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Revised Development Strategy

Representation ID: 57883

Received: 22/07/2013

Respondent: M. J. Lynch

Representation Summary:

Revised strategy advantages:
Recognises no exceptional circumstances for major development in North Leamington green belt.
Preserves limited green space between Leamington and Kenilworth avoiding coalescence.
Removes need to turn A452 into dual carriageway, making traffic congestion worse in Leamington
RDS reduces proposal for green belt housing to concentrate on brownfield sites. Whilst green belt loss regretable, it must be recognised that there is significant green space south of Leamington.
RDS will facilitate people living close to employment and reducing journey times and costs with consequential positive impact on environment and quality of life.
Prospect of access to good local workforce will encourage more business and prosperity.
Proposed new employment areas close to major road network with provision in RDS for improvements at key junctions to relieve congestion.
RDS provides for schools and infrastructure to support new development.

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