GT04 Land at Harbury Lane, Fosse Way
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57413
Received: 25/07/2013
Respondent: Peter 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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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57418
Received: 25/07/2013
Respondent: Phillip 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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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57467
Received: 25/07/2013
Respondent: Kevin Mcmahon
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: 57484
Received: 25/07/2013
Respondent: Mr Keith Dormer
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: 57488
Received: 25/07/2013
Respondent: Suzanne Gore Jones
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: 57505
Received: 28/07/2013
Respondent: Mathhew Watson
Overcapacity of local primary school and GP surgery. Harbury School already having to divide intake. Already other pressures from new housing.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57556
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: A W Turner
Stratford Council unaware of these proposals.
Sites have no pathway or pavements for pedestrians.
GP surgery and school oversubscribed.
Roads and fields flood during wet times of year.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57557
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Fosse Garages
Danger from businesses close by.
Gp surgery full and others too far away.
Schools full and no public transport along Harbury Lane.
No mains drainage, gas and only rural electricity supply.
Risk of flooding.
Smells emanating from chicken farm.
Airborne health issues.
Fosse Way busy and access close to junction with potential for accidents. Danger for children.
Near to railway line with dangers and noise, with line used for freight at night.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57571
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mr James Skidmore
Proposed site next to up and coming football club. May attract football hooligans and trouble makers with undesirable threatening and intimidating behaviour. Consider the wisdom of siting GT site next to football ground.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57578
Received: 29/07/2013
Respondent: Mr David Byron Warner
Nearest Gp has no capacity.
Schools are at capacity.
Site is on high risk travel route.
There is no bus stop available on Fosse Way which is dangerous and with no path to walk anywhere and cycling is dangerous. Children cannot stand and wait in busy road for transport to school.
Visual impact from Harbury and Fosse Way.
No mains services.
Damage to wildlife habitat.
Risk of flooding.
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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57826
Received: 10/09/2013
Respondent: Bishops Itchington Parish Council
Concerned about the impact on Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, the doctors' surgery whose patient list is already full and the primary schools in Harbury and Bishop's Itchington.
I know that the consultation closed on 29 July 2013, but Bishop's Itchington Parish Council has asked me to make its views known to WDC. The council shares the concerns of Harbury Parish Council, in particular with regard to the impact that the proposed locations in Harbury Lane and adjacent to Warwickshire Exhibition Centre on the Fosse Way would have on our shared services. These comprise the doctors' surgery whose patient list is already full and which also serves Bishop's Itchington (it is the only medical practice serving our two villages), and the primary schools in each village. We hope that these comments may still be included.
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 57967
Received: 24/07/2013
Respondent: Keiron Nicholls
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: 57979
Received: 24/07/2013
Respondent: Mr Paul Gladden
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: 57983
Received: 24/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Nicola 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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Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 58077
Received: 23/07/2013
Respondent: Tracey Overton
Concerned about the potential for an increase in crime
I am writing to object to the gypsy site opening near the village of Harbury were i live, The reason for my objection is because last year a couple of gypsy travellers came to our village to stay for about 3 months, They abused and terrorised my son and threatned my family if he told any one, they held a gun to his head and a knife to his throat , My son did not tell me about this for 3 weeks as he was scared stiff, bcause they said they would hurt his family if he did so , The police were involved once i new about this , So you can see why i would want to object to this application
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 58080
Received: 23/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Zoe Greene
Remote from local amenities such as schools, GP practices and public transport.
Access to reliable transportation from these sites is not good and a site that is not within walking distance of amenities is not suitable for their needs. There is also no pedestrian access to these site, meaning access to public transport would be dangerous, which is my view is unacceptable.
The school in Bishop's Tachbrook is operating to capacity. gypsy and traveller pupils are more likely to have special educational needs. The school may not be able to provide the support required.
The EA identify this as an area of high flood risk.
