Object

Representation ID: 57652

Received: 19/07/2013

Respondent: Dr Felicity Ann Furber

Objects to development south of Warwick, the deletion of sites at North Leamington creates an unbalanced plan. It denies Leamington of development to make a contribution to housing need in the area and would have little impact on the gap between Leamington and Coventry. Housing in this area would provide ready access to the sub regional employment site south of Coventry and would not encourage cross town commuting. The proposals south of Warwick would damage the setting of the town increasing traffic congestion and pollution which is already above legal limits. This will become a real threat to the health of Warwick residents. More traffic will be forced to use the 18th Century Avon bridge which is already overloaded.The proposals will cause significant damage to the historic environment of Warwick. The proposed traffic mitigation strategy would not solve the problem but provide a modest short term benefit. The damage to Warwick gives compelling grounds to allow a small incursion into the greenbelt north of Leamington.