Stop Overdevelopment in Wellesbourne!
Wellesbourne is at risk. The South Warwickshire Local Plan threatens to overwhelm our village with excessive, unsustainable development that will destroy its character, strain vital services, and put our environment at risk.
We already have 25 years' worth of housing approved - enough is enough! Time is running out to object. We need to act now and protect our village before it's too late.

What is the South Warwickshire Local Plan?
A public consultation is under way on the South Warwickshire Local Plan (SWLP), which will shape housing, industrial development, transport, and leisure in the area for the next 25 years.
Stratford District Council and Warwick District Council claim that the plan will address housing, employment, infrastructure, climate change, biodiversity, and wellbeing - but their proposals threaten the character of Wellesbourne and surrounding areas.​​
​Once adopted, the SWLP will determine where development happens until 2050. ​The deadline for responses is 7 March 2025 - now is the time to object.​
What does this mean for Wellesbourne?
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Two of the 24 Strategic Growth Locations are in Wellesbourne - one to the north of the village (SG15) and one to the south (SG16).
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Scroll through the images below to view the proposed development plans. Click on any image to enlarge and examine the details.
You can also view an interactive map here.​

SG15 = North of Wellesbourne SG16 = South of Wellesbourne

Stratford-upon-Avon and Wellesbourne

Across South Warwickshire

SG15 = North of Wellesbourne SG16 = South of Wellesbourne
How do I object to the plans?
The council is asking for feedback on its plans, but the deadline is 7 March 2025. After that, objections will not be considered. ​​You can object in three ways:
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1. The Online Consultation Portal
The best way to object is through the online consultation portal, where you can answer simple Yes/No questions and add comments. To use the portal:
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1. Click here to the online consultation portal
2. Scroll down the page until you see 'SG15 - North of Wellesbourne Group' (you'll have to repeat this step for SG16 - South of Wellesbourne Group)
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3. Under SG15 (and then SG16), click the 'Comment' button
4. Click 'Create an account' and enter your details
5. Once logged in, select 'NO' and click 'Next'
6. Add your comments in the comment box, then click 'Next'
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Repeat the above process for 'SG16 - South of Wellesbourne Group'
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2. Email
If you cannot use the portal, you can email your response to swlp@stratford-dc.gov.uk
​3. Post​
You can also post a letter response to:
The SWLP Team
Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Elizabeth House
Church Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6HX

What should I include in my objection?
Below is a template that you can adapt and use when submitting your objection. Objections should focus on key concerns, including:
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Significant harm to the character of the landscape
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Destruction of Green Belt land and Local Wildlife Sites (see Warwickshire Wildlife Trust's objection)
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Flood risk
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Wellesbourne's lack of rail connectivity
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Loss of best and most versatile farmland
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Overdevelopment of Wellesbourne threatening its village status
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Lack of educational and health facilities
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Increased pollution from vehicle movements ​
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Irreversible damage to the area's natural beauty
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Significant threat to local wildlife and natural habitats
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Example objection that you can adapt
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"I am writing as a concerned resident of Wellesbourne to object to the proposed South Warwickshire Local Plan because the scale and impact of these proposals would cause lasting harm to our village and its surroundings.
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The proposed developments would significantly damage the character and beauty of our landscape. Wellesbourne’s rural charm and open countryside would be permanently altered by large-scale construction, erasing the picturesque scenery that defines our community.
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Flood risk is another major concern. The area is already vulnerable, and further development would increase surface water runoff, heightening the risk of flooding for existing and future residents.
The lack of rail connectivity means residents would be forced to rely on cars, worsening traffic congestion and pollution. Increased vehicle movements, combined with quarry activity, would degrade air quality and harm the environment.
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Losing our best and most versatile farmland is unacceptable. This land is vital for local agriculture and food production, and its loss would have long-term consequences for both the economy and food security.
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The scale of development threatens Wellesbourne’s village status. Expanding the village so drastically risks turning it into a town, stripping it of its character and community identity.
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There is also no clear plan to provide additional schools or healthcare services. These are already under pressure, and the proposed increase in housing would place even greater strain on them.
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If approved, these developments will cause irreversible harm to the local area and the wellbeing of residents. I urge the council to rethink these plans and ensure any future development genuinely considers the needs of the community and environment.