GTalt01 Brookside Willows, Banbury Road (green)

Gtalt01
I make the following comments on this site.
* It has previously been granted planning permission as a touring caravan site which is a similar use in many respects to the proposed use as a gypsy and traveller site for permanent residence, and therefore with careful adaption it can conceivably be suitable for the proposed purpose.
* Re-engineering of the highway has been completed already allowing the site to be established quickly to help deal with the need identified.
* With appropriate screening this site can be established without causing a high visual impact. This is particularly important when considering the historic setting of Warwick Castle and also that this route into historic Warwick is not compromised.
* There is access on foot into Warwick which offers a range of services and amenities, adding to the site's sustainability, however the footpath would need to be improved to provide pushchair and wheel chair access.

GT15
I object to this site being considered as a gypsy and traveller site, for the following reasons:
* Whilst sight lines appear adequate, constructing as safe access for large articulated vehicles onto the very busy Europa Way will be expensive.
* It is proposed that Europa Way will be widened into a dual carriageway. This is likely to reduce the usable area of the proposed site.
* The establishment of vehicular access and hard-standings for park homes and the storage of touring caravans with require the removal of significant amounts of the existing vegetation. This will open up views into the site from both the historic footpath from Bishop's Tachbrook to Warwick and also from the proposed Country Park, south of Harbury Lane. This will create negative visual impacts across the rural landscape of the Tachbrook Valley.
* There will be an unknown impact on the ecology of the Tachbrook which is an important wildlife corridor linking with the Avon.

Alternative Options

GT05
I believe this site should be removed from any further consideration as a site for development as a permanent gypsy and traveller site, for the following reasons.
* A safe access cannot be constructed from the Banbury Road onto the site. This is a fast road with adequate site lines and is has a poor record for accidents.
* There is not adequate access on foot to village amenities.
* The owner is known to be unwilling to sell and I do not support compulsory purchase in these circumstances, for the reasons given below.
* This site has high landscape value according the resent WCC Landscape Ecology and Geology report completed on behalf of the District Council in support of the New Local Plan process and therefore it would be wrong for this to be developed
* The site is highly visible from a long section of Banbury Road and also Mallory Road
* There are potential negative impacts on the listed Tachbrook Hill Farm House and also Greys Mallory house.


GT06
I also believe this site should be removed from any further consideration as a gypsy and traveller site.
* It is rated as amber and therefore has a number of unresolved issues associated with it.
* Both the owner of the proposed site, and the owner of the adjacent site that could provide access are known to be unwilling to sell. Therefore compulsory purchase would be required which I object to in principle for the reasons given below but also because CPO would be a long and lengthy route to acquisition of the site, delaying significantly the delivery of the pitches required.
* The proposed site has a very open aspect and therefore would create a visual impact on the route into historic Warwick
* There is no suitable access onto the site. The creation of the access will exacerbate visual impact and require the removal of a significant length of hedgerows damaging the natural habitat for animals and plants.
* There is no access on foot to key services and amenities. The nearest bus stop is 1/2 mile away but there is not footpath meaning residents would have to walk to the bus stop along a busy road. Therefore this site is not sustainable.
Compulsory Purchase
I object to the use of a CPO to acquire any site against the owner's wishes, for the following reasons:
* The CPO process is long and protracted. This will lead to a long delay in making the necessary pitches available.
* It seems to me that it is immoral, oppressive and draconian that a private owner of a piece of land can be forced to sell that land to the district council so that it can then be sold onto a landlord for commercial gain. CPO should be reserved only for infrastructure projects that are critical for a region or sub region.
Proposed Operating Model
* Any site that is delivered for permanent use by gypsy and travellers should either be operated by the district council or a specialist housing association. The district's intension sell sites onto private landlords for their operation is a high risk strategy and is not acceptable, because the resolution of any poor practices or planning breaches would be long and protracted and would lead to tension arising will the local settled community and this would undermine the district's objectives.

The policies set out in the March 2014 Preferred Options should be refined to improve the decision making process and to help towards arriving at a successful outcome - and one that can be seen as "sound" when subject to Examination in Public.

Policy 1 - to distribute the sites evenly across the District.
This is not only in the interests of the existing settled communities, but more importantly of the G & T family groups themselves.
They will benefit, from not being "bunched " in the southern area which covers only a fifth of the District. G & T groups should not be put in a position where they are in competition with each other for services, schooling or business opportunities.
Most of the proposed sites are remote from Coventry, Kenilworth and northern section of the Fosse Way where much of their traditional activities have been centred.

Policy 2 - only one site should be allocated to any given parish. This make sense in terms of acceptance by the local community, and encouraging the possibilities for positive social contacts with the newcomers. Local services and resources like schools and doctors surgeries, have a much better chance of coping if only one G & T group has to be taken care of.

Policy 3 - sites to be limited to between 5 and 7 pitches - original government advice was 5 to 15 pitches per site, but in para 2.1.2 the report states that "advice has been amended and the lower end of this scale is now recommended". However the Preferred Options ignores this policy by listing 13 of the 15 "preferred"sites to take 15 pitches.

Considering these 3 policies and applying them to the Preferred Options, the following conclusions emerge:-

2.1 Only one site to be in the parish of Bishop's Tachbrook. In this case GTalt01 Brookside Willows is the least worst but should be limited to 5 pitches.

2.2 It is difficult to understand why GT06 at Park Farm is designated AMBER - it is flat and could be easily accessed from the M40 slip road - so if Gtalt01 fails, then this site should be the next in line for this parish.

3.1 The possible selection of GT04 should not be contingent on the football club being relocated. It is highly questionable whether the football club would be better off on a new site - there are many strong reasons for not moving it. But the point here is that the original GT04 meets many of the criteria in para 6; and within that larger extent a suitable site could be identified, probably with access onto the Fosse.

4.1 GT08 in Cubbington should be reinstated as GREEN and "preferred". It's on previously developed land and meets nearly all the criteria.

5.1 Likewise GT01 at Siskin Drive should be reinstated. In the event that Gateway does get the go-ahead, a condition must be that that this large area must provide G & T site as an alternative to GT01.

6.1 At least one small site has to be found in the green belt in the west of the District - see Policies 1 and 2 above. But GT19 looks wrong for reasons of access and proximity of local businesses- and should be regraded as RED.


Site Size

It has become clear through the consultation period that each pitch on a designated site should be sufficient to allow for at least 2 caravans, parking and turning space for several vehicles and outside washing /toilet facilities. The area quoted is 500 sq. m.per pitch. In terms of this space requirement and the noise and activity that will arise, it is understandable that the recommendation is for small sites. The target should therefore be to select sites for 5 -7 pitches rather than 10 to 15.


