Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Representation ID: 1580

Received: 30/11/2016

Respondent: Mr Colin Argent

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Objection to CD5:
- Loss of green belt land used for public access
- Access - Heath Lane too steep and fast for safe access. St Albans Road too congested with pinch spots at the High Street. High Street already congested at peak times. School access already difficult.
- Housing - NHDC are pushing extra houses on local communities to support Luton and Stevenage requirement. Development of a new Garden town/city should be prioritised

Full text:

Loss of green belt land used for public access - green space popular with local walkers and children would be lost
Access - Heath Lane too steep and fast for safe access. St Albans Road too congested with pinch spots at the High Street. High Street already congested at peak times. School access already difficult.
Housing - NHDC are pushing extra houses on local communities to support Luton and Stevenage requirement. Development of a new Garden town/city should be prioritised