I am writing to you concerning the North Hertfordshire District Council Proposed Submission Local Plan. I object to sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1 on several grounds, as listed below:
1) There is a conflict between NHDC policy on air quality and the increased traffic pollution that will follow as a result of development at sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1 - for this reason I would argue that the local plan is not sound.
2) It is NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of villages - how could you propose to relocate our much loved village school? To do so will tear the heart out of Ickleford village and our close community. The local plan is not sound as the impact of development at site IC3, damage to our community and the character of our village, is in conflict with NHDC policy - PROTECT and ENHANCE the historic character of villages!
3) Development on sites IC1, IC2 and IC3 is in direct conflict with NHDC Strategic Objectives on Green Belt and also conflicts with the National Policy Planning Framework - these conflicts mean that the Local Plan is not sound.
4) The Local Plan is not legally compliant regarding site IC3 as NHDC did not allow prior consultation on this site - this is an outrageous omission and our community is ready to oppose this development every step of the way.