Object

Representation ID: 57129

Received: 27/07/2013

Respondent: Nicola M Megeney

Does not comply with criteria.

No convenient access to surgery, schools or public transport. Dangerous access and roads with history of accidents and requirement of a speed camera. Use of vehicles or public transport a necessity and no school transport. No bus stops and provision would be unsafe. No footways and cycling dangerous. Children waiting for school transport would be at risk.
Close to railway line with poor security; risk to children.
Doctors surgery has no capacity; likewise schools. Does not comply with policy.
Area prone to flooding. Livestock has to be moved out of fields and Middle Road/Fosse Way junction and Harbury Lane often flood and impassable.
No mains gas, sewerage or drainage; provision adds to cost of development. Electric supply a potential problem. No reliable mobile phone service. Infrastructure very poor; considerable investment needed.
Area of good quality farmland.
Use of raised land (above floodable) would not integrate in landscape. Spoil views from Chesterton Windmill (Listed Building and landmark - see Council website) and Fosse Way - historic sites not mentioned in report, but should be considered.
Rural location with limited number of houses. 15 pitches would outnumber existing residents and 3 would not be a cost effective option; policy seeks to ensure no dominance. Potential for sheep/dog conflict.
Local businesses (listed) could suffer.
Enfusion Report and assessments flawed on economy; sustainable transport (acknowledge lack of information); reduced need to travel; use of natural resources; natural environment and landscape; historic environment; local services and community facilities; health and well-being; poverty and social exclusion - suggest reclassifications.
Suggests reasons why G & T would not wish to locate at site: smell from chicken farm and potential bird flu; railway noise; proximity to railway and risk to children; dangerous roads; lack of footways for safe walking; cycling unsafe; flood risk; lack of local amenities; limited telephone, mobile or internet access; conflict between dogs and farming.
Existing sites not being fully utilised.
Should use previously developed land.