Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 59330
Received: 22/07/2013
Respondent: Royal Leamington Spa Town Council
Threats
*The size of the development could create a large urban area that has no identity, or natural connections, with existing towns.
* Delays in finalising the plan will result in a developer's charter, with the Planning Department unable to prevent developers building unwelcome areas, with no overall
planning of design, or size of dwellings.
*The area designated for housing is very far from the area designated for employment, creating a potential additional problem for traffic chaos.
* The District clearly needs a range of homes, and particularly a range of affordable and social housing. There is a potential threat that many properties could be bought to let, and this trend destroys the potential to build enduring communities.
*There appears to be no pro-active planning layout. The housing developments
Royal Leamington Spa Town Council broadly welcomes the Revised Development Strategy and in the attached document gives a more detailed response to items within it.