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Dear WDC,

I have studied the new local plan and would like to object strongly to certain aspects which impact adversely on Baginton and the greenbelt.

1. Gateway;
This proposed development must be removed from the plan. There is absolutely no justification for building this ill thought out, unsustainable white elephant on Green Belt. There are no special circumstances and we all know that it was only approved by WDC planning committee through cynical manipulation of the committee membership and the conflict of interest represented by the developer and the LEP. I am sure if this development ever looks like going ahead the media will take a great interest in how this travesty became a reality. If it does go ahead the Green Belt will be ruined forever and there will be no significant job creation.

If the private sector thought it could develop businesses and create jobs in this area then Ansty and Ryton would be full by now and yet there is no sign of this happening in the foreseeable future.

Therefore Gateway must be removed from the plan.

2. Gypsy & Traveler site.
Again there is no justification in using Green Belt for this project. Baginton has no local facilities - medical, educational etc. and there is no safe pedestrian access to the proposed site. In addition it is perverse to talk about creating jobs and then put forward a plan which will adversely impact on successful rural businesses. Looking at the other options it is clear that this requirement could be met elsewhere in Warwick district without building on Green Belt while providing travelers with access to the key public services.

Therefore the Gypsy and Traveler facility should not be built on the proposed Baginton site.