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As a residents of Westwood Heath we wish to register our opposition to proposals to build on greenbelt land known as Crackley Gap. We are very worried about the impact of such a huge development in the area with the significant additional traffic congestion and loss of vital local amenities. This area will be destroyed.

Infrastructure in this area is insufficient to accommodate additional traffic loads which would follow from further building. Traffic from Canley Business Park, Torrington Avenue, Westwood Business Park, University of Warwick, Powergen and Network Rail all contribute to congestion in the area eg Gibbet Hill and Stoneleigh Road leading to A46, and Kirby Corner and Sir Henry Parkes Road leading to A45. Cars are already parked in most of the local roads for the university and this road has become a major commuter route.

Not only is this beautiful area, the land is currently well used by local and city residents for recreational activities such as football, horse riding and allotments which are already over subscribed. The local Kenilworth Show is also held on this land. These are all very important at a time when people are being encouraged to become fitter and less obese, take more exercise and be self sufficient.

Several new housing estates containing hundreds of houses have been built in the area in the last 10 years many of which remain unsold. These have added to significantly to local congestion and further building will significantly increase the problem.

Loss of countryside is a significant loss of amenity for permanent residents and students who enjoy the beautiful countryside and open spaces for relaxation.