GT07 Land at Stoneleigh Road

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Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 53945

Received: 28/07/2013

Respondent: CPRE WARWICKSHIRE

Representation Summary:

This is Green Belt land south of Baginton. The area is already threatened by Coventry Gateway. Any development here would add to the encirclement of Baginton which is a village that only survives as a separate community so close to Coventry by virtue of the Green Belt.

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This is Green Belt land south of Baginton. The area is already threatened by Coventry Gateway. Any development here would add to the encirclement of Baginton which is a village that only survives as a separate community so close to Coventry by virtue of the Green Belt.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 54200

Received: 29/07/2013

Respondent: Ms. Pauline Burnett

Representation Summary:

I object on the following basis - other identified proposed sites are not on protected green belt land, have better access to facilities, would not adversely impact rural businesses and would not lead to over concentration of sites in one area.

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I strongly object to the proposed development within Baginton village. This is green belt land in an area which is not suitable to sustain this gypsy site. This will place an intolerable strain on limited local resources. The site is not within reach of amenities which are claimed to be necessary . Pedestrianised access to the centre is not available. Part of the site is owned and operated by a private business well suited to the environment and it should remain this way.. As I understand it other identified proposed sites are not on protected green belt land, have better access to facilities, would not adversely impact rural businesses and would not lead to over concentration of sites in one area.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 54280

Received: 29/07/2013

Respondent: Mrs Sheila Aldridge

Representation Summary:

The proposed site in Stoneleigh Road, Baginton is not within easy reach of a GP surgery. The nearest are in Green Lane or Baginton Road, Coventry. The Warwickshire schools are full and will only accept a limited number of children from the village, leaving parents to find schools in Coventry with spare capacity. Public transport to the village is limited which would cause difficulties for families. There is a lack of footpath provision meaning that villagers have to walk on the road.

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The proposed site in Stoneleigh Road, Baginton is not within easy reach of a GP surgery. The nearest are in Green Lane or Baginton Road, Coventry. The Warwickshire schools are full and will only accept a limited number of children from the village, leaving parents to find schools in Coventry with spare capacity. Public transport to the village is limited which would cause difficulties for families. There is a lack of footpath provision meaning that villagers have to walk on the road.

Comment

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 54398

Received: 29/07/2013

Respondent: WAYC

Representation Summary:

It would be great to be able to offer sessional youth work support to the young people on the sites. The Warwickshire Association of Youth Clubs would be interested in offering such support if funded by say the Community Levy

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It would be great to be able to offer sessional youth work support to the young people on the sites. The Warwickshire Association of Youth Clubs would be interested in offering such support if funded by say the Community Levy

Support

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 54491

Received: 29/07/2013

Respondent: S Webb

Representation Summary:

Based on the provided sites, I believe this site would be suitable based on the close proximity of major services and meet the required criteria. Infrastructure requirements within this area would be better suited than others within the study and is in close proximity of other community services needed.

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Based on the provided sites, I believe this site would be suitable based on the close proximity of major services and meet the required criteria. Infrastructure requirements within this area would be better suited than others within the study and is in close proximity of other community services needed.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 54668

Received: 02/08/2013

Respondent: Mr and Mrs Gary and Alison Walker

Representation Summary:

Object to proposed site in Baginton. Quality of village life will suffer, crime will increase and property values will fall. Would be uncomfortable leaving home unattended as it is on nearest residential street to the site.

It's just too much on top of Coventry & Warwickshire Gateway. Why is the council trying to destroy our village?

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I wish to register my objection to the proposed gypsy & traveller site at the above location in Baginton.
I feel that if the council allows this the quality of village life will suffer as crime & travellers seems to go hand in hand, the value of my property will decline & I won't feel comfortable leaving my home unattended as my house is located on the nearest residential street to the site!
This is just too much on top of the Coventry & Warwickshire Gateway, why is the council trying to destroy our village?

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 54669

Received: 02/08/2013

Respondent: Mrs Catherine Weston

Representation Summary:

Object most strongly to proposed site in beautiful historic village with listed church. Already got huge industrial white elephant to one side. Not appropriate now to also spoil greenbelt on the other side.

In my experience, travellers prefer to be isolated from non-travellers.

There will be costs involved in transporting additional children to school and extra pressure on already stretched school places. Presumably primary schools will have to be expanded.

Wholly inappropriate development in green belt with serious impact on village amenities.

