Object

Representation ID: 64867

Received: 30/04/2014

Respondent: Mr Richard Molloy

The site should be classified as a 'red site' as it is previously undeveloped land in the greenbelt and therefore would consitute inappropriate development. The site has been the subject of two planning refusals by WDC and dismissed on appeal by the planning inspectorate, the conditions that applied then are still valid today. WDCs preference for sites to be owned and managed by the gypsy community does not override the sites classification as green belt. It has been suggested that the site could have the capacity for 15 pitches equivalent to 45 to 60 individuals representing a 25 to 30% increase in the local population which would be disproportionate and dominate the local community. A site would substantially change the character of the area it is clearly visible from the Henley and Hampton Roads. It does not lend itself to the integration and inclusion of gypsys and travellers into the local community. Highway safety has been cited on two separate occasions as a reason for refusing planning on the site. In both circumstances this related to a single dwelling not 15 pitches. Suggests that acheiving the required visibility splays would not be viable.