Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document

Disagree

I would like to strongly object to the proposed Gypsy Travellers site in our beautiful village of Bearsted. Gypsy travellers are not welcome they segregate their homes and lives from the community everyone I have spoken too is horrified at the thought of these people living in our quiet rural setting. These gypsy travellers choose this way of life away in gated dwellings and do not conform to our standards of decency & morals. Therefore, I urge the local planners to oppose this rural site to be used by these gypsy travellers to live. The access road into the site is not fit for extra traffic also coming out of Water Lane onto Roundwell/ The Street is narrow especially for lorries and larger vehicles causing poor visibility and congestion. Our shops, schools and transport are already at full capacity. Also concerns regarding the environment regarding extra waste products and drainage issues adding to flooding issues which already apply. Plus, noise, lighting and privacy which is a cause concern. Bearsted is a small village which has grown over time, I feel Bearsted village cannot accommodated any more growth. I have lived in Bearsted since 1983 and have seen lots of changes but have always enjoyed the village way of life.