I have recently reviewed the gypsy and traveller sites options for consultation document and would like to raise a strong objection to the site located in plan GT11. I am a resident on Chase meadow and find it amazing that a site adjacent to an estate of near 1,200 homes, and more proposed nearby, would even be considered for a traveller site. It is inevitable that locating a traveller site in the position detailed in GT11 would adversely affect house prices, place further strain on local schools and amenities in addition to the environmental impact. The infrastructure in the local area is still incomplete with roads awaiting completion and others unadopted.

Further, many of the residents use the proposed site as a route for leisure activities such as dog walking, jogging etc given that it provides direct access from the estate to the racecourse and St Mary's lands.

I hope that the council can see that there are far more suitable locations for traveller sites, which would have less impact upon large numbers of residents.