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I fully support the points made in the submission by the Hampton Magna Action Group (submitted by Martin Taylor) and have added my name to that submission.

However, I would emphasise/add the following:

1. I feel that the flaws in the process started with the identification of Hampton Magna as a Category 1 Village without any research into suitable sites available or the effect any development would have on the infrastructure. Once that decision was made the Council were compelled to identify a site(s) in the village and did not fully assess all available options. This is like ordering a new lounge suite without ensuring it will fit in the lounge! The government's policy is against green belt development except in very exceptional circumstances. The Council has failed to identify such circumstances.

2. I would refer to the report commissioned by the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England, which highlights major flaws in the assessment of housing need in Warwickshire and neighbouring Coventry and Birmingham and the lack of adherence to government planning guidance policy.

3. I can confirm that we regularly see bats flying over the land at the rear of Lloyd Close.

4. Hampton Magna will not only have to deal with significant housing growth in the immediate area but the school, GP and other amenities will also have to cater for 175 homes proposed at Hatton Park.

5. The development in and around Hampton Magna is grossly disproportionate with an increase of 41% in housing provision in the village.