Other

Representation ID: 96579

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Isobel Hazelwood

Option 6b would seem to be unlikely to provide the sort of pitches that the travellers themselves would want. I presume they have been consulted on where they prefer to have their sites - permanent or temporary? Requiring large scale developers to fund the installation of a site which may be in the district of the houses being built may be preferable

Yes

Representation ID: 96671

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: John Dinnie

Smaller sites are preferred. The 8 to 10 target is sensible. the proposed 15 maximum would also help.

No

Representation ID: 96719

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Andrew Boyle

Open countryside should not be built on to provide sites for Gypsies and Travellers. {Text redacted}

Other

Representation ID: 96736

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Ms Catherine Mitchley

I agree that existing permanent sites should be protected.
I agree that caravans should be allowed to alight on suitable pieces of ground - this happens already and adds welcome character to the verges and roundabouts near Henley and Redditch.
I would not agree with large scale sites especially if a valuable asset was being taken from the community without genuine consultation.
Infrastructure must be in place to accommodate the increased needs and not disadvatage the local community.
Additional boat moorings, if practically possible must ensure environmental needs are met and there are sufficient facilites to dispose of waste.

Yes

Representation ID: 96852

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Alcester Town Council

Alcester Town Council, Arrow with Weethley Parish Council, Kinwarton Parish Council, Wixford Parish Council and Great Alne Parish Council (together referred to as Alcester Parishes Group or ‘APG’) agrees with the approach.
APG suggests that existing gypsy and traveller sites are assessed as part of the SWLP to establish whether they can be expanded to provide additional plots. This should be the case even if the existing site is in the Green Belt.

Yes

Representation ID: 97134

Received: 26/02/2025

Respondent: Tysoe Parish Council

Yes.

No

Representation ID: 97163

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Sir Thomas White’s Charity and The King Henry VIII Endowed Trust, Warwick

Agent: Stansgate Planning

The Policy Direction indicates that the Local Plan will require the provision of pitches and plots on large scale development sites, being sites providing over 500 homes. The proposed policy direction is unjustified and therefore does not comply with the requirements of Framework paragraph 36b).
Provision of gypsy, traveller and show peoples accommodation is an essential part of meeting housing needs across the District area and it is important that the SWLP includes a policy to consider the matter, and more particularly to meet the needs identified by the Gypsy, Traveller, Travelling Showpeople and Boat Dwellers Accommodation Assessment (August 2024) or any subsequent update. The current need, identified in the August report, is for up to 89 gypsy and traveller pitches, and 18 additional travelling showpeople plots, and provision for this level of accommodation is required.
The Councils consulted on the best location for these sites as part of the Issues and Options, suggesting three options – part of large development sites, on sites identified in the Plan, or assessed on a site by site basis against an agreed list of criteria. As the Preferred Options confirms, allocation within large development sites was the least favoured option. It is therefore surprising that this is now the preferred option.
The August report confirms that ‘there is general consensus that smaller sites, yards and moorings are preferred by Gypsy, Traveller, Showpeople and boat dweller communities due to better management and maintenance of provision and security’. Thus to comply, small sites will be required. Provision, even of relatively small sites, as part of large developments, would not seem to conform with this requirement, and are unlikely to sit comfortably within large development areas.

The policy should revert to either specific allocation or a criteria based approach on a site by site basis.

No

Representation ID: 97245

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Squab Hall Farm

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

A blanket requirement for provision of Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople accommodation within all sites over 500 homes is not considered acceptable. The suitability of sites of this scale to accommodate the identified need should be assessed on a site-by-site basis; having regard to the scale and distribution of need, and the constraints and opportunities presented by the proposed allocations. Sites may also come forward elsewhere in the District through windfalls, and therefore the need and timing of provision will need to be kept under review.

No

Representation ID: 97319

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Lucy White

I agree that accommodation sites are needed for gypsies, travellers etc (Text redacted) Until the council present a much more reliable and transparent approach to these illegal developments there will always be deep concern regarding allocation of accommodation for gypsies and travellers sites.

No

Representation ID: 97467

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Spitfire Bespoke Homes

Agent: Harris Lamb

There is no credible evidence to support the Councils proposed approach to GTAA provision

Yes

Representation ID: 97468

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Mr HUGH KEEP

This approach is important to accommodate the diverse nature of our society,

No

Representation ID: 97668

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Gillian Houghton

Chapter 5.4, I disagree with the the proposal of large sites of up to 500 homes and believe option C is the better approach.

No

Representation ID: 98093

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: William Davis Limited

Agent: Marrons

A blanket requirement for provision of Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople accommodation within all sites over 500 homes is not considered acceptable. The suitability of sites of this scale to accommodate the identified need should be assessed on a site-by-site basis; having regard to the scale and distribution of need, and the constraints and opportunities presented by the proposed allocations. Sites may also come forward elsewhere in the District through windfalls, and therefore the need and timing of provision will need to be kept under review.

