GT04 Land at Harbury Lane, Fosse Way
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 56968
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Andrew Bettelley
This site is in excess of 1.5 miles from any GP surgery but local surgeries are full.
Harbury Primary School is full. Schools in Whitnash (2+ miles away) have only limited capacity.
There is a bus stop on Harbury Lane but there is no pedestrian links from it to the potential site. Travelling community unlikely to use public transport.
The area is prone to flooding and is effectively a flood plain. The Middle Road/Fosse Way junction is often flooded and Harbury Lane flooded and impassable.
Site will generate additional traffic movements at the junction of two major roads. Highway improvements would be necessary (creating more urbanisation) but will still add to existing peak time delays so maybe unwise to introduce more traffic here. Fosse Way is a designated High Risk Route by the County Council. More than 12 Serious Accidents at this junction over the last 3 years.
The Fosse Way is a very busy main road, generating both noise and disturbance to the site as will the Birmingham to London Chiltern railway line, which is also a potential danger.
The proposed site has no mains sewerage, drainage or gas and electricity supply is a limited rural line which would need upgrading. Site is too far from the Whitnash Telephone Exchange to provide an adequate telephone or internet service and does not have a reliable mobile phone service.
Site is near the Fosse Way's original alignment so archaeological remains are likely to be destroyed by the development, especially as remains from nearby 17 century tollhouse have been found in the area. Therefore important that archaeology and heritage of the area can be recovered and safeguarded prior to any site works. Site would blight views from Grade 1 Listed Chesterton Mill ss site is visible from Chesterton Hill.
The proposed site is larger than New Windmill Football Ground and will cover 0.8 hectare (8000 m²) and could possibly increase in size. The site is at the bottom of the valley so not possible to integrate this use into the landscape without harming the visual appearance and character of the area. It could be a precedent for further ribbon development.
The villages of Harbury and Whitnash over 1.5 miles away. The very small community of houses within half a mile of the site would be absorbed by the 120 travelling community so the site will not promote peaceful and integrated co-existence.
Many businesses (including farms, fencing contractor, pony riding, a hotel, a breakers yard) that operate from this site and the surrounding area will potentially suffer if the proposed sites go ahead.
Unauthorised intrusion from the site occupiers onto the agricultural land could result in contractors not wishing to risk tractors and equipment and any crop damage and rubbish deposits could result in land ceasing to be farmed and becoming unsightly.
The proposed site will be a major invasion into the openness of the countryside and will be an irreversible urbanisation of the entire area.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 56981
Received: 27/07/2013
Respondent: Mary Williams
Does not comply with criteria.
No convenient access to surgery, schools or public transport. Dangerous access and roads with history of accidents and requirement of a speed camera. Use of vehicles or public transport a necessity and no school transport. No bus stops and provision would be unsafe. No footways and cycling dangerous. Children waiting for school transport would be at risk.
Close to railway line with poor security; risk to children.
Doctors surgery has no capacity; likewise schools. Does not comply with policy.
Area prone to flooding. Livestock has to be moved out of fields and Middle Road/Fosse Way junction and Harbury Lane often flood and impassable.
No mains gas, sewerage or drainage; provision adds to cost of development. Electric supply a potential problem. No reliable mobile phone service. Infrastructure very poor; considerable investment needed.
Area of good quality farmland.
Use of raised land (above floodable) would not integrate in landscape. Spoil views from Chesterton Windmill (Listed Building and landmark - see Council website) and Fosse Way - historic sites not mentioned in report, but should be considered.
Rural location with limited number of houses. 15 pitches would outnumber existing residents and 3 would not be a cost effective option; policy seeks to ensure no dominance. Potential for sheep/dog conflict.
Local businesses (listed) could suffer.
Enfusion Report and assessments flawed on economy; sustainable transport (acknowledge lack of information); reduced need to travel; use of natural resources; natural environment and landscape; historic environment; local services and community facilities; health and well-being; poverty and social exclusion - suggest reclassifications.
Suggests reasons why G & T would not wish to locate at site: smell from chicken farm and potential bird flu; railway noise; proximity to railway and risk to children; dangerous roads; lack of footways for safe walking; cycling unsafe; flood risk; lack of local amenities; limited telephone, mobile or internet access; conflict between dogs and farming.
Existing sites not being fully utilised.
Should use previously developed land.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57047
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Lana Long
This site is in excess of 1.5 miles from any GP surgery but local surgeries are full.
Harbury Primary School is full. Schools in Whitnash (2+ miles away) have only limited capacity.
There is a bus stop on Harbury Lane but there is no pedestrian links from it to the potential site. Travelling community unlikely to use public transport.
The area is prone to flooding and is effectively a flood plain. The Middle Road/Fosse Way junction is often flooded and Harbury Lane flooded and impassable.
Site will generate additional traffic movements at the junction of two major roads. Highway improvements would be necessary (creating more urbanisation) but will still add to existing peak time delays so maybe unwise to introduce more traffic here. Fosse Way is a designated High Risk Route by the County Council. More than 12 Serious Accidents at this junction over the last 3 years.
The Fosse Way is a very busy main road, generating both noise and disturbance to the site as will the Birmingham to London Chiltern railway line, which is also a potential danger.
The proposed site has no mains sewerage, drainage or gas and electricity supply is a limited rural line which would need upgrading. Site is too far from the Whitnash Telephone Exchange to provide an adequate telephone or internet service and does not have a reliable mobile phone service.
Site is near the Fosse Way's original alignment so archaeological remains are likely to be destroyed by the development, especially as remains from nearby 17 century tollhouse have been found in the area. Therefore important that archaeology and heritage of the area can be recovered and safeguarded prior to any site works. Site would blight views from Grade 1 Listed Chesterton Mill ss site is visible from Chesterton Hill.
The proposed site is larger than New Windmill Football Ground and will cover 0.8 hectare (8000 m²) and could possibly increase in size. The site is at the bottom of the valley so not possible to integrate this use into the landscape without harming the visual appearance and character of the area. It could be a precedent for further ribbon development.
The villages of Harbury and Whitnash over 1.5 miles away. The very small community of houses within half a mile of the site would be absorbed by the 120 travelling community so the site will not promote peaceful and integrated co-existence.
Many businesses (including farms, fencing contractor, pony riding, a hotel, a breakers yard) that operate from this site and the surrounding area will potentially suffer if the proposed sites go ahead.
Unauthorised intrusion from the site occupiers onto the agricultural land could result in contractors not wishing to risk tractors and equipment and any crop damage and rubbish deposits could result in land ceasing to be farmed and becoming unsightly.
The proposed site will be a major invasion into the openness of the countryside and will be an irreversible urbanisation of the entire area.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57083
Received: 28/07/2013
Respondent: Mr Nigel Pugh
Very remote from major developments.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57103
Received: 25/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Jo Spurr
The use of greenfield sites for G and T sites is objected to (brownfield sites should be utilised for this purpose).
The farmers need the land to deliver their produce. Thre is high unemployment in the locality , so where will the Gand T families find work??
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57129
Received: 27/07/2013
Respondent: Nicola M Megeney
Does not comply with criteria.
No convenient access to surgery, schools or public transport. Dangerous access and roads with history of accidents and requirement of a speed camera. Use of vehicles or public transport a necessity and no school transport. No bus stops and provision would be unsafe. No footways and cycling dangerous. Children waiting for school transport would be at risk.
Close to railway line with poor security; risk to children.
Doctors surgery has no capacity; likewise schools. Does not comply with policy.
Area prone to flooding. Livestock has to be moved out of fields and Middle Road/Fosse Way junction and Harbury Lane often flood and impassable.
No mains gas, sewerage or drainage; provision adds to cost of development. Electric supply a potential problem. No reliable mobile phone service. Infrastructure very poor; considerable investment needed.
Area of good quality farmland.
Use of raised land (above floodable) would not integrate in landscape. Spoil views from Chesterton Windmill (Listed Building and landmark - see Council website) and Fosse Way - historic sites not mentioned in report, but should be considered.
Rural location with limited number of houses. 15 pitches would outnumber existing residents and 3 would not be a cost effective option; policy seeks to ensure no dominance. Potential for sheep/dog conflict.
Local businesses (listed) could suffer.
Enfusion Report and assessments flawed on economy; sustainable transport (acknowledge lack of information); reduced need to travel; use of natural resources; natural environment and landscape; historic environment; local services and community facilities; health and well-being; poverty and social exclusion - suggest reclassifications.
Suggests reasons why G & T would not wish to locate at site: smell from chicken farm and potential bird flu; railway noise; proximity to railway and risk to children; dangerous roads; lack of footways for safe walking; cycling unsafe; flood risk; lack of local amenities; limited telephone, mobile or internet access; conflict between dogs and farming.
Existing sites not being fully utilised.
Should use previously developed land.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57132
Received: 27/07/2013
Respondent: Mr Simon Megeney
Does not comply with criteria.
No convenient access to surgery, schools or public transport. Dangerous access and roads with history of accidents and requirement of a speed camera. Use of vehicles or public transport a necessity and no school transport. No bus stops and provision would be unsafe. No footways and cycling dangerous. Children waiting for school transport would be at risk.
