Object

Alternative Sites Consultation

Representation ID: 43620

Received: 09/03/2010

Respondent: Mr Reginald Smith

Representation Summary:

Main objections.
Increased danger from flooding.
Loss of viable agriculural land.
Loss of Green Belt.
Traffic congestion, safety.
Access to the site.
Cosideration given to the owners of Hill Farm House.

Full text:

I strongly object to the development of Glebe Farm Cubbington. Warwick District Council know that the low part of Cubbington Village was severely flooded June 14/15 2007. 48 properties were damaged to such an extent which necessitated many residents being moved to temporary accommodation for a minimum of 6 months. The topography of the proposed development site is such that surface water will naturally fall towards the Offchurch Road/ Welsh Road, Cubbington. This will exacerbate Cubbington's Flooding problem. At the moment the land around Glebe Farm is arable land and is always with crops. At the moment this land provides a sustainable drainage system for surface water. It will be disastrous to hard surface the area. The problem of flooding is my main objection but ther are other problems, such as access to the development. It has been suggested that there is vehicular access to the site on the north eastern boundary, off the Offchurch Road. A particularly nasty junction with Queen Street righht on a bend. This existing access serves Hill Farm House. Has any thought been given to the affect this would have on the owners of Hill Farm House? On the Western boundary it is suggested that acces will be provided by opening up cul de sacs off Parklands Avenue. Traffic density would increase in both Parklands Avenue and Offchurch Road Cubbington. Finally the erosion of the Green Belt is to be deplored. I do not want to see the wedge of viable agriculural land between Lillington and Cubbington urbanised.