We are writing to express out disagreement with the proposed plan for further housing in Hampton Magna which we consider is over development of this area and seems to have been chosen for expediency - there are a lot of areas of derelict land and other places which could be far better utilised. Hampton Magna is a pleasant place to live with a strong community spirit and when we bought our house we did so on the grounds that the surrounding land was green belt and would not be built on and the development would be within the confines of the historic barracks. We recognise that it was originally attended for the village to be bigger but by the time most of the residents moved in these plans had been shelved and we are horrified that 43 years on these are being revived. The effect of the loss of valuable farm land and the damage to all the varied and fascinating wildlife that currently occupies this land is incalculable and once land is built on it cannot be reclaimed.

We do not feel the existing infrastructure and amenities could cope with another 100 houses, the once considerable number of local shops has already shrunk down to just 3. There are frequently problems with drainage and the sewerage system will be put under particular strain, as will other services. Additional housing has already been developed at Chase Meadow, which is ongoing, and at Hatton Park, it is difficult therefore to see the necessity for even more at Hampton Magna. There are also a number of other villages which could better be developed locally, possibly Bubbenhall etc etc

We also have concerns about road safety as the school is at full capacity and the surrounding roads are now an absolute nightmare when parents come to drop off and collect their children creating some very dangerous situations, there is also an impact with amount of traffic using the railway station and people using the road round the village as a short cut which will be further exacerbated. A large number of driving schools use the major roads around Hampton Magna which also adds to traffic problems.

On the subject of the proposed gypsy encampments, we are still bemused that a local farmer at Beausale once offered land for us by travellers which was turned down by the council although it had traditionally been used by Gipsies for years we would perhaps like to see this being revisited and new solutions sort as we cannot imagine the kind of site currently being looked at will be conducive to the safety and wellbeing of travellers. Also the incidence of litter and damage that follows on from these sites is most concerning. Also has anyone consulted with the gipsies/travellers to find out what they think, I don't think we want another fiasco like the one we had when the site that is now the Parkway Station was considered as a gipsy site which was very unsuitable with its proximity to the canal and the railway line and difficult entrance from the road which the Gipsies themselves rejected and did not want. This is also yet another strain on the school.

We would like to think that the views of Hampton Magna residents are fully considered and this is not just a case of 'rubber stamping' something that has already been decided.