We are writing to you with reference to our grave concerns over the potential impact upon the health and wellbeing of
Warwick residents, of WDC's preferred option under the New Local Plan, for a large concentration of circa 3000+ houses
on the greenfield land between Myton Road and Europa Way, which is presently an Area of Restraint.

Such a development would have serious health impacts upon local residents, in view of the conservative estimate of
6000+ additional vehicles introduced to the local roads which are, as you will be aware, in excess of capacity and
unable to support the additional traffic.

This will result in additional pollution and further decline in already poor air quality, resulting in an increase in respiratory
conditions such as asthma, COPD - not to mention the recent report which implicates poor air quality and traffic pollution
as a contributing factor to lung cancer. Also due to the huge increase in traffic on an already saturated infrastructure, more
traffic will be stationary and slow moving for even longer periods, therefore concentrating the increased pollution on the
immediate area.

We are extremely concerned about the potential health impact upon our families.

Many local residents try to walk as much as possible due to the terrible traffic situation in our area; but the poor air
quality stops them from doing so, and - in the absence of any kind of regular public transport in the area - return to their
cars; our own children walk to and from school but complain of the choking exhaust fumes they experience as
they walk. If air quality were to become even worse as a result of this proposed mass housebuilding concentrated in one area
then even less people would walk and would use their cars, therefore increasing the problem even further.

The 2008 Air Quality Action plan for Warwick clearly shows a shocking picture of the poor air quality, with the
very worst area being Warwick town centre (being the most developed over the past several years).

Of particular interest is the comment on page 17:

Policy ER.2: Environmental Impact of Development
"The environmental impact of all proposed development on human beings, soil, fauna, flora, water, air, climate,
the landscape, geology, cultural heritage and material assets must be thoroughly assessed, and measures secured
to mitigate adverse environmental effects to acceptable levels. Local plans should include policies to ensure this
takes place. The impact of existing sources of environmental pollution on the occupants of any proposed new
development should also be taken into account. All assessment of environmental impact should take account of,
and where possible seek to reduce, uncertainty over the implications of the proposed development. If adverse
impacts cannot be mitigated to acceptable levels, development will not be permitted."

We therefore seek urgent confirmation that the issue of air quality is being thoroughly investigated as an urgent matter
of Public Health, and that this Local Plan in it's current form will be opposed in it's entirety if it is found to be detrimental
to the health of residents. We would also welcome your assurance as the Director of Public Health that this will be
done in good time; the results published for local residents to be able to consider well in advance of any decision on
the Local Plan itself.