North of Milverton, Leamington Spa
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Ymatebydd: Noel & Clare McNicholas
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
New Local Plan suggests concreting over rapidly disappearing green belt between Leamington and Kenilworth. Once done, it is irreversible.
Land is very valuable for exercise and recreation. Closest green land available which allows users to get away town, as it is walkable.
There is suitable land for development particuarly around Europa Way.
No exceptional circumstances.
Alternative non green belt sites elsewhere.
Merging of settlements.
Drastically change nature of the environment.
Green belt too important for future generations to be lost forever.
Testun llawn:
Our objections relate to Locations 4 & 5 and 7.
The New Local Plan suggests concreting over t...
Our objections relate to Locations 4 & 5 and 7.
The New Local Plan suggests concreting over the rapidly disappearing green belt between Leamington and Kenilworth. Once that step is taken, it is irreversible.
Our objections are as follows:
1. The land is very valuable for exercise and recreation. It is the closest green land available to us which allows users to get away from the town as it is walkable.
2. There is far more suitable land for development particuarly around Europa Way.
3. There are no exceptional circumstances to build on this green belt.
4. There are alternative non green belt sites elsewhere.
5. On page 4 of the Preferred Options booklet, you state "we want to make sure we avoid growth which could lead to existing settlements merging' but that is exactly what will happen if locations 4, 5 and 7 are developed.
6. It will drastically change the nature of the environment.
Leamington merged into Warwick many years ago. We are sure that was not what was planned. And yet your current plan ensures it will merge go on into Kenilworth. The green belt is too important for future generations to be lost forever. Please, please do not allow this to happen.
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Ymatebydd: Ms Jill Wiglesworth
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Core Strategy Plan did not involve north of Leamington Green Belt.
Alternative sites south of Leamington have infrastructure, more space and are away from other towns/villages.
Small area of green belt between Leamington/ Blackdown/Old Milverton/Kenilworth and totally unsuitable for further development.
Would ruin delightful characterful area.
Already enormous volume of traffic along A452. Increased traffic flow with dual-carriageway.
Joining up two historically diferent towns.
Once recreational land eroded, can never be reclaimed.
Additional out of town stores would deplete footfall and trade in town centre shops.
Cost of development would lead to further urbanisation to attractive, original area.
40% of social housing there would either be very bored, unfilfilled people, or there would need to be town-centre type facilities, which is unsuitable and impractical.
Testun llawn:
I write to lodge strong objection to the proposed plans for development of the Green Belt north of L...
I write to lodge strong objection to the proposed plans for development of the Green Belt north of Leamington.
The Core Strategy Plan of 2009, which was adopted by WDC, did not involve this north of Leamington Green Belt. The main alternative sites south of Leamington have infrastructure to support development, have much more space and are not as close to other towns/villages as this north of Leamington proposal is.
There is a very small area of green belt between Leamington/ Blackdown/Old Milverton/Kenilworth and it is totally unsuitable for further development, which would forever ruin a delightful characterful area. There is already an enormous volume of traffic, particularly at rush-hour, along the A452, and increased traffic flow with a dual-carriageway would add further and really begin to join up two historically diferent towns, namely Leamington Spa and Kenilworth. Once this area, enjoyed by cyclists, riders, walkers, nature-lovers, peaceful countryside lovers is eroded it can never be reclaimed. I often think of Leamington's wonderful landmark Town Hall, which 'people' were so keen to pull down, but fortunately escaped through public pressure.
Any additional out of town stores would further deplete the footfall and trade at already struggling town centre shops.
The enormous cost of a development of this nature would inevitably lead to further 'use' of it, bringing ugly modern urbanisation to what is currently one of the few really attractive, original areas left. If there is to be up to 40% of social housing there would either be very bored, unfilfilled people, or there would need to be plenty of town-centre type facilities, which, for this area, is both unsuitable and impractical.
This is not a case of being a NIMBY: I do not live in any of the afore-mentioned places, but live close enough to be able to enjoy them. It is a case of practicality and appreciating what we already have and looking at more viable alternatives for development.
