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I object to the development of Glebe Farm, Cubbington for a number of reasons.

1: The developers have stated there are no flooding issues. However, I know that many in Cubbington have read concerns as they have already had problems with flooding. Parklands Avenue too still has flooding problems.

2: Increase in traffic is a major concern. Already we have congestion in early mornings and when people return from work later afternoon. This is apparent at the Cubbington Road/ Crown Way junction and the mini roundabout by Compton's Garage/ Windmill Hill. Some 130 acres of new homes is going to make this problem much worse particularly during the school run. Supermarkets and work are only to be found in Leamington so everyone on the new estate are going to be heading down Mason Avenue, Buckley Road and the Cubbington Road creating twice the congestion we already have.

3: Wildlife will suffer in particular badgers and bats (protected species) as both use the area being considered for development. Also skylarks rest on this sit and are already on a red list because of the dramatic decline in breeding sites over the past 50 years due to such developments. We will lose hundreds of yards of hedgerows and all associated fauna and flora.

4: The area is greenbelt which I know is not sacrosanct but it does enable residents in the surrounding area to enjoy the countryside using public rights of way. For an area that is already well populated and with a particularly high density where I live, that I think is important. Nor do I think that extending urban development is the solution to the 'harsh and prominent' edge between buildings and countryside. Most architecture and developments plant trees to soften that edge not add more buildings.

5: Finally, as an ex-Cubbingtonian it would be very sad to see a historic settlement lose its identity and become part of a greater Leamington.