Wixford Grange Wixford

1. 1.The proposed development is located within Flood Zone 3b (the functional floodplain) as confirmed by the Environment Agency. As set out in Annex F, table 2 (Flood risk vulnerability classification) of the NPPF (2026), caravans, mobile homes and park homes intended for permanent residential use (as proposed) are classified as 'highly vulnerable'. Annex F, table 3 makes clear that development classified as 'highly vulnerable' is not compatible with Flood Zone 3b and therefore should not be permitted. Furthermore, the lack of a submitted sequential test or exception test, fails to demonstrate whether there are any alternative sites for residential development, or whether acceptable flood risk mitigation could be incorporated into the proposal. The development has not adequately demonstrated how the permanent residential users would be safe from flooding for the lifetime of the development taking into account the vulnerability of the users, how the residual risk can be managed through safe access or escape route or how the development is flood resistant. As such, the proposed development is considered contrary to Policy CS.4 of the Stratford-on-Avon District Core Strategy (2011 - 2031) and National Decision Making Policies S4, F5, F6 and F7 of the NPPF (2026). Case Officer: Stuart McIver Reference No.
2. 2.By virtue of the proposed layout, the development is considered to result in a lack of privacy for future occupiers of plots 5-23 and 27-32 (inclusive) due to the inadequate separation distances between facing windows. The inadequate separation distances would be exacerbated by the lack of space and opportunity for effective mitigation. As such, the proposed development does not provide a sufficient level of residential amenity and is therefore contrary to Part F of the Development Requirements SPD, Policy CS.9 of the Stratford-on-Avon District Core Strategy (2011 - 2031) and National Decision Making Policy L2 of the NPPF (2026).

From the council's decision notice.

Application type

Full Application

Parish

Wixford

Date validated

10 October 2025

Consultation end

9 April 2026

Target decision date

30 October 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Agent address

Wixford Grange Park Wixford Alcester Warwickshire B49 6DG

Case officer

Stuart McIver