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Ymatebydd: Christine & Ingo Lyle-Goodwin
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Have yet to see justification for need to build so many houses. Many flats/houses yet to be filled.
Huge amount of houses proposed creates another suburb of Leamington/Kenilworth and dominates area.
If road built to A46, inevitable huge increase in traffic through village.
Old Milverton Rd already rat run several times a day.
Increase would be appalling, especially for children cycling to school. Speed bumps further up road are a pain and encourage drivers to speed up at Old Milverton, or damage cars.
No guarantees about filling remaining small gap that will remain.
Love Old Milverton's unique tranquility. Needs protecting not overwhelming with unnecessary buildings.
Testun llawn:
I live in Old Milverton with my 12 yr old son.
My son and I wish to add our strongest protests aga...
I live in Old Milverton with my 12 yr old son.
My son and I wish to add our strongest protests against the proposal to build on Green Belt Land in Old Milverton, Blackdown and Kenilworth.
We have yet to see any justification for the need to build so many houses in the area. Many flats and houses have been built opposite Leamington Station and on the site of the old Potterton factory off Emscote Rd in Warwick that have yet to be filled. The huge amount of houses proposed just creates another suburb of leamington/kenilworth and dominates the area. I feel greed is playing a part here.
Despite assurances from the council District council that a road will be built to the A46 it is inevitable that there will be a huge increase in traffic through our village. We live alongside the Old Milverton Rd and already find it is treated as a rat run several times a day, I would be appalled to have that increased, especially with my young son starting to cycle to school. The speed bumps further up the rd are a complete pain and just encourage drivers to speed up when they reach Old Milverton, or damage cars.
We are also deeply concerned that if we start filling the green belt land that there are no guarantees from the council about filling the in the remaining small gap that will remain between us and leamington or kenilworth.
We love Old Milverton and its unique tranquility, this needs protecting not overwhelming with unnecessary buildings.
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Ymatebydd: Esme Goldingay
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Would desecrate beautiful and historic corner of England.
Visitors remark on peacefulness and charm of village and surrounding area.
Why do we need all extra housing in green belt?
Haven for flora and fauna.
Retain green belt and return to 2009 plans which had less impact on wildlife.
Loss of hedgerows, trees and habitats.
Testun llawn:
Attached letter
Ymatebydd: Mrs Jeannette Skuse
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Green belt prevents urban sprawl. NPPF requires special circumstances that outweigh harm caused. Claim is that there is nowhere else to build but in 2009 Core Strategy identified land that is easier to develop, has infrastructure, is close to M40, retail and has existing employment opportunities south of Leamington.
Consideration of developers gain not special circumstance.
Loss of recreation land.
Relief road would reduce land available to enjoy and have impact on amenity value as would a maintained park.
Old Milverton one of last villages not absorbed into conurbation.
Congestion on A452 bad and more houses would increase congestion. Dual carriageway will not help.
Main supermarkets are in south Leamington.
Could upgrade existing road network if built in south. Traffic flows north-south not east-west.
Testun llawn:
Attached letter
Ymatebydd: Andy, Rachael and Lily Mantle
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Opposed to the development of green belt land to the north of Leamington Spa, because:
- better services are located to the south of Leamington
- large infrastructuire costs are required as part of the north of Leamington options
- the area is valuable for recreation.
- it would encourage further infill development.
Testun llawn:
I was amazed and frankly appalled to hear of the proposed plans to build on the green belt land to t...
I was amazed and frankly appalled to hear of the proposed plans to build on the green belt land to the north of Leamington Spa. As I'm sure you will be aware all the main services (Supermarkets / transport links etc) are located on the southern side of the town, making it a far more viable area for future development.
Although not opposed to the development of Green belt areas when absolutely necessary, there is clearly an alternative option in this case, which has not been explored fully.
