Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 55706
Received: 26/07/2013
Respondent: R A Inchley
The site will become a dominant feature within Baginton dramatically increasing the population without increasing amenities.
Existing village children cannot access their first choice of school without the number of children increasing.
The mere perception of crime will reduce property values.
Combined with the, this is too
Has been too much development (Coventry and Warwickshire Gateway) far too quickly. This will strain community relations and reduce quality of life for gypsy/traveller and villagers.
I am not a resident of Baginton but I have every sympathy with their extremely valid concerns. I can do no better than quote their reservations.
1. The size of this site will result in its becoming a dominant feature within Baginton dramatically increasing the size of the village population without increasing amenities.
2. There will be a significant number of children requiring places at the Baginton catchment area schools. Even now children are denied their first choice and therefore increasing the child population is inapprpriate.
3. The link between gypsy/traveller sites and crime is hotly debated, however its mere perception will cause the value of property in the village to decrease dramatically.
4. Combined with the Coventry and Warwickshire Gateway, this is too much development, far too quickly, for a small community. This will result in strained community relations and a reduction in the quality of life for both gypsy/traveller residents and those who currently live in Baginton.
For these reaons I would support their objection.