Village Hall meeting on 4th May 2010

by admin on 7 May 2010

As you know we held a meeting on Tuesday 4th of May at the Lowsonford village hall. We were delighted to see some 80 residents attend.

 The purpose of our meeting was to encourage residents who object to the proposed marina development to contact Warwick District Council in writing to, in their own words, explain why they oppose the marina. As LAMAG we will, through our own retained planning consultants, mount all the professional arguments, but it is critical that local residents write in to object. A large volume of individual letters carries a lot of weight with the planning committee.

 We handed out at the meeting, our view of the key issues and how to register your own objection. These are listed below as an aide to preparing your objection letter. The information is only a guide. There are other issues that you will have thought of and it is best to write about the adverse impact of the marina as it affects you.

 So, if you do not want a marina at Lowsonford, write your email/letter of objection NOW!

The deadline for receipt of these letters is currently 18th May 2010.

Thank you for your continued support

 PLANNING ISSUES      

Green Belt

  • Incorrect use of green belt
  • Totally disproportionate to size of village

 Farm Diversification

  • Does not qualify for farm diversification

 Demonstration of Need

  • Application needs to prove demonstration of need

 Access

  • Single track road with no passing places
  • Regular flooding on Rookery Lane and Henley/Preston Road
  • Danger to children, walkers, cyclists and horse riders

 Conservation Area/Listed Buildings 

  • Adjacent to conservation area
  • Very close to listed buildings

 Lack of Public Transport

  • No bus service
  • No train service
  • Only access by private car

 Non Compliance with Government Local Plan PPG2

  • Turning circles ok
  • Marinas not – only close to urban fringe

 

VILLAGE ISSUES         

Light & Noise Pollution

  • Night lighting – all night, 365 days a year
  • Noise from occupants
  • Serious threat of parties on boats

 Increased Risk of Crime

  • Greater risk of burglaries
  • Greater risk of general crime

 Lack of Amenities

  • No shop – increased car movements for every day supplies

 Canal Heavily Locked – Fragile & Congested

  • Canal already very busy – could not cope with another 100 boats

 

 HOW TO OBJECT TO THE MARINA

Planning Application No. W/10/0424

 There are 3 ways of registering your objection to the Marina as follows: 

  1) Link your objection to the application on the Warwick DC web site:-

 Go into www.warwick.gov.uk/WDC/Planning/

Click on Search for a planning application right side (Related Link)

Click on Search planning applications

Case Year        Enter 2010

Case Number   Enter 0424       and Search

Click on W/10/0424: Land off Rookery Lane etc

Click on Make a Comment at bottom of page

Register your objection

 This links directly to the web site but tends to be a bit of a jumble of words.

2) Email your objection separately to:-

     planning_west@warwickdc.gov.uk

 Head your objection REF: APPLICATION W/10/0424

Using this method will ensure that the exact layout of your email will be registered in “View Documents” linked to the application.

 3) Write your objection to:-

The Planning Department

Warwick District Council

Riverside House

Milverton Hill

Leamington Spa

CV32 5HZ

SUPPORT FOR LAMAG

If you wish to help LAMAG, any cheques would be very welcome

These should be made payable to LAMAG and given to:

Polly Jennens at Cornerways, Rookery Lane, Lowsonford, B95 5ER

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