As it stands building on the northern edge would also require the construction of new roads, in order to take the residents to the Supermarkets and transport links (M40 in particular) on the Southern side, which is a costly exercise, for both the public purse and the environment.
Green belt areas are not only supposedly off limits according to the national planning framework, they are also a vital part of our towns, not just pretty to look at, but also a resource. The Old Milverton area for example has a variety of leisure uses, which are not immediately apparent, but would be sorely missed once the area has become yet another suburb. Building on land such as this is also problematic, as it will undoubtedly lead to 'in fill development' where green spaces in and around the new housing projects become fair game for development - and we end up with Leamington and Kenilworth joined together by one mass suburban sprawl, which in turn merges into Cubbington, Lillington, and the Town centre.
Leamington Spa is a very special town that we should be proud of, and we should endeavour to meet our responsibilities to provide more housing for future generations whilst also maintaining the town as a place in which people would desire to live.
I do not wish to tell my Children the same thing I was told when young.
"I remember when all this used to be fields' should not be our legacy.
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Ymatebydd: Mr John R Rand
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Proposals ignore current economic climate; the overloading of local infrastrucute - espeically roads.
Contrary to previous long standing protection [Green Belt].
Notions of sprawl and coalescence make matters worse.
Farmland should be protected at a time of world wide food shortages.
Testun llawn:
Document scanned.
Ymatebydd: Peter & Carole Walker
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
If development goes ahead on the green belt then it is likely the area will attract less visitors as some of the beautiful countryside will have been lost.
Testun llawn:
It was our first visit to the Saxon Mill yesterday. Our daughter from London, and our daughter who ...
It was our first visit to the Saxon Mill yesterday. Our daughter from London, and our daughter who lives in Kidderminster with her husband and ourselves, my husband and I who live near Loughborough in Leicestershire, thought it would be a good half way point to meet up. We had a very enjoyable lunch and then were delighted to realise we could do a circular walk from the Mill. We had a lovely walk admiring the rural environment, and looking at the ruined house, and the church spire in the distance. We passed a swan in the water, and our little grandson was fascinated by all the small coloured snails on the plants. He enjoyed running on ahead and then coming back to tell us what he had seen.
When we arrived back to cross the bridge to the Mill we were horrified to read a notice about the proposals to build on the land. What a travesty.
I gather it is Warwick District Council's vision to make Warwick District a Great Place to Live, Work and Visit. I would suggest that you would have far fewer people visiting the area if you build on the beautiful green belt land that we so enjoyed walking on, enjoying the delightful countryside and educating our grandson in the ways of nature and the farmers crops. I would suggest that the Council's proposals for development in the green belt would no longer make Warwick District a great place to visit.
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Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Object to the proposed Town Plan that will carve through the greenbelt in the areas directly adjacent to Leek Wootton and Hill Wootton.
Testun llawn:
Object to the proposed Town Plan that will carve through the greenbelt in the areas directly adjacen...
Object to the proposed Town Plan that will carve through the greenbelt in the areas directly adjacent to Leek Wootton and Hill Wootton
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Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Object to the proposed Town Plan that will carve through the greenbelt in the areas directly adjacent to Leek Wootton and Hill Wootton.
Testun llawn:
Object to the proposed Town Plan that will carve through the greenbelt in the areas directly adjacen...
Object to the proposed Town Plan that will carve through the greenbelt in the areas directly adjacent to Leek Wootton and Hill Wootton
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Ymatebydd: Mr. David James
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Object to development of green belt land at Old Milverton as it is very well used area for recreation. It also has some of the best views in the locality and the development of this area will create urban sprawl between Leamington and Kenilworth.
Testun llawn:
I wish to strongly express my objections to Warwick District Councils proposals for the development ...
I wish to strongly express my objections to Warwick District Councils proposals for the development of the green belt north of Leamington under its Local Plan Preferred Option.
