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Potential Settlement Question B1
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99193
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mary Kerrigan
I object to the proposed SG07 and B1 developments for several reasons. Firstly, they would negatively impact the character and appearance of the Conservation Area around Hatton Locks and the Grand Union Canal, destroying its beauty and attracting tourists. Additionally, local wildlife, including protected species, would be harmed. The increased traffic would worsen gridlock and air pollution, while public transport options are inadequate. Noise pollution from traffic affects my quality of life, and local amenities, such as healthcare and education, are already at capacity. Hatton is a village, not a town, and should remain preserved for future generations.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99207
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mrs Lesley Preston
My main concerns with the proposal B1 at Hatton are as follows:
• Loss of green belt and well-managed productive farmland outside of Warwick, therefore, not preserving the distinctive character and setting of a historic town and area of ancient Arden.
• Misrepresentation of the transport links at Hatton in documentation.
Hatton Station is a small local station which has infrequent trains to Stratford upon Avon, Leamington Spa, Birmingham during the daytime and a slow service to London Marylebone.
The M40 motorway access mentioned in the proposal is several miles away in either direction. The motorway runs through the area in question but there are often long queues at peak times to access the Motorway at the Junction 15 roundabout.
Traffic flow on the A4177 towards Warwick is already very busy at peak times and this is without any additional traffic using the road from the Union View development at Hatton Park.
There will be a need for huge, expensive infrastructure projects if new roads, bridges, and access is to be provided to cross the canal and railway which will carve up the green belt land.
The provision of water, electricity, gas, and broadband services to support the huge increase in households in the town will come at a substantial cost.
There does not seem to be any reference to who will fund these and how they will be funded.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99211
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mrs S Sayer
Damage to environment. Need not proven for new dwellings as Hatton park not all sold. Lack of adequate roads and sewage systems. Basically it’s for profits for selfish individuals.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99240
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Jonathan Rawlings
This is on Green Belt Land.
It will destroy the village of Hatton.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99302
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Charlie Craddock
The land at Hatton is totally unsuitable for development and should not even be considered for some of following reasons ;
- Poor infrastructure - mainly one road in and out which would cause total chaos, let alone be extremely dangerous with increased traffic for local residents
- destruction of established wildlife habitats and farming land
- too large and out of character for the area
- population density would lead to extreme traffic congestion which could lead to fatal accidents
- limited healthcare and other resources would be strained beyond belief
- train station road / bridge dangerously narrow
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99314
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mrs Julia Smith
Developing on green belt land is inappropriate. There are more appropriate sites that are not in the green belt, and where development would be less harmful to the character of the area. Development should be focussed on brownfield sites, followed by land which is less beautiful and less important agriculturally and environmentally.
The road and rail network in the area is insufficient to service the number of additional people that would be housed there. Upgrading the road network would damage the character of the area and the environment even more, also causing unacceptable levels of disruption to existing local residents.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99322
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mrs Melanie Ward
To build on this land, to this enormous scale, seems so wrong. The countryside needs to be protected not demolished for financial greed and to adhere to government expectations. We must protect at all costs for all futures. Thank you.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99344
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Richard Inman
I strongly object to the development plans for the site B1 for the following reasons:
-Developing on Green Belt goes against the principles of Green Belt and leaves it open to further development
-It poses a significant threat to the wildlife in the area
-The land in scope of development is frequently used by ramblers, cyclists and boaters along the beautiful canal
-Dramatically increasing the urbanisation of Hatton goes against its rich history and will alter the way of life for residents forever
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99383
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Ms Kerry Best
The new settlement is ripping away the beautiful countryside that I love and actively sought a house in and putting a small town around us, reducing the price of my first home that I worked incredibly hard to save for.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99422
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Megan Rose
I object to the planning of building 8000 homes around Hatton Station. The air pollution itself will be extremely high, having a heartbreaking effect on the nature surrounding the area. The area is full of natural and historic beauty, building these houses will destroy the already decreasing natural beauty around the historic town of Warwick and cause the area to become undesirable. Residents have lived and worked in the area for decades, producing essential British produce. Building these houses will only cause extremely negative effects to air and noise pollution, littering, and destroying the precious English countryside we all love.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99430
