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I am writing to protest against the recent proposal to develop Greenbelt land to the North of Leamington Spa. This is an area of outstanding beauty, which is enjoyed by my family. We regularly go for family walks in this area, and I am also a cyclist and a runner, and use this area for my recreational activities.

I was under the illusion that Greenbelt land could not be developed; but after carrying out research on this proposal, understand that it should only proceed if there is no other place for homes to be built. If it is necessary to build homes in the Leamington Spa area, strongly believe that the allocated area towards the south of the town would be better utilised.

Furthermore, the proposed infrastructure that would be required to facilitate the development to the North of Leamington Spa would have a irrecoverable damage to Leamington Spa, as an historic town. Leamington Spa town centre is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike, and a dual carriageway and possible northern relief road could lead to further out of town shopping developments, resulting in a detrimental effect on the town trade. Should further development be required, the infrastructure and employment opportunities are already in existence towards the south of town.

I would be grateful if you could reconsider your latest proposal, and kindly request that you DO NOT DEVELOP THE GREENBELT NORTH OF LEAMINGTON SPA.