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I am writing to express my dismay and strong objection to your proposals to build on the greenbelt in North Leamington - Old Milverton and Blackdown. This land provides a haven for wildlife, walkers, children and also a clear distinction between Leamington and its surrounding villages. As I understand it from the proposals Warwick District Council has not demonstrated the 'exceptional circumstances' necessary to build on Green Belt under NPPF. There is land which is not greenbelt available in Leamington near the existing Warwick Gates development. This also has the advanatge of having better transport provision, better amenities and doesn't destroy forever a loved and much needed part of the British countryside. I see from the proposals that as well as building 1800 new houses, a new relief road would also be required as the lanes in this area wouldnt cope with the additional traffic, this relief road would use up more countryside and destroy the village communities.

I urge you to rethink the plans and take into account our local opinions, after all that is what legislation like the NPPF is for!!