Barford
Support
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 52635
Received: 01/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Anne Horsley
If plans preserve the integrity of the village, this is a sensible option.
If plans preserve the integrity of the village, this is a sensible option.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 52804
Received: 11/07/2013
Respondent: mr stuart mcbeath
village roads to small for increase of traffic, infrastructure to small
village roads to small for increase of traffic, infrastructure to small
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 52843
Received: 12/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Hilary Maynard
This village is already big enough. I don't understand why small villages are not required to have more houses. Many of them are dead villages used as weekend retreats and holiday lets. If each small village had to have say 20 houses it would revitalise them and lessen the load on already large and medium villages.
Barford school is already oversubscribed and we have no doctors.
The drainage system is Victorian and will struggle to cope if we have anothe 90 houses. We only need a few starter homes for locals.
This village is already big enough. I don't understand why small villages are not required to have more houses. Many of them are dead villages used as weekend retreats and holiday lets. If each small village had to have say 20 houses it would revitalise them and lessen the load on already large and medium villages.
Barford school is already oversubscribed and we have no doctors.
The drainage system is Victorian and will struggle to cope if we have anothe 90 houses. We only need a few starter homes for locals.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 52873
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mr Rod Scott
70 - 90 houses is too vague and too many for a small village to support. The previous target of 100 has been 'reduced' but only to possibly 90. Large builders want to build estates and will find this attractive. Barford has been a village with a number of small developments and has recently had 60 + new houses in Bremridge Close. The village has recently opposed proposals to build 2 more new estates as these would have altered the character of this historic village. A definite limit of under 70 is required.
70 - 90 houses is too vague and too many for a small village to support. The previous target of 100 has been 'reduced' but only to possibly 90. Large builders want to build estates and will find this attractive. Barford has been a village with a number of small developments and has recently had 60 + new houses in Bremridge Close. The village has recently opposed proposals to build 2 more new estates as these would have altered the character of this historic village. A definite limit of under 70 is required.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 52955
Received: 15/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Jane Markham
The infrastructure of the school will not support a one class intake in its present form. The school would need funding to support an increase in pupils.
The infrastructure of the school will not support a one class intake in its present form. The school would need funding to support an increase in pupils.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 53081
Received: 17/07/2013
Respondent: Barford, Sherbourne and Wasperton Joint Parish Council
Whilst we welcome a move away from the Category One designation with an expectation of 100 new homes we still believe that the proposed 70-90 extra homes is GROSSLY in excess of local need and will inevitably overload our school and/or cause extra "educational commuting". Furthermore the increased numbers will increase car dependency and given our limited public transport will particularly disadvantage the people expected to occupy the 40% affordable homes which will be grossly in excess of such local need as identified in several Housing Needs Surveys carried out over the last several years.
Whilst we welcome a move away from the Category One designation with an expectation of 100 new homes we still believe that the proposed 70-90 extra homes is GROSSLY in excess of local need and will inevitably overload our school and/or cause extra "educational commuting". Furthermore the increased numbers will increase car dependency and given our limited public transport will particularly disadvantage the people expected to occupy the 40% affordable homes which will be grossly in excess of such local need as identified in several Housing Needs Surveys carried out over the last several years.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 53109
Received: 17/07/2013
Respondent: John Murphy
Barford is a well established and significantly enlarged settlement. It is reasonably sustainable save that the public transport is well inadequate and there is no medical facility. We have a very tight village envelope - advised/imposed not so very long ago by WDC! - We have an established and documented need for a modest number of new homes which we are happy to take. The inflated number with 40% affordable is a step too far and will at the very least stress our excellent school. Growth is not required to provide extra sustainability and indeed would not do so.
Barford is a well established and significantly enlarged settlement. It is reasonably sustainable save that the public transport is well inadequate and there is no medical facility. We have a very tight village envelope - advised/imposed not so very long ago by WDC! - We have an established and documented need for a modest number of new homes which we are happy to take. The inflated number with 40% affordable is a step too far and will at the very least stress our excellent school. Growth is not required to provide extra sustainability and indeed would not do so.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 53494
Received: 28/07/2013
Respondent: Mr Ken Hope
1. Barford should continue to grow steadily. It is very important that the rate of building is spread evenly over the Plan Period so the increase in residents can be absorbed by the community. Too high speed of growth of a village community will result in it losing the all important community spirit. 2. New building must include low cost houses of types and sizes so that local people are not priced out of the area.
