Where will the new residents work and how will the land designated for industrial development be used? Most will end up commuting either by train to London or by car along the A1(M) which is already horrendously congested each morning and evening.

Policy SP3 gives details of potential additional employment on the land east of Baldock and the council's wish to promote the expansion of new technology in the district.

The plan cannot be justified as being an appropriate strategy when considering against other alternatives like West of Stevenage. It also fails the criteria 4 regarding national policy as it doesn't comply as it has not taken account of this area.