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Gwrthwynebu

Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48632

Derbyniwyd: 09/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Rebecca Evenden

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

This land provides a haven for wildlife, walkers, children
It provides a clear distinction between Leamington and its surrounding villages
Exceptional circumstances for building on green belt have not been justified
There is non green belt land available to the south of Warwick/Leamington with better infrastructure
The proposed relief road would also destroy valuable countryside, communities and would lead to traffic problems on surrounding roads

Testun llawn:

I am writing to express my dismay and strong objection to your proposals to build on the greenbelt i...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48633

Derbyniwyd: 26/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Janet & John Rose

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Object to Old Milverton and Blackdown development.
NPPF requires special circumstances but none when sites south of Leamington identified in Core Strategy still available with infrastructure existing. M40 close and existing emplyment opportunities.
South of Leamington also has existing out of town shopping and good access to town centres.
Fact that south of Leamington not so attractive to developers is not special circumstances.
Developing in green belt would be detrimental to green lung and use agricultural land of great recreational value.at a time when govt. encouraging people to exercise.
Land fulfills purposes of green belt.
Many brownfield sites available.

Testun llawn:

We object to the proposed development in Old Milverton and Blackdown contained in Warwick Distri...

We object to the proposed development in Old Milverton and Blackdown contained in Warwick District Council's Preferred Options for the Local Plan, on the following grounds:
As the Government's National Planning Policy Framework requires there to be 'very Special circumstances' for development in the Green Belt, we cannot understand why W.D.C. is putting the above proposal forward when there was land identified in the '2009 Core Strategy' south of Leamington, land which is still available, easier to develop, and with a substantial amount of infrastructure, such as roads, to support the development. I tis close to the M40 and there are existing employment opportunities South of Leamington as well as existing out of town shopping facilities and good access to the two town centres. The previous plan ( 2009 Core Strategy ) is direct evidence that there are alternative areas for development.
The fact that land to the South of Leamington is not so attractive to the developers is, in our opinion, not a 'very special circumstance' to permit development in the green belt.
Developing in the green belt areas of Old Milverton and Blackdown would be very detrimental to the green lung of the area and use up land which has both good agricultural use and is of great recreational value to the local community. It is enjoyed by many cyclists, walkers, runners, and riders and at a time when the Government is encouraging people to take exercise to maintain fitness and health. The Government's National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that great importance is attached 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 Green belt set out in the NPPF and should therefore remain as open Greenbelt land as 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 Spa ( a historic town)
* Helps urban regeneration, by encouraging the recycling of derelict and other urban land

We do not believe there are 'special circumstances' for building in Old Milverton and Blackdown and feel very strongly that there are still many derelict town sites and brown areas which could be used to build affordable housing. Our fear is that building in Old Milverton and Blackdown will encourage developers to build luxury or upper value homes rather than affordable housing. We also fear that because there is so little infrastructure in these two areas that the building will not just be houses but schools, medical facilities, shops, and other necessary buildings and with all this will come the need to increase road access, all of which will dramatically change the nature of this part of Leamington Spa and create the 'urban sprawl' which the Government's NPPF is seeking to avoid.
We ask you to please reconsider your Preferred Options.

Gwrthwynebu

Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48637

Derbyniwyd: 10/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Dr M D Partridge

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

The proposals will lead to increased road building and diminution in air quality and peace and quiet
The proposals significantly narrow the gap between Leamington and Kenilworth

Testun llawn:

The frightening implications of the North Leamington Housing proposals have only just been expanded ...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48638

Derbyniwyd: 10/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Gus Marshall

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

This area was assessed as high value in terms of its contribution to the purpose of Green Belt that it should be retained as Green Belt land in line with the guidance set out in PPG2.
Para 7.32 of the Preferred Options is wrong in stating the characteristics of Blackdown are similar to Milverton. In fact the GB study makes a distrinction between the two saying "urban expansion into this area would be difficult to justify".
Previous consultations show overwhelming support for protecting green belt.
Non-green belt land should be used first and there is land outisde the green belt

Testun llawn:

Re: Warwick District Council New Local Plan Preferred Options May 2012
I wish to register my objecti...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48650

Derbyniwyd: 30/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Mr T Singh

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Objects to development of greenbelt land in North Leamington and Blackdown. Housing should be associated with employment opportunities which are located to the South of Warwick and Leamington. Travelling to these areas from preferred options sites 4 and 5 will exacerbate the already over congested road network. If development is intended to serve Coventry's housing needs this should be resolved in Coventry. The plan does not define the type of employment proposed on sites 4 and 5, the significant areas of brownfield sites should be brought forward first. Development could lead to further expansion into the greenbelt between Kenilworth and Leamington.The Council has failed to recognise the sustainability of villages where there is a need for higher populations to sustain certain facilities and provide affordable housing. A rethink of the potential within villages is needed if one is to give credance to localism and Parish Plans. There is no credibility to the Council's approach in favour of restricting development in the greenbelt when it is needed to fulfil the Preferred Options.

