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ID sylw: 106265

Derbyniwyd: 02/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Caroline Wilkie

I am writing to the Warwick District Council to highlight my objections to the inclusion of these developments in the SWLP and request that they be removed for the following reasons.
1. Green Belt Destruction: The development would eliminate productive farmland that contributes to food security and environmental sustainability.
2. Destruction of Canal Amenity: the proposed area is adjacent to the conservation area of the Grand Union canal.
3. Insufficient Infrastructure: The proposed 8,000-10,000 houses (comparable to Kenilworth's size) would require significant new infrastructure including hospital expansion, schools, medical facilities, and recreational amenities that aren't adequately planned.
4. Traffic Congestion: Despite proximity to a rail station being cited as justification, how realistic is it to expect people to walk or cycle 2.6-3 miles (particularly the area around Hatton Park) to Hatton Station? The development would realistically add 8,000-10,000 vehicles to already congested roads, particularly the A4177. The proposed commercial development (SG07) would worsen this situation.
5. Inadequate Public Services: Current utilities (drainage, waste, water, electricity) would be overwhelmed without significant advance investment.
6. Environmental Impact: The development would destroy habitat for local wildlife and birds. I am particularly concerned about extra traffic accessing houses via Brownley Green Lane, an ancient highway, previously deemed unsuitable for increased traffic when the Inspector was looking at the previous Local Plan.
7. Community Disruption: The development would transform our well-established small rural communities into urban sprawl, causing some current residents to consider leaving the area and breaking up the community.
In summary, I consider these developments to be inappropriate for this green belt area and that they should not be included in the SWLP.