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I am writing in response to the revised development of the Local Plan by Warwick District Council.

I have looked carefully at the revised plans for future development in the area and feel that the revised plans reflect a much more balanced and logical approach to addressing the development needs of the area whilst recognising and protecting the unique character and setting of Warwick District.

The new plans recognise that there are no exceptional circumstances allowing major development of Green Belt land North of Leamington. This will protect the rural identity of the area and preserve a much loved and utilised recreational space for residents across northern Leamington and beyond. The high grade arable farming land North of Leamington is protected within the revised plans and the decision to remove the proposed 2000 homes for the Green Belt area North of Leamington will keep Leamington from merging with Kenilworth which will further protect Leamington's identity and setting as a Spa town.

The planned distribution of new housing in the revised plan seems to be a fair distribution across the District with limited development on Green field sites. It reflects a better use of brown field sites and limits development in villages.

It is reassuring to see that the importance of existing infrastructure and the scope for its development has been taken into account with the main development plans situated in the South of the town. This will provide closer links to rail and road networks. Traffic surveys show that road improvements to the South of Leamington can cope with the planned new development and that by having the majority of the Development in the South of Leamington, traffic movements will be reduced, also reducing pollution, and congestion will be eased.

Warwick District Council should be congratulated for accommodating a similar number of houses in the Revised Local Plan, whilst recognising the above points and limiting the compromise of our Spa Town identity and rural setting.