No

ID sylw: 105758

Derbyniwyd: 01/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Fiona Aylett

I object to the proposed Strategic Growth location SG16 in the South Warwickshire Local Plan. Living in Charlecote, I believe these developments will irreparably damage our village's character and the surrounding countryside. Concerns include increased flood risk, reliance on cars due to lack of rail connectivity, degradation of air quality, and loss of vital farmland. The scale of development threatens Wellesbourne’s village status and will strain
already pressured schools and healthcare services. I urge the council to reconsider these plans in light of community and environmental needs.

No

ID sylw: 105788

Derbyniwyd: 02/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr alan grantham

I object to the plans for areas SG16 of the SWLP due to Wellesbourne’s already full housing capacity and inadequate infrastructure. Our school cannot expand, dental services are limited, and local surgeries lack the capacity for thousands of new residents. The roads are congested, narrow, and poorly maintained. Flood risks have increased, and building would compromise the village's character and agricultural land. Public transport is insufficient, leading to more pollution from cars. I call for infrastructure upgrades before any construction begins, as the current proposals are unrealistic and poorly thought out.

No

ID sylw: 105853

Derbyniwyd: 04/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Jenny Shorrocks

I have looked very carefully at this proposal for the building of new houses in the above two area

I would like to object to the scheme on the following bases:

1.New residents will require doctors and National Health dentists, both of which in Wellesbourne are stretched to the limit.
2. The Junior school in Wellesbourne is full
3. Traffic on the Wellesbourne Road is going to be horrendous unless major work is carried out. We already have the threat of a quarry nearer Barford, and the University of Warwick Innovation Campus is set to increase as well, adding more cars.
4. Loss of yet more first class farming land. Let's grow more food and become more self-sufficient!

I sincerely hope these developments do not become part of the future housing development plans.

No

ID sylw: 105863

Derbyniwyd: 03/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Catherine Stacey

I am writing to object to the proposed planning for more housing in wellsbourne and surrounding areas on attached map for the following reasons
1) Huge impact on wildlife biodiversity and habitat loss
2) We already have 25 years worth of housing agreed in South Warwickshire district plus land loss due to solar farms.
3) The developments do not have access to range of options with transport such as local train stations.
4) local roads could not cope with the additional traffic, already struggling with current traffic
5) There are historic Ridge and Farrow Fields within the proposed site.
6) The historic villages are to be swallowed up, totally not in keeping with the current area.
7) It would create excessive light pollution effecting the nocturnal wildlife of the area.

No

ID sylw: 105868

Derbyniwyd: 02/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Janine Dickinson

I strongly object to the proposed South Warwickshire Local Plan due to its lasting harm to Wellesbourne and its surroundings.

• Excessive development – Wellesbourne has already seen significant expansion in recent years. Further large-scale growth would overwhelm the village.

• Loss of rural character – The proposed development would permanently damage the village’s charm and open countryside.

• Increased flood risk – Further construction would worsen surface water runoff, increasing the risk to homes.

• Traffic and pollution – With no rail links, residents will rely on cars, worsening congestion, emissions, and air pollution, further exacerbated by quarry activity.

• Destruction of farmland – The loss of high-quality agricultural land threatens food security and the local economy.

• Strain on services – There are no clear plans for additional schools or healthcare, putting unsustainable pressure on existing services.

• Loss of village identity – Expanding Wellesbourne further risks turning it into a town, eroding its character and community spirit.

No

ID sylw: 105887

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Chris Saint

The site SG16, land S of Wellesbourne runs the risk of further townification of a village and compromises the future of Wellesbourne Airfield, given special protected status in the wake of adoption of the 2016 Local Plan. The airfield facilities must be retained and protected.

No

ID sylw: 105910

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Hugh Turton

The proposed developments would significantly damage the surrounding beauty of the village, with its amazing nature and wildlife which we are all so fond about. This is ruining thousands of animals habitats. The area is well known for its farming and agricultural work which sets back hundreds of years, this is just not acceptable for it to be taken away.
Traffic congestion is another big issue, there is no rail connectivity, a lack of public transport and this means people are forced to use cars as there is certainly a lack of jobs local to the villages, meaning people have to commute. This brings in extra pollution and will cause more accidents statistically.
We also have major issues with large goods vehicles due to the industrial estates built within the village. The village is simply too small to cope with such large vehicles.
Wellesbourne has been known to be at risk of flooding for a long time now, extra settlements will not be able to cope with this and put more residents at risk.
The scale of development threatens Wellesbourne’s village status. Increasing the population is likely to bring further issues such as an increase in crime, pollution and congestion.
There is also no clear plan to provide additional schools or healthcare services.
If approved, these developments will cause irreversible harm to the local area and the wellbeing of residents.

