Object

Greater Norwich Local Plan Gypsy and Traveller Sites Focused Consultation

Representation ID: 24785

Received: 06/03/2023

Respondent: Mrs Julie Tudor

Representation Summary:

The wrong site. Poor access. No through road. In the middle of a residential area with private houses. Next to a beautiful water meadow. An abundance of wildlife. Nutrient neutrality will have a field day (already advised) bats, otters and other species. On top of a huge gas main, not a good mix with Calor gas bottles! There are two excellent options available. Longwater Park and Ride (if SNDC are able to manage it properly) plus the newly available Ketteringham Council site both of which would offer a great home for G’s & T’s without any fear to them.

Full text:

I object to this proposal in the strongest terms. There is already very adequate provision for this community at the longwater park and ride and Ketteringham council site both of which would allow these people to live as they wish without any disruption to their lives or to the closer community. I cannot think of a more unsuitable site for gypsies and travellers as this one on Hockering Lane. No through access, a road already grid locked, poor access, next to a beautiful water meadow, an abundance of wildlife on top of a gas main and in the middle of a residential area. We are supposed to trust people like SNDC but you continue to let us down. You should all be ashamed to even consider such an option, it’s beyond irresponsible. I vote to move it to Brooke. Bawburgh already has two large gypsy communities on its doorstep. We’ve had enough!