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ID sylw: 49962

Derbyniwyd: 26/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Mrs Ann Kelsey

The Objector states that the special circumstances required before Green Belt releases can be considered has not been made in accordance with Government guidelines (NPPF). The Green Belt at this location is considered to be of very high quality and a habitat resorce that should be defended from development. It is also considered that the land should be protected for the purpose of providing ongoing agricultural (arable) production. The development of new homes at this location will have a negative impact on Old Milveton and the Green Belt will be changed irrevocably (particularly if the new northern link road is built).
Noise ,vibration, light intrusion and the increase in traffic on roads of rural character will have a detrimental impact on the village of Old Milverton and the surrounding landscape. The cost of the required infrastructure (the northern link road in particular at 28 million) is too expensive and should be reconsidered. Brown field sites identified in the 2009 core strategy should bear the brunt of the housing requirement.It is argued that the affordable housing (40%) intended will be expensive to deliver at this location and will be divorced from opportunities for employment (prejudicing sustainable communities/ lifestyles).The utilisation of empty houses properties in Leamington Town Centre should be revisited as an alternative means of providing housing as well as regenerating the town centres economically.