Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document
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New searchThe policy seems to be starting from the 'wrong' place. Why are so many sites required in the areas specified? How does this 'density' compare with other pars of the country?
UNSUITABLE/DANGEROUS HIGHWAY & ACCESS TO SITE This site can only be accessed from Water Lane, which is a narrow country lane, only 3.6 metres wide for a lot of its length. From the South access to Water Lane from The Street/Roundwell, is a very tight corner junction and then runs under a narrow railway arch. From the North access to Water Lane is from Pilgrims Way. This junction is incredible tight and barely suitable for a small family car. Hence vehicular access, to the site, from either direction is severely restricted and totally UNSUITABLE FOR LARGER VEHICLES OR THOSE WITH TRAILERS. Access to/from the site itself, off Water Lane, is a very tight junction with extremely poor visibility. Additionally, Water Lane is notorious for flooding, resulting in an icy surface during winter months with the resultant risk to vehicles and/or pedestrians. UNSAFE ROAD FOR PEDESTRIANS Water lane has no footpaths. Pedestrians e.g. young people making their way to school, would be at a serious risk even from a car only driving in one direction. NEGATIVE VISUAL IMPACT ON LANDSCAPE The site is overlooked by an AONB (The North Downs) The use of the area with random large vehicles, outdoor activities and various types of ‘unregulated’ accommodation would SEVERLEY DETRACT from the natural, historic beauty of the area. NEGATIVE EFFECT ON LOCAL ENVIRONMENT/ECOLOGY There is no mention as to the availability of ‘fresh’ water to the site. More importantly, no mention of drainage or sanitation, nor proper facilities for regulated disposal of human waste. DISTRUCTION/FELLING OF TREES I understand that there are a number of long-established Oak trees on the potential site, which are covered by TPO’s. The felling of which would be a travesty and make a mockery of using TPO’s to protect nature and natural habitat.
