Deeley Group Ltd object to the omission of a Proposed Amendment at paragraph 2 of the document. It is considered that this is an appropriate opportunity to amend the Plan period of 2011- 2029. It is considered that the plan period should be extended from 2029 to 2031. The current approach is considered 'unsound' as it does not conform with the provisions of NPPF which requires Plans to cover an appropriate time period, preferably a 15 year time horizon from adoption. Since the plan is unlikely to be adopted before summer 2015 at the earliest, this period appears too short. Extending the period to 2031 would ensure a 15 year period is provided for and also bring the plan into line with the housing evidence base i.e. the Joint Coventry and Warwickshire SHMA that has been used to consider housing allocations. This document makes provision for housing between 2011 and 2031.

Stratford on Avon District Council, a neighbouring Authority which has recently submitted its Proposed Submission Core Strategy, has extended its plan period to 2031 in recognition of this position and has noted that its plan could run the risk of being found 'unsound' at examination unless a period to 2031 was provided for. They are slightly ahead of Warwick in the plan process and consider that a time frame to 2031 is appropriate. Stratford altered the time period through a focused consultation process, so this is a recognized way of making an amendment of this nature through this process.