Object

Representation ID: 64870

Received: 06/05/2014

Respondent: Mrs Rhonda Treacy-Hales

Only shortlisted site located in the green belt, which should only be used in very exceptional circumstances. WDC has not demonstrated these. The Kites Nest Lane site refused on the grounds of being within the green belt is less than a mile away, therefore given the similarities with GT19 the Council is being inconsistent.
CPO would be needed which would be in complete contravention of ministerial statements. Compensation for the impact on the current owners business would also be necessary. It would dominate the adjacent community of housing on the birmingham road. Pitches would be located between the canal and the busy Birmingham road. This road has had two fatal accidents in the last 5 years. Movements of large vehicles and caravans out of the site would be potentially dangerous. An application by the landowner for a timber business was refused on the grounds of the green belt and highways. Similar to Kites Nest Lane the site would be very visible and overlooked from the road therefore needing considerable screening. Adjacent schools would struggle to accomodate gypsy children. It would be dangerous for the health and well being of the children to be located near the canal and busy road. Site would have an adverse impact on the canal heritage of Hatton and tourism. The viability of a marina proposal should be considered to enhance tourism.