Preferred Options 2025

Yes

Representation ID: 98624

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: X2 New Settlement Consortium

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

The Consortium support the inclusion of the X2 New Settlement as a significant opportunity for the South Warwickshire Councils' to help meet the housing trajectory for a large proportion of the Plan period and beyond.

Yes

Representation ID: 98625

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: X2 New Settlement Consortium

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

A number of amendments are proposed to align definitions with national policy.

No

Representation ID: 98626

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: X2 New Settlement Consortium

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

The principle of Draft Chapter 11 is supported, although the current draft policy directions are at this moment vague, and specific issues are raised with Draft Policy Directions as set out above.

Yes

Representation ID: 98628

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: X2 New Settlement Consortium

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

The importance of protecting the Cotswold National Landscape is recognised, however clarity and justification on the proposed extent of ‘buffer zones’ is required.

No

Representation ID: 98629

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: X2 New Settlement Consortium

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

Whilst the importance of Urban Parks and Play areas is recognised, Policy Direction 43d is not specific as to when, or the extent to which development will be expected to contribute to these. Not all developments can be expected to provide a MUGA.

No

Representation ID: 98630

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: X2 New Settlement Consortium

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

Protection of existing open spaces is important, however the emerging policy should refer to the varying qualities of open space in applying any safeguarding approach.

Yes

Representation ID: 98631

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: X2 New Settlement Consortium

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

Whilst the broad purpose of the Policy Direction is supported, it is considered unnecessary to carry forward Local Green Spaces already designated in Neighbourhood Plans as these are already established. With regard to any new Local Green Spaces, clear evidence should be provided that these meet the tests set out in NPPF Paragraph 107.

Yes

Representation ID: 98632

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: X2 New Settlement Consortium

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

This policy reflects the national requirements with regards to Biodiversity Net Gain.

No

Representation ID: 98633

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: X2 New Settlement Consortium

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

The policy should align with NPPF Paragraph 119, which requires planning policies to support the expansion of electronic communications networks, including next generation mobile technology (such as 5G) and full fibre broadband connections. It also emphasises the importance of access to high-quality digital infrastructure, and how it is expected to be delivered and upgraded over time. Furthermore, the Local Plan should ensure that any additional requirements do not introduce unnecessary duplication or impose obligations beyond national planning policy and legal frameworks, which could hinder the viability of sustainable development.

Yes

Representation ID: 98634

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: X2 New Settlement Consortium

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

We support an approach that aligns with NPPF Paragraph 118, so that the likely impacts of developments on road travel can be adequately assessed. This will ensure significant development is focussed on the most sustainable locations, where the need to travel has been minimised, and a genuine choice of transport modes have been considered. Indeed, the accompanying Travel Plan and Transport Statement should effectively demonstrate this, to ensure development occurs in the most sustainable and accessible locations. This will support development that promotes active travel, adapts to climate change and addresses health inequalities.