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ID sylw: 108713

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Kenilworth Town Council

1) Impact on the greenbelt.
We do not believe that there are any exceptional circumstances to justify removalof green belt in accordance with NPPF as more suitable sites, not in the greenbelt, exist.

2) Sustainability Report
SG04 is the area with the 2nd lowest housing capacity yield of all spatial growth areasand wouldn’t be likely to provide the desired housing mix. It would also involve the loss of productive farmland.
3) Cultural heritage and landscape character
SG04 should be rated red in the SA in respect of Cultural Heritage, because of the significant impact on the setting of Kenilworth Castle, as explained above.
4) Spatial design (20 Minute neighbourhood)
As set out this new development would not constitute a 20-minute neighbourhood, there is no GP, bus/train or secondary school within the required radius and existing
schools are already oversubscribed.
Kenilworth is not a big employment centre. With the development of employment land at Thickthorn stalling this is unlikely to change. It makes the potential for people to work locally unlikely, leading to further traffic challenges.
5) Infrastructure
There are already concerns about how over-capacity local amenities are. This includes GPs, Dentists and the local Hospital. Rouncil Lane also experiences significant foul drainage issues, potentially due to the impact of local industry.
6) Road infrastructure & traffic
Rouncil Lane is a country lane with poor road surface which already experiences significant traffic volumes including heavy good vehicles including livestock transport to and from the abbatoir. Rounds Hill is a quiet residential street. An increase in traffic already predicted with the development of the Rouncil Lane Sixth Form site. The road infrastructure is unsuited to significant further development.
7) Wellbeing
This area of Kenilworth is popular as a leisure destination for walkers and cyclists. As such it is an important asset for the town in promoting physical and mental wellbeing.
Rouncil Lane and Rounds Hill are part of NCN52 and we are concerned that the inevitable increase of traffic from new housing would have a detrimental impact to
safety and participation. The footpaths across SG04 are well used by walkers, runnersand Scout groups.
8) Biodiversity
Developing this area would inevitably mean a significant loss of valuable biodiversity assets including ancient trees, hedgerows and the impact on wildlife including many
important bird and animal species, as listed by local residents in their Issues & Options consultation response.