Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document

Disagree

We are writing with regard to the above planning consultation and wish to express our objections to the 'Lodge site’, off Water Lane. Firstly, Water Lane being extremely narrow is not suitable for access to The Lodge. It already endures a large amount of traffic including several farm vehicles and is not suitable for any additional traffic. Also the site lines for access to the site are very poor, with a bend in the road before the entrance to the Lodge. Any vehicle entering or leaving the site onto this very narrow lane, with just one car width, would present a very dangerous situation for all, including of course pedestrians. XXXXX on to Water Lane and we know and see that many local residents like ourselves use the lane for a pleasant walk, so even more vehicles in the lane would present more traffic hazards. Plus any vehicles trying to pass each other will increase the erosion damage to the high banks either side of this narrow lane, especially after heavy rain fall, when Water Lane does become a river with flooding at the lower end! We note that several trees on the nearby approach drive to the site are protected. Also the site is overlooked from the Kent Downs by a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Overall we feel the site is not suitable for the character of the area, which has already undergone increased pressure from the Barty Farm Housing and Roundwell developments, where the local infrastructure has already suffered. We appreciate the needs of MBC to endeavour to find a suitable site but we kindly request that they reject this proposal and consider a more suitable site that has easier, safer access and less impact on local residents.