I am a resident of Chase Meadow, Warwick and I have lived on this estate for nearly 9 years and I am writing to raise my real concerns over the proposed gypsy and traveller site on the Stratford Road, Warwick.

I believe there are a number of reasons why this land/area is unsuitable for the gypsy/traveller community and for us as local residents.

One of my main concerns is the impact a site such as this will have on the local economy. Warwick is a striving tourist town and of particular historic interest and therefore attracts a huge amount of tourism to the are which in turn supports our local economy. I do not believe this site will prove attractive to the people/tourists we are trying to attract.

Also, a huge concern is - is the site actually considered a 'safe environment' ? I believe the Government's guidelines on planning for Gypsy & Traveller sites clearly states that it is essential that the location of any such sites will provide a safe environment for the residents. Sites should not be located near refuse sites, industrial processes or other hazardous places, as this will obviously have a detrimental effect on general health and well being of the residents - with particular risks for young children. This site is between sewerage works, a river and a motorway!
Surely because of where this site is there must be a high risk to any residents?

In addition, is this area not at a higher risk of flooding - surely you can't consider a site where there is any risk of flooding, again especially where there may be children living? What would be the costs of flood defences?

Finally, I believe that the proposed access to the site is totally unsuitable - certainly not enough space to allow two vehicles to pass each other - it is also located on a very busy and dangerous bend - again another huge risk to the residents of the site and the local community. Again there would be a huge cost to the council to make any improvements to this dangerous access.

I look forward to your response to my objections and I would also like to know why this site wasn't part of the original consultation?

I look forward to hearing from you.