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RE: Written objection to Gypsy/Traveller site proposed at
OAKLANDS FARM SITE, BIRMINGHAM ROAD, near Hatton Park

I am writing to firmly object to the proposed site as listed above. This, may I politely say, is a thoughtless idea due to the following valid reasons:-

1) Local schools are already full and bulging at the seams.

2) GPs locally are also full and over-stretched.

3) The site will cause a traffic hazard on the Birmingham Road, which is already gridlocked in the mornings at rush hour. This is because it is the route everyone uses to access Warwick/M40 and A46. This site would cause even more traffic congestion.

4) The pollution and mess/rubbish produced by the site would spoil this beautiful area, and would look 'out of character' with how everything else looks within that area.

5) Would have a massive detrimental effect on family leisure activities and tourism around the canal, beauty would be lost and people would not use the lovely café which relies heavily on visitors to the area. All leisure pursuits/families would go elsewhere.

6) Highly visible site not in tune with how the rest of the area looks.

7) Would cause undue stress to local residents who have lived here happily for many years, and who are very different to Gypsy/Traveller people. This will inevitably result in negative relations, in turn causing the Council and Police regular complaints/more work. Why do this to an area which is very peaceful and unspoilt?

May I respectfully suggest the site proposed at Junction 15, M40, as this is perfect for vehicle access/traffic, not very near at all to private residences and with more choice for schools and GPs.

Many thanks for your urgent attention.