Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document

Disagree

We are writing to raise our concerns / objections relating to the unsuitability of the proposed site at Water Lane , Thurnham C4S (008) listed in your consultation plan . We object in principle to this proposal in a totally unsustainable location , the proposed site at Water Lane is a narrow unlit rural country lane. There is an unrestricted speed limit and no footpaths . Water Lane road surface is very poorly maintained , uneven and full of pot holes . The southern end of Water Lane , at its junction with Roundwell frequently floods , making passage by vehicles difficult and passage by pedestrians impossible . Water lane is frequently icy in the winter months and this presents a further hazard to all users of the Lane .Water Lane is regularly flooded and does have drainage issues . The access to the proposed site is dangerous , very narrow and not suitable for large vehicles ,mobile home trailers or articulated fairground ride trailer access .There are also Oak Trees on site which are protected by Tree Preservation Orders . The site is located within the Kent Downs National Landscape Area and this area must be conserved and protected . Any development will have a detrimental effect on the landscape and environment .The visual impact of a new site would be significant and not in keeping with the natural rural landscape . The site is also located near an “Area For Potential pre historic Roman and Early Medieval Sites” not far from the Pilgrims Way which is mentioned in the Doomsday Book . The heritage of such a significant area must be protected . The site and surrounding rural areas are home to numerous forms of wildlife , bats and birds or prey . The natural undisturbed habit is a wildlife haven , and this must be protected. The proposed site is next to Bridge Farm which is a private residential property , any development would have a significant impact on the family who live at Bridge Farm .A proposed development should not have a significant detrimental impact on a neighbouring residential property to this extent . The site would create a loss of privacy , excess noise and traffic and a sense of overbearing .Any development will also have an affect on their health and well-being as a family unit . The proposed site is totally unsuitable and must not negatively impact the surrounding residents or local services . There would also be further impact on local services , allocation of school places has been a contentious issue for several years . Many local village children have to travel miles just to get a school placement , as the local schools are so heavily over subscribed .Thurnham would not be able to cope with any more pressure on its local services . The site has not been properly assessed and is totally unsuitable for any form of development due to its location and accessibility.