1. Barford should continue to grow steadily. It is very important that the rate of building is spread evenly over the Plan Period so the increase in residents can be absorbed by the community. Too high speed of growth of a village community will result in it losing the all important community spirit. 2. New building must include low cost houses of types and sizes so that local people are not priced out of the area.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 53671
Received: 26/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Jayne Gillitt
The existing road network in Barford does not have the capacity to cope with current demand and is particularly congested at school run times -the main road is very hazardous with too many cars and coaches playing "chicken", lots of parked cars and nobody giving way. The bypass is also a high speed accident black spot. The school in Barford is full and local amenities cannot support additional development and demand. The village is at breaking point now, any further development is not viable.
The existing road network in Barford does not have the capacity to cope with current demand and is particularly congested at school run times -the main road is very hazardous with too many cars and coaches playing "chicken", lots of parked cars and nobody giving way. The bypass is also a high speed accident black spot. The school in Barford is full and local amenities cannot support additional development and demand. The village is at breaking point now, any further development is not viable.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 53900
Received: 28/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Alex Farr
The level of growth for Barford has been proposed at 70-90 new houses over the life of the new Local Plan. That level is still too high, especially in the light of the recent development of 60 houses (nearly a 10% increase) built on the site released by the by-pass. This level of development cannot be integrated successfully into our rural village without changing its character for the worse. Neither can the infrastructure of the village cope. The sewers are already groaning, the school cannot be expanded further, and the traffic situation is already dangerous at peak times.
The level of growth for Barford has been proposed at 70-90 new houses over the life of the new Local Plan. That level is still too high, especially in the light of the recent development of 60 houses (nearly a 10% increase) built on the site released by the by-pass. This level of development cannot be integrated successfully into our rural village without changing its character for the worse. Neither can the infrastructure of the village cope. The sewers are already groaning, the school cannot be expanded further, and the traffic situation is already dangerous at peak times.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 53905
Received: 28/07/2013
Respondent: Mr. Christopher Farr
The level of growth for Barford has been proposed at 70-90 new houses over the life of the new Local Plan. That level is still too high, especially in the light of the recent development of 60 houses (nearly a 10% increase) built on the site released by the by-pass. This level of development cannot be integrated successfully into our rural village without changing its character for the worse. Neither can the infrastructure of the village cope. The sewers are already groaning, the school cannot be expanded further, and the traffic situation is already dangerous at peak times.
The level of growth for Barford has been proposed at 70-90 new houses over the life of the new Local Plan. That level is still too high, especially in the light of the recent development of 60 houses (nearly a 10% increase) built on the site released by the by-pass. This level of development cannot be integrated successfully into our rural village without changing its character for the worse. Neither can the infrastructure of the village cope. The sewers are already groaning, the school cannot be expanded further, and the traffic situation is already dangerous at peak times.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 53947
Received: 28/07/2013
Respondent: Miss Amanda FAWCETT
An imposition of 70-90 homes on Barford is more than the currently identified local need - there have been several recent housing surveys - if the numbers are greater than the need it will inevitably produce more car dependency and overload the village school. Other facilities in the village do not need more growth to support their sustainability.
An imposition of 70-90 homes on Barford is more than the currently identified local need - there have been several recent housing surveys - if the numbers are greater than the need it will inevitably produce more car dependency and overload the village school. Other facilities in the village do not need more growth to support their sustainability.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 54133
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mr Alan Roberts
Only single or small groups should be built at any one time.
The phasing should be strictly controlled over the planned period with the larger amount left to the end phase.
The quotated numbers should be halved.
For local people only; Why when large development zones are planned which are within walking distance of the village is there a need to build in the village as well.
Only single or small groups should be built at any one time.
The phasing should be strictly controlled over the planned period with the larger amount left to the end phase.
The quotated numbers should be halved.
For local people only; Why when large development zones are planned which are within walking distance of the village is there a need to build in the village as well.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 54143
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Jane Scott
70 - 90 houses is too many for our small village to support. Large builders want to build estates and will find this attractive. Barford has for years been a village with a choice of housing created by many small developments and has recently had 60 + new houses in Bremridge Close which have not been in character with the rest of the village. We have recently opposed proposals to build 2 more new estates as these would have further altered the character of this historic village. A definite limit of under 70 is required.
