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I am a Bagington resident and object to the proposals in your consultation document as follows:

1 Gateway Proposals The erosion of Green Belt that would be occasioned by this development does not seem to be justified by exceptional circumstances. The case has not been made for the necessity of a distribution centre of the size proposed. It is important that Green Belt be preserved, especially round a village so close to Coventry city.

2 The number of new houses proposed is completely disproportionate to the size of Baginton village. A smaller number (e.g. no more than 20) would be acceptable and contribute to the sustainable viability of the local services without adversely affecting the character of the village community.

3 The proposal for gypsy and traveller sites within Baginton parish boundary would seriously affect the Green Belt and again needs justification given the close vicinity of three other sites within a few miles. The proposal to create a site on private land adjacent to Smith's nursery and requiring part of their land is unfair and unacceptable.

4 I believe the options of traveller and gypsy sites south of Warwick district would help to spread the load and minimise the affect on local businesses.