Planning 2011 to 2028
Local Development Framework - The Core Strategy
The District Council has started to prepare a series of planning documents to guide development and change in the District over the next 20 years. They will determine where new homes are built, where new jobs are created and how people can travel to get to the things they need.
The first and most important of these documents is the Core Strategy, because it will set the course for everything to follow. It will present a vision of how we want the District to look and function in 2026.
There are some big challenges facing our District, which the Core Strategy will need to address such as:
- Where should new homes be built and new jobs located?
- How can we meet the housing needs of local people?
- How can we reduce the impacts of climate change?
- How can we make sure everyone can reach the services they need?
- How do we protect our rich heritage and landscape?
The Parish Council, as well as the local community, has been asked to respond to the Core Strategy Consultation paper, and you will find the replies sent by the Parish Council on this site.
The documents, notices or events below are set out in chronological order, newest first.
Maps showing possible future developments
The three maps in the document below refer to how the available land is more or less vulnerable to development in the future: one is for housing the other commercial. This is to help make the local community aware of how the available in land within the village is viewed with respect to future development:
- Sensitivity Maps (pdf)
E-Newsletter from the Planning Policy Team
The Planning Policy Team at Stratford District Council asked how you wanted to be kept informed about progress on the Core Strategy and the chosen option was an e-newsletter:
- E-Newsletter June 2011 (external link)
Core Strategy Consultation Workshop
Below you can read the agenda/information pack and presentation made by Stephanie Chettle, Planning Policy Manager, at the Core Strategy Consultation Workshop held at Studley Village Hall on 24 March 2011.
- Agenda and Information Pack (pdf)
- Presentation (pdf)
Below you can read pdf versions of the panels displayed at the November exhibition by Wellbeck Strategic Land Ltd regarding the 150 new homes proposed to the north of Salford Road. These provide maps, illustrations and details of the proposed development.
Letter to SDC from Bidford Parish Council
Below you can read a letter sent by Bidford Parish Council to Stratford District Council, where the Parish Council has agreed to a formal request to re-categorise Bidford-on-Avon to a settlement of lower order as it does not believe it is sustainable as a 'main rural centre'.
Letter to SDC from Bidford Parish Council
Below you can read a letter sent by Bidford Parish Council to Stratford District Council, in reply to the consultation of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy and providing more information to support the Parish Council's objections.
Core Strategy Presentation
The presentation below was made by Paul Harris, Planning Officer from Stratford District Council in March 2010.
- Presentation (pdf)
Letter to SDC from Bidford Parish Council
Below you can read a letter sent by Bidford Parish Council to Stratford District Council, giving strong objections to the proposed sites of development.
Letter to SDC from Bidford Parish Council
Below you can read a letter sent by Bidford Parish Council to Stratford District Council, regarding land north of Bidford-on-Avon.
Letter to SDC from Bidford Parish Council
Below you can read a letter sent by Bidford Parish Council to Stratford District Council, reiterating concerns about the proposed developments.
Letter to SDC from Bidford Parish Council
Below you can read a letter sent by Bidford Parish Council to Stratford District Council, which lists concerns about the proposed developments.
Stratford-on-Avon District Local Development Framework
Draft Core Strategy
This is the first and most critical part of the Local Development Framework which will eventually replace the District Local Plan.
For full information read the following:
