We would like to register our strong objection to the above proposed sites for gypsies and travellers for the following reasons:
1 There is a new housing development currently under construction in Bush Heath Lane, Harbury.
Phase One, 20 houses completed 12 months ago.
Phase Two, a further 27 houses under construction at present.

2 The school is at full capacity. Our own grandson was refused a place in September 2011, A private taxi service had to be arranged to take him to school in Bishops Itchington.

3 The roads that would service all three sites are very busy and dangerous and there have already been numerous serious accidents. There are road signs in the area pointing out the statistics.

4 HS2 will bring disruption, noise and loss of countryside to the area.

5 Harbury appears to be under the flight path to Birmingham Airport with frequent aeroplane noise day and night
This will worsen as the airport is currently under expansion.

6 Residents have to put up with very unpleasant smells, almost gagging at times, from local farms and the landfill site.

7 A Gypsy/Traveller Site would cause further pressure on the Doctors Surgery.

8 Residents watch out for each other and whether young or old feel safe and enjoy being part of the community.
Seniors citizens feel confident to leave their homes to visit the shop or the library or just get some exercise.

9 Cyclists and horse riders of all ages can use the village roads without the risk of too fast and excessive traffic.

10 The above points are just some of the added pressures on the village at present and any of the proposed sites would add further unacceptable difficulties for Harbury and its infrastructure.