Revised Development Strategy

Object

Representation ID: 57923

Received: 29/07/2013

Respondent: Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Parish Council

More work needs to be done to detail the phasing of the proposed development. There is a concern that much of the devekopment will take place within the first 5 years with a negative impact on the chracter of the area and local communities

Object

Representation ID: 60363

Received: 29/07/2013

Respondent: Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Parish Council

Construction of circa 80 new dwellings as a single development would represent a 21% increase in the village housing stock and is contrary to WDC's policy of new development being in scale with existing settlements. It would exert considerable pressure upon the local infrastructure, especially Leek Wootton School which is already at capacity. An estimated increase of 28 pupils would require the construction of 3 additional classrooms, plus significant extension to related facilities. Getting the housing mix right (e.g limiting 3 and 4 bedroom houses) will help.

Secondary education could also be an issues when development here is combined with the proposals for Thickthorn. The RDS implies that the catchment arewas may be reviewed so that Leek Wootton is no longer in catchment for Kenilworth School. However the RDS does address this issue addequately.

Support

Representation ID: 60364

Received: 29/07/2013

Respondent: Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Parish Council

The PC supports proposals for a dialogue regarding the scale ond phasing of development in the village and specifically supports the delivery of affordable housing in line with the housing needs survey.
Housing mix is important in this. Retirement is accommodation is needed. The Parish Council supports the provision of managed amenity woodland to the north west of the village.

Object

Representation ID: 60365

Received: 29/07/2013

Respondent: Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Parish Council

The transport mitigation for Thickthorn and other developments need more detailed consideration. It is likely that the proposals will result in more traffic using Warwick Road as a rat run as traffic volumes and congestion increases. likewise Woodcote Lane/Rouncil Lane may be used more as a "back way" to Kenilworth leading to congestion at peak times.

Support

Representation ID: 60366

Received: 29/07/2013

Respondent: Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Parish Council

The proposals for improved footpaths and a cycleway between the village and Kenilworth are supported, although questions remain about where this would be implemented.