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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48457

Derbyniwyd: 24/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Mr. Timothy Greasley

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Strongly object to the proposed development at Blackdown, which is of great recreational value to the local community. This greenbelt fulfils the five purposes set of the NPPF and there are other sites which can be developed that are not in greenbelt - these sites are mainly to the south of Leamington. There are no exceptional circumstances that outweigh the harm caused by altering the greenbelt boundary.

Testun llawn:

I would like to register my strong objection to the proposed development in Old Milverton and Blackd...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48459

Derbyniwyd: 25/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Ms Beatriz Martin

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Understand need for new houses, but object on Green Belt land.
Suitable/available areas outside Green belt south of Leamington, already identified.
No exceptional circumstances when there is already genuine alternatives where there is enough infrastructure and employment.
NPPF states purpose of Green Belt is to prevent urban sprawl.
Current infrastructure not sufficient to support new development.
Plans for Relief Road at cost of £28 millions , is unacceptable and diverts resources from areas where public investment needed.
Disproportionate housing need.
Leamington and Kenilworth will merge, losing individual identities.

Testun llawn:

- Although I do understand the need to build new houses in Leamington , I strongly object the propos...

- Although I do understand the need to build new houses in Leamington , I strongly object the proposal for development on Green Belt land , as I believe there are suitable and available areas outside the Green belt , more specifically to the east of the A452 ( Europa Way) and south of Heathcote towards Bishop Tachbrook , areas already identified as available land by the Council itself .

- I do not believe Warwick District Council has demonstrated any exceptional circumstances to build on Green Belt land when there is already genuine alternatives and land available for development in South Leamington , an area where there is also enough infrastructure and employment to support the growth. The National Planning Policy Framework clearly states that one of the purposes of Green Belt protection is to prevent urban sprawl, but this is exactly what the proposal is doing.

- the current infrastructure in North Leamington is not sufficient to support the new development , and the current plans to build the Northern Leamington Relief Road , at an estimated cost of £28 millions , is unacceptable and a waste of tax payers money . The infrastructure is already available in South Leamington and the construction of the Relief Road will just divert the resources from other areas where we really need some public investment .

-the amount of new houses proposed seem to be disproportional , with the Council using projections from a past period of exceptional growth , but even if we agree with the projections , the units proposed for the green belt land could be deleted without causing any deficit.

- if the development goes ahead , due to the amount of new houses planned beyond the current north edge of the town, Leamington and Kennilworth will pretty much merge in the future , losing our individual town's identity. This needs to be avoided at all cost and as town planners it is your responsibility to protect it.

In summary , I believe the council has failed to demonstrate any exceptional circumstances set out by the NPPF to permit development in the Green Belt of North Leamington. There is sufficient available land in South Leamington where the houses can be built without impacting the green belt land , the area is supported by existing employment and infrastructure so there would be no need to spend huge amounts of money on building a Relief Road and we will avoid merging with Kennilworth and losing our town identity.

I really hope these objections are taken seriously into account before proceeding any further with the plan.

Gwrthwynebu

Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48461

Derbyniwyd: 24/07/2012

Ymatebydd: mr dave wilkins

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Wish to object to proposals to build 2000+ new houses in the North Leamington area. There are other possible sites outside the greenbelt which could be used instead.
Areas of natural beauty and reserves for endangered wildlife will be destroyed and public footpaths disrupted.

Testun llawn:

I wish to register my objections to the proposal to build 2,000+ new houses in the North Leamington ...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48463

Derbyniwyd: 26/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Felicity Kane

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Object to greenbelt development at Blackdown which provides all that a greenbelt should and has infinite worth to both the local community and further afield. Can not see any exceptional circumstances to justify the plan and also notes that land is still available to the south of Leamington.

Testun llawn:

I am writing to object to Warwick District Council's Preferred Options plan for the local area.

I ...

I am writing to object to Warwick District Council's Preferred Options plan for the local area.

I am a new resident to Warwickshire, having moved to Leamington Spa at Easter. I was attracted to the area because of the historic nature of the town and also its fantastic rural surroundings. The idea that both of these appealing aspects are to be compromised leaves me considering my future in this town.

I attended the Old Milverton Parish Council meeting on Monday 16th July at which Bill Hunt stated that the Council's "preferred options" are sustainable. In line with UK Sustainable Development Strategy, 2005, he quoted the definition of sustainable development; 'the aim [...] is to ensure that people can meet basic needs and enjoy a better quality of life without compromising the quality of life of future generations'. I fail to see how this applies to the new proposals in any way at all. Building on the greenbelt land will compromise the quality of life of future generations in every manner possible. I believe that the merging of some of Warwickshire's best towns and villages will lead to poorer urban environments, whilst the destruction to the countryside is unthinkable. The area of land at Old Milverton and Blackdown provides all that a greenbelt should and has infinite worth to both the local community and further afield. It is fun as well as functional, and used by residents and visitors alike to walk, run, ride, cycle, explore and play.

