On Thursday 5th June, We (Karen Woods and Lawrie Phipps) had the opportunity to meet with a local planning officer and walk around the perimeter of the proposed site adjacent to Red Marl Way and the Recreation Ground. The purpose was to look at the site for the proposed development on the edge of the village and to raise collective […]
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Open Letter to North Warwickshire Borough Council
As part of our campaign against the development adjacent to Red Marl Way, we have today asked the council to reject the community engagement part of their application and for it to be done again in conjunction with the residents Association. Please remember that this is a campaign, not a single battle and we will keep challenging using various methods […]
Read moreLarge New Development: Church Rd/Orton Rd
UPDATE: Please submit objections by the 16th May There is a proposed new development on Land South Of Warton Recreation Ground (the link will open in a new tab). This is the proposal that we alerted residents to that is being developed by Richborough Developments adjacent to Red Marl Way. We need residents to register their objections as soon as […]
Read moreNew Planning Application: Rear of Fox and Dogs
An application has gone in for a caravan on the land behind the fox and dogs, claiming it is required for Agricultural use. This may well be a way of trying to get developments in through the back door. The Planning Application can be found here on the council website I have already objected on the following grounds, and if people […]
Read moreWarton Wins!
But we still have work to do. Yesterday we saw the whole Parish adopt the Neighbourhood plan. This was an important step in Warton Residents having a say in the development that happens in and around the village. At the bottom of this post is a diagram from the Neighbourhood plan setting out the Warton Site Allocation and most importantly […]
Read moreWhere did all the money go?
Written by Lawrie Phipps (Orton Rd) Have you ever wondered where the (S106) money generated by new housing developments in the village of Warton ends up? Thanks to Karen, one of our residents, and the use of the Freedom of Information Act, a request to North Warwickshire Borough Council provides at least some of the answers, and perhaps raises a […]
Read moreResidents Meeting and New Development
The Richborough Planning Proposal Consultation ends on 8th March (https://www.landwestofwarton.co.uk/). Immediate Action if you are able: Respond to the Developer’s Consultation The purpose of their consultation is often a “box ticking” exercise required before a formal planning application is submitted. Suggested response: Object briefly they do not need detail or well thought through arguments, they will use those to amend […]
Read moreResidents Association Meeting
There will be meeting of Warton Residents Association at 7pm on Thursday 6th March 2025 The Meeting will take place at Warton Club (22 Austry Rd) The substantive part of the meeting will be to discuss the proposed developments by Richborough of the Land West of Red Marl Way Following the meeting a report will be posted on this site […]
Read morePublic Consultation for Section 106 Money – Warton Rec
Public Consultation for Section 106 Money – Warton Rec As part of the ongoing development in Warton, Section 106 money has been received to be spent at Warton Recreation Ground. We would like your input on how the funds should be spent to improve the Recreation Ground. Please take a few moments to complete this short questionnaire. By clicking this […]
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