Object

Representation ID: 64860

Received: 16/04/2014

Respondent: Mr Barry Dale

Green Belt development is contrary to local and national policies. Important to protect the green belt from inappropriate activity and maintain character, openness and attractiveness of the area.

Government have confirmed that a travellers' site is inappropriate development in the green belt and unmet demand for such sites is not an exceptional circumstance sufficient to outweigh the harm it would cause.

Previous application on the site for one caravan was reject on green belt grounds. Seems incredible the Council is now promoting this site.

Site forms an elevated gateway to the village. Site would be highly visible from many viewpoints and difficult to screen although screening would itself harm the open character of the area.

Increased usage of the access on to a fast/busy road, especially with large/slow vehicles would be dangerous especially as visibility at the site access would be restricted. A previous planning appeal was rejected in 2009 due to highway safety concerns.

Hampton on the Hill is not identified in the Local Plan or Village Housing Options consultation as a sustainable location for housing. On this basis, should not be considered sustainable for gypsy/traveller site either.

Would compromise GP surgery and Budbrooke School, especially as their limited facilities will have to deal with 100 new houses in the near future.

A high voltage power line crosses the site. This may have health risks and any diversion of the line would be costly.

The proximity of busy roads means site residents would be exposed to noise and air pollution day and night.

There is a risk of flooding and caravans would be particularly vulnerable in such instances.