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I am writing to express my dismay at the proposals for development on green belt land in North Leamington. I OBJECT STRONGLY to these plans.


It cannot possibly be right to build on beautiful countryside that provides green space for so many people. Once the land has been built on it is lost forever. This does not accord with the National Planning Policy Framework as it cannot be shown that the exceptional circumstances exist which allow green belt land to be built on. Other more suitable areas for development have been identified in South Leamington where, in addition, the infrastrucure is much more suitable for the extra development and there are already plots available for more industrial units and thus employment possibilites for the residents.


Another objection I would like to raise is the danger of Leamington Spa and Kenilworth moving closer and closer due to development beyond the boundaries of each of the towns. At the moment Leamington and Kenilworth are separate towns with different characters and it is normal policy to try and maintain this. This plan for North Leamington coupled with the proposals for South Kenilworth puts the separate identities of the two towns at ever increasing risk.


To conclude, I strongly object to the destruction of the green belt and hope that the Council will reconsider the options and not continue with this unjustified destruction.