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Do you agree with the approach laid out in Draft Policy- K- Multifunctional Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)?
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 102188
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: IM Land 1 Limited
Asiant : Turley
72. The policy sets out that SuDs should be above ground, given the opportunities to provide biodiversity and water quality enhancements. However, this may not always be the most appropriate drainage option. Accordingly, the policy wording should be updated to note that SuDs will be considered on a site-by-site basis in accordance with the SuDs hierarchy, with a preference for above ground interventions.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 102270
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: BDW Trading Limited
Asiant : Knight Frank LLP
The policy requires all developments incorporate SuDS to manage surface water runoff effectively, aligning with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2024, which requires major developments to include sustainable drainage systems unless there is clear evidence that this would be inappropriate.
This is supported and Cophams Hill will integrate multifunctional SuDS not only to manage surface water runoff but also enhance biodiversity, improve water quality, and provide recreational spaces. This approach ensures that the development contributes positively to the local environment and community, aligning with sustainable development principles.
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 102343
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Taylor Wimpey Strategic Land
Asiant : Turley
The policy sets out that SUDs should be above ground, given the opportunities to provide biodiversity and water quality enhancements. However, this may not always be the most appropriate drainage option and as such, should be considered on a site-by-site basis, potentially with a preference for above ground intervention.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 102351
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Richborough
Asiant : Marrons
Planning Practice Guidance quotes the NPPF as stating that SuDS should be used in development unless this would be inappropriate for the site. It is considered that this exception should be included in any policy requiring SuDS in the SWLP, as Draft Policy K does not currently allow for the exception, therefore meaning that the current policy is ‘unsound’.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 102398
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mrs Jenny Bevan
In accordance with the NPPF, SuDS ponds should not be included in the calculation of accessible green space, as they do not constitute usable green space. Additionally, it is recommended that these ponds be located away from children's play areas, which isn't the case at the Myton Green play area or area off Longcroft
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 102437
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Hill Residential
Asiant : Turley
Hill Residential agree with this policy, subject to comments.
In accordance with Draft Policy I, flood risk and drainage deliverables should include water quality assessments in line with methods outlined in the CIRIA SuDs Manual, such as the simple index approach.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 102940
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr David Bailey
I agree.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 103060
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Bloor Homes
Asiant : Marrons
Planning Practice Guidance quotes the NPPF as stating that SuDS should be used in development unless this would be inappropriate for the site. It is considered that this exception should be included in any policy requiring SuDS in the SWLP, as Draft Policy K does not currently allow for the exception, therefore meaning that the current policy is ‘unsound’.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 103152
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Severn Trent Water
Severn Trent Water are supportive of the Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems Policy.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 103312
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Elizabeth Simpson Yates
Agree to the use of smaller, dispersed SuDS.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 104125
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Stephen Norrie
SuDS are an important climate adaptation measure, so this is a good policy.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 104419
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: South Warwickshire Foundation trust
Broadly support the policy and approach to multi-functional SuDS in residential developments, recognizing their role in flood mitigation, biodiversity enhancement, and improving public health. However, the policy should emphasize ensuring public health considerations are integrated into SuDS designs, with particular focus on water quality and preventing contamination. As well as this, a monitoring and maintenance plan should be included with particular focus on their health and environmental functions, ensuring they remain effective and beneficial for residents' well-being throughout the development's lifespan.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 104737
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Miss Ann Colley
agree
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 104776
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Dan Brock
I object to the Climate Resilient and Net Zero Carbon section due to contradictions between large-scale development and environmental goals. The proposed 54,500 new homes risk increasing carbon emissions, overwhelming infrastructure, and encroaching on greenbelt land, undermining climate resilience. There is insufficient clarity on how net-zero targets will be realistically achieved alongside major construction. Additionally, the plan lacks evidence of thorough community consultation, raising concerns about whether local views on sustainability have been properly considered. Without addressing these contradictions, the plan risks failing to deliver meaningful climate action.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 104979
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Ms Susan Ingleby
Yes
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 105776
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Wates Developments Ltd
Asiant : Savills
Wates Development support Draft Policy K, agreeing that development should not increase flood risk. We acknowledge the importance of implementing high-quality SuDS features for surface water management. Although Strategic Growth Option SG15 scores poorly for flood risk, Coppington Farm is not affected and all development should be outside flood risk areas, adhering to Draft Policy K. We request the exclusion of Flood Zones 2 and 3 from any allocation if SG15 is selected. Jubb has produced a review (Appendix 3) which confirms that infiltration may be unsuitable due to underlying strata, prompting a drainage strategy which prioritises attenuation solutions.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 106476
Derbyniwyd: 28/02/2025
Ymatebydd: McCarthy Stone and Churchill Living
Asiant : The Planning Bureau Ltd
Drainage requirements should remain in line with Government targets and the Building Regulations. Were the Council to seek higher standards than the Building Regulations from new development from the point of the Local Plan’s adoption this would need to be
evidenced. We would also remind the Council to include the uplift in build costs for delivering adaptation to flood and drought events that goes beyond the Building Regulations within any forthcoming Local Plan viability assessment and that the PPG states that “Viability assessment should not compromise sustainable development but should be used to ensure that policies
are realistic, and that the total cumulative cost of all relevant policies will not undermine deliverability of the plan” (Paragraph: 002 Reference ID: 10-002-20190509).
