Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 63325
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Warwickshire County Council [Archaeological Information and Advice]
Our initial assessment indicates that the 'Whitnash East' allocation (see plan 1 as approximately 70% (40ha) of the site appears to be underlain by sand and gravel (based on the resource information supplied by the British Geological Survey). Therefore, a detailed minerals survey (complete with borehole evidence) is required undertaken to establish the volume and quality of the material and, in consultation with WCC and the mineral industry, whether prior extraction in advance of the development is "practicable and environmentally feasible" (para 143, bullet point 5 of the NPPF). Such prior extraction may offer flood attenuation/alleviation and biodiversity opportunities given that the site falls within EA flood zones 2 and 3.
See attached.
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Dear Dave,
Consultation response to the Preliminary Community infrastructure levy (CIL) Charging Schedule
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Warwick District Council's Preliminary CIL Charging schedule and supporting documents.
The County Council supports the intention of introducing the Community Infrastructure levy within Warwick District.
Planned growth within the District Council will place pressure on the services we provide. We wish to make it clear at the outset that it is unlikely that other sources of funding, including our own resources, will be available to subsidise the commensurate expansion of supporting services. This may mean that some infrastructure projects are delayed or potentially never built. Careful consideration needs to be given when prioritising infrastructure projects against the pressures of growth and we recognise the difficult balance that needs to be struck. We look forward to working with you to achieve the most effective use of any CIL resource.
The delivery of the necessary infrastructure will largely depend on strong and close partnership working. We need to work together on a continuous basis to bring about the timely delivery of the necessary infrastructure to deliver the sustainable ambitions for growth.