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I have responded to the consultation using the log in facility on your website but also want to email with additional comments.

I am in agreement with the locations identified in the new plan.

I strongly believe that there are no exceptional circumstances for building on green belt land to the north of Leamington as originally proposed and am pleased that this has been recognised in the new plan. I also urge the Council to ensure that this is not sacrificed if the result of the additional joint SHMA with Coventry City Council shows there is a need to build more homes in the District.

Another issue I wanted to raise is the quality of the new build. Developers are in it for profits and are answerable to their shareholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to build quality, well designed homes achieving high levels of energy efficiency i.e. Passiv housing or close to this level. What say will the public have in this? Previous build in recent years have, to say the least, been dull viz Tournament Fields and Warwick Gates. The developers will say they build what people want but the reality is we have a massive need and they can build what they want knowing it will be sold. This is a blank canvas and an opportunity to make a real statement and urge you to ensure high quality.

Will there also be land made available for self build as this will ensure people are able to design their own homes. Austria is a prime example of success doing this where quality of build is years ahead of the UK and 80% of homes are self build (info on this available on BBC website at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-14125196).