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ID sylw: 106534

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Beverley Silverwood Beausale

Please find below my objections to the proposed local plan development of Hatton / Birmingham Road
Infrastructure- the proposed sites and consequential increase in traffic in an area surrounded by narrow country lanes which are often only passable by one car , poor road surface conditions, flooding and soft verges make these lanes totally unsuitable for any increase in traffic that would create “rat runs “ to avoid the inevitable build up of traffic and increased congestion on the Birmingham Road and approaches into Warwick.
With the recent approval of the solar farm Five Ways / Honiley road there is a risk of losing further open countryside and creating urbanisation in green belt / rural areas

Environmental-this rural area currently provides a haven for wildlife . For example Kites which have returned to Kites Nest Lane , deer, birdlife in the hedgerows which would be put at risk by the proposed developments.
Also the loss of ancient agricultural farmland which threatens local food production and would destroy the historic landscape synonymous with this area The conservation area of Hatton Locks would be become subservient and dominated by the proposed commercial and residential developments along the Birmingham road

Loss of leisure/ mental health/ wellbeing for local community/ residents This area is popular for local residents as a place for walking, cycling ( eg designated cycle route along Brownlea Green Road to Rouncil Lane ) , horse riding. With an increase in population, traffic, buildings, this threatens and diminishes this natural leisure environment which people from the surrounding areas and visitors have the freedom to benefit from .