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I would like to register my objections to the above proposed housing development on the following grounds:

1. Green Belt land is not supposed to be developed unless there are exceptional reasons for it, mainly no other land in the area suitable for development. This is not the case in Leamington where there are large areas south of the town centre more suitable for development which already have the necessary infrastructure and are nearer to the M40 and employment opportunities on existing business parks.

2. The fact that the District Council has not supported developments in these areas south of the town centre is apparently based on the idea that developers will make less profit in these areas. The costs of building north of the town centre and the fact that house prices in this area are already high will mean that any houses built in this area will not be 'affordable' and once again we will be swamped by 'executive homes' and 'luxury apartments' which already abound in the area and are not required. I believe that national government require 'affordable' homes to be built. This will not happen here as there would be no opportunities for developers to make a profit.

3. Making the A452 into a dual carriageway is going to do nothing to alleviate road congestion in the area as most traffic build ups occur going into the town and this will still happen at the end of the dual carriageway.

4. This area is valuable agricultural land which at present supports a variety of wildlife and provides a much needed breathing space between the urban areas of Leamington and Kenilworth.

I hope that the District Council will take note of these objections when deciding on the way forward for local planning.