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The close proximity to the A14 means the travellers will be exposed to excessive noise and pollution from the road, (37,000 vehicles per day) if this land is not suitable for housing how can it be considered for travellers and their families including young children.
Gypsy, travellers and showmen assessment 2013 - 34% stated they lived in Suffolk for the open country side, this would not be achieved in such close proximity to the A14.
The entrance to the proposed site is on a blind bend putting at risk travellers entering/exiting the proposed site and any traffic travelling to/from Ipswich.
The proposed site for 5 pitches actually allows for 10 caravans in total, this could mean up to 18 residents per pitch meaning over 5 pitches there could be 90 people.
We were told there were no other alternative sites in Ipswich being considered, also there were a further 12 pitches needed in the next few years, if there is no other alternative site it would seem highly likely that the additional pitches would be at Riverhill and could increase population to over 300.
Northwest Ipswich already has the current total of travellers living in Ipswich in its area, 41 pitches at West Meadows and 2 in Henniker Road.
Concern that local businesses would suffer and possibly close resulting in the lose of jobs and money into the local economy and local property value would be affected as potential buyers would be deterred.
I am concerned about the potential for an increase in crime and litter.
Increased costs passed onto residents (council tax) or would council guarantee the money paid by central government to have the site would cover the increased burden and cost of maintaining traveller site?
Share the burden across Suffolk of providing sites, Ipswich already has made provision compared to other areas.
It would appear only one local councillor resides in North West Ipswich and he is opposed to the site.