GREEN BELT ENCROACHMENT

This is contrary to Government policy and where within your own NHDC Green Belt Review of July 2016 at Table 2.4 states that Knebworth "Overall makes a significant contribution to Green Belt purposes, helping to prevent sprawl, merger and encroachment." There is a significant risk of the blurring of boundaries between Knebworth and Stevenage, should this site be developed.

HIGHWAYS

Within the Local Plan Transport Review dated 23 Sep 16 by Odyssey Markides there is one minor mention of Knebworth.

However, the proposed 663 extra dwelling will generate additional strain on the already heavily used B197 through the village along with other connecting roads. London Road in the centre of the village is frequently
congested, notably when a Bus or Truck is travelling as there is not enough width to the road, with parked cars either side for a Bus/Truck to pass through with oncoming traffic.

The approach roads to the mini-roundabout on the B197 at the junction of London Rd / Stevenage Rd / Station Rd / Watton Rd, which will have to take the majority of traffic from this site, frequently has queues of
traffic >500m at peak hours. This will only be exacerbated with additional housing.

Traffic congestion in the village centre is exacerbated by the B197 being used as a 'rat run' and Diversion route for traffic from the A1(M).