Object

Representation ID: 60363

Received: 29/07/2013

Respondent: Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Parish Council

Construction of circa 80 new dwellings as a single development would represent a 21% increase in the village housing stock and is contrary to WDC's policy of new development being in scale with existing settlements. It would exert considerable pressure upon the local infrastructure, especially Leek Wootton School which is already at capacity. An estimated increase of 28 pupils would require the construction of 3 additional classrooms, plus significant extension to related facilities. Getting the housing mix right (e.g limiting 3 and 4 bedroom houses) will help.

Secondary education could also be an issues when development here is combined with the proposals for Thickthorn. The RDS implies that the catchment arewas may be reviewed so that Leek Wootton is no longer in catchment for Kenilworth School. However the RDS does address this issue addequately.