I wanted to register my concern about the proposed house building plans for the sites in the vicinity of The Birmingham Road next to Hatton Park.

Firstly I have just completed a walk around Warwick town, and I have identified a number of buildings that are empty that would provide excellent homes. They may cost more than building on green belt fields but would prevent readily available space from becoming wasteland and would make the town more attractive.

Secondly, building 90 homes next to the Birmingham Road actually means introducing 180 cars directly onto the Birmingham Road. This is not likely to reduce the traffic on the Birmingham Road. Nor is it likely to reduce traffic in Saltisford. Charingworth Drive will become very congested with people trying to leave the estate in the mornings. How will this improve or enhance the standard of living in Warwick?

I really do think that the requirement for extra homes can be met without the need to build on fields.