Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55972

Received: 16/07/2013

Respondent: Martin Cooper

Representation Summary:

Site is wholly inappropriate.
Site will become dominant feature in the village because of its size and with the Airport AND Gateway development, will completely ruin Baginton and surrounding area.
Perceived link between gypsy/traveller sites and crime will cause property values to fall.
Will strain community relations and a reduction in quality of life for all concerned.

Full text:

The size of this site will result in it becoming a dominant feature within the Village, which together with the Airport AND the proposed Gateway development, will completely ruin Baginton and surrounding area. Not everything should be 'dumped' into our area.

The link between gypsy / traveller sites and crime is often debated, however its mere perception will cause the value of property in the village to decrease dramatically.
The result of this further development will be strained community relations and a reduction in quality of life for both the gypsy and travellers
taking residence at the site, and the current village inhabitants.