70 - 90 houses is too many for our small village to support. Large builders want to build estates and will find this attractive. Barford has for years been a village with a choice of housing created by many small developments and has recently had 60 + new houses in Bremridge Close which have not been in character with the rest of the village. We have recently opposed proposals to build 2 more new estates as these would have further altered the character of this historic village. A definite limit of under 70 is required.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 54175
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Barford Residents Association
70 - 90 houses are too many for our small village to accept and expect the village to maintain its individual historic character. Barford has a choice of housing created by many small developments and has recently had 60 + new houses which have not been in character with the rest of the village. These are being assimilated - but time is required. We have recently opposed proposals to build 2 more new estates as these would have further altered the village and reduced its tourist appeal. A definite limit of no more than 70 is required.
70 - 90 houses are too many for our small village to accept and expect the village to maintain its individual historic character. Barford has a choice of housing created by many small developments and has recently had 60 + new houses which have not been in character with the rest of the village. These are being assimilated - but time is required. We have recently opposed proposals to build 2 more new estates as these would have further altered the village and reduced its tourist appeal. A definite limit of no more than 70 is required.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 54248
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Wendy Barlow
70-90 houses are too many for a village that has not long had a large estate added on of 60 plus homes .These have not yet fully integrated and the overall effects on the community and its sustainability not known.
70 homes of the correct housing mix is a much more proportionate figure and one that can allow small developments to arise which will be more in keeping with the Village Design Statement .
Barford has a market/affordable Homes survey that sets this out(2012)
70-90 houses are too many for a village that has not long had a large estate added on of 60 plus homes .These have not yet fully integrated and the overall effects on the community and its sustainability not known.
70 homes of the correct housing mix is a much more proportionate figure and one that can allow small developments to arise which will be more in keeping with the Village Design Statement .
Barford has a market/affordable Homes survey that sets this out(2012)
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 54252
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Wendy Barlow
I wish to comment on section 3.6 -affordability -but your form does not allow this.40% of affordable homes as new build for rural areas is too high a figure.Recently Barford conducted a survey of market /affordable home needs with a good % return which makes this clear.
I wish to comment on section 3.6 -affordability -but your form does not allow this.40% of affordable homes as new build for rural areas is too high a figure.Recently Barford conducted a survey of market /affordable home needs with a good % return which makes this clear.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 54272
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mr. Richard Barkey
There is no employment of any significance in Barford, and there are limited services, so a significant increase in housing of this level would lead to increased congestion on the main roads and the roundabout at J15 of the M40. It is already bad enough that at peak times we have to wait 5 minutes or longer for a gap in traffic to get out of Fulbrook Lane in Sherbourne onto the A429.
We also feel that this number of additional houses is disporportionate and would lead to a significant negative impact on the character of Barford and its ecology.
There is no employment of any significance in Barford, and there are limited services, so a significant increase in housing of this level would lead to increased congestion on the main roads and the roundabout at J15 of the M40. It is already bad enough that at peak times we have to wait 5 minutes or longer for a gap in traffic to get out of Fulbrook Lane in Sherbourne onto the A429.
We also feel that this number of additional houses is disporportionate and would lead to a significant negative impact on the character of Barford and its ecology.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 54464
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mr Alan Roberts
Para: 4.43
No mention of protecting conservation areas and histroic assets. As pressure to accept more development is imposed the special qualities that make the district special should have greater protection built into policies to prevent them being exploited to take development.
Para: 4.43
No mention of protecting conservation areas and histroic assets. As pressure to accept more development is imposed the special qualities that make the district special should have greater protection built into policies to prevent them being exploited to take development.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 54489
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mr John Watkins
Small villages such as Barford need low levels of incremental housing development at no more than a lervel commensurate with local demand, likely to be below 3 houses per annum. This will satisfy local need and not place strain on local schools and transport facilities. Barford does not want to import commuters who will work elsewhere and create additional traffic congestion.
Small villages such as Barford need low levels of incremental housing development at no more than a lervel commensurate with local demand, likely to be below 3 houses per annum. This will satisfy local need and not place strain on local schools and transport facilities. Barford does not want to import commuters who will work elsewhere and create additional traffic congestion.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 54655
Received: 06/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Ingrid Oliver
Strongly objects to the proposal that Barford should be designated as a 'Secondary Service Village' and be allocated 70 - 90 new houses. This is far too many for this rural village to absorb without changing the character of the village, and would substantially increase the size of the village. Local roads would become even more congested than they already are.