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I am writing to object in the strongest possible terms to imposing such a large traveller site on the most beautiful part of our village, right next to a listed church and settlement which dates back to Saxon times. Is it not enough that you have decided to plonk a huge industrial white elephant to one side of us, you now want to destroy the green belt the other side of us as well.

I have experience of traveller people through my work, and the one thing they appreciate is isolation from us non-traveller folk.
Consider also the cost of transporting all those children to and from their schools in Kenilworth at a time of cuts in services, although presumably you will say they will not bother to attend anyway, but instead roam around our village. Our children already have difficulty getting school places, you will presumably have to expand the primary schools to cope, even if they do not attend.

This is a wholly inappropriate development on green belt land and will be seriously detrimental to the existing amenities in the village.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 54671

Received: 02/08/2013

Respondent: Mr Paul Skinner

Representation Summary:

Object to proposed site GT07. The proposal is illogical as there is already a site for travellers at Siskin Drive. Going ahead with site GT07 would not only disrupt village life but also take away a sustained thriving business (Smiths Garden Centre).

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I have studied your proposed site for ref GT-07, and I can find no logic to your proposal, as there is already a site based at Siskin Drive for these people to live and travel too, not only would it disrupt village life as we know it now, it would also take away a sustained thriving business (Smiths garden Centre). I here by lodge my objection to this proposal taking place. I suggest the council rethinks it's plans thoroughly on this matter.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 54672

Received: 02/08/2013

Respondent: Mr Paul M

Representation Summary:

Object to planned gypsy & traveller site in Baginton. Established village doesn't need hotbed of problems with gypsies. Madness to attract them to this area. Councillors wouldn't want them in their neighbourhoods.

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We would like to express our concern and objection to the planned gypsy & traveller site proposed in bagington.

The area is a well established village and doesn't need a hotbed of problems with gypsies.

The councilors are out of their mind by attracting this to the area. How about the councilors have them living in their neighbourhoods instead!!

Thought not!

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 54677

Received: 03/08/2013

Respondent: Mr Stuart Styler

Representation Summary:

Object very strongly to proposed Travellers' site. Wholly inappropriate for a small village.

Size of site will make it a dominant feature in Baginton, dramatically increasing population without increasing amenities.

A significant number of places will be required at Baginton catchment area schools, where children often don't get their first choice. Not appropriate to increase the number of children competing for reduced percentage availability.
People living or owning/operating business near such sites have had negative experiences.

The mere suggestion of a site will cause dramatic drop in property values, severely limiting ability to sell.

Combined with Coventry and Warwickshire Gateway this would be too much development, too quickly, resulting in strained community relations and reduced quality of life for gypsy/travellers and villagers.

Size of the site will make it difficult to integrate gypsies/traveller into village and lead to distortion of views, lack of social harmony, and even isolation for some people.

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I wish to register my very strong objection to the proposal for a site for Travellers to be created at Smiths Nurseries, Baginton, ref. GT-07.
I feel the proposed site is wholly inappropriate for such a small village for the following reasons:

The size of the proposed site will result in it becoming a dominant feature within Baginton, dramatically increasing the size of the village population without increasing the supply of amenities.
There will be a significant number of children requiring places at the Baginton catchment area schools. Currently Baginton children are often not able to get their parents first choice school within the catchment area. It is not appropriate to increase the number of child places competing for what would be a reduced percentage availability for an enlarged population.
The link between gypsy/traveller sites and crime is hotly debated. However, the negative experiences of those persons already living in the vicinity of such sites cannot be denied as cannot the experiences of business owner/operators within the vicinity of such sites.
The mere perception of a site to be established within the vicinity will cause property values within the village and surrounding areas to fall dramatically and severely limit the ability of people to sell their property should they so wish as has been experienced elsewhere in the not too distant locality.
Combined with the Coventry and Warwickshire Gateway this is too much development far too quickly for a small community. The result of this development will be strained community relations and a reduction in quality of life for both the gypsy/travellers taking residence at the site and the already established village inhabitants.
The integration of the proposed new gypsy/traveller population into the population of the village will be seriously adversely affected by the size of the proposed development leading to distortion of views, a lack of social harmony, and even isolation to some of if not all parties concerned.

