Dear Sir

I would like to make the following observations with regard to the consultation document that has been produced in respect of the provision of pitches for Gypsies and travellers.

Section 7 of the consulation document makes reference to certain criteria that have been used in determining the suitability of the sites. I would like to question how strictly these criteria have been adhered to in arriving at the choice of possible sites:

1 several of the sites could not be considered as being close to local facilities, they being in rural areas where such facilities could only be accessed by vehicle.

2 several of the sites are situated on busy roads where issues of road safety would arise.

3 several of the sites, if developed would without doubt have a severe impact on the character of the area and to develop these sites would surely be at odds with the criteria that requires integration into the landscape.

4 Warwickshire is a county that is constantly at risk from urban encroachment and the siting of any development outside urban areas could adverseley affect the remaining natural and historic environment.

Agriculture is an important part of the economy of Warwickshire and the impact of siting such developments in close proximity to existing farm enterprises should not be under estimated.

Whilst appreciating the this consultation will raise some very emotive issues I am concerned that the policy criteria have not been adhered to in identifying possible sites.