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ID sylw: 107457

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Teresa Robson

I object to this application on the following basis which I would very much appreciate being taken into consideration- 1. There will be significant highway safety issues on the narrow country lanes leading to & from the proposed development which are already busy with increased local development outside Fenny Compton, Bishops Itchington, Lighthorne Heath & the large Jaguar Landrover development at Lighthorne Heath. The narrow lanes are used by large agricultural vehicles, horse riders & walkers.
2. There are NO rail transport links nearby for this new development. The train line nearby is for military use, not public transport 3. Junction 12, M40 is already at capacity with Jaguar Landrover traffic & increased local development 4. There are already significant traffic & parking issues in nearby Fenny Compton & Bishops Itchington villages where local amenities such as schooling, village store & GP are based.
5. The proposed development will greatly impact the design & appearance of the local area being highly visible from Avon Dassett Country Park, Northend & Knightcote & is not in keeping with traditional lowland Feldon settlements.
6. There are drainage issues to the north & south of Knightcote which will need consideration as to the impact on existing drainage in the village which can be cut off following heavy rainfall.
7. The current open agricultural land is important habitat for mammals & birds including the barn owl which has Schedule 1 protection under Wildlife & Countryside CT of 1981.
8. The open farm land also supports overwintering birds from Europe such as the short eared owl, lapwings, redwings, fieldfares & starlings.
9. Knightcote has already seen much loss of such habitat as a result of solar panel development to the North west of the village.