I most strongly object to the proposal in it's current format.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 54681

Received: 03/08/2013

Respondent: Mr Robert Poole

Representation Summary:

Have respect for the right to genuine Romany gypsies to have places of rest on their travels but object to this proposal.
When travellers are in this area there's an upsurge in crime. Proposal would open floodgates to all travellers. Older residents would have no peace of mind and would fear being robbed or worse. Locals fear complaining because of possible reprisals and the police are powerless.
Travellers have the right to places of rest but this would be hell for residents. Unlike them, we pay our rates and taxes so our wishes should be considered as a priority.

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I do object to this proposal on the following grounds:

Whenever travellers are in this area we have suffered an upsurge in criminal activity. My neighbour used to have a sunbed in her garden shed. She went in there one morning to find a traveller asleep on it.
While I have respect for the right to genuine Romany gypsies to have places of rest on their travels (one of my not too distant relatives was a gypsy princess and those people were always good to my father when he was a child), what you propose to do would open the floodgates to all travellers and this includes the Irish tinkers who even the police are afraid of. Can you imagine what this would do for our older residents. They would have no peace of mind and would be living in fear of being robbed or worse with as we know, no chance of the law being brought to bear on the perpetrators. Not only that, any complaints against these people would result in reprisals as my friend was advised by police after he did some work for such a character and the man refused to pay him £6000. He was advised by the police to let the matter drop as the man had my friends address. Would you want this on your doorstep? Travellers are by name transient people and I believe have the right to places of rest but this would result in resident hell for us. You know this to be the truth so please do the right thing and scratch this idea. We really don't want this and unlike them, we pay our rates and taxes so should our wishes should I believe be considered as a priority.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 54683

Received: 03/08/2013

Respondent: Mrs Margaret Wallis

Representation Summary:

Accept the Council is obliged to find such sites but pleads they are well away from Stoneleigh/Ashow/Bubbenhall and Baginton. Decision over Gateway, the development of Stoneleigh Park, and HS2 mean much greenbelt lost in the area, much disruption to travel and no 'joined-up-thinking'. Additional residential properties or traveller sites near these areas will add to the likely chaos. And any impact on local infrastructure from HS2 construction will be a cost on local councils - how is this affordable?

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Whilst fully accepting that the Council is obliged to find sites for travellers within its boundaries, may I plead that you keep well away from Stoneleigh/Ashow/Bubbenhall and Baginton.

Thanks to last night's decision over Gateway, and the decisions about the development of Stoneleigh Park, and the likelihood of HS2 going ahead, this part of the county has already lost the bulk of its previous greenbelt. There is no sign of any 'joined-up-thinking' and everyone who attempts to travel from this part of the county to anywhere else is going to face years of disruption thanks to construction work. Building more residential properties, or designating traveller sites, anywhere near these developments will only add to what will be extreme chaos. And HS2 Ltd is on record as stating that any impact on the local infrastructure caused by its construction (we were told that this would be 5 years) will be a cost on local councils and not on the budget for the HS2 project. How will Warwick District Council afford this?

Help!!!

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 54695

Received: 03/08/2013

Respondent: Mrs Georgina Element

Representation Summary:

Object to proposed plans for site GT07.

Size of site will make it a dominant feature in Baginton, dramatically increasing population without increasing amenities.

A significant number of places will be required at Baginton
catchment area schools, where children are often not able to get
their first choice. Not appropriate to increase child places.

Perceived link between gypsy/traveller sites and crime will cause dramatic drop in property values in the village.

Combined with Coventry & Warwickshire GATEWAY, would be too much development too quickly, resulting in strained community relations and reduction in quality of life for gypsy/travellers and villagers.

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I would like to register my objection to proposed plans for the above on
the following grounds:-

The size of this site will result in it becoming a dominate feature within Baginton,
dramatically increasing the size of the village population without increasing the
supply of amenities.

There will be a significant number of children requiring places at the Baginton
catchment area schools. Baginton children are even now often not able to get
their first choice-the school within the catchment area. It is not appropriate
to increase the number of child places.

The link between gypsy/traveller sides and crime is hotly debated, however,
its mere perception will cause the value of property in the village to
decrease dramatically.

