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ID sylw: 106078

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Lawrence Messling

Site Ref ID-569
I am strongly opposed to the development of this site and ask that it be removed from consideration within the local plan.
There are numerous reasons why it is manifestly unsuitable for further development.
Development would constitute a very significant incursion into greenbelt land which has intrinsic environmental value and provides important environmental amenity to the neighbouring populations.
It is part of an area which is extensively used by walkers and cyclists who travel from the surrounding areas to do so.
In so far as the HELAS assessment does not recognise its beauty or value or minimises this, it is quite wrong in doing so.
The site is and would be affected by severe limitations in relation to vehicle access (exacerbated by the presence of HS2). Development would encourage an over reliance on cars and an inevitable increase in motorised traffic volumes. This would be inconsistent with proper environmental policy and would significantly reduce the enjoyment and safety of the many cyclists who enjoy the beauty and the relative tranquility of the area.
The river Leam and its tributary is an important feature of the site. There is regular flooding within the site affecting significant areas which the HELAS assessment underestimates the scale and impact of and which makes the site unsuitable for development.
The land is part of an important green corridor stretching of Leamington Spa along the Leam valley. It should be valued and nurtured as an important part of this and if possible steps should be taken to remedy any lack of continuity in the corridor rather than destroy or undermine it. It represents a considerable environmental amenity for local people. If there is further development or change it should be to support richer and more diverse wildlife. It should not be built over and so lost to future generations.