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ID sylw: 97104

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr. Richard Hickman

Site selection is based on an invitation to landowners. The plans reflect their preferences, and bear little resemblance to Neighbourhood Plans prepared locally over the past decade. The new government's housing targets are excessive but could be met at Long Marston, Gaydon/Lighthorne Health, Warwick Gates and Kingshill.

It is difficult to understand why B1 Hatton has been found 'more suitable' and second for sustainability given the nature of the countryside, limited infrastructure, and limited services. The land proposed by Kingstanding Farm was refused planning consent on grounds of access, inadequate drainage and commercial viability. The adjoining land owned by Haseley Estates would likely fail on the same grounds. The area of most concern is the Arkwright Estate land. The proposals fail to meet the SWLP criteria and would harm the rural setting through urban sprawl and exacerbating high traffic levels. They would effectively eradicate Green Belt between Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, and South Birmingham. Only a few hundred jobs would be provided, the housing requiring several thousand.

Warwick is congested. Most schools and industry is south of the Avon, served by only two bridges. Much of the population will travel through Warwick to seek work in Tachbrook and Gaydon. The land is bounded by busy commuter routes with commercial and school traffic. The Grand Union Canal and railway will subdivide the community. The recent road works at Union View demonstrate the dangers when motorists seek alternative routes on inadequate country lanes.

The proposed development would destroy local amenities and the rural nature of the area which enables walking, riding, jogging and cycling. Recent housing developments and climate change have led to regular flooding in areas such as Brownley Green Lane, the layby off the A4177 and Dark Lane. The road drainage outfall has over-reached capacity. Further developments would require extensive infrastructure improvements.