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Representation ID: 56566

Received: 29/07/2013

Respondent: Jim Darling

Agent: Cerda Planning Ltd

The Councils general approach to distributing development and spatial strategy is welcomed given that it provides a Framework for ensuring development meets the core principles of sustainability set out within the NPPF

Concern is expressed in relation to proposals for large scale Green Belt release at Kenilworth. since the proposed allocation comprises a significant tract of land fully within the Green Belt which, to some extent, performs a Green Wedge and assists in avoiding coalescence between settlements.

The Plan has not adequately demonstrated that all non-Green Belt sites have been exhausted (or that less sensitive Green Belt is not available)

The Council is encouraged to consider its Duty to Cooperate in terms of meeting its own housing requirements outside of its boundaries.

Strategic development sites are available to meet the District's needs in proximity to the District's administrative boundary, for example land within Stratford-upon-Avon District at Southam.

This site, which is being promoted with Stratford-upon-Avon District Council is both suitable and available and can be regarded as an exemplar opportunity which could deliver between 1,200 and 1,200 houses in a mixed use new village.

This is an appropriate alternative strategy which does not involve sensitive Green Belt release, meets the objectives in respect of the Duty to Co-operate, whilst meeting Warwick District's housing needs.