About
Warwick District Council and Stratford-on-Avon District Council are proposing to include the area of open fields (see SG04 below) as a site for 750 new houses as part of the new South Warwickshire Local Plan. Kenilworth sits within Warwick District. The area lies behind Rouncil Lane & Sovereign Close on one side, and Rounds Hill and Rouncil Lane on the other, and is an important area of Green Belt at the edge of our town.
We believe these fields should be protected from development:
- For our heritage: to protect important views and the wider setting of Kenilworth Castle, as the area is part of the historic Forest of Arden landscape and former deer park; new houses would be visible from the Castle & gardens.
- For wildlife: to protect ancient woodland and hedgerows, full of important rare birds and species.
- To avoid an unsustainable development: there is no adequate road and transport infrastructure here, insufficient GP or school capacity, and longstanding problems with sewage; putting 750 new houses here would put unmanageable pressure on already strained local infrastructure.
- To maintain the Green Belt as an important buffer between Kenilworth and other towns and villages.
- To protect the area for future generations: it is greatly valued by our whole community. Let's keep these precious fields open for our future.
This site is a simple place to find out more and add your voice by signing our petition below.
The Proposed Site
The map below shows site SG04, one of the sites put forward at the preferred options stage of the local plan. The land lies to the south of Kenilworth, either side of Rouncil Lane.
The Campaign
We are a local group of residents working to protect these fields through the local plan process. Over time we will add more background here on how the plan works, key dates, and what you can do to help.
For now, the most important thing you can do is sign the petition and encourage others in Kenilworth to do the same.
Get in touch
Have a question or want to help? Email us at residents.eastofrouncillane@btinternet.com or follow the campaign on social media.
Sign the Petition
Add your name to show Warwick District Council and Stratford-on-Avon District Council that Kenilworth residents want these Green Belt fields protected.
The councils are due to next consider the plan in mid July, so please sign by Friday 10 July 2026 to make sure your voice counts.
Sign the Petition
Made by our community
Local children made this banner to fly the flag for the campaign at the recent Two Castles 10k run. These are the fields, and the future, we are working to protect.
