Taylor Wimpey is preparing outline plans for a new neighbourhood on the northern edge of Southam, on land west of Coventry Road.

The emerging vision for the new neighbourhood includes:

• Up to 275 high quality homes in a range of sizes and styles
• Up to 35% will be affordable homes including shared ownership homes for first time buyers
• Scope to provide accessible homes for local people looking to downsize
• The majority of the site to be retained as extensive landscaped open space including biodiversity areas
• A range of outdoor recreational facilities including children’s play areas and the potential for a new playing field
• A network of walking and cycling paths within new public open space, as well as the potential for improved active travel connections with the town centre
• Investment to support local infrastructure, such as healthcare and education

Site location plan - click to enlarge

Community consultation

We want to ensure that the emerging proposals for Coventry Road align as much as possible with the priorities and aspirations of the local community in Southam.

This website provides an opportunity for local residents to view and help shape the proposed  development and to provide feedback on local priorities and aspirations for new homes, open spaces and community investment.

Consultation drop-in exhibition

As well as this online consultation, we will also be presenting the information from this website at a consultation drop-in exhibition. This will provide an opportunity for members of the community, including those who have limited access to the internet, to view the proposals, speak to members of the project team and provide feedback.

The details of the consultation exhibition are as follows:

Date: Wednesday 16th July 2025
Venue: The Oak Room, The Graham Adams Centre, St James Road, Southam CV47 0LY
Time: 1pm – 6pm

What is an outline planning application?

An outline planning application establishes the broad principles of development, such as access arrangements, illustrative concept layout, number of homes and general extent of development.

If outline planning consent is granted, a detailed planning application called a reserved matters planning application would be prepared. This would include more detail such as architecture, materials, detailed layout and landscaping, and would be subject to further consultation with the local community before being submitted for determination. Both outline and Reserved Matters planning applications are subject to statutory consultation carried out by the Local Planning Authority (Stratford-on-Avon District Council).