We broadly support the stated justification for Policy PO3, but consider that the Council should also recognise the importance of making best use of existing infrastructure (including social and community infrastructure) and taking this into consideration as a basis/ rational for choosing the most suitable and sustainable development locations, and to also in determining how development sites are phased over the plan period.

Being well integrated 'within' the existing urban area of Warwick and Leamington Spa, proposed development on land west of Europa Way ('Myton Garden Suburb') can take advantage of existing infrastructure including highway, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, existing local secondary school and utility services. New infrastructure will clearly be needed to help deliver the full scale of development proposed in this location, however, the presence of existing infrastructure means that development can be brought forward and delivered more quickly and, in line with principles set out in NPPF, is inherently more sustainable.