Q-S4.1: Do you think that growth of some of our existing settlements should be part of the overall strategy?
Issue S4: Growth of existing settlements Q-S4.1: Do you think that growth of some of our existing settlements should be part of the overall strategy? NWBC Response – Yes -Agreed, similar approach taken in North Warwickshire Local plan.
Growth of existing settlements should only be considered where it does not require development in the greenbelt. Previous growth of existing settlements in non-greenbelt locations should not prevent further development and infrastructure should be invested to support further non-greenbelt development. Where growth of existing settlements cannot be assured without using greenbelt land, alternative solutions should be considered that do not involve development in greenbelt land.
Appendix 1 Stratford-upon-Avon Segment 5 and 6: There is potential for the development of land at Copham’s Hill, Stratford-upon-Avon (ref. ID 385) for a mixed-use scheme (see Appendix A to D). The analysis of the proposed site should also consider its potential for improved connectivity (see Appendix C). The analysis notes that part of the site sites within a flood zone. However, the proposed Copham’s Hill site excludes development in areas of higher flood risk (see Appendix A and B). In light of the site’s potential for a significantly improved connectivity to the adjacent town centre and its exclusion of the areas of higher flood risk, it is considered that the site should result in a connectivity grade of A or, at minimum, B.