Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule

Object

Representation ID: 56158

Received: 29/07/2013

Respondent: Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners

With regard to the proposed CIL rate for hotel development the district.
Evidence appears to be derived from only one example (The Wantage, Stratford), which is inadequate. Hotel development in Warwick or Leamington may need to be of substantially higher build quality, increasing the costs set out in para 4.40.1 of the Viability Study.
The example at Stratford was for a 130 room hotel and benefitted from economies of scale. Many sites in Warwick and Leamington are relatively small and may not be able to accommodate development of that size. Accordingly costs per room will increase affecting viability.
The example makes an assumption that some floor space is existing. The refurbishment cost is given at £50sq ft. Doubts if this would be adequate in the context of a Listed Building. Given the numbers of Listed Buildings in Warwick the extraordinary costs of such projects should be considered.
A hotel may be necessary to generate funds for the refurbishment of 'heritage assets'. The CIL level as set out may undermine this more. A more detailed analysis is required before setting CIL for hotels.