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Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Napton Parish Council

We do not agree with this cluster being included in the plan as set out. Whilst broadly supporting the objectives, Southam has been the subject of disproportionate and unsustainable growth over the last 5 to 10 years and is a community without any rail access. As stated by us elsewhere in our response, growth that is overwhelmingly car and road dependent should be avoided and Southam is such a case in point. Further, there is no adequate arterial road network. Schools and healthcare have been considerably challenged here. It would be most useful if a network of cycle ways to connect villages within 4 miles such as Ufton, Long and Bishop’s Itchington, Deppers Bridge, Napton and Ladbroke could be developed. The inclusion of Wood Street carpark as a potential development site is quite unacceptable and would adversely affect the vibrancy of the town.