Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55700

Received: 26/07/2013

Respondent: Martin Mayneord

Representation Summary:

Site will be a dominant feature within the village,
Will increase demand for the already over stretched amenities.
Already difficult for the Baginton children to obtain their first choice school.
Perception of link between gypsy/traveller site and crime will decrease property values.
Given the Coventry and Warwickshire gateway this is far too much development for a small community, causing a reduction in the quality of life for all communities.
Already three traveller sites close to Baginton so won't represent fair distribution across the district.

Full text:

I feel I must write and show my objections for the proposed Local planning development strategy for Baginton village.

gypsy / travellers site.

* The size of this site will result in it becoming a dominant feature within the village,
this will increase demand for the already over stretched amenities.

* There will be a significant number of children from the site requiring school places within the
Baginton catchment area, where it is already difficult for the Baginton children to obtain their
first choice school.

* The link between gypsy / traveller site and crime is hotly debated, however it's mere perception
Will cause the value of property within the area to decrease.

* With the Coventry and Warwickshire gateway been given the go a head, this is far too much
development for a small community, causing a reduction in the quality of life for both travellers
and current residence alike.

* There are already three traveller sites within a few miles of the proposed site at Baginton.
Therefore the proposed site at Baginton will not satisfy the local plan strategy of
distributing development across the district.


Housing.

* The 70-90 houses proposed for Baginton is an unacceptable increase for a small community.
The council should take into account village desires under the localism act,
the outcome of our parish plan and the housing needs survey should be used.