Combined with the Coventry & Warwickshire GATEWAY, this is TOO MUCH
development - far too quickly for a small community. The result of this
development will be strained community relations and a reduction in
quality of life for both gypsy/travellers taking residence at the site, and the
current village inhabitants.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 54735

Received: 02/07/2013

Respondent: Sarah Hobday

Representation Summary:

Site seems huge and would be dominant feature in Baginton.
Increased population with no extra amenities.
Sites are not left in sanitary condition.
Hard for parents to get children into school of choice and will be harder.
Sites meant to be near GP - Baginton residents have to catch Coventry bus to get there.
Small shop useful to older residents. Gypsy children can be intimidating in large groups for staff working there.
Would not be fair on existing community, especially elderly.
Crime increasing and this will add to worries.
Value of homes will plummet.
Traffic already heavy and will increase.
Gypsies own dogs which escape and other animals will not be safe. Some have attacked people locally and caused traffic accidents. Effect on wildlife.
This with the Gateway development is too much development for the village which will be swallowed up and quality of life diminished. Should preserve green spaces and fields. Why Smith's Nurseries when there are empty fields?

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Proposed Traveller site in Baginton. Ref: GT-07

I strongly object to the proposed camp on the following grounds:
Dominance -
The planned traveler site seems, from the drawings I have seen, to be huge. This will become a very large dominant feature in Baginton. This will increase the amount of residents in the village without increasing the amenities? I have seen camp sites when they have been vacated and they are not left in a sanitary manner. This is not fair.
Schools -
In Baginton at the moment it is hard for parents to get their children in at their first schools of choice in our catchment area. Imagine how much harder it will be for them when there is a massive campsite just down the road and all of their children have to find schools too in the same area too?
GPs-
I was informed that traveler sites are meant to be put in the same area as a local GP? Well in Baginton we have to get a bus into Coventry to get to see a doctor. Why not put them near a doctor in the first instance.
Shop-
We have a local shop in Baginton. It's only a small shop and is handy for the older generation of the village. I have been in the shop when there have been gypsy children in there. They are very intimidating, especially when they go in large groups, even to me and I am 24 years old! I imagine that they are extremely intimidating to the staffs that work in the shop.
People-
Following on from my previous point I do not think this development is fair on the community, especially the older generation of the village. I have seen pensioners extremely upset by the thought of a camp down the road. They do not feel safe in their own homes as it is with the amount of robberies and burglaries that have gone on in recent times. This will only add to their worries.
Crime-
I am not saying that all gypsies are thieves but you cannot disagree that with a camp in Baginton the value of houses is going to plummet sharply. People will not feel safe in the homes. My family has been the victims of shed and garage thefts several times and I do not want to be worrying that it will happen again.
Traffic -
Traffic in Baginton is already heavy for a small village and Coventry road is a very fast road. Adding a campsite of this magnitude will only add to the problem.
Animals-
I will not feel safe letting my animals outside if this goes ahead as Gypsies I've known off have dogs. They are not kept locked up correctly and escape on a regular basis and this could pose a safety issue for traffic, people and their pets. Also people will be weary of letting their children out to play as people in Baginton are all too aware of the issues with the dogs on the campsite in siskin drive that have attacked people and caused car accidents.
Noise-
Baginton is a very quiet village and the noise levels will increase with such a big camp on our doorsteps. This will affect people as well as the local wildlife.
Gateway-
Finally with this development and Coventry and Warwickshire Gateway being approved this is way too much development for Baginton all coming at once. The village is literary going to be swallowed up and the quality of life for all concerned will be diminished. We should be preserving our fields and green areas, not using Baginton as a dumping ground. I would be interested in hearing why Smiths nurseries was chosen as a candidate site when there are empty fields all over the place?
I trust objections will be put before the relevant Planning Committee in due course prior to a decision being made.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55490

Received: 17/07/2013

Respondent: Mr Tim Walter

Representation Summary:

Baginton village is being bombarded with threats of large scale developments. Relative tranquillity will be lost to increased traffic, noise and air pollution.
Blight on river landscape and tranquil environment
Size of site will make it a dominant feature; increasing the population without the amenities.
School is already unable to accommodate local children.
Perception of link to crime will affect property values.
Too much development too quickly for a small community - will strain community relations and reduce quality of life for existing and new residents.

