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I wish to strongly express my objections to Warwick District Councils proposals for the development of the green belt north of Leamington under its Local Plan Preferred Option.

The land around Blackdown and Old Milverton is about the only piece of green open space in the area that's in walking distance of Milverton, North Leamington and Cubbington. Its is used by countless runners, cyclists and walkers including myself. There is nowhere else in walking distance. Count the numbers of people who use this land for recreational purposes. Its not just a small minority, but a very large number of people in ourcommunity. The government keep telling people to be healthy and exercise. This piece of land is where local people do just that, from dog walking cycling.

This land offers possibly some of the prettiest views we have in the locality. The idea of driving road through it fills me with complete contempt for the Council. Don't ruin this area by creating an urban sprawl that will connect Leamington with Kenilworth, which in turn will dilute the identities and individuality of these places.

Everyone I have spoken to, agrees that this land needs to be preserved. I'm afraid that no one buys the line that unless you create a plan for development that somehow, an unplanned and uncontrolled series of developments will take place. Surely they would be subject to planning, and so be scrutinised also.

Public opinion is very much against these proposals. It is in your interests to listen to what the local residents are saying.
The future of this area lies in your hands, act responsibly to safeguard it for future generations.