I would like to express my support for the local plan to extend the provision of housing in and around Baldock.

I am satisfied that the plan takes into account and complies with relevant legislation and policy.

I am convinced that the expansion of housing in and around Baldock will be for the long term benefit of current and future residents of the area.

I am not persuaded by the arguments of opposers.

I am disappointed that the benefits of a potential economic and cultural boon associated with a London to Cambridge and Cambridge to Oxford axis have not been highlighted.

I hope that the decision makers in this case will stand up to the self serving, depressing, backward facing, small minded selfish arguments of the opposers.