Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9590
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Berkswell Parish Council
Object as failed to study alternatives and there are errors in the site selection methodology. Green belt deletion disproportionate to development area due to ecological restrictions, and greater than required elsewhere.
Concept masterplan underestimates impact on setting of listed building and SMBC has failed to engage properly with owner, particularly relating to impact on wind flow.
Site beyond acceptable distance to centre/surgery/station and outside desirable distance to schools, so will be highly car dependent and unsustainable.
Concerned estate roads will impact on protected species, and that ecological report shows building on 2 areas of importance.
Concept Masterplan
Ignores emerging NDP as green space not provided between existing (Wellfield Close) and new development.
Concerned at impact of access onto Windmill Lane as no pavements, traffic will affect rural character and traffic hazard at Kenilworth Road junction. Access should be solely to Kenilworth Road, achievable with by-pass.
Traffic calming measures on Meer Stones development not effective, so concern about speeds on Windmill Lane.
See details in attached letter
Berkswell Parish Council considers that the issues are important and worthy of deep consideration with an honest attempt by SMBC to conduct a suitable and sufficient review of the draft plan proposals.