Regarding the G & T site consultations, Barford Sherbourne and Wasperton Joint Parish Council have reviewed all the sites under examination and commented thereon. As a Councillor for Barford I commend our deliberations to you for serious consideration.

I also wish to make personal comment on the sites which are proposed alongside Barford Bypass, namely GT12 and GTalt12 as follows:-

Almost half of the site designated as GT12 consists of the storm overflow and pollution pond and ditch systems constructed as part of the works associated with Barford Bypass. These are not of course available for other development without compromising the integrity of the drainage of the Bypass and the pollution protection of the river. The choice of this site would appear to be the result of a desk study lacking in local knowledge and examination in the field.

GT12 is in an open area of the Avon valley, close to the river and with spectacular views along and across the valley.
It is on a popular north - south tourist route.
The location of GT12 would under no circumstances be granted permission for development for domestic or other use. It would contravene almost every single one of the planning guidelines to which the Parish and District councils normally work.
It is astonishing that those who would be the guardians of these rules and values can see fit to put them aside and propose a totally alien development in this rural landscape.
The site is close alongside a busy 60 mph A-road. The noise levels at this proximity are quite unpleasant to say the least.
The site is close alongside a large storm overflow and pollution pond containing deep standing water with steep banks.
The site is close to the river containing several deep pools and swift currents.
The above three factors make this a dangerous location for children.

GTalt12 suffers from all of the above disadvantages, except close proximity to the pollution pond, but also is situated on a bend of the 60 mph road and also would render the agricultural holding non-viable.

Both of these sites would require CP Orders which would be contested by the landowners and resisted by the inhabitants of Barford.

There are other far more suitable sites and I would again commend to you the JPC analysis and comments. GT12 and GTalt12 should be discounted