Close to railway line with poor security; risk to children.
Doctors surgery has no capacity; likewise schools. Does not comply with policy.
Area prone to flooding. Livestock has to be moved out of fields and Middle Road/Fosse Way junction and Harbury Lane often flood and impassable.
No mains gas, sewerage or drainage; provision adds to cost of development. Electric supply a potential problem. No reliable mobile phone service. Infrastructure very poor; considerable investment needed.
Area of good quality farmland.
Use of raised land (above floodable) would not integrate in landscape. Spoil views from Chesterton Windmill (Listed Building and landmark - see Council website) and Fosse Way - historic sites not mentioned in report, but should be considered.
Rural location with limited number of houses. 15 pitches would outnumber existing residents and 3 would not be a cost effective option; policy seeks to ensure no dominance. Potential for sheep/dog conflict.
Local businesses (listed) could suffer.
Enfusion Report and assessments flawed on economy; sustainable transport (acknowledge lack of information); reduced need to travel; use of natural resources; natural environment and landscape; historic environment; local services and community facilities; health and well-being; poverty and social exclusion - suggest reclassifications.
Suggests reasons why G & T would not wish to locate at site: smell from chicken farm and potential bird flu; railway noise; proximity to railway and risk to children; dangerous roads; lack of footways for safe walking; cycling unsafe; flood risk; lack of local amenities; limited telephone, mobile or internet access; conflict between dogs and farming.
Existing sites not being fully utilised.
Should use previously developed land.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57178
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mr Christopher Houghton
This site is in excess of 1.5 miles from any GP surgery but local surgeries are full.
Harbury Primary School is full. Schools in Whitnash (2+ miles away) have only limited capacity.
There is a bus stop on Harbury Lane but there is no pedestrian links from it to the potential site. Travelling community unlikely to use public transport.
The area is prone to flooding and is effectively a flood plain. The Middle Road/Fosse Way junction is often flooded and Harbury Lane flooded and impassable.
Site will generate additional traffic movements at the junction of two major roads. Highway improvements would be necessary (creating more urbanisation) but will still add to existing peak time delays so maybe unwise to introduce more traffic here. Fosse Way is a designated High Risk Route by the County Council. More than 12 Serious Accidents at this junction over the last 3 years.
The Fosse Way is a very busy main road, generating both noise and disturbance to the site as will the Birmingham to London Chiltern railway line, which is also a potential danger.
The proposed site has no mains sewerage, drainage or gas and electricity supply is a limited rural line which would need upgrading. Site is too far from the Whitnash Telephone Exchange to provide an adequate telephone or internet service and does not have a reliable mobile phone service.
Site is near the Fosse Way's original alignment so archaeological remains are likely to be destroyed by the development, especially as remains from nearby 17 century tollhouse have been found in the area. Therefore important that archaeology and heritage of the area can be recovered and safeguarded prior to any site works. Site would blight views from Grade 1 Listed Chesterton Mill ss site is visible from Chesterton Hill.
The proposed site is larger than New Windmill Football Ground and will cover 0.8 hectare (8000 m²) and could possibly increase in size. The site is at the bottom of the valley so not possible to integrate this use into the landscape without harming the visual appearance and character of the area. It could be a precedent for further ribbon development.
The villages of Harbury and Whitnash over 1.5 miles away. The very small community of houses within half a mile of the site would be absorbed by the 120 travelling community so the site will not promote peaceful and integrated co-existence.
Many businesses (including farms, fencing contractor, pony riding, a hotel, a breakers yard) that operate from this site and the surrounding area will potentially suffer if the proposed sites go ahead.
Unauthorised intrusion from the site occupiers onto the agricultural land could result in contractors not wishing to risk tractors and equipment and any crop damage and rubbish deposits could result in land ceasing to be farmed and becoming unsightly.
The proposed site will be a major invasion into the openness of the countryside and will be an irreversible urbanisation of the entire area.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57186
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Christine Andrews
This site is in excess of 1.5 miles from any GP surgery but local surgeries are full.
Harbury Primary School is full. Schools in Whitnash (2+ miles away) have only limited capacity.
There is a bus stop on Harbury Lane but there is no pedestrian links from it to the potential site. Travelling community unlikely to use public transport.
The area is prone to flooding and is effectively a flood plain. The Middle Road/Fosse Way junction is often flooded and Harbury Lane flooded and impassable.
Site will generate additional traffic movements at the junction of two major roads. Highway improvements would be necessary (creating more urbanisation) but will still add to existing peak time delays so maybe unwise to introduce more traffic here. Fosse Way is a designated High Risk Route by the County Council. More than 12 Serious Accidents at this junction over the last 3 years.
The Fosse Way is a very busy main road, generating both noise and disturbance to the site as will the Birmingham to London Chiltern railway line, which is also a potential danger.
The proposed site has no mains sewerage, drainage or gas and electricity supply is a limited rural line which would need upgrading. Site is too far from the Whitnash Telephone Exchange to provide an adequate telephone or internet service and does not have a reliable mobile phone service.
Site is near the Fosse Way's original alignment so archaeological remains are likely to be destroyed by the development, especially as remains from nearby 17 century tollhouse have been found in the area. Therefore important that archaeology and heritage of the area can be recovered and safeguarded prior to any site works. Site would blight views from Grade 1 Listed Chesterton Mill ss site is visible from Chesterton Hill.
The proposed site is larger than New Windmill Football Ground and will cover 0.8 hectare (8000 m²) and could possibly increase in size. The site is at the bottom of the valley so not possible to integrate this use into the landscape without harming the visual appearance and character of the area. It could be a precedent for further ribbon development.
The villages of Harbury and Whitnash over 1.5 miles away. The very small community of houses within half a mile of the site would be absorbed by the 120 travelling community so the site will not promote peaceful and integrated co-existence.
Many businesses (including farms, fencing contractor, pony riding, a hotel, a breakers yard) that operate from this site and the surrounding area will potentially suffer if the proposed sites go ahead.
Unauthorised intrusion from the site occupiers onto the agricultural land could result in contractors not wishing to risk tractors and equipment and any crop damage and rubbish deposits could result in land ceasing to be farmed and becoming unsightly.
The proposed site will be a major invasion into the openness of the countryside and will be an irreversible urbanisation of the entire area.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57190
Received: 28/07/2013
Respondent: Michael Ricketts
This site is in excess of 1.5 miles from any GP surgery but local surgeries are full.
Harbury Primary School is full. Schools in Whitnash (2+ miles away) have only limited capacity.
There is a bus stop on Harbury Lane but there is no pedestrian links from it to the potential site. Travelling community unlikely to use public transport.
The area is prone to flooding and is effectively a flood plain. The Middle Road/Fosse Way junction is often flooded and Harbury Lane flooded and impassable.
Site will generate additional traffic movements at the junction of two major roads. Highway improvements would be necessary (creating more urbanisation) but will still add to existing peak time delays so maybe unwise to introduce more traffic here. Fosse Way is a designated High Risk Route by the County Council. More than 12 Serious Accidents at this junction over the last 3 years.
The Fosse Way is a very busy main road, generating both noise and disturbance to the site as will the Birmingham to London Chiltern railway line, which is also a potential danger.
The proposed site has no mains sewerage, drainage or gas and electricity supply is a limited rural line which would need upgrading. Site is too far from the Whitnash Telephone Exchange to provide an adequate telephone or internet service and does not have a reliable mobile phone service.
Site is near the Fosse Way's original alignment so archaeological remains are likely to be destroyed by the development, especially as remains from nearby 17 century tollhouse have been found in the area. Therefore important that archaeology and heritage of the area can be recovered and safeguarded prior to any site works. Site would blight views from Grade 1 Listed Chesterton Mill ss site is visible from Chesterton Hill.
The proposed site is larger than New Windmill Football Ground and will cover 0.8 hectare (8000 m²) and could possibly increase in size. The site is at the bottom of the valley so not possible to integrate this use into the landscape without harming the visual appearance and character of the area. It could be a precedent for further ribbon development.
The villages of Harbury and Whitnash over 1.5 miles away. The very small community of houses within half a mile of the site would be absorbed by the 120 travelling community so the site will not promote peaceful and integrated co-existence.
Many businesses (including farms, fencing contractor, pony riding, a hotel, a breakers yard) that operate from this site and the surrounding area will potentially suffer if the proposed sites go ahead.
Unauthorised intrusion from the site occupiers onto the agricultural land could result in contractors not wishing to risk tractors and equipment and any crop damage and rubbish deposits could result in land ceasing to be farmed and becoming unsightly.
The proposed site will be a major invasion into the openness of the countryside and will be an irreversible urbanisation of the entire area.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57194
Received: 28/07/2013
Respondent: Lynne Markham
This site is in excess of 1.5 miles from any GP surgery but local surgeries are full.
Harbury Primary School is full. Schools in Whitnash (2+ miles away) have only limited capacity.
There is a bus stop on Harbury Lane but there is no pedestrian links from it to the potential site. Travelling community unlikely to use public transport.
The area is prone to flooding and is effectively a flood plain. The Middle Road/Fosse Way junction is often flooded and Harbury Lane flooded and impassable.