Dear Sir,
RE: Response to the Draft Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
My comments relate to sites GT3, GT4, GT5, GT6, GT9, GT10 and GT15.
I note with concern the disproportionate number of site options selected in the Bishop's Tachbrook boundary. While I understand the need for Warwick District Council to provide 31 pitches for the gypsy and traveller community it appears unreasonable that the rural community of Bishop's Tachbrook should have been selected for such a significant number when considering the size of the search area.
I do not believe that the 6 sites selected within Bishop's Tachbrook meet the site criteria set out in the Site for Gypsy and Travellers Consultation document and have set out my reasons below.
It appears that a large number of the potential site have been positioned along the motorway. I understand the need the Gypsy and Traveller Community to have access to good transport links but I don't believe that access to the motorway network is a key requirement. As stated in consultation document, the traditional lifestyle of this community means they prefer to live and work in the same location. It also states that the sites are to be permanent settlements and therefore I don't believe access to the motorway network is a key requirement of the Gypsy and Traveller Community.
Site 3 and 4 - object;
This site is very remote from local amenities such as schools, GP practices and public transport. As stated above, the traditional lifestyle of the Gypsy and Traveller Community often means they will live and work in the same location. They are not likely to have access to reliable transportation and a site that is not within walking distance of these essential amenities is not suitable for their needs. There is also no pedestrian access to these site, meaning access to public transport would be dangerous, which is my view is unacceptable.
The school in Bishop's Tachbrook is operating to capacity. A Department for Education and Skills (2005) report, Ethnicity and Education: The Evidence on Minority Ethnic Pupils, reports that gypsy, Roman and traveller pupils are more likely to be identified as having special educational needs. Bishop's Tachbrook primary may not be able to provide the infrastructure required to support these needs when it is already operating at capacity.
The site should be located in areas that avoid high risk of flooding. The Environment Agency designates this area as being at likely risk of flooding from rivers or sea without defences. There are a number of streams criss-crossing this area. The Tach Brook runs nearby which provides additional flooding risks.
Site 5 and 9 - object;
The only access onto site 5 and 9 is a very busy road, there is no pedestrian access;. this is completely unsuitable. Pedestrian access is a key requirement of the Gypsy and Traveller Community, not only to meet their lifestyle needs but to be able to be able to reach the key amenities that they need. It will also add to the sense of isolation and prevent the Gypsy and Traveller Community from integrating into the local neighbourhood. The consultation document highlight the link between the disadvantages the Gypsy and Traveller Community face and the shortage of good quality Gypsy and Traveller sites and I believe that a site without pedestrian access does not meet the requirement of a suitable site and will not solve the problems of disadvantage that the legislation is trying to prevent.
Historic Warwick is a major tourist attraction and brings great benefits to the local economy through the revenues that tourism brings. A Gypsy and Traveller site on the approach to Historic Warwick is not in keeping with the local surroundings and will have a negative visual impact on the on this area. The approach to Historic Warwick gives visitors a perception about the area and a negative visual impact may decrease tourism and have a very damaging affect on the local economy.
The site also contains listed buildings. I believe it is very important to preserve these building and their surrounding area and I believe that the visual impact a Gypsy and Traveller site will have will cause a detrimental impact on this area.
The school in Bishop's Tachbrook is operating to capacity. A Department for Education and Skills (2005) report, Ethnicity and Education: The Evidence on Minority Ethnic Pupils, reports that gypsy, Roman and traveller pupils are more likely to be identified as having special educational needs. Bishop's Tachbrook primary may not be able to provide the infrastructure required to support these needs when it is already operating at capacity.
Site 6 - object;
The only access onto site 6 is a very busy road, there is no pedestrian access; this is completely unsuitable. Pedestrian access is a key requirement of the Gypsy and Traveller Community , not only to meet their lifestyle needs but to be able to be able to reach the key amenities that they need. It will also add to the sense of isolation and prevent the Gypsy and Traveller Community from integrating into the local neighbourhood. The consultation document highlight the link between the disadvantages the Gypsy and Traveller Community face and the shortage of good quality Gypsy and Traveller sites and I believe that a site without pedestrian access does not meet the requirement of a suitable site and will not solve the problems of disadvantage that the legislation is trying to prevent.
