Do you support or object to the development of Glebe Farm, Cubbington?

I note that a supporter of the scheme refer's to Lillington and Cubbington as village's. Lillington does not enjoy village status as Cubbington does. By merging the two, the whole area would become part of Leamington, and village status and identity would be lost forever.

This proposal, and the proposed rail link between London and Birmingham, which would be gouged through the countryside next to Cubbington would decimate the area.

In addition, parts of Lillington have in recent years suffered hooliganism, anti social behaviour, and even murder. This scheme would open the door's for crime to spread into Cubbington.

Last year I moved from leamington to cubbington to get away from the hustle and bustle, I am very proud to live here and enjoy the village lifestyle. So when I saw this green belt was an option for development I felt disgusted.
Local amenities will struggle, traffic will worsen, and not to mention the loss of the land which I walk everyday, will become a concrete jungle!
We will lose the village and become an overgrown estate, which sickens me, this is not what I moved for!

I strongly object to the proposed development at Glebe Farm for the following reasons:
- erosion of the green belt
- risk of flooding in Cubbington and surrounding area
- pressure on local resources and amenities
- increase in traffic flow in what is already a congested area
- impact on the local natural environment
- loss of Cubbington's village identity.

The proposed development will require significant infrastructure improvements thereby changing the character of the local area. Traffic congestion is already a problem, local services will be stretched to accommodate the increased population. The loss of farmland and natural drainage will increase the severity / frequency of flooding in the village (an ongoing problem), this cannot be inflicted on the existing community. Developers will not pay for off-site infrastructure as it will reduce the profitability of the overall scheme with local ratepayers footing the bill ultimately. Existing residents have a right to expect that their quality of life will be protected.

I am greatly concerned about the additional impact on the surrounding areas - schools, traffic etc. We are in a 30 mph area and this is already very busy and speeds greatly exceeding the speed limit occurs. Also, the changes made to sewerage etc has been very poor and extra population could make the existing smeels even worse.

The planned development would ruin a piece of lovely countryside which adds character to the area. I also have concerns that there is not the infrastructure to support such a large scale development, specifically with regards to the road network and local schools. My children are at North Leamington school and i feel that the classes are already at their maximum size. Finally i believe that the development will substantially increase the risk of flooding which has occured more frequently over recent years.

I strongly object to the proposed site for development for the following reasons:
1.Flooding of Cubbington and other linked areas due to the geography of the land and the clay
2. Unacceptable increase in traffic that the area cannot sustain both in terms of road infastructure, local amenities and hence safety and quality of life for any residents living in the area particularly children
3. Restricted access to the site
4. Massive negative impact upon flora and fauna
5. It would swamp the surrounding area, change the ethos completely

Other areas are more suitable that do not negatively impact upon people.

I object to the Cubbington / Glebe farm development for the following reasons :
1. This is green belt land that is used by many local residents for recreation (Dog walking ,running etc..)and is a major contribution for the well being of the Cubbington and Lillington Residents. For a lot of people living in Lillington this would cut them off from their only countryside within walking distance .
2. Local wild life would undoubtedly suffer as a lot of this land is uncultivated habitat which harbours a wide variety of animals and plants .
3. Building on this area will only exacerbate the flooding in Cubbington with all the water flowing straight into the drains instead of being absorbed by the farm land .
4. Local schools would not cope with the extra capacity required .North Leam school already has less places available than it had two years ago due to the new school development .
5. Congestion at the Windmill Hill roundabout is already an issue at peak times and with the primary school in close proximity any additional traffic would create safety issues as well as long delays .

Further to all previous comments, I feel it necessary to remind the planners that the water table in this area already presents problems to the residents in Oakridge Road/ Parklands Ave.
During periods of heavy rain fall, water gushes out of the ground in the field behind Rugby Road shops, and becomes a torrential river down Oakridge Road, the poor residents in Parklands Ave sited opposite Oakridge Road, have many times been flooded out because of this natural formation. This has resulted in flood barriers being installed across their driveways by the Council (I assume).
Developing this area will lead to further flooding problems in both Cubbington and Lillington. It would be absolute insanity to progress these plans any further. File them where they deserve to be - the bin.

