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I would like to voice my opposition to your plan to develop on the North Leamington green belt.

Having reviewed the available information I am concerned that the gradual erosion of the green belt to the north of Leamington will detrimentally affect the overall quality of life for all residents in the local area. I have greatly valued the opportunity to run in and around Old Milverton and I am concerned that once this space has gone, it has gone for good. I feel that access to similar countryside in the local area would not be immediately available and would require the use of a car. This is not environmentally friendly and would limit access to the wider Leamington population.

I think it is unfortunate that the opportunity has not been taken to develop the area around the south of Leamington. The amenities in the Warwick Gates area are particularly over stretched and I feel there is an opportunity that is being missed to improve the schools and amenity access in this area for existing residents. This area has already been developed for industrial and residential purposes and improvement of the motorway access is already critical. Development of this area would not only improve existing businesses and create greater job opportunities and wealth creation it would also serve to improve the living standards of the Warwick Gates occupants who have been under supported with local amenities since the completion of the estate.

I would encourage a review of the the planning proposals with a view to improving existing residents and businesses without the exploitation of our dwindling green spaces.