This site is also very remote from main centres. As set out in the consultation document the disadvantage that this group faces is due to the poor provision of suitable sites with access to amenities such as schools and GP practices. This site is not suitable as these facilities are not within easy access and will prevent the Gypsy and Traveller Community from accessing the services that are vital to reduce the disadvantage.
The school in Bishop's Tachbrook is operating to capacity. A Department for Education and Skills (2005) report, Ethnicity and Education: The Evidence on Minority Ethnic Pupils, reports that gypsy, Roman and traveller pupils are more likely to be identified as having special educational needs. Bishop's Tachbrook primary may not be able to provide the infrastructure required to support these needs when it is already operating at capacity.
Site 10 - object;
This site is located very close to the M40. As set out in the consultation document the sites selected should avoid areas where there is potential for noise disturbances. The level of noise pollution at this site would be very high and the accommodation favoured by the Gypsy and Traveller Community will not have suitable defences against this noise. The noise caused by the motorway continues throughout the night and it will lead to a poor quality of life if located in this area.
The site is also very close to the Guide Bogs for the Blind National Breeding Centre.
The site is not within walking distance of supermarkets, a town centre or any other essential amenities. The small rural community of Bishop's Tachbrook does not have a school that is suitable to accommodate the extra 20 to 30 children that could be living at this site as the school is already at capacity. The village only has 1 shop which supplies only basic essentials and is not suitable for a family to use as its main weekly shop. The facilities within walking distance are not suitable for the Gypsy and Traveller Community and I believe that they will require these amenities within walking distance if they are to live in the traditional lifestyle.
The school in Bishop's Tachbrook is operating to capacity. A Department for Education and Skills (2005) report, Ethnicity and Education: The Evidence on Minority Ethnic Pupils, reports that gypsy, Roman and traveller pupils are more likely to be identified as having special educational needs. Bishop's Tachbrook primary may not be able to provide the infrastructure required to support these needs when it is already operating at capacity.
Site 15 - object;
This site is located on the bank of the Tachbrook. The Gypsy and Traveller Community wish to live and work in the same location and therefore it is very likely that the Tachbrook will become contaminated if this is used as a place of work. I believe this is unacceptable.
I don't believe this site would meet the criteria that states that site should be integrated into the local landscape without harming the character of the area. Bishop's Tahbrook is a small rural community and this site, if selected, would not visually integrate into the local landscape. At present this site is a picturesque area at the entrance to the village, this is something that should be protected.
The school in Bishop's Tachbrook is operating to capacity. A Department for Education and Skills (2005) report, Ethnicity and Education: The Evidence on Minority Ethnic Pupils, reports that gypsy, Roman and traveller pupils are more likely to be identified as having special educational needs. Bishop's Tachbrook primary may not be able to provide the infrastructure required to support these needs when it is already operating at capacity.
Bishop's Tachbrook;
Bishop's Tachbrook is a small rural community with one primary school that is operating at capacity, a small GP branch surgery with very limited opening hours and very limited access to other amenities. I don't believe this area is suitable to meet the needs of the Gypsy and Traveller community.
The documentation provided by the council does not sufficiently outline the impact that the site would have on the local community. The documentation provides guidance about the Gypsy and Traveller community and the disadvantages they face but does not state what impact this would have on the local area. However, I note from the consultation document that the sites selected should promote peaceful and integrated co-existence between the site and the local community and there is very strong local opposition to siting a gypsy and traveller site in this location as evidenced by the local meeting held on 17th July 2013.
