I was very concerned to hear about the proposal to establish a permanent Gypsy and Traveller site with 15 pitches adjacent to the Strartford Rd near present Severn Trent Sewage works, Warwick.

I wish to object to the proposal as I believe that this site is completely unsuitable for members of the gypsy and travelling communities. The proposed site and associated facilities in Warwick would not be suitable nor meet the needs of the gypsy and travelling community, nor the existing communities of Chase Meadow,Warwick ,for the following reasons; -

Road Safety/Road Access -
Road access to the site is via an extremely busy "A 429, Strartford Road", where there have been a number of accidents over the years. It is the nearest access to M40 Jct 15 for those who works in the 'Pure Offices Warwick' and the residents in the chase meadow area . During the rush hours, vehicles traveling at fast speed due to the slip road layout and down slop.

Plus west midlands ambulance service -Warwick hub also based in this area, the influx of people will be put in a very vulnerable position. The one-lane road is congested by the bus stops and school run parents, with additional traffic load, will make the residents suffering from the extended travel time.

Health
The nearby sewage will also be a potential risk for the gypsies and travellers. The unpleasant smell from the plant and the fertilizer from the surrounding farm land will more or less make impact to their life.

Local facility and employment.
Local school and surgery are both over loaded. with additional subscribers will effect their normal operations.
fertilizer.
Employment opportunities within Warwick are extremely limited as the majority of small businesses are family run, and therefore mainly staffed within the family. therefore, low employment rate might create further issues such as anti-social behaviors, criminal activities. etc.

Landscape:
Strartford road lined to M40, normally being used as a gateway linkage to the well know castle and St Nicolas Park. With the Gypsy & Traveller site's present, the outstanding beauty natural green will be altered. The footpath may be adversely affected.

Property Value
Last but not least, any surrounding houses with Gypsy Traveller site within walking distance will have a sufficient depletion of value.


To sum up, based on the ground above, I wish Warwick district Council Planning Department can register my objection to the Gypsy and Traveller site with 15 pitches adjacent to the Strartford Rd near present Severn Trent Sewage works, Warwick