There is on-going reference to the 'exceptional circumstances' which justify this plan and yet I strongly object to their existence. According to Warwick District Council the special circumstances are that there is no other location for this development. Even being new to the area and without knowing the details, I understand that there was a viable alternative in South Leamington. The '2009 Core Strategy' was at the time the "preferred option" - what has changed since then? The land is still available and crucially the homes and other amenities could be built on brown and white field sites, not greenbelt. In the South of Leamington there is the existing infrastructure and the proximity to employment that these new plans will lack. Claims that the road network in South Leamington would be unable to cope appears to be unfounded and without real evidential support.

The council has asked for people to come up with alternative ideas so please hear them. I fear that the term 'preferred option' is just a pseudonym for 'our decided plan'. I urge you to open the consultation process wider and really listen, absorb public feedback and develop a number of truly viable possibilities.

The greenbelt is a valuable public space and an asset to Leamington Spa, Warwickshire and the country. Please note my opposition, and that of others. Rethink you plans to develop on Green Belt Land.

Gwrthwynebu

Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48465

Derbyniwyd: 26/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Rob & Donna Clifton

Nifer y bobl: 2

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Object to development at Blackdown which has great recreational value to the local community. The NPPF places great emphasis on protecting greenbelt and this site fulfils the 5 purposes of greenbelt. There are other sites which can be developed mainly to the south of Leamington that are not in the Greenbelt. There are no exceptional circumstances to the development of greenbelt in this area.

Testun llawn:

I object to the proposed development in Old Milverton and Blackdown contained in Warwick District Co...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48468

Derbyniwyd: 26/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Mrs Margaret Bailes

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

The results of WDC's Green Belt study which scored Blackdown highly have been ignored. If Green Belt development is necessary lower scoring land should be used.

Testun llawn:

This is my response to the New Local Plan Preferred Options Consultation

Number of homes
I have ...

This is my response to the New Local Plan Preferred Options Consultation

Number of homes
I have read the relevant material on how you calculate that 10,800 new homes will be required in Warwick District over the next 15 years, at a rate of 550 per year. I note that in your consultation questionnaire of 2011 the majority of respondents preferred the option of a lower number of houses per year, fearing overdevelopment and coalescence among other concerns, but it seems these views are being ignored. I would also question the figures predicting a growth in 'high level' and managerial jobs and wonder what and where these jobs are going to be. What jobs are those occupying affordable or low cost housing going to be doing?
Green Belt
The National Planning Policy Framework requires that development on Green Belt land should only be allowed in 'very special circumstances' which Warwick District Council maintains exist here. I would question this and note that you propose to 'alter Green Belt boundaries in line with development sites described'. You acknowledge that 'The Green Belt ... seeks to stop urban sprawl that would harm the open nature and rural character of the open countryside around the towns and the urban areas of the West Midlands', and yet 43% of preferred option sites are on Green Belt land.
In 2009 after substantial investigation and public consultation WDC adopted a development plan, for slightly more homes than the present proposals, which did not require release of Green Belt land. What has changed between 2009 and now? Most noticeably the land to the east of Radford Semele and Grove Farm that was in the 2009 plan has now been removed, in the case of Radford, because of gas pipelines and at Grove Farm because of coalescence with Bishops Tatchbrook. Why is coalescence with Bishops Tachbrook, which is outside the Green Belt, more important than coalescence with Leek Wootton and Kenilworth or the fact that Blackdown will be joined to Leamington? Why has the land at Radford been rejected when the gas pipelines did not pose a barrier to the previous plan?

The results of WDC's Green Belt study which scored Old Milverton and Blackdown highly have been ignored. If Green Belt development is necessary lower scoring land should be used.

Preferred Options and size of developments
According to WDC the Preferred Options have to be, and are apparently, supported by strong evidence. I would like to know what this evidence is.
WDC has presented a preferred plan rather than consulting on options. No options have been presented to the public for consultation. Who has suggested the proposed sites? Has WD carried out its own survey of possible sites, or have all the sites been proposed by developers? Apparently, these sites have become available because landowners wish to sell. Developers are very persistent with their offers to buy land and I'm sure some land owners could easily be persuaded to sell if they stood to make a substantial sum of money.

