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Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Lesley Allemann

I am writing to inform you of my objection to the proposal to build a huge number of new homes in the fields between Bidford upon Avon and Ardens Grafton and Temple Grafton.

The landscape is an area of outstanding beauty and is incredibly important for the diversity of wildlife that is so needed in our community and indeed the whole region.
Ardens Grafton and Temple Grafton are arguably two of the most lovely places in South Warwickshire, and these proposed developments will seriously detract from their significance and heritage.

I cannot understand why these villages should be destroyed by a huge conglomeration of new builds with all the excess traffic that would also ensue. Grafton Lane in Ardens Grafton is not even gritted in winter yet it would be subjected to a huge increase in traffic flow. The villages are used as a quick way to get from the A46 to Bidford rather than using the bypass from Alcester to Bidford. The A46 at this point of the road is one lane only and is the site of many traffic accidents and fatalities. There is no plan to upgrade the road or indeed the junction and more cars will surely result in yet more accidents.

The villages have no sustainability features that would recommend more housing and the cost in pounds and in destroying the environment to provide the infrastructure required must be excessive. The houses should be built elsewhere in a more suitable location where there are facilities, jobs and public transport. There is no need to build homes in areas where people will have to travel far by car to get to work.