I'm writing to object about the elements of the proposed local plan relating to Ickleford, as follows:

Building on green belt land
This applies to sites IC1, IC2 & IC3 as it conflicts with the National Planning Policy Framework AND with the NHDC's own Strategic Objectives re. the Green Belt.

Sewerage & Flooding
This applies to sites IC1 and IC3 as the evidence suggest that the current main sewer cannot cope with the existing demand & these sites will add to that problem. This is also counter to the NHDC's own policy not to develop on land prone to flooding.

Lack of proper consultation
This applies to sites IC3 and LS1, as the plan is not legally compliant, since the NHDC have not allowed prior consultation on these sites.

Traffic
This applies to sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1 as the NHDC's modelling is flawed because it does not account for increased traffic from Central Bedfordshire, and conflicts with the NHDC's policy on transport.

Air quality
This applies to sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1 as the increased traffic pollution that will result conflicts with the NHDC's policy on air quality .

Relocation of the School
This applies to site IC3 - as an ex. Governor of the School my view is that the proposed relocation will impact Ickleford severely, which conflicts with NHDCs policy to protect and enhance the historic character of villages.

No coordination with neighbouring authorities
This applies to sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1 as the NHDC have not accounted for any impact associated with the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.

I do hope that my views will be considered when the Plan is debated, as I believe the current proposals will be disasterous for Ickleford.