Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document

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Please could we just say how difficult it has been to negotiate the consultation documentation with questions spread throughout the differfent sections of this very lengthy consultation document. Housing The proposal to site 20 caravans (or more?) in this field would totally dominate the existing static settled community. Transport The village has a very modest bus service with nearest bus stops being 10-15 minutes away. Accessibility Green Lane is a very narrow single track road with signage already in place stating that it is not suitable for HGVs. During a previous lengthy closure of the |Leeds Road, Green Lane was closed off by Highways because of the havoc caused by lorries etc using it during the initial few days of the closure. Community and Crime Langley is currently a very quiet crime free community with a large retired community. The proposed site would immediately border the back gardens of several bungalows which I feel (rightly or wrongly) will cause anxiety for the retired and elderly residents. Access to Healthcare The village surgery is no longer taking on new patients (we know as we have tried!) and is going to be under even more pressure due to all the new houses being built on the Sutton Road. Community and Integration and Site Layout The potential necessity for walls/fencing in this site would give the impression of segregation from the village. Local economy There are limited job prospects in the immediate vincinity. Natural Resources The site consists of 1.84 hectares of high quality Grade 2 agricultural land. Light Pollution The introduction of 20 residential caravans would substationally increase the level of artificial lighting in the area. Flooding Risk There is documented evidence of flooding originating from the proposed site, with water flowing into properties along Shepherds Way. Current drainage pattern indicates a potential risk for future flooding, both for the access routes and adjacent residential properties. Cultural Heritage Opposite the proposied site is a Grade II Listed building (Ye Old Cottage) and directly opposite is another Grade II listed building (The Old Farmhouse). On the opposite side of Green Lane is a row of attractive brick built cottages dating back from 1879. The site’s development would cause substantial harm to these heritage assets adversely affecting their setting and significance.