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It is vital that we keep the proposed area of development as green belt in order to maintain the separation of district communities of Lillington and Cubbington village.

The development of the proposed site will increase traffic to a level in excess of what the existing infrastructure can cope with (existing estate roads were built for 50s-60s and 70s traffic levels) and will therefore add considerably to stress levels of road users and pedestrians in the area, making driving and walking more dangerous especially to older and disabled residents plus children.

The area of Lillington and Cubbington will already be subject to increased traffic flow due to the new Tesco store on the old Walnut Tree Pub site.

Heavy traffic congestion is already very evident at the Parklands Avenue/ Telford Avenue / Cubbington Road junction especially at school times and would be made even worse with any increase in school children to the schools in the area. Crown Way / Lime Avenue junction is also heavily congested at present as is the top of Windmill Hill mini roundabout junction without adding increased vehicles to the area.

The question must arise as to whether the existing schools in the area could cope with a further influx of school children should the proposed development go ahead.

Whilst there are other non-designated green belt sites suitable for development, the proposed development at Glebe Farm should not even be considered.

Parts of Cubbington are already subject to flooding and therefore any action which could increase the likelihood of making the situation worse should be avoided.

Development of Glebe Farm for housing will increase considerably the traffic as road users make their way to town as all major food retailers and employment opportunities are located south of the river and are accessed by only four river crossings.

The present greenbelt is very important as it safeguards the countryside from encroachment by preventing the unrestricted sprawl of the large built up area of Leamington Spa. It is valued by many people in the area and is essential to keep the present balance between town development and open countryside.