8.14 Proposal COV .2 – Coventry Airport

8.14 Proposal COV .2 - Coventry Airport Please refer to the SWLP Reg 19 Policies Map for the concept plan. Proposal COV.2 ~ Requirements Coventry Airport Site Size 117.27ha Summary This site is to be released from the Green Belt and allocated as a strategic site of sub-regional and regional significance to support the growth of the advanced manufacturing and engineering sector and associated innovation activities. This strategic focus reflects the Plan’s evidence and the site’s inclusion as part of the West Midlands Investment Zone. The site provides a particular opportunity to support growth in battery manufacturing for electric vehicles, the wider battery lifecycle and associated supply chain, broader advanced manufacturing and engineering uses and innovation activities, including scalable space for research and development, incubation and associated business support. It can also deliver warehousing and logistics space. Key Development and Land Use Requirements Appropriate uses are considered to be those that fall within the E(g), B2 and B8 use classes. However to retain and protect the site’s strategic focus on supporting economic activities associated with advanced manufacturing and battery production: at least 60% of the E(g) and B-class floorspace on the site should be developed for industrial or R&D uses, comprising use classes E(g)(ii), E(g)(iii) and B2; • development of B8 floorspace will not exceed 40% of the total employment floorspace on the site. Development of XL B8 units of over 32,500 sq.m will not be supported unless they are ancillary to or associated with a manufacturing use. • applications for development should include a marketing strategy illustrating how the site will target investment in battery production, advanced manufacturing and engineering and associated innovation activities; • The provision of everyday services which are ancillary to and support the business use will also be acceptable in principle. The scale of such uses should be justified and limited to serving the employment land at this location. The site should be brought forward in a comprehensive manner. Infrastructure Funding Requirements • A comprehensive transport strategy is required which addressed measures and investment to optimise walking, cycling and public transport use and provide infrastructure for EV charging, from first phases of development Urban Design Principles • There is a requirement for high quality design and landscaping which responds to the site context and seeks to limit impacts on the settlement of Baginton and the heritage assets within it. Development will be expected to be designed and delivered in line with the recommendations set out in the SWLP Landscape Assessment and/or the Warwickshire Landscape Guidelines and the latest heritage assessments. Active Travel Requirements • Provision of cycle parking in accordance with published standards • Financial contributions towards off-site walking and cycling improvements including to the Baginton Gateway at Rowley Road, to the A45/A46/A444 Stivichall Junction, links from the south at Stoneleigh and Bubbenhall, Howes Lane, and within the A45 Corridor. Access, Highways and Public Transport Requirements • Delivery of on-site highway and transport improvements as agreed with Warwickshire County Council and Coventry City Council. This is expected to include the delivery of access via Rowley Road, Silver Eagle Way and Bubbenhall Road. • Delivery of highway improvements and financial contributions (such junction alterations, road widening, traffic calming, pedestrian crossings and signalisation) in accordance with local highway authority requirements. This includes traffic mitigation contributions towards delivery of schemes in Baginton village and for the wider North Kenilworth/South of Coventry area. Provision of on-site bus infrastructure and contributions to deliver frequent bus services to serve the allocation • Financial contributions towards other transport improvements as specified in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan and/or Strategic Transport Assessment Environmental Health Requirements • Adequate noise, air quality and light pollution mitigation measures will be required to mitigate impacts associated with the operations on site. This will include provision of adequate buffers and stand off zones where required. • Submission of a contaminated land assessment and strategy for remediation as required Historic Environment Requirements • High quality design and landscaping which responds to the site context and seeks to limit impacts on the settlement of Baginton and the heritage assets within it (including Baginton Conservation Area, listed buildings and scheduled monuments). Flood Risk, Drainage and Water Supply A comprehensive Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy is required for the development which will: • Address areas at risk of ground and surface water flooding (in agreement with the relevant lead local flood authority); • Integrate sustainable surface water management through the site throughout the lifetime of the development; Climate Change • Development will be required to be designed and delivered in accordance with sustainable design and construction principles set out in the climate change policies. Development will be expected to maximise opportunities for micro energy generation including through rooftop solar panels on buildings or structures. Biodiversity and Green & Blue Infrastructure • The development will deliver a comprehensive network of green and blue infrastructure spaces and corridors, based on the landscape character of the site, which will enhance the attractiveness of the development and sustain a sense of place, promote a sense of community and social interaction among employees and encourage health and well-being • Development will be required to retain, enhance and incorporate existing natural assets where possible • A minimum of 10% biodiversity net gain will be required either though on-site provision or to deliver habitat creation or enhancement in a suitable location off-site through financial contributions. Public Open Space • Delivery of public open space on site in accordance with the requirements and standards