Site will generate additional traffic movements at the junction of two major roads. Highway improvements would be necessary (creating more urbanisation) but will still add to existing peak time delays so maybe unwise to introduce more traffic here. Fosse Way is a designated High Risk Route by the County Council. More than 12 Serious Accidents at this junction over the last 3 years.
The Fosse Way is a very busy main road, generating both noise and disturbance to the site as will the Birmingham to London Chiltern railway line, which is also a potential danger.
The proposed site has no mains sewerage, drainage or gas and electricity supply is a limited rural line which would need upgrading. Site is too far from the Whitnash Telephone Exchange to provide an adequate telephone or internet service and does not have a reliable mobile phone service.
Site is near the Fosse Way's original alignment so archaeological remains are likely to be destroyed by the development, especially as remains from nearby 17 century tollhouse have been found in the area. Therefore important that archaeology and heritage of the area can be recovered and safeguarded prior to any site works. Site would blight views from Grade 1 Listed Chesterton Mill ss site is visible from Chesterton Hill.
The proposed site is larger than New Windmill Football Ground and will cover 0.8 hectare (8000 m²) and could possibly increase in size. The site is at the bottom of the valley so not possible to integrate this use into the landscape without harming the visual appearance and character of the area. It could be a precedent for further ribbon development.
The villages of Harbury and Whitnash over 1.5 miles away. The very small community of houses within half a mile of the site would be absorbed by the 120 travelling community so the site will not promote peaceful and integrated co-existence.
Many businesses (including farms, fencing contractor, pony riding, a hotel, a breakers yard) that operate from this site and the surrounding area will potentially suffer if the proposed sites go ahead.
Unauthorised intrusion from the site occupiers onto the agricultural land could result in contractors not wishing to risk tractors and equipment and any crop damage and rubbish deposits could result in land ceasing to be farmed and becoming unsightly.
The proposed site will be a major invasion into the openness of the countryside and will be an irreversible urbanisation of the entire area.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57200
Received: 27/07/2013
Respondent: change2day Ltd
This site is in excess of 1.5 miles from any GP surgery but local surgeries are full.
Harbury Primary School is full. Schools in Whitnash (2+ miles away) have only limited capacity.
There is a bus stop on Harbury Lane but there is no pedestrian links from it to the potential site. Travelling community unlikely to use public transport.
The area is prone to flooding and is effectively a flood plain. The Middle Road/Fosse Way junction is often flooded and Harbury Lane flooded and impassable.
Site will generate additional traffic movements at the junction of two major roads. Highway improvements would be necessary (creating more urbanisation) but will still add to existing peak time delays so maybe unwise to introduce more traffic here. Fosse Way is a designated High Risk Route by the County Council. More than 12 Serious Accidents at this junction over the last 3 years.
The Fosse Way is a very busy main road, generating both noise and disturbance to the site as will the Birmingham to London Chiltern railway line, which is also a potential danger.
The proposed site has no mains sewerage, drainage or gas. Site is too far from the Whitnash Telephone Exchange to provide an adequate telephone or internet service and does not have a reliable mobile phone service.
Site is near the Fosse Way's original alignment so archaeological remains are likely to be destroyed by the development, especially as remains from nearby 17 century tollhouse have been found in the area. Therefore important that archaeology and heritage of the area can be recovered and safeguarded prior to any site works.
The proposed site is larger than New Windmill Football Ground and will cover 0.8 hectare (8000 m²) and could possibly increase in size. The site is at the bottom of the valley so not possible to integrate this use into the landscape without harming the visual appearance and character of the area. It could be a precedent for further ribbon development.
The villages of Harbury and Whitnash over 1.5 miles away. The very small community of houses within half a mile of the site would be absorbed by the 120 travelling community so the site will not promote peaceful and integrated co-existence.
Many businesses (including farms, fencing contractor, pony riding, a hotel, a breakers yard) that operate from this site and the surrounding area will potentially suffer if the proposed sites go ahead.
The proposed site will be a major invasion into the openness of the countryside and will be an irreversible urbanisation of the entire area.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57205
Received: 28/07/2013
Respondent: Mr Stephen McFadden
Nearest doctors surgery has no capacity for new patients and nearest primary, junior and secondary schools are at capacity.
The site is on a High Risk travel route with more than 12 serious accidents in last 3 years.
No bus stop is available on the Fosse Way and providing one would be unsafe for road users.
The Fosse Way is already busy and dangerous.
No path or pavement to walk anywhere and cycling is dangerous on busy commuter routes.
Children cannot be allowed to stand on a busy road to wait for transport to school.
Visual impact from Harbury and The Fosse Way.
No mains gas, mains sewerage or drainage.
Damage to wildlife habitat.
A flood risk area often flooding at the end of Middle Road, Harbury Lane and fields.
* Convenient access to a GP surgery, school and public transport;
This site is in excess of 1.5miles from any GP surgery. The proposed site is outside of the catchment area of Harbury Surgery and the nearest surgery is the Warwick Gates Family Health Centre which approximately3 miles away which I understand is full so there is no convenient access to a surgery.
The position with regard to schooling is similar with GT03 being outside of the Harbury catchment area and Harbury Primary School has had recent issues with too many children already. There are several schools in Whitnash (over 2 miles away) with limited capacity.
The public transport whilst satisfactory is largely irrelevant as the residents are unlikely to use anything other than their own transport. There is a bus stop on the Harbury Lane however there is no pedestrian links from that to the potential site.
* Avoiding areas with a high risk of flooding
The area is prone to flooding. Fields are often under water and livestock and ponies moved accordingly. The area is effectively a flood plain.
The Middle Road/ Fosse Way junction is often flooded
Harbury Lane is often flooded and impassable.
* Safe access to the road network and provision for parking, turning and servicing on site;
The proposed 15 pitch site will contain up to 50 vehicles and generate hundreds of traffic movements daily. It is on the junction of two major roads and access into the traffic flow will possibly need highway improvements. It is possibly unwise to introduce even more traffic turns at this major junction and it will certainly add significantly to existing peak time delays. GT04 is sited on the junction of two main roads with high traffic flows and the Fosse Way in particular sees fast traffic despite the nearby speed camera and is a designated High Risk Route by the County Council. There have been more than 12 Serious Accidents at this junction over the last 3 years.
* Avoiding areas where there is the potential for noise and disturbance
This site is adjacent the Fosse Way a very busy and noisy main road.
In addition this is adjacent the Birmingham to London Chiltern railway line, causing both noise and a potential danger.
* Provision of utilities (running water, toilet facilities waste disposal etc);
The proposed site has no mains sewerage, drainage or gas so fails to meet the criteria. Also the
electricity supply is a limited rural line and will possibly need to be upgraded to meet the very considerable increase in demand.
GT04 is considered by British Telecom to be too far from the Whitnash Telephone Exchange to provide an adequate telephone or internet service (They term it as a long line). They will not upgrade the system resulting in poor telephone connections and intermittent (<1mbs) internet service.
GT04 does not have a reliable mobile phone service. There are no mobile phone networks that provide more than a mediocre service.
* Avoiding areas where there could be an adverse impact on important, features of the natural and historic environment;
This choice of site overlooks the fact that at this point the Fosse Way, as the original Roman road built nearly 2000 years ago is known, is on its original alignment and there is likely to be
considerable archaeological remains in the area which will be destroyed by the development. There was also a tollhouse nearby in the 17th and 18th centuries and remains have been found.
* Sites which can be integrated into the landscape without harming the character of the area.
The proposed site will cover 0.8 hectare (8000 m²) which is larger than the New Windmill Football Ground and if the Enfusion (consultants) recommendation to include working space is adopted this would possibly increase to twice the area of the football ground. There will be a large variety of caravans and vehicles on the site so, being in the bottom of the valley, it cannot integrated into the landscape without harming the visual appearance and character of the area.
* Promotes peaceful and integrated co-existence between the site and the local community;
In this respect the local community forms two distinct sections. There is a very small community of some 20 houses within half a mile of the site along the Fosse Way and the far greater community in the villages of Harbury and Whitnash over 1.5 miles away.
It will be difficult to integrate the residents into the local Fosse Way community as with up to 120 residents on site rather than integrate they will actually absorb the local community. This does not meet the criteria of a peaceful and integrated co-existence.
* Avoids placing undue pressure on local infrastructure and services;
The proposed site has no mains sewerage, drainage or gas so fails to meet the criteria. Also the electricity supply is a limited rural line and will possibly need to be upgraded to meet the very considerable increase in demand.
* Reflects the extent to which traditional lifestyles (whereby some travellers live and work from the same location thereby omitting many travel to work journeys) can contribute to sustainability.