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 58082
Received: 24/07/2013
Respondent: Stuart Shepherd
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.
see attached
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 58097
Received: 24/07/2013
Respondent: Michael E Wardle
It will cause financial damage to property values in the area. Will compensation be paid to affected owners?
Object to use of council funds to provide facilities for people who pay no tax and do not contribute in any way to the local area. Will my council tax be reduced?
What is the justification for this action?
Dear Sir,
I write to record my objection to the provision of these sites in the vicinity of one of the most sort after villages in South Warwickshire.
You must be aware of the financial damage the provision of these sites causes to property values in the adjoining areas. Will therefore be compensation paid to all those property owners that will be affected.
I also object to use of council funds(my council tax) being used to provide facilities for people who pay no tax and do not contribute in any way to the local area. Will my council tax also be reduced.
I would appreciate your justification for taking this course of action
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 58176
Received: 23/07/2013
Respondent: Nigel & Mary Trimnell
Number of people: 2
Objects to sites GT02, GT03 and GT04 on the following grounds:
* New housing is already underconstruction in Bush Heath Lane, Harbury
* The school is at capacity
* The roads servicing all three sites are busy and dangerous and subject to numerous serious accidents
* HS2 will bring disruption, noise and loss of countryside
* Harbury is under the flight path to Birmingham Airport
* Residents have to put up with unpleasant smells from local farms and infill
* Would put further pressure on the doctors surgery
* Is a safe community for residents
* Cyclists and horse riders can use the village roads without the risk of too fast traffic.
We would like to register our strong objection to the above proposed sites for gypsies and travellers for the following reasons:
1 There is a new housing development currently under construction in Bush Heath Lane, Harbury.
Phase One, 20 houses completed 12 months ago.
Phase Two, a further 27 houses under construction at present.
2 The school is at full capacity. Our own grandson was refused a place in September 2011, A private taxi service had to be arranged to take him to school in Bishops Itchington.
3 The roads that would service all three sites are very busy and dangerous and there have already been numerous serious accidents. There are road signs in the area pointing out the statistics.
4 HS2 will bring disruption, noise and loss of countryside to the area.
5 Harbury appears to be under the flight path to Birmingham Airport with frequent aeroplane noise day and night
This will worsen as the airport is currently under expansion.
6 Residents have to put up with very unpleasant smells, almost gagging at times, from local farms and the landfill site.
7 A Gypsy/Traveller Site would cause further pressure on the Doctors Surgery.
8 Residents watch out for each other and whether young or old feel safe and enjoy being part of the community.
Seniors citizens feel confident to leave their homes to visit the shop or the library or just get some exercise.
9 Cyclists and horse riders of all ages can use the village roads without the risk of too fast and excessive traffic.
10 The above points are just some of the added pressures on the village at present and any of the proposed sites would add further unacceptable difficulties for Harbury and its infrastructure.
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 58270
Received: 21/07/2013
Respondent: Sylvia Youngman
Nearest doctor's surgery has no spare capacity.
Nearest primary, junior and secondary schools are at capacity.
Fosse Way is a busy and dangerous and classed as High Risk travel route with more than 12 serious accidents in last 3 years.
Harbury Lane/Fosseway junction is very dangerous
Harbury Lane busy at peak times and when the football club is open. The Lane has blind bends and is fairly narrow. Used by large farm machinery throughout the year.
No path or pavement to walk and cycling is dangerous.
No bus stop and providing one would be unsafe for road users.
Not suitable for children waiting to go to school.
Visual impact from Harbury and The Fosse Way.
No mains gas, mains sewerage or drainage.
Often flooding at the end of Middle Road, Harbury Lane and fields.
I wish to object against the proposed site GT02Land at Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, Fosse Way for Gypsies and Travellers.
My comments and concerns are as follows:
1. Access to Local Amenities:
* The nearest doctor's surgery has no capacity for the influx of new patients.
* The nearest primary, junior and secondary schools are already at capacity.
2. Travel
* The site is on a High Risk travel route with more than 12 serious accidents in last 3 years.