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48663

Derbyniwyd: 26/07/2012

Ymatebydd: B. J. Taylor

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

This area fulfils all five objectives for Greenbelt and this should be given more weight (NPPF)
This area prevents urban sprawl and merging of the towns - and preserves the charatcer of Old Milverton
The relief road would further destroy green belt and character
The land is Grade2 agricultural land and has high amenity and recreational value. It helps preserve the unique setting of Leamington
This area Non greenbelt land to the south of Leamington could be used, and is adjacent to infrastructure
The proposals are contrary to the NPPF and exceptional circumstances are not justified

Testun llawn:

I write to offer comments on the New Local Plan, for the development of new housing in the Leamingto...

I write to offer comments on the New Local Plan, for the development of new housing in the Leamington and Warwick District area.

I object to the proposed development in Old Milverton and Blackdown contained in Warwick District Councils' Preferred Options for the Local plan.

I do not believe the re-drawing of Greenbelt boundaries is either necessary or appropriate for housing development. I believe the Council has failed to adequately demonstrate the validity of their planning assumptions, and that the number of new houses required is significantly overstated.
The greenbelt land at Blackdown and Old Milverton fulfils all five objectives for Greenbelt, as laid out in the National Planning Policy Framework, to which Government attaches great importance. This should have been key to the Council's assessment of their proposals, yet appears to have been widely over-looked or purposefully ignored.

The maintenance of the existing greenbelt is essential, not only to prevent Urban Sprawl to the north of Leamington and the merging of the two distinct towns of Leamington and Kenilworth, but to prevent the destruction of the individuality and character of the hamlet of Old Milverton. This would be destroyed for ever if the development of land at Old Milverton were to be allowed, let alone the addition of the proposed relief road to be driven along the route of Milverton Lane to the A46. I have no confidence that, were such development to be allowed it would only be a matter of time before the suggested 'green wedge' to the west of the development would also receive planning permission, destroying forever the individuality of Leamington, Old Milverton, Leek Wooton and Kenilworth.
In its' current form, the plan also fails to safeguard the countryside from encroachment. The land in question at Old Milverton is Grade 2 agricultural land in productive use. As food security becomes ever more important socially, environmentally and economically, it is folly to allow development of productive farmland in the greenbelt when no extraordinary circumstances are present to warrant such action.
The greenbelt also helps to preserve the unique setting of Leamington, an historic Spa town of special character which has been preserved and nurtured until now.
The preservation of Greenbelt also promotes innovative regeneration of derelict and other urban land within the existing developed areas.

I am also concerned that the new plan differs widely from that proposed in the 2009 Core Strategy. In the 2009 proposals land to the south of Leamington was used, which is adjacent to existing infrastructure and not designated greenbelt. This land, identified as capable of sustaining more homes than those currently proposed for the Blackdown and Old Milverton greenbelt, is no longer utilised in the Council's 'New Plan'. Why not? The reason presented at a recent meeting I attended with planners and councillors was that it was not possible to re-route high pressure gas mains running through the area, and that we should 'spread the pain'. This is not a planning strategy. I find such justification shallow and completely unfounded.

The greenbelt land north of Leamington is also of huge local amenity value. I have used the land recreationally myself for over 30 years, and at present barely a day goes by when I do not traverse and enjoy the amenity of this land. Furthermore, even in the depths of winter, it is an unusual day if I do not encounter others using the land, watching and photographing the abundant and varied wildlife, walking, cycling, running, horse-riding and dog-walking.

The New Local Plan is ill-conceived, based on flawed housing requirement projections, and ignores the key principles of the National Planning Policy Framework in relation to the redefining of greenbelt boundaries.

The National Planning Policy Framework states that Greenbelt boundaries should only be altered in exceptional circumstances. There are alternative sites available to the Council, which are of a lesser amenity significance and are not designated greenbelt. For these and many further reasons, some of which I have alluded to in this letter, I suggest that there are no exceptional circumstances which outweigh the irreversible harm which would be caused to the whole area, and in particular to ancient and distinct towns and hamlets, by allowing the alteration of greenbelt boundaries in Old Milverton and Blackdown and by allowing development on this land.

I urge that this unwarranted destruction of greenbelt land be rejected outright.

The Council has failed to demonstrate the exceptional circumstances required to warrant the use of greenbelt land for development and the preferred options should be redrawn omitting the use of greenbelt land.

