Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 54957
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mr Kris Cietak
Whereas accept the need for development makes the following points:
1-the area under development proposals is green belt and is a haven for all sorts of wild life interests of which need to be factored into the design of the development
2- Lives on the south side of Jordan Close and in common with 10 other properties enjoy the amenity of a spinney which runs along the backs of the 11 gardens
This spinney has an abundance of wild life which nest and breed in this habitat, has not been managed by its owner for over 28 years, contains a number of ancient oak trees which are the subject of preservation orders and is totally wild.
This habitat should be preserved and looked after and enhanced rather than destroyed or incorporated into building plots.
2- area marked as "Employment land" seems excessively large and should be made smaller. On Map 6 it looks as if it will abut the gardens of properties in Thickthorn Close. There must be an effective natural barrier incorporated to protect the privacy and outlook of those properties.
3-Safe provision needed for cyclists wanting to go in the direction of Leamington (currently very hazardous especially over the Avon river at Chesford Bridge) In addition to existing cycle track towards Warwick.
4-The roundabout improvement over the A46 needs to be effective in coping with the extra traffic the development will cause. This should include a filter lane for those wishing to go in the direction of Coventry, who a present are stuck behind those going straight onto Leamington
1 the area under development proposals is green belt and is a haven for all sorts of wild life interests of which need to be factored into the design of the development
2 I live on the south side of Jordan Close and in common with 10 other properties enjoy the amenity of a spinney which runs along the backs of the 11 gardens
This spinney has an abundance of wild life including foxes, deer, bats, owls and a large variety of common woodland birds such as bull and goldfinches, nuthatches,,jays, green and spotted woodpeckers etc all of which nest and breed in this habitat.
This "spinney" was once an access to Thickthorn and has not been managed by its owner in the 28 years I have lived at this address. It contains a number of ancient oak trees which are the subject of preservation orders as far as I know. At the present time it is totally wild though some residents do use it as a depository for their garden trimmings. This is good for hibernators.
I believe that this habitat should be preserved and looked after and enhanced rather than destroyed or incorporated into building plots which the developers may have in their proposals. The area represents a very small part of the total development and developers should be encouraged to minimise the impact of the new build on the existing residents and their properties.
2 the area marked as "Employment land" seems excessively large and should be made smaller. On Map 6 it looks as if it will abut the gardens of properties in Thickthorn Close and I believe there must be an appropriate and effective natural barrier incorporated into the plan to protect the privacy and outlook of those properties.
3 There should be provision made for cyclists wanting to go in the direction of Leamington. Whereas there is a cycle track from Leak Wootton, via Guys Cliffe towards Warwick there is no such facility towards Leamington and cycling in that direction is very hazardous especially over the Avon river at Chesford Bridge
4 The roundabout improvement over the A46 needs to be effective in coping with the extra traffic the development will cause. This should include a filter lane for those wishing to go in the direction of Coventry, who a present are stuck behind those going straight onto Leamington