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I wish to state that I believe WDC should pursue a "minimum development" strategy.

The local area is subject to stress caused by excessive development placing undue burdens on the road network and reducing the quality of life.

There is no need to encourage employment or new housing, both create a vicious spiral which leads to over development and diminishes the quality of the existing environment.

Other areas may wish to encourage development (such as Birmingham and Coventry) but WDC should not join that process.

A "minimum development" strategy will:

1. Preserve the green belt and other open areas.

2. Avoid the need to create more housing and office parks.

3. Eliminate the need to extract more gravel.

4. Allow the local administration to be reduced in scale and cost.

5. Avoid the need to create a larger road system.

6. Reduce the pressure on local hospitals, care homes, fire service and schools.