We are writing to formally object to the gypsy and traveller site planned on GT19, Birmingham Road.


We believe that gypsy's and travellers should be treated with dignity and respect and their safety is of upmost importance. We therefore feel that you have not clearly considered the safety implications of placing families next a canal (containing multiple deep locks) with no lighting and next to a very busy road (GT19, birmingham road in Warwick). The site could be extremely dangerous and we would be very concerned for the safety of young children living on this site.


These plans are also compromised by the fact you are placing families in a high risk flood area, with schools already at full capacity, and in a dangerous area for crossing a busy road by pedestrians/cars. Access to this site and parking would be hazardous. There is no footpath or pedestrian crossing. Placing a pedestrian crossing at this site would cause major congestion on this very busy road. There are also no amenities other than the petrol station nearby.


We also have concerns about the impact this will have on the landscape as the canal and it's many locks are a place of natural beauty and visited by tourists throughout the year. We are also concerned about the impact of noise from the site.


It needs to be also recognised that recently travellers forced entry onto the footpath opposite the shell garage on Birmingham road (near to GT19). After a week, they left, leaving a deluge of rubbish. This has upset a lot of residents on hatton park. We need to be mindful of this and respect the needs of residents if travellers are to be integrated into the local community. The recent forced entrance was not viewed positively.


The pressure on schools and dangers outlined above need to be emphasised. I strongly encourage WDC to reject the GY19 site on birmingham road.