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ID sylw: 107902

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Matthew White

I object strongly to Strategic Growth Location SG20.

SHLAA Land Parcels 2021 rejected the proposal to develop the fields around Bidford that form part of SG20 proposal on the grounds of environmental suitability; landscape impact, impact on settlement character (BD03) and landscape impact, settlement character and agricultural land quality (BD04). Due to the elevated and exposed approach of both parcels of land means that effective mitigation cannot be achieved.

There aren’t enough sustainable travel options to support further expansion in Bidford ie no train station, active bus service to the Graftons or regular service to Alcester.

Increased development in Bidford will put more pressure on the A46 between Alcester roundabout and Wildmoor roundabout – a single stretch of a major trunk road. The villages of Ardens Grafton and Temple Grafton will see increased traffic at peak periods when children are walking to Temple Grafton School as commuters use it as a cut through to get to A46. Speeding has been a big issue through these villages.

Proposals are looking at developing agricultural Grade 1 & 2 fields that are in active use. We need to preserve food security.

No train station in Bidford to support sustainable travel for an increase in population.