No

ID sylw: 105953

Derbyniwyd: 16/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Lyn Hancox

SG16 south Wellesbourne
Again significant harm to the rural character of the area.
Again lack of rail connections and transport facilities for everyone - bus service is a cinderella idea sometimes it is late or non existent
Education - local schools are full - children travelling out of the village causing more pollution in the atmosphere.
There will be an impact on the airfield and an urbanisation sprawl of Wellesbourne which will affect the village status - we do not want to be a small town!
It will be a depletion of the best and most versatile land.
There are numerous underground brooks and streams which if disturbed will cause more flooding.
Housing -starter/rented homes needed for the young people to keep them here so that the village will continue to flourish.
Employment at University campus site for employment to keep people in the village.
No leisure facilities as such - again need to travel out of the village. The local sports hall is inadequate for the village. Need a new site for the football pitches, cricket matches,netball and tennis courts etc.

No

ID sylw: 105995

Derbyniwyd: 02/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bethan Churchill

1. Too much traffic already and no infrastructure to support further housing developments. The development of the University of Warwick Innovation campus, its impact on the A429 along with the proposed gravel extraction site at Wasperton and Barford would themselves increase the volume of traffic to a dangerous and non-acceptable level. Any further housing developments would compound this.

2. Lack of trains and infrequent buses
There is a lack of rail connectivity and buses are infrequent, which exacerbates the traffic issue as people need to drive their cars instead.

3. Not enough amenities - Lack of educational and health facilities. Classes are often already full before booking at The Wellesbourne Sports and Community Centre - there are not enough spaces to accommodate an increase in village population.

4. Wellesbourne is a village and not a town
More development would grossly affect the village status of Wellesbourne. This village status needs protecting. The amount of new housing proposed is disproportionately large compared to the current size of Wellesbourne village.

5. Permanent harm to landscape, farmland and wildlife
Further development detrimentally and permanently impacts the landscape, destroys farmland, putting wildlife at risk. It is unacceptable for huge swathes of countryside to be swallowed up by large-scale developments.

6. Significant increased risk of flooding
More housing significantly increases the risk of flooding, which is already a serious issue as properties in Wellesbourne near the river Dene have flooded in the past.

No

ID sylw: 106002

Derbyniwyd: 03/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Jane Dennick

Wellesbourne has accommodated considerable housing development in the past few years without the benefit of improved services and infrastructure. The school, dental and health facilities will not cope with further housing developments.
There is regular flooding across Newbold Road which is unlikely to improve if further housing is built north of the village.
The sewage works is regularly unable to cope at present so more housing will further damage the environment. Traffic is often very heavy at certain times of the day and also often comes to standstill at Bank Holidays.
Yes, we do need more affordable housing but the public transport service is hardly up to getting people to work in Warwick, Leamington, Coventry or Strafford on Avon at the moment.
Before any further housing is considered the infrastructure must be put in place. There appears to be no reference to this in the Local Plan.
The loss of prime agricultural land is also a concern when we should not be relying on the rest of the world for much of our food.

No

ID sylw: 106018

Derbyniwyd: 04/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Tina Borer

1) The plan threatens to overwhelm our village with excessive unstainable development that will destroy the character, place a huge strain on vital services and put our planet and environment at risk. We already have 25 years’ worth of housing approved.

2) The proposed developments would significantly damage the character and beauty of our wonderful landscape which would be permanently altered by such large scale construction erasing the picturesque scenery that defines our community. Our village status would be permanently affected and Wellesbourne does not want to become a town!

3) Flood risk - what a major cause of concern especially with our changing climate. Wellesbourne is an already vulnerable area and further development would result in increase surface water runoff, this in turn increases the risk of flooding for existing and future residents.