Recently had the development of substantial housing on Brembridge Close, along with offices next door, further development might be the 'thin end of the wedge' which sees the infill of all the green areas within the village.
I wish to strongly object to the proposal that Barford should be designated as a 'Secondary Service Village' and be allocated 70 - 90 new houses. This is far too many for this rural village to absorb without changing the character of the village, and would substantially increase the size of the village. Local roads would become even more congested than they already are. We have only recently had the development of substantial housing on Brembridge Close, along with offices next door. Further development might be the 'thin end of the wedge' which sees the infill of all the green areas within the village.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 54913
Received: 11/07/2013
Respondent: Barford St. Peter's Primary School
Barford St Peter's Primary School has a current admission number of 20 places that are consistently fully subscribed with 54 applications made for 2013-2014, of which 29 placed the school as first choice.
The proposed development of 70-90 houses would inevitably generate extra numbers of children to be accommodated by the school.
In addition, several areas around the catchment area for the school have been identified as potential sites for gypsies and travellers.
The school is already oversubscribed and any additional children from either of these sites would be a great strain on the school.
The Preferred Options identifies the school to become a Single Form Entry school and hence accommodate 30 pupils per year/intake.
This is not possible with the current infrastructure and staffing levels. There needs to be a clear strategy to ensure adequate funding to provide essential provision of built infrastructure and staff to accommodate pupils generated from new housing and potential travellers site whilst not disadvantaging current residents, pupils and their families.
Barford St Peter's Primary School has a current admission number of 20 places that are consistently fully subscribed with 54 applications made for 2013-2014, of which 29 placed the school as first choice.
The proposed development of 70-90 houses would inevitably generate extra numbers of children to be accommodated by the school. In addition, several areas around the catchment area for the school have been identified as potential sites for gypsies and travellers. The school is already oversubscribed and any additional children from either of these sites would be a great strain on the school.
The Preferred Options identifies the school to become a Single Form Entry school and hence accommodate 30 pupils per year/intake. This is not possible with the current infrastructure and staffing levels. There needs to be a clear strategy to ensure adequate funding to provide essential provision of built infrastructure and staff to accommodate pupils generated from new housing and potential travellers site whilst not disadvantaging current residents, pupils and their families.
Although the School has not been informed of the Proposals directly, it is understood that they have been put out for consultation. This Letter is the School's response to that present consultation. Please note that if the Proposals proceed further, the School needs to be directly consulted at each stage.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 55023
Received: 28/07/2013
Respondent: Gereint Stoneman
Appreciate the challenge faced by WDC Officers and Members in compiling such a plan but have a number of concerns:
Green belt
The position on the green belt whilst based upon current legislation, should be revisited or the planning process halted until changes are made to the national policy.
The proposals to provide almost the entirety of the districts housing allocation within 20% of the district, would expect to fall into 'exceptional circumstances'.
Also speculate over the impact that HS2 has had on the decision to move the initial development from this area and the attractiveness of it to developers.
Infrastructure
Does not believe the considerations around infrastructure to be sufficient. As a resident of Barford also be deeply concerned about the impact of people finding 'rat runs' and alternatives to the 'expected routes' in and around Warwick and Leamington and seek considerable reassurance that such matters would be addressed in any future stages
It is not one specific issue, but the combination of these which are ultimately detrimental to the District. This should be considered when reviewing feedback on individual elements.
I would like to respond to the current local plan consultation.
Whilst fully appreciating the challenge faced by WDC Officers and Members in compiling such a plan I believe the current version to be of real concern.
The issues are as follows:
Green belt
The position on the green belt whilst based upon current legislation, should be revisited or the planning process halted until changes are made to the national policy. The proposals to provide almost the entirety of the districts housing allocation within 20% of the district, must I would expect fall into 'exceptional circumstances'.
I also speculate over the impact that HS2 has had on the decision to move the initial development from this area and and the attractiveness of it to developers.
Infrastructure
I do not believe the considerations around infrastructure to be sufficient. As a resident of Barford I would also be deeply concerned about the impact of people finding 'rat runs' and alternatives to the 'expected routes' in and around Warwick and Leamington and seek considerable reassurance that such matters would be addressed in any future stages
Gypsy & traveller sites
In relation to he Gypsy and Traveller sites, whilst again recognise WDC's position, I believe that if these sites should go ahead they should be to integrated within the proposed new developments (should they go ahead)
It is not one specific issue, but the combination of these which I believe to be ultimately detrimental to the District. This should be considered when reviewing feedback on individual elements.
