Reasons for Objection
The Kenilworth Society considers that Policy H0 is unsound because it is not supported by up-to-date evidence on the likely increase in the population of Warwick District and the resultant need for new housing. The latest population projections, which were published by the ONS in May 2014, forecast that, by the year 2031, the population of Warwick District will total 155000. The difference between the ONS figure and the figure stated in Para 4.3 equates to a requirement for around 2800 fewer houses, calculated using the Warwick District SHMA's estimated average household size of 2.33. (See Para 2.14 of the Warwick District Council Strategic Housing Market Assessment Final Report March 2012)