Testun llawn:
Object to residential development on land between Cubbington and Lillington for the following reasons:
1.Drainage.
In 2007, 48 homes were flooded in the village due to inadequate drainage and nothing has been done to improve the situation since. To pour concrete over this site will negate the sponge effect and will increase surface water run-off in both volume and speed. The site is an important part of the catchment. Water runs from the fields at the farm gate/ footpath opposite Queen Street across the road now as a result of run-off. the overflow of the culverted stream on Windmill Hill also needs to be taken into account.
Adequate drainage, 3ft diameter pipes, will be neeeded to transport water directly into the River Leam downstream of the factory site. The same sized pipes should be installed in the roads in New Street, Penns Close, Knightly Close, Ladycroft, Price Road and Offchurch Road and connected to the Leam downstream of the factory. The pumping station wi;; also need to be upgraded. Bearing in mind its previous failure, perhaps 5 times its present capacity might be satisfactory.
2. Schools
Local schools have insufficient capacity to take the childen that will move into the area.
3. Traffic
Traffic is already a problem at school time. Cars are parked on the pavement for about 100 yards at 8.30am on Windmill Hill. There are frequent accidents on the crossroads; traffic light swill be needed and roads may need to be widened which will be difficult.
Traffic will be increased at Parklands Ave and Valley Road and at the access to the site on Offchurch Road.
4. Wildlife
Wildlife, including badgers,must be catered for in the plans
5. Footpaths
Consideration must be given to several footpaths crossing the site and possibility of using a private driveway.
6. Village Unity & Identity
This will be eroded by the impact of 3,000 new homes.
7. Consideration of other Sites
Should consider Coventry Airport or Peugeot sites.