This petition is to oppose the proposed 15 pitch Traveller site on Common Road & Hassacarr Lane, fac
- by: Victoria Adams
- recipient: Residents, businesses and local ammenities / facilities who will be affected negatively.
A 15 pitch permanent travellers site has been proposed by City of York Council, with building works commencing in 2014 in the field adjacent Dunnington Sports Club on Common Road, Dunnington.
Successful opposition to proposed sites or halting the development of an unlawful site is achievable but affected parties need to think strategically to influence the local planning authority. It is vital to fully understand the planning process, work closely with the planning authority and to campaign effectively and persuasively.
There are key stages in the planning authority’s consultation process for proposed traveller sites when a farmer, landowner or householder can become involved and influence the authority’s decision. Objections given the most serious consideration are those that relate specifically to the site selection criteria and that clearly demonstrate why a particular site is not suitable. Important concerns are likely to be access, traffic flow and road safety, conservation or environmental issues, and issues relating to the demands placed on local infrastructure.
It is crucial that we strike a 'balanced impartial tone' as objections that appear to be motivated by prejudice or are based on false assumptions will be swiftly dismissed.
It is crucial that we now come together as a community to oppose this site for a variety of reasons:
In the LPA's, the council are required to be aware of the following influences. In Dunnington's case, these elements don't appear to have been taken into consideration as each comes with its own, serious repercussion:
· Should strictly limit new traveller site development in open countryside that is away from existing settlements, or outside areas allocated in the development plan
The area in question in dunnington will adjoin both the industrial estate and residential housing.
· Should ensure that sites in rural areas respect the scale of, and do not dominate the nearest settled community, and avoid placing and undue pressure on the local infrastructure.
Each plot has the potential to house 4 caravans. Assuming a family of three lives in each caravan, we could potentially be looking at 180 travellers on the site.
Based also on the assumption that there will be one child per caravan, Dunnington Primary School will need to be able to accommodate 60 new children.
The site will also be adjoining the nature reserve, and Dunnington Play Park.
This will understandably also generate vast amounts of traffic next to Dunnington Play Park, which could potentially put children and families at risk.
We need to carefully make our objections based on the following elements:
· Outside planning boundaries
· Impact on landscape / light pollution
· Highway issues / increased traffic
· Sustainability
· Sewage treatment
· Security of isolated properties
· Environmental impact on nature reserve
The Highways Transport Development Control has provided evidence from another, similar case that the potential increase in traffic to be in the order of 9 to 11 movements per pitch.
The above however is based on the assumption that there will only be one unit per pitch. If there are more unit's per pitch, the increased volume of traffic will be even greater still.
A meeting is being held by Dunnington Parish Council and the local ward on the 8th May, and another will be arranged for the public to attend.
Interestingly also, Martin Grainger who is the principle development officer is refusing to attend the meeting on the 8th May as the official consultation period has not begun, although the Council clearly states that the consultation period is to begin in May.
Dunnington Sports club have previously, placed a request to have the field in question utilised for additional car park. This was refused on the grounds of access, but surely the same would apply to a traveller’s site?
Martin Grainger , Principal Development Officer- Tel: 01904 551317 Email: martin.grainger@york.gov.uk
Jenny Brooks, Parish Councillor - Cllr.jbrooks@york.gov.uk
Alf Deuchars, Parish Councillor - alf_deuchars@hotmail.com
Michael White, Head of Dunnington Ward Committee - michaelwhite489@btinternet.com
A 15 pitch permanent travellers site has been proposed by City of York Council, with building works commencing in 2014 in the field adjacent Dunnington Sports Club on Common Road, Dunnington.
Successful opposition to proposed sites or halting the development of an unlawful site is achievable but affected parties need to think strategically to influence the local planning authority. It is vital to fully understand the planning process, work closely with the planning authority and to campaign effectively and persuasively.
There are key stages in the planning authority’s consultation process for proposed traveller sites when a farmer, landowner or householder can become involved and influence the authority’s decision. Objections given the most serious consideration are those that relate specifically to the site selection criteria and that clearly demonstrate why a particular site is not suitable. Important concerns are likely to be access, traffic flow and road safety, conservation or environmental issues, and issues relating to the demands placed on local infrastructure.
It is crucial that we strike a 'balanced impartial tone' as objections that appear to be motivated by prejudice or are based on false assumptions will be swiftly dismissed.
It is crucial that we now come together as a community to oppose this site for a variety of reasons:
In the LPA's, the council are required to be aware of the following influences. In Dunnington's case, these elements don't appear to have been taken into consideration as each comes with its own, serious repercussion:
· Should strictly limit new traveller site development in open countryside that is away from existing settlements, or outside areas allocated in the development plan
The area in question in dunnington will adjoin both the industrial estate and residential housing.
· Should ensure that sites in rural areas respect the scale of, and do not dominate the nearest settled community, and avoid placing and undue pressure on the local infrastructure.
Each plot has the potential to house 4 caravans. Assuming a family of three lives in each caravan, we could potentially be looking at 180 travellers on the site.
Based also on the assumption that there will be one child per caravan, Dunnington Primary School will need to be able to accommodate 60 new children.
The site will also be adjoining the nature reserve, and Dunnington Play Park.
This will understandably also generate vast amounts of traffic next to Dunnington Play Park, which could potentially put children and families at risk.
We need to carefully make our objections based on the following elements:
· Outside planning boundaries
· Impact on landscape / light pollution
· Highway issues / increased traffic
· Sustainability
· Sewage treatment
· Security of isolated properties
· Environmental impact on nature reserve
The Highways Transport Development Control has provided evidence from another, similar case that the potential increase in traffic to be in the order of 9 to 11 movements per pitch.
The above however is based on the assumption that there will only be one unit per pitch. If there are more unit's per pitch, the increased volume of traffic will be even greater still.
A meeting is being held by Dunnington Parish Council and the local ward on the 8th May, and another will be arranged for the public to attend.
Interestingly also, Martin Grainger who is the principle development officer is refusing to attend the meeting on the 8th May as the official consultation period has not begun, although the Council clearly states that the consultation period is to begin in May.
Dunnington Sports club have previously, placed a request to have the field in question utilised for additional car park. This was refused on the grounds of access, but surely the same would apply to a traveller’s site?
Martin Grainger , Principal Development Officer- Tel: 01904 551317 Email: martin.grainger@york.gov.uk
Jenny Brooks, Parish Councillor - Cllr.jbrooks@york.gov.uk
Alf Deuchars, Parish Councillor - alf_deuchars@hotmail.com
Michael White, Head of Dunnington Ward Committee - michaelwhite489@btinternet.com
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