We are residents of Bishops Tachbrook and have been for 10 years. We have attended some of the local action groups meetings in both Warwick and Bishops Tachbrook around the proposed site for gypsies and travellers and would like to register our objections to the site at Bishops Tachbrook (GT05).
* It is our belief that this site is unsuitable due to the strain it would put on the village facilities such as the primary school and the part time doctor's surgery, these sites already suffer badly with traffic at peak times.
* We are also concerned about its locality at a busy junction that already has a history of road traffic accidents.
* It would also impact the visual amenity of the village when exiting or entering the village from the Banbury Road.
* The site itself is also prone to flooding. We are aware that flooding of back gardens at the top of the village is already an issue. We would expect that extensive alterations to the local drainage system would be necessary to safeguard all.
It is with some regret that we recommend the proposed site at Brookside Willows on the Banbury Road (GTalt01).
We believe that, although this is not idea, it has less impact overall as it-
1. Has safe and easy access to the main road network.
2. Already has an infrastructure in place regarding services and drainage.
3. Is already screened to prevent a visual impact to the local area.
4. Already has planning permission for similar use.
We believe that none of the 4 proposed sites are ideal, but realise there will have to be some facility provided for the gypsies and travellers by Warwick District Council.