG is achievable in Warwickshire, and the Plan states that they are aiming to link with local priorities, so a greater target should be delivered. A number of other Councils such as Cornwall Council have already got plans through Examination with 20% net gain.

No

ID sylw: 102001

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Dr Dave Steele

The plan should allocate Local Green Spaces for protection

No

ID sylw: 102031

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Miss Bianca Hollis

Why is the council still using pesticides on the grass verges along Avon Crescent, Dale Avenue and Banbury Road??
I’m deeply concerned by The River Avon being polluted. Wildlife, plants, soils and humans are suffering.
The town air is terribly polluted and the traffic is terrible!
Transport and air and water pollution must be addressed!

Yes

ID sylw: 102082

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Miss Anne Page

Particularly SG04 South of Kenilworth
This area has many ancient and veteran oak trees - hence the name Oaks Farm.
Many hederows have been maintained providing habitat for birds, etc.

Yes

ID sylw: 102197

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Hallam Land

Asiant : LRM Planning

We agree that there should be policies that contribute to and enhance the natural environment. That would be consistent with §187 of the NPPF. Importantly, such a policy will need to afford protection to valued sites in a manner commensurate with their statutory status or identified quality. This reflects the fact that not all designated sites are of equal importance.

Yes

ID sylw: 102241

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Ms clare watson

It is vitally important that habitats are protected. Developers have been allowed a carte blanche to do as they like. They have ignored planning regulations e.g. grubbing up hedges without permission, and they have not been penalised or made to comply.
Rivers also need to be safeguarded - the River Avon is continually polluted by sewage and run off.

Yes

ID sylw: 102298

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Andrew Crump

In relation to Long Marston Airfield in particular, whilst a significant portion of the site is designated as brownfield land, there is also a greenfield element for which a biodiversity and ecology assessment will need to be undertaken should the housing figure go beyond the existing figure of 3,500.

Other

ID sylw: 102405

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Philip Alton

The Council does not appear to follow these policy aims in practice. Since I moved to Hatton Park the range of wildlife I see has reduced. The Council's development policies have been a contributor to this. These have also seen the destruction of hedgerows and trees. This proposed policy needs to be followed in practice. At the moment it feels as though the Council is not even paying lip service to it.

Other

ID sylw: 102412

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Taylor Wimpey Strategic Land

Asiant : Turley

Taylor Wimpey supports the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction 36 and considers that strategic allocations that can assist in enhancing protected sites, habitats and species as part of the proposals should be scored favourably through the next stage of the HELAA process.

Yes

ID sylw: 102424

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited

Asiant : Knight Frank LLP

The policy ensures that biodiversity and ecological assets are safeguarded while allowing for responsible development. For sites like Cophams Hill, where existing habitats, hedgerows are present, this policy will ensure that appropriate mitigation and enhancement measures are implemented. It supports evidence-based ecological planning, ensuring that development integrates with and enhances local biodiversity rather than causing net harm.

Other

ID sylw: 102551

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Ms Sue Cole

Yes.

Ancient hedgerows should be added to the list of locally important sites and assets.

No

ID sylw: 102621

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Carl Barthorpe

Land has that has been farmed for 100's of years is a special habitat. Buzzards, Deer etc dont only live in woodland, they need fields too.

No building on any more fields around South Kenilworth SG04

Other

ID sylw: 102850

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Miss Phoebe Withnall

SG23, with its woodland, ponds, and grassland, is a vital site for local biodiversity. Developing it would directly undermine 36, which aims to protect irreplaceable habitats.