Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document

Disagree

I am writing to formally object to the proposed Gypsy & Traveller site at Water Lane Bearsted. I am a local resident and have several concerns mainly regarding the impact on local traffic with increased traffic flow and the safety of pedestrians and horse riders. Water Lane is very narrow with no footpaths, no street lighting and already suffers from heavy congestion at certain times of the day. Water Lane and the infrastructure around Bearsted is really not suitable for the extra large vehicles, mobile homes etc, the addition of this site will bring. It should also be noted that Water Lane is prone to regular flooding several times a year where road closures are common. Bearsted is a quite residential community and many of it's residents feel that this development would not be an ideal fit for the location. Bearsted has natural beauty with several conservation areas which would be impacted. I urge Maidstone Borough Council to reconsider it's need and obligations regarding the proposed site and explore alternative and more suitable locations that would have less impact on traffic, safety and local residents.