No comment
Local Business/Employment
There are many businesses that operate from GT04 site and the surrounding area and will potentially suffer if the proposed sites go ahead. For example:
1. Will Russell - Farm land being fully utilised for sheep
2. Bob Wright - land being used for arable farming
3. Fosse Garage
4. Rollason Fencing
5. Barnwell Chicken Farm
6. MH Polo Ltd - teaching people to ride ponies
7. Fosse Paddocks Ltd - farming and ponies
8. Warwick Reclamation
9. Mallory Court Hotel
10. Harbury Lane Breakers Yard
11. There are many others.
Archaeology and Heritage
GT 04 is located right next to the historic Fosse Way. The road now known as the Fosse Way was built following the Roman invasion in AD 43, nearly 2000 years ago, and has been a major highway throughout the centuries. There was a tollhouse on the junction of the Fosse Way and Southam Road in the 17th and 18th centuries. If GT 04 is approved it is important that a major archaeological dig should take place prior to site work so that the archaeology and heritage of the area can be recovered and safeguarded.
Urbanisation
GT 04 will involve considerable infrastructure in addition to the actual site. Its proximity to the roundabout may require traffic control and road widening to provide a right turning lane for access. Further features could include bus shelters and a pedestrian crossing and more street lighting would be needed.
Agriculture
At present the proposed GT04 site is part of an area of good quality, extensively farmed land. Unauthorised intrusion from GT 04 into the agricultural land could result in contractors not wishing to risk tractors and equipment and this together with crop damage and possible rubbish deposits could result in the land ceasing to be farmed and becoming unsightly.
Rural Landscape
The area surrounding GT 04 is rural and agricultural in aspect and the proposed site will be a major invasion into the openness of the countryside and will be an irreversible urbanisation of the entire area. If the site is built, the council will be ill placed to prevent further 'ribbon' development.
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57210
Received: 04/07/2013
Respondent: Lyn Thomas
Amenity of neighbours would be intolerable if travellers undertake work (breaking cars etc.) from the site. If animals aren't inoculated it will be dangerous for local dogs and people.
School places for traveller children would deny local children to attend school. Recent experience suggests travellers can be abusive and anti-social. A pleasant and peaceful area will be destroyed if the local site goes ahead.
I would like to comment on the local plan,i do realise that more housing is needed the number being suggested however is unbelievable,as a bishops tachbrook resident i attended a meeting recently and when a representative was asked how the roads can possibly cope with such a huge influx of traffic we were assured a study had been done and indeed the roads could cope if improvements are made.Making the the Greys Mallory island larger and making Europa Way into a dual carriage way will help trafic along but it is still all going to finish up at the Ford island where it will back up for miles [has anyone seen the traffic backing up down the slip road to the motor way?]I suspect this is of little interest as the housing cannot possibly be just for "locals"[money for greedy developers]so it wil be for commuters going in the opposite direction ie.towards the motorway.I doubt whther this area would be anywhere near as attractive for development if it was not for the motorway,add to all this the already poor air quality being polluted even more our only hospital bursting at the seams ditto doctors surgeries where are the sick going to go?People live in villages because they want to live in smaller community and avery fine one we have here,we therefore do not want to be joined up to some sprawling suburb.there is something else that seems puzzling why is that it was origionally thought we needed 15 more houses in tachbrook and now it is
100 when there will be hundrds built little more than a mile down the road.to add insult to injury we also learn we are to take the lions share of the traveller sights around here[people are already worring about losing thousands on the value of their homes]it is a shame we cannot decamp to the north end of the town!it appears to be the favoured end.People here are very annoyed that they have been ignored when their way of life could be changed forever.
i am sorry that i ommited my name on my previous e mail however after attending the recent meeting i can only say that my concerns are jutified.There is no possible way that the local roads will cope with the huge influx of traffic,widening and improving will not stop the bottle neck at the fords island,this is not housing for local people we were told 50%is for migration 40% is for afordable housing isuspect few of the people allocated social will be from any where near leamington or warwick they will be people from coventry or birmingham and their councils either cannot or do not wish to house them,the bulk of the rest will probably go to immigrants.tachbrook has always had a wonderful community feel many people have lived here all their lives and enjoy a "village" life this will all end when we are all joined together in the suburban sprawl that is about to come thanks to the parks that will join us all up.I cannot understand the need for 100 new houses in the village when there are thousands being built a mile down the road!even people with family in the village cannot mind travelling that short distance.one of the proposed sites is behind holt ave the field next to it is one of those suggested for travellers!
do the council really believe people wil buy a house next to a travellers sight?
local people feel absolutely impotent-we all know that no matter how much we complain our way of life and peace of mind is about to be destroyed forever; surrounded by housing and land bought up by travellers who pay nothing whatsoever into the system and get everything out for free,the local school will have to keep several places free for their children (the ones they say do not exist)keeping local children out.All in all it is a very depressing future for people who have worked hard all their lives to see the fruit of their toil lose thousands off its worth and live in a very less pleasant and safe place.
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57213
Received: 26/07/2013
Respondent: Mr J Wright MP
Supports comments from Meridienne Exhibitions, TEE Publishing and Warwickshire Exhibition Centre.
15 pitches will have a significant impact on local infrastructure, services, utilities and the landscape. In excess of 4.5 miles from any GP surgery and already pressure on local schools.
No mains sewerage, drainage or gas. Electric supply on a limited rural line would need upgrade.
Irreversible urbanisation in landscape.
On or close to junction of two main roads with high traffic flows. Generate a lot of traffic on Fosse Way which carries fast traffic and is a High Risk Route. Add to peak time delays.
Prone to flooding
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57242
Received: 26/07/2013
Respondent: Eric & Valerie Wilde
Number of people: 2
Close to residential development and contrary to peaceful and integrated co-existence.
Remote location contrary to criteria of need for convenient access to GP surgery (none in Barford), school and public transport, provision of utilities, services, waste disposal, etc..
Also at variance with avoiding locations having adverse impact on natural environment or without harm to character of area - location in rural area that will be badly affected.
We write as residents of Barford in connection with the Local Plan Revised Development Strategy and Sites for Gypsies and Travellers.
Development Strategy:
Our main concerns relate to the increase in traffic congestion that would be the result of any significant local residential development and the consequent increased risk of injury to pedestrian/equestrian and cycling persons. This would particularly relate to the local school children on their way to school during the morning peak time.
Church St/Bridge St, during the school term is particularly prone to congestion as the village is used as by vehicles leaving the M40 motorway in particular,in order to by pass the local motorway junction to access south Warwick/Leamington.
Because of parked vehicles in Church St large queues regularly develop on its approaches. This does cause some frustration to drivers who, we are aware, dangerously mount the pavement on the village green side of Church St to progress their journey. This situation is exacerbated by those children who are schooled in Barford and live outside of the village and whose parent(s) access the village by car and need to park up at the same time as the commuters to south Leamington are trying to pass through. The school we believe is also fully subscribedand operating at maximum child numbers. Any significant increase in local population would then require major costly redevelopment of the school.
The local plan identifies major housing development to the south of Leamington and Warwick to include new schools. To eliminate the risks (and major costs) identified above, would it not be sensible to increase the sizes of the PD sites 6 and 7 identified in the LP strategy brochure to accommodate any perceived development requirement for Barford say together with increasing the school capacity in those areas?
If the village is forced eventually to increase residential dwelling capacity, at the same time could some consideration be given to amending local roads and junctions and M40 motorway junction capacity/arrangements in order to deter Barford being used as a "rat run"from M40 and elsewhere? Perhaps in addition some meaningful traffic calming measures in Wellesbourne Rd/Bridge St, might also deter morning vehicle movement through the village from M40 and hopefully reduce what is at most times their excessive speed of travel.
Gypsy and Traveller Sites:
Our response relates to both the list of criteria in the WDC Response Form and the guidance on the government's aims in respect of traveller sites.
Our first comment, however, relates to how the WDC is expecting responses to be provided:-ie that Part B sheets are expected to be completed for each site. We really do not see why a generic response by letter as we are now doing is inappropriate.
There are many sites around Barford (in fact most of those in the southern area could be relevant to Barford. 15 no?) and to expect persons to return multiple documents would appear to be trying to put people off from responding.
From the outset we would confirm that we are against any gypsy/traveller sites in or around the village of Barford.
In our opinion there is not a homeowner who would agree to having a gypsy/traveller site established adjacent or near to theirexisting home. For any sites chosen close to existing residential developmentwe consider that peaceful and integrated coexistence between the two communities is unlikely to prevail. This is why we believe the sites near to Barfordidentified for further investigation (3,4,5,6,9,10,12,16,20) have been sited remotely from existing communities.
Is not the apparent remoteness of sites, however, at variance with proposals for integration and with the criteria that there is convenient access to a GP surgery (which Barford does not have), school and public transport, or provision of utilities, services, waste disposal etc. Is it not also at variance with avoiding areas that could have adverse impact on the natural environment or sites that can be integrated without harming the character of the area? The sites identified are all natural rural areas and their character will be badly affected.
For the reasons described why not locate the traveller sites within the proposed developments 6 and 7 around Warwick and 8 and 10 elsewhere.
In this way local existing communities will be minimally affected, all the "services" including schools etc will eventually be nearby to the traveller sites and the proposed integration could be better effected and sustainability will also be enhanced.
In addition the engineering aspects of drainage/flooding, safe road network etccan also be provided.
We understand that the location of traveller sites within some proposed developments has been successfully introduced by some London councils.
Can you advise also as to whether the WDC is liaising with other local councils in the provision of traveller sites.