No

Representation ID: 98248

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Jonathan Woodward

N/a

No

Representation ID: 98499

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Lucy Flynn

Agent: Stansgate Planning

The Policy Direction indicates that the Local Plan will require the provision of pitches and plots on large scale development sites, being sites providing over 500 homes. The proposed policy direction is unjustified and therefore does not comply with the requirements of Framework paragraph 36b).
Provision of gypsy, traveller and show peoples accommodation is an essential part of meeting housing needs across the District area and it is important that the SWLP includes a policy to consider the matter, and more particularly to meet the needs identified by the Gypsy, Traveller,
Travelling Showpeople and Boat Dwellers Accommodation Assessment (August 2024) or any subsequent update. The current need, identified in the August report, is for up to 89 gypsy and traveller pitches, and 18 additional travelling showpeople plots, and provision for this level of accommodation is required.
The Councils consulted on the best location for these sites as part of the Issues and Options, suggesting three options – part of large development sites, on sites identified in the Plan, or assessed on a site by site basis against an agreed list of criteria. As the Preferred Options confirms, allocation within large development sites was the least favoured option. It is therefore surprising that this is now the preferred option.
The August report confirms that ‘there is general consensus that smaller sites, yards and moorings are preferred by Gypsy, Traveller, Showpeople and boat dweller communities due to better management and maintenance of provision and security’. Thus to comply, small sites will be required. Provision, even of relatively small sites, as part of large developments, would not seem to conform with this requirement, and are unlikely to sit comfortably within large development areas.
The policy should revert to either specific allocation or a criteria based approach on a site by site basis

Yes

Representation ID: 98511

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Philip Sykes

{Text Redacted}
A 'Travellers Site' was set up totally illegally with no planning permission on the edge of Shipston decades ago. After some desultory attempt to move them on, the LPA seemed to give up. The camp is still there. Illegally.

Yes

Representation ID: 98543

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Philip Sykes

Experience has shown that these people set there own rules. For example a large 'Travellers Site' was established (overnight) without planning permission on the outskirts of Shipston. The LPA made some desultory attempts to move them without results> The PLA appeared to give up when the group non-complied. It is still there - illegally.

No

Representation ID: 98664

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: X2 New Settlement Consortium

Agent: Mr Jack Barnes

A blanket requirement for provision of Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople accommodation within all sites over 500 homes is not considered acceptable. The suitability of sites of this scale to accommodate the identified need should be assessed on a site-by-site basis; having regard to the scale and distribution of need, and the constraints and opportunities presented by the proposed allocations. Sites may also come forward elsewhere in the District through windfalls, and therefore the need and timing of provision will need to be kept under review.

Yes

Representation ID: 98706

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Cotswold District Council

Cotswold District Council is happy to continue to work with Warwick and Stratford-on-Avon District Councils on cross-boundary duty to cooperate issues such as this. No cross-boundary issues have been identified to date.

No

Representation ID: 99304

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Vistry Strategic Land - Wellesbourne

There is no credible evidence to support the Councils proposed approach to GTAA provision.

No

Representation ID: 99485

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Diane Wilson

Strongly object

Other

Representation ID: 99619

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Ms Gillian Padgham

perhaps the provision of plots and pitches on large scale development sites of over 500 homes could include the possibility of S106 contributions being made instead for off site provision.

No

Representation ID: 99699

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Welford on Avon Parish Council

If Gypsy sites are to be specifically included in the local plan then the Travellers should pay Council Tax.

Yes

Representation ID: 99979

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Stratford upon Avon District Council

I agree with the policy of integrating gypsy sites into new developments.

Other

Representation ID: 100262

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Miss Ann Colley

More facilities are required for boat dwellers. Specific locations for gypsies, travells and travelling showpeople will provide hygenic locations for every day needs rather than beside the highways.

Other

Representation ID: 100303

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Lorraine Grocott

This is going to be very contentious and I need to see more detail on it.

No

Representation ID: 100501

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Michael Burgess

Why should groups who make no financial or other contribution to society be provided for out of taxation.

No

Representation ID: 100517

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Mr peter spreadbury

The plan should provide for the needs of those who wish to settle and build their lives in the area. Other groups such as the Canals and Rivers Trust should provide specialist accommodation.

No

Representation ID: 100707

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Drayton Manor Farms Ltd

Agent: Stansgate Planning

No.
The Policy Direction indicates that the Local Plan will require the provision of pitches and plots on
large scale development sites, being sites providing over 500 homes. The proposed policy direction
is unjustified and therefore does not comply with the requirements of Framework paragraph 36b).
Provision of gypsy, traveller and show peoples accommodation is an essential part of meeting
housing needs across the District area and it is important that the SWLP includes a policy to
consider the matter, and more particularly to meet the needs identified by the Gypsy, Traveller,
Travelling Showpeople and Boat Dwellers Accommodation Assessment (August 2024) or any
subsequent update. The current need, identified in the August report, is for up to 89 gypsy and
traveller pitches, and 18 additional travelling showpeople plots, and provision for this level of
accommodation is required.
The Councils consulted on the best location for these sites as part of the Issues and Options,
suggesting three options – part of large development sites, on sites identified in the Plan, or
assessed on a site by site basis against an agreed list of criteria. As the Preferred Options confirms,
allocation within large development sites was the least favoured option. It is therefore surprising
that this is now the preferred option.
The August report confirms that ‘there is general consensus that smaller sites, yards and moorings
are preferred by Gypsy, Traveller, Showpeople and boat dweller communities due to better
management and maintenance of provision and security’. Thus to comply, small sites will be
required. Provision, even of relatively small sites, as part of large developments, would not seem
to conform with this requirement, and are unlikely to sit comfortably within large development areas.
The policy should revert to either specific allocation or a criteria based approach on a site by site
basis.

No

Representation ID: 100891

Received: 07/03/2025

Respondent: Vistry Strategic Land - Wellesbourne

Whilst there is an identified need for further GTAA pitches there are a number of issues associated with requiring sites of 500 dwellings or more to provide gypsy and traveller sites.