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Coventry's local plan pledges to provide 'new housing which delivers the quality and mix of homes needed including
Affordable homes
A mix of homes to meet identified needs including homes that are suitable for elderly and vulnerable people'

The land that has been identified is in Leamington and its distance from Coventry certainly would not support elderly and vulnerable people or affordable homes.

The most sustainable location to meet Coventry's needs has not been quantified and the broad locations have not been identified on the proposal map

There is no adequate infrastructure and no sustainable development has been identified. The proposed park and ride scheme into Leamington would not provide any useful links for Coventry. Furthermore the impervious surface of the car park will reduce the area's ability to absorb rainfall and contribute to flooding.
A railway station is not viable - the railway line is in a deep cutting in Old Milverton

The modification does not identify and use land of lower grade green belt land which should be used in preference to high grade agricultural land

It takes no account of the role of the area in providing a recreational and educational space at a time when the increase in disease and illness clearly shows that facilities for exercise and relaxation are important for all ages

No exception circumstances have been demonstrated that warrant the removal of high grade land from green belt