Conclusion

For WDC to plan for 5 sites spread around the District @ 5 pitches each. To allow for 31 pitches post 2021, one other alternative site for future development to be listed OR 2/3 of the 5 sites to be earmarked for expansion up to 7 pitches.

I am responding to the consultation on gypsy and traveller sites. My response is focused on the sites nearest to where I live (Bishops Tachbrook) as I can respond more knowledgeably on these.

GT05 Tachbrook Hill Farm (alternative site) - This location is entirely unsuitable for development as it will ruin the ruin the rural environment that, once lost, cannot be regained. The land is good agricultural land and therefore should be used for such purposes, with less good farming land used for development where appropriate. The access to this site is too close to a junction that is already problematic in terms of accidents, which will only be aggravated.

GT15 Europa Way (preferred site) - This site would result in dangerous access to Europa Way and it is less well suited to offering proper facilities/amenities.

GTalt01 Brookside Willows (preferred site) - This site appears to be reasonably well suited to the proposed development as it has already been approved for a caravan site and is closer to towns which are better placed to absorb the demand on amenities. The infrastructure is already in place which makes this a sensible option.

GT06 Park Farm/Spinney Farm (alternative site) - This site is too close to an important local tourist attraction, Warwick Castle, and is unsuitable as it may detract from the appeal of this historical site. It would also ruin the rural environment in this area.

I hope you will take these comments into consideration.

I strongly wish to object to the proposed number of Gypsy & Traveller sites/pitches proposed for this area.
Why this end of town?? Why should we pay for hard-standing, toilets and showers (not to mention the clearing up after them) from our rates? What do they pay themselves?
On Warwick Gates, we are continuously harassed by these people for various jobs that "they think need doing on our properties" for cash in hand. Who monitors this for tax purposes by the way?
Last week, I was continuously harassed by these travellers. As an elderly widow I felt very vulnerable. Eventually I rang the police.
With what we have to endure in this area, I think we should have a rates reduction. However, the attitude appears to be, "Pay up and shut up."
Also, the amount of houses to be built, concreting over our beautiful countryside is a disgrace! Always, always, it has to be the South of Leamington. How about Cubbington, Lillington or Kenilworth??
I strongly object to the following proposed sites:
1. GT15- Land to East of Europa Way
2. GT04- Harbury Lane
3. GT05 - Land at Tachbrook Hill Farm, Bishop's Tachbrook- (WDC Alternative site)
4. GTalt01 - Brookside Willows, Banbury Rd

GT05 Land at Tachbrook Hill Farm, Banbury Road (WDC Alternative Site)

* Close to M40 and A452 with accompanying noise pollution and access issues.
* Already difficulty to exit village on A52
* Flooding issues on Mallory Road
* Proximity to Village Incompatible with wanting to live apart from settled community.
* Small village facilities-part time surgery, single form entry primary school
* Visual impact on area
* Can school facilitate the children and any special needs alongside the new housing development
* Field floods
* Noise generated from site
* Main road into village already dangerous
* In 1992 all BT residents were compensated for noise pollution due to siting of M40. GT05 is closer to M40 than BT village. By the precedent set for compensation this makes the site unsuitable for Caravans due to noise. A452 is a main arterial route to M40(s) and to Gaydon Site from Leamington /Warwick making this an extremely busy road especially during morning and evening rush hour.
* Totally unsuitable. Good agricultural land. Will have developmental impact on the approach to the village.
* Exit onto the lane and or main road will be dangerous. Too close proximity to houses.
* Photographic evidence supplied of flooding
* Too much of a vast open space
* Compulsory purchase is unfair in order for the G&T community to operate the site as a business.
* Busy main road surrounding the site.
* No mains set up
* No footpath to school/ docs etc.
* Not suitable for business use.
* Busy junction
* School and Local GP surgery already oversubscribed
* Visual Impact
* Objection - Dangerous Junction
* Not a great entrance to the village
* Only 10 minute walk from Oakley Wood (via wide verge) and opposite guide dogs breeding centre, so not a good idea
* Accident blackspot
* Water logged running across the road
* Visual impact on entering village.
* Compulsory purchase would be required
* Cost to taxpayer
* Objection - subject to flooding
* Objections - adjacent to very busy Banbury road
* Adjacent to a very bad junction - many previous accidents

* North west corner subject to flooding
* Not a level site
* Very bad impact in visual amenity when travelling south on the Banbury road
* Objection - Hill Farm - Loss of visual impact on open county landscape
* Objection - site not suitable for business use.
* Objection - very close to extremely busy road and dangerous junction
* Most unsuitable site - Busy road junction
* Unpleasant vista entering the village
* Too close to village if site used as a business use site, noise would be a problem
* Doctors surgery only part time
* Can only be obtained by compulsory purchase
* Objection - risk of flooding
* Road access onto 2 busy roads which are already and accident blackspot
* Impact on environment-visual impact etc.
* A452 is a death trap. Pulling out of turning onto. There have been many fatalities at that junction and near it
* Dangerous turning into Village
* Visually damaging to our beautiful village
* Road to busy (Banbury Road)
* No footpaths, no bus route
* Reputation damage to our primary school
* As drivers drive towards the motorway on the A452 towards going onto junction 13, they increase their speed before going onto the slip road
* The access from the farmers drive there is a blind spot at the brow of the hill so very dangerous for pulling out of and turning into
* Visual impact for village would be horrendous
* Strongly object - makes an already junction more dangerous
* Adverse visual impact
* Not suitable for business use
* Prone to flooding
* Local school already over-subscribed and not footpath to village
* Compulsory purchase necessary
* Disturbance to guide dog breeding centre Oakley wood road and crematorium
* Land owner very reluctant to sell land - compulsory purchase would be a protracted process
* Strongly object because of impact on village approach
* Size out of proportion with village area
* Very dangerous road junction
* Impact on BT facilities - school surgery shop
* Flooding frequently
* Disastrous effect on rural landscape
* Need to compulsorily purchase Tachbrook (Hill Farm)
* Accidents and fatalities at this junction
* Too close to very busy roads
* accident prone junction

* site susceptible to flooding
* compulsory purchase required
* adverse visual impact on open countryside
* high negative impact on immediate area -oakley wood is protected
* concerned about impact on Guide Dog Breeding centre chose for is safe location for breeding and quietness
* compulsory purchase would be required
* flooding from field running through gardens onto the road
* flooding field and running across the road
* objection - visual impact on entering the village
* should be left for farming
* already hazardous junction - accident waiting to happen
* eyesore for the village entrance
* liable for flooding
* accident blackspot
* local school is cannot accept more children especially with special needs
* Oppose - impact on countryside
* Mallory road like a racetrack now -more would be out of order
* Business use would destroy visual amenity
* Site not suitable for business use
* Does not have any connection to services to provide sustainability (sewage/ water etc)

GT06 Land at Park Farm, Spinney Farm (WDC Alternative Site)
* Would harm the rural buffer zone and destroy the visual amenity on the approach to Warwick
* Severely restricts access for the owner of park farm to his remaining land
* Proximity to major roads A452 and A425 with accompanying road noise pollution and access issues
* Visual impact on entrance to historic Warwick
* Already been used for construction company for road alterations
* ?compulsory purchase expensive
* Visual impact on countryside
* Compulsory purchase necessary and would be resisted (probably)
* Adverse effect on viability of the farm business
* Adverse visual impact on the countryside
* Owner not willing to sell - expense of compulsory purchase
* Objections - access to busy road
* A good alternative - better than village
* Which school would the children attend? BT would it cope alongside new housing development
* Is this site set for facilities needed by Gypsies and Travellers
* Adjacent to very bust roads
* With Barwood application for the Asps, includes schools etc, surely this site (and Brookside) would have less impact on village and amenities.
* As an alternative, better than GT05
* Easy access to Leamington
* Road access onto A425
* Close to other proposed site GT01
* Access to schools in Warwick Leamington
* My second preference but access onto busy road
* Impact on rural landscape and approach to Warwick Castle tourist attraction
* Compulsory purchase required
* No Bus route
* No access to facilities
* Park Farm ought to be "preferred" and Europa way, "alternative" (x2)

GT15 Land to east of Europa Way (WDC Preferred Site)
* Access onto Europa Way would be dangerous
* BT would have to serve the community but capacity at school is questionable
* Doctors surgery is aleady under pressure
* No bus route into Bishops Tachbrook Warwick or Leamington
* GT15 is opposite busy trunk feeder
* BT school and Surgery are already under pressure.
* Minimal visual impact
* Not suitable. Floods regularly
* Access onto and off v fast road
* Heavily wooded - no facilities
* Steep sloping ground
* Road access would need improving
* Second preferred site over GTalt01
* Minimal visual impact - well screened
* Access would appear to cause problems
* No compulsory purchase required
* Busy road
* Only small site and therefore more sites needed (no doubt in Tachbrook)
* No pavements
* On motorway feeder
* Not on bus route
* On busy road accompanying road noise and pollution and access issues
* Concerns over flooding and water contamination
* Small manageable site
* Closer to urban area for employment services education and health
* Would require clearing woodland
* After Brookside Willows, the most suitable site
* Screen from road
* Close to Leamington for doctors etc
* Land owned by Council
* Busy road access already an accident hazard site.
* Trees would have to be felled increasing flooding

* No pavements on Europa Way or access to public transport on foot hence the nearest facilities are not accessible.
* Very busy main road access
* Land floods
* No pavements/ public transport
* Obviously some trees will have to be felled therefore not so well screened
* Well screened. Minimal visual impact
* Busy road
* No site set up.
* The crazy option!! Road access and fast main Europa Way would need traffic calming measures
* Already owned by the council
* Already owned by the council
* Reasonable screening and access
* Low visual impact
* Already owned by Council

GTalt01 Brookside Willows, Banbury Road (WDC Preferred Site)
* Ideal location well screened
* Site already part prepared
* Good road access
* Needs a safe pedestrian footpath into Warwick
* No immediate neighbours
* Infrastructure already in place
* Well away from main road
* Screened
* Preferred site
* Good access to site already there
* Easy access to Warwick Town by Public transport/ on foot
* Less traffic that other main roads locally
* Reused ground - no flooding
* Good site
* Planning for Caravan Site anyway: minimal difference
* Facilities already in existence
* Road access, screening etc. in place
* No compulsory purchase necessary
* Minimum development needed for occupation
* Already partially developed
* Able to be well screened to minimise visual impact
* Preferred - ( least worst)
* Set back off road
* Cars have to slow because of T/ light approach - safer option
* Planning permission approved for a caravan park
* More suitable that some of the alternatives
* Well set back from the road
* Was originally well screened - trees can be replanted.
* Problem entering Warwick over bridge
* Very Close to Warwick parkland - will there be plans put in use regarding access from this site to the park?
* When this site was being used for Landfill, vehicles turning right into it presented considerable danger to other vehicles travelling towards Warwick. Road is even busier now of course. The reality is that drivers do not take care as the go around the bend in the road and being on down slope braking distances are increased.
* Concerns over proximity to water what is the direction of flow?
* Need to overcome contamination issues
* Visual impact entering historic Warwick
* Already designated as a site for caravans
* Well screened from road with trees
* Meets 1/2 the number of pitches required
* Preferred site: already on main road
* Set away from people already homed
* No major impact on surrounding area
* This makes sense: far away from main road not to be seen and already Planned as a caravan park.
* Preferred site as long a screening is maintained
* Basic work already completed
* Reasonable road access
* Access to Warwick Castle Park would need to be controlled
* This is the least worst options
* Access and facilities already there.
* Preferred option:-site partially developed. Has independent access. No major impact on surroundings
* Already partly developed
* Discreet
* Will not devalue the surrounding area
* Well screen
* Has specific road access
* Already partially developed
* Preferable However!! If site on Harbury Lane is passed, then there will be 2 sites affecting/ impacting Warwick Gates
* Preferred: Facilities already in place. Road access is in place and screening
* Most suitable site
* Best access ( and safest)
* Quiet location and screen from road.
* Good access and screening
* Already partly developed
* Established infrastructure screened and well shielded and safe
* No 1` preferred
* Preferred site. Infrastructure already exists
* Good road junction

Please note my objections and further comments regarding the siting of pitches, etc, for Gypsy and Traveller families at the following locations:
1. GT04- Harbury Lane
* Objection to yet more tax payers money paying for the a relocation of Leamington Football Club
* Very remote from any main facilities
* No pedestrian access - no amenities within walking distance

