We strongly object to the development of additional housing on land connected to Hatton Park. Main reasons include: a) Birmingham Road would not cope with the considerable congestion and disruption that this would cause; b) transport links are already stretched; c) it would have a significant impact on our wildlife that is established on this land; d) our local primary schools would not have capacity; e) impact on drainage; f) impact of current residents quality of life; g) impact on child development through added pressure on transportation to schools; and h) not "evidence-based".

We are extremely concerned that any decisions made to date are not "evidence-based". Specifically, it is our concern that there are limitations in the rigour, transparency and methodology used to develop these proposed plans on Hatton Park. Despite repeated disapproval and objection from the local community we are extremely concerned that the voice and opinions of the community have not been clearly integrated into these plans through the appropriate synthesis and appraisal.

From a personal point of view we need to express our upmost disapproval and objection over expanding housing adjacent to Hatton Park on green belt land. I do not see what the "exceptional circumastances" are for developing on this green belt. I do not see this plan as "sustainable". I cannot comprehend how the estimated number of houses planned on this site has been established. The current plans would not be in-keeping with the large houses surrounding this land.

There is considerable worry and upset among residents who live on Hatton Park and surrounding areas. This is significantly impacting on their quality of life. This small community is already overburden by through traffic (e.g. Birmingham Road) and schools are at capacity. Please work closely with parishes and residents before considering any further expansion.

Schools and early year care:
There needs to be greater focus on how schools will be expanded. For example, as you are aware, Budbrooke Primary is at capacity and it takes children from Chase Meadow & Hatton Park. The Ferncumbe Primary School at Hatton is over capacity. Further growth on this land would result in more children having to travel to schools outside the catchment area, resulting in greater pressure on families and impact on their quality of life. If you go ahead with development on this planned site you would force people to leave the area and take their businesses elsewhere due to the likely impact on commuting, links to the A40 and transport to schools. Children are already having to set off earlier and earlier to get to school on time - again this is likely to have an impact on their maturational development and quality of life. I cannot take this risk for my family.

Early-year care needs careful consideration at an affordable price. Already many nurseries are at capacity or in considerable demand. The costs are also unmanageable for many parents wanting to return to work after maternity leave. Added housing would place increased demand on these services.

Green spaces and green belts:
The wildlife on the land occupying the proposed land adjacent to Birmingham Road needs to be respected and the natural habitats for our wildlife maintained. Housing on this planned site has resulted in considerable frustration and objection at meetings we have attended. People do not feel listened too. Please note that Muntjac deers, bats, birds of prey, pheasants, and many small mammals reside on the proposed land adjaccent to Birmingham Road. I feel strongly about protecting not destroying their habitat. Protecting our natural flora and fauna is important. Adding just a small number of houses will have a high price on our wildlife which will not be repairable.

Transport:
Expanding our road networks is going to be important to deal with the increasing cars on our roads. Birmingham road is already heavily congested. People on the Hatton Park estate are being required to set off earlier and earlier to avoid the congestion which results every morning. We also need to consider the impact this will have on noise and air pollution for residents already residing in places of growth.

I also note that there is likely to be a through road connecting the current housing on Hatton Park via Ebrington Drive. Please note that this is often a single lane road as current residents park here. This road is played on by young children including the green area at the end of Ebrington Drive. Removing the green area and making this a busy road would significantly impact on current residents living on and around Ebinggton Drive.

Healthcare:
Ensuring that GP surgeries and hospitals can cope with the housing expansion will be of upmost importance. GP surgeries are already struggling to cope.