No

Representation ID: 102177

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey Strategic Land

Agent: Turley

Comments relating to housing requirement based on 2024 Standard Method, adjustments relating to economic growth and affordability.

No

Representation ID: 102199

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Deeley Homes Ltd

Agent: RCA Regeneration

The draft policy sets out that the SWLP makes provision for at least the HEDNA number of 1679 dwellings per annum, “with sufficient flexibility to accommodate up to 2,188 dwellings per annum, in line with the 2024 NPPF Standard Method”. We consider that the SWLP should provide for the Standard Method housing requirement as a minimum to ensure that sufficient housing is delivered across the plan period. Planning to provide for less than the Standard Method housing requirement is not a sound basis for the plan.

No

Representation ID: 102310

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough

Agent: Marrons

The South Warwickshire Councils must continually review the Local Housing Need up to adoption, they must consider an increased higher housing need, implement a 5% lapse rate to account for unimplemented commitments, and reassess the existing commitments and windfall allowance as outlined.

Other

Representation ID: 102429

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Hill Residential

Agent: Turley

Hill Residential has concerns with regards to the approach set out within Draft Policy Direction 1. Whilst the emerging plan has been prepared against the backdrop of changing national policy, the approach as set out is not justified based on the NPPF 2024 and accompanying PPG.

Draft Policy Direction 1 should therefore be redrafted:
“The South Warwickshire Local Plan will make provision for the delivery of at least 2,188 dwellings per annum, this being the minimum need calculated using the standard method. This equates to at least 54,700 dwellings over a 25-year plan period from 2025 – 2050”.

Other

Representation ID: 102470

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Deeley Homes Dean Weldon

The Standard Method Housing figure should be used as a minimum.

Yes

Representation ID: 102493

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Stephen Norrie

I am not an expert, but the method seems reasonable. The high number of houses makes the emphasis on sustainable construction, siting, and transport even more important.

No

Representation ID: 102502

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Christine Easton

I really think 25 years is too long to commit any plans. Especially when the disruption of HS2 is still ongoing and not marked on your interactive map. They keep on changing their goalposts. Also what will happen when all the councils merge - if they do?

No

Representation ID: 102517

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Jonathan Turner

The existing growth of in main of our urban and semi urban areas has already placed Hugh pressure on existing infrastructure including medical education and leisure facilities. I have no faith that these will be enhanced to meet the extra let alone the increased demand. Further more the apparent significant expansion into the green belt does not seem consistent with de-carbonisation.

Other

Representation ID: 102540

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: IM Land 1 Limited

Agent: Turley

Overall, IM Land has concerns regards the strategy for Draft Policy Direction 1. For the plan to be found ‘sound’ at examination as per NPPF Paragraph 35, it must be positively prepared and provide a strategy which, as a minimum, seeks to meet the area’s objectively assessed housing need. IM Land is of the view that South Warwickshire should “turn on all taps of supply” and consider all available sites, such as the land off Rumbush Lane, to address the “to find” figure of 28, 257 dwellings (without interrogating existing commitments) and meet the objectives of Strategic Objective 2.

Other

Representation ID: 102593

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: IM Land 1 Limited

Agent: Turley

IM Land are of the view that South Warwickshire should “turn on the taps of supply” and consider all available sites, including land already tested for its sustainability and suitability to deliver new homes, such as the designated safeguarded land to the south of Coventry in the adopted local plan (Policy DS21), to address the to “find figure” of 28,257 dwellings (without interrogating existing commitments) based on the 2024 standard method.

Other

Representation ID: 102630

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Miss Phoebe Withnall

Draft Policy Direction 1 assumes large-scale growth is inevitable withoutassessing its environmental impact or sustainability. The housing targets are treated as obligations rather than projections to be justified based on infrastructure, biodiversity loss, and transport capacity. The plan concedes that brownfield land is insufficient but promotes expansion into areas with poor public transport, increasing car dependency and air pollution. The inclusion of so much Green Belt land suggests protections are negotiable rather than upheld as a planning principle. Large-scale development risks permanent destruction of countryside and habitats, with no guarantee that it will be affordable.

No

Representation ID: 102654

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Summers Holdings Ltd

Agent: The Tyler Parkes Partnership Ltd

The primary purpose should be to meet the growth requirements expected of South Warwickshire in a sustainable way. The plan appears to be fixated on strategic scale developments. These are important but a more balanced approach is necessary. There is also a strong ‘urban-focussed’ agenda but given the prevailing character of the districts, smaller scale developments, possibly linked together, could play an important role in this type of growth, be more easily accommodated without the need for strategic improvements to infrastructure. This is the case with the potential residential allocation of Site 515.

No

Representation ID: 102735

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Christine Easton

Generally it's disappointing that hs2 is not shown on these maps. The impact of that is so severe and still ongoing that it has to be taken into consideration.
Protecting our green belt is paramount. Nicking bits here and there at these early stages will set a precedence. 25 years with an uncertain view of councils and governments is really myopic. If immigration was controlled more we wouldn't have such a vast problem and need such a increase in housing needs.

Yes

Representation ID: 102772

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Stephen Currie

I am generally in support but with exceptions identified in my feedback on all issues.

