Object

Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document

Representation ID: 18303

Received: 22/04/2010

Respondent: mr stephen honour

Representation Summary:

strongly object to this option on the grounds that the site is far to close to local schools,residential areas and businesses.the idealistic argument of community cohesion is at best naive and will never happen,'travellers' are not interested in joining the local community and visa versa.smaller sites of no more than 3 to 4 pitches evenly spread throughout the district would be a prefered fairer option,if it is seen necessary to accommadate the needs of 'travellers' in rochford.given the well publicised experiences of others it is shocking that rdc would consider such a large concentration of 'travellers' in one area. NO

Full text:

strongly object to this option on the grounds that the site is far to close to local schools,residential areas and businesses.the idealistic argument of community cohesion is at best naive and will never happen,'travellers' are not interested in joining the local community and visa versa.smaller sites of no more than 3 to 4 pitches evenly spread throughout the district would be a prefered fairer option,if it is seen necessary to accommadate the needs of 'travellers' in rochford.given the well publicised experiences of others it is shocking that rdc would consider such a large concentration of 'travellers' in one area. NO