Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document

Strongly disagree

I would like to raise my concerns with the planning application for the Maidstone Borough council Gypsy & Traveller Plan at the lodge, water lane. My concerns are that Bearsted village has suffered from heavy traffic congestion that’s continuously increasing due to the residential growth in the area over the past few years, We have seen continuous congestion problems due to continuous motorway closures That seems to force traffic through the village. This has become an environmental issue and a safety concern for the local community in my opinion! I don’t think that another residential development will be a benefit as this would increase traffic, especially the possibility of show people using large goods vehicles entering and leaving the village as this would be there main route which could raise concerns on safety issues and environmental concerns! The street is unsuitable for large goods vehicles and towing vehicles etc. My other concern is the infrastructure / local schools and General practitioners are already overwhelmed with the growing number of new developments in and around the Bearsted area. I believe that the infrastructure would not cope with more developments or more residents in this area. In the past few years we have already had a two large new developments that have been completed adding to the overwhelming population. I also believe this may cause a noise nuisance to the two local residential homes as they are located within close proximity of water lane. I also believe that this would impact the rural character of the landscape in this area. I strongly object to this planning Application due to all the points raised.