King Henry VIII Endowed Trust supports the identification of Hampton Magna as a Category 1 Village, including the proposed development of 100 dwellings at the settlement over the period 2011-2029 within Policy PO4. This level of growth is considered appropriate, having regard to the spatial strategy, the village's existing range of service provision and supporting infrastructure, as well as its sustainability as a location for new development (e.g. proximity to Warwick Parkway and strong public transport links). In addition, it is our considered view that suitably scaled development at this location can help sustain and enhance local services, community facilities, businesses (e.g. Budbrooke Primary School, Post Office, local shop and café) and public transport.

We note that under Policy PO4, the District Council intends to work with Budbrooke Parish Council to redefine the village boundary and remove land from the Green Belt. The Trust would be keen to work with the respective Councils as part of this Green Belt review process given that its 6 hectare landholding south of Arras Boulevard is considered a suitable site for development in the District Council's Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA, May 2012 - site ref. R74).

The site is deliverable, being within the single ownership of the Trust, and available for development now. As a responsible local landowner the Trust is committed to working with key stakeholders including the local community, Budbrooke Parish Council and Warwick District Council to help realise the opportunities presented by this important site at Hampton Magna