2. GT15- Land to East of Europa Way
* Pollution risk: Located by the banks of the Tachbrook, as this proposed site could be used as a place of work, there are contamination risks to the environment
* Access onto Europa Way would be dangerous- busy, very fast trunk feeder road
* Busy road would cause noise and air pollution to site
* No bus route to nearby towns and villages
* No pavements- unsuitable as very fast road
* Nearest schools already under pressure
* Land floods regularly
* Steep, sloping ground
* Only a small site, therefore more would be needed
* Tree felling would be required- not environmentally friendly
* Visual impact on route into "Historic Royal Leamington Spa"
* Would be unfair to develop this site and GT04- negative impact on Warwick Gates

3. GTalt01 - Brookside Willows, Banbury Rd
* Would need a safe pavement for walking into Warwick for nearby facilities/ bus routes
* Already has planning/facilities for a caravan site
* Not ideal, but more suitable than others
* Need to overcome contamination issues


4. GT05 - Land at Tachbrook Hill Farm, Bishop's Tachbrook- (WDC Alternative site)
* Prone to flooding
* Accident blackspot- Adjacent to road junction with history of road accidents
* Visual impact on entering the village
* Oversubscribed GP practice and school
* Unsuitable for business use

Additionally, when making the final decision, please can it be taken into consideration that with the vast amount of housing that is to take place South of Leamington and Warwick, that it would be extremely unfair for one community/ area to have more than one G&T site impacting on it, ie: Warwick Gates and Whitnash. These communities already have major housing developments having been granted planning permission very recently by certain political local Councillors, plus a Solar Farm at Bishop's Tachbrook as well as housing. The positive schooling of non-traveller children also needs to be considered.
Therefore it would be more suitable for chosen sites to be several miles apart, impacting on the North and not just the South of Leamington/Warwick, perhaps in areas not earmarked for vast housing developments.....

As a resident of Bishops Tachbrook we have kept a close eye on the proposals for gypsy and traveller sites in the area, particularly those within the parish boundaries.

The two 'preferred' sites appear to be the most suitable for the following reasons:

GTalt01, Brookside Willows, Banbury Road.
* has planning for a caravan site (therefore utilising a site for the original purpose)
* is screened from the main road and will therefore afford some privacy from those staying there
* has easy access to Warwick (including doctors, dentist, schools, shops etc - all of which are walking distance along existing pathways)
* already has a great deal of the infrastructure required in place (including excellent access from the main road)

GT15, Land at Europa Way.
* Council owned land (no cost of purchase)
* Utilising land which is currently unused and of no agricultural value.
* Close to Warwick and its facilities (including doctors, dentist, schools, shops etc)
* Small manageable site
* Has natural screening from road

The 'alternative' sites are not very practical or desirable for the following reasons:

GT05, Tachbrook Hill Farm, Mallory Road.
* Adjacent to very bad junction (already very difficult to turn onto the A452 at peak times)
* Next to a bad section of road (several accidents have occurred there)
* Would require building on good agricultural land
* Would stretch village amenities (shop, school, doctors etc)
* Limited amenities in Bishops Tachbrook
* No existing pathways to closest amenities
* Would be potentially built next to a proposed housing development
* Land would have to be purchased - information to date suggests that the land owner does not want to sell and would therefore require costly 'compulsory purchase'
* Limited natural screening from either roads or existing housing
* Land has tendency to flood close to Mallory Road

GT06, Land at Park Farm/Spinney Farm.
* Would require building on good agricultural land
* Limited/no natural screening from either roads or existing housing
* No existing pathways to closest amenities (Warwick)

To conclude, the current 'preferred' sites within the Bishops Tachbrook parish boundaries would be far more viable than those identified as 'alternative'.

A practical approach must be taken when deciding on the intended sites to minimise the impact of any development on the environment, agricultural land, existing communities, local infrastructure etc whilst providing viable sites for travellers and gypsy's.

After careful consideration of the proposed Approved Sites for the location of a Gypsy and Traveller Site in the Bishops Tachbrook/Warwick area, it is obvious to me that the most appropriate site is Brookside Willows on the Banbury Road.

I understand the site has current Planning Permission for a Touring Caravan Site and it is ideally suited for access to all amenities in Warwick Town. The site is well screened by woodland, giving the Travellers suitable privacy, and certain infrastructure, such as sewerage and water supply, is already nearby.
The vehicular access is wide, has excellent visibility and sufficient space for the movement of towed caravans.

I am aware that Travellers prefer a nomadic lifestyle, but it is also important that they feel part of a community and it is obviously our responsibility to provide the facilities they need. Out of all the Preferred Sites in this area, Brookside Willows is the best placed location for them to make a home.

I therefore recommend that you provide a suitable Traveller Site at Brookside Willows as part of your Local Plan.

Thank you for providing an opportunity to comment on the emerging Plan. This letter will focus on the proposal off Banbury Road adjacent to Warwick Castle Park.

My consideration and response is based on the expectation there has been a proper assessment of the significance of heritage assets affected, including their settings ; and the proposals support the delivery of sustainable development in accordance with the policies in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), with one of the core dimensions being the protection and enhancement of the historic environment .

Site GTalt01 Brookside Willows, Banbury Road (4.7 ha 10 pitches)

The Brookside Willows site is situated close to Warwick Castle Park which is included on the English Heritage Register of Historic Parks and Gardens at grade I. The Park is also a component of the Warwick Conservation Area.

The setting of the Park to the east is a rural one. The Park's perimeter drive and associated planting (the Long Thins) provides some screening from the Banbury Road, but at the same time the planting was deliberately left thin enough to allow the surrounding countryside to be appreciated and embodied as a part of its setting.

Where the drive crossed the lake known as New Waters it ran close to the road with direct views across it to an extension of New Waters, now the site of Brookside Willows. There is little doubt that it was intended to be/was an extension of the lake, and despite the subsequent land tipping and pollution is still recognisable as such. This supports the argument that Brookside Willows forms part of the setting of the park and contributes to its significance.

However the degree of harm to the significance of the affected heritage assets from the Gypsy and Traveller site proposal has yet to be clearly determined.

I note your policy commitment (PO3 Criteria for assessing sites) to consider proposals to develop land for use as Gypsy and Traveller Sites against the impact on heritage assets and their setting. Unfortunately there does not appear to be evidence that such a thorough, objective and appropriate assessment has been undertaken in relation to The Brookside Willows site, mindful of the national significance of the Grade 1 Castle Park and Conservation Area.

As the relative impact on the significance of the affected heritage assets has not been established, the case has not been made for the allocation in accordance with the provisions of the NPPF.

English Heritage is concerned about the suitability of the site and the potential harm to the significance of the Grade I Registered Park and Conservation Area. The national significance of the Park needs to be conserved and we would strongly encourage consideration of the numerous other potential sites as an alternative.