4) Wellesbourne has no rail connectivity and residents would be forced to rely on cars resulting in yet more travel chaos. The chaos with the market has yet to be resolved!!!! Not only would this increase the pollution but with the increased vehicle movements combined with the quarry activity (hopefully not approved) the quality of the environment would decrease and a real harm to the environment.

5) Doctors are full, Dentist are full and the school over subscribed. There is no clear plan to provide additional healthcare or school which will only result in greater strain being placed on them. Residents health would be at risk and children’s education will be severely affected.

6) Wildlife and natural habitats would become extinct. Our planet need these to help improve the quality and wildlife need a home.

7) Farmland - we will lose our best and most versatile farmland and this is totally unacceptable. The land is vital for local agriculture and food production. Its loss would have long term consequences for both the economy and food security. This risks us becoming an unsustainable area.

No

ID sylw: 106028

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Muriel Fidler

As a local resident I have concern over the proposed future Housing .
I feel that there insufficient infrastructure in place . Some of the development is in Green belt areas. This will have an impact on woods hedges and trees, therefore wildlife
These proposals feel like overdeveloped of a rural area. That already suffers from flooding and traffic congestion .

No

ID sylw: 106057

Derbyniwyd: 27/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Christine Wood

The proposed developments would significantly damage the character and beauty of our landscape. Wellesbourne’s rural charm and open countryside would be permanently altered by large-scale construction, erasing the picturesque scenery that defines our community.
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Flood risk is another major concern. The area is already vulnerable, and further development would increase surface water runoff, heightening the risk of flooding for existing and future residents.
The lack of rail connectivity means residents would be forced to rely on cars, worsening traffic congestion and pollution. Increased vehicle movements, combined with quarry activity, would degrade air quality and harm the environment.
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Losing our best and most versatile farmland is unacceptable. This land is vital for local agriculture and food production, and its loss would have long-term consequences for both the economy and food security.
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The scale of development threatens Wellesbourne’s village status. Expanding the village so drastically risks turning it into a town, stripping it of its character and community identity.
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There is also no clear plan to provide additional schools or healthcare services. These are already under pressure, and the proposed increase in housing would place even greater strain on them.
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If approved, these developments will cause irreversible harm to the local area and the wellbeing of residents. I urge the council to rethink these plans and ensure any future development genuinely considers the needs of the community and environment.

No

ID sylw: 106070

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Claire Martindale

The proposed construction would significantly alter the character of Wellesbourne, permanently changing its rural landscape.
Flooding is another pressing issue. Wellesbourne is already at risk, and further development would only worsen surface water runoff, increasing the likelihood of flooding for both current and future residents.
With no rail links, residents are heavily dependent on cars. Increased housing would lead to more traffic congestion and pollution, further compounded by quarry activity, which would degrade air quality and harm the local environment.
The loss of high-quality farmland is unacceptable.
Expanding Wellesbourne on such a scale would threaten its identity as a village.
Additionally, there is no clear plan to address the strain on essential services such as schools and healthcare. These are already under pressure, and a significant increase in housing would only exacerbate the issue.
If these proposals go ahead, the damage to the local area and residents’ quality of life will be irreversible.

No

ID sylw: 106074

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Patricia McDonaugh

Such developments would urbanise these areas, resulting in significant harm to the general character of the landscapes, and have an overall detrimental effect. Wellesbourne has expanded considerably over recent years, without infrastructure to meet the demand on all services in the village. Medical services, dentists and educational facilities are heavily subscribed, and there is an existing and increasing traffic and parking problem in Wellesbourne. This is all too apparent near the school in Mountford Close, where there is no effective traffic management, drivers regularly ignore road markings, park on footways, resort to driving along footways when meeting head on vehicles travelling in the opposite direction, plus use any resident's drive as a turning point. Also, a driver travelling in the opposite direction to the main stream of traffic, opting to reverse back down Mountford Close towards the main school gate/road junction amongst parked and moving traffic ,food waste bins, parents and children making their way to the main school gate. The Newbold Road in Wellesbourne is also often clogged with parked and moving traffic. To introduce more through traffic to Wellesbourne would create even greater congestion, and is untenable.

