8.9 Proposal KEN.1 – Kenilworth – Land to the south

8.9 Proposal KEN.1 - Kenilworth - Land to the south Proposal KEN.1 Land south of Kenilworth Site Size 60 ha Summary Land within this allocation will be developed to deliver a minimum of 776 new homes and public open space. Timescale From 2029/30 to 2036/37 Key Development and Land Use Requirements • Approximately 776 dwellings at a density of at least 35dph and in keeping with the adjacent settlement character. • Affordable housing provision in accordance with Policy DS.4 • Public open space incorporating play facilities and SuDS. • Significant green edge within the allocation boundary to maintain separation between southern Kenilworth and Leek Wootton. Infrastructure Funding Requirements • Funding contributions towards off-site primary, secondary and specialist education facilities, health services. • Active travel provision. • Contributions to support and expand the Demand Responsive Transport ‘IndieGo’ service • Contributions to mitigate any adverse highways impacts identified. • Development proposals will be required to contribute to the South of Coventry Sustainable Transport Corridor improving connections to Coventry and Royal Leamington Spa in accordance with SWLP Policy ID.5. Urban Design Principles • Compliance with Masterplan. • Proposals will be expected to follow the 20-minute neighbourhood concept where most daily needs can be met within a short active travel trip with car use minimised. Active Travel Requirements • Link into the National Cycle Network Route 52 on Rouncil Lane and Rounds Hill via connecting routes and signage. • Encourage active travel connections between adjoining land parcels and through existing residential areas of south Kenilworth. • Active travel plan. Access, Highways and Public Transport Requirements • Land East and West of Rouncil Lane – access to be taken from Rouncil Lane, via a single roundabout to serve both development parcels. • Land West of Rouncil Lane - a second access into the site will be necessary to deliver greater than 150 dwellings on this land parcel. • Land West of Warwick Road – access to be taken from Warwick Road. • A spine road through the site, connecting Rouncil Lane and Warwick Road will be necessary to provide an east- west connection and to avoid unacceptable impacts on other local routes. This should be completed in the earliest possible phase of the development. • Ex Kenilworth Sixth Form site – access to be taken via existing access road off Rouncil Lane. • Improvements to both Rouncil Lane and Warwick Road to create footways to allow for safe pedestrian movements both to/from Kenilworth, including appropriate crossing points. • Provision of additional bus stops on Warwick Road to serve land West of Warwick Road. Historic Environment Requirements • Incorporate a buffer to the north-west of the site to minimise any impact on sightlines from Kenilworth Castle. • Development in this area should respect the scale and mass of present settlements and buildings. The use of traditional materials in keeping with the present buildings of villages such as Leek Wootton is advocated. • Traditional boundary treatments such as hedgerows should be maintained or created, particularly on the southern boundary, in order to maintain a separation with the village of Leek Wootton. Flood Risk, Drainage • Develop a surface water drainage strategy which adequately deals with any additional surface water run off generated by the development. • Incorporate SuDs and balancing ponds in the open space to the within the southern part of the allocation as required. • An assessment of sewerage capacity will be required in consultation with Severn Trent Water. If required, there may be a need to facilitate upgrades to sewage treatment capacity at Finham Waste Water Treatment works. Biodiversity and Green & Blue Infrastructure • Proposals should make provision for a belt of public open space towards the southern boundary of the allocation to both provide a strong, defensible Green Belt boundary to the south of Kenilworth, maintaining separation between the settlements of Kenilworth and Leek Wootton. • Retention of existing hedgerows and notable trees. • Incorporation of existing Public Rights of Way through the site, maintaining accessibility to the wider countryside. Public Open Space Provision in line with Policy ID.14: Open Space, Play, Recreation and Community Growing Spaces, ensuring: • Local Equipped Areas for Play should be included across the allocation, responding to local needs and ensuring that all age ranges and specialist needs are catered for. • Contributions to outdoor sports provision in line with identified needs in the Kenilworth sub-area (SA1) in 2025 Playing Pitch Strategy. • Provision of allotments to the expand upon the existing St John’s allotments. Other Constraints The Site falls within a Mineral Safeguarding Area for unconsolidated sand and gravel, as identified in the adopted Warwickshire Minerals Local Plan 2018-2032 (July 2022). Regard must therefore be had to policies MCS 5: Safeguarding Minerals and Minerals Infrastructure and DM 10 Mineral Safeguarding. To ensure the satisfactory amenity of new homes, any applicatio