I would like to raise my objections to the proposed Gladman development in Radford Semele, east of Church Lane.
If it goes ahead it will irrecoverably change the character of the area for the worse, destroying the open green field views from the Southam Road, Church Lane and School Lane. These vistas define Radford Semele and stop it becoming yet another piece of urban sprawl.
A development on this site will have a big negative impact on the rural nature of the village and would also exacerbate the already difficult traffic flow exiting from Offchurch Lane onto the Southam Road.
Gladman's outline scheme does not have any detail regarding the proposed road layout but its proximity to the Offchurch Lane junction and the blind bend opposite will present a major problem and possible danger spot. There has been a serious accident at this junction as recently as 6 January.
I am not against development in Radford Semele per se but would favour development on site options 2 and 3 in the Site Assessment Plan. If the 30mph limit were to be extended down the Southam Road these sites could offer a safer traffic solution without compromising the rural aspect at the heart of the village.
I hope these views and issues will be taken into account.