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mrs Diane Wilson
See previous comments
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99440
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Matthew Colebrook
The development is against the government guidance for developing on green belt land, any increase in population will overstretch the existing travel infrastructure and any increase in infrastructure will increase pollution and greenhouse gases in the area as the train network is not electrified, significantly contributing to climate change.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99508
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Miss Katie Wilcox
The road and rail network in the area cannot cope with current demand and any increase in housing / population is likely to overwhelm our infrastructure both on the roads and rail. Trains to Birmingham at peak time are full - not enough services are provided - parking at the station is limited - roads are also already congested at peak times as many drive to their final destination due to public transport being so poor. Any new development would also destroy valuable green belt land unnecessarily and put unnecessary pressure on the already stretched local GP services
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99524
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Peter Tibbles
With some expansion of transportation, this seems a reasonable site to expand existing conurbation and local services. Being located near a large town with suitable provision for emergency services, healthcare and education, it seems a reasonable site for expansion, with the added bonus of good rail links to Birmingham
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99584
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Miss Lisa Serap
The area is not suitable for the volume of houses proposed, the infrastructure is not suitable in for the existing population without these additional houses.
In addition, this proposal B1 is based on proximity to Hatton train Station, but the frequency of service at this station is limited and there is little scope to improve frequency or length of trains. Any improvements to the station would be costly. Road access to the station is already limited, changes could impact a listed building. The new proposal would need major improvements to the road network and would no doubt need government funding.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99695
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mrs Sarah Makepeace
This proposal will destroy beautiful Warwickshire farming countryside. I walk the bridle way regularly and it is used by dog walkers runners horses and cyclists. The area has fantastic wildlife. This is not only green belt but prime farming land. Building access would be a disaster either through Hatton park or country lanes. Housing sites must focus on low grade countryside for example where HS2 has already destroyed the countryside.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99806
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Andrew Waller
I do not think the land at Hatton should be included as there is no need for such a large development and there is not enough infrastructure for so many houses. A new settlement would put huge pressure on nearby roads and on the drainage system which is not ok
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99813
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Ms Tania Read
I strongly object to the proposed new settlement in Hatton (Site B1). It violates Green Belt protections without meeting the “exceptional circumstances” test, lacks adequate infrastructure, and would overwhelm local roads, rail, schools, and healthcare services. The loss of 1,400 acres of farmland and environmental damage are unacceptable. Additionally, the six-week consultation period is insufficient for public review of such a major proposal. I urge the Council to remove Site B1 from the Local Plan and seek sustainable alternatives.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99888
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Andrew Cowie
I do not believe the infrastructure of the local area can cope with the additional traffic. The station will not be used as often as you think it will be, meaning more traffic to Warwick Parkway. Plus Stanks Island is struggling with traffic now given the recent developments, meaning more traffic trying to flow, more often, through Hampton Magna and HOTH.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99950
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr David Cook
Exceedingly inappropriate development in the Green Belt.
Loss of amenity for walks through fields and woods which provide a significant recreational ‘lung’ proven beneficial for mental health.
Loss of countryside for carbon capture and oxygen generation.
Revised use of land will affect the natural flow of water courses and exacerbate local flooding.
Increased traffic flows through narrow and twisting lanes due to 'rat-running'. To get to the M40 drivers will divert through Hampton Magna and Hampton-on-the-Hill to avoid Stanks roundabout and the A46.
Additional load on current water supply, drainage and sewerage take-away which is already struggling to cope.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99967
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Geoff Cooper
This is already a large out of town development. Can't see how it can be carbon neutral, inevitably occupiers would have to travel.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 99973
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Philip Linekar
Any development of this area would require exhorbitant, upfront investment to support all infrastructure: Road, rail, vehicle, cycling, pedestrian, electricity, water supply, drainage sewerage.
