Object

Representation ID: 9533

Received: 15/03/2019

Respondent: Richard Lloyd

Fails to consider harm caused by cumulative impact of loss of green belt, takes no account of encroachment within Coventry or of HS2 structures on narrowest part of Meriden Gap, which should be most valued, fails to consider agricultural land quality or accessibility, and envisages green belt release without first exhausting potential for increased densities in town centres and areas well-served by public transport.
Accessibility assessment of Balsall Common inaccurate, as public transport poor and infrequent with trains over capacity, whereas Chiltern line is more frequent and under capacity. Berkswell station poorly served by bus and beyond walking distance for most of community and from proposed developments, with parking oversubscribed.
Selection process distorted by Balsall Common bypass but need not substantiated as nothing in DLP refutes factors causing removal in SLP2013. Surveys show no traffic growth and HS2 not expected to generate significant growth. No evidence that alternative routes, such as shorter western bypass linking UKC with JLR at Fen End, have been evaluated. No evidence that eastern bypass can be funded by proposed developments. Much traffic originates in Balsall Common, and bypass may be ineffective due to number of roundabouts.
Affordability not included which would direct housing to areas of highest value such as Dorridge.
No account taken of scale and deliverability of necessary enhancements to Balsall Common centre.
Criteria should include school availability.