Object
Preferred Options for Sites
Representation ID: 64097
Received: 03/05/2014
Respondent: Mr T B Russell
Site not suitable for Caravans. Precedent set in 1992 when villagers were compensated for noise pollution from M40. Site therefore unsuitable for caravans 22yrs later with increased traffic/noise levels.
A452 now major commuting route from Warwick and Leamington to M40 and Gaydon site for Motor Manufacturers. Numerous fatalities on A452 including Mallory Road Junction next to site.
Site unsuitable for business purposes.
Doctors Surgery part-time and at capacity. Main surgery not local.
School oversubscribed.
Site remote from employment and facilities.
Visual impact would harm character of area.
Compulsory purchase order required.
Other more suitable sites.
Site prone to flooding.
Site not suitable for Caravans as too close to M40. Precedent set in 1992 when villagers were compensated for noise pollution from the M40. It follows that if there is excessive noise pollution for villagers in houses that the site is unsuitable for caravans as they are less insulated to noise and the site is closer to the M40 than the village. This was over 22 years ago when there was much less traffic so noise levels now are much higher than in 1992.
Aside from the M40 the A452 is now a major commuting route from Warwick and Leamington to the M40 and the Gaydon site for Motor Manufacturers. There have been numerous fatalities on this road including the Mallory Road Junction right next to the site. The proximity of the site to the M40/A452 could introduce the potential of a stray dog, child or horse, the consequences of which would not only be devastating to the travelling community but is a safety hazard for motorists on the M40/A452.
The site is unsuitable for business purposes that are pursued by the travelling community with large vans and lorries.
Village has few resources. Most villagers commute to work.
Doctors surgery is part time and run at capacity. Main full time surgery Croft Medical is in Sydenham and not local.
School is oversubscribed with single form entry and the introduction of the travelling community will have a negative impact on school life as they will take preference over local children within the current catchment area.
Site is remote from employment and facilities.
Limited public transport.
Pedestrian access is dangerous. There is no footpath to reach facilities.
Listed buildings on site in need of protection.
Visual impact would harm the character of the area.
Planning policy states that compulsory purchase orders are to be used as a last resort and this will be required for this site. This site is permanently used for rearing livestock. Removal of the site from the farm will be detrimental to the farmer's livelihood and local employment.
There are other more suitable sites than GT05 (GTalt01, GT02, GT04, GT12, GTalt12 and GT15).
Site is also prone to flooding near the Mallory Road junction and therefore it is not suitable for caravans.