Obligation by developers, signing legally binding contracts (known as Section 106 Agreements) to invest in local services and infrastructure, are already being reneged on across the country (with no penalty) as developers find such funding to be prohibitively expensive. With no guarantee that this would not happen here, or any recourse if it did, this would result in thousands of houses being built in an unsustainable environment, a blight on the countryside and a tremendous loss of valuable farm land.
In May 2024, Warwick and Stratford councils abandoned the option for Dispersed Growth. I believe this was disregarded too soon and, in light of prohibitive infrastructure costs for these proposals, this option should be revisited.
A recent Facebook post highlighted the construction targets can be met by extending 5 major towns by 3000 houses each, and smaller villages, towns by 72 houses each.
This would integrate houses more naturally into existing communities; allow developers to contribute proportionally to infrastructure ; support current local shops, businesses and services; preserve farmland, historic countryside and wildlife.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 100095
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mrs Lorraine Grocott
NA
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 100120
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Ms Annabel Linekar
I strongly oppose the use of the green belt land and destruction of wildlife habitat which has been protected for many years, when so many uninhabited and brownfield sites are available. To progress this proposal would be an irreversible and irresponsible decision which future generations will suffer from.
I also strongly object to this proposal due to the added pressure it would put on the already challenged local roads, which cannot support further traffic without huge investment - this significantly affects the wider area travelling into Warwick.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 100179
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Renwick Paterson
Insufficient infrastructure for the increased traffic,
increased CO 2
Damage and loos to local wildlife and habitats
Loss of farmland and farming businesses
Inability of Hatton Station to support volume of commuters
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 100187
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mrs Hannah Woodbourne
As a resident of Hatton station I object to the removal of our green belt land. The varied wildlife in the area will have no habitat. Living in Hatton Station it is evident that the infrastructure in terms of roads would not be suitable for this volume of housing. Warwick is already a commenting bottleneck - it cannot possible handle the cars that 8000 more houses would bring. The destruction of green belt land should not be allowed take place when there are other options.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 100206
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mrs Jennifer Tawn
Road infrastructure is insufficient to support such a large volume of homes, small narrow roads, width restricted bridges. This would be a decimation of the countryside and county villages. 8000 homes attached to villages of 100-150 homes is an obliteration of the green belt. Hospital in the local area is already over capacity, it can't support this many homes. Village has flash flooded in recent history, additional homes will only exacerbate this issue. Insufficient local transport to support population increase.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 100217
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Dr Nicola Reed
Lack of local infrastructure to support proposal - water, drainage, flooding risk and power supply.
Loss of green belt land around historic Warwick.
Increased transport - Birmingham Road is already hugely busy with commuters heading to/from Warwick/Leamington & the rest of the West Midlands. When M40 is closed it is also the route for all commuters heading from London/Oxford to the West Midlands and beyond. The current road networks cannot sustain additional traffic.
Local schools and GP surgeries are already oversubscribed for the current number of residents.
Environmental destruction and impact on our wildlife and their natural habitat.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 100236
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr John Kalinski
The proposed development would result in a significant reduction in the greenbelt and material loss of habitat for wildlife, and goes against the commitment to protect these spaces.
Rail services from Hatton are extremely limited with gaps of 2 hours throughout the day and on weekends. National services and freight are prioritised over passenger trains leaving little room for improvement in service. This will put more strain than anticipated on highways, and a reliance on car-use paired with the close proximity to other developments means that it is very unlikely to function as a standalone development.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 100251
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Miss Lindsay Hogg
I feel very strongly that this development should not go ahead. The loss of farmland would be detrimental to future generations. We need to ensure that food is produced locally to minimise our environmental impact,
I communite on a daily basis from Hatton Station and frequently cannot get a seat on the train. The railway infrastructure cannot support 8000 additional households. The roads and lanes will not support first the construction traffic and subsequently increased traffic that this development will bring to the area.