* The Fosse Way is already a busy and dangerous, especially at peak times when there is increased Jaguar/Land Rover traffic.
* There is no path or pavement to walk anywhere and cycling is dangerous on this busy commuter route.
* No bus stop is available on the Fosse Way and providing one would be unsafe for road users.
* Children cannot be allowed to stand on a busy road to wait for transport to school.
* Access to the site would be near a very busy roundabout.
3. Rural Environment / Other
* The proposed site will have a visual impact from The Fosse Way.
* The proposed site has no mains gas, mains sewerage or drainage.
* The proposed site is very near the popular Warwickshire Exhibition Centre and would have a detrimental impact on the business. Exhibitors and visitors may be put off by having such a site so close by, meaning a loss of jobs in the area.
I wish to object against the proposed site GT04 Land at Harbury Lane, Fosse Way for Gypsies and Travellers.
My comments and concerns are as follows:
1.Access to Local Amenities:
* The nearest doctor's surgery has no capacity for the influx of new patients.
* The nearest primary, junior and secondary schools are already at capacity.
2. Travel
* The site is on a High Risk travel route with more than 12 serious accidents in last 3 years.
* The Fosse Way is alreadya busy and dangerous, especially at peak times when there is increased Jaguar/Land Rover traffic.
* The Harbury Lane/Fosseway junction is very dangerous especially when crossing or turning right and there have been numerous accidents at this point.
* Harbury Lane is exceptionally busy at peak times and when the football club is open to the public. The Lane has many blind bends and is fairly narrow. It is also used by large farm machinery at all time of the year.
* There is no path or pavement to walk anywhere and cycling is dangerous on this busy commuter route.
* No bus stop is available on the Fosse Way and providing one would be unsafe for road users.
* Children cannot be allowed to stand on a busy road to wait for transport to school.
3. Rural Environment / Other
* The proposed site will have a visual impact from Harbury and The Fosse Way.
* The proposed site has no mains gas, mains sewerage or drainage.
4. Damage to wildlife habitat.
* It is a flood risk area often flooding at the end of Middle Road, Harbury Lane and fields.
I wish to object against the proposed site GT03 Land at Barnwell Farm for Gypsies and Travellers.
My comments and concerns are as follows:
1.Access to Local Amenities:
* The nearest doctor's surgery has no capacity for the influx of new patients.
* The nearest primary, junior and secondary schools are already at capacity.
2. Travel
* The site is on a High Risk travel route with more than 12 serious accidents in last 3 years.
* The Fosse Way is alreadya busy and dangerous, especially at peak times when there is increased Jaguar/Land Rover traffic.
* The Harbury Lane/Fosseway junction is very dangerous especially when crossing or turning right and there have been numerous accidents at this point.
* Harbury Lane is exceptionally busy at peak times and when the football club is open to the public. The Lane has many blind bends and is fairly narrow. It is also used by large farm machinery at all time of the year.
* There is no path or pavement to walk anywhere and cycling is dangerous on this busy commuter route.
* No bus stop is available on the Fosse Way and providing one would be unsafe for road users.
* Children cannot be allowed to stand on a busy road to wait for transport to school.
3. Rural Environment / Other
* The proposed site will have a visual impact from Harbury and The Fosse Way.
* The proposed site has no mains gas, mains sewerage or drainage.
4. Damage to wildlife habitat.
* It is a flood risk area often flooding at the end of Middle Road, Harbury Lane and fields.
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 58338
Received: 21/07/2013
Respondent: Mr Steve Conway
Nearest doctor's surgery has no spare capacity.
Nearest primary, junior and secondary schools are at capacity.
Fosse Way is a busy and dangerous and classed as High Risk travel route with more than 12 serious accidents in last 3 years.
No path or pavement to walk and cycling is dangerous.
Not suitable for children waiting to go to school.
Visual impact from and Harbury The Fosse Way.
