Object
Proposed Submission Development and Site Allocations (DaSA) Local Plan
Representation ID: 24091
Received: 03/12/2018
Respondent: Mr Malcolm Jeffery
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? Yes
Duty to co-operate? Yes
I am writing to object to the proposed site of up to five pitches for the permanent residential use by Gypsies and travellers.
Having worked in local government for over 30 years, I have a lot of experience of the problems caused by these sites. I refer to the amount of mess that some travellers leave for the local authority to clear up at council tax payer's expense. The rise in crime such as burglaries, vandalism and public order offences in the area surrounding the sites. Also the drop in house prices caused by sellers declaring the proximity of the sites to potential buyers.
I am also concerned about the movement of traveller's lorries, caravans, trailers etc up and down Watermill Lane. As Watermill lane is also a dead end now, it is very likely to become a target for fly tippers. I strongly believe that a permanent traveller site can only exacerbate that problem.
I am writing to object to the proposed site of up to five pitches for the permanent residential use by Gypsies and travellers.
Having worked in local government for over 30 years, I have a lot of experience of the problems caused by these sites. I refer to the amount of mess that some travellers leave for the local authority to clear up at council tax payer's expense. The rise in crime such as burglaries, vandalism and public order offences in the area surrounding the sites. Also the drop in house prices caused by sellers declaring the proximity of the sites to potential buyers.
I am also concerned about the movement of traveller's lorries, caravans, trailers etc up and down Watermill Lane. As Watermill lane is also a dead end now, it is very likely to become a target for fly tippers. I strongly believe that a permanent traveller site can only exacerbate that problem.