Some of the proposed developments are huge. 1600 on preferred site 3 would constitute a large village on its own and will merge with site 2, making a total of 2700 houses. This is an enormous development and would require a huge amount of infrastructure. It would not be part of either Warwick or Leamington, but would be a separate community therefore not integrated into either town. Sites 4 and 5 also represent a huge development, much of it on Green Belt.

The Thickthorn development in Kenilworth is also very large at 770 homes for the size of the town. Kenilworth underwent considerable expansion in the 1950s - 1980s; should it be further expanded to such an extent? Also, how was this site decided upon? Much of it is on Green Belt and farmland and includes a nature reserve which would be swallowed up by surrounding houses. It too would not be an integral part of the town. I do not live immediately near it but it does concern me that such a development would be so near the A46, the noise from which we can hear quite clearly from our garden. I don't think building business premises alongside the A46 would lessen the noise much for those living there. A new primary school and other facilities are proposed for this development. Why not build extra houses in some of the villages which could afford to expand and already have schools etc. Leek Wootton is a case in point where the school was once under threat of closure could take an increase in pupils.

Transport
It is estimated that £50,000,000 will be needed to improve roads. Where is this to come from? Regarding the road links between Kenilworth and Leamington, does this mean making the A452 a dual carriageway? This scheme was rejected a few years ago after a successful campaign and the realisation that it was not really needed to alleviate a minor problem of congestion twice a day. It provides a very pleasant green corridor between the two towns and should not be spoilt. Access to and from the Thickthorn development at one end of the A452 and to and from the Blackdown and Lillington developments at the other end would result in a massive increase in traffic. However, a dual carriageway would still lead to congestion at the entrance to either town as it funnelled into a single lane. A dual carriageway linking the A452 with the A46 would cut across a swathe of countryside and spoil the village of Old Milverton.
Communication
I am concerned that many people in Kenilworth are unaware that there has been this consultation period even if they are aware of the Local Plan. It is not enough to assume that everyone reads the local press as many do not, and most people would not be looking at your website unless they were aware of this plan and therefore there was something to look at. There has been some limited information in the library but for most of the time this was tucked away round a corner and I had to ask where it was. I know there have been various meetings but these were not well publicised. The exhibition in Kenilworth Library was staged only a week before the end of the consultation period and again there was little publicity. In the interests of transparency, surely every household should have been leafleted about this very important plan, not just people who had already responded to the questionnaire or registered on your website? I hope the next consultation will be better publicised.
I have other concerns but these are the main ones. Please listen to the views and concerns of the people and don't force this plan on us without giving us alternative options to consider.

Gwrthwynebu

Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48477

Derbyniwyd: 23/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Mr Tim Perkin

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Objects to development at Old Milverton and Blackdown. The land has great recreational value, enjoyed by cyclists, runners, riders and walkers. The area fulfils the 5 purposes of greenbelt as set out in the NPPF and should remain as such forever. There are other sites to the south of Leamington outside the greenbelt which were included in the previous 2009 Core Strategy and where employment opportunities and infrastructure already exist. No exceptional circumstances have been demonstrated to justify development in the greenbelt.

Testun llawn:

I object to the proposed development in Old Milverton and Blackdown contained in Warwick District Co...

I object to the proposed development in Old Milverton and Blackdown contained in Warwick District Councils's Preferred Options for the Local plan.
This land has great recreational value to the local community. It is 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.

The Government's National Planning Policy Framework requires there to be "very special circumstances" for development in the Green Belt. It also requires the harm caused to the Green Belt by the development to be outweighed by the benefit of the development. According to Warwick District Council the special circumstances are that there is nowhere else for the homes to be built.
However, in the "2009 Core Strategy" (the previous plan adopted by Warwick District Council) land south of Leamington (not in Green Belt), was identified and is still available, 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 (roads etc) to support the development, and the new residents who will live there. It is 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 town centres.
Therefore, the previous plan (the 2009 Core Strategy) is direct evidence that there are alternative areas for development other than the Green Belt and that the "special circumstances" put forward by Warwick District Council are wrong.
Warwick District Council argues that the land in the South of Leamington is not as attractive to developers because concentration of development in that area may result in the developers making less profit. Consideration of the developers' financial gain is not a "very special circumstance" to permit unnecessary development in the Green Belt.