Having lived and worked in the south of the District for over 30 years the scale, location and nature of these and those relating to gypsies and travellers are of such a gravity that I would give serious consideration to moving away should they be approved.
I therefore register my discomfort and deep concern with the current proposals.
Support
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 56424
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Centaur Homes
Agent: Turley Associates
We support the identification of Barford as a village which will deliver a proportion of the 1,000 dwellings to be located at the villages over the plan period. We note that the status of the village has been revised down from the Preferred Options document, where it was considered as a 'Category 1 village'. Barford has a range of local services which demonstrate the sustainable credentials of the village as a location for housing development. It should also be recognised that development will play an important role in helping to safeguard the long-term future of the local services and facilities in the village.
The approach to establishing the proposed village hierarchy in Policy RSD5 is largely based on the Draft Settlement Hierarchy Report (June 2013). The report refers to the downgrading of Barford from its original 'Category 1 village' status, and suggests that this due to issues over school capacity based primarily upon Parish Council feedback. We question whether this issue alone justifies the downgrading of Barford to a 'Secondary Service Village', and consider that more detailed analysis of school capacity and potential to expand is required to ensure the village classification is robust and justifiable.
In addition, we note that paragraph 4.4.3 of the supporting text of the Revised Development Strategy lists a series of criteria which housing development will need to satisfy, including a requirement to be located within the village envelope. Whilst the document recognises that village envelopes will need to be reviewed for villages 'washed over' by the Green Belt (paragraph 4.4.2), and for the smaller rural settlements (paragraph 4.4.6), it does not refer to establishing new village envelopes for the Primary and Secondary Service Villages outside of the Green Belt. Such a review will need to be undertaken in order to enable those villages to deliver the level of housing growth required and as identified in Policy RSD5, and the approach should be clearly set out in subsequent stages of the Local Plan.
Finally, we consider that land between Bridge Street and the A429 Bypass, at the north of Barford can contribute towards the identified housing growth for the village. The site is available and suitable for development, and should be considered through review of the village envelopes / village allocations in subsequent stages of the Local Plan.
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Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 56447
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Barbara Winstone
Barford is a village with few amenities, no doctors, dentists, library and only the village shop manned by volunteers. Recently had quite a large development of housing to assimilate. The accompanying office development lay largely empty for months, further development will change the village into a small town. Witnessed this happen in Wellesbourne, soon we will not be a village and another bit of our heritage lost forever. There are many houses up for sale here and have been for months, if the need for housing was so great they would have been snapped up readily. Traffic through the village at peak times is horrendous, try crossing the road! The increase in traffic is going to make this situation worse and there is no way it can be improved.
I am oposed to the level of deveopment planned for Warwick and the area to the south. I do understand that there is a need for housing develoment and that many first time buyers cannot find affordable housing. The new planned housing is not aimed at these people in the main. The likelihood is that these houses would attract people from urban centres aiming to live in the country while continuing to work in the urban areas. Soon our countryside will also be urban. When road congestion and enviromental concerns are seen as detrimental to the health of the planet you will be adding to both as people commute to work.
How many properties already in existence in towns and cities are unoccpied, what sites could be redeveloped.
Barford is a village with few amenities, no doctors, dentists, library and onlt the village shop manned by volunteers. We have recently had quite a large development of housing to assimilate, The accompanying office devlopment lay largely empty for months, further development will change the villge into a small town. We have witnessed this happen in Wellesbourne, soon we will not be a villge and another bit of our heritage lost forever. There are many houses upfor sale here and have been for months, if the need for housing was so great they would have been snapped up readily.
Traffic through the village at peak times is horrendous, try crossing the road! The increase in traffic is going to make this situation worse and there is no way it can be improved.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 56819
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd
Agent: Barton Willmore
In order to plan for sustainable and achievable growth within the District over the Plan period it is essential to apportion a sufficient level of growth to sustainable settlements within the District. Barford is recognised as a sustainable settlement. It is not clear from the document what evidence base has informed the specific housing requirements apportioned per settlement, however, it is considered that a higher level of growth should be planned for Barford to take account of its sustainability. The final level of housing agreed across the District may also impact on the need to provide extra residential growth in sustainable locations such as Barford.
