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ID sylw: 105869

Derbyniwyd: 02/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Janine Dickinson

I strongly object to the proposed housing development on Site Ref 623 (Lowes Lane/Walton Road) due to the following concerns:
Flood risk: The site is in FloodZone3 and regularly waterlogged. Further development will exacerbate the flooding in the area.
Inadequate Access & Safety Risks – The site is only accessible via narrow paths leading to Walton Road and Lowes Lane, both unsuitable for increased traffic. Lowes Lane also serves as a public footpath (SD121a), and additional vehicle movements would create safety hazards for pedestrians.
Traffic Congestion – The development could add 200+ vehicle movements daily, worsening congestion on already strained roads like Lowes Lane and Chapel Street, which lack sufficient pedestrian infrastructure.
Heritage & Environmental Impact – The land is historically significant, featuring medieval ridge-and-furrow agriculture and bordering the Wellesbourne Conservation Area. The development would irreversibly damage the area’s rural character.
Strain on Local Services – Wellesbourne’s infrastructure—schools, healthcare, and public transport—is already overstretched. Additional housing will put further pressure on these essential services.
Unexpected Inclusion in Consultation – This site was not originally allocated for development in the Neighbourhood Plan, raising concerns about transparency and planning consistency.