Object

Revised Development Strategy

Representation ID: 57021

Received: 29/07/2013

Respondent: Gleeson Developlments Ltd and Sundial Group

Agent: Savills (L&P) Ltd

Representation Summary:

Paragraph 1.2 confirms the importance of taking account of the evidence and representations submitted on the Local Plan. To date the Council has failed to consider the fundamental issues that our Client's have raised regarding the deliverability of the land at Thickthorn. This includes issues regarding land ownership, collaboration, alternative playing field provision, the capacity of the land to deliver the required development at appropriate densities to reflect the Garden Suburbs approach and the site's identified technical constraints.

Concerned by the statement at paragraph 1.3 of the Strategy that the "housing growth requirements are unlikely to change substantially as a result of the new assessment." Whilst changes to housing requirements in Warwick District may not change, the need to accommodate housing growth from neighbouring authorities may.

Under the Duty to Cooperate, on going dialogue and active engagement is required. The implication of this may be a need to consult further, either on the updated housing figure or a completely revised development strategy. The Council should maintain a flexible and open mind to deal with any issues that may arise.

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