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I am writing today to object to the development of the North Leamington Green Belt. My reasons are as follows.

1) Greenbelt should not be developed on when other suitable land is available. Warwick council has not demonstrated the execptional circumstances necessary to build on Green Belt under the National Planning Policy Framework. Warwickshire council has identified land east of the A452 and south of Heathcote. The NPPF clearly states that the purpose of Green Belt is to prevent urban sprawl, it appears to have been ignored.

2) This development will ultimately lead to the merging of Leamington and Kenilworth. This will result in the loss of both towns identities, this destroys the uniqueness and general appeal of the area to all, including business and tourism.

3) The land proposed for development provides an important local amenity for exercise and recreation as there is very little publicly accessible open space in this area. It would be a great shame for this area, and the whole of Leamington Spa to lose this wonderful space.

4) Even with the current population and demand projections the units proposed for the Green belt could be left out even if no alternative sites were substituted. Having identified non Green Belt land as suitable for development it's possible the owners of the suitable land could apply for planning permission on appeal resulting in over provision of land.

All in all it is blindingly clear that these plans are flawed, and as a result I must object in the strongest terms.

I plan to fight this injustice with everything at my disposal, with money, time and contacts. This can only end in embarrassment for the Council, and most certainly a change in leadership if this were to be forced ahead.

I very much hope the council will reconsider on this matter.