Land at Brembridge Close, Barford is capable of delivering approximately 12 dwellings and smaller sites of this nature should be used to complement the delivery of more significant sites such as Wellesbourne Road, Barford. Larger sites will provide the Council with significant confidence in their ability to meet local needs, however, the addition of a selection on smaller sites will add variety to the local housing offer and provide increased options for future residents.
The land to the west of Wellesbourne Road is capable of delivering approximately 60 dwellings and therefore will meet a significant portion of housing needs in Barford over the Plan period. The Council should also give significant weight to the ability of Taylor Wimpey to deliver a development of this size, a factor which will provide the Council with certainty in meeting Barford's needs. The benefits of this should be fully considered by the Council before setting out to achieve a more dispersed strategy across several small sites which may place at risk the deliverability of the requirement over the Plan period.
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Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 57645
Received: 25/07/2013
Respondent: Emma Williams
Proposed 70-90 houses in Barford would have a negative impact on Barford St. Peter's School which would not be able to accommodate more school children therefore proposal is not sustainable.
Please see below my representations to WDC's Consultation Programme on the Revised Development Strategy for the Local Plan. I object to the proposals on the following grounds:
* The increase in the number of people associated with the developments would put undue pressure on the local hospitals and schools.
* The increase in the number of people associated with the developments would put undue pressure on the amenity services such as water and drainage.
* There would be increased traffic congestion on all the roads in this area (for example: Banbury Road, Bridge End, Myton Road, Europa Way etc. and the knock on effects beyond). These roads do not cope well with current levels of traffic and any improvements to traffic flow would only improve it for that traffic and not for the vast increase in traffic flow associated with the proposed developments. All car and bus journeys in these areas would become much slower and the increase in the need for town centres car parking would be put under yet further pressure.
* The District Council has proposed the need to provide about 12,000 houses of which nearly half are to the south of Warwick and Leamington, even though the local need is for fewer than 6,000 new houses by 2030.
* The combined sites result in a large loss of agricultural land when there is a need for more and cheaper food and the local farming community losing jobs from the rural economy.
* WDC should balance its plans within the county to allow site development to the north of Warwick, Leamington and Kenilworth by reviewing its Greenbelt Policy.
* WDC should identify Brownfield sites within the urban areas of Kenilworth, Warwick and Leamington as alternatives to the proposed sites and exploit those properly first.
* WDC should combine its requirements to provide Gypsy and Traveller sites as part of the Local Plan for the proposed major new housing developments in Kenilworth, Warwick and Leamington. The sites would be more suitable, sustainable, and fully integrated with the proposed and existing local amenities and facilities without the need to access them using motorised transport and adding to the congestion on the road network.
* WDC should designate large areas of land the south of Warwick and Leamington including Warwick Castle Park and its surrounds, The Asps and proposed Gypsy and Traveller Sites 5, 6, 9, 10 as Greenbelt to protect the natural beauty of this part of the county (as it is to the north of the county) and to retain the identity and boundaries of the villages by surrounding them with Greenbelt to include proposed Gypsy and Traveller Sites 12, 16 and 20. This will spread the pressure around the county for new developments rather than focus it to the south.
* The proposal to build 70-90 new houses in Barford (a "Secondary Service Village")would have a negative impact on Barford St. Peter's School which is just going through an expansion currently to better accommodate the current school children. The school would not be able to accommodate more school children associated with this additional housing and is therefore not sustainable.
Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 57648
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Jayne Gillitt
Infrastructure will not support additional homes, local amenities do not have extra capacity. Barford School is not structured to deal with extra children. There is heavy road congestion down Church Lane and High Street with roads virtually gridlocked at peak times. It is unfeasible to place further demand on groaning infrastructure.
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Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 57703
Received: 18/07/2013
Respondent: Malcolm & Valerie Eykyn
Traffic congestion at peak times through village exists already. Two fatal motor accidents at A429 bypass junction into village.
School is already full with a waiting list.
Extra housing in village will change the rural character of it and will become more like a commercial dormitory of Warwick.
Place extra housing on the South Sites.
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Object
Revised Development Strategy
Representation ID: 57709
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Peggy Peacock
Objects to the intended housing at Barford as the existing road network and parking is already under pressure / difficult on a daily basis. The new development would place even further unacceptable demands on infrastructure and services (including schools).
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