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48481

Derbyniwyd: 20/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Eliot Brooks

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

More suitable land exists for development and the Green Belt is a good location for recreation

Testun llawn:

I strongly object to the proposals to build in the Greenbelt in Old Milverton and Blackdown near War...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48485

Derbyniwyd: 20/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Lesley Johnson

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

The Greenbelt land has great recreational value and is enjoyed by many.
Development would be detrimental to the character and rural environment.
The Greenbelt serves to prevent urban sprawl and should remain in place.
It prevents sprawl, prevents merging of Leamington and Kenilworth, safeguards countryside from encroachment, preserves character and encourages regeneration.

Sites identified south of Leamington in 2009 should be used.
Infrastructure would have to be improved and extra traffic would cause problems.
No exceptional circumstances exist for developing in Greenbelt.

Testun llawn:

I object to the proposed development in Old Milverton and Blackdown contained in Warwick District Co...

I object to the proposed development in Old Milverton and Blackdown contained in Warwick District Council's Preferred Options for the Local plan.
This land has great recreational value to the local community. It is enjoyed by many runners, riders, walkers, cyclists and allotment keepers. It provides a countryside environment close to the centres of Leamington and Warwick Both the proposed building development and the "Northern Relief Road" would substantially reduce the amount of land that is available to be enjoyed and have a detrimental impact on the ambience and hence the amenity value of the land. Turning some of it into a maintained park land would detract from, rather than enhance, its value.
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.
Old Milverton is one of the last surviving villages close to Leamington that has not been absorbed into the greater conurbation. If the proposals go ahead, it is only a matter of time before it is also absorbed by Leamington.
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.
Turning the A452 between Leamington and Kenilworth into dual carriageway will not help traffic flows. At peak times the delays on the A452 result from commuters wanting access to the town centres. Building nearly 3000 houses north of Leamington will simply increase the congestion. The dual carriageway will have a detrimental effect on the picturesque northern gateway to Leamington and southern gateway to Kenilworth. A "Northern Relief Road" (budgeted cost £28M) is not required. Traffic flows tend to be north to south rather than east to west. The road will serve no purpose other than to take new home owners quickly on to the A46.
Warwick District Council has added nearly 1400 homes to the number that it anticipates will be required so as to include a "buffer" in the forecasts. If this buffer is removed from the forecast, there is no need to include the land at Old Milverton and Blackdown in the proposals.
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.
Please reconsider your Preferred Options.

Gwrthwynebu

Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48489

Derbyniwyd: 23/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Carolyn Miller

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Objects to development at Thickthorn and on Land north of Leamington. Understands housing is needed but doesnt consider that the amount is as proposed due to the large number of empty houses unaccounted for. Is concerned about the amount of traffic this development would generate as well as the loss of valuable greenbelt and agricultural land. Land south of Leamington would be a better location as there is an existing road network which could be upgraded more cheaply than a new northern relief road. Converting the A452 into a dual carridgeway will not help traffic flow through Kenilworth.

Testun llawn:

I wish to register my objection to the proposed building of 770 new homes in the Thickthorn area of ...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48490

Derbyniwyd: 26/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Amandip Kaur Kandola

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Strongly oppose building on green belt land at Blackdown. The NPPF requires very special circumstances for development in the greenbelt. These special circumstances include: when there is no other land options for housing. However land to the south of Leamington is available for development and has a substantial amount of infrastructure to support it. The green belt helps prevent sprawl, provides an aesthetically pleasing green lung between Leamington and Kenilworth and has substantial amenity value.

Testun llawn:

I wish to vigourously object to the building on green belt land in Blackdown and Old Milverton.

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48498

Derbyniwyd: 24/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Mr Chris Mellard

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

NPPF states Government attaches great importance to Greenbelts and fundamental aim is to prevent urban sprawl.
Land fulfils 5 purposes of Greenbelt.
Greenbelt boundaries should only be altered in exceptional circumstances. Consideration of the developers' financial opportunity not a "very special circumstance".
Land has recreational value.
Proposed development and relief road would have detrimental impact.
From evidence base no clear case for developing on Greenfield site and rational for number of homes is not provided.
Other sites mainly to the south of Leamington can be developed with existing employment opportunities and infrastructure.
Close to M40/out of town shopping facilities and good access to town centres.
Relief Road not required. Traffic flows north to south.
Turning A452 into dual carriage way will not help traffic flows.
Rail access not convenient in proposed area.

Testun llawn:

1) The NPPF Guidelines

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that the Government at...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48507

Derbyniwyd: 26/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Fiona Tansey

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

The proposed land is designated as Green belt, and no exceptional circumstances have been demonstrated as to why the land should be encroached upon in such a manner as the building of several hundred houses. There are better alternatives to build housing closer to amenities. The area already suffers from a lack of facilities / amenities.

