Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Representation ID: 1192

Received: 29/11/2016

Respondent: Mr Kevin Andrews

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Object to KB2:
- The access roads are unsuitable for addition traffic.
- Drainage issues
- Noise and pollution from the A1M.

Full text:

- KB2 and KB1 sites are sandwiched between the A1M and the East Coast rail line and has limited road access. Access to the B197 is via Stockens Green Road, which is a Conservation area, is under a narrow rail bridge with a single narrow footpath. When approaching the bridge you cannot see vehicles approaching from the other side because of the angle of the road and vehicles often sound their horns to warn oncoming vehicles.
- An alternative route to the B197 is via Bridge Road in Woolmer Green. This is a single track lane with no footpath path. The road goes under a narrow rail bridge which has no footpath.
- Proposals for a school on KB2 will create a huge number of extra car journeys to and from the KB2 site. Access issues as above.
- The school would be adjacent to the A1M and pupils would be subject to adverse noise and pollution.
- There are already drainage issues in the area where the adjacent Orchard Way estate suffers from flooding during heavy rain.