Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Representation ID: 2235

Received: 30/11/2016

Respondent: Nicki Holmes

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

Object to SP14 - BA1:
- Impact on village character
- Increased pressure on the local infrastructure
- Scale of development
- Pressure on the rail service
- Pressure on community infrastructure (highways, schools, healthcare)
- Site distribution of sites across district
- Historic Town
- Landscape Character
- Wildlife and biodiversity

Full text:

As the website link is not working I am emailing to lodge my objection to the proposed development of 2800 houses on land north of Baldock.

In my view, this will be an unmitigated disaster for the area, completely destroying the town of Baldock and putting unnecessary pressure on the local infrastructure in the town and surrounding villages.

This plan alone will almost double the size of the current population of Baldock with the addition of around 8000 more people and 5000 more cars. It will put undue pressure on the railway service which is already busy and which the operating company are looking to reduce by means of a slower service and fewer trains.
It would put undue pressure on roads, schools and infrastructure.

Some development to enable local people and their children to remain in the area is acceptable but placing the majority of the additional housing burden for the District on Baldock is both unfair and unnecessary. The requirement should be spread fairly across the whole District, which covers a large area.

Baldock is an historic town located in an area of historic importance in the town and local villages, with beautiful countryside which is home to a wide range of wildlife.

I am completely opposed to what would amount to a complete desecration of the town and local area.