Testun llawn:

I write to register my objection to the Old Milverton and Blackdown development in Warwick District ...

I write to register my objection to the Old Milverton and Blackdown development in Warwick District Council's local plan.

My reasons for objecting are as follows:

* The proposed land is designated as Green belt, and no exceptional circumstances have been demonstrated as to why the land should be encroached upon in such a manner as the building of several hundred houses.

* With the addition of hundreds of houses in one area, the inevitable concequence is double the amount of cars (each household will have up to or more than 2 cars). Simply building another road, over yet more greenbelt, will not syphon those cars away from the narrow lanes of Old Milverton and Blackdown. These lanes will become dangerous rat runs and take away the intrinsic peace and quiet of the area.

* There are alternative areas of land, closer to existing amenities, which would negate the need for an ugly and cramped housing estate, and would provide a way of making sure WDC fulfilled any need to provide extra housing. Why not build on these brown spaces and provide them with green spaces for leisure and relaxation instead of shoe horning yet more small boxy houses into a place already providing leisure and public access for hundreds of people.

* The Greenbelt also comprises excellent and productive farmland which has provided a living to families over the years. The compulsary purchase, or denying the farmer his rights to farm this land, would deny him the right to make a living, thus forcing yet another working farm to the brink of closure. Farming methods such as early crops under plastic would be the only profitable way to carry on, a method wich is not only pesticide and insecticide heavy, but an eyesore to look at. Productive farmland should never have to be sacrificed over more suitable land for the building of houses.

* Old Milverton and Blackdown are already satelite villages with little or no public transport, no shops, post offices, pubs, or facilities such as gas, fast broadband or cable. Nowhere in the plans does it say these issues are going to be addressed. Simply building hundreds of houses and putting a park and ride system outside the hospital will not make up for the fact that this scheme is simply an exercise in ticking boxes and riding rough shod over the views of local people who recognise the need to preserve greenbelt spaces for the important role they play in the wider community.

I am emailing a copy of this letter to my MP and I hope he will do everything he can to stop the proposed development here and direct them towards other areas which would welcome and be able to support such infrastructure.

Gwrthwynebu

Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48517

Derbyniwyd: 26/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Marilyn Carbery

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Object to the building on green belt land at Blackdown as there are no special circumstances to support development in this area. There are alternative areas for development and this proposal will create congestion, 'out of town' retailing areas, reduce local amenity and an important 'green lung' and remove high quality agricultural land.

Testun llawn:

I vigourously object to the building on green belt land in Blackdown and Old Milverton.

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48522

Derbyniwyd: 03/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Ms Pamela Kelt

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Objects to development at Old Milverton and Blackdown. The previous 2009 Core Strategy did not involve development of the greenbelt between Leamington and Kenilworth. The exceptional circumstances to justify development in the greenbelt have not been demonstrated.

Testun llawn:

Like many, I am dismayed by the scale of the new plan to build 2930 dwellings in this area.

I know...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48526

Derbyniwyd: 26/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Kirsti Sispal

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Object to the proposed development at Blackdown as the greenbelt provides an important amenity role as well as preventing urban sprawl, safeguarding the countryside, preserving the character of areas and encouraging urban regeneration. There are no exceptional circumstances which outweigh the harm caused by altering the Greenbelt boundaries in Milverton. There are other sites which are not in the greenbelt that should be used in preference

Testun llawn:

I object to the proposed development in Old Milverton and Blackdown contained in Warwick District Co...

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

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.

Warwick District Council argues that the land in the South of Leamington is not as attractive to developers because concentration of development in that area may result in the developers making less profit. Consideration of the developers' financial gain is not a "very special circumstance" to permit unnecessary development in the Green Belt.

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.

A "Northern Relief Road" (budgeted cost £28m) is not required. The road will serve no purpose other than to take new home owners quickly on to the A46 and to jobs and shopping opportunities away from our Towns. If the development does not go ahead the road will not be required.
It will need to be built across the flood plain (at considerable cost) and will violate an important nature corridor along the River Avon.
If the proposed development is concentrated in the South of Leamington there is an existing road network that could be upgraded at considerably lower cost.

This land has great recreational value to the local and wider community. These proposed developments would devastate the setting and special character of Leamington Spa

Please reconsider your Preferred Options.

