Object

Preferred Options

Representation ID: 47595

Received: 03/07/2012

Respondent: Dr D Mirok

Representation Summary:

Proposed development at Kenilworth will:
Reduce "Green Lung" between tonws
Reduce ability to enjoy the recreational value of the area
Damage nature of approach to Kenilworth and Leamington
Damage independent reatilers by encouaring out of town shopping (eg through LNRR
No postive impact on trafiic flows
Failure to comply with NPPF
Damage wildlife and natural enviornment
Loss of high quality agricultural land
Go against the views of residents who ave previously opposed develolment in te green belt

Full text:

I would like to express my protest at the new proposals to allow development in the green belt area of Blackdown, Kenilworth and Old Milverton as these plans

* Reduce the" Green Lung" between Leamington and Kenilworth to less than 1 1/2 miles.

* Reduce everyone's ability to walk, ride, cycle and enjoy this important green space.

* Have a detrimental effect of the picturesque northern gateways to Leamington and Kenilworth, turning them in to another Europa Way and contributing to these Towns losing their identity.

* Result in a "Northern Relief Road" which has no purpose other than to take new home owners quickly on to the A46 and to jobs and shopping opportunities away from our Towns.

* Be another blow to independent retailers in Leamington, Kenilworth and Warwick who make the area attractive places to live. Further "Out of Town" shopping will take trade away from the Towns.

* Not help traffic flows. At peak times the delays on the A452 result from commuters wanting access to the Town centres. Making it a dual carriage way will not help.

* Not comply with the Government's National Planning Policy Framework for development in the Green Belt.

* Violate an important nature corridor along the River Avon.

* Involve construction on the flood plain at Leek Wootton.

* Result in the loss of a significant amount of high quality agricultural land.

* Ignore the views of residents. In response to a previous consultation nearly 60% of respondents opposed development in the Green Belt

I hope you take into account all the above issues and look at your policy again.