Gwrthwynebu

Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48666

Derbyniwyd: 30/10/2012

Ymatebydd: Martin and Stephanie Atkin

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Objects to development in the greenbelt at North Milverton and Blackdown. There is no credible case for such a radical change in policy given that little has changed since the 2009 Core Strategy. There are more appropriate areas of brown and white land which could be made available for housing instead of greenbelt. For example the Former Fords foundry could be used for housing instead of for a supermarket. There are few opportunities for residents to access open countryside in North Leamington for jogging, cycling etc. The greenbelt in Old Milverton and Blackdown fulfils the five purposes of the greenbelt and building within it contradicts other Preferred Options set out by the Council.

Testun llawn:

We are writing to oppose the District Council's plans to develop on greenbelt land as
outlined in th...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48671

Derbyniwyd: 26/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Catherine and Rob Pattenden

Nifer y bobl: 2

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

This area is important for recreation, particularly as there are few other open spaces
The proposals are likely to result in an over-provision of housing
Exceptional circumstances for removing green belt have not been justified - especially as alternative non-green belt sites are available.
Land to the south of the towns would be better because it is not green belt, it already has better infrastructure and it is close to employment

Testun llawn:

I am writing to raise my serious concerns about the proposed inclusion of current
green belt land to...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48672

Derbyniwyd: 26/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Jennie Clarke

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

The NPPF attaches great importance to Greenbelts and the aim of Greenbelt is to prevent urban sprawl by keeping land permanently open.

This area fulfils the 5 purposes of Greenbelt set out in the NPPF and should always remain open.

There are other sites which can be developed that are not in the Greenbelt - mainly in the south of Leamington.

As there are alternative sites, there are no exceptional circumstances to justify removing this land from the green belt

Testun llawn:

I am writing to object to the proposed development of Old Milverton and Blackdown, as described in W...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48675

Derbyniwyd: 31/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Adam Lee

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Objects to development on greenbelt land at Old Milverton and Blackdown. Nothing has changed since the 2009 Core Strategy so there is no justification for these fundamental changes. As there are alternative sites available there are no exceptional circumstances which the NPPF requires must be demonstrated to outweigh the harm of development.

Testun llawn:

I am writing to oppose the District Council's plans to develop on Green Belt Land as shown in their ...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48677

Derbyniwyd: 26/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Tim Burridge

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

This area has high amenity and recreational value and is productive agriculturl land.
There are alternative site available and therefore exceptional circumstance cannot be justified.
This area prevents urban sprawl and the green belt study conducted by the Council recognises its importance.
Out of town stores shoud not be included in the development.
The proposal will cause additional traffic and congestion and would make the roads less save.
The proposed new road would be expensive and damaging to the ecosystems
There are other sites that are not completed yet and brownfield is available.

Testun llawn:

I live just off the Old Milverton Road in Albert Street in Leamington Spa. I've lived here with my ...

I live just off the Old Milverton Road in Albert Street in Leamington Spa. I've lived here with my family for the last four years and really enjoy the area, it's proximity to the town centre, quiet roads for cycling with my daughter and open spaces and parks. I am very concerned to hear about plans to develop in the area and so am writing to you to record my objection. There are a number of different grounds which I've laid out below:

As far as I can tell from the information that I've seen the proposals will develop a large area of green belt land which is currently used extensively by me and others for relaxing. My family and I frequently walk across the paths to Old Milverton, last year making crumbles from the fruit in the hedgerows and cordial from the elderflower. Alternative open 'wild' spaces are some way away and so developing this land will certainly remove this valuable amenity and the opportunity to teach my children about nature (not to mention the productive agricultural land for the farmer).

As far as I can tell, according to the National Planning Policy Framework, this land is treated as greenbelt and shouldn't be developed unless no alternative sites can be found. However alternative brown field sites have been found, do exist and give better connections to both existing transport routes and the town centre. I understand that this option has not been fully considered because of the perceived need to spread development around, however I cannot see this a) as representing evidence based policy, and b) as exceptional circumstances required in the NPPF to develop green belt land. Indeed I believe development can only take place on green belt land where there are no feasible alternatives - but in this case the feasible alternatives have been identified, just not adequately considered. I understand that this area may be less attractive to developers because it is not such a desirable place to live, but I fail to see this as adequate special circumstances for building on green belt. One of the purposes of the land is to prevent sprawl and disturbance of the character of historic towns and villages - yet the proposal would do just that. Ultimately and most confusingly however, the proposals seem to ignore the studies undertaken by Warwick District Council which concluded these areas are of high green belt value.

I understand the development includes some new out of town stores. I cannot see how this sits with the policy so trumpeted by government of reinvigorating high streets. Indeed only last week I understand the high street in the south of Leamington secured a grant to aid development so how at the same time are there plans aimed at undermining this? The independent retailers which make Leamington and Warwick popular and useful places to shop will certainly suffer the most as their margins are far tighter than the high street chains and ultimately many may have to close, which would be a great loss to the high street and weaken the draw of them for visiting shoppers.

