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ID sylw: 107722

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Alex Carbutt Todd

X2 cannot be considered a new settlement. It will inevitably merge with Whitnash and Leamington Spa, causing additional drain on already over-stretched amenity and infrastructure, which will result in its not being self-sufficient. It is impossible to believe that new inhabitants will not leave X2 to fulfil their day-to-day needs in Leamington Spa. Proximity to a current settlement is noted in the “New Settlement Assessment as at Preferred Options” document as <2km, whereas in reality it abuts Whitnash.
The SWLP PO Growth Strategy New Settlement Paper rates X2 as ‘Green’ with regard to surface flooding. This may appear to be the case from a desktop study but living in the area it is clear that that site 612 is highly susceptible to surface water flooding due to its clay soil.
Almost all land within the X2 and SG11 areas is currently productive farmland with nutrient-rich clay soil.
The site is bounded by the Fosse Way to the east and railway line to the north. The M40 lies to the south/south-west of the proposed settlement which will act as a constraint to future expansion, not to mention increased proximity to the motorway will result in very poor-quality housing due to emissions and noise pollution. Further expansion to the west would link the settlement with Bishops Tachbrook and existing new development south of Harbury Lane. Expansion to the north-west will merge the settlement with Whitnash and Heathcote. Expansion to accommodate the 6,000 unit minimum would therefore require additional land assembly, would run into physical barriers, or involve more blending with existing settlements.
would like it to be noted that our land has been promoted for adoption without our consent by Terrano Land & Development, and therefore we are not represented by Terrano, nor can we be treated as a single party along with the other parcels under their promotion, further reducing the cohesion of 612, SG11, and X2.