Without prejudice to the above matter of principle, where adverse impacts are unavoidable and justified, in accordance with the NPPF, the Plan should consider how that harm might be reduced and any residual harm mitigated . Such initiatives need to be fully justified and evidenced to ensure that such measures are successful in reducing identified harm.

I have been made aware of the proposals for the Barford area, Warwick and wish to comment as follows :

Site ref GT12 This site has a number of dangers and difficulties for Travellers.

1. A long narrow site with difficult access for vans and trailers.
2. Adjacent to the A429, a very busy road with fast traffic, 60 mph limit. This section is the new Barford bypass.
3. Very close to the junction for Barford village and the road to Leamington Spa which is difficult and busy now.
4.Very few local services are available in Barford. No Doctor, no Dentist, no service station. No Secondary School and no shops except the community store in the village hall.
5.The land is prime agricultural land producing good grazing.

The proposed site ref: GTalt12 is very close to GT12 and poses all of the above problems for travellers.

I think a better safer site is on the old A41 , now A4100 Banbury Road at the Asps Warwick. If it has been selected I don't have the reference number. The site seems to have planning for caravans but remains undeveloped for many months now. It is close to Warwick with its many facilities.

I do hope you will consider my comments and let me have your acknowledgement.

Whilst I understand the need for these pitches, I object to Site GT12 Westham Lane as it does not comply with your own criteria on page 13 of the Preferred Options document where it states "the council has applied consistent criteria".

1. Access is not safe in any way. It is situated alongside the very busy A429 (Barford bypass) with a speed limit of 60 mph. Pedestrians and potential schoolchildren would have to cross this road to get access to the village. This road unfortunately has a history of too many serious accidents, some fatal.
2. Provision of utilities would be expensive, not cost effective
3. The physical aspect of this site would be extremely detrimental as it is situated on the main trunk road from historic Warwick to the Cotswolds, a very popular tourist route.
4. Integration into the landscape would be very difficult and the natural environment around the pretty River Avon would be destroyed.
5. There is no doctor's surgery nearby.

A much more obvious choice would be GTalt01 Brookside Willows.
It is still located at the edge of Warwick with all its advantages but
1. Is screened form the Banbury Road
2. Has a good and safe access already built
3. Safe pedestrian access to town
4. Choice of good schools, surgeries and transport readily available
5. A pleasant environment and no issues with noise (either way).
6. It is a larger area and potentially could hold more pitches, making it more sense economically.

A longer term solution, surely, would be to provide larger G & T sites within the planning of new, larger mixed developments which will surely happen with the introduction of the Local Plan.
This makes sense both economically and from a planning point of view.

I am writing to OBJECT to the potential allocation of site GTalt01 (Brookside Willows Site, Banbury Road, Warwick) as a possible site for the Gypsy and Traveller community.

1. The site is wholly unsuitable for such use as according to the Environment Agency landfill database, the site has previously accepted material which is likely to be contaminated. The Environment Agency information confirms the site has in the past received both industrial and commercial waste, but most importantly, has received Special waste which is defined as "waste that has hazardous properties in the Special Waste Regulations 1996. Such properties may be flammable, irritant, toxic, harmful, carcinogenic or corrosive".
For the above reason alone, the site is not suitable for human habitation even on a temporary basis.

This fact was confirmed by Mr Dave Barber, WDC, to myself in an email dated 25 June 2013, in which he states "this was a former landfill site and is therefore contaminated land...... under these circumstances, the site is not suitable to be used as as gypsy/traveller site.... it is most unlikely that our position on this would change".

I understand that floating foundations has been mentioned to overcome the above but this would be extremely costly and surely would be uneconomical for 10 sites.

2. Banbury Road is one of the most important routes into Warwick town centre and provides historic views to the castle and St Mary's church in the town centre. The importance of this had been recognised in the most recent version of the local plan which preserved the area to the south and east of Banbury Road free from development. This is a recognition of the case made by English Heritage and others of the importance of this area to our heritage. What message would it send to people visiting Warwick that the first thing they encounter would be a gypsy and traveller site located in such a prominent position, in an area of considerable landscape and heritage importance? It seems an irrational proposal in the light of the council's decision to preserve the adjoining area free of development and the recommendation of the Heritage Consultative Committee to extend the Warwick Conservation Area to include this area.

I strongly OBJECT to the inclusion of the Brookside Willows Site as a potential gypsy and traveller site and would hope that the Warwick District Council will see sense and remove this from the sites under consideration.

I wish to oppose this proposed site for the following reasons:- Would harm the rural buffer zone and destroy the visual amenity on the approach to Warwick The partial development of the farm would seriously effect the viability of the farm as a business entity Adverse effect on the rural landscape and the approach to Warwick Castle tourist attraction The site is close to the m40 and A452 and this proposed development will add to the existing noise pollution and access issues

Re: Proposed Gypsy and Traveller Sites in Warwick District - Site GTalt01 (Brookside Willows Site, Banbury Road, Road)


I refer to the above site and write to register my objection to the proposed development of said land for the Gypsy and Traveller community as follows:

The site at Brookside Willows, Banbury Road, Warwick is unsuitable for the proposed use as it is a contaminated site. It has received both industrial and commercial waste. It is understood to have received special waste, which may be "flammable, irritant, toxic, harmful, carcinogenic or corrosive." As such, it is not fit for human habitation.

The Banbury Road site is on a busy road to the south of Warwick, which already suffers from considerable traffic delays. The traffic travels at speed on the steep hill and it would be a dangerous location for children crossing and for vehicles entering and leaving the site. Access to amenities (other than a secondary school) would require those residing on the proposed site to travel by vehicle over Castle Bridge and in to Warwick causing further delays and congestion.

The Banbury Road is recognised as an important historic route in to Warwick leading in to a conservation area. It is used by tourists and by nationally known companies with sites in the area. A Gypsy and Travellers site would be the first view such tourists and businessmen and women would have of Warwick.


I am extremely concerned about the safety of the actual site and the suitability of its location. I do not believe that it is suitable for a Gypsy and Traveller site.

