Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 54695
Received: 03/08/2013
Respondent: Mrs Georgina Element
Object to proposed plans for site GT07.
Size of site will make it a dominant feature in Baginton, dramatically increasing population without increasing amenities.
A significant number of places will be required at Baginton
catchment area schools, where children are often not able to get
their first choice. Not appropriate to increase child places.
Perceived link between gypsy/traveller sites and crime will cause dramatic drop in property values in the village.
Combined with Coventry & Warwickshire GATEWAY, would be too much development too quickly, resulting in strained community relations and reduction in quality of life for gypsy/travellers and villagers.
I would like to register my objection to proposed plans for the above on
the following grounds:-
The size of this site will result in it becoming a dominate feature within Baginton,
dramatically increasing the size of the village population without increasing the
supply of amenities.
There will be a significant number of children requiring places at the Baginton
catchment area schools. Baginton children are even now often not able to get
their first choice-the school within the catchment area. It is not appropriate
to increase the number of child places.
The link between gypsy/traveller sides and crime is hotly debated, however,
its mere perception will cause the value of property in the village to
decrease dramatically.
Combined with the Coventry & Warwickshire GATEWAY, this is TOO MUCH
development - far too quickly for a small community. The result of this
development will be strained community relations and a reduction in
quality of life for both gypsy/travellers taking residence at the site, and the
current village inhabitants.