No

Representation ID: 102773

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: The Ragley Estate

Agent: Stansgate Planning

The SWLP Preferred Options does not currently conform to national planning policy and must be redrafted to reflect the latest version of the National Planning Policy Framework, currently that published in December 2024 (with February 2025 amendments).
Taking this into account, Draft Policy 1 must confirm the key priorities of the SWLP as required by the Framework - to significantly boost the supply of homes in a sustainable manner, and to provide sufficient employment land to meet the Districts’ needs. The Policy must NOT set maximum provision figures as this would unnecessarily restrict the ability of the area to meet the key aims.
In respect of housing provision, all reference to the 2022 HEDNA should be removed. Instead the policy should set out the minimum number of homes needed assessed using the Standard Method (in accordance with Framework paragraph 62). Adequate flexibility must be built in to meet changing circumstances, and to accommodate housing needs arising from beyond the Districts’ boundaries.
The Plan proposes to meet much of the housing requirement though the allocation of new settlements and significant extensions to existing settlements. This is supported as an appropriate response to meeting housing needs within the Districts. Particular attention should be given to accommodating development in locations which are already supported by necessary infrastructure and facilities, as well as those where they can be provided.
In accordance with Framework paragraph 22 the plan period should be extended from 25 years to at least 30 years, and the housing and employment requirements increased accordingly.

No

Representation ID: 102790

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr David Bailey

I regard the housing targets as excessive. I don't believe that multiplying the housing targets in order to reduce house prices would work, because developers can delay the sale of houses until higher prices are realised for them.

Yes

Representation ID: 102812

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Elizabeth Browne

I agree that sustainability of any development is fundamental requirement. However I do not agree that this has been correctly assessed/scored within the proposal.

Other

Representation ID: 102823

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Ms Louisa Smith

Houses should be net zero where possible. Infrastructure is vital and should be in place before houses are built. Developers are known to break promises on introducing infrastructure after a certain number of houses have been built. Steer away from possible dormitory towns, create communities.

No

Representation ID: 102842

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Howard Easton

The destruction of the greenbelt is of grave concern.
Given that all maps fail to include the route of HS2, the impact of these plans fail to indicate the how much of Warwickshire is going to be destroyed by these myopic proposals.

No

Representation ID: 102863

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Howard Easton

The destruction of the greenbelt is of grave concern.
Given that all maps fail to include the route of HS2, the impact of these plans fail to indicate the how much of Warwickshire is going to be destroyed by these myopic proposals.

No

Representation ID: 102917

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Catesby Estates

Agent: Marrons

The South Warwickshire Councils must continually review the Local Housing Need up to adoption, they must consider an increased higher housing need, implement a 5% lapse rate to account for unimplemented commitments, and reassess the existing commitments and windfall allowance as outlined.

No

Representation ID: 102925

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Marrons

The South Warwickshire Councils must continually review the Local Housing Need up to adoption, they must consider an increased higher housing need, implement a 5% lapse rate to account for unimplemented commitments, and reassess the existing commitments and windfall allowance as outlined.

Other

Representation ID: 102949

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Deeley Homes

Agent: Delta Planning

Deeley Homes considers that the plan must accommodate the higher housing figure (2,178 dwellings per annum) as a minimum local housing need figure in line with the Framework.

Deeley Homes considers that specific provision should be made to meet the significant identified needs of specialist elderly accommodation. Deeley Homes therefore supports the forthcoming Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) work to be completed in 2025.

In relation to self and custom build, equally, it is considered that sites should be identified and allocated within the SWLP accordingly to meet this need.

Please refer to full response for further details.

No

Representation ID: 102967

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Howard Easton

The maps don't show HS2! The proposals destroy prime agricultural land, which the country needs to feed itself! The impact in the environment will catastrophic! The West Midlands and Warwickshire currently have the most congested roads nationally. The environmental damage will effect all human and wildlife. Finally, this plan is for 50 years. WDC, WCC won't be here in less than 3 years!!!! As I say, this is madness. Protect England's "green and pleasant" land. Don't cover it with concrete.

Other

Representation ID: 102976

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough - Salford Road, Bidford-on-Avon

Agent: Turley

The policy should be updated to remove any reference to the HEDNA and instead solely focus on the 2024 standard method as a starting point. Additional adjustments to be made in relation to economic growth and affordability.

Other

Representation ID: 102983

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough - Gaydon Road, Bishop's Itchington

Agent: Turley

The policy should be updated to remove any reference to the HEDNA and instead solely focus on the 2024 standard method as a starting point. Additional adjustments to be made in relation to economic growth and affordability.

Other

Representation ID: 102989

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough - Lighthorne Road, Kineton

Agent: Turley

The policy should be updated to remove any reference to the HEDNA and instead solely focus on the 2024 standard method as a starting point. Additional adjustments to be made in relation to economic growth and affordability.

Other

Representation ID: 102999

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough - Sycamore Close, Stockton

Agent: Turley

The policy should be updated to remove any reference to the HEDNA and instead solely focus on the 2024 standard method as a starting point. Additional adjustments to be made in relation to economic growth and affordability.

Other

Representation ID: 103005

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Richborough - Kineton Road, Wellesbourne

Agent: Turley

The policy should be updated to remove any reference to the HEDNA and instead solely focus on the 2024 standard method as a starting point. Additional adjustments to be made in relation to economic growth and affordability

No

Representation ID: 103008

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Howard Easton

The maps don't show HS2! The proposals destroy prime agricultural land, which the country needs to feed itself! The impact in the environment will catastrophic! The West Midlands and Warwickshire currently have the most congested roads nationally. The environmental damage will effect all human and wildlife. Finally, this plan is for 50 years. WDC, WCC won't be here in less than 3 years!!!! As I say, this is madness. Protect England's "green and pleasant" land. Don't cover it with concrete.