Precedent would suggest that it is not wise to have three gypsy traveler sites in close proximity. There is already a site in Claybrooke Parva and a very large one in Ullesthorpe.
The Consultation report Gypsy, Traveler & Showpeople site identification study report dated July 2017 states in
Paragraph 1.12: 'To be considered developable, sites should be in a suitable location for housing development and there should be a reasonable prospect that the site is available and could be viably developed at the point envisaged"
Harborough District Council Enforcement Department has spent many years and much council tax money preventing people living here. Why does it suddenly become acceptable site for a Gypsy/Traveler development.
Paragraph 2.13: The desk research & interviews only managed to interview 23% of target despite three attempts.
This is a very low sample and begs the question as to the accuracy of the need.
Paragraph 2.18: states that it is difficult to identify the number of sites required.
Draft Local Plan in H6, 2a identifies Spinney View Farm as a suitable site. The description in the Consultant Report Annex D is inaccurate.