Additional traffic resulting from the development, to and from Leamington on the Old Milverton road would also make this a far more dangerous place to cycle along to the local schools and parks - the current traffic calming measures already do little to reduce traffic and keep it to the speed limit. Developing roads to dual carriageways will only serve to add further traffic congestion to to the Kenilworth Road and Blackdown roundabout, as well as spoiling the currently pretty access to Leamington. Adding an additional road junction to the A46 and associated relief road will only be useful to those who work outside of Leamington and Warwick and will not help to add money into the local economy. Additionally this road is to be created at vast expense, money which would be better spent on ensuring adequate public services, facilities and maintaining existing roads - not to mentions social care and other important public uses. Once built this road would not only invade the delicate ecosystem of the river Avon, but also serve as a marker up to which future developments would gradually creep.

Finally I cannot understand why:
a) these additional homes must be built - apparently purely to serve as a buffer in current plans. Confusing as there are current developments which are still not full and only partially developed, such as the old Potterton boiler site
b) why other existing brownfield sites could not be further developed to reinvigorate local communities and take advantage of what is currently wasteland. This should surely be the first option in all cases well before even approaching consideration of developing green belt. The only motivation I can see is ease and profit for a developer, a developer who has not interest in the long term view of an area and simply wishes to make as much money as possible. Hardly adequate reasoning for such a violation of our natural spaces.

I would be grateful if you could update me at all stages with this development proposal (and am slightly surprised that given the area in which I live is likely to be so significantly affected, I have had no communication from the council about these plans either directly or via local media).

Gwrthwynebu

Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48680

Derbyniwyd: 31/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Liz Garrett

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Objects to development of greenbelt land at Old Milverton and Blackdown. Nothing has changed since the 2009 Core Strategy so there cannot be any justification for these fundamental changes. There are other sites to the South of Leamington which were included in the 2009 Core Strategy
which already have employment opportunities and infrastructure. As there are alternative sites there are no exceptional circumstances as required by the NPPF to outweigh the harm of altering greenbelt boundaries in Old Milverton and Blackdown.

Testun llawn:

I am writing to oppose the District Council's plans to develop on Green Belt Land as shown in their ...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48682

Derbyniwyd: 26/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Kath Cleary

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

This area is an asset - enjoyed by many for its recreational and amenity value and should be protected for future generations

Testun llawn:

This is my letter of objection to building on green belt land in Blackdown and Old Milverton as show...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48683

Derbyniwyd: 26/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Helen Dormer

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Objects as green belt north of Leamington has recreational use. It is felt that the council has not demonstrated the 'exceptional circumstances' required to justify development on the green belt. Land south of COventry would represent an appropriate alternative location.

Testun llawn:

I would like to register my objection to your Preferred Options document, with the removal of land a...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48687

Derbyniwyd: 23/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Nera Lenden

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Object to proposed plans for Old Milverton District Councils's as suggested in the Preferred Options document - the land has great recreational value and is enjoyed by many local people.

Testun llawn:

Please accept this email as an objection to proposed plans in Old Milverton and Blackdown contained ...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48693

Derbyniwyd: 19/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Central Leamington Area Residents Association

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Specific objections relate to the destruction of green belt space for housing in North Leamington, leading to the loss of greenbelt; contribution towards coalescence with Kenilworth, impact on town character (Leamington Spa) and inappropriate levels of new road infrastructure.

Testun llawn:

This letter is the response of the Central Leamington Area Residents' Association to the District Pl...

This letter is the response of the Central Leamington Area Residents' Association to the District Plan as outlined on the WDC website. It comprises an overview and some specific objections.

In summary, we are profoundly dismayed by the overall tone of the plan. The proponents appear to have no concern for the very factors that define the appeal of Royal Leamington Spa. On the one hand It is a town in which people can easily live within short distances of the centre, and wish to do so because of the layout and facilities. On the other, particularly to the North, it has a defined boundary, defended by green belt status for many decades, and with roads that are in scale with the overall size of the town. For most of the day the roads across the whole town handle the motor traffic well, only being stressed during the commuting period.

The plan could hardly do more to destroy this balance. The investment in the planned new and widened roads, and enlarged junctions, will amount to many tens of £millions, all to try and make commuting by car more attractive. The actual effect will be to increase commuting traffic and merely move congestion from one place to another. The work would destroy the essence of the landscape across the town, not only on the greenbelt, as bigger roads and junctions take precious space from every other use. The proposed housing in North Leamington will add yet more motor traffic to this pressure, whilst ensuring the eventual obliteration of the space between Leamington and Kenilworth.

