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I read with dismay that yet again there are plans to build on the Greenbelt north of Leamington Spa/Milverton. This plan has been muted many times over the last few years. My fear is that the council will keep pushing this option until they get what they want.

I strongly object to the proposed development in Warwick District Council's preferred option.

As many others will no doubt articulate better than me, this land is extremely important to many local people for their recreational activity and defines a break between the built up areas north of the town.

This objection is not based on a nimby point of view. The Milverton area has recently had a large development of housing, including town houses and flats on the old Potterton factory site. This development was completed (although not fully completed) over two years ago. I regularly walk past these properties on my way to work and notice that many are unsold and unoccupied. I would argue that it is not new development the town needs, it's affordable property.

The proposed development will just build more of the same and not help those looking to make a start on the property ladder.

The NPPF states that "Greenbelt should only be altered in exceptional circumstances" I do not believe there are any exceptional circumstances that would support the Council's preferred option.

I hope my views will be considered and this proposal will be withdrawn. This time for good.