I am a resident of Bishops Tachbrook and have been for some 16 years now living in Parsonage Close. I have attended many of the local action groups meetings in both Warwick and Bishops Tachbrook reference the proposed site for gypsies and travellers and would like to register my objection to the site at Bishops Tachbrook (GT05).
1. It is my belief that this site is unsuitable due to the strain it would put on the village facilities such as the primary school and doctors surgery, these sites already suffer badly with traffic at peak times.
2. I am also concerned about its locality at a junction that already has a history of road traffic accidents, i have witnessed the aftermath of a few of these myself.
3. It would also impact the visual amenity of the village when exiting or entering the village from the Banbury Road.
4. The site itself is also prone to flooding and i would expect that extensive alterations to the local drainage system would be necessary.
It is with some regret that i recommend the proposed site at Brookside Willows on the Banbury Road (GTalt01) I believe that although this is not ideal it has less impact overall as it,
1. Has safe and easy access to the main road network.
2. Already has an infrastructure in place regarding services and drainage.
3. Is already screened to prevent a visual impact to the local area.
4. Already has planning permission for similar use.
I believe that non of the 4 proposed sites are ideal, but I realise that there will have to be some facility provided for the gypsies and travellers by Warwick District Council.

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We are residents of Bishops Tachbrook and have been for 10 years. We have attended some of the local action groups meetings in both Warwick and Bishops Tachbrook around the proposed site for gypsies and travellers and would like to register our objections to the site at Bishops Tachbrook (GT05).
* It is our belief that this site is unsuitable due to the strain it would put on the village facilities such as the primary school and the part time doctor's surgery, these sites already suffer badly with traffic at peak times.
* We are also concerned about its locality at a busy junction that already has a history of road traffic accidents.
* It would also impact the visual amenity of the village when exiting or entering the village from the Banbury Road.
* The site itself is also prone to flooding. We are aware that flooding of back gardens at the top of the village is already an issue. We would expect that extensive alterations to the local drainage system would be necessary to safeguard all.
It is with some regret that we recommend the proposed site at Brookside Willows on the Banbury Road (GTalt01).
We believe that, although this is not idea, it has less impact overall as it-
1. Has safe and easy access to the main road network.
2. Already has an infrastructure in place regarding services and drainage.
3. Is already screened to prevent a visual impact to the local area.
4. Already has planning permission for similar use.
We believe that none of the 4 proposed sites are ideal, but realise there will have to be some facility provided for the gypsies and travellers by Warwick District Council.

We are residents of Bishops Tachbrook and have been for 10 years. We have attended some of the local action groups meetings in both Warwick and Bishops Tachbrook around the proposed site for gypsies and travellers and would like to register our objections to the site at Bishops Tachbrook (GT05).
* It is our belief that this site is unsuitable due to the strain it would put on the village facilities such as the primary school and the part time doctor's surgery, these sites already suffer badly with traffic at peak times.
* We are also concerned about its locality at a busy junction that already has a history of road traffic accidents.
* It would also impact the visual amenity of the village when exiting or entering the village from the Banbury Road.
* The site itself is also prone to flooding. We are aware that flooding of back gardens at the top of the village is already an issue. We would expect that extensive alterations to the local drainage system would be necessary to safeguard all.
It is with some regret that we recommend the proposed site at Brookside Willows on the Banbury Road (GTalt01).
We believe that, although this is not idea, it has less impact overall as it-
1. Has safe and easy access to the main road network.
2. Already has an infrastructure in place regarding services and drainage.
3. Is already screened to prevent a visual impact to the local area.
4. Already has planning permission for similar use.
We believe that none of the 4 proposed sites are ideal, but realise there will have to be some facility provided for the gypsies and travellers by Warwick District Council.

OBJECTION to the Gypsy and Travellers site GT05 Land at Tachbrook Hill Farm, Bishops Tachbrook

We are objecting to the above site on these grounds:

There are no footpaths to walk into the village. The road is a 50mph.

The Banbury Road is very fast road (50mph) with many accidents on the road and trying to turn from Mallory Road onto the Banbury Road in rush hours (AM and PM) is a nightmare. There would also be lots of noise from the Banbury Road and the M40 too.

In February 2014 Warwick District Council refused planning permission to the application W/13/1688 (Barwood Development) on the next field. This was due to the way the land lies that can be seen from Warwick Gates. The land is the same in the other field on Tachbrook Hill Farm and the same problems with there too.


We think that the best Gypsy and Travellers site are:

GT15 - Land east of Europa Way - This site is good as it was be protected from noise from the road by the trees and the entrance will be wider for caravan to get on and off.

Gtalt01 - Brookside Willows, Banbury Road - This site is good as it has permission for a caravan site already, there will be tree to protect from the noise from the road and the entrance is wider for caravan to get on and off.

PROPOSED GYPSY AND TRAVELLER SITES IN WARWICK

I am writing OBJECT to the potential allocation of site GTalt01(Brookside Willows Site, Banbury Road, Warwick) as a possible site for the Gypsy and Traveller community.

The site is wholly unsuitable for such use for the following reasons:

1. According the Environment Agency landfill database, this site has previously accepted material which is likely to be contaminated. The Environment Agency information confirms the site has in the past received both industrial and commercial waste, but most importantly, has received Special Waste which is defined as "waste that has hazardous properties and is defined in the Special Waste Regulations 1996. Such properties may be flammable, irritant, toxic, harmful, carcinogenic or corrosive".

For these reasons alone, the site is not suitable for human habitation even on a temporary basis.

2. This fact was confirmed by one of Warwick District Council's own Officers (Dave Barber) in an email dated 25th June 2013, in which it was stated "this was a former landfill site and is therefore contaminated...the site in not suitable as a gypsy and traveller site" and "we haven't included this site within our options for gypsies and travellers and it is most unlikely that our position on this would change."

3. Thirdly, Banbury Road is one of the most important routes into Warwick town centre and provides historic views to the castle and St. Mary's church in the town centre. What message would it sent to people visiting Warwick that the first thing they encounter would be a gypsy and traveller site located in such a prominent position.


I object to the inclusion of the Brookside Willows Site as a potential gypsy and traveller site and would hope that the Warwick District Council will see sense and remove this from the sites under consideration

I am writing to object to the possible allocation of site GTalt01 for gypsies and travellers as a permanent site for the Gypsy and Traveller community.

1. On 25th June 2013 WDC Officer Dave Barber wrote to Mrs Beatrix Law of Save Warwick on the this subject stating:
' this was a former landfill site and is therefore contaminated....the site is not suitable as a Gypsy & Traveller site. We have not included this site within our options for gypsies and travellers and it is most unlikely that our position on this would change.'
What has caused the WDC to do a complete 'volte face' from their position at the time of Mr Barber's letter?

2. The WDC in its current Local Plan has withdrawn the Gallows Hill site and the Asps site from the local plan. They mention the significant Heritage value of these two site in the Warwick and Warwick Castle landscape for so doing. Why if the these two sites have been excluded are they considering Brookside Willows which is adjacent to the two mentioned sites as suitable for a gypsy & traveller site?

