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I am writing to express my concern at the proposed development of the greenbelt in Old Milverton and Blackdown.

This area is of fundamental importance to maintaining the character and wellbeing of our beautiful town. It prevents urban sprawl between Leamington and Kenilworth and provides a much used leisure facility for runners, walkers and cyclists. The greenbelt in this area fulfils the 5 purposes of greenbelt as set out in the NPPF and therefore should be protected at all costs.

This is particularly so when there is land already identified in the previous 2009 Core Strategy as suitable for development south of the town, and which has the infrastructure already in place.

There has to be 'exceptional circumstances' to allow development on greenbelt land, and this is clearly not the case here.

I am reminded of the analogy of wildlife which has become extinct. Extinct means gone for ever, never to be seen again. This is exactly what would happen if we allow building on this essential and beautiful piece of land. Future generations would only have concrete and roads to look at, rather than the ability to enjoy green, open spaces which are the lungs of our area.

Please do not be persuaded by the developers wish to make financial gain, at the expense of the whole community. You have the power to make the correct choice