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ID sylw: 105911

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Jake Waters

While I acknowledge the demand for additional housing, this proposal lacks consideration for local infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and the existing character of the community.
Hockley Heath is a distinctive rural village with a strong community identity. Large scale developments of this nature threaten to erase its unique character, turning it into yet another overdeveloped suburban sprawl.
Healthcare facilities in the area are already stretched beyond capacity. GP surgeries, hospitals, and emergency services are under pressure, with lengthy waiting times and insufficient resources.
The local schools are already oversubscribed, and there are no clear plans for expanding educational facilities to accommodate the influx of families that this development would bring.
The local road network is already at capacity, particularly along the A34, which becomes severely congested during motorway diversions.
Hockley Heath currently suffers from limited public transport links
The destruction of Green Belt land goes against the principles of sustainable development and climate resilience.
Wildlife habitats will be irreparably damaged, leading to a loss of biodiversity.
The removal of natural drainage systems increases the risk of flooding, which already affects parts of Hockley Heath.
There appears to be no firm commitments ensuring that essential infrastructure improvements will be delivered before construction starts. Without a guaranteed plan to enhance transport, healthcare, and education, this development is not viable and will lead to long term negative consequences.
For the above reasons, I strongly urge the rejection of the South Warwickshire Local Plan SG24. The proposal is unsustainable, detrimental to local infrastructure, and will permanently damage the character of Hockley Heath. Development must be approached in a way that prioritises sustainable growth, preserves Green Belt land, and ensures infrastructure is in place before any construction begins.