I would like to respond to the current local plan consultation.

Whilst fully appreciating the challenge faced by WDC Officers and Members in compiling such a plan I believe the current version to be of real concern.

The issues are as follows:

Green belt
The position on the green belt whilst based upon current legislation, should be revisited or the planning process halted until changes are made to the national policy. The proposals to provide almost the entirety of the districts housing allocation within 20% of the district, must I would expect fall into 'exceptional circumstances'.

I also speculate over the impact that HS2 has had on the decision to move the initial development from this area and and the attractiveness of it to developers.


Infrastructure
I do not believe the considerations around infrastructure to be sufficient. As a resident of Barford I would also be deeply concerned about the impact of people finding 'rat runs' and alternatives to the 'expected routes' in and around Warwick and Leamington and seek considerable reassurance that such matters would be addressed in any future stages


Gypsy & traveller sites
In relation to he Gypsy and Traveller sites, whilst again recognise WDC's position, I believe that if these sites should go ahead they should be to integrated within the proposed new developments (should they go ahead)


It is not one specific issue, but the combination of these which I believe to be ultimately detrimental to the District. This should be considered when reviewing feedback on individual elements.

Having lived and worked in the south of the District for over 30 years the scale, location and nature of these and those relating to gypsies and travellers are of such a gravity that I would give serious consideration to moving away should they be approved.


I therefore register my discomfort and deep concern with the current proposals.