Testun llawn:
see attached
The Club notes that the Council's draft local plan has identified Kings Hill for the development of 4,000 houses and in doing so it has included the land that the Club leases from Coventry City Council as part of this development.
In reflecting on these proposals the Club wish to state that given the information currently available it opposes the housing development and wishes to remain on its existing location and continue to develop our facilities for the local community. This position is consistent with the PPS and other Policies - specifically Para 74 of the NPPF:
74. Existing open space, sports and recreational buildings and land, including playing fields, should not be built on unless: an assessment has been undertaken which has clearly shown the open space, buildings or land to be surplus to requirements; or the loss resulting from the proposed development would be replaced by equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality in a suitable location; or the development is for alternative sports and recreational provision, the needs for which clearly outweigh the loss.
To this end the Club feels that the Local Plan should more clearly reference the opportunity to develop the community, social and sporting offer to the new population through the development of the Club given the right circumstances. The Club has therefore commented on the modifications to the Local Plan as attached.
We also note the lack of any communication with us concerning your planned development and would expect that we will be included in all future communications regarding this proposed development. The Club wish to work with Warwick District Council, Coventry City Council and all relevant National sports' Governing Bodies to best meet the Club's facility needs now and into the future.
If you have any questions or would like further clarification on any of the information provided then please do not hesitate to contact me.