Object

Representation ID: 69038

Received: 12/04/2016

Respondent: Baginton Parish Council

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

The plan for 1800 new homes, with a maximum capacity of 4000 homes, is not sustainable from a transport and road infrastructure viewpoint. Amenities for the development listed within the Local Plan, including schools, GP Surgeries, shopping and bus routes are all identified as being north of the proposed site and within Coventry. The existing road infrastructure in Finham and Green Lane are incapable of supporting this development, with little room for any improvements. Similarly, access westward towards Gibbet Hill is not sustainable.
As this development is highlighted as supporting a need within Coventry, daily commutes for workers are also likely to be northwards, or potentially eastwards where sub-regional employment land has been suggested. Insufficient account has been taken of vehicle movement from the site and how this will affect the surrounding area.
Baginton Parish Council acknowledges that some mitigation has been proposed such as New 1, Mod 20, b) on page 19 - 'a new road linking the A46 Stoneleigh junction with Kirby Corner and subsequently to the A452 or A45.' However, such a road would not support commuting northwards or eastwards towards the areas where sub-regional employment growth is suggested. The proposal for new roads recognises and acknowledges that issues exist, but does not adequately address them. It is inconceivable that up to 4000 new homes built to support the growth & development of Coventry does not have the road and transport infrastructure to deliver these residents into the areas where they are needed. The proposal is unsustainable and unsound. Baginton Parish Council OBJECTS