Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 59922

Received: 21/10/2013

Respondent: Mr John Lawrence

Representation Summary:

Cannot be integrated into landscape without harming character of the area.
Threat to historical Bishop's Tachbrook and possible damage to listed buildings.
Site on good quality agricultural land needed for food production.
Adverse impact on natural and historic environment including pollution and contamination of the Tach Brook.
Remote and with no pedestrian links/public transport.
Lack of full time GP surgery and of school places. Impact on education of existing children if educationally disadvantaged children join the school with no additional resources on offer.
Access directly onto busy road with high traffic flow dangerous to large slow moving vehicles and to other road users.
Lack of employment for GT community.
Perceived increase in crime rates.
Decrease in house values. Stigma attached to such sites with knock on effects on local businesses and the tourist industry.
Within highly visible area with impact on historic Warwick. Potential impact on tourism.
Site will not promote peaceful integrated co-existence.
Alarm at number of sites proposed close to Bishop's Tachbrook.
Brownfield sites should be utilised instead of green belt, countryside and english heritage. All facilities are available within the town.
Occupancy cannot be regulated. Sites to be operated by GT community and not Council means there will be no way of restricting numbers or of expansion of sites.

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