Object

Alternative Sites Consultation

Representation ID: 43889

Received: 05/04/2010

Respondent: Melanie Packer

Representation Summary:

Further encroachment into the countryside would have negative affects on local residents. Potentially impact on the peacefulness in Cubbington and I wonder how the council protect these qualities, opportunities and wildlife.
More housing means more cars. The mini roundabout on Windmill Hill already causes minor tail backs at rush hour. How does the council plan to support the increased traffic?

In addition, what are the plans to cope for additional services and amenities?

Full text:

Questionnaire Response:
Part of the intrinsic qualities of Lillington and Cubbington is that it borders with the local countryside. This has natural benefits in terms of health and well being for residents of all ages. The further encroachment into the countryside which should be protected is would have negative affects on the residents and possibly residents within other parts of North Leamington, by distancing them further and perhaps limiting their ability or opportunity to benefit experiences such observing nature and walks into the countryside. This would potentially impact on the peacefulness that can be observed in Cubbington and I wonder how the council would envisage protecting these qualities and opportunities for its local residents and how would it protect the local wildlife?

I worry for the basic infrastructure of the area also. More residents and housing means more cars and traffic. The mini roundabout at the top of Windmill hill can already cause minor tail backs at
rush hour, mornings particularly and I believe this to be true for the road leading into Leamington
from Radford Semele into Leamington Spa which can get very busy/ congested. This is a route that I imagine residents in the new housing might also take, if exited via Off Church. How do you plan to support the increased traffic and relieve us from any potential congestion, irrespective of the route that we take?

In addition, what are you plans to cope for additional services that would be required in terms of housing and health provision? For example, I am only aware of one GP practice in the area on the Cubbington Road.