Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document

Disagree

Gypsy & Traveller DPD consultation C4S (008) – Objection to proposal The purpose of this letter is to object to the proposal for a Gypsy & Traveller site on Water Lane, Bearsted (Thurnham), ME14 3LT. We are regular visitors to our family who live at XXXXX and we know the area well. In our view the following points are very important in supporting a Council decision to refuse the above proposal in Water Lane. In fact any development would inevitably have a considerable detrimental impact on the whole village given the points below. • Basic services (mains drainage and gas) are not available in this area. • Water Lane is a single lane country road with few passing points, no footpaths, and no street lighting. • A great deal of surface water collects on Water Lane often resulting in flooding at the junction with Roundwell Road. • Water Lane is currently used by walkers and horse riders regularly. Any additional development would hugely increase traffic and directly affect the safety of these users. • Visibility from the proposed access on Water Lane would be very poor adding to the above safety issues. • Tree Preservation Order trees are also located at the proposed entrance to the site causing further visibility problems. • This area is the habitat for a variety of wildlife – we have seen owls and bats and this development would impact their existence here.