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57315
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Gillian Stephens
This site is in excess of 1.5 miles from any GP surgery but local surgeries are full.
Harbury Primary School is full. Schools in Whitnash (2+ miles away) have only limited capacity.
There is a bus stop on Harbury Lane but there is no pedestrian links from it to the potential site. Travelling community unlikely to use public transport.
The area is prone to flooding and is effectively a flood plain. The Middle Road/Fosse Way junction is often flooded and Harbury Lane flooded and impassable.
Site will generate additional traffic movements at the junction of two major roads. Highway improvements would be necessary (creating more urbanisation) but will still add to existing peak time delays so maybe unwise to introduce more traffic here. Fosse Way is a designated High Risk Route by the County Council. More than 12 Serious Accidents at this junction over the last 3 years.
The Fosse Way is a very busy main road, generating both noise and disturbance to the site as will the Birmingham to London Chiltern railway line, which is also a potential danger.
The proposed site has no mains sewerage, drainage or gas and electricity supply is a limited rural line which would need upgrading. Site is too far from the Whitnash Telephone Exchange to provide an adequate telephone or internet service and does not have a reliable mobile phone service.
Site is near the Fosse Way's original alignment so archaeological remains are likely to be destroyed by the development, especially as remains from nearby 17 century tollhouse have been found in the area. Therefore important that archaeology and heritage of the area can be recovered and safeguarded prior to any site works. Site would blight views from Grade 1 Listed Chesterton Mill ss site is visible from Chesterton Hill.
The proposed site is larger than New Windmill Football Ground and will cover 0.8 hectare (8000 m²) and could possibly increase in size. The site is at the bottom of the valley so not possible to integrate this use into the landscape without harming the visual appearance and character of the area. It could be a precedent for further ribbon development.
The villages of Harbury and Whitnash over 1.5 miles away. The very small community of houses within half a mile of the site would be absorbed by the 120 travelling community so the site will not promote peaceful and integrated co-existence.
Many businesses (including farms, fencing contractor, pony riding, a hotel, a breakers yard) that operate from this site and the surrounding area will potentially suffer if the proposed sites go ahead.
Unauthorised intrusion from the site occupiers onto the agricultural land could result in contractors not wishing to risk tractors and equipment and any crop damage and rubbish deposits could result in land ceasing to be farmed and becoming unsightly.
The proposed site will be a major invasion into the openness of the countryside and will be an irreversible urbanisation of the entire area.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57318
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Jan Freeman
This site is in excess of 1.5 miles from any GP surgery but local surgeries are full.
Harbury Primary School is full. Schools in Whitnash (2+ miles away) have only limited capacity.
There is a bus stop on Harbury Lane but there is no pedestrian links from it to the potential site. Travelling community unlikely to use public transport.
The area is prone to flooding and is effectively a flood plain. The Middle Road/Fosse Way junction is often flooded and Harbury Lane flooded and impassable.
Site will generate additional traffic movements at the junction of two major roads. Highway improvements would be necessary (creating more urbanisation) but will still add to existing peak time delays so maybe unwise to introduce more traffic here. Fosse Way is a designated High Risk Route by the County Council. More than 12 Serious Accidents at this junction over the last 3 years.
The Fosse Way is a very busy main road, generating both noise and disturbance to the site as will the Birmingham to London Chiltern railway line, which is also a potential danger.
The proposed site has no mains sewerage, drainage or gas and electricity supply is a limited rural line which would need upgrading. Site is too far from the Whitnash Telephone Exchange to provide an adequate telephone or internet service and does not have a reliable mobile phone service.
Site is near the Fosse Way's original alignment so archaeological remains are likely to be destroyed by the development, especially as remains from nearby 17 century tollhouse have been found in the area. Therefore important that archaeology and heritage of the area can be recovered and safeguarded prior to any site works. Site would blight views from Grade 1 Listed Chesterton Mill ss site is visible from Chesterton Hill.
The proposed site is larger than New Windmill Football Ground and will cover 0.8 hectare (8000 m²) and could possibly increase in size. The site is at the bottom of the valley so not possible to integrate this use into the landscape without harming the visual appearance and character of the area. It could be a precedent for further ribbon development.
The villages of Harbury and Whitnash over 1.5 miles away. The very small community of houses within half a mile of the site would be absorbed by the 120 travelling community so the site will not promote peaceful and integrated co-existence.
Many businesses (including farms, fencing contractor, pony riding, a hotel, a breakers yard) that operate from this site and the surrounding area will potentially suffer if the proposed sites go ahead.
Unauthorised intrusion from the site occupiers onto the agricultural land could result in contractors not wishing to risk tractors and equipment and any crop damage and rubbish deposits could result in land ceasing to be farmed and becoming unsightly.
The proposed site will be a major invasion into the openness of the countryside and will be an irreversible urbanisation of the entire area.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57321
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Carol Dean
This site is in excess of 1.5 miles from any GP surgery but local surgeries are full.
Harbury Primary School is full. Schools in Whitnash (2+ miles away) have only limited capacity.
There is a bus stop on Harbury Lane but there is no pedestrian links from it to the potential site. Travelling community unlikely to use public transport.
The area is prone to flooding and is effectively a flood plain. The Middle Road/Fosse Way junction is often flooded and Harbury Lane flooded and impassable.
Site will generate additional traffic movements at the junction of two major roads. Highway improvements would be necessary (creating more urbanisation) but will still add to existing peak time delays so maybe unwise to introduce more traffic here. Fosse Way is a designated High Risk Route by the County Council. More than 12 Serious Accidents at this junction over the last 3 years.
The Fosse Way is a very busy main road, generating both noise and disturbance to the site as will the Birmingham to London Chiltern railway line, which is also a potential danger.
The proposed site has no mains sewerage, drainage or gas and electricity supply is a limited rural line which would need upgrading. Site is too far from the Whitnash Telephone Exchange to provide an adequate telephone or internet service and does not have a reliable mobile phone service.
Site is near the Fosse Way's original alignment so archaeological remains are likely to be destroyed by the development, especially as remains from nearby 17 century tollhouse have been found in the area. Therefore important that archaeology and heritage of the area can be recovered and safeguarded prior to any site works. Site would blight views from Grade 1 Listed Chesterton Mill ss site is visible from Chesterton Hill.
The proposed site is larger than New Windmill Football Ground and will cover 0.8 hectare (8000 m²) and could possibly increase in size. The site is at the bottom of the valley so not possible to integrate this use into the landscape without harming the visual appearance and character of the area. It could be a precedent for further ribbon development.
The villages of Harbury and Whitnash over 1.5 miles away. The very small community of houses within half a mile of the site would be absorbed by the 120 travelling community so the site will not promote peaceful and integrated co-existence.
Many businesses (including farms, fencing contractor, pony riding, a hotel, a breakers yard) that operate from this site and the surrounding area will potentially suffer if the proposed sites go ahead.
Unauthorised intrusion from the site occupiers onto the agricultural land could result in contractors not wishing to risk tractors and equipment and any crop damage and rubbish deposits could result in land ceasing to be farmed and becoming unsightly.
The proposed site will be a major invasion into the openness of the countryside and will be an irreversible urbanisation of the entire area.
Will site residents be contributing financially through council tax, utility bills etc?
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57348
Received: 26/07/2013
Respondent: Clive Taylor
This site is in excess of 1.5 miles from any GP surgery but local surgeries are full.
Harbury Primary School is full. Schools in Whitnash (2+ miles away) have only limited capacity.
There is a bus stop on Harbury Lane but there is no pedestrian links from it to the potential site. Travelling community unlikely to use public transport.
The area is prone to flooding and is effectively a flood plain. The Middle Road/Fosse Way junction is often flooded and Harbury Lane flooded and impassable.
Site will generate additional traffic movements at the junction of two major roads. Highway improvements would be necessary (creating more urbanisation) but will still add to existing peak time delays so maybe unwise to introduce more traffic here. Fosse Way is a designated High Risk Route by the County Council. More than 12 Serious Accidents at this junction over the last 3 years.
The Fosse Way is a very busy main road, generating both noise and disturbance to the site as will the Birmingham to London Chiltern railway line, which is also a potential danger.
The proposed site has no mains sewerage, drainage or gas and electricity supply is a limited rural line which would need upgrading. Site is too far from the Whitnash Telephone Exchange to provide an adequate telephone or internet service and does not have a reliable mobile phone service.
Site is near the Fosse Way's original alignment so archaeological remains are likely to be destroyed by the development, especially as remains from nearby 17 century tollhouse have been found in the area. Therefore important that archaeology and heritage of the area can be recovered and safeguarded prior to any site works. Site would blight views from Grade 1 Listed Chesterton Mill ss site is visible from Chesterton Hill.
The proposed site is larger than New Windmill Football Ground and will cover 0.8 hectare (8000 m²) and could possibly increase in size. The site is at the bottom of the valley so not possible to integrate this use into the landscape without harming the visual appearance and character of the area. It could be a precedent for further ribbon development.
The villages of Harbury and Whitnash over 1.5 miles away. The very small community of houses within half a mile of the site would be absorbed by the 120 travelling community so the site will not promote peaceful and integrated co-existence.
