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ID sylw: 99053

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Sarah-Jane Slack

Objection to Proposed Housing Development at Land South of Chichester Lane, Hampton Magna (ID 55)
I am writing to formally object to the proposed housing development outlined above. While I fully recognise the need for additional housing, I have serious reservations about the potential impact this development would have, particularly in relation to its location within the Green Belt, and the strain it would place on local rural infrastructure, which is already under significant pressure.
Concerns:
Road Network and Infrastructure Capacity: The rural road network in the area is already under considerable strain and is not equipped to support further development. The proposed addition of new homes would inevitably lead to a significant increase in through-traffic, further exacerbating congestion and heightening safety risks for both residents and road users. This would be particularly problematic in Hampton-on-the-Hill, where many of the roads are single-lane, especially in areas where parking restricts space. This already leads to delays, road rage, and accidents. Many of these roads are used as rat runs by drivers seeking to avoid congestion on the A46 or to access Warwick Parkway or as a short cut to the Birmingham Road due to the regular holds ups at Stanks Island.
Due to the established nature of the village and the surrounding housing, any attempts to widen or upgrade these roads would not only be impractical but would also disrupt the rural character of the village, negatively impacting both the local environment and wildlife.
Green Belt Conflict: The development is situated within the Green Belt; an area specifically protected to prevent urban sprawl and preserve the countryside. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that development within the Green Belt should only occur in exceptional circumstances. The proposed development appears to be in direct conflict with both national and local planning policies aimed at preserving the integrity of Green Belt land.
Allowing this development would set a dangerous precedent for future encroachment into protected rural areas, leading to the gradual erosion of the countryside’s open character and potentially resulting in unchecked urban sprawl in surrounding areas. The proposal does not align with the NPPF’s objective of maintaining the openness and permanence of Green Belt land.
Strain on Local Services: Further housing developments in the recently already expanded village of Hampton Magna will impose unsustainable pressures on local infrastructure, services, and the environment, compromising the village's rural character and quality of life. The local infrastructure, including essential services such as the local primary school, GP practice, and water supply, is already under enormous strain. The community already suffers from intermittent water outages, and the addition of further housing would only exacerbate this issue, leading to further strain on these vital services.
I strongly urge the planning department to carefully consider these issues.