Object
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 14719
Received: 21/04/2016
Respondent: Mr Brian Worth
The initial estimated 20 traveller pitches at Dunton Hills Garden Village is out of proportion to the much smaller allocations elsewhere. West Horndon Parish would be taking a disproportionate amount of the total pitch requirements of 67.
No indication has been given as to where the 20 pitches are to be located. NPPF states that the use of Green Belt for traveller/gipsy sites is classed as inappropriate development.
Such a site would harm the character and appearance of the Parish and result in an unacceptable visual impact. House prices in the area would plummet. The events of Dale Farm have proved how a supposed limit of a legal number of pitches can mushroom out of control.
Existing traveller sites are situated in locations away from developed areas because the travellers have chosen these secluded locations for compatibility with their lifestyle. Their wishes should be respected by allocating similar sites unbounded by other development.
See attached.