Object

Greater Norwich Local Plan Gypsy and Traveller Sites Focused Consultation

Representation ID: 24775

Received: 06/03/2023

Respondent: Mrs Kay Hipperson

Representation Summary:

Very busy residential area.
Calor gas use as well as regular bonfires which would be dangerous for neighbouring residents with bonfires and the main gas line to Bowthorpe directly under the site.
Busy school and poor access which is also used as a turning spot for parents.
Water meadow in regular use by dog walkers.
Weak and poor drains and sewers as well as regular flooding.
This is an unsuitable area, please use longwater park and ride or kettringham Depot.

Full text:

I object to this plan because bawburgh is a residential area that is very busy, especially the proposed site. The road has private access and wouldn’t offer any privacy for the traveller and gypsy families. This area is at a dead end which is used for U turns when parents drop off and pick up children from the school.
There is also a water meadow located very close by which is used often by dog walkers so they would continuously be overlooked. There has also been serious issues with flooding. The water has been within 3 foot of this site which also would be an issue.
Calor gas use is also worrying. Especially with the main gas line to Bowthorpe being directly underneath this area of land.
We have a lot of diverse wildlife located on the water meadow which need protecting and I think that leaving the land for wildlife to enjoy is a better way to keep the land, particularly since the site at Kettringham Depot would be much more quiet and private.