I am writing to comment on the proposed development at Hampton Magna. See your Local Plan Places Map 20.
This explosive increase of dwellings represents such a large percentage that it is unfair to existing residents when other more accessible villages have a lesser percentage increase. I am writing to explain why the proposed development at Hampton Magna appears to be flawed and unmanageable. The main reason it is said that Hampton Magna has been chosen for a large percentage increase of dwellings is that amenities are already in place.
We have a doctor's surgery, but this is situated in a very small area sandwiched between the shops, the school and the pub, because the surgery caters for the surrounding villages there is not enough parking spaces for patients. The same applies to the shops, causing congestion and danger to local residents.
There is a school but to accommodate extra children from Hatton Park and the children that the new development in Hampton Magna will generate, it will need to be greatly enlarged. There is already a major problem with parking at school drop offs and pickups.
The rail station has created problems for existing residents of Hampton Magna by the unofficial parking of vehicles around the village, also rail users are speeding through the very narrow country lanes to catch trains this has compromised the quality of life for walkers, horse riders and cyclists.
The lanes, leading into Hampton Magna are only country lanes and already choked with vehicles at peak times.
Why have other sites not been considered? A very large field next to the Warwick by pass on Hampton Road was for sale recently for a considerable time, this field would have had excellent access with potential for even more routes to major roads. It was situated close to amenities schools, doctors, pharmacy, shops and the pub.
The extra infrastructure necessary for this development will be costly, the sewage system is inadequate, the roads are too narrow and often single track. All the other amenities are overwhelmed already.