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If the proposed increase of between 100 and 150 houses in Hampton Magna goes ahead, it will be further erosion of green belt land around the village, following hard on the heels of Warwick Parkway station (which has expanded considerably since it was first opened) and the more recent Hatton Park and Chase Meadow developments as well as the significant works at Longbridge island. It also equates to an increase of between 16% and 25% in the current number of houses and in the long term, I have no doubt that it will lead to urban sprawl such that Hampton Magna will become swallowed up by Warwick and lose its identity. The local road system is already very busy would not be able to cope with the inevitable increase in the levels of traffic because it is very 'bendy' and narrow which means there are serious implications with regard to road safety, particularly in the context of higher numbers of children in the village. In all probability, the properties will be bought by London/Birmingham commuters so the local economy will not benefit. There will be increased noise and vehicle pollution and privacy issues. Why is it necessary to develop and enlarge existing communities and thereby disrupt and unbalance them? If all levels of government are hell bent on developing green belt land (and that includes HS2), why not find land and develop new communities (much as happened with Hampton Magna itself or the Woodloes or the large scale building and rebuilding after the last War I guess)? The existing communities are well established and don't need the upheaval!