Testun llawn:
Objection to GT15 Land to east of Europa Way (WDC Preferred Site)
I object to this site for the following reasons:-
Road access onto Europa Way, this is busy and also a fast road and liable to flooding. Road noise and pollution could be an issue.
No pavements on Europa Way, no access to public transport, nearest facilities not accessable.
Not screened as probably some trees will have to be felled on the site and may cause more flooding.
Land is not level and liable to flooding and may be water contamination issues.
Nearest facilities to site - can they absorb extra people, Bishops Tachbrook's school and doctors may not be able to cope.
Heavily wooded - possible impact on wildlife.
Objection to GT05 Land at Tachbrook Hill Farm, Banbury Road (WDC Alternative Site)
I object to any Gipsy/Traveller sites being erected on this site for the following reasons:-
The land would have to be compulsory purchased. It seems the farmer doesn't want to sell so could take some time to get land. The farmer would lose a source of income when the land will then be available for business use which is unfair.
The proximity to the village is incompatible with Gipsy/Traveler wish to live apart from settled community.
The size of the site is out of proportion to the village size.
The village school is single form entry. Would there be room for extra children and the help/facilities required for children with possibly special needs especially if more houses are built in the village or surrounds?
The village Doctors Surgery is only part time - can be hard to get appointment now.
The visual effect on the entrance to the village would be damaging - a good large piece of agricultural land plus a lovely field to be become an unpleasant eyesore and if used as a business site too, become a noisy addition to a quiet village.
In 1992 all Bishops Tachbrook residents were compensated for noise pollution due to the siting of M40, GT05 is closer to the M40 than the village. This then makes the site unsuitable due to noise from the M40.
Mallory Road and St Chads are busy roads through the village. School children crossing twice a day over Mallory Road would have to be considered, bring more cars through the village is not a good move. The A452 is a main arterial road route to the north and southbound M40, Leamington Spa and Warwick and to the various car companies in Gaydon. The junction of Mallory Road/Banbury Road is impossible to get out of at certain times of the day, increased village population will cause this is to be much worse. The junction is dangerous and there have been accidents and a fatality already. Much of the traffic on the Banbury Road does not adhere to the 50mph limit. The proposed access from the farmers drive is a blind spot at the top of a hill, very dangerous for pulling in and out of the site.
The land is not level, prone to flooding in the northwest corner which then floods the end of Mallory Road/Banbury Road.
There is no connection to services such as sewage and water on this land. Potential large cost to taxpayer.
There are no footpaths from the proposed site into the village and no bus stops by the site.
Potential disruption to Guide Dog centre on it's safe location and quietness and to Oakley Wood which is protected.
My preferred option GTalt01 Brookside Willows, Banbury Road (WDC preferred Site)
I prefer this site because:-
It is much more suitable than the other nearby preferred and alternative sites and should not impact on the value of surrounding area.
Meets half the number of pitches required.
Site has planning for caravan site already, so minimal difference and little chance of flooding.
The site has no immediate neighbours and set off the road.
The site is already part prepared, seems to have infrastructure in place already, it is discreet, well screened and easily to be screened off more as road is into Historic Warwick. It should have minimal impact on any surrounding houses.
Has good road access. Safer access to site and there is road junction already in place.
Easy access to Warwick by public transport or on foot if safe footpath made. Access to doctors, schools and facilities easier.
Objection to GT06 Land at Park Farm, Spinney Farm (WDC Alternative Site)
I object to the site for the following reasons:-
A Gipsy/Traveller site here would have an adverse visual impact on the entrance to Historic Warwick
Owner is unwilling to sell so an expensive compulsory purchase necessary. If purchased the farmer would have restricted access to remaining land and may affect the viability of the farm.
Entrance and exit onto busy road. The proximity to the A425 and A452 must be a source of noise and pollution to the site.
Where would children attend school? Where would residents go to the doctors?Warwick or Leamington as Bishops Tachbrook facilities may not stretch to cope with more especially if more houses built in the village?
No bus stops/bus route.
This proposal is close to GT01 and GT15, too close? Could the sites be more spread around Warwickshire?