Our specific objections relate to the arbitrary destruction of green belt space for housing in North Leamington, including the following;
* There is already an allocation of housing land elsewhere.
* The north Leamington development would be a major contribution toward coalescence with Kenilworth
* There is not the infrastructure to support such development, and provision of new roads would in itself cause extensive destruction and disruption with the green belt space

We look forward to hearing of the withdrawal of these proposals, and would be glad to cooperate in discussions of alternatives in keeping with the policies for improving the attractiveness of the town centre for visitors and shopping, reduced car use and improved public transport.

Gwrthwynebu

Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48695

Derbyniwyd: 19/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Mr and Mrs K Shaw

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Objects to development on greenbelt north of Leamington Spa as the proposals:
- Do not prevent urban sprawl;
- Do not meet NPPF's very special circumstances requirements fordevelopment in the greenbelt;
- There are alternative areas for development which are not in the greenbelt;
- The proposed development areas north of Leamington are of high greenbelt value;
- The proposals would reduce the green lung between Leamington and Kenilworth;
- Remove an area of high amenity value; and
- Reduce the level of high quality agricultural land.

Testun llawn:

I have submitted several objections via the new local plan website , but further to this is a summar...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48699

Derbyniwyd: 18/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Gareth Hill

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Object to plans to build housing to the north of the town. Objections are based upon a loss of amenity and an area of high recreational value. The area also has no amenties to support the development and the building of a new 'village' is poorly conceived and would alter the area for worse.

Testun llawn:

I am writing to object to the plans to build housing on the area to the north of the town. My object...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48704

Derbyniwyd: 10/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Lucy Andrews

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Object to proposals to build housing on greenbelt at land North of Milverton. This would result in a loss of recreational and agricultural land. The character of the area would also change for the worse. There is also perfectly usable brownfield land to the south of Leamington, which could be used for housing.

Testun llawn:

I am shocked and appalled to hear about the planned proposals to develop green belt, land as a membe...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48711

Derbyniwyd: 12/07/2012

Ymatebydd: David Dimarco

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Object to development in North Leamington as it is vitally important for recreation and general outdoor use. Other land in the district (Heathcote area) has already been identified for development instead of this location. There is also likely to be an impact on traffic and drainage / sewage infrastructure. The scale of the development is also a major concern.

Testun llawn:

I would like to object to the proposed planning in North Leamington. The reason for my objection is ...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48715

Derbyniwyd: 17/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Mr. Paul Southall

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Object to development at Blackdown as it has high aesthetic value and there are no special circumstances demonstrated for development of this greenbelt area. Houses would be better built towards the south of Leamington which has better facilities and access to the road network. Development in this area will also set a precident for the continued erosion of greenbelt.

Testun llawn:

I would like to register my complaint around the current proposals to develop greenbelt land at Blac...

Gwrthwynebu

Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48723

Derbyniwyd: 18/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Heather Nicholls

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Object to proposals for development north of Leamington Spa within the greenbelt as there are no exceptional circumstances for this development. This would also result in the loss of valuable recreational and agricultural land. There are also preferable alternative sites to the south of Leamington.

Testun llawn:

I was present at the public meeting last night at Milverton Church.

The officers of the County C...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48729

Derbyniwyd: 18/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Mr & Mrs Andrew & Susan Strain

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Object to development of land north of Leamington for the following reasons:
- No special circumstances for development of greenbelt in this area;
- Other areas towards the south of Leamington are more suitable for development because of good access and facilities (this was also supported by WDD policy);
- the area is much valued as a 'green lung' with high recreational and agricultural value
- development will absorb Old Milverton, and
- there will be an increase in traffic congestion.

Testun llawn:

as local residents, living in the Milverton area of Leamington Spa since 1982, we appreciate, and ar...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48736

Derbyniwyd: 18/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Peter Nicholls

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Object to the development of greenbelt in this area because:
- there are no exceptional circumstances for development in line with the requirements of the NPPF;
- the area is of great agricultural and recreational value;
- It will cause flooding problems;
- it will upset the current balance in the size of conurbations, and
it will offer no incentive for developers to develop less desirable locations.

Testun llawn:

I have studied the facts and was present at the public meeting last night at Milverton Church.

Fi...

I have studied the facts and was present at the public meeting last night at Milverton Church.

Firstly I would like to say that the officers and of the Council were listened to at length and given every opportunity to state their case but they have not convinced me at all to be in favour of this plan.

I am not against further house building in the locality at all, but I have severe reservations about the estimate of houses needed for the future and certainly where those houses and associate developments should be situated.

