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Greater Norwich Local Plan Gypsy and Traveller Sites Focused Consultation

Representation ID: 24859

Received: 09/03/2023

Respondent: Mrs gilly plumb

Representation Summary:

Planners should be aware of an existing site offering Travellers a safe, accessible base, with sufficient pitches to provide a community hub.
Namely the unused Postwick Park and Ride site, which is fit for purpose, has safe access, egress, is tarmacked, with lighting, sewage and water in situ.
It is ready for occupancy and offers space for growth.
Taxpayers have paid for this site thus costs would be significantly reduced on stretched funds and remove pressure on limited financial resources.
It would be irresponsible and inflexible not to realise these potential benefits for the Travelling community.

Full text:

Planners should be aware of an existing site offering Travellers a safe, accessible base, with sufficient pitches to provide a community hub.
Namely the unused Postwick Park and Ride site, which is fit for purpose, has safe access, egress, is tarmacked, with lighting, sewage and water in situ.
It is ready for occupancy and offers space for growth.
Taxpayers have paid for this site thus costs would be significantly reduced on stretched funds and remove pressure on limited financial resources.
It would be irresponsible and inflexible not to realise these potential benefits for the Travelling community.