Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Representation ID: 1504

Received: 29/11/2016

Respondent: Mr Richard Sell

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

I believe the use of Green Belt land for proposed Baldock developments, notably 'Policy SP14: Site BA1 - North of Baldock' is unsound as it is not consistent with national policy (National Planning Policy Framework 'Protecting Green Belt land' and 'Conserving and enhancing the natural environment'). I can see no evidence of 'exceptional circumstances' for losing this Green Belt land, only that it is a convenient and easy option as Hertfordshire County Council are willing to sell the land.

Full text:

I believe the use of Green Belt land for proposed Baldock developments, notably 'Policy SP14: Site BA1 - North of Baldock' is unsound as it is not consistent with national policy (National Planning Policy Framework 'Protecting Green Belt land' and 'Conserving and enhancing the natural environment'). I can see no evidence of 'exceptional circumstances' for losing this Green Belt land, only that it is a convenient and easy option as Hertfordshire County Council are willing to sell the land.