In brief:
1. It became clear from an elderly speaker from the audience, that the projections of so many houses being required is not based on any proper use of statistics and something better has to be done than just extrapolate current and recent population ingress into the area as a straight line upwards. In fact I understand that trends in the recent past have indicated that there will not be such a need for more houses in the area.
2. Green Belt is supposed to be inviolate, except in exceptional circumstance. These are not exceptional circumstances and there are white belt sites to the south of Leamington that are available. These I understand were earmarked for development in the earlier plan (2009/2010 was it?). At the meeting the supporters of the plan said that there was no infrastructure there or that it could not be put there. I find that hard to believe and from the floor of the meeting we were told that the developer concerned has stated that the infrastructure can easily be put in. I think that the infrastructure for the developments you propose to the north of Leamington would be much more difficult and expensive.
3. The areas proposed for development contain prime farmland that would be lost for ever. Furthermore, we all know the importance of this for the continuance of food supplies for future generations. One of the proposers seemed to look down on objectors, telling them that "Green Belt" is not the same a "Farming Land". A lot of us knew that anyway but such statements show a lack of respect for the knowledge and intelligence of the objectors
1. The area concerned is much used by local people, and other Warwick and Leamington residents, for recreational activities and this would be lost for ever. Assertions by proposers at the meetings that there would be some sort of arrangement with green corridors is not the same at all.
2. Flooding :The proposed new road (£29 million was it at current estimates ?) and all the rest of it will upset the current balance of water dispersal in the are with consequent damage to properties. I thought we had learnt, but obviously not.
3. The development will upset the current balance in size between Warwick, Leamington and Kenilworth and will tend towards forming a large conurbation, with Coventry.
4. The assertion was made that if this scheme is not approved then a "Government Inspector" will not allow a smaller one. I find that hard to believe given the aforementioned points, especially point 1 above: How do we know as many houses as are envisaged would be required. The idea that if no agreement were reached then developers could "pick off" individual site does not ring true. They would still have Green Belt rules to deal with , and of course, the local people affected.
In fact if this scheme were to go ahead it would give no incentive to developers and others to make use of what other, more suitable land, we have got available for any development required.

The Council needs "exceptional circumstances" to build on Green Belt land. These exceptional circumstances do not exist.
I have grave doubts about the validity of the model used to project future housing needs. This is especially so given the parlous economic state that we are in and will be in for some years.
While some more housing must be planned for, it is a grave mistake to go this far. Once it happened there would be no going back.
What is envisaged clearly goes right against the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework and I object most strongly

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48744

Derbyniwyd: 18/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Mr. Guy Boulding

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Object to development on this site as the harm to the greenbelt outweighs the benefits. Land previously identified towards the south of Leamington is a better option which also has infrastructure to support it. Higher developer profit is not a valid reason to build in the greenbelt.

Testun llawn:

"Very special circumstances" are required by The Government's National Planning Policy Framework for...

"Very special circumstances" are required by The Government's National Planning Policy Framework for there to be development in the Green Belt and for the harm created to be outweighed by the benefit. That there is nowhere else for the homes to be built is cited as the special circumstances. The previous plan adopted by Warwick District Council (the "2009 Core Strategy") identified land South of Leamington for development. The assessment performed by Warwick District Council shows that this land is easier to develop and already has a substantial amount of infrastructure to support it. It is close to the M40 and there are existing employment opportunities South of Leamington. The reasons for not considering this now are stated that there is not as higher profit expected for the developers.

I'm afraid the era of the quick building buck has gone. A sustainable approach to land use needs to be taken in general in the UK due to the limitation of space as we are a small densely populated island. Other, much bigger countries such as France and the US seem to value their space more and come up with more innovative solutions: Sinking multi storey car parks below ground to use the space above for open space and mixed used accommodation, this would free up several acres of land in Leamington centre alone allowing houses to be built where existing infrastructure can be used or improved benefitting many. Higher density solutions need to be used. There are in the UK an appalling number of "empties" which are vacant properties that are not lived in as highlighted by Architect George Clarke in his recent TV series. We cannot continue with such short sightedness as to continue to eat up swathes of this beautiful countryside with more building and more rail (HS2) "solutions" these do not address the cause or provide a viable long term solution as there is no going back once the land has gone. Yes, these are more expensive solutions but what price do we put on our countryside and it's future, it is so much of what England is, that the opening ceremony of the Olympics is depicting it! The era of a quick buck has gone and developers need to know that we will not continue to develop and expand town boundaries.

Our towns of Leamington, Warwick & Kenilworth have suffered in the recession and as a result there are disused shops, disused pubs, disused business premises, disused garages, disused schools and many "out of town" poor quality shopping complexes with little footfall. A more innovative approach needs to be taken here - turning some of these premises into residential use, they already have a lot of the required infrastructure, if this is inappropriate turn them back in to green fields, woodlands and parks. We should protect the remaining greenbelt at all cost, it is a finite and incredibly valuable resource, we should not just delay proposals to build on it but simply never allow any development of it, it is not a sustainable solution and what legacy do that leave to our children and grandchildren.
A "buffer" of 1400 homes has been included in the number of houses Warwick District Council believes will be necessary between now and 2026. There is no need to include the land at Old Milverton and Blackdown in the proposals if this "buffer" is removed from the assumptions.