Therefore, in order for the future plan to be found sound the following should be implemented:
• Any future policy should be stepped in line with emerging government targets and requirements and
• Ensure the policy is properly assessed within the forthcoming viability assessment
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 106656
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Warwickshire Property and Development Group
Asiant : Framptons
Yes, we generally agree with the approach laid out in Draft Policy- K which concerns the design and delivery of multi-functional Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). The policy should though acknowledge that while it is preferable for SuDS features to be provided above-ground, and for adequate space to be provided throughout the development for these features, this might not always be possible due to existing site constraints
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 106973
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Bellway Homes
Asiant : Savills
This policy is prescriptive and does not allow much flexibility to site specific circumstances. ‘Where possible, practicable and viable’ should be added throughout.
The policy requires sites which include existing watercourses to appraise the risk of flooding, this may be through hydraulic modelling. The policy also notes that development layout should be sympathetic to any existing watercourse and overland surface water flow routes. The policy should align with national guidance which seeks for built development to avoid areas at risk of flooding, public open space within an area at risk of flooding should be supported (NPPF paragraph 175).
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 107749
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Bellway Strategic Land
Asiant : Savills
This policy is prescriptive and does not allow much flexibility to site specific circumstances. ‘Where possible, practicable and viable’ should be added throughout.
The policy requires sites which include existing watercourses to appraise the risk of flooding, this may be through hydraulic modelling. The policy also notes that development layout should be sympathetic to any existing watercourse and overland surface water flow routes. The policy should align with national guidance which seeks for built development to avoid areas at risk of flooding, public open space within an area at risk of flooding should be supported (NPPF paragraph 175).
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 107842
Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Catesby Estates Ltd
Asiant : Pegasus Group
This policy is broadly supported, although the Councils are reminded that whilst Paragraph 181 of the NPPF encourages the incorporation of sustainable drainage systems, it also recognises that this is unnecessary where there is clear evidence that this would be inappropriate. As such, the policy must make clear that there may be instances in which exceptions can be made, with SUDS not delivered providing that there is a clear justification for this, in line with the NPPF.
Furthermore, the policy should be amended to allow for more flexibility, for example, below- ground SUDS features may be suitable in some instances, and there may be sites and schemes where it is not possible to achieve a site-wide dispersal of SUDS, as currently stipulated in the draft policy. It is noted that the NPPF provides no such requirements for SUDS.
No justification from the Council has been provided for this policy. This may have been omitted in error, but it is imperative for the emerging policy to be fully justified to be found sound. It is considered that the policy can be adequately justified, subject to the amendments recommended above.
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 107877
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Taylor Wimpey Strategic Land
Asiant : Turley
The policy sets out that SUDs should be above ground, given the opportunities to provide biodiversity and water quality enhancements. However, this may not always be the most appropriate drainage option and as such, should be considered on a site-by-site basis, potentially with a preference for above ground intervention.
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 107959
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Rainier Developments Ltd
Asiant : Pegasus Group
This policy is broadly supported, although the Councils are reminded that whilst Paragraph 181 of the NPPF encourages the incorporation of sustainable drainage systems, it also recognises that this is unnecessary where there is clear evidence that this would be inappropriate. As such, the policy must make clear that there may be instances in which exceptions can be made, with SUDS not delivered providing that there is a clear justification for this, in line with the NPPF.
Furthermore, the policy should be amended to allow for more flexibility, for example, below- ground SUDS features may be suitable in some instances, and there may be sites and schemes where it is not possible to achieve a site-wide dispersal of SUDS, as currently stipulated in the draft policy. It is noted that the NPPF provides no such requirements for SUDS.
No justification from the Council has been provided for this policy. This may have been omitted in error, but it is imperative for the emerging policy to be fully justified to be found sound. It is considered that the policy can be adequately justified, subject to the amendments recommended above.
