The basis of my concern relates to the effect that an increase in local population and buildings would have upon the immediate locality. Specifically these concerns are:

1) The water and drainage provision for Hatton Station is not sufficient to sustain additional properties. Without improvement all existing homes would be at risk of decreased water pressure and insufficient foul water drainage.
2) There is no provision for the recreation of children.
3) Road access is limited, especially into the land east of Oakdene Crescent. There is an unacceptable risk that emergency vehicles would not be able to gain access into the new development.
4) Local roads do not have footpaths. An increase in traffic would mean an increased danger to people walking along existing roadways without footpaths (e.g. Station Road).
5) Public transport is minimal. Bus services are not sufficiently frequent to provide a reasonable access into Warwick, Leamington or Stratford. Despite having a rail station, services do not provide a sufficiently regular daytime service.
6) Pressure on school places at the local school at Hatton Green (Ferncumbe) means that children may not be able to gain a place at school.
7) For an increase in population there is no facility for shopping.


For these reasons I suggest that the proposed developments are not sustainable in the locality and that the Council should object to the application.