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I wish to raise a number of points about the recently published proposals in the new local plan.

There are a number of local villages mentioned in which you propose to allow development of new houses, but I do not think you have enough villages on your list. I note that Ashow, Bagington, Bubbenhall, Hill Wootton, Offchurch, Stoneleigh or Stareton are not mentioned and even my own village of Old Milverton is not on the list.

There are local areas for future employment growth like Stoneleigh Park, University of Warwick and Coventry Airport all close by so surely it makes sense to distribute new housing around the district rather than concentrate it all in a couple of areas. This would even stimulate local community life and steer away from the trend of dormitory villages for wealthier individuals.
Any increase in road traffic would be spread far more evenly, rather than concentrated at one or two pressure points.
I have spoken to a few people in my own village who would welcome some new houses as the increase in population would lead to a more vibrant community life.

On a different matter I wish to raise my concern about the proposed Northern Relief Road.

Are you aware that the proposed route will cross the River Avon flood plain at a particularly wide point ?
This area has been known to flood at least three times a year and the wildlife corridor which has been established along the Southern side of the River Avon where the proposed route will cross will be decimated.