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ID sylw: 106757

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Linda Cousins

My concerns are as follows:-
Impact on Green Belt Land
Site C1 is located on designated Green Belt land. Exceptional circumstances must be demonstrated to justify the release of GB land. I would like to know what the exceptional circumstances are in this case, and how you have come to the decision that it is acceptable to overturn a historical decision to make this GB land. I have grave concerns about the detrimental impact on the local environment and biodiversity if this land is built on.

Disastrous for the Infrastructure
The addition of 6000 homes would impact hugely on the existing infrastructure. The roads could not cope with the great increase in traffic that would result from this development. On every access road into the village there is a bridge, and there are 3 canal bridges in particular that are totally unsuited to a large volume of traffic. The road from Lapworth through Rowington, to reach the A46, M40 and Warwick and Leamington Spa is very winding and narrow in places. The increased demand on Schools and healthcare facilities would be way beyond what they could cope with in their present forms.

Environmental
There would be a threat to wildlife habitats, and pollution would increase significantly from the extra traffic generated. The environmental assessment provided does not adequately address these concerns nor propose sufficient mitigation measures.

Community Impact
The large scale of the proposed development is not in keeping with the character of the existing community. It risks destroying the rural nature of the area, which is valued by residents and by the many visitors who come to enjoy the canals, footpaths, and two National Trust properties.

Questionable deliverability
According to the SWLP's own assessment, the deliverability of the site is questionable. This raises concerns about the feasibility and long-term sustainability of the proposed development.

I therefore urge the Planning Committee to reconsider the inclusion of the site C1 in the SWLP, and explore alternative sites that do not destroy the Green Belt and are more aligned with sustainable development principles.