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Derbyniwyd: 28/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Jenny Op

I am writing to strongly object to the proposed C1 development south of Kingswood and the Hatton development, both of which represent an irresponsible and unsustainable expansion that will cause significant harm to our community, infrastructure, and environment.

1. Unacceptable Strain on Infrastructure and Public Services
The sheer scale of these developments—thousands of new homes—will place an unsustainable burden on local services, including healthcare, education, and emergency services. Local GP surgeries and hospitals are already struggling, and there is no clear plan to ensure essential services can cope with the influx of thousands of new residents. Schools in the area are at capacity, and expanding them is not a simple fix.

2. Traffic Chaos and Road Safety Risks
Warwickshire County Council has clear guidelines on ensuring safe and efficient transport, but these proposals completely ignore the reality of local road networks. The A4177, A4189, and surrounding rural roads are already congested and dangerous. Increased traffic will severely impact road safety, increase pollution, and lead to gridlock at peak times. The council has a duty to ensure developments do not compromise the safety and well-being of current residents—this development fails that test outright.

3. Environmental Destruction & Loss of Green Space
Both developments would result in the destruction of precious green spaces, displacing wildlife, increasing flood risks, and contributing to the overall loss of Warwickshire’s rural character. The council’s own policies emphasize the importance of preserving biodiversity and protecting local ecosystems, yet these proposals contradict those principles.

4. The Developments are Unnecessary & Unwanted
There is no justification for this level of expansion in these areas. Warwickshire has already seen rapid housing growth, much of which remains unsold or unaffordable to local people. This reckless overdevelopment serves developers’ interests, not the needs of the community.

I urge Warwickshire County Council to reject these damaging proposals and instead focus on sustainable development that prioritizes existing communities, infrastructure, and the environment. Approving these plans would be a gross failure of leadership and responsibility.

I completely agree that more houses are needed. Surely allowing smaller scale house builds dispersed between current established villages and settlements would be more responsible and sustainable for all of the above objections?