3. The Environment Agency landfill database confirms that the site previously received both industrial and commercial waste and Special Waste ( which is waste with hazardous properties which may be toxic, flammable, carcinogenic, corrosive and an irritant.
Surely for these reasons the Brookside Willows is not suitable for human habitation?

4. Finally, the Banbury Road is the main entrance into Warwick from the South, and provides fine views of the historic town. What sort of message are we sending out to visitors to the area, by placing a gypsy and traveller site in such a prominent position?

For these reasons I object to the above proposed G & T site and sincerely hope the WDC will remove this site from their proposal

I understand from the web site, I can send an objection to this proposal in this format.

I object to the use of this area for a traveller site for the following reasons.

* I understand this is the site of an old refuse site. I was told the site has been cleared but could not be used for certain activities. I think residential use of any type on this area is inappropriate and sends the wrong message to the travelling community.
* Access to the site from the Banbury Road is fraught with difficulty. The road is very busy and vehicles travel at high speed. To cross traffic to access the park will put themselves and fellow road users at risk.
* Thirdly, the local schools, all of which have good reputations, are full and there will be no places for the children to be schooled locally. If the traveller children take places over local children, this will cause resentment from local people, especially if the places are then not taken on a full time basis.
I am sending my objection in this format, as I cannot get access to my account with you, for some reason. Maybe a technical problem with my brain.

I would like offer comments on the proposal to use Turnbull s Gardens as a Gypsy and Travellers site .

I would refer to the settings documents that I have produced for both the Gallows Hill Sites and The Asps site where a detailed study of the impact of Banbury Road and the adjacent agricultural land has highlighted the importance of these features to the setting s of Warwick Castle Park , Warwick Conservation area and Warwick Castle .These study s have highlighted the significance of the re alignment of Banbury Road in the late eighteenth century to the creation of an almost designed approach to Warwick and more importantly to the Castle itself .
The site at Turnballs Gardens lies between the two areas of land for which setting exercise s have been carried out ( using guidlines produced by English Heritage ). In both cases the possibilities of development on either Gallows Hill and /or the Asps is judged as causing harm to the settings of the major historic assets , Warwick Castel Park , Warwick Castle and Warwick conservation area . The level of harm is described in the reports and the fact that it cannot be satisfactorily mitigated against.
Historically ,although not well documented , Turnbulls Gardens appears to have been created at the same time that Banbury Road was re aligned and this area of land and tree planting defined as the outfall of New Waters in Castle Park ,
Whilst an approval has been granted for caravan use at Turnballs gardens and the land has been disfigured by landfill the general contours and original tree belt are still well defined along Banbury Road and part of the important route that form s part of the setting and sense of arrival to the heritage assets . To add a further use to this site that could lead to static caravans and mobile homes within these important views would in my view be unacceptable development in this sensitive area . There is possibly more research to be done into the history of this area however I think that it is clear that a further layer of development would significantly change the character of this area which would impact upon the historically important route into Warwick and impact on the setting of the heritage assets and I do not consider in this case would be out weighed by the public benefit of locating this type of development in this location - particularly as there are other sites under consideration .

PROPOSED GYPSY AND TRAVELLER SITES IN WARWICK

I am writing OBJECT to the potential allocation of site GTalt01(Brookside Willows Site, Banbury Road, Warwick) as a possible site for the Gypsy and Traveller community.

The site is wholly unsuitable for such use for the following reasons:

1. According the Environment Agency landfill database, this site has previously accepted material which is likely to be contaminated. The Environment Agency information confirms the site has in the past received both industrial and commercial waste, but most importantly, has received Special Waste which is defined as "waste that has hazardous properties and is defined in the Special Waste Regulations 1996. Such properties may be flammable, irritant, toxic, harmful, carcinogenic or corrosive".

For these reasons alone, the site is not suitable for human habitation even on a temporary basis.

2. This fact was confirmed by one of Warwick District Council's own Officers (Dave Barber) in an email dated 25th June 2013, in which it was stated "this was a former landfill site and is therefore contaminated...the site in not suitable as a gypsy and traveller site" and "we haven't included this site within our options for gypsies and travellers and it is most unlikely that our position on this would change."

3. Thirdly, Banbury Road is one of the most important routes into Warwick town centre and provides historic views to the castle and St. Mary's church in the town centre. What message would it sent to people visiting Warwick that the first thing they encounter would be a gypsy and traveller site located in such a prominent position.


I object to the inclusion of the Brookside Willows Site as a potential gypsy and traveller site and would hope that the Warwick District Council will see sense and remove this from the sites under consideration.

I wish to make the following comments and objections with regard to the 'preferred & alternative' sites proposed within the boundaries of the Parish of Bishops Tachbrook.
GTalt01.Brookside Willows,Banbury Road.
1) Ideal location as it is well screened.
2)Infrastructure already in place.
3)Good road access into Warwick & on foot,with the provision of new footpath.
4)Planning for a caravan site already in place.
5)This site provides the best acess to all Warrwick amenities,i,e, schools,shops,medical facilities etc.

GT15,Land at Europa Way.
1) Extremely dangerous location due to fast moving traffic on Europa Way,this will make entrance & exit to & from the site unsuitable.
2)Heavily wooded & sloping ground subject to rainfall run off from surrounding areas.
3) Limited pitch sites available relative to the infrastructure costs to give a suitable site with safe access.

GT05.Tachbrook Hill Farm, Mallory Road.
1) Too close to existing properties in Holt Avenue.
2)No existing adequate screening to the site,new planting will take yeaers to mature.
3)Access onto Mallory Road will be dangerous & not ideal due to the close proximity to the junction with Banbury Road.
4) Too close to the M40 & A452 with the accompanying noise pollution.
5)Will create an unacceptable vsual impact to the Western approach to the village & also when viewed from the Banbury Road.
6)This site is good agricultural land and every effort should be made to keep it so.
7) The village facilities of the part time surgery & the single form entry primary school will be stretched to cater for even more
expansion in addition to the proposed new housing requirements.

GT06. Land at Park Farm/Spinney Farm.
1)Would harm the rural buffer zone & spoil the visual amenity on the South approacn into Warwick.
2) Considerable screening will be required to lessen any impact,& this will be costly & take years to mature.
3)The close proximity to the M40 &A452 is detrimental due to noise pollution & access issues.
4)Loss of good agricultural land which provides a buffer to the Castle Park & Warwick.

