Village Housing Options and Settlement Boundaries

Whilst AC Lloyd (Homes) Ltd support the identification of Radford Semele as a Primary Service Village where additional housing is required; they consider that due to the sustainability credentials afforded to the settlement, that the level of housing proposed should be a minimum and in fact the village could support more new dwellings to assist in meeting the District's requirements.

Whilst AC Lloyd (Homes) Ltd support the identification of Bishop's Tachbrook as a Primary Service Village where additional housing is required; they consider that due to the sustainability credentials afforded to the settlement, that the level of housing proposed should be a minimum and in fact the village could support more new dwellings to assist in meeting the District's requirements.

It is considered that site 2- land west of Bishop's Tachbrook is an excellent location for additional housing development. Objection is raised to the fact that this site has not been allocated for housing development in particular for the reason that it considered to be ' an edge of settlement site some distance from local services'

This representation should be read in conjunction with the Statement in support of the Representations also submitted by AC Lloyd.

The site comprises 2.39 hectares of land and
adjoins the north western boundary of the village. The site is located north of Mallory Road and lies to the rear of existing properties along Seven Acre Close, St Chads Road and Rye Close.

The site is not located within either the Green Belt or the Area of Restraint and it does not lie within the identified floodplain or the Conservation Area for Bishop's Tachbrook. It immediately adjoins the existing built up part of Bishop's Tachbrook and is in a sustainable location. The local facilities within the village are within a reasonable walking distance of the site. These facilities include a village store, primary school, sports and social club, recreation ground and play area, church, medical centre and public house.

The majority of Leamington Spa is within easy cycling distance (5 km) of the site. Facilities in this locality include the local centre within the Warwick Gates development, the southern employment areas, Whitnash, the town centre and the rail station.

The closest bus stops to the site are located on Mallory Road, just to the east of Seven Acre Close only a short walking distance from the site. The village is well serviced by public transport, with a frequent bus service hourly between Stratford and Coventry via Leamington Spa on a Monday to Saturday and a service between Leamington and Cubbington on Sundays

In terms of access to the site, this would be from Seven Acre Close. The junction of Seven Acre Close and Mallory Road is within the exiting 30 mph speed limit area. The junction itself has a large bellmouth, with ample width to allow two vehicles to pass. The new access can achieve compliance with relevant design standards and the necessary visibility requirements. Parking can be provided in accordance with Local Authority standards in secure locations to ensure levels of natural surveillance.

To summarise the site is in a sustainable location, adjacent to the built up area of the village of Bishop's Tachbrook. Access to the site is deliverable within either the existing highway or land controlled by A.C.Lloyd. Future residents of the site would have the opportunity to access every day facilities and key destinations by a choice of transport modes. The site is available and achievable and offers a sustainable solution to assist in meeting the housing requirement for Bishop's Tachbrook.

It is considered that Site 4 - South West of Redford Semele is an excellent location for additional housing. Objection is raised to the fact that this site has not be allocated for housing development in particular for the reason that it will have an impact on the main village centre and potential to encourage coalescence of settlements.

This representation should be read in conjunction with the Statement in Support of these Representations that has been produced and submitted under separate cover to the Council.

The site comprises 3.51 hectares of land and is located on the south western edge of the village. The site is bound to the north by residential development with open countryside to the west and south west. Spring Lane marks the eastern boundary of the site which also forms its primary access point. Development of this site for housing purposes, would form an natural extension to the village and would effectively round-off the built form on the south-western side of the village.

The site would be accessed via Spring Lane. This would accommodate the needs of pedestrians and cyclists as well as vehicular traffic. School Lane forms a priority junction with Southam Road to the north of the site, which provides connections to the remainder of the local highway network.

The local facilities within Radford Semele are all within close walking distance from the site. These include primary school, early years' nursery, two churches, community hall and social club, recreation ground and play area, village shop, hairdressers and post office.

The majority of Leamington Spa is within easy cycling distance of 5 km from the site. Facilities in this locality include the town centre, rail station and Whitnash.

The closest bus stops to the site are located on School Lane and Southam Road only a short walking distance from the site. The village is well serviced by public transport, with a frequent bus service half hourly to Leamington Spa which is about a ten minute trip.

Objection is raised to the indicative new settlement boundary for Bishop's Tachbrook village. It is considered that the settlement boundary should be amended to include Site 2 land west of Bishop's Tachbrook

Objection is raised to the indicative new settlement boundary for Radford Semele village. It is considered that the settlement boundary should be amended to include Site 4 land south west of Radford Semele

AC Lloyd (Homes) Ltd support the identification of Hatton Park as a Secondary Service Village where between 70-90 homes are required.

Whilst support is given to the allocation of Preferred Option 1 Land north of Birmingham Road we would like to make the following observations. The access as currently shown onto the Birmingham Road is poor and a far more sustainable solution would be to take access through Hatton Park to ensure the new community properly integrates with the existing community, to ensure connectivity to the village and existing bus stops and local facilities and to avoid an unnecessary new access onto the main road.

Support is given to the indicative settlement boundary for Hatton Park that proposes to inset the village within the Green Belt. Support is also given to the inclusion of Site 1 - Land north of Birmingham Road within the settlement boundary.