Object
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 1779
Received: 30/11/2016
Respondent: Ms Jane Neal
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
Object to SP14 - BA1:
- The spatial strategy of the plan does not address the fundamental question of how much development is needed to meet local needs and where these needs are required.
- It is not proportionate for Baldock/Bygrave to have 3,290 houses from the total number required (i.e. 80% growth to the total population).
- Consistency with Localism Act and NPPF
- Failed to communicate with key consultees
- Brownfield sites available
- Infrastructure requirements
It is inappropriate to have a plan that the Planning Officer, three MP's, together with the majority of the local residents do not believe in and have a system that does not address the fundamental principles of the Localism Act and National Planning Policy Guidelines i.e. less complex and more accessible, protect the environment and promote sustainable development.
There is substantial evidence that the Council have made no referral to earlier suggestions made from 'informed bodies' such as the Campaign to Protect Rural England. Neither have they consulted major partners such as Network Rail regarding road infrastructure or other surrounding land owners about the availability of parcels of land for sustainable development.