No mains gas, mains sewerage or drainage.
Damage to wildlife habitat.
Often flooding at the end of Middle Road, Harbury Lane and fields.
I wish to object against the proposed site GT04 Land at Harbury Lane, Fosse Way for Gypsies and Travellers.
My comments and concerns are as follows:
1. Access to Local Amenities:
The nearest doctor's surgery has no capacity for the influx of new patients.
The nearest primary, junior and secondary schools are already at capacity.
2. Travel:
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, especially from increased Jaguar/Land Rover traffic.
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.
3. Rural Environment / Other:
The proposed site will have a visual impact from Harbury and The Fosse Way.
The proposed site has no mains gas, mains sewerage or drainage.
Damage to wildlife habitat.
It is a flood risk area often flooding at the end of Middle Road, Harbury Lane and fields.
Please take these comments into consideration.
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 58442
Received: 20/07/2013
Respondent: Laura & Robin Hall
Number of people: 2
Harbury school is already oversubscribed.
There is no suitable surgery available.
Increased traffic will make the area less safe.
The land has historic and natural significance which would be adversely affected by any development.
The visual image of the landscape would be affected dramatically.
The local population of 120 would be 'absorbed'.
Local infrastructure and services would not meet the need.
We are opposed to having a traveller site placed near Harbury for the following reasons:
*Harbury school is already oversubscribed.
*There is no suitable surgery available.
*Increased traffic will make the area less safe.
*The land has historic and natural significance which would be adversely affected by any development.
*The visual image of the landscape would be affected dramatically.
*The local population of 120 would be 'absorbed'.
*Local infrastructure and services would not meet the need.
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 58447
Received: 20/08/2013
Respondent: Lee Jennings
It is wrong that this site is allocated for people who choose to live by a set of parameters of their own making (often outside the law) and who pose a threat to the peace and quiet of Bishops Tachbrook. There must be a piece of ground somewhere in Warwickshire that would better suit Gypsies and Travellers.
We protest at these sites being imposed on the hard working lawful citizens of our neighbourhood.
Many of us work 60+hours per week and pay our taxes to be able to live in a peaceful country area such as Bishops Tachbrook.
It is wrong that we can have these undesirable types thrust upon us in this manor, who choose to live by a set of parameters of their own making, few live within the law and pose a real threat to the peace and quiet that our village has enjoyed for many years.
There must be a piece of ground somewhere in Warwickshire which is far enough away from decent people and of no serviceable use that would better suit the locating of these untrustworthy individuals who are a unwanted rabble.
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 58467
Received: 20/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Paula Gladden
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.
see attached
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 58530
Received: 21/07/2013
Respondent: John Maughan
Nearest doctor's surgery has no spare capacity.
Nearest primary, junior and secondary schools are at capacity.
Fosse Way is a busy and dangerous and classed as High Risk travel route with more than 12 serious accidents in last 3 years.
Harbury Lane/Fosseway junction is very dangerous
Harbury Lane busy at peak times and when the football club is open. The Lane has blind bends and is fairly narrow. Used by large farm machinery throughout the year.
No path or pavement to walk and cycling is dangerous.
No bus stop and providing one would be unsafe for road users.
Not suitable for children waiting to go to school.
Visual impact from Harbury and The Fosse Way.
No mains gas, mains sewerage or drainage.
Often flooding at the end of Middle Road, Harbury Lane and fields.
Proposed Sites for Gypsies and Travellers
I wish to object against the proposed site GT02Land at Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, Fosse Way for Gypsies and Travellers.
My comments and concerns are as follows:
1. Access to Local Amenities:
* The nearest doctor's surgery has no capacity for the influx of new patients.
* The nearest primary, junior and secondary schools are already at capacity.
2. Travel
* The site is on a High Risk travel route with more than 12 serious accidents in last 3 years.
* The Fosse Way is already a busy and dangerous, especially at peak times when there is increased Jaguar/Land Rover traffic.
