Developer reduces number of houses in plans for new homes in Radford Semele
A developer looking to build new homes in Radford Semele has reduced the number of houses planned for the site in its planning application.
Taylor Wimpey has submitted an outline planning application to Warwick District Council for new homes and ‘public open spaces’ to the south of Southam Road.
The developer said that following community consultation in the autumn of 2025, it is now looking to build up to 125 homes instead of the formerly proposed 140 homes.
Taylor Wimpey said the new homes would be “low carbon with air source heat pumps, solar panels and EV charging points” and that up to 40 per cent of the new homes would be ‘affordable’ – including homes for social rent and shared ownership.
Following the public consultation, Taylor Wimpey said it has also incorporated a new signal-controlled pedestrian crossing (puffin crossing) for Southam Road into the new proposals.
The developer said this is “in response to feedback from the community in relation to a current lack of safe pedestrian connectivity across the busy road”.
In the plans, there are also ‘public open spaces’, a community garden or orchard, a children’s play area.
If the planning application is approved, it is anticipated that Taylor Wimpey would make financial contributions to Warwick District Council to support local infrastructure, in addition to providing the new crossing.
Stephen Swinscoe, strategic land regional director at Taylor Wimpey, said: "We are pleased to have submitted our outline proposals for a high-quality development in Radford Semele.
"We are grateful for feedback from local people during our pre-application consultation and are pleased to have been able to incorporate a new signalised crossing of Southam Road to benefit the wider community.
“Our plans place a focus on sustainable living through the provision of low carbon homes alongside extensive green spaces for recreation and play, as well as biodiversity improvements to support nature.
“We look forward to continued engagement with the community in Radford Semele as the planning process moves forward.”
For more information go to: www.twsouthamroad.co.uk
To view the application go to Warwick District Council’s planning portal and search: W/25/1716