Testun llawn:
We are both residents of South town who have lived in Leamington for over 30 years, both in north Leamington and currently South of the town.
We were and are always aware of the particular character and personality of the town, it's buildings, it's green spaces, avenues of trees and access to the surrounding countryside.
Leamington is a particularly beautiful town which has preserved much of it's individuality and historic integrity and attracts a lot of people.
The northern approach from Kenilworth has retained an elegance which continues into the town while both Stoneleigh and Old Milverton have a country approach which is in keeping with the rural locations.
Old Milverton is accessible from Northumberland Road via the footpath and People use it constantly as a leisurely, countryside, route from Leamington to Old Milverton and beyond to Guys Cliffe in northern Warwick. It is an facility which is an obvious and well enjoyed asset to the area.
Our concerns are that the proposed plans for development as outlined will have the effect of changing the integrity of the northern approaches to Leamington and create a suburban aspect with the visual impact and uniqueness of the the Leamington approach being destroyed. Similarly the eroding of farming land between north Leamington and Old Milverton would have a negative effect of Old Milverton's particular historic character as any significant increase in building habitation in the north of town will require an extensive expansion of the existing network of roads in order to accommodate the increase in traffic thereby damaging the qualities that keep North Leamington roads so special.
We think that South Leamington could benefit from a sensitive and well considered accommodation of housing, without the effect of engulfing Bishop's Tachbrook. The area needs a serious investment and revitalisation and this is an opportunity to drive its development. A good transport infrastructure already exists in the area, with fast road links via the A46 in both directions and the M40 motorway.
Railway stations already exist in Leamington and at Warwick Parkway, neither of which would draw traffic through the centre of town. It seems sensible that the main thrust of any development should be to the benefit of the south Leamington area.