No

ID sylw: 106082

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Sean Newman

Should these plans proceed through the planning stage in their current form it is clear that this would give rise to the effective townification of Wellesbourne destroying green spaces, displacing wildlife, significantly increasing the flood risk and overwhelming our roads, school and healthcare.

Firstly, the proposed development would cause substantial harm to the character of our landscape. Wellesbourne is known for its picturesque scenery, and the scale of the planned construction would irreversibly alter this cherished environment.

Additionally, the plan raises serious concerns about flood risk. The proposed developments would significantly increase the risk of flooding from surface run-off in our area from the River Dene and the Newbold Brook, both of which are already vulnerable. In addition, the increased flood risk from further development and climate change will also give rise to increased sewage discharge into our river. The current levels of "approved" discharge are already at an unacceptable level and further discharge will result in lasting damage to the river ecosystem.

The lack of rail connectivity is another critical issue. Without adequate public transportation options, residents will be heavily reliant on cars, exacerbating traffic congestion and pollution. This is particularly concerning given the anticipated increase in vehicle movements and quarry activity, which will further degrade air quality and contribute to environmental pollution.

Moreover, the loss of the best and most versatile farmland is a grave concern. This land is crucial for local agriculture and food production, and its conversion to development land would be a significant loss to our community and economy. This all taking place at a time of concerns around national food security and the survival of farming communities.

The overdevelopment of Wellesbourne threatens its village status. The scale of the proposed development is disproportionate and risks transforming our village into a town, undermining its unique character and community spirit.
Furthermore, the current plan does not adequately address the need for educational and health facilities. With the expected population increase, there will be a greater demand for schools and healthcare services, which are already under immense strain.

Many of these concerns will cause irreversible damage to the locality and health and happiness of residents (old and new).

No

ID sylw: 106129

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: John Lampitt

In Figure 5 very significant areas of predominantly rural farmed countryside are included (SG15 and SG16 in Figure 60). Conflict with the Five Overarching Principles again seems inevitable with development resulting in urbanisation, intrusive development and risk to the existing landscape and biodiversity, increased traffic including HGVs on the A429 and loss of amenity for local communities.

No

ID sylw: 106133

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Lewis McAuliffe

Existing infrastructure is not suitable to support further large-scale housing developments. Primary schools, dentists, and GP services are oversubscribed. There is no bus or rail station and no secondary school or police station and the fire station is unmanned. The recycling centre has limited hours and capacity. Bus services are limited for the size of the village. There has been substantial housing development in the past 10 years without sufficient facilities and this leads to more car trips, congestion and pollution. Extending the village further would mean that there will be onerous walking distances to key amenities and so even more car trips. Infill sites in the centre of the village are more practical opportunities to achieve some modest growth. As Wellesbourne has already provided a substantial contribution to the District's housing needs, further housing should be accommodated elsewhere within the District.

Other

ID sylw: 106206

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Sir Richard Hamilton Will Trust

Asiant : Carter Jonas

Wellesbourne is a sustainable location for additional residential development, it has a primary school, it has a medical centre, pubs, a range of shops, and several community and sports facilities. It is accessible to a range of employment opportunities; in Wellesbourne there are a number of employers, but also Stratford-Upon-Avon and Leamington Spa are close by.

Wellesbourne is on the A429, has good access to the M40, and has sustainable travel options such as bus services to Stratford-Upon-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick and Coventry, amongst many others.

Wellesbourne is capable of supporting more residential development. The Trust is keen to see good growth at Wellesbourne, well-designed and supported by infrastructure and improvements to service provision (e.g. in increasing the local education capacity).

The Trust believes its land south of Wellesbourne has the potential in the long term, to deliver sustainable connected growth. The Trust broadly supports SG16. However, there is more available land than indicated in consultation. Attached to this letter we submit an extended ‘call for sites’ submission showing the land that is available in the Trust’s ownership. The Trust would welcome the opportunity to discuss the opportunity for development on its land with the Council.

