Draft Local Plan Review

Yes

Representation ID: 2292

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Canal & River Trust

This site has a direct boundary with the North Stratford Canal which is partially in a cutting at this point. There is also a culvert adjacent, sewer crossing and a lay-by within the waterway that extends into the site. Any application for this site would need to make an appropriate assessment of the site constraints. The offside bank along the proposed site allocation is unprotected with very limited freeboard. As protection to the development site some green edge protection and an increase in freeboard height would be required as part of the proposals.

No

Representation ID: 2294

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Canal & River Trust

Further clarity within this policy as to what is expected in terms of the wider connectivity for the Blythe Valley development to ensure the overall aim of the policy to integrate and connect the development to the wider area is realised through the development management process. In particular, the towpath offers benefits in terms of providing a sustainable traffic free route.

No

Representation ID: 2298

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Canal & River Trust

Any development at potential site allocations should; not adversely affect the integrity of the waterway structure, quality of the water, result in unauthorised discharges and run off or encroachment; detrimentally affect the landscape, heritage, ecological quality and character of the waterways; prevent the waterways potential for being fully unlocked or discourage the use of the waterway network.
Wording changes suggested to paragraph 265 of the plan regarding freight movements on the canal network.
Wording changes suggested to paragraph 338 to refer to canal corridors rather than canal cuttings.

Yes

Representation ID: 3475

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Canal & River Trust

Welcome references in the Plan which identifies canals as Green Infrastructure (Policy P20) acknowledging the role they can play in providing open space and contributing to green networks, providing healthy places with
opportunities including cycling and walking.

No

Representation ID: 3480

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Canal & River Trust

The potential for improvements to the canal towpath, towpath access and canal bridge crossings (including those on the vicinity of sites) and other works that may be required should also be included within the infrastructure requirements for sites 4, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16 and 17.

No

Representation ID: 3489

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Canal & River Trust

Policy P9-The Trust would wish to highlight the potential of the canal for heating & cooling for district heat network or individual schemes such as the allocation Ref 4- West of Dickens Heath. The Policy or supporting text should be amended to include reference to the potential of the canal to contribute to low carbon technologies.
Policy P11-highlight that any proposed discharge to the canal would need to be in consultation with the Canal & River Trust and appropriate wording should be included within the policy.