The land around Blackdown and Old Milverton is about the only piece of green open space in the area that's in walking distance of Milverton, North Leamington and Cubbington. Its is used by countless runners, cyclists and walkers including myself. There is nowhere else in walking distance. Count the numbers of people who use this land for recreational purposes. Its not just a small minority, but a very large number of people in ourcommunity. The government keep telling people to be healthy and exercise. This piece of land is where local people do just that, from dog walking cycling.
This land offers possibly some of the prettiest views we have in the locality. The idea of driving road through it fills me with complete contempt for the Council. Don't ruin this area by creating an urban sprawl that will connect Leamington with Kenilworth, which in turn will dilute the identities and individuality of these places.
Everyone I have spoken to, agrees that this land needs to be preserved. I'm afraid that no one buys the line that unless you create a plan for development that somehow, an unplanned and uncontrolled series of developments will take place. Surely they would be subject to planning, and so be scrutinised also.
Public opinion is very much against these proposals. It is in your interests to listen to what the local residents are saying.
The future of this area lies in your hands, act responsibly to safeguard it for future generations.
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Ymatebydd: Angela Nicholls
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Object strongly to the proposals to develop green belt land to the north of Leamington. The whole point of the green belt is to retain open land, and prevent urban sprawl and the merging of adjacent built up communities. If this planned development goes ahead, not only will it destroy a significant arae of open countryside, it will bring the built up areas of Leamington and Kenilworth very close together.
Testun llawn:
I wish to object most strongly to the proposals in the new local plan to develop green belt land to ...
I wish to object most strongly to the proposals in the new local plan to develop green belt land to the north of Leamington. The whole point of the green belt is to retain open land, and prevent urban sprawl and the merging of adjacent built up communities. Visitors from the USA have often commented to me how brilliant it is that we have designated green belt areas, which preserve the countryside from destruction and prevent the wholescale urban sprawl found in many parts of their country. If this planned development goes ahead, not only will it destroy a significant area of open countryside, it will bring the built up areas of Leamington and Kenilworth very close together. This will, in future years, make it harder to defend the green belt which remains, and will inevitably lead to Leamington and Warwick becoming merged with Kenilworth, and via Kenilworth with Coventry in one vast conurbation. The ultimate fate of Warwick District, then, would be to be absorbed into the city of Coventry, as many parts of the county already have (and as, for instance, Sutton Coldfield was absorbed into the City of Birmingham in 1974). I am sure this is not something which local residents or councillors wish to see happen.
I like the suggestion in the local plan of designing 'garden' areas where development occurs, but it seems to me pointless to go to this trouble while at the same time destroying beautiful countryside we already have to enjoy.
I would also like to see more joined up thinking in local planning desisions. It is obvious that our shopping habits have changed and as a result we are seeing pressure on local shops and town centres. This needs to be acknowledged in the local plan - we may not have enough houses but we certainly have too many shops. While I applaud the council's decision to allow no more out of town retail developments, it seems that permission is still being given for supermarket developments in redundant commercial premises which could have been used for housing, and which then have a detrimental effect on existing shops. Two examples are the Lidl on Myton Road which was formerly a garden centre, and which would have made a good quality canalside housing development, and now the enormous Morrisons on the Ford site, which could have been a really attractive, all residential, area. Yet, despite these additions, more supermarkets are still being proposed, for instance on the site of the Oak Inn on Radford Road, and the Total garage on Rugby Road, both of which could be used for housing. All that will happen is that existing businesses will be affected, after all, how many supermarkets can one town possibly need??!
So please:
a) No development of the green belt
b) No more supermarkets
c) All redundant commercial or retail premises to be considered for housing development before any other use.
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Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Infringement into the Green Belt.
These schemes will be used as an argument to build a north Leamington relief road.
Testun llawn:
Document scanned.
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Object to proposals to develop green belt land in this area as:
- There has been no evidence-based justification to support development and certainly no exceptional circumstances identified.
- The mention of three gas pipes as a barrier to development in the south can easily be got around
- Infrastructure costs are lower in the south of Leamington
- The proposed relief road is a waste of money
- No real evidence behind the housing figures
- The proposal is against the NPPF.
