Object
Publication Draft
Representation ID: 66693
Received: 23/06/2014
Respondent: Old Milverton & Blackdown JPC
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
The Council is pleased that the value of the Green Belt to the North of Leamington has been recognised in the Publication Draft. This narrow area of Green Belt is a vital buffer to prevent Leamington, Kenilworth and Warwick coalescing. It preserves the historic setting of Leamington and Warwick, and has immense recreational value for residents of the nearby towns, who enjoy walking, horse riding, cycle riding, running etc. in the area. The North Leamington Green Belt is under constant attack and there is a real danger that over time it will be eroded by continual creeping development.
The planned development of further sports facilities in the area and the possible development of a "park and ride" scheme will result in the increasing urbanisation of the area. In addition construction of HS2 and, if permitted, the Gateway Development at Baginton, will swallow up large tracts of the North Leamington Green Belt.
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