We are writing to strongly OBJECT to the potential allocation of site GTalt01(Brookside Willows Site, Banbury Road, Warwick) as a possible site for the Gypsy and Traveller community.

The site is wholly unsuitable for such use for the following reasons:

1. According the Environment Agency landfill database, this site has previously accepted material which is likely to be contaminated. The Environment Agency information confirms the site has in the past received both industrial and commercial waste, but most importantly, has received Special Waste which is defined as "waste that has hazardous properties and is defined in the Special Waste Regulations 1996. Such properties may be flammable, irritant, toxic, harmful, carcinogenic or corrosive".

Therefore, for these reasons alone, the site is not suitable for human habitation even on a temporary basis.

2. This fact was confirmed by one of Warwick District Council's own Officers (Dave Barber) in an email dated 25th June 2013, in which it was stated "this was a former landfill site and is therefore contaminated...the site is not suitable as a gypsy and traveller site" and "we haven't included this site within our options for gypsies and travellers and it is most unlikely that our position on this would change." Therefore, I don't understand why the Council have now changed their position on this.

3. Thirdly, Banbury Road is one of the most important routes into Warwick town centre and provides historic views to the castle and St. Mary's church in the town centre. What message would it sent to people visiting Warwick that the first thing they encounter would be a gypsy and traveller site located in such a prominent position.


We therefore I strongly OBJECT to the inclusion of the Brookside Willows Site as a potential gypsy and traveller site and would hope that the Warwick District Council will see sense and remove this from the sites under consideration.

PROPOSED GYPSY AND TRAVELLER SITES IN WARWICK DISTRICT
I am writing OBJECT to the potential allocation of site GTalt01(Brookside Willows Site, Banbury Road, Warwick) as a possible site for the Gypsy and Traveller community.
1. The site is wholly unsuitable for such use as, according the Environment Agency landfill database, this site has previously accepted material which is likely to be contaminated. The Environment Agency information confirms the site has in the past received both industrial and commercial waste, but most importantly, has received Special Waste which is defined as "waste that has hazardous properties and is defined in the Special Waste Regulations 1996. Such properties may be flammable, irritant, toxic, harmful, carcinogenic or corrosive".
For the above reason alone, the site is not suitable for human habitation even on a temporary basis. This fact was confirmed by one of Warwick District Council's own Officers (Dave Barber) in an email dated 25th June 2013, in which it was stated "this was a former landfill site and is therefore contaminated...the site is not suitable as a gypsy and traveller site" and "we haven't included this site within our options for gypsies and travellers and it is most unlikely that our position on this would change." The circumstances at this site have not changed. It is therefore not rational for the Council to have changed their position on this.
2. Banbury Road is one of the most important routes into Warwick town centre and provides historic views to the castle and St. Mary's church in the town centre. The importance of this has been recognised in the most recent version of the local plan which preserves the area to the south and east of Banbury Road free from development. This is a recognition of the case made by English Heritage and others of the importance of this area to our heritage. What message would it sent to people visiting Warwick that the first thing they encounter would be a gypsy and traveller site located in such a prominent position, in an area of considerable landscape and heritage importance? It seems an irrational proposal in the light of the council's decision to preserve the adjoining area free of development and the recommendation of the Heritage Consultative Committee to extend the Warwick Conservation Area to include this area.
I strongly OBJECT to the inclusion of the Brookside Willows Site as a potential gypsy and traveller site and would hope that the Warwick District Council will see sense and remove this from the sites under consideration.

Preferred Site GTalt01
Brookside Willows Banbury Road
Of the proposed preferred sites surrounding Bishop's Tachbrook this one appears to be the most suitable. It has already been developed with infrastructure as a caravan site at great expense but has not been utilised as such for whatever reason. I assumed it was because it is the site of an old dump and there are problems caused by contamination. However as a preferred option this is either not the problem or it can be overcome. I do not know the ownership of the land and whether the site will have to be purchased and at what cost.

Located in a dip, the site is well screened by surrounding woodland and will not impact the landscape. Much of the site is reclaimed land of no great agricultural value. It is elevated above the Tach Brook so not prone to flooding and is near all local amenities & facilities with an already built access to the Banbury Road. The site meets all the criteria as deemed necessary in the guidelines of the NPPF. For all these reasons this site would be suitable for a permanent and transit G&T site.



Preferred Site GT15
Europa Way Bishop's Tachbrook
This site abuts a very busy link road making access and egress very dangerous. The site is steeply sloping and would require major/expensive works to level. Moreover the land is wooded without any facilities and utilities such as sewerage etc. For these reasons I think the site would be unsuitable for a G&T site.










Alternative Site GT05
GT05 Tachbrook Hill Farm, Mallory Road Bishop's Tachbrook

Situated on the edge of Bishop's Tachbrook near the junction of Mallory Road and Banbury Road; this is already a very dangerous junction where a number of accidents including fatalities have been recorded. Increased traffic especially vans and lorries from the proposed G&T site would add to the danger of this junction and access to Mallory Road.

The site on rising elevation is very exposed and would be detrimental to the approach view to the village. In addition the site presently used as agricultural land. Indeed the farmer/landowner is not willing to sell and the site would be subject to compulsory purchase. In addition the extra transient and or permanent G&T population will put an excessive strain on the resources of the village school and part-time GP surgery. For these reasons I believe this location would be unsuitable for a G&T site.



Alternative Site GT06
Park Farm/Spinney Farm Banbury Road

My objection to this site is on the grounds that it would make an enormous adverse affect on the rural landscape and visual approach to Warwick as a major tourist destination. It is close to the important A452 & A425 junctions with heavy motorway access traffic and commuter traffic into Leamington, Warwick and Aston Martin and JLR at Gaydon. Apart from increasing noise and pollution the extra traffic entering & exiting on to the A452 from the site would add an extra road hazard to the already overloaded roads in the area.

The site is also farmland and would diminish the viability of running a farm enterprise. For these reasons this would not make and ideal G&T site

Alternative site GT04
Land at Harbury Lane/Fosse way Junction
It would seem perverse to turn a purpose-developed football ground (home of Leamington Football Club) into a G&T site. The expense and disruption of relocating the Club has not been evaluated or for that matter costed. For this reason alone this would make this a non- viable site. Harbury Lane is already a very busy commuter route from surrounding areas and this site with vehicle entering & exiting on to it would add to the traffic burden and cause a major safety hazard.

It would also be highly visible travelling down the hill from the Fosse way and become an unnecessary blemish on the rural landscape. Overall these reasons make this site a non-viable a G&T site.

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