Many businesses (including farms, fencing contractor, pony riding, a hotel, a breakers yard) that operate from this site and the surrounding area will potentially suffer if the proposed sites go ahead.
Unauthorised intrusion from the site occupiers onto the agricultural land could result in contractors not wishing to risk tractors and equipment and any crop damage and rubbish deposits could result in land ceasing to be farmed and becoming unsightly.
The proposed site will be a major invasion into the openness of the countryside and will be an irreversible urbanisation of the entire area.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57353
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Cynthia Bant
This site is in excess of 1.5 miles from any GP surgery but local surgeries are full.
Harbury Primary School is full. Schools in Whitnash (2+ miles away) have only limited capacity.
There is a bus stop on Harbury Lane but there is no pedestrian links from it to the potential site. Travelling community unlikely to use public transport.
The area is prone to flooding and is effectively a flood plain. The Middle Road/Fosse Way junction is often flooded and Harbury Lane flooded and impassable.
Site will generate additional traffic movements at the junction of two major roads. Highway improvements would be necessary (creating more urbanisation) but will still add to existing peak time delays so maybe unwise to introduce more traffic here. Fosse Way is a designated High Risk Route by the County Council. More than 12 Serious Accidents at this junction over the last 3 years.
The Fosse Way is a very busy main road, generating both noise and disturbance to the site as will the Birmingham to London Chiltern railway line, which is also a potential danger.
The proposed site has no mains sewerage, drainage or gas and electricity supply is a limited rural line which would need upgrading. Site is too far from the Whitnash Telephone Exchange to provide an adequate telephone or internet service and does not have a reliable mobile phone service.
Site is near the Fosse Way's original alignment so archaeological remains are likely to be destroyed by the development, especially as remains from nearby 17 century tollhouse have been found in the area. Therefore important that archaeology and heritage of the area can be recovered and safeguarded prior to any site works. Site would blight views from Grade 1 Listed Chesterton Mill ss site is visible from Chesterton Hill.
The proposed site is larger than New Windmill Football Ground and will cover 0.8 hectare (8000 m²) and could possibly increase in size. The site is at the bottom of the valley so not possible to integrate this use into the landscape without harming the visual appearance and character of the area. It could be a precedent for further ribbon development.
The villages of Harbury and Whitnash over 1.5 miles away. The very small community of houses within half a mile of the site would be absorbed by the 120 travelling community so the site will not promote peaceful and integrated co-existence.
Many businesses (including farms, fencing contractor, pony riding, a hotel, a breakers yard) that operate from this site and the surrounding area will potentially suffer if the proposed sites go ahead.
Unauthorised intrusion from the site occupiers onto the agricultural land could result in contractors not wishing to risk tractors and equipment and any crop damage and rubbish deposits could result in land ceasing to be farmed and becoming unsightly.
The proposed site will be a major invasion into the openness of the countryside and will be an irreversible urbanisation of the entire area.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57358
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Eileen Picken
This site is in excess of 1.5 miles from any GP surgery but local surgeries are full.
Harbury Primary School is full. Schools in Whitnash (2+ miles away) have only limited capacity.
There is a bus stop on Harbury Lane but there is no pedestrian links from it to the potential site. Travelling community unlikely to use public transport.
The area is prone to flooding and is effectively a flood plain. The Middle Road/Fosse Way junction is often flooded and Harbury Lane flooded and impassable.
Site will generate additional traffic movements at the junction of two major roads. Highway improvements would be necessary (creating more urbanisation) but will still add to existing peak time delays so maybe unwise to introduce more traffic here. Fosse Way is a designated High Risk Route by the County Council. More than 12 Serious Accidents at this junction over the last 3 years.
The Fosse Way is a very busy main road, generating both noise and disturbance to the site as will the Birmingham to London Chiltern railway line, which is also a potential danger.
The proposed site has no mains sewerage, drainage or gas and electricity supply is a limited rural line which would need upgrading. Site is too far from the Whitnash Telephone Exchange to provide an adequate telephone or internet service and does not have a reliable mobile phone service.
Site is near the Fosse Way's original alignment so archaeological remains are likely to be destroyed by the development, especially as remains from nearby 17 century tollhouse have been found in the area. Therefore important that archaeology and heritage of the area can be recovered and safeguarded prior to any site works. Site would blight views from Grade 1 Listed Chesterton Mill ss site is visible from Chesterton Hill.
The proposed site is larger than New Windmill Football Ground and will cover 0.8 hectare (8000 m²) and could possibly increase in size. The site is at the bottom of the valley so not possible to integrate this use into the landscape without harming the visual appearance and character of the area. It could be a precedent for further ribbon development.
The villages of Harbury and Whitnash over 1.5 miles away. The very small community of houses within half a mile of the site would be absorbed by the 120 travelling community so the site will not promote peaceful and integrated co-existence.
Many businesses (including farms, fencing contractor, pony riding, a hotel, a breakers yard) that operate from this site and the surrounding area will potentially suffer if the proposed sites go ahead.
Unauthorised intrusion from the site occupiers onto the agricultural land could result in contractors not wishing to risk tractors and equipment and any crop damage and rubbish deposits could result in land ceasing to be farmed and becoming unsightly.
The proposed site will be a major invasion into the openness of the countryside and will be an irreversible urbanisation of the entire area.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57362
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Kathy Sampson
This site is in excess of 1.5 miles from any GP surgery but local surgeries are full.
Harbury Primary School is full. Schools in Whitnash (2+ miles away) have only limited capacity.
There is a bus stop on Harbury Lane but there is no pedestrian links from it to the potential site. Travelling community unlikely to use public transport.
The area is prone to flooding and is effectively a flood plain. The Middle Road/Fosse Way junction is often flooded and Harbury Lane flooded and impassable.
Site will generate additional traffic movements at the junction of two major roads. Highway improvements would be necessary (creating more urbanisation) but will still add to existing peak time delays so maybe unwise to introduce more traffic here. Fosse Way is a designated High Risk Route by the County Council. More than 12 Serious Accidents at this junction over the last 3 years.
The Fosse Way is a very busy main road, generating both noise and disturbance to the site as will the Birmingham to London Chiltern railway line, which is also a potential danger.
The proposed site has no mains sewerage, drainage or gas and electricity supply is a limited rural line which would need upgrading. Site is too far from the Whitnash Telephone Exchange to provide an adequate telephone or internet service and does not have a reliable mobile phone service.
Site is near the Fosse Way's original alignment so archaeological remains are likely to be destroyed by the development, especially as remains from nearby 17 century tollhouse have been found in the area. Therefore important that archaeology and heritage of the area can be recovered and safeguarded prior to any site works. Site would blight views from Grade 1 Listed Chesterton Mill ss site is visible from Chesterton Hill.
The proposed site is larger than New Windmill Football Ground and will cover 0.8 hectare (8000 m²) and could possibly increase in size. The site is at the bottom of the valley so not possible to integrate this use into the landscape without harming the visual appearance and character of the area. It could be a precedent for further ribbon development.
The villages of Harbury and Whitnash over 1.5 miles away. The very small community of houses within half a mile of the site would be absorbed by the 120 travelling community so the site will not promote peaceful and integrated co-existence.
Many businesses (including farms, fencing contractor, pony riding, a hotel, a breakers yard) that operate from this site and the surrounding area will potentially suffer if the proposed sites go ahead.
Unauthorised intrusion from the site occupiers onto the agricultural land could result in contractors not wishing to risk tractors and equipment and any crop damage and rubbish deposits could result in land ceasing to be farmed and becoming unsightly.
The proposed site will be a major invasion into the openness of the countryside and will be an irreversible urbanisation of the entire area.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57380
Received: 26/07/2013
Respondent: Harbury Parish Council
Site not suitable. Nearest medical facility is Harbury where surgery is struggling to cope with demand. No suitable medical facilities close to site.
Harbury school oversubscribed. No suitable education facilities close to site.
No footways adding to accident risk. Not on public transport networks.
Site on busy main road. 60mph and recent history of accidents including fatalities. Adding traffic would increase risk especially if slow moving eg caravans/trailers. No safe access to road network.
Parts on flood maps and at risk of flooding.
Detrimental impact on historic landscape (Roman Fort and iconic windmill adjacent)
Would place considerable strain on local resources and facilities. Impact largely on neighbouring District or Stratford.
Response to WDC Consultation on Gypsy and Traveller Sites
The three proposed sites that are either abutting or adjacent to the parish are: GT02, GT03 and GT04.
GTO2 - Land either side of the Fosse Way (B4455) north of the junction with the A425.
GT03 - Land SE of the junction of Harbury Lane and the Fosse Way (aka Bendigo Mitchell Crossroads)
GT04 - Land NW of the junction of Harbury Lane and the Fosse Way.
Harbury Parish Council fully accepts that WDC and SDC should provide suitable sites for travellers. However it does not believe that these specific sites are suitable on planning grounds.
The consultation document suggests a number of criteria that might make a site suitable for traveller use.
