Object

Representation ID: 67557

Received: 04/12/2014

Respondent: Peter McKenna

Consultation document does not address the issue of access. Not aware of any agreement with Severn Trent for access across their land which would leave the narrow farm track leading to the site from Longbridge as the only route, which would be inadequate.
Air, water and soil quality identified as an 'area of significant concern' in the SA. Suggested these could be mitigated but little further information given. Close to motorway and sewage works is not suitable for permanent residential development, especially where children would live.
Site is in flood zones 2 and 3. Caravans are vulnerable and should not be located in such an area. The cost and extent of any mitigation is not given and may not eliminate risk.
Unknown effect on local economy but likely to impact on remainder of Tournament Fields land.
The location will do nothing to reduce tensions between the Travelling and the settled communities, as witnessed by the petitioning and social media campaign.
Local GPs and schools already under pressure and more houses are imminent. Has consultation been carried out with health managers and schools.
Lack of effective consultation. Speed with which the site has been chosen.