Worsley locals oppose Peel LandP’s plan for 400 homes on Hazelhurst Farm, off the M60 | Coventry Live

Plans for 40 homes to be built on old Coventry green belt land have been recommended for approval despite local objections – and the latest move from the Keresley Sustainable Urban Extension scheme has Coventry Live comments section readers wondering “what’s the point of green belt land”. ?”.

The latest plan involves the demolition of existing structures on farmland at Hall Hill Cottage on Fivefield Road. The bid is opposed by three local councils and received 26 objections, but officers have recommended councilors approve it.

Local councils highlighted an increase in traffic and a “lack of bus service”, while residents raised concerns about services such as schools and doctors, highways, drainage and flooding. The report says developers will pay for things like an expanded bus service and cycle routes to reduce the scheme’s impact.

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Reader Greenplanet said: “They call it the Keresley Sustainable Urban extension. No link road, no bus service, school not being built, medical surgery at breaking point. No sports facilities. This particular 40 home development is the furthest away from all amenities and not within walking distance. This should be labeled UNSUSTAINABLE URBAN SPREAD.”

Commenter HitTheResetButton wrote: “Why does the council bother holding meetings with residents? It makes absolutely no difference. Also, what’s the point of green belt land if we constantly build on it and then rename it so we can concrete over it? Eventually, we’re going to run out of space!”

“Why not build up in the city center and create thousands of flats/homes while creating a vibrant city centre. That way, we could leave the countryside as it is and give people somewhere to escape to?”

Rockstargeorgiesaint said: “Why do they have to build on green belt land in the first place? The council talks a lot about pollution and reducing vehicle emissions, but they are happy to chop down trees and turn green fields into concrete.”

Paulthered added: “An eyesore and complete nuisance on what is now a beautiful country road.”

On our Facebook page, Sylvie Rylatt wrote: “Build! Build it! Build it! They won’t stop until every piece of green land is taken and flood plains created.” Dean Griffiths said: “Keresley will soon be a small town. Shy”.

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