Medical facilities - the nearest medical facility to these three sites is the surgery in Harbury. Discussions with the Senior Partner at Harbury surgery indicate that the surgery is already struggling to cope with demand. It has more than 6,000 registered patients since it serves Harbury, Bishops Itchington, and a number of the smaller surrounding communities including Ufton and Chesterton. Without significant extra resources to physically expand the medical facilities, there is no way the surgery could accept additional patients. Conclusion: There are no suitable medical facilities close to the proposed sites.
Schooling - the nearest primary school is Harbury Primary, but as with the surgery, it is already oversubscribed by children in the catchment area. School age children would likely have to travel into Leamington. Conclusion: There are no suitable educational facilities close to the proposed sites.
Public transport - these sites are not ideal. At GT03 & GT04 there are no footpaths for pedestrians, and might require a stop on the Fosse Way itself, adding to the accident risk. Conclusion: The proposed sites are not on existing public transport networks.
Safe access to the road network - All of these proposed sites are on a busy main road. The speed limit is 60mph and there have 57 accidents in the past five years on the Fosse between the B4100 and the A425. Three people have lost their lives in road accidents on this part of the Fosse in the past three years alone. Adding more traffic to this road, particularly junctions would inevitably increase the accident risk, particularly if some of those vehicles are slow moving (eg caravans/trailers). The potential risk both to travellers and the local population makes each of these three sites unsuitable. Conclusion: These sites do not offer safe access to the road network.
Flooding - Parts of GT03 and GT04 are noted on the flood maps on the Environment Agency website as being at risk of flooding. Conclusion: WDC should research these sites comprehensively to assess the flood risk.
Impact on the historic landscape - both GT03 and GT04 are adjacent to the Roman Fort at Chesterton and the iconic windmill at Chesterton. Conclusion: The sites would have a detrimental impact on the historic landscape.
It is also noted that these three proposed sites, along with several others (GT1, GT10, GT12, & GT16) are on the boundary between Warwick and Stratford Districts. The impact of any traveller sites would thus largely be felt in the neighbouring district and not by council-tax payers in Warwick district.
Summary
As all three proposed sites would place considerable strain on the local resources and facilities, while also adding to the accident risk, it would appear that GT02, GT03 or GT04 are not suitable sites for travellers.
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57384
Received: 26/07/2013
Respondent: Pauline Hughes
Site adj The Fosse unsuitable for occupation. Isolated rural area.
More suitable locations should be investigated with local infrastructure, and better access to transport. Will not promote peaceful and integrated co-existence. Travellers stays will be temporary.
Dear Sir/Madam
Proposed Travellers' Sites by Warwick District Council
I have considered the proposed sites for the Travellers' Sites by your Council and, in particular, those numbered GT02, GT03 and GT04.
I am incredulous that Warwick District Council would consider the compulsory purchase of Site GT02, the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, for this purpose. Apart from the significant impact this proposal would have on the property owner's home it has, potentially, significant implications for the operation of the Exhibition Centre which existence will be at the risk of closure if the scheme proceeds. It is my understanding that the mere suggestion of the local authority compulsorily acquiring this site in order to accommodate Travellers, has been sufficient for the Exhibition Centre to lose prospective business opportunities. The implications are self-evident in the potential loss of forty jobs for the local community being placed at risk. Warwick District Council should factor this issue into its calculations when giving further consideration to this proposal and have regard to the fact that an economic impact assessment submits that the Exhibition Centre contributes more than £2 million to the local economy each year, with knock-on business at risk and this at a time when the country desperately needs local investment.
The site is wholly inappropriate in that its proposed position is on a High Risk travel route with more than 12 serious accidents in the last three years; the adjacent bus stop in on an overgrown verge, with no pavement and is potentially dangerous. There is no path or pavement to walk anywhere and cycling is dangerous on busy commuter routes.
Has the Council considered that in close proximity to this site HS2 Ltd proposes to construct a tunnel portal and a twin-bored tunnel under Long Itchington Wood along with all that entails including a construction site compound, providing the site with office and living and welfare accommodation and parking. The compound would provide administration and support facilities for the majority of the Proposed Scheme in the area. The adjacent areas would be used for the temporary storage of any topsoil stripped as part of the works. A material reprocessing facility would also be located within the site compound for recycling demolition materials and aggregates for re-use (crushing, screening and grading plants). Therefore, in addition to the air pollution generated by the usual vehicles using The Fosse, which will impact upon those living on the site, there will be noise and air pollution arising from the construction works conducted by HS2 Ltd and the proposed tunnel workings will be active 24/7, in addition to the significant number of spoil carrying lorries and other earth moving equipment.
The proposed site is ill placed for access to local amenities in that the nearest doctors' surgery has no capacity for the influx of new patients and the nearest available doctor's surgery almost five miles away with no direct bus service.
The proposed site is listed on the Archaeological Register with Ancient Pottery having recently been recovered and the land is on a historic Toll site from medieval times.
The proposal, which suggests a site for 15 Travellers' families along with caravans, trailers, trucks, vehicles and lorries, etc will be detrimental to the visual amenity of this rural area destroying the visual impact across the valley gateway to Leamington and Warwick not to mention the damage which will be caused to wildlife habitat, and the fact that the site is adjacent to protected ancient woodland. It will simply serve to blight the area and the landscape.
As for the proposed sites GT03 and GT04, these again are sited next to The Fosse and it strikes me that neither they nor site GT02 are in any way appropriate for the occupation of Travellers and their families. They are isolated rural areas and if Travellers sites are needed then it would seem that more suitable locations should be investigated which could offer the benefit of local infrastructure such as shops, schools, doctors and dental surgeries and better access to local transport. It entirely defeats the Council's stated aim to "Promotes peaceful and integrated co-existence between the site and the local community". The chosen sites cannot be said to be in a community and the itinerant nature of Travellers means their stays will be temporary and not permanent.
I strongly object to Warwick District Council's proposal to compulsorily purchase any of the above sites for its stated purpose. It is unlikely that the Council's aims and objectives will be met by proceeding with this proposal on these sites.
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57385
Received: 26/07/2013
Respondent: T I Evans & Son
Planning Policy for Traveller Sites states new sites should be limited in open countryside away from settlements. The DCLG Good Practice Guide advises sites should be developed near to housing as part of mainstream residential developments. The NPPF refers to rural exception sites to address needs of local community with either current residents, or existing connection; question if proposed occupants comply.
Site outside Harbury surgery catchment and Warwick Gates 2 mls away. Outside school catchment area and Whitnash has capacity limitations. Public transport is limited - will increase reliance on private vehicles and against sustainability.
Area of high risk of flooding on site and Harbury Lane. Additional traffic will inflate problems.
Large intensive broiler site sited so as to avoid smell and noise nuisance has number of traffic movements at night and 24hr heating and ventilation systems. Odour generation would affect site .
Also large industrial area with reclamation and scrap yard that can lead to noise.
No mains sewerage, drainage, gas or water supply - would require significant infrastructure.
Close to The Fosse with visual impact including light pollution on Grade I Listed Building (windmill) and Chesterton Hill and rural environment. Would need to be considerable landscaping to hide from public view.
Hard to achieve peaceful and integrated co-existence: villages over 2 mls away.
Very limited infrastructure with capacity concerns at surgeries and schools. No street lighting poses risk for walking/cycling; no footways or cycle paths.
Perceptions of travellers' site could be detrimental to operation of existing businesses - negative comments already received.
Loss of agricultural land
We wish to register our objection to Option site GT03 & GT04 and do this in light of the following documents:
i. Department for Communities & Local Government document 'Planning Policy for Traveller Sites', March 2012
ii. The Government's good practice guide - designing Gypsy and Traveller sites
iii. National Planning Policy Framework
Planning Policy for Traveller Sites, paragraph 4, demonstrates the government's aim being to ensure traveller sites are developed in appropriate locations (providing accommodation from which easy access can be gained to education, health, welfare, & employment) and strictly limit new traveller site development in open countryside that is away from existing settlements.
The good practice guide, paragraphs 3.7 to 3.12, discusses the relationship of potential sites to surrounding land use and advises that where possible sites should be developed near to housing for the settled community as part of mainstream residential developments.
The National Planning Policy framework goes on to refer to Rural Exception sites, which are 'small sites used for affordable housing in perpetuity, where sites would not normally be used for housing' - are sites GT03 & GT04 classed as these sites? If so, 'these sites seek to address the needs of the local community by accommodation households who are either current residents or have an existing family or employment connection'
Are the proposed individuals current residents, have existing family or employment connections to the area closest to these sites?
In light of these documents we object to the proposed siting of sites at GT03 & GT04
1. Access to a GP surgery, schools & public transport:
- This is outside the catchment of the Harbury surgery and the Warwick Gates Surgery is approx. 2 miles away.
- Outside of the Harbury catchment area for schools & Whitnash Primary School, which is over two miles away, has capacity limitations.
- Public transport is very limited - there is a bus stop on the Harbury Lane for the football pitch but this has a very limited timetable for football match days. This will increase the reliance on private vehicle usage and go against sustainable development.
2. Areas with high risk flooding
- There are variety of areas on this patch of land, given the heaviness of the ground, that are susceptible to flooding and has been seen with the more extreme climate in recent years.
