Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document

Disagree

I am writing with regard to the application to Maidstone Borough Council for the proposed site in Langley Village as shown above. I understand that this proposal has now moved to the next stage in consultation. I wish to object to this proposal for the reasons shown below. Any entrance or exit from the site in Green Lane would be dangerous as this is a narrow, single track road with limited passing places. This lane was not designed to take a heavy increase in traffic including construction vehicles, refuse collection, delivery lorries and a larger volume of caravans and private cars. The surrounding and adjacent roads are not capable of coping with increased volumes of traffic. The only other road that can be used to gain entry and exit for the site in Green Lane would be Shepherds Way. This also has a very narrow access and exit to and from Heath Road, increasing a concealed bend which makes it extremely hazardous. Another point to bear in mind is that there are no pavements on this part of Heath Road so increased traffic would be potentially dangerous for pedestrians. The safety implications of trying to get fire or ambulance services along a narrow lane into the site could be life threatening. Langley Village does not have the infrastructure to accommodate so many additional residents. There are no schools, infrequent bus services and the two local GP surgeries are filled to capacity. The redevelopment of such a large area as this farmland site could cause serious drainage and water run off problems in the village. The proposed development is out of keeping with the surrounding areas i.e. farmland and agricultural land. The increase in traffic of heavy vehicles could impact on a local heritage site. I would ask that my comments be taken into serious consideration when making your decision and refuse this application.