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ID sylw: 102037

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Brian Slack

OBJECTION:
Subject: Objection to Proposed Housing Development at Land and buildings at the Coach House (ID 68)

I am writing to formally object to the proposed housing developments on the Land and buildings at the Coach House (ID 68). While I understand the need for housing, I have significant concerns regarding the impact this development would have, particularly with respect to its location within the Green Belt and the capacity of the local road network and infrastructure, which are already under considerable strain.
Single-Track Roads and Safety Concerns:
Several sections of the roads in Hampton-on-the-Hill are single-lane, particularly in areas where vehicles are parked along one side. This limitation causes frequent congestion, delays, and an increased risk of accidents. With the additional traffic generated by the new housing, these issues will only worsen, leading to further congestion, heightened road rage incidents (which already occur), and an overall decline in road safety.

Increased Traffic and Safety Risks:
Many local roads are already used as a shortcut by drivers attempting to avoid congestion on the A46 or access Warwick Parkway. The addition of new homes will significantly increase through-traffic, exacerbating congestion and creating further safety risks for both residents and road users.

Inadequate Road Capacity:
The local road network, consisting predominantly of narrow, winding county lanes, was originally designed to serve a much smaller population. These roads are already operating beyond their capacity and are not suited to handle the additional volume of traffic that would result from the proposed development. Widening or expanding these roads is not a feasible option due to their rural nature and the likely environmental impact of such modifications.
Many local roads are already used as a shortcut/ rat run by drivers attempting to avoid congestion on the A46 (Particularly area around Stank’s Island, which can then lead to traffic backing up on the A46 down to Longbridge Island, making the situation even worse) or access Warwick Parkway or the Birmingham Road at the Shell garage. The addition of new homes will significantly increase through-traffic, exacerbating congestion and creating further safety risks for both residents and road users
Conclusion: The local road infrastructure in Hampton-on-the-Hill and Hampton Magna is not equipped to handle the scale of development proposed. This, combined with the Green Belt location of the site, makes the development unsuitable for this area. I strongly urge the planning department to consider these issues in detail before proceeding with the application.