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ID sylw: 92575

Derbyniwyd: 28/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Laura Johnson

Having grown up in Hatton Green I oppose the B1 new settlement proposal.

B1 is Greenbelt and supports a variety of wildlife. The countryside is important to physical and mental health. There will be noise, landscape impacts, and impacts on public footpaths. Increased housing density and reduced social cohesion risks increasing crime and community tensions.

Recent developments have resulted in gridlock on the A4177 towards Warwick at peak times. The condition of roads such as Dark Lane and Firs Lane has worsened as more vehicles take county roads in an attempt to avoid the traffic. This endangers horse riders, cyclists and dog-walkers. The proposed development will worsen this, ending in fatalities. Roads would need widening, installation of proper curbs, and regular maintenance.

Existing hospitals struggle to cope with demand. GP surgeries and dentists are at capacity. More schools will be required. Local schools such as Ferncumbe Primary are sacrificing playing fields for more classrooms. With extra school provision comes need for extra car parking, bus services, and play areas. Additional shops, leisure facilities, pubs, supermarkets etc will need to be provided for the increased population and because new residents shopping in other towns would create more pollution and congestion.