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48753

Derbyniwyd: 18/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Mr and Mrs Earnest & Lynn Welbourne

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Object to development proposals for North Leamington as the green belt should be protected for recreational amenity, protect the character of the area and to stop urban sprawl. There are no exceptional circumstances to develop in this area. Brownfield land should come first for development and building in this area may exacerbate flooding problems and hamper the retail sector in Leamington.

Testun llawn:

We would like to register the strongest objections to the proposed North Leamington Development, con...

We would like to register the strongest objections to the proposed North Leamington Development, contained in the Local Plan. Our reasons are several, as follows:

* The designation of areas of Green Belt was done for a reason and that reason has not changed. It is not possible to put a price on the amenity value of having ready access to green areas for walkers and people enjoying other recreational pursuits. These enrich the human experience and must never be sacrificed unadvisedly. This area is extremely blessed with wild life, which will be obliterated by the proposed development. When will we realise that we should be responsible custodians of our environment, not despoilers? Surely the destruction of rain forests provides enough evidence that there is no going back, once the vandalism has been perpetrated! The Green Belt must be preserved.

* One of the principles of Green Belt strategy was to avoid urban sprawl - the current proposals clearly ignore this and would destroy the distinctive character of the areas affected. They also constitute the "thin end of a wedge", in contravention of the strategy to avoid urban sprawl.

* As populations grow there is obviously a need for additional housing. However, we have a sacred trust to pass onto succeeding generations the kind of environment that encapsulates the very reasons why people choose to come to live here.

* It is fundamental that we make maximum use of existing brown field sites before considering any incursion into areas designated as Green Belt. These should be exhaustively pursued and utilised to the maximum. We must not allow the easy profits of developers to influence our longer term obligation to preserve what is good about our environmental inheritance.

* There is no convincing evidence that these proposals prove to be "the very exceptional circumstances" required by the National Planning Policy Framework.

* It is important that we encourage local people to shop within the Leamington area and preserve the special nature of the retail shopping experience. Independent shops are currently having severe problems in remaining profitable; we must aim to increase the variety of retail outlets to bring prosperity and vitality to the area and improve existing parking facilities. Any additional difficulties in accessing the town will inevitably drive people to use "out of town" facilities.

* There have been instances of flooding in some of the areas included in the proposals. Further concreting of land on the scale proposed will exacerbate these possibilities, unless significant expense is incurred in avoidance schemes and huge infrastructure changes, which will blight what is treasured today.

* In an age when "transparency" is a watchword for the activities of government and public authorities, at least the Executive Summary of the Local Plan, produced in May 2012, should have been circulated in hard copy form promptly to all residents affected. Posting on-line documentation alone gives the impression of a local authority that wants to exclude a proportion of the population and to railroad its proposals, with scant regard for the wishes of residents who support the area and pay their community charge.

We believe that the Local Plan is very bad for this area and we hope that wiser councils will prevail by those who wish Leamington to prosper in the long term. We, therefore urge that the current proposals be rejected.

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48785

Derbyniwyd: 14/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Mr Michael Kelsey

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Object to developing large areas of greenbelt - no exceptional circumstances and would lead to a loss of:
- a valued recreational area
- an important green lung function
- valuable agricultural land
South Leamington is a better option for development with the possibility of a transport hub and supporting infrastructure.

Testun llawn:

An era of austerity dictates that profligacy can no longer be tolerated. Spending constraints are a
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Atodiadau:

MK_Objection.pdf (52.47 KB)

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48788

Derbyniwyd: 18/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Mr Jonathan Lander

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Object to proposed development at North Leamington because it contravenes each of the five purposes of the green belt:

- It encourages urban sprawl and retail development
- It reduces the "green lung" between Leamington and Kenilworth to less than 11/2 miles encouraging the merging of these two towns
- It encourages encroachment the countryside
- It will destroy the setting and the special characteristics of Kenilworth and Leamington each of which has great historic interest

In addition, this area is of huge recreational / agricultural value and land to the south of Leamington is a better development option.

Testun llawn:

I write to register my views on Warwick District Council's Preferred Options for its Local Plan publ...

Atodiadau:

Jonathan Lander.pdf (392.53 KB)

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48792

Derbyniwyd: 26/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Barbara and Nigel Hutchinson

Nifer y bobl: 2

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Detrimental impact on the charatcer and integrity of the unique northern approaches to Leamington.
Detrimental impact on the recreatiional value of this well used area.
New and improved roads will also change the character of north Leamington as will the additional traffic.
South Leamington could benefit from a sensitive and well considered accommodation of housing - the area needs a serious investment. Infrastructure is already in place

Testun llawn:

We are both residents of South town who have lived in Leamington for over 30 years, both in north Le...

