Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67538

Derbyniwyd: 08/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Mrs Emma Jones

Consultation process seems to be deeply flawed. The consultation process has remained less than transparent and possibly even unfair. Today (08/12/14) the online questionnaire relating to the Stratford Road site has been removed from the council's website, when the deadline is 12/12/14.
The council has failed to provide any real detail in their publications. In some aspects (such as Impact on Local Economy), the council have provided no information whatsoever; in others alluded to further updates which have failed to materialise. The consultation appears rushed and lacking in data.
The site did not appear in the short list in early 2014. It has been added with absolutely minimal public consultation. Many residents were unaware of the site several weeks into the process.
The two drop-in sessions both ended at 18:30, making it virtually impossible for most working people to attend. WDC refused to attend a public meeting.
It is not clear that the site is actually available. Severn Trent Water state that they do not support the plans. I understand there is a third party involved also.
Site is on a flood plain, next to an industrial water treatment works, near an extremely busy motorway and A road. The cost of mitigating flood risk, road noise, odour would be expensive and make the site unviable. Guidelines for site selection state that run down or disused locations should be chosen where possible - the proposed site is green field.
There is also no existing access of sufficient quality. STW will not allow access through their site, so significant works would be needed to make safe access from the busy A429.
Fail to see how the site will lend itself to allowing integration with the community.
The potential impact on the local economy is not clear but likely to be negative given the plans for new employment land on the same site. Vacant units on Tournament Fields business park and the proposal would do nothing but make the employment unappealing.
The site would also dominate Longbridge village in terms of size. The proposed number of pitches for a single site is again at odds with government guidelines which are based on experience of sites that have been successfully integrated.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67543

Derbyniwyd: 08/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Mr Mark Jones

Consultation process seems to be deeply flawed. The consultation process has remained less than transparent and possibly even unfair. Today (08/12/14) the online questionnaire relating to the Stratford Road site has been removed from the council's website, when the deadline is 12/12/14.
The council has failed to provide any real detail in their publications. In some aspects (such as Impact on Local Economy), the council have provided no information whatsoever; in others alluded to further updates which have failed to materialise. The consultation appears rushed and lacking in data.
The site did not appear in the short list in early 2014. It has been added with absolutely minimal public consultation. Many residents were unaware of the site several weeks into the process.
The two drop-in sessions both ended at 18:30, making it virtually impossible for most working people to attend. WDC refused to attend a public meeting.
It is not clear that the site is actually available. Severn Trent Water state that they do not support the plans. I understand there is a third party involved also.
Site is on a flood plain, next to an industrial water treatment works, near an extremely busy motorway and A road. The cost of mitigating flood risk, road noise, odour would be expensive and make the site unviable. Guidelines for site selection state that run down or disused locations should be chosen where possible - the proposed site is green field.
There is also no existing access of sufficient quality. STW will not allow access through their site, so significant works would be needed to make safe access from the busy A429.
Fail to see how the site will lend itself to allowing integration with the community.
The potential impact on the local economy is not clear but likely to be negative given the plans for new employment land on the same site. Vacant units on Tournament Fields business park and the proposal would do nothing but make the employment unappealing.
The site would also dominate Longbridge village in terms of size. The proposed number of pitches for a single site is again at odds with government guidelines which are based on experience of sites that have been successfully integrated.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67544

Derbyniwyd: 18/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Mrs Melanie King

Surely one of the criteria that the gypsy community desire is a place where people would live ie not next to a motorway or a sewage works.
High flood risk
Poor access - Seven Trent will not be allowing access across their land
Residents should have been consulted before the site was added to the list
Potential new residents would be put off the idea of living in the new estates
Site would impact this limited local government budget as amenities need to be installed and the general up keep would be significant.
Stratford Road is a major road into Warwick and would impact on the "first impression" that tourists have and potential businesses relocating to Warwick.
A traveller community would not benefit and promote Warwick to more new business.
Fear of increase in crime rate, insurance increases, house prices falling.
Potential diseases from dogs that have not been vaccinated

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67545

Derbyniwyd: 01/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Deirdre Richardson

A Traveller site would ruin the tourist town of Warwick

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67546

Derbyniwyd: 01/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Mr Steven Baker