Gwrthwynebu

Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48530

Derbyniwyd: 23/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Dr Alexandra Tansey

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

The erosion of Green belt land will cause urban sprawl from Leamington spa to Old milverton and subsume the village of Old Milverton into Leamington Spa. Green belt is meant to save the countryside from encroachment by urban development.The land proposed for development is very important for recreational purposes for local people. It is therefore very precious and should be preserved as it is.I am not comfortable with the method explained to us by you as to how you arrive at the number of houses you may require in the future. I believe there is land to the south of Leamington which was earmarked for development in a previous plan but you are not now considering it. Why not? Green Belt should not be invaded unless as a last measure and only after proper assessment

Testun llawn:

I object to the proposal contained in the Preferential Option Plan proposed by Warwick District cou...

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Preferred Options

ID sylw: 48532

Derbyniwyd: 24/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Mr Peter Furze

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Plan assumes high growth rate. Given continuing economic problems, seems high risk strategy. More realistic assumptions would remove 1400 home buffer and all housing need could be built on identified non Green Belt land.
Meets 5 purposes for Green Belt (NPPF).
Core Strategy identified sufficient/available/suitable non Green Belt land for housing/employment.
Developers making less profit not valid reason to build on green belt.
Proposed relief road likely to lead to people driving out of area for jobs etc. Will encourage development up to road boundaries.
Dualling A452 unlikely to reduce peak time congestion.
Proposed P&R facilities only required if Green Belt developed.
Suspect Garden-city development not what will be built.

Testun llawn:

I object to the building on green belt part of the above plan for the following reasons: 1. The plan...

I object to the building on green belt part of the above plan for the following reasons: 1. The plan assumes the high growth rate scenario (scenario 3) as outlined in the Local Plan Preferred Options Draft Infrastructure Plan by WDC of May 2012 page 8. Given the changed economic outlook even since that date and the continuing economic problems affecting not just the UK but also the European Community and even markets such as China it seems to be a very high risk strategy to plan on the high growth scenario. If more realistic growth assumptions are made and the buffer of nearly 1400 homes added by WDC are taken out then it would be apparent that all the projected housing need could be built on already identified non Green Belt land. 2. The National Planning Policy Framework sets out 5 purposes for Green Belt land which the Green Belt land identified in the local Plan for development does carry out these purposes and so according to the NPPF should be kept as Green Belt. 3. Previous plans eg 2009 Core Strategy identified sufficient non Green Belt land that was available and suitable for housing and employment purposes thus showing that there is no need to encroach on Green Belt land. 4. The fact that developers may make less profit developing non green belt land does not seem to me to be a valid reason to encourage developers to build on green belt land; the council are supposed to be protecting the green belt not destroying it. 5. The proposed new Northern Relief Road is only required if the Green Belt development is allowed, even then it is as likely to lead to people driving out of the area for jobs , shopping and recreation as to staying in the area. It will also encourage further development up to the boundaries of the road. 6. Dualling the A452 between Leamington and Kenilworth is unlikely to reduce peak time congestion as the choke points are within both towns. 7. The proposed Park and Ride facilities to the north of Leamington are only required if the Green Belt developments take place. In any case one would like to see better justification for such schemes: for example the Stratford upon Avon scheme always looks grossly under-utilized whenever we see it. 8. One suspects that WDC's vision of Garden-city type development is just that, a pleasant fantasy at odds with what developers will actually build especially given the social housing obligation which developers will have to meet.

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ID sylw: 48536

Derbyniwyd: 24/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Edmund Harrison

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

There is need for houses but proposal would lead to coalescenc with consequential regular traffic problems.
Already severe delay/regular congestion on A452.
Proposed major new road would add to this.
Green belt must be last land resource considered for mass housing development.
Previously identified non-green belt land south of Leamington was in earlier plan.
No exceptional circumstances to justify sacrifice of green belt land (NPPF).

Testun llawn:

I strongly object to the proposed plan to build 1980 houses on green belt to the north of Leamington...

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ID sylw: 48544

Derbyniwyd: 26/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Mrs Carley McCarthy

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Object to relief road and green belt developments servicing it, specifically developments at Milverton Gardens, Blackdown and Kenilworth.
Regularly use for walks.
Area of outstanding natural beauty.
Plenty of other local locations to develop that would not encroach on beautiful greenbelt areas.
Area floods in extreme weather.

Testun llawn:

I note with horror at the development planned for the North Leamington relief road and the green bel...

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ID sylw: 48549

Derbyniwyd: 25/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Annie Powis

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Protect our greenbelt land and do not build on any land that includes Old Milverton, Blackdown and Kenilworth.
I live in Leamington, near to the fields and allotments in Old Milverton and often walk amongst the fields, up to St. James's Church and down to the river and weir. It is a beautiful part of Leamington and should not be spoilt in any way.

Testun llawn:

I am writing to ask you to protect our greenbelt land and not build on any land that includes Old Mi...

