Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document
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Formal Objection to Proposed Development on The Brishings, Green Lane, Langley for Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Show people Site. I am writing to formally object to the proposed plan to include The Brishings, into the development plan as a Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling show people site. The Brishings is a two hectare site of agricultural greenfield land, which has always been a significant feature in the community's rural landscape, providing agricultural and environmental value. It is located opposite the village's oldest properties - a row of cottages dating back over a hundred years and two large listed farmhouses, all of which support the aesthetics of the village, providing a sense of history and character to Langley village. My objections are detailed below: Environmental and Agricultural impact as defined in Section 44 of the Environment Act The proposal to use greenfield land is in opposition with the Local and National Planning policy which outlines that greenfield land should not be developed on other than in exceptional circumstances. Consideration needs to be given to the Prevention Principle to prevent any environmental harm to the area including environmental damage and biodiversity loss and the removal of green spaces. The Brishings is a greenfield site, historically, and currently used for agricultural purposes. It additionally provides habitat and food sources for wildlife, including amongst other wildlife, Barn Owls. Any loss of natural habitat will have an impact on the biodiversity of the area, and the local ecosystem's natural balance, is likely to be equally impacted, becoming less resilient and leading to significant and long-term consequences for the local area. Increased use of resources, such as energy and water, will further damage the natural environment, given the field is subject to flooding. Any change to the use of The Brishings will significantly harm the current landscape and rural character of the area, which is in contradiction to Policy DM15 of the Local Plan. The proposal is incompatible with the local character of the area, and current land use. Impact on infrastructure and resources There would be a significant impact on the current infrastructure of a small village. There are no existing utilities, and a single track rural lane, without any footpaths, runs parallel to The Brishings, providing no suitable access to the site. Any development on this site would have a significant impact on the Langley Heath community based on how the development fits within the character of the local area including architectural style and scale, which would not be in keeping with the historic and listed buildings within the immediate vicinity of the proposed site. Any development would cause a significant loss of privacy overlooking neighbouring properties and dominating the existing surrounding properties due to the layout and density of buildings. There will be increased noise pollution through increased noise levels from the proposed development which will disrupt the local community. The Leeds Road, parallel on the opposite side of The Brishings would not provide safe access due to the current traffic levels and speed of vehicles. Any increase in traffic would have a significant impact on the already congested and busy Leeds Road, and on the local community, which is outlined in Policy DM15 iii. Proposed planning would not meet the safety standards of providing safe and easy access to and from the highway. I am concerned that the increased traffic congestion would pose a safety hazard for pedestrians and cyclists due to the development. The site would not comply with the criteria of Policy DM15 of the Local Plan in respect of local amenities, as there are not any schools or local shops in the village. Health and shopping facilities are not accessible, other than by means of transport. The local GP does not have any capacity to take on new patients. Any development of The Brishings would have a significant impact on local services. I am therefore in opposition to the inclusion of The Brishings in the Development Plan for Gypsy Traveller development. I would respectfully request that Maidstone Borough Council remove The Brishings from consideration in the Development Plan for Gypsy Traveller development, not only to preserve this greenfield site, but to preserve the community's long term interests in maintaining the rural integrity of the village.
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