Access, effect on local eco system, economic grounds, the site is a flood plain and the consultation process has been deeply unfair.
The site is on a dangerous bend and does not have good access, and will also have a massive impact on the local eco system and wildlife.
The site identified is a flood plain zone 2 and 3. Works can be undertaken to mitigate this, at whose expense is this being done?
Economic effect will also be severe in that a Traveller site opposite Tournament Fields condemn it to being half empty for a further few years.
Site has never been in any published list and therefore makes a complete mockery of the entire process and is grossly unfair.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67547

Derbyniwyd: 02/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Mr Andy Bacon

The proposal cannot meet the criteria for suitable access (especially safety services) to the site where, as I understand, access via the Severn Trent Water Works will not be granted
The site cannot meet the criteria for suitable air quality. I question the sense in placing families so close to such poor air quality
Question the rationale for placing a Traveller site on the main access to the town. It can only detract from the way the town is perceived and undoubtedly with a knock-on negative impact to commerce in the area

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67548

Derbyniwyd: 08/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Mr Christopher Duckhouse

Access to the site is not at all suitable for the sort of vehicles that will be using the narrow farm track on a regular basis.
The road from the A429 that leads to the Longbridge Village is unsuitable for the size of vehicles and an accident black spot. Long, slow vehicles will be leaving that road junction to join traffic that is already travelling at 40mph. I deem this to be totally inappropriate & makes it dangerous for all road users. This is an unnecessary & unacceptable risk for the current local residents.
The amount of hard standing that is proposed this will have a significant negative impact on local wildlife, as well as the management of the water in the area. The proposed site I believe is also on a flood plain and caravans are vulnerable. Flood alleviation schemes are expensive and often fail to deliver.
The proposed development will dominate and overshadow the existing Longbridge village.
Impact on tourism and local economy.
Facilities are stretched - GP surgery, Warwick Hospital and schools will place greater burden on Council funds
Consultation leaves a lot to be desired. This site was not on the original list. Council railroading decision making

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67549

Derbyniwyd: 08/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Dr Rachel Lander

Not clear whether existing services are able to sustain the increase in population. Will there be enough places at local schools to support the increase in children which will have a detrimental effect on the children that already live in the local area and increase travelling further afield. Difficult to access local dentist.
The councils SA states the effect on the economy is uncertain at this stage. Negative impact will result from decreasing the demand for the Tournament Fields Business Park.
The site is near the A46/M40 junction, however details of the access to the plot inadequately addressed. Unacceptable to plan a site and hold a consultation without the necessary information. The current narrow farm track to the land is currently inadequate and would not provide access for emergency vehicles. Access to the site from Longbridge would also place the main entrance of the site next to a Grade II listed building which is located on a dangerous bend with poor visibility.
The site is of suitable size, however with size of plot comes increased residents.
The Councils SA states that air, soil and water quality are of significant concern and the development could have a potential negative effect. Although it claims this can be 'mitigated' there is little further detail with regards to this.
A site close to a sewage works and a busy motorway network will require a significant cost to rectify these aspects to ensure safety.
There is flood risk and sites should not be built where there is probability that flooding will occur. Whilst 'mitigation work' has been alluded to, there is no information with regards to what this will be, how much this will cost or whether the risk can be eliminated.
How will the site be adequately screened. The Stratford Road site is the main entrance road into Warwick from the motorway and tourists travel up the road. Even with a screen, the Gypsy and Traveller site will be visible and have a negative impact on the town.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67550

Derbyniwyd: 08/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Ms Kerry Stewart

Impact on the economy not only on Tournament Fields, but to hotels, shops and pubs.
Detrimental effect on house prices
High risk of not only flooding but also extremely dangerous for children being so close to the river and sewage works.
Close to the M40 and Stratford Rd; both very busy.
Negative impact on wildlife near to and on the proposed site including birds, newts, otters etc.
Site would overpower the surrounding housing and greenery.
Noise generated from the M40
Unfair to house these families within a short distance of the sewage works where the smell can be very bad.
Dangerous junction will become even more dangerous. Travelling caravans visiting or leaving the site and the communities work vans pulling in and out on a number of occasions.
Proposed access road is unsuitable for not only the increase in traffic but also the kind of traffic, caravans, and large vans that would continually use it daily..
Site has never been part of the local plan when developing Chase Meadow and for the schools and doctors I believe that this proposed site and the families living there would add an increased burden on the local services and community.
This community should and can be found a suitable location in Warwickshire but Stratford Rd unsuitable.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67551