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The proposal for a permanent site for gypsies and travellers in Bagington flys in the face of the policy guidelines.
The scale of the proposal on the edge of Bagington prevents it from being one of the "Sites which can be integrated into the landscape without harming the character of the area".
The proposal fails "To fully accord with the provisions of 'Planning Policy for Traveller Sites ", in that neither of the following criteria can be met or "be incorporated so that the policy:
*promotes peaceful and integrated co-existence between the site and the local community
*avoids placing undue pressure on local infrastructure and services."
I am aware of many Bagington residents who have made detailed objections to the proposal on the grounds that there cannot be peaceful and integrated co-existence between the proposed site and the local community and that the local infrastructure and services will definitely face undue pressure. I do hope that those who are "the local community" and are entitled to vote in elections have their voices heard on this matter. Please note my objection.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55491

Received: 17/07/2013

Respondent: D and P Holt Ltd

Representation Summary:

Baginton village is being bombarded with threats of large scale developments. Relative tranquillity will be lost to increased traffic, noise and air pollution.
Blight on river landscape and tranquil environment
Size of site will make it a dominant feature; increasing the population without the amenities.
School is already unable to accommodate local children.
Perception of link to crime will affect property values.
Too much development too quickly for a small community - will strain community relations and reduce quality of life for existing and new residents.

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I would like to express my serious concern at the proposals for a large permanent site for gypsies and travellers in Baginton, a small village close to Coventry which is being "bombarded" from every direction with threats of large scale development, the Coventry Gateway Scheme, Stoneleigh Park, and Abbey Park. On top of this, is the anticipated application to extend Coventry Airport.

The relatively tranquil nature of Baginton will be lost from increased traffic, noise and air pollution, and if allowed, unsocial neighbours. In addition of objecting on behalf of the residents of Baginton, I also register my strong objections as a member of the Coventry Golf Club as the proposed site would form a very prominent blight on the river landscape and tranquil environment.

I feel this site is wholly inappropriate for the small village of Baginton, for these and the following reasons:-

* The size of this site will result in it becoming a dominant feature within Baginton, dramatically increasing the size of the village population without increasing the supply of amenities.
* There will be a significant number of children requiring places at the Baginton catchment area schools. Baginton children are, even now, often not able to get their first choice - the school within the catchment area. It is not appropriate to increase the number of child places.
* The link between gypsy/traveller sites and crime is hotly debated, however its mere perception will cause the value of property in the village to decrease dramatically.
* Combined with the Coventry and Warwickshire gateway, this is too much development far too quickly for a small community. The result of this development will be strained community relations and a reduction in quality of life for both the gypsy and travellers taking residence at the site, the current village inhabitants and the members of the Coventry Golf Club.

I would be grateful if my objection could be brought to the attention of the Members of the Planning Committee.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55520

Received: 29/07/2013

Respondent: Mrs Joanne Fricker

Representation Summary:

Object to site as wholly inappropriate for small village.

Size will make it a dominant feature in Baginton, dramatically increasing village population without increasing amenities.

A significant number of places will be required at Baginton
catchment area schools, where children are often not able to get their first choice. Not appropriate to increase child places.

Perceived link between gypsy/traveller sites and crime will cause dramatic drop in property values in the village.

Combined with Coventry & Warwickshire gateway, this would be too much development too quickly, resulting in strained community relations and reduction in quality of life for gypsy/travellers and villagers.

Chose Baginton to buy a house and raise a family because of small village community with sense of belonging, good schools, and activities funded by Lucy Price Trust. This will all change if gypsies and travellers introduced. Crime will undoubtedly increase and there is a risk that our children will join groups of friends that we would not otherwise come across.

Please consider the long term impact on our surroundings, village, community and future generations.

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Objection to Gypsy and Traveller site proposed in Baginton

I feel the site of Smiths Nurseries is wholly inappropriate for our small village for the following reasons:

- The size of the site will result in it becoming a dominant feature within Baginton, dramatically increasing the size of the village population without increasing the supply of amenities.

- There will be a significant number of children requiring places at the Baginton catchment area schools. Baginton children are, even now, often not able to get their first choice - the school within the catchment area. It is not appropriate to increase the number of child places.

- The link between gypsy / traveller sites and crime is hotly debated, however it's mere perception will cause the value of property in the village to decrease dramatically.

- Combined with the Coventry and Warwickshire gateway, this is too much development far too quickly for a small community. The result of this development will be strained community relations and a reduction in quality of life for both the gypsy and travellers taking residence at the site, and the current village inhabitants.

On a personal note, I bought a house in the village of Baginton in 2006 because I loved the small village community and sense of belonging to an area loved by all, the good schools in the catchment area and the activities funded by the Lucy Price Trust fund led me to believe that this was the right place to bring up a family, however, the introduction of gypsy's and travellers into the area and into the schools changes all of that. As well as the increase in crime rate that will undoubtedly follow there is also the risk to our children of becoming part of groups of friends that we would not otherwise come across living in a small, well looked after community.

