Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document

Disagree

I am writing to formally object to the proposed development of a traveler site at Water Lane Bearsted. My Objection is based strictly on planning, infrastructure and public safety concerns that I believe make this location unsuitable for any development requiring regular vehicle access. (1) Inadequate Road Infrastructure The access road " WATER LANE" leading to the proposed site consists of narrow single track lanes that are already under strain. These roads are not designed to accommodate larger vehicles or long towable units such as Caravans which can be up to 7m long plus the vehicle towing it, Passing places are limited, visibility is poor in several locations, and there is no capacity for widening without significant landscape disruption. 2. Traffic Safety Risks. Any increase in traffic particularly involving larger vehicles would heighten the risk to the existing road users. Pedestrians, cyclists and local residents are already experiencing limited space and poor sightline along these lanes. introducing higher volumes of traffic would substantially increase the likelihood of accidents. 3. Impact on Road Embankments and Surrounding Landscape. The Road Embankments along sections of the access route are already showing signs of erosion and deterioration. Additional traffic, especially heavier or longer vehicles, would accelerate the damage. Ongoing erosion could compromise the stability of the road and require costly remedial works. 4. Unsuitability of the Rural Setting for Intensive Vehicle Use. The surrounding area is a rural environment with limited infrastructure and no safe walking routes or footpaths. increasing vehicle numbers would further reduce safety for the pedestrians and negatively affect the character of the area. These are the reasons I believe the proposed location is inappropriate and poses significant safety and infrastructure challenges. I respectfully request the Council reconsider the suitability of this site and explore alternative locations that can safely accommodate the necessary access requirements