We are both residents of South town who have lived in Leamington for over 30 years, both in north Leamington and currently South of the town.
We were and are always aware of the particular character and personality of the town, it's buildings, it's green spaces, avenues of trees and access to the surrounding countryside.

Leamington is a particularly beautiful town which has preserved much of it's individuality and historic integrity and attracts a lot of people.
The northern approach from Kenilworth has retained an elegance which continues into the town while both Stoneleigh and Old Milverton have a country approach which is in keeping with the rural locations.
Old Milverton is accessible from Northumberland Road via the footpath and People use it constantly as a leisurely, countryside, route from Leamington to Old Milverton and beyond to Guys Cliffe in northern Warwick. It is an facility which is an obvious and well enjoyed asset to the area.

Our concerns are that the proposed plans for development as outlined will have the effect of changing the integrity of the northern approaches to Leamington and create a suburban aspect with the visual impact and uniqueness of the the Leamington approach being destroyed. Similarly the eroding of farming land between north Leamington and Old Milverton would have a negative effect of Old Milverton's particular historic character as any significant increase in building habitation in the north of town will require an extensive expansion of the existing network of roads in order to accommodate the increase in traffic thereby damaging the qualities that keep North Leamington roads so special.

We think that South Leamington could benefit from a sensitive and well considered accommodation of housing, without the effect of engulfing Bishop's Tachbrook. The area needs a serious investment and revitalisation and this is an opportunity to drive its development. A good transport infrastructure already exists in the area, with fast road links via the A46 in both directions and the M40 motorway.
Railway stations already exist in Leamington and at Warwick Parkway, neither of which would draw traffic through the centre of town. It seems sensible that the main thrust of any development should be to the benefit of the south Leamington area.

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48801

Derbyniwyd: 30/06/2012

Ymatebydd: Mr & Mrs Stuart & Katherine Ungless

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Objects to development on greenbelt land to the north of Leamington at Old Milverton and Blackdown. Can see the need for new housing to help the economy grow but does not believe there are proven exceptional circumstances to permit the development of greenbelt land particularly as there are other suitable sites previously identified by WDC which require less spending on infrastructure.
Would result in the loss of publicly accessible open space used as a valuable amenity area for walking, jogging etc important as part of acheiving healthy lifestyles. It also provides an important habitat for a range of wildlife. The NPPF outlines that the purpose of the greenbelt is to prevent urban sprawl however if these areas are developed it would lead to the merging of Leamington, Old Milverton, Hill Wootton and Kenilworth in the future which is even more likely if Kenilworth is to expand southwards. This coalescence would lead to the eventual loss of the individual towns and villages distinct identities. Infrastructure would be unable to cope and the proposed Northern Relief road would result in additional destruction of the countryside.

Testun llawn:

We are writing to object to Warwick District Council's proposed Local Plan Preferred Options (May 20...

We are writing to object to Warwick District Council's proposed Local Plan Preferred Options (May 2012) which effectively allows the development of 1980 new homes on designated Green Belt land to the north of Leamington, on sites at Old Milverton and Blackdown.
Whilst we can see the need for new housing to help the local economy grow, we do not believe that there are proven `exceptional circumstances' as required by national guidelines to permit the development of Green Belt land, particularly as there are other suitable sites which have already been identified by WDC as "suitable for development" and which require less spending on the infrastructure to support this development. Such land exists off Europa Way and south of Bishops Tachbrook. In our opinion the Preferred Options paper does not provide the evidence required under the National Planning Policy Framework to permit the proposed Green Belt development. The loss of publicly accessible open spaces in these two areas would deprive North Leamington of a valuable amenity area used by large numbers of local residents for dog walking, jogging, cycling and walking. These are all activities which are being promoted at both national and local levels in an effort to encourage more healthy and active lifestyle choices. These areas are also a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife including birds, small mammals (including bats), insects and hedgerow plants.
The NPFF clearly outlines that the purpose of a protected Greenbelt is to prevent urban sprawl. If these areas of land to the north of Leamington were to be developed this could lead to the merging of Leamington, Old Milverton, Hill Wotton and Kenilworth in the future. This would be even more likely if the proposed plan allows for Kenilworth to expand southwards. This coalescence would lead to the eventual loss of the individual towns and villages distinct identities.
The current infrastructure would be unable to cope with the proposed new development and WDC's solution in the form of the North Leamington Relief Road would result in additional destruction of the countryside around Old Milverton.
For these reasons we believe that the plan is flawed and contrary to the government National Policy Planning Framework.