08/09/2026
MVRA Annual Meeting 7 September 2026 - Update
Cllr Stuart Keighley gave an update on the progress with the South Warwickshire Local Plan. Concerns relevant to Meon Vale were highlighted. The closing date is midnight on 8 September.
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There was a discussion on why the housing numbers had been increased so much with many comments from the audience. Doubt was expressed about the need for and whether the area could cope with over 10,000 extra homes proposed and the implications for highways and community infrastructure.
Simon Evans and Becky Eaton from Crest Nicholson gave an insight in how house builders respond to changing market conditions and commented on their average build rates for various sites. These are considerably lower than those projected for the Local Plan.
Miller Homes were unable to attend the meeting. They sent the following statement of progress:
• Good progress has been made on completing the final works within the wetland meadow. The landscaping works within this area are now substantially complete, insofar as they can be at this stage, including the installation of the culvert grates and the removal of the peripheral fencing. However, some final elements will need to be undertaken following the end of the bird nesting season in September and once the planting season commences in November; this will include further remedial works to the area adjacent to Heron Drive.
• We have instructed Tyler Grange to attend site to assess whether the management of the flood meadow and the lake within Phase 4D (Poplar Drive) is in accordance with the approved Ecological Management Plan and recommend any additional remedial action (where required). The audit and any remedial works will be undertaken ahead of us transferring the areas to the appointed Managing Agent.
• Having checked the position regarding ‘no fishing’ / ‘no swimming’ signage and safety features around the lake within Phase 4D (Poplar Drive), we believe provision is sufficient but would welcome further feedback on this point.
• As per our previous update, we are continuing to work towards all roads being placed on maintenance in Summer 2027, following completion of ongoing works within Phases 4B and 4D (Cotswold Vale and Larch Road).
• Tree management works have been completed within the woodland to the rear of Tudor Grange Primary Academy. The transfer of this area to a management entity is on hold pending the determination of 26/00163/FUL and 26/00164/FUL as there remains potential for part – but not the whole – of the woodland to be transferred to Tudor Grange Academy Trust for use by the school.
• As reported in an earlier update, a quote has been obtained to undertake the further landscaping works alongside the green screen plot boundaries in Phase 4D adjacent to the greenway. These works will be carried out during the next planting season.
• We are awaiting determination of a Section 96a application which will enable us to make the pedestrian/cycle connection to the greenway to the front of plots 83-87 within the Phase 4D (as approved under 24/03282/FUL). There is a further link to be provided between Phase 4D and the greenway, as approved under 20/03723/REM. The intention is for each of these connections to be delivered during the ongoing construction of the additional plots on Phase 4D.
• The installation of the equipment within the NEAP/LEAP alongside the greenway has been completed and the equipment has been certified. The landscaping within this area is yet to take, but this has not been helped by the remarkably dry weather we have experienced over the past few months. The play area has been opened, albeit the fencing remains in situ on the woodland side while tree maintenance works instructed by Preim are underway. We are hoping to transfer this area to the Managing Agent shortly.
• The maintenance of the areas of the Larch Road / Juniper Road cul de sac area off Station Road, the site team has confirmed that this matter has been actioned, with a landscape contractor (HFN) having attended the site in recent months to undertake maintenance works. However, further works have been limited during the recent period of exceptionally dry weather.
Fifth Anniversary Celebration
The meeting highlighted the achievements of the Meon Vale Residents Association over the past year in representing our new community, improving the environment and organising events. The charitable work of the Pavilion supporting families through the Foodshare and events was highlighted. Progress with the improvements to the Village Hall and Leisure Centre was also discussed.