Please think of the long term impact on our surroundings, our village and our community and also the future generations within Baginton and do not allow this development to go ahead.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55529

Received: 29/07/2013

Respondent: Mr Mrs Mis K, S & K Withers

Representation Summary:

Object to this proposed site as there are already three traveller sites within a few miles of it. This would not satisfy the Local Plan Strategy of "distributing development across the District".

Smith's Nursery have spent a lot of money building up the business which is an asset to the village and wider community; it would be unfair to force them to give up their land for this development.

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Dear Sir/Madam,

We write in objection to the proposed Gypsy & Traveller site at Stoneleigh Road (GT07).
There are already three traveller sites within a few miles of this proposed site. Therefore the proposal does not satisfy the Local Plan Strategy of "distributing development across the District".
We feel that it would be unfair to force Smith's nursery to give up their land for this development, especially as they have expanded and spent a lot of money in building up the business, which is an asset to the village and the wider community.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55540

Received: 18/07/2013

Respondent: Mr Frank Gallagher

Representation Summary:

Object strongly

Full text:

reference GT-07-smiths nurseries I would object strongly against this proposed development

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55549

Received: 19/07/2013

Respondent: Judith Keene

Representation Summary:

Such a large development is inappropriate in a small village, residents will be overwhelmed by transient population. Will affect the character of the village, put a strain on local community facilities. Could cause difficulties in a quiet harmonious community. Particularly concerned at the visual impact and the possibility of noise and other pollution.

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I wish to register an objection to the proposed development of a Gypsy and Traveller site in Baginton. Such a large development is surely inappropriate in a small village and the the present residents will be overwhelmed by the influx of a transient population. It will affect the character of the village, put a strain on local community facilities, the school in particular and could cause difficulties in what is at present a quiet harmonious community.

As a member of Coventry Golf Club, which is adjacent to the site, I am particularly concerned at the visual impact, the possibility of intrusion on to the Golf Course and the possibility of noise and other pollution.

I ask you to reject the application,

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55553

Received: 23/07/2013

Respondent: F B Stanton

Representation Summary:

I strongly object to a gipsy site being located in Baginton, this a small village with few amenities and would not be able to cope with a large gipsy site and the village community would suffer very badly from them being sited there. The property values will diminish.

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I strongly object to a gipsy site being located in the Bagington village, this a small village with few amenities and would not be able to cope with a large gipsy site.

I have had experience of these people and the village community would suffer very badly from them being sited there.

I don't need to explain all the other things they do, you already are fully aware of what these people are like.

The property values will diminish overnight.

I do have family living in Bagington.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55560

Received: 29/07/2013

Respondent: Arthur Poolton

Representation Summary:

Green Belt - should remain so.
Impact on elderly/retired residents. History of adverse impact on public house in close proximity.
Impact on property value and local investment.
No shops, school, surgery, police station or other facilities for support.
Impact on landscape.
Other more worthy causes for public money.

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I would like to express my objection at the proposed traveller site in baginton, For the following reasons the area is green belt and farm land and should stay that way /the village is made up of a lot of elderly and retired people who would have little or no protection from the crime and violence associated with these sites /for example the site is opposite to the Baginton Oak pub and we all know to well what happened to the people running the Bull Butcher on the road to princethorpe when a traveller site was set up opposite the pub they where terrorised and had to close down and leave. Also the value of our properties will fall and no one will want to invest in the gateway with a traveller site on its door step. Baginton also has no shops, school, doctors, local police station, or any other facilitates to support these people. All of these sites very soon become a dumping ground and a blight on the landscape one only has to look at the site on Siskin Drive where the facilities that were built have been vandalised and boarded up all at the expense of the rate and tax payers.I would like to think that the money i pay in rates and taxes could be used for better and more suitable projects that will improve and enhance our community rather than destroy our entire way of a peaceful life in a rural setting.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55561

Received: 19/07/2013

Respondent: Mr Mike Arnold

Representation Summary:

This development would overwhelm the amenities in the village. There is already a shortage of school places for local children. With other major developments planned for the locality it will undoubtedly result in the demise of a pleasant village environment.

Would also significantly decrease local property values.

Such a development in this area is inappropriate and unwanted.

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I wish to register my objection to the above proposal.

Baginton is a small village community and this development would overwhelm the amenities in the village.There is already a shortage of school places for local children and although I am to old by a long way to be affected it is of great concern to me because of my grand children who live in the area.

