Publication Draft

Object

Representation ID: 66569

Received: 27/06/2014

Respondent: Friends of the Earth

Number of people: 4

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Paragraph 5.212 is confusing - the sentence 'As small scale waste sites are to be directed to settlements within 5km of Coventry, it is not envisaged that any new facilities will be located within the plan period in Warwick District' needs explanation. Is a waste site is planned or not ? If so, why should it be within 5km of Coventry?

Support

Representation ID: 66570

Received: 27/06/2014

Respondent: Friends of the Earth

Number of people: 4

We support the comprehensive proposals in this section, especially the plan review procedure and the preparation of development briefs for the large new sites which are proposed.

Support

Representation ID: 66571

Received: 27/06/2014

Respondent: Friends of the Earth

Number of people: 4

We support the comprehensive proposals in this section, especially the plan review procedure and the preparation of development briefs for the large new sites which are proposed.

Support

Representation ID: 66572

Received: 27/06/2014

Respondent: Friends of the Earth

Number of people: 4

We strongly support the notes in the Site Selection Methodology for this site that cycle and footpath links to the town centre will be required. However it is equally as important that provision be given to cycle and footpath links to Leamington and Stoneleigh as these are major employment locations. We suggest that it is entirely appropriate for the developers of the Thickthorn site to contribute section 106 or CIL payments towards provision of the proposed Kenilworth to Leamington cycleway, and the upgrading of Rocky Lane to serve as a link to Stoneleigh.
We strongly support the Habitat Assessment notes within the Site Selection Methodology in that 'the ancient woodlands of Glasshouse Wood and Thickthorn Wood would need to be retained, as well as the implementation of a buffer zone of 50m width around the site. All species-rich hedgerows (will be) retained. Mature trees within the parcel should be retained, with each tree having a buffer zone to protect its roots from development'.
Thought should also be given to public transport routes through the new development - Leamington Road is served by a good bus service but this may need to be diverted through the new development or a new service provided.

Object

Representation ID: 66573

Received: 27/06/2014

Respondent: Friends of the Earth

Number of people: 4

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

We are surprised that the access proposed to the Thickthorn development has been moved (in Strategic Transport Assessment 4 - April 2014) from the A46/ A452 roundabout to a point north of this on Leamington Road. There seems to be no reason for this stated in any of the reports. It would appear to be illogical, as at peak hours there is presently a long queue of traffic from the A46/ A452 roundabout back to Kenilworth town centre - the proposed arrangement could conflict with this and potentially make the situation worse. Any new roads should provide for a new quick route for traffic from Glasshouse Lane directly to the A46 roundabout.