- The Green belt value of this area is strongly identified in the Council's own study.
Testun llawn:
Further to my objection, already sent by email, to the preferred options in the Council's new local ...
Further to my objection, already sent by email, to the preferred options in the Council's new local plan. I hope you won't mind if I send some further observations after the packed meeting at Old Milverton Church last evening.
In the long presentation residents listened to from the planning officer, although he talked regularly of having to base decisions on "evidence", there was no evidence-based justification offered for why the parcels of land in South Leamington which had been identified for development in 2010, had been removed from this new set of preferred options. What we got was a lot of supposition, "we think," and "it might reach a tipping point." And "if the government didn't accept;" (though why they shouldn't accept building on non green belt land in preference to green belt land was never made clear.) None of these arguments, in the minds of the numerous residents there, added up to "exceptional circumstances" to justify building on green belt land before non green belt land.
The mention of the three gas pipes as a barrier to development in the South seemed a minor obstacle that could easily be got around. Professional planners and architects in the audience attested they could be used as cycle paths or green pathways in the sort of mixed development the council says it favours. They certainly didn't add up to a justification to completely remove a major prime development site which isn't designated as green belt, from the list of options.
The excuse that there would be too many sites being worked on at once really doesn't hold water when the council has explained that the development will be going on over a period of 15 to 20 years. The infra-structure costs are more cost efficient in the South of the town and should be concentrated there to make a real difference to the lives of residents who live close to where their employment is most likely to be.
To spend tax-payers money on an extremely expensive relief road over valuable green belt land in the North just doesn't make any sense at all. There should be no need for it.
It became quite clear that the number of houses being planned was by the Council's own admission, far higher than their own (questionably arrived at ) projections demonstrate a need for. Again we weren't given any evidence based calculation for the final number of houses arrived at but the rather vague argument "if in the future we decided we needed some more." Is this an exceptional circumstance which justifies building on highly rated green belt land?
Councillor Doody suggested we write to make suggestions of where else the development should go. Well of course the first answer is on the non green belt land the council has itself identified. The next answer is that the place you absolutely don't start your development is on the green belt land that your own Joint Study has identified as meeting all the purposes of green belt land, of being of high value, and has recommended, "should be wholly retained within the green belt." I am referring here to the parcel of land WL7 at Blackdown/Westhill.
If you absolutely have to encroach on green belt land, which I don't believe you have demonstrated that you do, you should start on parcels of land with a lower value and you have already identified these in the Joint Study.
In terms of being a prime example of Arden character parkland, the Joint study was so impressed by the land at Blackdown that they included a photograph of it as an exemplar of the type. This land is enjoyed not just by the local residents who overlook it but thanks to a public footpath, by the very many residents of Leamington, Lillington, Blackdown and Cubbington who regularly walk over it. Furthermore the Joint Study stressed that there was already a very well defined boundary along Leicester land. To develop this land would be to subsume the hamlet of Blackdown in the sprawl of Cubbington, Lillington and Leamington which is totally contrary to Nation Planning Policy guidelines.
I would like to finish by agreeing with the speaker last night who complained that the "Preferred Options" could not be seen by any of us as "options" when there were no alternatives offered. The consultation that went on before the 2010 plan was released was a far fairer and more extensive exercise than this one has been, and it arrived at conclusions that were based on a majority view of residents based over a wide area not just in the areas affected. On this occasion residents feel they have been bounced into a totally unfair and rather speedy process and that they are faced with trying to get the Council to back down when they have already made their minds up.
My one glimmer of hope is that there were local councillors present last night who listened to the residents objections. I was hugely disappointed that as a Councillor of many years standing and as one of my representative on the council, Councillor Doody appeared to have very much made his mind up before he came. His comments as he left the meeting were disgracefully partisan and not at all in the spirit of consultation, but I trust that the others truly understand the nature of consultation and hope that they will feel able to support us in opposing the preferred options that have been put forward.
