South Warwickshire Local Plan – Regulation 19 Consultation Response

September 4, 2026 Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions, Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council approved the Children's and Young People Travel Assistance Policy on 16/07/2026. This policy replaces the previous Home to School/College Transport Policy for new applications from 1 September 2026. The decision includes adopting new wording for eligibility assessment, automatic Independent Travel Training assessment for post-16 pupils, and the use of drop-off and pick-up points.

The Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning approved the draft response and covering letter for the South Warwickshire Local Plan Regulation 19 Consultation on 04/09/2026. This response outlines Warwickshire County Council's comments and concerns regarding the plan.

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council approved additions to the Education Capital Programme 2026/2027 on 16/07/2026. This includes £1.754 million for Southam Primary School, £0.364 million for Southam College, £0.058 million for Bishops Itchington Primary School, and £0.034 million for Briar Hill Infant School. These additions are funded by developer contributions and High Needs Capital Allocation.

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Purpose

Draft response and covering letter for submission.

Decision

Resolved:

To approve the draft response and covering letter for submission to Stratford-on-Avon District Council in its role as part of the South Warwickshire Local Plan Team.

Supporting Documents

Appendix 2 for Home to School Transport Policy.pdf
Appendix 1 for Home to School Transport Policy.pdf
Home to School Transport Policy Cabinet July 2026.pdf
Appendix 3 for Home to School Transport Policy.pdf
Appendix 4 for Home to School Transport Policy.pdf
Appendix 5 for Home to School Transport Policy.pdf
South Warwickshire Local Plan Regulation 19 Consultation Response.pdf
Appendix 2 for South Warwickshire Local Plan Regulation 19 Consultation Response.pdf
Appendix 1 for South Warwickshire Local Plan Regulation 19 Consultation Response.pdf
Additions to the Education Capital Programme 20262027.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date4 Sep 2026
Expected date4 Sep 2026
Originally due4 Sep 2026
Lead officerJanet Neale, Helen Barnsley, Howard Allison