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The site proposed sits very close to the A14: so close in fact that houses cannot be built on this site. If the land is unfit for humans in bricks and mortar, it cannot be fit for those who reside in caravans. Housing developments are subject to noise and sound pollution controls; the same should be applied to sites such as these which are proposed to inhabit the travelling community.

The access to the site is another objection; coming out blind onto the existing road is unsafe to both existing road users and pedestrians. This road is also already extremely busy for the communities in which it serves; adding further development is likely to worsen this situation.

The site is also very close in proximity to the existing travellers site near Asda. Therefore, it is questionable as to why another site is needed so close to those existing.

Facilities: Bramford facilities are already stretched to capacity. With no further facilities on the horizon, I cannot see or support developments which increases capacity to the village population.

Clarice House - this business is an integral part of the community and as such, has offered to buy the land for community usage. As the land cannot be used for housing (and travellers - refer to point above) this seems more logical and applicable to the existing community.

Lack of following due process - Ipswich Borough have already held three meetings on this subject and the matter of consultation was somewhat delayed in this process. The process is therefore, fundamentally flawed and cannot be considered a true consultation process.