No

ID sylw: 106226

Derbyniwyd: 26/02/2025

Ymatebydd: mrs joanne woods

I am writing as a concerned homeowner in Wellesbourne to express my objections to the proposed South Warwickshire Local Plan. While I understand the need for development, I believe the current plan poses several significant issues that must be addressed.
Firstly, the proposed development would cause substantial harm to the character of our landscape. Wellesbourne is known for its picturesque scenery, and the scale of the planned construction would irreversibly alter this cherished environment.
Additionally, the plan raises serious concerns about flood risk. The proposed developments would significantly increase the risk of flooding in our area, which is already vulnerable and resident groups already clear the river. This poses a threat to both property and safety for current and future residents.
The lack of rail connectivity and few bus routes are another critical issue. Without adequate public transportation options, residents will be heavily reliant on cars, exacerbating traffic congestion and pollution. This is particularly concerning given the anticipated increase in vehicle movements and quarry activity, which will further degrade air quality and contribute to environmental pollution.
Moreover, the loss of the best and most versatile farmland is a grave concern. This land is crucial for local agriculture and food production, and its conversion to development land would be a significant loss to our community and economy.
The overdevelopment of Wellesbourne threatens its village status and potentially merging with Walton, which the Wellesbourne plan 2018 planned to prevent to maintain it’s hamlet status. The scale of the proposed development is disproportionate and risks transforming our village into a town, undermining its unique character and community spirit.
Furthermore, the current plan does not adequately address the need for educational and health facilities. With the expected population increase, there will be a greater demand for schools and healthcare services, which are already under strain. The plan must include provisions to expand these essential services to meet future needs.
Many of these concerns will cause irreversible damage to the locality and health and happiness of residents (old and new).
In conclusion, I urge the council to reconsider the South Warwickshire Local Plan in light of these objections. It is crucial to develop a plan that balances growth with the preservation of our environment, community, and quality of life.

No

ID sylw: 106280

Derbyniwyd: 04/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Paul Darnell

South Wellesbourne – SG16 – OBJECT:
Significant harm to the character of the landscape – lack of rail connectivity, lack of educational facilities – primary school full, impact on existing medical/health provision and urbanisation sprawl to Wellesbourne which would lose its village status, also depletion of best and most versatile land resulting in increase to flooding risk.

No

ID sylw: 106291

Derbyniwyd: 04/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Heather Dowler

I am writing to object to the proposed over development of South Warwickshire, but in particular Wellesbourne ,SG15 and 16.
Although I am no longer resident in Wellesbourne I lived there for well over 30 years and still have strong family ties in the village. I am in the village several times a week.
I have witnessed the over development of land for housing without investment in services and amenities or proper regard for the local environment.
My main objections are as follows

Flood risk. Wellesbourne is already at risk of flooding in several areas of the village. Despite work being done along the river Dene this continues to be a significant problem. Additional housing will only increase this. Indeed some of the proposed areas for development sitting within the known flood plain.

Local Services unable to cope with further development. The primary school is already over subscribed with both Hampton Lucy and Loxley schools in neighbouring villages also full and Loxley under threat of closure.
It is not suitable for young children to be travelling miles to school, particularly when this is adding more traffic to the already congested local roads.
Further increase in population will also put further strain on the GP surgery and dentist.

Transport links and public transport. Wellesbourne has poor transport links which is continually being reduced. The roads are already congested and are not built for high volumes of traffic. Yet more homes will mean more people using cars for work, increasing the environmental pollution. The proposed quarry in Barford is already a concern for the increase in lorrys.

The loss of prime farm land and open space for pleasure and nature. Wellesbourne has some prime farming land surrounding it, this should not be lost to housing when there are clearly brown field sites available and more suitable for development nearer Coventry and Birmingham. The biodiversity of the surrounding fields and open land is, as previous biodiversity studies shown home to a large range of animal and plant life. Further development will have a negative impact on this. So the local plan will be acting against the known need to protect the already shrinking habitats for wildlife.

Wellesbourne and the surrounding villages and Stratford and Warwick have no need for extensive building to accommodate the local population, with the exception of affordable first homes for young local people wanting to get on the property ladder. My understanding is that statistics show that in actual fact the need is reducing as we have a situation where more people are dying than being born so the population is going down.
The locally available opportunities for employment are not enough to support more people coming to the area.

Wellesbourne is already sprawling outwards from the village centre. It already has both a senior living complex for older residents and social housing accommodating young families which are not an easy walk into the village centre for most of the amenities. These are the most likely to have access to a car and are therefore dependent on lifts or walking. For some young mums it is a 40 minute walk to the school, not much fun for a three, four or five year old, particularly in bad weather. Is that building homes that enhance peoples lives and well being? That is what the local plan boasts.