* There is no path or pavement to walk anywhere and cycling is dangerous on this busy commuter route.
* No bus stop is available on the Fosse Way and providing one would be unsafe for road users.
* Children cannot be allowed to stand on a busy road to wait for transport to school.
* Access to the site would be near a very busy roundabout.
3. Rural Environment / Other
* The proposed site will have a visual impact from The Fosse Way.
* The proposed site has no mains gas, mains sewerage or drainage.
* The proposed site is very near the popular Warwickshire Exhibition Centre and would have a detrimental impact on the business. Exhibitors and visitors may be put off by having such a site so close by, meaning a loss of jobs in the area.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require verification of my objection.
Proposed Sites for Gypsies and Travellers
I wish to object against the proposed site GT04 Land at Harbury Lane, Fosse Way for Gypsies and Travellers.
My comments and concerns are as follows:
1.Access to Local Amenities:
* The nearest doctor's surgery has no capacity for the influx of new patients.
* The nearest primary, junior and secondary schools are already at capacity.
2. Travel
* The site is on a High Risk travel route with more than 12 serious accidents in last 3 years.
* The Fosse Way is alreadya busy and dangerous, especially at peak times when there is increased Jaguar/Land Rover traffic.
* The Harbury Lane/Fosseway junction is very dangerous especially when crossing or turning right and there have been numerous accidents at this point.
* Harbury Lane is exceptionally busy at peak times and when the football club is open to the public. The Lane has many blind bends and is fairly narrow. It is also used by large farm machinery at all time of the year.
* There is no path or pavement to walk anywhere and cycling is dangerous on this busy commuter route.
* No bus stop is available on the Fosse Way and providing one would be unsafe for road users.
* Children cannot be allowed to stand on a busy road to wait for transport to school.
3. Rural Environment / Other
* The proposed site will have a visual impact from Harbury and The Fosse Way.
* The proposed site has no mains gas, mains sewerage or drainage.
4. Damage to wildlife habitat.
* It is a flood risk area often flooding at the end of Middle Road, Harbury Lane and fields.
Proposed Sites for Gypsies and Travellers
I wish to object against the proposed site GT03 Land at Barnwell Farm for Gypsies and Travellers.
My comments and concerns are as follows:
1.Access to Local Amenities:
* The nearest doctor's surgery has no capacity for the influx of new patients.
* The nearest primary, junior and secondary schools are already at capacity.
2. Travel
* The site is on a High Risk travel route with more than 12 serious accidents in last 3 years.
* The Fosse Way is alreadya busy and dangerous, especially at peak times when there is increased Jaguar/Land Rover traffic.
* The Harbury Lane/Fosseway junction is very dangerous especially when crossing or turning right and there have been numerous accidents at this point.
* Harbury Lane is exceptionally busy at peak times and when the football club is open to the public. The Lane has many blind bends and is fairly narrow. It is also used by large farm machinery at all time of the year.
* There is no path or pavement to walk anywhere and cycling is dangerous on this busy commuter route.
* No bus stop is available on the Fosse Way and providing one would be unsafe for road users.
* Children cannot be allowed to stand on a busy road to wait for transport to school.
3. Rural Environment / Other
* The proposed site will have a visual impact from Harbury and The Fosse Way.
* The proposed site has no mains gas, mains sewerage or drainage.
4. Damage to wildlife habitat.
* It is a flood risk area often flooding at the end of Middle Road, Harbury Lane and fields.
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 58746
Received: 19/07/2013
Respondent: Catriona Rollason
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.
see attached
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 58750
Received: 19/07/2013
Respondent: Miss Hannah McCluskey
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.
see attached
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 58754
Received: 18/07/2013
Respondent: Mr John French
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.
see attached
Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 58758
Received: 18/07/2013
Respondent: Mr DaryL Kittendorf
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: 58762
Received: 18/07/2013
Respondent: Mr Graham Foster
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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