Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document

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We wish to raise our concerns over the consideration of a Gypsy and Traveller site at The Lodge, Water Lane, Bearsted. This development at the base of the North Downs would have significant negative impacts on the local environment and residents. Water Lane is a very narrow single track country lane utilised by local residents, farm vehicles, dog walkers, runners, cyclists and horse riders. There is no street lighting, foot paths or adequate verges to allow safe passage and increased footfall on this lane will have a huge negative impact. The access point to the Lodge from Water Lane is not suitable for any increased traffic movement and this area of Water Lane is prone to excessive flooding causing continuous problems to local residents. The area is recognised as an area of outstanding natural beauty and conservation zone based at the foot of the North Downs where any development will impact the Kent Downs Natural Landscape.