A446 and Rugby Road already two main routes two and from Coventry and Rugby. At peak times traffic is already at its limit.
Cubbington village already prone to flooding, additional housing of this magnitude would exacerbate the situation.
Lack of infrasture to cope with such a development.
Damage to wild life and countryside.
Far too many households for the job market.
It will mean local village schools will not be available to local people.

I strongly object to the Glebe Farm development, especially on the following grounds:
- I do not agree that local infrastructure, especially roads, could be improved to support such a huge development, when the existing roads around Windmill Hill are barely able to support the current traffic requirements. Access through the roads around Parklands Avenue would also be unsuitable for the increase in traffic from many thousands of extra vehicles.
- Such building could only worsen the already serious problem of flooding in Cubbington
- Cubbington would completely lose its village character and would simply become part of Leamington

The adjoining of Cubbington and Lillington will destroy the village community which is currently very strong. Furthermore current services and infrastructure and services would not be sufficient to support sucha large residential area.

The site will lead to further possible problems with flooding in Cubbington with the spread of concrete and tarmac which is inevitable with such a development.

It will also ruin the village environment which is so treasured in Cubbington.

The road congestion which is inevitable form such a development will impinge unfavourably on already crowded road system.

An expensive new schooling facility will be required as well as other services eg health provision.

I write to object to the plans to build housing on Glebe Farm. This new development would be detrimental to Cubbington village in many ways:

Cubbington maintains a village identity, so rare in these times, which would be destroyed by being engulfed by a new housing estate. Our doctors, village schools and other services would be overwhelmed and unable to cope with more than double the numbers of applicants.

The proposed access points on Windmill Hill would cause major traffic problems for anyone trying to exit or enter the village at peak times. We already have problems during rush hour and the significant increase in traffic from a new development would only exacerbate this. Plus, they are very close to a primary school entrance which many children walk to and from at the moment. Given the heavy increase in traffic through the village, many parents would be disinclined to continue to allow this, further adding to the problem.

As someone who was forced out of her house by the flooding of June 2007, I can assure you that, given the clay nature of the soil here, which does not absorb water easily, and the fact that our drainage and sewer systems are patently inadequate for the existing housing, adding more residences onto this already over-taxed system would result in regular flooding of the houses at the bottom of the village. When my house was flooded, my daughter and I had to wade through waist-deep sewage which had been spurting 2 feet up out of the drains.

This plan is sheer madness.

I object for the following reasons:
- Extreme increase in the amount of traffic in the area - will cause massive congestion
- Loss of village life as this new development will merge Cubbington and Lillington
- An increase in flooding as tarmac will not absorb the rainfall
- Interference with public rights of way through the area
- Interference with the habitat of the badgers and newts - both protected species
- Huge pressure on local services: schools, doctors etc
- No local industry for residents to gain employment - they would need to travel across town therefore increasing traffic

I object to the proposal for the following reasons:
There is no local demand for a housing development of this size.
Increase in risk of flooding.
Additional traffic will overload local roads.
There is no local employment to provide work, the development will become a dormitory for Coventry, Birmingham and beyond.
The character of the area will be spoiled for the people who live here just so that property developers may make a profit.

I fully support the Cubbington site. I live in the village and it could certainly benefit from some new housing. Myself and my wife have been looking to move for 2 years but we do not wish to leave the area as we like it so much. However the house prices are too high for the size of house we are looking for and a new development would be welcome. It would also bring in much needed extra business to the local shops and public houses. There may also be a positive effect on future house prices if the new proposed high speed rail link is built as it would effectively mean Cubbington would become within the London commuter belt which would benefit everyone. We are still blessed with lots of lovely open countryside in the area and the benefits of this new estate far out way the negatives of a few representatives that resist change.

Those who have responded in favour of this proposal, clearly do not live in or are directly affected by this development. Please don't insult those of us who do and are with your vacuous, self-righteous comments.

Cubbington=a separate village with character, community spirit. Proposed site larger than 'Old Cubbington'.

