Object
Preferred Options for Sites
Representation ID: 63268
Received: 23/03/2014
Respondent: Mr John Watkins
The site is unsuitable, in a potentially dangerous location, is separated from the built up area, would ruin the approach to Barford, is suggesting development on land that would not normally be permitted in order to favour a minority ethnic group as defined under the Race Relations Act.
This is a prominent site outside the built up area and separated from the village by a 60 mph bypass. It is extremely visible to passing traffic and located where planning permission would not be given for development under normal policies. Crossing the road would be very dangerous. There is no GP Surgery in Barford and the school is full. This is a totally unacceptable use for this land. The land is adjacent to the "village park" which has recently been planted with an orchard. Siting a gypsy and traveller camp alongside this village amenity would completely ruin it. Any policy which seeks to develop this site for Gypsy and Traveller use is predicated on favouring one group of people over the general populace which is discrimination based on race (see the WDC Gypsies & Travellers Q and A Answer 1), that should be illegal.