About the Inquiry
A public inquiry is being held in respect of an appeal for non-determination against a failure of Stratford-on-Avon District Council to give notice within the prescribed period of a decision on an outline planning application 24/03281/OUT for:
Outline planning application with all matters reserved except access, for up to 300 dwellings and associated green space and biodiversity enhancements.
At: Land East of Kineton Road, Wellesbourne
Details of the Application and Appeal can be found on E-Planning.
24/03281/OUT – Third Party Comment (Flooding) The below video was submitted as part of comments received from third parties but is not viewable on E-Planning:
Inquiry Dates and Venue
The Inquiry opens at 10am Tuesday 28th April at The Council Offices, Elizabeth House, Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6HX. The Inquiry is expected to sit for 3 days on the following dates:
- Tuesday 28th April – Thursday 30th April
The Inquiry programme is available to view here.
Notification of Further Inquiry Session (to be held virtually)
A further session of the Inquiry is being held virtually on 28 May 2026 at 10am to provide an additional opportunity for any person or party, including any member of the public, who has not previously been notified of the inquiry and has not previously made representations at the inquiry to attend the inquiry and, at the Inspector's discretion, express their views about the proposed development.
Any person or party wishing to attend or speak at the resumed session should attend at 10am.
If you wish to participate in the Inquiry virtually, the link to the virtual inquiry will be available below:
Meeting ID: 359 838 341 629 521
Passcode: jW7R7k44
Additional Hedgerow Briefing Note
During the Inquiry, the Inspector requested an additional note be prepared by the Appellant. The note has been prepared to address the matter raised during the inquiry relating to the potential removal of a hedgerow to accommodate the necessary visibility splay associated with the access into the site.
The note can be found here: Wellesbourne Hedgerow Note
Section 106 Legal Agreement - Final Version
A copy of the Completed Section 106 Legal Agreement can be found here (two counterparts):
Section 106 - Stratford District Council and Warwickshire County Council 13.05.2026
Section 106 - Owner and Applicant 13.05.2026 (Part 1 of 2)
Section 106 - Owner and Applicant 13.05.2026 (Part 2 of 2)
Additional Heritage Briefing Note
During the Inquiry, the Inspector requested an additional Built Heritage Update note to be prepared by the Appellant.
It has been prepared to address aspects of the Appeal Proposals which were not specifically referred to in the Heritage Statement (prepared by Turley, dated November 2025) or in the Built Heritage Statement of Common Ground (prepared by Turley, dated 2 April 2026).
The further matters requested by the Inspector relate to the following in respect of heritage assets, with particular regard to Nos. 71 & 73 Staple Hill Cottages and 75 & 77 Staple Hill Cottages:
- The increase in site levels up to the maximum as shown on the drainage plans as part of flood mitigation measures; and
- The creation of a mini-roundabout at the junction of Kineton Road and Wellesbourne Road.
Accordingly the note, dated 6 May 2026 is found here.
Case Management Conference
In advance of the Inquiry a Case Management Conference is held between parties. An Inspector will normally hold a Microsoft Teams call with the appellant, the LPA, any party who has been afforded Rule 6 status and anyone else invited by the Inspector.
A note of the proceedings, which will include the Inspector's decision on how the evidence is to be dealt with and which procedure or procedures will apply accordingly, will be produced within 1 week of the case conference. Recent case Management Conference notes are available to view here:
Proposed 'Wheatcroft' Amendments to Appeal
The Appellants held a 21-day consultation to allow the community to view and comment upon requested amendments to the application being considered by the Planning Inspector. The Appellant proposed an extension to the red line boundary to accommodate additional drainage features and has submitted a revised Flood Risk Assessment on this basis. The proposed amendments include an amended red line boundary (Drawing No. 1001 Rev C), and Parameter Plan (Drawing No. 2001 Rev G). Further documents associated with this amendment are available to view on e-planning.
A copy of the letter sent to adjoining neighbours and relevant consultees is available to view here.
The consultation window and opportunity to comment closed on 27th February 2026.
The Inspector will consider whether to accept this proposed revision, taking into account any responses received.
Core Documents
All Core Documents will be able to be viewed individually and will each be listed on the Council's E-Planning Documents under the document category ‘Appeals Core Documents'. Further documents may be added to this page during the course of the inquiry.
A list of the Core Documents is available to view here.
Proofs of Evidence and Statements of Common Ground
The proofs of evidence and statements of common ground will be available to view on the Council's E-Planning Documents under the Document Category 'Proofs of evidence and SOCG'. Further Documents may be added to this page during the course of the Inquiry.
Section 106 Legal Agreement - Draft Version
A copy of the Section 106 Legal Agreement can be found here:
Section 106 Engrossment - Part 1
Section 106 Engrossment - Part 2
Highways Technical Note
A Highways Technical Note has been prepared to assist the Inspector and provides an agreed position in respect of the proposed northern site access junction of the appeal site
Conditions Schedule
A Schedule of Conditions has been drafted and agreed between parties
Resumed Inquiry Conditions Note 29 May 2026
South Warwickshire Local Plan Update
A note on the status of the draft South Warwickshire Local Plan (SWLP) has been provided to assist the Inspector. This matter was discussed at the inquiry session held on 28th May 2026. The note can be found here:
SWLP Update Briefing Note May 26
Planning Inspectorate Inquiries and Major Casework Officer Contact Details
Inspector: Andrew Dawe
Email: Rodwell.StClair.2H@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
Telephone: 0303 444 5644