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Derbyniwyd: 03/03/2025

Ymatebydd: James Webber

I am writing to formally object to the proposed development of industrial, commercial, warehouse,
and distribution units adjacent to the A46 at Stanks Island (SG07). The excessive scale of this project
raises serious concerns regarding transparency, governance, and adherence to planning regulations.
Furthermore, the proposed development disregards crucial environmental and legal protections
designed to safeguard Green Belt land.
Grounds for Objection
Preservation of Green Belt Land
The Green Belt plays a vital role in preventing urban sprawl, maintaining biodiversity, and ensuring
that development remains concentrated in appropriate areas. National planning policies strictly limit
development on Green Belt land to “exceptional circumstances” as per the National Planning Policy
Framework (2023). This proposal does not meet that threshold, particularly when suitable nonGreen Belt sites, such as locations near the M40 in Warwick and existing industrial zones near
Coventry Airport, are available.
Any deviation from existing Local Plan or Neighbourhood Plan protections for SG07 must undergo a
formal review and extensive public consultation. The council should uphold policies that prohibit
Green Belt development rather than set a dangerous precedent for future encroachments.
Environmental Impact and Legal Violations
Approving this development would lead to irreversible damage to local ecosystems, contravening
multiple environmental laws, including:
• The Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981
• The Hedgerows Regulations 1997
• The Protection of Badgers Act 1992
• The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010
• The Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000
• The Natural Environment & Rural Communities Act 2006
Moreover, industrial activity will increase carbon emissions, contradicting national efforts to combat
climate change under:
• The Climate Change Act 2008
• The Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme
• The Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)
• The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016
• The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS)
This development also threatens flood mitigation efforts by eliminating natural drainage systems, in
direct violation of:
• The Flood and Water Management Act 2010
• The Land Drainage Act 1991
• The Water Resources Act 1991
• The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016
Under the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017, a full
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) should be conducted. Given previous drainage failures in
developments such as Union View, this issue requires full transparency and scrutiny.
Traffic, Pollution, and Road Safety Concerns
The influx of HGVs and commercial traffic will:
• Deteriorate local air quality and increase noise pollution.
• Overburden rural roads not designed for high-capacity industrial traffic.
• Heighten risks for pedestrians and cyclists.
Loss of Green Space and Community Well-being
Public footpaths, bridleways, and open spaces are essential for local residents’ quality of life.
Approving this project would permanently destroy these recreational areas, contradicting the
council’s responsibility to protect Warwickshire’s rural character.
Conclusion
Allowing this proposal would set an irreversible precedent, damaging the environment, undermining
planning integrity, and diminishing residents’ quality of life. I urge the council to reject this
application in favour of sustainable, lawful alternatives