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ID sylw: 105973

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Francesca Chase

Conservation Area: The development would intrude (or be very very close) on the conservation area in Ladbroke, potentially damaging its historical and environmental value.
Traffic and Road Access: Even with investment, the increased number of homes would lead to long-term overuse of existing country roads and worsening traffic.
Poor Transport Links: Access to nearby key towns is limited, and the development would require improved transport links to meet the increased demand.
Strain on M40 Motorway: The development would increase pressure on M40 motorway junctions, already stressed by the HS2 project, further exacerbating congestion and travel delays.
Rail Network Impact: A new station could be required in between Leamington and Banbury to accommodate the development, which would strain the already busy network.
Impact on Old Houses: Many local homes have weak foundations, which could be further compromised by construction and additional traffic.
Flooding: The development could exacerbate flooding, particularly around Depper Bridge, where flooding is already an issue.
Education Capacity: The local education system, GPs and other local amenities are already stretched, and the addition of 4,800 homes would place further strain on an already inadequate capacity as I understand this wouldn’t meet the minimum requirement of 10,000 homes.
Agricultural Land Loss: A large portion of high quality agricultural land would be lost, negatively impacting local farming - a large part of our community.
Negative Impact on Ecosystem: The construction of 4,800 homes would disrupt the local ecological system, including wildlife habitats, flora, and fauna which is strong in our area. Increased urbanisation and pollution could result in long-term environmental degradation.

In conclusion, the proposed development would place significant strain on local infrastructure, the environment, and the community, making it an unsuitable choice for this area. The cost of providing all of this in this F2 area to me, doesn’t make any financial sense and would have a very detrimental impact on such an historic area.