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Ymatebydd: Mr & Mrs John & Betty Green
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
We object strongly to the proposed developments on green belt land in North Leamington.
Why not use designated brown field sites in the south of Leamington.
Testun llawn:
We object strongly to the proposed developments on green belt land in North Leamington.
Why not use ...
We object strongly to the proposed developments on green belt land in North Leamington.
Why not use designated brown field sites in the south of Leamington.
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Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Infrastructure in North Leamington is barely adequate. Drainage addressed in past but Warwick sewage works at capacity. New houses would require new sewage works.
Traffic also a problem; adding more houses would increase this further. What new roads are in place?
South Leamington well served by green areas. North Leamington not so with on footpath allowing access over fields. This will be through housing development,
Will see merger of Leamington and Kenilworth becoming suburb of Coventry which will disadvantage Leamington.
In South Leamington there is sufficient non green belt land to take housing and retain integrity of town.
Testun llawn:
Attached letter.
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Does not accord with NPPF.
There is sufficient land outside green belt south of Heathcote and east of A452. Infill and brown field not outlined in paper.
Distribution of developmnet not approach in NPPF therefore not a driver for development.
Creates urban sprawl and merging of towns.
Land crucial to wildlife including protected species.
Data upon whihc proposal relies is flawed and needs revising
Local infrastructure inadequate to support development and will lead to road building destroying further natural habitats.
Local community should be heard.
Recognise that new houses are needed but must be provided in sustainable way.
Testun llawn:
Attached letter
Ymatebydd: Mr David Bradshaw
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
NPPF - no exceptional circumstances for building in green belt. Not proportionate with more housing proposed in greenbelt than elsewhere.
Other villages only allocated sufficient for local needs.
Majority should be built south of Leamington at Heathcote and towards Bishops Tachbrook.
Only countryside left in north Leamington.
New relief road would ruin village. When previously proposed it was successfully defended.
Testun llawn:
Attached letter
Ymatebydd: Geoffrey S Walker
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Countryside too precious to be swallowed up by ribbon development. Would spoil town approach.
New development will add to traffic volumes. Residents more likely to be emplyed west of Warwick, Siddenham or Heathcote and car plants at Gaydon.
Lack of sense in developing on wrong side of town for employment.
More cost effective for infrastructure to be developed south of Leamington. Road development plans can be simplified and at reduced cost with less disruption to everyday life.
Illegal encroachment.
Testun llawn:
Attached letter
Ymatebydd: Mrs Vivien Walmsley
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Truly inspired area and architecturally special adjacent to north Leamington green belt. To integrate it with Kenilworth would result in different sort of town; a disaster.
Creates urban sprawl with merging of Coventry, Bedworth, Nuneaton and Birmingham with villages would be tragedy.
Why not brown field sites? Proportion of commercial and office sites could be used for affordable. Abundance of such properties unlet.
Would destroy position as special spa town; oneof the remaining green, residential 'upmarket' towns in central Warwickshire and West Midlands.
Testun llawn:
attached letter
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
People need green spaces.Need to be close to countryside and have easy access.
Housing requirement is overstated. In different financial climate now. New homes needed in area where industry is declining? The more people in an area, the less desirable it becomes to live in so more houses is self defeating.
Enough non green belt land can be found surely.
Why was Morrisons allowed to build on Ford Foundry if houses desperately needed? would have accommodated hundreds of home and have good access to infrastructure and hardly have been detrimental.
Urban sprawl and merging of towns.
Testun llawn:
Attached letter
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Green belt land designated for growing food and limiting urban sprawl.
Major food shortages looming but grade 2 agricultural land proposed for development.
Threat to habitats and therefore pollination for food and bio crops.
Development exacerbates flash flooding and water shortages. Green belt land allows natural drainage.
Road network at capacity at busy times. Additional traffic at Thickthorn will add to that from north Leamington developments causing traffic to queue on A46. This will be exacerbated by lack of improvements at Stoneleigh.