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 108080
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Seven Homes
Asiant : Pegasus Group
This policy is broadly supported, although the Councils are reminded that whilst Paragraph 181 of the NPPF encourages the incorporation of sustainable drainage systems, it also recognises that this is unnecessary where there is clear evidence that this would be inappropriate. As such, the policy must make clear that there may be instances in which exceptions can be made, with SUDS not delivered providing that there is a clear justification for this, in line with the NPPF.
Furthermore, the policy should be amended to allow for more flexibility, for example, below- ground SUDS features may be suitable in some instances, and there may be sites and schemes where it is not possible to achieve a site-wide dispersal of SUDS, as currently stipulated in the draft policy. It is noted that the NPPF provides no such requirements for SUDS.
No justification from the Council has been provided for this policy. This may have been omitted in error, but it is imperative for the emerging policy to be fully justified to be found sound. It is considered that the policy can be adequately justified, subject to the amendments recommended above.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 108223
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Persimmon Homes (South Midlands)
Asiant : Pegasus Group
This policy is broadly supported, although the Councils are reminded that whilst Paragraph 181 of the NPPF encourages the incorporation of sustainable drainage systems, it also recognises that this is unnecessary where there is clear evidence that this would be inappropriate. As such, the policy must make clear that there may be instances in which exceptions can be made, with SUDS not delivered providing that there is a clear justification for this, in line with the NPPF.
Furthermore, the policy should be amended to allow for more flexibility, for example, below- ground SUDS features may be suitable in some instances, and there may be sites and schemes where it is not possible to achieve a site-wide dispersal of SUDS, as currently stipulated in the draft policy. It is noted that the NPPF provides no such requirements for SUDS.
No justification from the Council has been provided for this policy. This may have been omitted in error, but it is imperative for the emerging policy to be fully justified to be found sound. It is considered that the policy can be adequately justified, subject to the amendments recommended above.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 108322
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: George Martin
On the basis that the SWLP is to 2050 Officers should review the Environmental Audit Committee's January 2025 evidence session "With climate change making flooding events more likely are flood resilience efforts fit for purpose"
It seems on reading this section that it only deals with new developments. There should be a section dealing with retrofitting existing driveways mandating SuDS.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 108582
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Corbally Group (Harbury) Ltd
Asiant : Pegasus Group
This policy is broadly supported, although the Councils are reminded that whilst Paragraph 181 of the NPPF encourages the incorporation of sustainable drainage systems, it also recognises that this is unnecessary where there is clear evidence that this would be inappropriate. As such, the policy must make clear that there may be instances in which exceptions can be made, with SUDS not delivered providing that there is a clear justification for this, in line with the NPPF.
Furthermore, the policy should be amended to allow for more flexibility, for example, below- ground SUDS features may be suitable in some instances, and there may be sites and schemes where it is not possible to achieve a site-wide dispersal of SUDS, as currently stipulated in the draft policy. It is noted that the NPPF provides no such requirements for SUDS.
No justification from the Council has been provided for this policy. This may have been omitted in error, but it is imperative for the emerging policy to be fully justified to be found sound. It is considered that the policy can be adequately justified, subject to the amendments recommended above.
Notwithstanding this, the supporting Vision Document and Development Framework Plan for this Site has demonstrated the ability to incorporate SuDs features through the proposed allocation as part of a carefully considered drainage strategy for the Site, whilst also offering additional recreational and biodiversity enhancement benefits for the Site and the immediately surrounding area.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 108629
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Kiely Bros Holdings Ltd
Asiant : Pegasus Group
Draft Policy K – Multi-Functional Sustainable Drainage Systems
6.16.
This policy is broadly supported, although the Councils are reminded that whilst NPPF §181 encourages the incorporation of sustainable drainage systems, it also recognises that this is unnecessary where there is clear evidence that this would be inappropriate. As such, the policy must make clear that there may be instances in which exceptions can be made, with SUDS not delivered providing, that there is a clear justification for this.
6.17.
Furthermore, the policy should be amended to allow for more flexibility, for example, below-ground SUDS features may be suitable in some instances, and there may be sites and schemes where it is not possible to achieve a site-wide dispersal of SUDS, as currently stipulated in the draft policy. It is noted that the NPPF provides no such requirements for SUDS.
6.18.
No justification from the Council has been provided for this policy. This may have been omitted in error, but it is imperative for the emerging policy to be fully justified to be found sound. It is considered that the policy can be adequately justified, subject to the amendments recommended above.