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I OBJECT to development of land at Hurst Farm South, Burton Green,
for the following reasons:


1 the land is in entirely in the Green Belt. Large-scale and speculative development of this nature amounts to ' inappropriate development' as defined in our Local Plan and therefore cannot be considered legitimate. [ see Rural Area Policies and Designated Area Policies].

2 the land forms part of a very significant stretch of open country between Kenilworth and Coventry. I believe we must prevent at all costs any Coalescence between Kenilworth and Coventry, or even the beginning of coalescence.
The Core Strategy's Preferred Growth Strategy states that a key aim must be ' to protect the most important areas of Green Belt that separates the town [of Kenilworth] from the urban area of Coventry to the north'.

3 the proposed development would have a destructive and swamping effect on the village of Burton Green. It would lose it's distinct character and the valued perception that it forms a separate community.
Indeed, the Core Strategy should aim to preserve and enhance the separate identity of the different towns and villages in the District.

4 the site includes two historic Ancient Woodlands, which would be threatened by such development. If building did not actually take place within the woods, they would nevertheless suffer greatly from disturbance and pollution and lose their value as habitat for wildlife.

5 development here would not give a satisfactory solution to the problems facing the District in terms of meeting Housing Needs. The occupants of new housing wish to be close to urban facilities and employment opportunities, ie the Warwick / Leamington nexus.

6 the site does not meet any of the Sustainability criteria.