Object
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 1321
Received: 29/11/2016
Respondent: Mr Scott Oliver
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Object to Knebworth (in general):
- Scale of development and supporting evidence
- Building on the Greenbelt
- Local environment and village character
- Not consistent with NPPF
The number of homes proposed in the latest version of the plan is considerably greater than the previous version of the plan which was out for consultation in 2014/15- 663 v 433 a 53% increase. The total number of homes will increase by 31% compared to circa 20% in the earlier version. NHDC have failed to provide details of the of the rationale behind the increase.
The current proposals involve building on Green Belt which currently contributes significantly to the local environment and the semi rural character of the village. This is contrary to Government policy.