Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 56101
Received: 23/07/2013
Respondent: A Hepburn
Objects to GT11 but also the principle of placing sites adjacent to established residential developments on the following grounds:
*No exceptions to planning should be made if a person wants to live in a particular area.
* The lifestyle of gypsy and travellers is not compatible with non gypsies, falling into the category of anti social behaviour.
*Site would create increased stress on local public services including the local doctors surgery.
*Would increase public order situations in local public houses.
*Would increase incidents related to the racecourse. Gypsy attendance in horse racing is documented and it is logical to assume having a site on the perimeter with impact on public order, theft and criminal damage.
*Increased traffic usage onto the Hampton Road.
*.Noise levels at the location would necessitate noise reduction engineering at considerable cost.
*The current estate is exceptional in that it has low crime, active social movement by its residents, for example the building of community centre by community.
I would object strongly to the proposed site on Hampton Road, Warwick but in general oppose placing 'Gypsy' travellers near to established town residential developments such as Chase Meadow. For the following reasons
1.I see no reason why exceptions to current planning need to be made. If a person wishes to live in an area then they have to follow the same method as the rest of us. Buy a residence, rent a residence privately or local authority or apply for a planning application subject to the same rules as everyone else. Not following these methods would make any land occupation, construction illegal in addition to current criminal powers.
2.The lifestyle of Gypsies is well documented as being incompatible with non Gypsies. This would generally fall into the category of anti social behaviour. This would be documented in publically available information on crime involvement from current Gypsie sites.
3.The site would create increased stress on local public services.
4.Increase stress on local heath service, the local doctors surgery.
5.Increase public order situations in local public houses.
6.Increase incidents related to the racecourse. Gypsie attendance in horse racing is documented and it is logical to assume having a site on the perimeter with impact on public order, theft and criminal damage.
7.Increased traffic usage onto the Hampton Road.
8.Noise levels at the location if allowed. Currently there is a constant background noise generated from vehicular traffic on the A46 bypass. This is noticeable in brick built properties already. The noise levels in caravans will obviously be greater. It is therefore likely that additional noise reduction engineering will be required to the A46 at considerable cost.
9.The current estate is exceptional in that it has low crime, active social movement by its residents, for example the building of community centre by community. It would be gambling to place Gypsies who do not interact with communities into such a location.
This whole idea is ridiculous. The Gypsie way of life is insular and as such has put itself under the minority category.