Object

Revised Development Strategy

Representation ID: 52723

Received: 05/07/2013

Respondent: Maggie Coleman

Representation Summary:

Opposed to more housing being developed in this area which is still semi-rural. Does not want to see the delightful country towns of Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth destroyed by being swallowed up in one giant urban sprawl.
Concerned about congestion particularly at peak time caused by additional traffic (10,000 to 20,000 new cars) that will be generated by 10,000 new homes. Also potential impacts on social and community infrastructure and jobs.

Full text:

I am opposed to any more housing being developed in this area, which at the moment is still semi-rural. I do not want to see the delightful country towns of Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth destroyed by being swallowed up in one giant urban sprawl, which is what will happen if the planners get their way. I am sure I am not the only person who feels this way.
I read in the local press that 10,000 new homes are planned over the next ten years or so. This will generate between 10,000 and 20,000 more cars on our roads.Do the planners ever try to drive through Leamington or Warwick, especially at peak times? Do they really think any more traffic in our town centres can be sustained? Let alone factors such as schools, hospitals, jobs, doctors surgeries....the list goes on. If we local residents had wanted to live in a city, presumably we would have moved to one. Please do not spoil this beautiful part of the country.