Support
Village Housing Options and Settlement Boundaries
Representation ID: 61127
Received: 19/01/2014
Respondent: Kevin Brewer
In general, I would support the development, but subject to the following:
1) maximum of 35 houses on the site otherwise would spoil the pleasant rural setting of Red Lane. The balance of houses that need to be built should be considered at the Coventry end of Cromwell Lane
2) hedgerows and trees should be maintained to minimise the visual impact
3) The development could possibly include provision of a church site (and playing fields) that would enhance the village's facilties.
I think the proposed development is a better option than increased ribbon development which would increase the sprawl of the village.
However, I do think that 75 houses is too much for the one site and should be a maximum of 35. The balance of houses that need to be built should be built down the Coventry end of Cromwell Lane. Hedges and trees should be maintained along Red Lane to minimise the visual impact of the development. It would also be good to include the following as part of the project to establish greater facilities in the village:
1) Provision of playing fields that can be used for sport and recreation
2) Most importantly, provision of land for a church / place of public worship
In conclusion, I support the project but subject to the following. Not too many houses should be built on Red Lane which would spoil the pleasant rural road, so therefore a maximum of 35 houses should be built on the site. As compensation, provision of a church site should be provided, and possibly a playing fields.