Protect Green Belt . Site rich in wildlife. Footpaths=recreational facility.

Development>more traffic. Rugby Road, Offchurch Road very busy at 'rush hour'.

I contest statements in planners' submission:
1. no flood risk: low-lying area becomes waterlogged (run-off from the surrounding hills). If built on, water could not soak away, adding to known problems in village.
2. re schools, shops ... adequate for present community, insufficient for additional large development .
3. employment opportunities - very few in Cubbington.

I am concerned about the effect the development will have on the local wildlife. Building on greenbelt will have a negative impact on natural habitats. I am also very concerned about the pressure it will put on local amenities.

This site has good transport access and is adjacent to a built-up area.

The land in question not only provides a physical division between Leamington and the village of Cubbington which would be lost if developed, it is also farm land in use to grow food. I cannot see how a Strategic plan which focusses on priority to re-use 'brownfield' sites can equally support the destruction of prime farmland which is needed to feed an ever growing population.
At present not only are there significant pieces of undeveloped ex-industrial land - Ford Foundry and Ryton Car Plant, but also land not used for farming - County Showground as not needed for Royal Shows.
Development on prime farming land is as ridiculous as building in Jephson Gardens. I am unclear where the need for these houses comes from. Please direct me to the statisical data which shows why the development is needed, and in particular where the employment will be created to enable the house owners to be gainfully employed.

I have a number of concerns regarding the proposed development.

As a keen cyclist I worry about the traffic as I frequently cross the windmill hill roundabout carrying my children. At peak times and even without the development it can be difficult and dangerous to cross.

Currently getting a doctor's appointment can be a struggle and this would only get worse with a larger population and no extra services.

With children under school age I worry about the pressure on school places.

I fear for the unique character of rural community feel of Cubbington which might otherwise be absorbed by expanding suburbs of Lillington and Leamington.

Currently there is easy access to the countryside, this is a great asset and building a development would greatly reduce the quality of life for the residents.

Flooding has been a problem in Cubbington in the past and anything that might make this worse should not be considered.

Parking in and around the Cubbington village shops can be congested this would be exacerbated buy a size of the development proposed.

Object on the basis of the amount of traffic generated by this expansion; the unsuitable road system; limited access; extra traffic in leamington and offchurch.
Object on the basis of increased flooding risk locally.
object on the basis of maintaining the village of Cubbington's identity.
Object on the basis of destroying greenbelt.

Greenfield sites should not be considered an option for development until all viable brownfield sites have been fully utilised.

The land is Green Belt & should only be used as a last resort.We are not yet at this point.
Parklands Avenue was never planned to carry the traffic volume now using it.The road cannot cope with more.
The various cul-de-sacs off Parklands cannot possibly serve as feeder routes to & from the proposed developments.

This would be a disasturous place to develop for housing. This would see the clear distinction between Leamington and Cubbington disappear and would also impact on Offchurch and see a couple of the most scenic villages in the Leamington area disappear and be swamped up in an expanding sprawl.
Thousands of new faceless, cheaply built housing would just mean the area lost it's character. At the moment it has an appeal as an ideal spot for commuters who head of town to the north, who don't add to the traffic problems in town.

I do not believe green field sites should be used unless as a last resort.
In addition, surrounding lanes leading to Rugby Road, Cubbington and via Welsh Road to Offchurch already suffer with vehicles travelling at terrific speeds. This is hasn't been dealt with effectively with the current number of vehicles using these lanes - adding another 1060 homes/vehicles to this would be crazy.
From reading other comments, I agree and am also concerned about the affects on flooding in this area. Would is also have a knock on affect to those living in Leamington near Welsh's Meadow as well as Offchurch?

Suitable contributions/land should be set a side within the development or off site for meeting the sporting infrastructure which will be needed by the new residents. This is in line with the principles of PPS 1.

This would not be a suitable site for such a development due to the severe urban sprawl effect caused and effects on local infrastructure.

Ideally, Coventry should be utilised for further housing, rather than around Warwick and Leamington Spa areas