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I would like to express my protest at the new proposals to allow development in the green belt area of Blackdown, Kenilworth and Old Milverton as these plans

* Reduce the" Green Lung" between Leamington and Kenilworth to less than 1 1/2 miles.

* Reduce everyone's ability to walk, ride, cycle and enjoy this important green space.

* Have a detrimental effect of the picturesque northern gateways to Leamington and Kenilworth, turning them in to another Europa Way and contributing to these Towns losing their identity.

* Result in a "Northern Relief Road" which has no purpose other than to take new home owners quickly on to the A46 and to jobs and shopping opportunities away from our Towns.

* Be another blow to independent retailers in Leamington, Kenilworth and Warwick who make the area attractive places to live. Further "Out of Town" shopping will take trade away from the Towns.

* Not help traffic flows. At peak times the delays on the A452 result from commuters wanting access to the Town centres. Making it a dual carriage way will not help.

* Not comply with the Government's National Planning Policy Framework for development in the Green Belt.

* Violate an important nature corridor along the River Avon.

* Involve construction on the flood plain at Leek Wootton.

* Result in the loss of a significant amount of high quality agricultural land.

* Ignore the views of residents. In response to a previous consultation nearly 60% of respondents opposed development in the Green Belt

I hope you take into account all the above issues and look at your policy again.