Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 55490
Received: 17/07/2013
Respondent: Mr Tim Walter
Baginton village is being bombarded with threats of large scale developments. Relative tranquillity will be lost to increased traffic, noise and air pollution.
Blight on river landscape and tranquil environment
Size of site will make it a dominant feature; increasing the population without the amenities.
School is already unable to accommodate local children.
Perception of link to crime will affect property values.
Too much development too quickly for a small community - will strain community relations and reduce quality of life for existing and new residents.
The proposal for a permanent site for gypsies and travellers in Bagington flys in the face of the policy guidelines.
The scale of the proposal on the edge of Bagington prevents it from being one of the "Sites which can be integrated into the landscape without harming the character of the area".
The proposal fails "To fully accord with the provisions of 'Planning Policy for Traveller Sites ", in that neither of the following criteria can be met or "be incorporated so that the policy:
*promotes peaceful and integrated co-existence between the site and the local community
*avoids placing undue pressure on local infrastructure and services."
I am aware of many Bagington residents who have made detailed objections to the proposal on the grounds that there cannot be peaceful and integrated co-existence between the proposed site and the local community and that the local infrastructure and services will definitely face undue pressure. I do hope that those who are "the local community" and are entitled to vote in elections have their voices heard on this matter. Please note my objection.