Derbyniwyd: 07/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Mr & Mrs William & Louise Walsh

Nifer y bobl: 2

Appears a 'fait accompli' position seems to have been adopted
Road Safety: located at recognised hazardous corner and high risk to encourage more use of junction. Impossible for safely manoeuvring of large vehicles.
Increased Traffic
Schools: There is not room for more entrants. Aylesbury School has been expanded/improved, is further school development now required and at who's cost?
Flooding: Expansion of Chase Meadow making situation worse. Traveller site will remove run-off land and become susceptible to flooding itself.
Sewage works: Is there no regulation against 'enforced' housing close by with health effects?
Noise/pollution: high risk close to motorway and impact on health service.
Tax payers are involuntarily funding the scheme. Undemocratic.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67552

Derbyniwyd: 07/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Mrs Gillian Kaye

Not enough complete and correct information has been given to enable an informed decision.
The suggested access route has changed following Severn Trent's objection but this has not been confirmed by WDC. Access would be along a narrow/unsuitable farm track from a busy main road. This is beside a small hamlet of cottages and listed buildings and access for emergency vehicles would be extremely difficult. Traffic would be held up on the main road by vehicles attempting to turn onto the access road. Any changes to the highway would come at a huge cost to the local Taxpayer.
Not a pleasant/safe environment for anyone to want to live close to the Sewage works and the M40. There also has to be safety issues regarding the close proximity of the River Avon and sewage works for children living there. Simply screening does not address safety issues.
Not clear who will be paying for development of the site therefore as a Taxpayer, object until this has been clarified.
The Council say this site is available but it is not.
No assurance regarding methods to prevent the site expanding through overcrowding.
No evidence to prove that there are spaces as local schools and GP surgeries are already full.
Site is in Flood Zone 3 but WDC have glossed over this in their proposal for this site. Any rectification would be costly and involve considerable disruption.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67553

Derbyniwyd: 07/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Mr Robin Kaye

Council failed to follow due process with inadequate opportunity for residents to understand plans through lack of information.
Listed criteria do not cover all issues on which public is entitled to object.
Severn Trent unwilling to provide access over their land, so current narrow farm track is only alternative and is inadequate. Not addressed the cost of improvement to the access, the traffic on the busy A429 and the close proximity of a listed building to the proposed alternative access .
SA states air, water and soil quality as having a 'potential negative effect'. No evidence as to how this can be mitigated.
Site near sewage works and busy motorway unsuitable for children.
Site is in Flood Zone 2 or 3 and is therefore unsuitable. Council must prove that the risk can be eliminated.
Employment land near the proposed site not an issue raised by the Council.
No details of how the Council plans to deal with expansion beyond the boundary limits
Not made clear if the land is available

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67554

Derbyniwyd: 07/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Mr Adam Smith

Site has been demonstrated to be unfit for habitation on grounds of noise and air pollution from major roads, proximity to water courses, River Avon and proximity to sewage works - particularly due to vulnerability of caravans/mobile homes.
Would require significant effort to mitigate the issues as well as allowing for manoeuvring of mobile homes, emergency vehicles and safe turning points, which do not exist.
Not suitable for immediate development and full costs and time requirements are unknown.
Would have significant negative impact on local economy, particularly the further development of Tournament Fields: also the new residential developments.
Impact on small residential community if size of site. Smaller sites are recommended.
Places further demands on overstretched schools and GP surgery.
Previous sites nearby were classed red and dismissed within 1 mile of this site, for reasons including proximity to M40/A46, flood risk and proximity to sewage works.
Optimism in potential of site illustrates commitment and 'fait accompli'.
Unwillingness to consider potential consequences. Dismissive of criticism by reducing consultation period to minimum and holding minimum number of workshops at inconvenient times, also choosing not to attend public meeting.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67555

Derbyniwyd: 03/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Mr Mark Williams

Formal objection to the proposed Gypsy & Traveller site off Stratford Road in Warwick.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67556

Derbyniwyd: 04/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Highways England

