I am writing to log my comments and objections to the New Local Plan 2011-2029.
The new local plan has been prepared knowing that the ONS was reviewing the population projections and therefore in the knowledge that the forecast housing development and 5 year land supply may need to be revisited. The recent ONS figures in fact indicate that the forecast housing development can be reduced by 30% and that Warwick District does have the 5 year requisite land supply. Therefore WDC should review all projections.
Many housing developments have been rushed through by both developers and WDC to beat these new projected figures.( many on areas of restraint 1996-2011).
These approved, in outline, developments have been approved without adequate consideration to infrastructure. There are proven documented figures stating there are no local schools places, no local GP and NHS capacity, insufficient road infrastructure and yet all are approved.
The comments from local residents, which appear more accurate than WDC, are not taken into account in approving new applications.
The concentration of housing is illogical and does not take into account infrastructure and travel across restrictions such as bridges to both places of work and to emergency services.
Alternatives are largely ignored. A recent offer of a 5000 house site at Stoneleigh has recently been offered but dismissed almost immediately without any consideration. There have been other alternatives offered but not considered.
Compliance/adherence to the NPPF has been poor, non existent or selective to say the least.
Finally there is no respect when approving developments next to existing businesses some of which may go out of business due to poorly considered applications.
All of the above can be adequately substantiated with documentation if required.