Cubbington Neighbourhood Development Plan - Regulation 16 Submission

2.0 Cubbington Neighbourhood Development Plan Key Issues, Vision and Objectives Comment

Early Consultation and Engagement

2.1 An online questionnaire survey was conducted Between January and April 2022 with a response from some 300 people, this found that:

• The majority of residents like living in Cubbington.
• 84% wanted no new housing but if there was any then the development should be assessed on its impact on village, not in isolation.
• 99% wanted open spaces preserved.
• A significant majority wanted to protect existing nature, environment and open land, and landscape views.
• The majority of respondents were over 59, have lived in Cubbington over 10 years and were working full time or retired.
• The majority of workers were in local employment, Cubbington or neighbouring towns, and predominately used private cars to travel to work, usually within 30 minutes travel time.
• A large percentage of residents were in favour of more youth club/facilities.
• Primarily people live in a privately owned house with 2 vehicles available to many households.
• The population is relatively static, only 5% had moved out as because the area was unaffordable – 7% of respondents have relatives who want to move back to the area.
• 9% have their own business and live in Cubbington.
• The use of community facilities question indicated that an improvement to existing provision was felt to be necessary and this would help community cohesion.

Key issues

2.2 Using the survey responses, published technical information and other available evidence the following key issues have been identified for the future of Cubbington and the CNDP:

• Maintain Green Belt protection. Previously landowners previously have offered to sell or develop land within the current Local Plan period, that ends in 2029. Continued engagement with the Charitable Trust and other landowners will be crucial as will be involvement in the preparation of the South Warwickshire Local Plan. This issue and the potential growth of new housing will become clearer as the new South Warwickshire Local Plan 2030-2050 that puts forward a further 35,000 homes and 330 hectares of employment emerges.
• New housing. Should this be limited in number to protect the separate identity of Cubbington?
• Employment growth of neighbouring areas. For example, from south Coventry. This could lead to pressure for housing growth in Cubbington and would, therefore, impact on Cubbington' s environment infrastructure, utilities, schools, and transport. Any effects from the Warwick District Council's Master Plan project for south of Coventry need to be addressed.
• HS2. Potential impact on the local environment and pressure for changes to the Green Belt boundary.
• Community facilities. Are they sufficient and of suitable quality to meet the needs of the existing population and possible population growth?
• Local environment. With all these potential pressures there is need to protect the natural environment and built heritage e.g. from increased traffic, noise and pollution.