There are already other major developments planned for the locality and any further development would undoubtedly result in the demise of a pleasant village environment.

The proposed development would also result in a significant decrease in local property values as evidenced by similar developments elsewhere.

I feel very strongly that such a development in this area is inappropriate and unwanted.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55574

Received: 28/07/2013

Respondent: Melanie Whyles

Representation Summary:

Proposal is on green belt land and government aim is to protect it from inappropriate development.
Will affect 70 year old rural business and businesses that they trade with.
3 sites already within a few miles is not fair and contrary to even distribution of sites.
Location policy is that sites should be close to schools, doctors etc. No school in village and children have to be bussed for an hour's travelling to Kenilworth where there are not enough places for existing children let alone another 30 (also poses issues with bus transport and limited places). Have to go to Coventry for doctors and hospital.
Contrary to noise policy as opposite entrance to airport and at end of runway.
Policy is that there should be safe access to the road network; roads are narrow and very busy. Access may become dangerous.
Access from village on foot on road or verge unsuitable for push chairs and could be very dangerous for lone children.
Site for 15 pitches would destroy village.
Wouldn't buy house next to a traveller site; questions claim that prices not affected.
Questions whether prospective occupiers at Gateway are aware.
Site is not suitable. Travellers will not be welcome and village will become a "Meriden".

Full text:

To Whom this concern,
I am writing to you with my concerns about the proposed travellers site on site map reference G107, land at Stoneleigh road in Baginton village.
My objections to this site are as follows;


1) The land that is proposed for the travellers site is on green belt land, and the government aims stated that green belt land should be protected from inappropriate development.

2) It will be affecting a rural business that has been established for over 70 years ,in turn affecting all businesses with whom they conduct trade .

3) We as a village already have three traveller sites within a few miles therefore adding this site is not fair and goes against the even distribution of traveller sites within Warwickshire.

4) It is stated that the sites should be close to schools, doctors etc, we don't have a school within the village and have to bus our children into Kenilworth which is a hour traveling every morning and afternoon. There are not enough places in Kenilworth schools for the existing children let alone having to take on potentially another 30 children. It would also pose issues with bus transport as there are limited places. We as a village travel into Coventry for doctors and hospitals.

5) A site straight opposite the entrance to a airport and at the end of the run way also goes against the councils policy 'Avoiding areas where there is the potential for noise and other disturbances'.

6) The councils development plan states that there should be safe access to the road network, the roads are narrow and very busy and therefore access to any traveller site may become dangerous for the travellers when they move sites frequently.

7) Access to the village on foot from the proposed site would be along the road or grass verge . this is unsuitable for pushchairs and could be very dangerous for lone children.

8)Having a site with 15 pitches would destroy our village .

9) You stated that there is no evidence that having a traveller site near our property would affect the selling price. Would you by a house next to a travellers site, I wouldn't.

10) With the Gateway being given the go head are the perspective businesses and companies that will bring in lots off jobs to the area aware that they may need extra security .



As you can see from the list above proposed site G107 is not suitable.
The travellers will not be made welcome within the village, Baginton will become a 'Meriden'.

Thank you for taking the time to read my objections, I will look forward to your response.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55589

Received: 20/07/2013

Respondent: J H & A M Crabtree

Representation Summary:

Totally inappropriate in this location and request the Council reject this site.

Full text:

We wish to register my objections to the proposal to locate a Travellers site at Bagington in the area currently occupied by Smiths Nurseries - Reference GT-07.
We feel it will be totally inappropriate in this location and request the Council to reject to proposal for this site.
Yours sincerely

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55596

Received: 28/07/2013

Respondent: Robert Lillis

Representation Summary:

Object to plans for Gypsy traveller site in Baginton Village. There are already three sites in surrounding areas and the plans are totally inappropriate to the Village and Green Belt. There are not enough facilities to cope with increased number of people in the village and the impact to the rural area would be unacceptable.

Full text:


Please accept this as an objection to the new plans for the Gypsy traveller site in Baginton Village. There are already three site in surrounding areas and the plans are totally inappropriate to the Village and Green Belt. There are not enough facilities in the area to cope with the increase number of people in the village and the impact to the rural area would be unacceptable

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55622

Received: 28/07/2013

Respondent: Clive Hoddinott

Representation Summary:

Proposed site is wholly inappropriate for following reasons.

Size of site will make it a dominant feature in Baginton, dramatically increasing village population without increasing amenities.

