House building will not help the local economy as so many people commute out of the district i.e. this is a very desirable residential district; more people living here will reduce the desirability and increase outward commuting but is unlikely to lead to more jobs.

The Background Technical Paper indicates that in recent years very little land has needed to be developed for employment. Indeed many units in the district are currently unused. This is partly due to the difficult economic climate but is also due to a move away from industrial activities towards office work that requires much less floor space.

Economic redevelopment should be solely undertaken within existing industrial areas, including Coventry.