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St Modwens housing estate design on former GEC land

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ROUNDS GARDENS!

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Being left to nature for nearly a quarter of a century, the site is of great importance to its thriving wildlife. Tree preservation orders are in place for a large number of trees on the site. The Rugby Borough Council Tree Policy Action Plan seeks to increase the tree canopy in the area; tree coverage is already in the lowest 20% nationally. Opposing this development will preserve all the benefits and character of this natural resource.

The proposed development will cause traffic, parking and access problems because the adjoining small estate, and only route into the site, cannot reasonably support the increased traffic. The loss of existing parking may also mean that residents could have to start using pay and display facilities.

The adequacy of the drainage infrastructure is a key concern. There are already significant drainage issues for some local residents, which may worsen.

The development of this site is not referenced in the Local Plan for Rugby. The Local Plan Review, currently underway, proposes other sites for development, should there be a proven need for more housing in the area.

If you believe the proposed development will not benefit the local community and wildlife, please sign the petition to oppose it!

WHAT ARE THE MAIN CONCERNS?

INCREASED TRAFFIC & POLLUTION. 134 HOUSES MEANS AT LEAST 134 VEHICLES

So how exactly would the increased traffic impact the residents in the immediate area?

The streets outlined in red would be required to funnel the traffic from Newbold Road to the east and Oliver Street to the south as there is only one point of access to the development. These narrow streets are simply not designed for such activity. There has been talk of the possibility of a one way system either in or out of the estate but how would this work with regards to residents parking?

LAND FOR DEVELOPMENT

Yellow line marks Princes Street which would become the main access road along with Dale Street and therefore King Street, Duke Street, Hill Street and St Johns Street.