brentwood.gov.uk

We strongly object to the authorisation of Hunters Green, Albyns Lane becoming an authorised 'Travellers' pitch based on the following considerations:

- The proposed site is located in an extremely hard to sell property area due to its secluded nature and access to properties via dirt track. (not an official road). Establishing an official "travellers" site will significantly effect property value and may make future sale near impossible.

- Regular weekly burning of toxic waste products causing considerable air pollution that blows towards our property which prevents us from being able to open windows or be outside.

- The site is operating an un-authorised workshop with multiple large motor vehicles travelling regularly up and down a rough track lane that is used to access all properties. This has caused an increase in damage to the track and the surrounding fragile SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) protected grasses that surround the track. (Track widening was one of the points highlighted by SSSI officer in their report).

- Un-authorised clearing of "Common land" outside of site including trees, bushes and grasses by heavy digger.

- The site allows free roam of a dangerous horse that has attacked local dog walker's dogs.

- Erection of signage with highly offence and rude inappropriate language.

- Dirt bikes from site residents driving on SSSI land destroying the protected grassland.

- The site is located in a rather unique area containing SSSI sites and ancient forestry. This area is in desperate need of protection.