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Derbyniwyd: 04/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Valerie Burrows

I write to object to the Land at Hatton B1 being included as a preferred site for a new settlement.
The Government has now realised that there is an increasing food security problem and the loss of around 400 hectares (900 acres) of prime agricultural land would be disastrous.
This land is designated as Green Belt and provides a hugely important buffer around Warwick and Leamington.
Such a development would be highly damaging to the Environment and to its Biodiversity. Barn Owls, Roe Deer, Badgers, Slow Worms and other wildlife are known to be present in this area. To knowingly disturb these would be completely contrary to the environmental and biodiversity aims of the District Council and the Government.
As the Canal Conservation Area runs through the middle of this land, a development such as proposed would completely destroy much of the reason for the conservation area.
This rural area is widely used for recreational purposes with visitors to the canal and locks using the many footpaths for exercise, wellbeing and mental health. The development would therefore be contrary to the District Councils aims of a better place to live.