Object

Representation ID: 57496

Received: 25/07/2013

Respondent: Old Warwickians

Agent: AMEC

Site is inappropriate due to noise and health/pollution issues from adjacent A46 and part of site is at risk from flooding. Neither of these issues can be overcome through mitigation measures to make the site viable as a gypsy and traveller site.

Site is important to the structure and character of Warwick and although there is some screening, development could harm the character of the area. The key is to ensure a high quality development.

Proximity to racecourse will influence the quality and nature of any development. Likely to be more appropriate for a high quality development here than a site for gypsy accommodation.

CPO powers would be necessary which present significant financial and time considerations.

Sustainability Appraisal of Local Plan identified 4 minor negative scores for the site.

More suitable sites should be taken forward and allocated.