Not sound for the following reasons:
Conflicts with National Planning Policy Framework.
Conflicts with NHDC Strategic Objectives on Green Belt.
Flooding danger - main sewer cannot cope with current demand, further burdens on it from more development could be disastrous. Conflicts with NHDC policies not to develop in areas prone to flooding, and to reduce the risk of flooding from new developments.
'Not legally compliant' because NHDC did not allow prior consultation on this site.
Traffic - NHDC modelling is flawed as it does not account for increased traffic from Central Beds and conflicts with NHDC policy on transport - increased traffic pollution conflicts with NHDC policy on air quality.
Proposed relocation of the school - consequent impact on the village conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of villages.
Lack of coordination with neighbouring authorities, NHDC have not accounted for any impact associated with Central Beds Local Plan.