Given the relatively small scale of the site and its likely provision of up to 15 permanent pitches, with access off the A429, it is expected that the level of trip generation would be low and that there would be no material impact on the nearest sections of the Strategic Road Network - which, in this instance comprises the A46 and M40.
The proposed allocation is unlikely to have any bearing on the overall transport evidence underpinning the Local Plan or the related IDP - on which the Agency's comments of 16 July 2014 were based.
Highways Agency has no further comment in respect of this document.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67557

Derbyniwyd: 04/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Peter McKenna

Consultation document does not address the issue of access. Not aware of any agreement with Severn Trent for access across their land which would leave the narrow farm track leading to the site from Longbridge as the only route, which would be inadequate.
Air, water and soil quality identified as an 'area of significant concern' in the SA. Suggested these could be mitigated but little further information given. Close to motorway and sewage works is not suitable for permanent residential development, especially where children would live.
Site is in flood zones 2 and 3. Caravans are vulnerable and should not be located in such an area. The cost and extent of any mitigation is not given and may not eliminate risk.
Unknown effect on local economy but likely to impact on remainder of Tournament Fields land.
The location will do nothing to reduce tensions between the Travelling and the settled communities, as witnessed by the petitioning and social media campaign.
Local GPs and schools already under pressure and more houses are imminent. Has consultation been carried out with health managers and schools.
Lack of effective consultation. Speed with which the site has been chosen.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67558

Derbyniwyd: 07/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Miss Naomi West

Site unsuitable for young families next to noisy M40, smells from sewage plant and potential danger of River Avon.
Air quality likely to be poor.
Not a safe environment, particularly for children.
In flood plain. Not clear how mitigation can be achieved. A large area of hardstanding would increase risk.
Two proposed accesses: Severn Trent are unwilling to grant easement over their land or sell land for access. Unclear whether it would be possible to compulsorily purchase which would be costly and time consuming. the existing lane is on bend on fast road with safety issues including for emergency vehicles.
Site was not in original list of proposed sites and not clear on what basis it was selected.
Site should be smaller as government states 15 is maximum number to be allowed.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67559

Derbyniwyd: 05/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Mr Anthony Jackson

Why would the council install flood defences for the Gypsy site, no plans have ever been circulated prior to this to project the local properties.
Local schools are at current capacity, with proposed extensions catering for the expansion of local housing developments
What consideration has been given to protect both the local and the gypsy inhabitants from the foul odours emitted from the sewerage works. Again this has not been considered until now to my knowledge

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67560

Derbyniwyd: 06/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Mr Stuart Oldham

Site is adjacent to a larger area of 12 hectares proposed for employment/commercial use, and in close proximity to the river Avon, STW sewage works, the M40 and major residential areas. This is a large and still expanding residential development with a planned completion of 1,250 dwellings housing some 4,000 residents
Site fails to comply with criteria.
Site would not be safe due to flood and drowning risk to children. Caravans are highly vulnerable. Site is in Flood Zone 3.
Provision of suitable access to road network would be costly with safety issues for pedestrians crossing the road. Currently there are two accesses from A429; one owned by Severn Trent and the other a farm access. STW will not allow their road to be used for G&T site, whilst farm access is poor condition and requires widening and improvement at significant cost. This access is off A429 on bend with limited visibility. Large, slow moving vehicles many towing caravans/trailers would increase accident risk.
Location close to motorway would fail noise/air quality test.
Access to facilities neither convenient or safe due to crossing road. GP practice and schools have no spare capacity.
Viability issues
Negative impact on environment and visually.
Site would be out of scale and nature with surroundings
Economic impact on prospective businesses/investors in Tournament Fields.
Evidence for need. Assessments have varied widely from 2008 - 2012

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67568

Derbyniwyd: 11/09/2014

Ymatebydd: Mr _ Lukasz

Previous illegal encampment experience

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67569

Derbyniwyd: 10/09/2014

Ymatebydd: Mr & Mrs David Mc Gee

Object to a Gypsy & Traveller site at Stratford Road

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67570

Derbyniwyd: 07/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Louise Hulse

Disgusted that not one employee of Warwick District Council attended the recent meeting organised by Chase Meadow Residents Association. The majority of people in the area work full-time and many commute, and so would never be able to attend your public meetings at the community centre during working hours.
The site is situated on a flood plain. Flood risks can be alleviated, I would like to know at what cost please?
The site access is very unclear. Concerned about additional traffic on Stratford Road.
Although the sites are permanent they can attract large numbers of additional temporary/ semi-permanent visitors.
Impacts on the local economy: This proposed site, so close to two hotels, will have a negative effect on tourism.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67571