Thank you for considering these objections in determining where and how much future housing will be allocated in SG15 and SG16.

No

ID sylw: 106340

Derbyniwyd: 26/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mike McDonnell

am writing to formally object to the SWLP Housing and development plans for Wellesbourne and surrounding areas.

Reasons as follows:
Already under strain from traffic/vehicles.
Local schools are already full
Dentists already full
GP surgery, struggling
Floods are already an issue
Farmland will be lost
Village character will be lost

No

ID sylw: 106354

Derbyniwyd: 26/02/2025

Ymatebydd: John Wilson

The increase in traffic increased traffic will over burden the already over used road that have already been impacted by the current developments in the village and surrounding area. This increases emissions and is harmful for the environment .
There are no major employees in the village therefor addition traffic especially at peak its as parole commuters to work .
Local school its already full this means additional burden on outlying schools again increasing traffic flows and additional parking issues in the local vicinity . This is already a problem
Local amenities are already at capacity Dentists, already full.
Local amenities are already at capacity Doctors, already under pressure
The village floods as is a know issue despite the best efforts to try flood alleviation measure , the village even has a flood action group.
Any future development will impact prime agricultural land and is against the governments aims of supporting and promoting british farming .
The village will loose village character.
Wellesbourne already has 25 years worth of housing agreed in south Warwickshire district. Well over the 5yr task it was set .
The Allotments have been in Wellesbourne for over 187 years . In the previous Local Plan submission the protection it was given if adopted was REMOVED INCORRECTLY by the independent inspectorate. This was a grave error on their part as agreed by our local MP. The inspectorate assumption incorrectly stated Allotments are covered by legislation and removed the protection from the plan . This removed any protection the adopted plan would have given the Allotments .
The error and incorrect assumption made was that all allotments are covered by legislation. This is a totally incorrect assumption this is dependant on ownership. Eg Council owned allotments are covered by legislation however those with private landlords like ours are not covered and have no legal protection under the Allotment's Act etc .
Wellesbourne Allotments been Allotments since 1838. The Allotments have a private Landlord the Church or England the rent paid to Diocese of Coventry Board of Finance and therefor in law they are not covered by legislation .
This has subsequently been raised and highlighted with the local Parish and Country Councillor and Local MP who all agree it was an error and unanimously support the retention off Wellesbourne Allotments as vital Green Space. They also have the status of Asset of Community Value
In the latest Plan submission that has been submitted for consideration highlighted that Wellesbourne Allotments are designated as Green space and must remain so.

No

ID sylw: 106401

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Elliot Cooke

I strongly object to the proposed development sites X1, SG09, SG10, SG15, SG16, and the additional fields to the east and west of Sherbourne due to their adverse impact on infrastructure, environmental sustainability, village character, and traffic congestion. These proposals contradict the South Warwickshire Local Plan’s vision for sustainable, well-connected, and environmentally responsible development.

No

ID sylw: 106423

Derbyniwyd: 26/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Richard Blackie

I live in Wellesbourne and would like to cast my objection to the proposed local housing plan for South Warwickshire and in particular Wellesbourne.

We have had substantial increase in residential housing over the past 15 years and more is still in progress.

These services are at capacity:

Schools
Dentist
Doctors

Traffic is at all time high, flooding will increase, farmland will be lost and no longer a village.

No

ID sylw: 106444

Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Donna Rouse

I have to strongly oppose any further building in Wellesbourne.

Reasons

We are at maximum school intake this last year there were two years started with 30 children in each. Their education is at risk with that many children in each class.
I feel for the teachers how can you educate that many children now.

The traffic congestion is at its worst most days.

The market days are usually disrupted so many vehicles trying to get into Wellesbourne market. The traffic goes all the way back to long bridge island. You cannot move in Wellesbourne it takes hours to get in and out of Wellesbourne.

How much worse will it be with all the supposed building.

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We already have JLR lorry transporters going through Wellesbourne causing a problem.

How much congestion will the new houses produce. Most house now have 2 cars probably 2.5 children. That is an awful lot of added vehicles.

Infrastructure our Drs as I said school dentist are at full capacity they will never cope. We don’t have the capacity to support more houses.