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ID sylw: 48554

Derbyniwyd: 22/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Mrs Norma Russell

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Objects to development on greenbelt land which is irreplaceable and should not be lost. Its there to prevent towns from merging and protect the countryside from encroachment. It would result in the loss of wildlife and habitats as well as agricultural land and is enjoyed by many for walking, cycling and running. The proposal for a dual carridgeway on the A452 is unnecessary and the continuation of this through Old Milverton would destroy the area. Questions the scale of housing proposed in North Leamington which will increase congestion and change the beauty of the area.

Testun llawn:

I wish to strongly object to the New Local Plan being proposed in Old Milverton and Blackdown.

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I wish to strongly object to the New Local Plan being proposed in Old Milverton and Blackdown.

Firstly, Green Belt Land is irreplaceable, when lost, it has gone forever! We are a small island and all Green Belt land Land is precious and we must fight for every inch!
The NPPF states that Green belt Land is there to prevent towns merging and to protect the countryside from encroachment. We have some beautiful greenbelt land in this area and everything must be done to avoid destroying this land.
A huge amount of wild life and their habitats would also be destroyed.
In 2009 a Core Strategy was identified and is still available for development with a certain amount of infrastructure, including access to the M40 already in place, so why is it necessary to demolish other areas, including GreenBelt Land?
In Blackdown there are a tremendous amount of people who enjoy activities in this area by cycling, walking and running, not to mention the people who ride horses in this area, all this would be lost should your plans go ahead.
Agricultural land would also be badly hit in Blackdown and Old Milverton, there already plans afoot to develop Stonleigh Agricultural Centre, so why are more employment facilities needed?
Your plans for a dual carriageway on the A452 from Kenilworth to Leamington are unnecessary, the road is busy in the rush hour but after that traffic is normal. The continuation of the dual carriageway into Stonleigh Road and down through Old Milverton would destroy the area completely.
By building a dual carriageway you would be encouraging more traffic to use the road and where would the cars end up? I think Kenilworth and Leamington would be swamped with traffic!
The dual carriageway would greatly change the appearance between Kenilworth and Leamington by removing all the hedgerows and greenery and turning the area into concrete. Who will be paying for this road to be constructed?
I question the need for the large amount of housing proposed for North Leamington, the building of thousands of new homes would only increase the congestion and totally change the beauty of the area.
Proposed housing at Lowes Farm would be a travesty and again, unnecessary, when other land is already earmarked in south Leamington as being suitable for housing.

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ID sylw: 48572

Derbyniwyd: 03/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Barry, Helen, Patrick and Hermione Thurlow

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Objects to development at Old Milverton and Blackdown for the following:
1)Would result in an over provision of housing based on projections from a period of exceptional growth which is already slowing.
2)WDC have not demonstrated the "exceptional circumstances" necessary to build on Green Belt under NPPF.
3)This area of land is used for rural walks and is a vital piece of green land within Warwickshire.
4)The council have identified land east of A452 (Europa Way) South of Heathcote that have better road infrastructure in place.
5)The Relief Road would destroy Old Milverton Village & merge it with Leamington spa.

Testun llawn:

I object to the new local plan to build houses on green belt land under PO4 for locations 4 & 5 ...

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ID sylw: 48578

Derbyniwyd: 22/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Jill and Neil Butcher

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Objects to development on greenbelt land at Old Milverton and Blackdown when other options are available which were included in the Council's 2009 Core Strategy and where employment opportunities and infrastructure already exist. The greenbelt in Old Milverton and Blackdown fulfils the five purposes of greenbelt set out in the NPPF and there are no exceptional circumstances to justify altering the boundary and allowing development on this land.

Testun llawn:

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

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ID sylw: 48584

Derbyniwyd: 08/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Ram Karki

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

This area is used for recreation
It is importnat for wildlife
There are other sites outside the green belt that are available

Testun llawn:

I write to express my concern over the proposals to label greenbelt land in north Leamington as suit...

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ID sylw: 48587

Derbyniwyd: 08/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Chris Langley

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

The proposeals will result in loss open recreation space. There is no justification for using green belt land, especially as alternatives exist. This is inconsistent with the NPPF.
Given the economic climate, the Council's projections for housing growth seem excessive.
If areas not included in the preferred options get planning permission on appeal, this could lead to overprovision of housing.
The proposals will significantly close the gap between Kenilworth and Leamington.
Infratsructure in the north is less good than in the south and would be more expensive and damaging to provide.
North Leamington has no significant retail or recreational amenities

Testun llawn:

I wish to register my objections to the proposed development in North Leamington.
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I wish to register my objections to the proposed development in North Leamington.
I tried to register on your website, but there appears to be an error and could not reach the relevant page!