A significant number of places will be required at Baginton catchment area schools, where children are often not able to get their first choice. Not appropriate to increase child places.

Perceived link between gypsy/traveller sites and crime will cause dramatic drop in property values in the village.

Combined with Coventry & Warwickshire GATEWAY, this is too much development too quickly, resulting in strained community relations and reduction in quality of life for gypsy/travellers and villagers.

Full text:

Gypsy and Traveller site proposed in Baginton

This site is wholly innapropriate for the following reasons :

The size of this site will result in it becoming a dominant feature within Baginton, dramatically increasing the size of the village population without increasing the supply of amenities.

There will be a significant number of children requiring places at the Baginton catchment area schools. Baginton children are, even now, often not able to get their first choice - the school within the catchment area. It is not appropriate to increase the number of child places.

The link between gypsy/traveller sites and crime is hotly debated, however its mere perception will cause the value of property in the village to decrease dramatically.

Combined with the Coventry and Warwickshire gateway, this is too much development far too quickly for a small community. The result of this development will be strained community relations and a reduction in quality of life for both the gypsy and travellers taking residence at the site, and the current village inhabitants.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55673

Received: 26/07/2013

Respondent: M Thompson

Representation Summary:

Site is unsuitable as not within easy reach of the local facilities eg schools, doctors, main roads etc.

Three other Traveller sites within a small radius of this site creates too much concentration in one small area and not an even 'distributed across the District'. This concentration will have a definite detrimental effect on the residents of Baginton including the devaluation of property etc.

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Re: Gypsy & Traveller Site Options - Ref GT07 Stoneleigh Road, Baginton - OBJECTION
Dear Sirs,
I wish to register my objection to the proposed Gypsy & Traveller Site GT07 as it is not a suitable site for this type of development, not being within easy reach of the local facilities that you state are necessary - eg schools, doctors, main roads etc.
There are already 3 other Traveller sites within a small radius of this site & this makes it too much concentration in one small area - therefore definitely not 'distributed across the District'.
This concentration of sites will ultimately have a definite detrimental effect on the residents of Baginton including the devaluation of property etc.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55686

Received: 26/07/2013

Respondent: Styvechale and District Resident Association

Representation Summary:

The site will have an adverse impact on important features of the natural and historic environment; and cannot be integrated into the landscape without harming the character of the village and wider area.

A traveller site will detract from the Coven Tree Oak and Roman Lunt Fort adversely affecting tourism in the village.

Site will adversely impact the village due to noise, litter, vandalism and an increase in burglary and theft which will harm the character of the area. Have personal experience of the burglaries, thefts and anti-social behaviour such sites creates.

Residents feel threatened by the adverse implications of a gypsy and traveller site so close to their homes.

Full text:

I write to object to the proposal to create sites for gypsy/traveller people on the edge of Baginton Village. This site will not meet the your own requirements of

* Avoiding areas where there could be adverse impact on important features of the natural and
historic environment; and,
* Sites which can be integrated into the landscape without harming the character of the area

Baginton is a small residential village which is both picturesque and historic. It includes the Coven Tree Oak said to have given rise to the name of nearby Coventry. It also has the Roman Lunt Fort which like the oak is a tourist attraction. A traveller site will detract from these attractions and adversely affect tourism in the village. Also the site will have an adverse impact on a pretty quiet village with the known associations of noise, litter, vandalism and the increase in burglary and theft which accompanies such people, all of these known associations with gypsy traveller population will harm the character of the area.

I am the chair of the Styvechale and District Residents Association which represents 3500 homes in the south of Coventry. We feel threatened by the adverse implications of a gypsy traveller site so close to our own homes. As a Warwickshire headteacher whose school had some vacant land adjacent to our site which was invaded by travellers on a number of occasions, I have personal experience of the burglaries and thefts and anti-social behaviour such close proximity creates. Please reconsider this location.

Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55687

Received: 26/07/2013

Respondent: Christine Howard

Representation Summary:

Absolutely outraged. Area is proposed for future development already. Do not want a traveller site. Why do travellers' need a permanent site? There are caravan sites around our country that are available at a daily fee. Not a good move for community that, at the moment attracts professionals to the area.

Full text:

We are absolutely outraged that this could ever be considered. This is an area that is proposed for future development already. We do not want a traveller site. If this community are travellers why do they need a permanent site? There are many caravan sites around our country that are available at a daily fee. This is not a good move for our community that, at the moment attracts professionals to the area.