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PO6- D. I am objecting to ACLloyd's proposal to build a large new block of student accomodation on the site of their previous office. The New Local Plan needs to address two closely related issues -(1) developments for university student bed- sit accomodation + (2)developments/conversions for High Intensity Multiple Occupation. Unchecked growth of such developments within single neighbourhoods, eg Brunswick Ward in this case, threatens the balance of a good community because it tends to create a demographic imbalance in which young adults predominate over other age categories. Also it creates an imbalance of tenure because conversion of houses + falts to bed-sits displaces other knidsw of tenure + especially family homes. Over-development for students bed-sits in South Leaminghton area is leading to an erosion of an established community. Some local streets are increasingly marked by the absence of families and children. Established residents find themselves isolated members of a relatively transient population of young adults with whom it is very difficult to establish effective community relations over matters such as noise, rubbish, parking, key-holding for alarms, parcel deliveries or incorrectly delivered mail. This pattern, which is already well established in some other British towns needs to be controlled with planning measures that will restrain the further growth of students HMOs in South Leamington.