Also Wellesbourne has severe flooding and building on green land is only going to make this worse. I have been flooded twice due to building being allowed on a flood plane how bad is that. It obviously didn’t matter about those houses which are near just build on a flood plane they are going to be flooded not a care about those people myself included.

The sewage problems on the Kineton Road is really bad now blocking up all the time. I know this because I had family living there. So building at the back is only going to make it worse.

Let’s not forget the wildlife which will be disrupted where are they supposed to go how will the wildlife survive so many trees taken out we need trees to survive but is it a case of money talks.

Wellesbourne used to be a nice village but now it seems not a care about the village its homes people who live here.
It’s a case I feel that any houses built are not going to effect the planners the company building the council they can all go home and not care about the disruption left behind.

No

ID sylw: 106524

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Nick James

SG16 [In particular Site Ref 623]

Objection To House Building Site Ref 623 I wish to formally object to the building of houses on the above site for the following reasons.
1.Wellesbourne has seen significant house building over the recent years and has now reached its limit.The current infrastructure is at breaking point.The school is oversubscribed as is the doctors surgery and dentist practice.The level of traffic through the village is far too great.
2.The vehicular access to this site is totally in adequate both from Lowes Lane and Walton Road.The Lowes Lane access point is currently a public footpath.If access to this site was via Chapel Street or Lowes Lane it would be totally inadequate.Car parking down Chapel Street restricts access for any large vehicles at the best of times and the increase in traffic would cause issues regarding health and safety.
3.Adjacent to the historic buildings within the conservation area the site is inappropriate and would be detrimental to the area.The site is an important area of open space.
4.Probably and most importantly the site is within Food Zone 3.The site is constantly waterlogged.Any build form on this site would increase flooding issues within the areas of Lowes Lane and Chapel Street which have suffered flooding in recent years.Building on this site would only push the issue further down the area.
5.Conclusion
This site is totally unsuitable for development due to inadequate access,flooding issues and it’s detrimental effect on the historic element of the original village.The infrastructure can no longer accommodate additional housing.Wellesbourne has been recently developed to capacity and hence this site in particular is totally inappropriate and wrong.

No

ID sylw: 106528

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Joe Makepeace

I am writing to object to the housing plan proposal for additional housing in Wellesbourne and the surrounding areas.

I strongly oppose due to the 25 years worth of housing which has already been agreed. It will rapidly spoil and ruin our countryside and farmland which I see as a valuable asset to the UK. Housing increases should be put in where there will be no loss to this land before our green spaces are depleted and land for farming is diminished.

Not only will this have a negative impact on Wildlife to their habitat and on the historic ambiance of our villages, logistically it will also have a negative impact.

There is not a supportive infrastructure on the roads or public transport to support the additional residents that will be with the proposed housing. The village roads are already seeing increased traffic flow which the small roads have not been built to withstand, making this a danger to other road users and pedestrians including many school children.

Please therefore review your plan and propose residential buildings are increased elsewhere such as disused office/warehouse space or building up in our towns.

No

ID sylw: 106603

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Rachel Norton

Already there is planned development on the University campus north of Wellesbourne, which will affect the A429 main trunk road; the road was recently blocked in both directions for miles preventing access by emergency services, and the other roads in and around the village were gridlocked. The current volume of daily traffic is substantial and often travelling at speed through the village.
Further development will severely and negatively impact the village. The local primary school is at or above capacity, and there is limited and often unreliable public transport. There is no additional capacity on roads.
Recently, hospital provision for the current populace was under great strain.
Good graded agricultural land once developed will be lost, with the consequent risk to food production and national food security. The low lying land can be subject to flooding.
Water supply and discharge are hugely concerning. Often the taste of drinking water is unpalatable and I resort to bottled water; and water treatment works are overwhelmed, damaging water courses.
Wellesbourne has been extensively developed over several decades, already providing much housing for the area. The characteristics of new housing developments, with associated street lighting, is an upsetting visual disturbance across a rural landscape. Access to countryside for pedestrians, cyclists and riders for recreational and health benefits is already limited. Any further development, particularly adjacent to Walton Road (almost a single track at this point), would impinge on walking routes, thus increasing traffic volume in order to access open or natural resources for exercise or pleasure.