Population growth does not seem to sit with volume of housing with low density of households. Population growth likely to be stemmed with reduced immigration levels due to lower employment and insufficient drinking water. Unlikely to find partner to build houses.
Hethcote area excluded where it is not as contoversial as north Leamington. Infrastructure is already in place and traffic would have alternative routes into town.
Not explored brown field sites or redevelopment - why not all housing on Ford Foundry site?
Testun llawn:
Letter attached
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
The land identified has agricultural and recreational value.
The land serves to safeguard from encroachment and prevents Leamington and Kenilworth merging.
Other more appropriate sites exist which are not green belt land.
Testun llawn:
As scanned.
Ymatebydd: Mr and Mrs K Richards
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Object to the proposed development in Old Milverton as this area has great recreational value. It is also contrary to the NPPF which places great importance in protecting greenbelt. There are other sites which can be developed that are not in the Greenbelt. These sites are mainly to the south of Leamington. Employment opportunities and infrastructure already exists here, and this land should be used in preference to the Greenbelt. As there are alternative sites, there are no exceptional circumstances which outweigh the harm caused by altering the Greenbelt boundaries in Old Milverton and Blackdown.
Testun llawn:
Dear Sir or Madam
I wanted to write to say how much I object to the proposed development in Old Milv...
Dear Sir or Madam
I wanted to write to say how much I object to the proposed development in Old Milverton and Blackdown as outlined in Warwick District Councils' Preferred Options for the Local plan.
I believe that this land has great recreational value to the local community. It is regularly enjoyed by many runners, riders, walkers and cyclists.
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that the Government attaches great importance to Greenbelts and that the fundamental aim of Greenbelt is to prevent urban sprawl by keeping land permanently open.
The Greenbelt in Old Milverton and Blackdown fulfils the 5 purposes of Greenbelt set out in the NPPF and therefore should remain as open Greenbelt land for ever. It
* Prevents the unrestricted sprawl of Leamington to the north
* Prevents the merging of Leamington and Kenilworth
* Helps safeguard the countryside from encroachment
* Helps preserve the setting and special character of Leamington (a historic town)
* Helps urban regeneration, by encouraging the recycling of derelict and other urban land
There are other sites which can be developed that are not in the Greenbelt. These sites, which are mainly to the south of Leamington, were included in Warwick District Council's previous plan (the 2009 Core Strategy). Employment opportunities and infrastructure already exists here, and this land should be used in preference to the Greenbelt.
The NPPF states that Greenbelt boundaries should only be altered in exceptional circumstances. As there are alternative sites, there are no exceptional circumstances which outweigh the harm caused by altering the Greenbelt boundaries in Old Milverton and Blackdown and allowing development on this land.
I would like the council to very seriously reconsider the Preferred Options and remove any Greenbelt land from its proposed development.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Roads and infrastructure are already overstretched and recreation sites have already been lost in recent years.
Testun llawn:
As scanned.
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
The plans go against the National Planning Policy Framework.
There is no evidence for why we need to develop in the greenbelt.
There would be loss of identity as Kenilworth and Leamington would merge into one. The current oinfrastructure struggles to cope so an increase in housing will add more pressure to the system.
Testun llawn:
As scanned.
Ymatebydd: Mr Jeremy Seymore
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
Encroachment on areas such as New Milverton will change it forever.
The coutryside must be protected for the benefit of local people.
Testun llawn:
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Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
40% of good farmland will be lost.
Farming livelihoods will be lost with land difficult to rent at a reasonable price.
The dynamic between the two towns will alter.
The current plan increases the threat of urban sprawl.
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Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
The plan contradicts national policy and there are questions about the infrastructure as the current level is lacking.
There needs to be a rethink and green spaces have already been lost at North Leamington College and Kingsley School.
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Ymatebydd: Lady Barbara Davidson
Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:
The area north of Leamington is popular with walkers and dog walkers. There is local wildlife which children can see first hand.
The road network needs to be looked at as more traffic will increase the pressure that exists.
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