Derbyniwyd: 07/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Mr James Blyth

The area is subject to a high risk of flooding, and no firm methods of mitigation have been proposed.
No proposals for the prevention of pollution in the River Avon from surface water run-off, and human waste.
The proposed site has too many adjacent hazards to be safe for children (sewage works, council depot, river, busy road and motorway). To protect large numbers of children, it will have to be effectively fenced off, creating an unpleasant environment.
Will blight nearby properties, ongoing housing development and the future prospects of Tournament Fields.
I believe insufficient time for consultation on this site has been given resulting in frustration and confusion over lack of details and a general feeling that WDC are trying to push this proposal through as quickly as possible.
Access from Stratford Road is problematic and dangerous.
No real consideration has been given to the impact on local amenities, including GP practice, housing development, open spaces or the affect on local schools.
Longer public consultation would address concerns, including alternative sites which would reduce the impact on the existing local community, and a significant reduction in the scale of any sites in line with national guidance

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67572

Derbyniwyd: 07/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Ms Margaret McDonald

Site within reasonable distance of, but overstretched GP surgeries, schools and hospital.
Good links to road network but potentially dangerous right turn when approaching from M40. Increased traffic
Site is in Flood Zone 3
Impact on property prices and quality of life
Experience of illegal encampments
Doubt there will be the appropriate infrastructure

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67573

Derbyniwyd: 07/12/2014

Ymatebydd: ms Linda Butler

Proposed site is within reasonable ? but already overstretched, overcrowded GP surgeries, schools and hospital. The surgery on Chase Meadow is already ?. Schools are full and the possibility of additional permanent or transitional traveller children would be detrimental.
There may be good links to the major road network but there will also be a potentially dangerous right hand turn into the road when approaching from the direction of the M40 roundabout. Traffic is already at a premium on the Stratford Road and this would make it worse.
The proposed site is at Level 3 risk.
Site would have a significant impact on property prices and quality of life. Experience of previous illegal encampments.
Traveller sites should be on the outskirts of a town, where any mess that is made will not impact.
Doubt that there will be a proper infrastructure for this.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67574

Derbyniwyd: 06/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Mr J B Connor

Brought in at a late stage, local people have not had time to consider the details.
Public meetings held at times which made them inaccessible to working families. No paperwork outlining rationale.
No thorough Environmental Report of flora and fauna or impact of complex providing for human habitation.
Proposed access is on dangerous corner increasing potential for accidents. Poor access for emergency vehicles would appear to contravene government guidelines.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67577

Derbyniwyd: 12/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Sylvia Clifford

Site will be bordered by river, sewage works, M40 and access to Warwick which is often grid-locked. Increase in traffic adding to problems

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67578

Derbyniwyd: 12/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Mr T Clifford

Proximity to sewage works
Site is on a flood plain
Access is on already busy road off dangerous bend
Effect on future housing and business development
Effect on tourism and hotels
Noise and danger from M40 and Longbridge roundabout
Views of residents should be the priority

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67579

Derbyniwyd: 11/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Mr John Berkeley

No evidence that Traveller families would want to live on any particular site
Access road issue. Proposed to be off cycle network route41 behind Grade 2 Listed Longbridge Manor on unlit section of A429 on a bend with hazard chevrons. The road is narrow with no pavements. Current access is narrow farm track with steep bank on one site and mature trees on the other which would require felling to widen the track. None of landowners involved support the site.
Noise pollution report was deficient having been taken over a short period in favourable conditions
Steps that would be needed to ensure health and safety make it unsuitable and unattractive in the landscape
Impact on wildlife.
Report that the brook does not flood is incorrect as it did in 2007. Widening the access track will have consequences for the brook.
Severn Trent's opposition means the site is unavailable and delivery impossible

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 67580

Derbyniwyd: 11/12/2014

Ymatebydd: Miss J Spencer

Too near sewage works
Within Flood Zone
Increase in traffic on Stratford Road
Concerned about security
Inappropriate development would spoil Warwick town entrance