Object
Preferred Options Consultation - Land at Stratford Road, Warwick
Representation ID: 67387
Received: 11/12/2014
Respondent: Mr & Mrs Parker
Proximity of the River Avon
Proximity of the M40 Motorway/ Stratford Road. Where will children cross the main busy Stratford Road?
Flood Plain. This area is designated within zones 2 and 3
Severn Trent Sewage Farm is very close to the proposed area
and there is often a nauseous odour from these works
There has to be more than one suitable access route for site dwellers and Emergency Vehicles and general service vehicles of at least two vehicles width enabling two vehicles to pass
Some dwellers use horses to tow caravans, these will need grazing land. How much land will they require for this purpose?
Extra school places, doctor's services (already stretched)
Where will the money come from to fund all of this?
Will this money come out of our council taxes, or will the
Cost be met by the Government?
Stratford Road was never part of the original plan when the Council were
Looking for a Permanent Gypsy and Travellers Sites.
We wish to draw your attention to our views on the Proposed Permanent Gypsy
And Traveller Site to be located on the Stratford Road Warwick.
1 Safety.
a) Proximity of the River Avon
b) Proximity of the M40 Motorway/ Stratford Road
c) Flood Plain.
We are aware that the Council have suggested that they will fence off the river and the motorway. It is our experience as senior citizens that we have never seen a fence that has kept children or young adults in or out.
Where will children cross the main busy Stratford Road?
Flood Plains - This area is designated within zones 2 and 3. Having read the Governments Guidelines on Planning a Permanent Gypsy and Travellers Site it states that they should not be situated where there is a high risk of flooding (zones 3 area).
2 Health.
Severn Trent Sewage Farm is very close to the proposed area
This does not seem like a good site to house children and young adults.
There is often a nauseous odour from these works, particularly in
Warm weather.
3 Access
a) There has to be more than one suitable access route to allow not only
The dwellers themselves but also Emergency Vehicles and general
Service Vehicles that need frequent safe access to the site.
b) The road has to be at least two vehicles wide (minimum 5.5 metres)
Enabling two vehicles to pass, this would prevent blocking the road.
The road leading down to Longbridge Manor is frequently used to park
Vehicles whilst attending conferences.
House Owners in that road also park their vehicles there.
c) Some dwellers use horses to tow caravans, these will need grazing land
d) How much land will they require for this purpose?
4. Finance?
Where will the money come from to fund all of this?
New roads, landscaping, latrine/shower blocks, fences
Flood defences, clean air.
Extra school places, doctor's services (already stretched)
Will this money come out of our council taxes, or will the
Cost be met by the Government?
Stratford Road was never part of the original plan when the Council were
Looking for a Permanent Gypsy and Travellers Sites.
We feel very strongly that this site is unsuitable for the purpose
Intended and have listed our reasons why.