Flooding:
The land on which is proposed to build is clay which does not drain. Cubbington sits in a trough and its natural drainage is from the church end of the village to Offchurch Road. Because of the building already there, the Pingle Brook is no longer able to drain the land and the drainage arrangements at the moment are insufficient for the purpose as was proved three years ago.
Should houses, roads and paved driveways be built on the proposed site, all the surface water from that area would drain down towards Offchurch Road and add to the already existing problems. An access road at the end of Queen Street would channel surface water into the village at that point.
Who would be responsible to ensure proper drainage over the whole area of Cubbington Parish and maintenance of drainage systems over the long term.
Traffic:
There is only one access/exit point proposed on the Cubbington side of the development which will lead a larger volume of traffic at peak times on the already busy Offchurch Road at the end of Queen Street
From the current plan produced, it would appear that there is no actual point where the development site meets the road and the private drive of Hill farm would have to be taken over for this purpose.
There is very little space for a suitable roundabout as proposed at this point of Offchurch Road leaving no room for large vehicle to pass through. Traffic would disperse from this point through the very narrow roads of Offchurch Road or up Windmill Hill.
The Offchurch route would be blocked frequently during periods of heavy rainfall when the ford floods.
The route up Windmill Hill would bring a high volume past St Theresa's school where there is already insufficient parking for parents dropping children off and it would create danger for children crossing to the school.
At the top of Windmill Hill the mini roundabout is already a dangerous spot. Traffic entering Leamington has to negotiate the traffic calming island, a feature which distracts drivers from noticing the existence of the roundabout. Many drivers including bus drivers still consider Cubbington Road to be a main road and expect to have right of way over drivers approaching from Kenilworth and Offchurch Road.
To avoid this mini roundabout drivers are likely to try to cut through Cubbington village by way if Queen Street and Church Lane; Queen Street, Ledbrook Road and Broadway or Cross Lane, New Street and Church Lane. This would create problems in the centre of the village, danger in the side roads and at the access to Cubbington school
Amenities:
Schools - there is no room for expansion at Cubbington or St Theresa's school, Cubbington and Telford schools already have temporary classrooms. Surely the government promised better accommodation at schools than terrapin huts!
Doctors - the nearest surgery is at least a mile away at Highland Road. there are medical provisions in Weston or Offchurch who must rely on the Highland Road Surgery already
Water and Sewage - is it possible for the present water and sewage network to cope with the expansion required and are Severn Trent prepared to provide it?
Policiing - Cubbingotn already has problems with idle youths hanging round the village. At the moment Cubbington is a separate village. Are the police prepared to provide the policiing required by a suburb of Leamington which is what Cubbington would become when it can be accessed from Lillington near Eden Court
Employment:
It is stated that the availability of employment is taken into consideration when large areas of housing are built. There is no employment or prospective employment in this are or at this side of Leamington
To reach employment in south Leamington access could be via Offchurch but as stated this si via very narrow roads and a ford.
To reach employment anywhere in Leamington means access via Cubbington Road and throuygh town and this already has a large volume of traffic from Cubbington, New Cubbington, Lillington, Rugby and out-lying villages.
To reach employment in Coventry traffic would affect Kenilworth Road and the Coventry Road through Stoneleigh or via Leicester Lane.
To reach employment in Kenilworth traffic would affect Kenilworth Road, Bericote Lane, which is narrow and add to the already heavy traffic at Chesford Bridge.
Arable Land:
There are many greenfield sites consisting of poor land little used for production. Despite the clay soil this is arable land which is used for production. Despite the clay soil this is arable land which is used for production of crops. the ability of greater production of crops in Britain is important as it means products do not have to be transported great distances round the world causing greenhouse gases.
Conservation of wildlife:
There are badgers, newts and many other creatures well established in this site. For the health and well being of the population in all areas, open spaces available to many people is very important. to fill in this green arm of land between Cubbington and Lillington would not only annihilate vital wildlife habitat but be detrimental to the local population.
Footpaths:
There are many established footpaths on this site would have to be incorporated into the design of the road plans. However, access to paved walkways instead of country footpaths would as said above be detrimental to the local population.
Village Life:
the people of Cubbington and those in the houses surrounding this site chose to live there for the village life Cubbington provides. Village life is fast being lost in this country and suburban life is causing many physical and mental health, road safety, crime and drug problems/ Surely village life should be valued and retained.
This council will gain money via the council tax on each proposed house, but the value of many existing properties will drop and as council tax is based on the tax band according to the value of a house, many residents will warrant a reduction in their council tax.