Village Housing Options and Settlement Boundaries

The 'new' local plan appears a well researched and carefully considered document, detailing the process of refining the plan at each stage.

I believe that the report has evidenced that the planning process has considered the feedback from the local community and placed a 'value' on the aspects of green belt and over development that quite rightly concern people and which they consider increasingly important within their communities.

In summary, a well balanced progressive plan for the District that deserves support going forward.

On 10th December 2013 Cubbington Parish Council discussed the Local Plan proposals affecting Cubbington. They have made the following comments regarding site 1 (allotment land, Rugby Road) and site 2 (land opposite Willow Sheet Meadow).

Following discussion, the Parish Council agreed to raise no objection to the proposals and feel that the proposed 75 dwellings are much more acceptable than the significantly higher number that had been suggested previously.

It is understood that of the 75 new dwellings a number of affordable houses will be included which will supplement the seven which have already been proposed to be built on the adjoining area off Coventry Road.

The Parish Council agreed also that assurances should be given regarding the new allotments which would be provided to replace those which would be lost. These would be regarding the location of the new allotments and that this new area would be properly prepared for allotment use. They also believe that there should be an overlap period between the closure of the existing allotments and the opening of the new ones to permit an organised transition from the old site to the new.

In addition, the Parish Council request that discussions should be held with them regarding the Community Infrastructure Levy which will become available in the event that the development of sites 1 and 2 proceeds.

When the Parish Council discussed the Local Plan on Tuesday it was pointed out that the Cubbington plan shown on page 43 of the full document is incorrect.

It has already been pointed out that, on the Cubbington plan shown on page 43 of the full document, the brown line around sites 1 and 2 is referred to in the key as the Village Boundary. This is incorrect as the boundary should encompass the whole of the village.

Please let me know if you require any clarification of the above comments.

When the Parish Council discussed the Local Plan on Tuesday it was pointed out that the Cubbington plan shown on page 43 of the full document is incorrect.

The brown line around sites 1 and 2 is referred to in the key as the Village Boundary. This of course is incorrect as the boundary should encompass the whole of the village. Can this be corrected please as the Parish Council do not want residents to be confused.