* The land are in North Leamington contains many open space walks and relaxing recreation opportunities used by myself and others nearby. There is no accessible alternative provided by existing public areas. The proposed development will mean the Council is taking this open recreation space away.
* This is North Leamington land area is Green Belt. I cannot see justification for building on this land when the Council's own analysis shows 'sufficient' alternative land available that is not classed as Green Belt. Therefore I do not see that this meets the criteria of the NPPF as the alternative options means this is not 'exceptional circumstances'.
* The alternative land east of the A452 is not Green Belt but is within the alternative land area identified by the council, so would seem to meet the criteria of the NPPF and the Council.
* I accept the need to provide sufficient housing for the needs of our local area, however, the Council's predictions seem excessive given the economic climate and hence difficulty in expecting to create new employment. Within the Council's own alternative options areas, there is significant opportunity to add new housing without encroaching on Green Belt.
* As the Council has identified quite significant areas of land that has potential for development, but not included this in the 'preferred option'. I would expect the land owners or developers of those other areas to want to appeal for development planning which could lead to over provision of housing. As the Council has identified this other non Green Belt land as an option, it seems likely that any such planning appeal would be difficult to argue against.
* The land area in North Leamington currently creates a green barrier between nearby villages and Kenilworth. If the North Leamington area was developed it will significantly close the gap leading to merging between the areas, especially Kenilworth to Leamington. This is contrary to NPPF.
* The infrastructure in the North Leamington area would need significant investment, £28 million according to the Council's own assessment, and would massively negatively impact Old Milverton. The investment and impact do not seem justifiable.
* In the Council's own assessment access to major routes such as M40 and rail links is important. The land area to the North of Leamington is furthest from the M40 and does not provide access to rail links. The area to the east of the A452 provides a much better opportunity to more easily reach the M40, and if needed could gain easier access to Warwick Parkway rail station.
* North Leamington area has no significant retail or recreational amenities nearby, residents typically have to go into Leamington centre or beyond to reach the retail park on Europa Way. The land area to the east of the A452 would have easy access to the existing established amenities, and the infrastructure could be more easily developed to support this.

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ID sylw: 48589

Derbyniwyd: 09/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Joanne Baylis

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

This area is high quality landscape and an historic countryside.
The proposed development will cause congestion
The charatcer and appearance of the area will be ruined

Testun llawn:

I am writing in regards to the proposed building and development plans for the Green Belt Land near ...

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ID sylw: 48590

Derbyniwyd: 09/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Jean Pritchard

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

We don't need more shops and supermarkets
This area is importnat for recreation and the landscape is high quality.
Where will all the people in the new houses work? How will our infrastructure cope?

Testun llawn:

I would like to say that I am opposed to the proposed building at Old Milverton and Blackdown. Sure...

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ID sylw: 48595

Derbyniwyd: 09/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Mrs S.M. Burrows

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Green Belt land is not supposed to be developed unless there are exceptional reasons for it. There are no exceptional circumstances better alternatives exist to the south.

Building in the north will undermine the potential for affordable housing because house prices are higher in that area

Making the A452 into a dual carriageway is going to do nothing to alleviate road congestion in the area as most traffic build ups occur going into the town

This area is valuable agricultural land. It supports a variety of wildlife and provides breathing space between the urban areas.

Testun llawn:

I would like to register my objections to the above proposed housing development on the following gr...

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ID sylw: 48597

Derbyniwyd: 22/07/2012

Ymatebydd: Dr Martin Davis

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Objects to development on greenbelt land at Old Milverton and Blackdown which is of particular importance both in preserving the individual characters of Leamington and Kenilworth and enabling leisure pursuits and amenity for local residents. There is only limited publicly accessible space in this part of Leamington. These proposals would result in urban sprawl contrary to the NPPF and is not justified by any exceptional circumstances. Development will increase existing pressure on heavily congested roads and turning the A452 into a dual carridgeway will not prevent the build up of traffic as it enters Leamington at rush hour, and Warwick and Leamington already suffer from traffic issues. The relief road would further erode the greenbelt and destroy the rural character of Old Milverton. Questions how much extra housing is really required given the difficulty of predicting future demand based on the current economic climate. There is a powerful case for developing in the areas of South Leamington previously identified by the Council: there is less danger of urban sprawl and there are existing employment opportunities and infrastructure which would reduce potential commuting pressures.

Testun llawn:

I am writing in connection with the outline district plan and in particular the proposals to build ...