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Representation ID: 69430

Received: 18/04/2016

Respondent: Mr J C Clack

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Exceptional circumstance for release of the land north of Milverton from the Green Belt have not been demonstrated. The site is needed to support Coventry's need. There are more appropriate sites closer to Coventry. This site will cause unnecessary commuting, and congestion and road building.
This area provides productive farmland. It also provide important habitats for a range of wildlife and contains mature hedgerows. The open nature of the land also enable water to soak away and restores aquifers.
Housing in this area will exacerbate flood risk and potentially subsequent pollution of watercourses.
Traffic congestion is compounded by problems at Thickthorn A46 junction. Development north of Milverton, combined with development at Thickthorn means this will get worse and not even a dual carriageway will assist. In addition there will be problems for emergency vehicles.
The proposed park and ride would means buses are caught up the gridlock - the park and ride at Stratford has not worked.
There is no requirement for Coventry's residents to move here, so how does the proposal meet Coventry's needs.
the proposed railway station would be costly and track restrictions would mean services are infrequent.