Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 54921
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mr & Mrs Round
The proposed development in Area 6 is problematic in many ways:
1) It is disproportionate to what already exists and would therefore create a sprawling suburban environment that is out of keeping with this part of the county.
2) The demand for housing should be in response to employment, as there is no point creating new development where the prospect of remunerative work is not already non-existent.
* Social problems would be increased if the uptake is only by those in social housing and 'on benefit'.
* Land already earmarked for employment use has not be taken up so is there a realistic possibility that further proposed new areas for commercial development would fare any better?
* Employment needs appear to be in the North of the County.
3) The traffic flow is particularly problematic as there is no possibility of a ring road around Warwick.
Traffic from areas 6 & 9 would have to access the A46 and M40 through Warwick town centre adding to existing grid lock at rush hours.
* The only access to the town is over the Avon Bridge which would create an even worse bottle-neck around the Castle area, which is a key tourist attraction.
* Warwick town centre is simply not designed for a heavy traffic flow and tinkering with the road junctions is not the answer.
4) Would it not be possible to reclassify a specific area of protected Green belt if it was to the overall benefit of the wider community and environment?
* The area between Hatton and the A46 as suitable for expansion. This has direct access to all the major road networks, would not impact on Warwick town itself and would not put additional strain on existing communities in Warwick Gates and Whitnash.
* As the employment opportunities appear to be more in the north of the county rather than the south, housing should be situated to facilitate the commute to those areas. Also area 3 could be considered for greater expansion for the same reasons.
We live on the Chase Meadow Estate and attended the meeting held at Aylesford School on 15th July in order to learn more about the housing developments planned.
The proposed development in Area 6 is problemmatic in many ways.
1)It is disproportionate to what already exists and would therefore create a sprawling suburban environment that is out of keeping with this part of the county.
2)The demand for housing should be in response to employment, as there is no point creating new development where the prospect of remunerative work is not already existant. Social problems would be increased if the uptake is only by those in social housing and 'on benefit'. Land already earmarked for employement use has not be taken up so is there a realistic possiblity that further proposed new areas for commercial development would fare any better? Employment needs appear to be in the North of the County.
3) The traffic flow is particularly problemmatic as there is no possibility of a ring road around Warwick. Hence, traffic from areas 6 & 9 would have to access the A46 and M40 through Warwick town centre.
This is already gridlocked at rush hours and the roads are simply not wide enough to accommodate existing traffic, let alone an increased flow. Their only access to the town is over the Avon Bridge which would create an even worse bottle-
neck around the Castle area, which is a key tourist attraction. Warwick town centre is simply not designed for a heavy traffic flow and tinkering with the road junctions is not the answer.
4)Although designated green belt areas have been protected, would it not be possible to reclassify a specific area if it was to the overall benefit of the wider community and environment? We are thinking of the area between Hatton and the A46 as suitable for expansion. This has direct access to all the major road networks, would not impact on Warwick town itself and would not put additional strain on existing communities in Warwick Gates and Whitnash. As the employment opportunities appear to be more in the north of the county rather than the south, housing should be situated to facilitate the commute to those areas. Also area 3 could be considered for greater expansion for the same reasons.