Village Housing Options and Settlement Boundaries

Object

Representation ID: 61754

Received: 15/01/2014

Respondent: Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Parish Council

With exception of Site 5, oppose boundary changes on the following grounds:
-It is assumed that the proposed insetting is designed to facilitate the future planning application process and to increase scope for windfall development.
-The increase in the area (Area 1-4) within the proposed new boundary is negligible and includes two landlocked parcels.
-All open areas within the existing village envelope are worthy of protection on environmental/aesthetic/wildlife grounds.
-Given the extent of the greenfield development, further windfall increases are considered unsustainable since they could be phased upon replacement and greater consolidation of existing properties, impacting the village character.

Object

Representation ID: 63231

Received: 15/01/2014

Respondent: Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Parish Council

Oppose the boundary changes on the following grounds:
-Scale and character of the settlement is that of typical rural hamlet, concentrated around farming activities. Any increase in the settled area would destroy this.
-2013 Consultation Report concluded that the open character of the hamlet makes an important contribution to the Green Belt.
-WDC Local Plan states Hill Wootton is an important Green Belt parcel which fulfils a valuable role in maintaining open space between larger settlements.

Object

Representation ID: 63232

Received: 15/01/2014

Respondent: Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Parish Council

-It is not clear why Leek Wootton should be close to the maximum target for a 'Secondary Village' when 'Primary Villages' such as Kingswood (Lapworth and Rowington) and Hampton Magna (incorporating Norton Lindsey) are both proposed as less than half the minimum projection (62 and 100 respectively).

Object

Representation ID: 63233

Received: 15/01/2014

Respondent: Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Parish Council

-Typical rural hamlet and should remain so.
-Planning Applications for development of the site has previously been refused (1974 and 1986).
-There are no public facilities and services are limited. No gas supply and there have been a number of interruptions to the electricity supply because of lack of capacity.
-Access roads for both vehicles and pedestrians are poor and indicated access would require a right turn on a blind bend when approached from Leek Wootton.

Object

Representation ID: 63234

Received: 15/01/2014

Respondent: Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Parish Council

-The approved Parish Plan for Leek Wootton opposed expansion of the built-up areas of the village as it is important to maintain the character of the village and its clear separation from the towns of Warwick and Kenilworth.

-Neighbourhood Planning can provide the best mechanism for meeting a mutual target for expansion.

-Appropriate phasing is a major consideration. As a number of local landowners are lining up to sell to developers, the Parish Council wishes to discuss the detailed timing of future planning consents for any proposals exceeding five properties otherwise the village could become a building site.

Object

Representation ID: 63235

Received: 15/01/2014

Respondent: Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Parish Council

-Given the possibility that the Police HQ operations will remain for some years and traffic will then be increased by any new development of Site 4, there is a clear case for complete re-appraisal of the impact, including all possible solutions for the eastern end of Woodcote Lane and The Anchor Junction.

Object

Representation ID: 63236

Received: 15/01/2014

Respondent: Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Parish Council

-There are major concerns regarding access to the site given it will account for the majority of new development.
-Increased traffic volumes and access problems are a recurring theme in comments from parishioners especially concerning the narrowness of Woodcote Lane and 'The Anchor' junction.
-Pedestrian access is very poor indeed requiring numerous crossings of the lane or side roads to reach the Warwick Road and create safety hazards for children to and from school at the south end of the village. The absence of footpaths on Woodcote Lane encourages the use of vehicles to access the school.

Object

Representation ID: 63237

Received: 15/01/2014

Respondent: Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Parish Council

-Increased traffic volumes and access problems are a recurring theme in comments from parishioners especially concerning the narrowness of Woodcote Lane and 'The Anchor' junction.
-Pedestrian access is very poor indeed requiring numerous crossings of the lane or side roads to reach the Warwick Road and create safety hazards for children to and from school at the south end of the village. The absence of footpaths on Woodcote Lane encourages the use of vehicles to access the school.

Object

Representation ID: 63238

Received: 15/01/2014

Respondent: Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Parish Council

-Increased traffic volumes and access problems are a recurring theme in comments from parishioners especially concerning the narrowness of Woodcote Lane and 'The Anchor' junction.
-Pedestrian access is very poor indeed requiring numerous crossings of the lane or side roads to reach the Warwick Road and create safety hazards for children to and from school at the south end of the village. The absence of footpaths on Woodcote Lane encourages the use of vehicles to access the school.
-Sites 2 and 3 (rest of the HQ site) includes relatively high density development. This is considered inappropriate in the context of the existing and surrounding properties raising questions regarding suitable access. A review of the proposed density is required.

Object

Representation ID: 63239

Received: 15/01/2014

Respondent: Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Parish Council

-Increased traffic volumes and access problems are a recurring theme in comments from parishioners especially concerning the narrowness of Woodcote Lane and 'The Anchor' junction.
-Pedestrian access is very poor indeed requiring numerous crossings of the lane or side roads to reach the Warwick Road and create safety hazards for children to and from school at the south end of the village. The absence of footpaths on Woodcote Lane encourages the use of vehicles to access the school.
-Sites 2 and 3 (rest of the HQ site) includes relatively high density development. This is considered inappropriate in the context of the existing and surrounding properties raising questions regarding suitable access. A review of the proposed density is required.