- Harbury Lane is still prone to flooding at various points during the year even after the remedial work carried out in recent times by the County Council and the additional traffic movements that will be added at these times of year will further inflate the problems currently experienced.
3. Safe access to the road network & provision for parking, turning, servicing on site
- No comment to make.
4. Avoiding areas with potential for noise & disturbance
- There is a large intensive broiler site at GT03, which was intentionally sited away from any residential dwellings, so as not to cause any significant nuisance of smell or noise to residents. The broiler site generates an estimated 166 traffic movements in each 10 week cycle - with a number taking place throughout the night which may potentially cause noise disturbance.
- The automated heating & ventilation systems operate 24 hours a day and can give rise to further noise disturbance.
- Odour is generated by the very nature of the process and the original assessment for purposes of the planning permission demonstrated the wind direction generally travelling in an easterly direction which would affect both sites (further information available on request)
- Whilst the land is largely agricultural there is a large industrial area with a reclamation and scrap yard close to both sites which again can lead to noise pollution.
5. Provision of utilities
- Both sites don't have mains sewerage, drainage, gas and water supply (GT03 obtains its water supply is from a bore hole) - this would mean significant infrastructure being required.
6. Avoiding areas where there may be an adverse impact on important, features of natural & historic environment.
- Both sites are very close to the Fosse and with the specific reference to GT03 there may be archaeological remains which need to be investigated
- The visual impact from the Grade 1 listed building, Chesterton Windmill, and Chesterton Hill would be significant to both sites.
- There would need to be considerable landscaping to 'hide' the development from the public view therefore adding to cost of the project and the area of land required. Extensive landscaping was involved when building the broiler site at GT03, suggesting that the same would have to occur in the construction of traveller sites.
7. Sites which can be integrated in to the landscape without harming the character of the area.
- There would be a definite visual impact in the provision of caravans & other vehicles on site from Chesterton Hill and the light pollution generated at night time would affect the rural environment around the site.
8. Promote peaceful & integrated co-existence between the site and the local community:
- The site at GT03 currently only has 1 dwelling, so the proposed 15 pitches would be disproportionate for the current community.
- Given the rural location of this spot and the local town/village of Whitnash & Harbury being over 2 miles away this will be hard to achieve - the properties that are located closest by are spread out and this will be hard to get an integrated existence within the community!
9. Avoids placing undue pressure on local infrastructure & services.
- There is very limited infrastructure in place currently
- The local surgeries and schools have capacity concerns at the present times.
- There are no street lights nearby and the Harbury Lane poses large risk when walking back/cycling back from anywhere - particularly at night, as there are no footpaths or cycle paths on the Harbury Lane or Fosse Way.
Other issues:
Effect on existing businesses
The Evans family operate 3 businesses from Harbury Lane employing over 35 people. We provide secure storage for domestic and commercial customers. Travellers sites have a perception which could be detrimental to the operation of these businesses. We have already received negative comments from some customers about the potential for a site on GT03 (these have been unprovoked comments from customers who are aware of the current proposals) which is a cause of great concern to us.
Agriculture
Any proposed sites around here will lead to a loss in agricultural land away from the extension to the town in the proposed local plans that are being consulted on.
For these reasons we would urge you to re-consider your proposal to include these areas of land.
Regards
Les Evans
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57390
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Judith Powell-Tuck
To the best of my knowledge, there has neen no consultation relating to the development of this site with GT communities/residents.
Unable to understand how the site fits the criteria.
GP surgery full.
School has limited capacity.
Public transport available but no pedestrian links to bus stop . Has issue of pedestrian safety been addressed?
On junction of two major roads, one of which, the Fosse Way, is high risk route. Peak time delays.
There is no mains sewerage, gas or drainage.
Impact on Roman road and historic woodlands.
Site is at bottom of valley and is visible from many angles.
No opportunity for potential occupants and local residents to be made aware of hopes and needs of the other, seeds of doubt and misunderstanding have already been sown.
Appears to be need for considerable expenditure to provide facilities and services.
With limited information, remain opposed to the proposal.y
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57401
Received: 28/07/2013
Respondent: Tom Satinet
This site is in excess of 1.5 miles from any GP surgery but local surgeries are full.
Harbury Primary School is full. Schools in Whitnash (2+ miles away) have only limited capacity.
There is a bus stop on Harbury Lane but there is no pedestrian links from it to the potential site. Travelling community unlikely to use public transport.
The area is prone to flooding and is effectively a flood plain. The Middle Road/Fosse Way junction is often flooded and Harbury Lane flooded and impassable.
Site will generate additional traffic movements at the junction of two major roads. Highway improvements would be necessary (creating more urbanisation) but will still add to existing peak time delays so maybe unwise to introduce more traffic here. Fosse Way is a designated High Risk Route by the County Council. More than 12 Serious Accidents at this junction over the last 3 years.
The Fosse Way is a very busy main road, generating both noise and disturbance to the site as will the Birmingham to London Chiltern railway line, which is also a potential danger.
The proposed site has no mains sewerage, drainage or gas and electricity supply is a limited rural line which would need upgrading. Site is too far from the Whitnash Telephone Exchange to provide an adequate telephone or internet service and does not have a reliable mobile phone service.
Site is near the Fosse Way's original alignment so archaeological remains are likely to be destroyed by the development, especially as remains from nearby 17 century tollhouse have been found in the area. Therefore important that archaeology and heritage of the area can be recovered and safeguarded prior to any site works. Site would blight views from Grade 1 Listed Chesterton Mill ss site is visible from Chesterton Hill.
The proposed site is larger than New Windmill Football Ground and will cover 0.8 hectare (8000 m²) and could possibly increase in size. The site is at the bottom of the valley so not possible to integrate this use into the landscape without harming the visual appearance and character of the area. It could be a precedent for further ribbon development.
The villages of Harbury and Whitnash over 1.5 miles away. The very small community of houses within half a mile of the site would be absorbed by the 120 travelling community so the site will not promote peaceful and integrated co-existence.
Many businesses (including farms, fencing contractor, pony riding, a hotel, a breakers yard) that operate from this site and the surrounding area will potentially suffer if the proposed sites go ahead.
Unauthorised intrusion from the site occupiers onto the agricultural land could result in contractors not wishing to risk tractors and equipment and any crop damage and rubbish deposits could result in land ceasing to be farmed and becoming unsightly.
The proposed site will be a major invasion into the openness of the countryside and will be an irreversible urbanisation of the entire area.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57403
Received: 25/07/2013
Respondent: Mr & Mrs D & D Udall
Historic area where archaeological remains could be destroyed.
Prone to flooding.
Facilities in Harbury would be stretched.
No mains services.
Access dangerous and expensive. Fosse Way fast moving, busy road.
recent housing in harbury has been very controlled and restricted to those with local connections.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57412
Received: 25/07/2013
Respondent: Christopher Thompson
This site is in excess of 1.5 miles from any GP surgery but local surgeries are full.
Harbury Primary School is full. Schools in Whitnash (2+ miles away) have only limited capacity.
There is a bus stop on Harbury Lane but there is no pedestrian links from it to the potential site. Travelling community unlikely to use public transport.
The area is prone to flooding and is effectively a flood plain. The Middle Road/Fosse Way junction is often flooded and Harbury Lane flooded and impassable.
Site will generate additional traffic movements at the junction of two major roads. Highway improvements would be necessary (creating more urbanisation) but will still add to existing peak time delays so maybe unwise to introduce more traffic here. Fosse Way is a designated High Risk Route by the County Council. More than 12 Serious Accidents at this junction over the last 3 years.
The Fosse Way is a very busy main road, generating both noise and disturbance to the site as will the Birmingham to London Chiltern railway line, which is also a potential danger.
The proposed site has no mains sewerage, drainage or gas and electricity supply is a limited rural line which would need upgrading. Site is too far from the Whitnash Telephone Exchange to provide an adequate telephone or internet service and does not have a reliable mobile phone service.
Site is near the Fosse Way's original alignment so archaeological remains are likely to be destroyed by the development, especially as remains from nearby 17 century tollhouse have been found in the area. Therefore important that archaeology and heritage of the area can be recovered and safeguarded prior to any site works. Site would blight views from Grade 1 Listed Chesterton Mill ss site is visible from Chesterton Hill.
The proposed site is larger than New Windmill Football Ground and will cover 0.8 hectare (8000 m²) and could possibly increase in size. The site is at the bottom of the valley so not possible to integrate this use into the landscape without harming the visual appearance and character of the area. It could be a precedent for further ribbon development.
The villages of Harbury and Whitnash over 1.5 miles away. The very small community of houses within half a mile of the site would be absorbed by the 120 travelling community so the site will not promote peaceful and integrated co-existence.
Many businesses (including farms, fencing contractor, pony riding, a hotel, a breakers yard) that operate from this site and the surrounding area will potentially suffer if the proposed sites go ahead.
Unauthorised intrusion from the site occupiers onto the agricultural land could result in contractors not wishing to risk tractors and equipment and any crop damage and rubbish deposits could result in land ceasing to be farmed and becoming unsightly.
The proposed site will be a major invasion into the openness of the countryside and will be an irreversible urbanisation of the entire area.
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