Longbridge has Rural Area status and as such nothing should be done which will compromise its character. There is already a large scale commercial development (Tournament Fields) standing half empty- across the main road from the site, so it is hard to believe that yet more commercial/industrial space is needed in the vicinity. Should this development go ahead a major thoroughfare into Warwick would be dominated with industrial parks on both sides of the road. The site is unique in that it is an open area of green space on the edge of the town giving views along to the Castle and historic battlegrounds - we should do everything in our power to retain it.

There needs to be balance and an appreciation of the pleasant open green space that will be taken away should this proposal go ahead.