Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Representation ID: 5708

Received: 29/11/2016

Respondent: Mrs Linda Fenner

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

Object to SP2:
-NHDC has failed to consult on the proposals to extend the settlement boundary in locations other than AS1

Full text:

Ashwell site AS1 does not meet the requirements for highway safety to protect pedestrians and other road users as defined I both National Planning Policy Framework and NHDC's own current and emerging planning policy for highway safety (policy T1)

Site AS1 fails to meet the requirements to protect valued landscapes. The site is within the North Baldock Chalk Uplands Character Area and development is restricted under NPPF and NHDC's own local planning policy, both current and emerging.

Site AS1 fails to meet the requirements to protect the historic environment. The site is within the setting of scheduled ancient monument Arbury Banks and is protected by NPPF and NHDC policy (SP13, para 4.151)

NHDC has failed to consult on the proposals to extend the settlement boundary in locations other than AS1 (within which there would be a presumption in favour of development ; policy SP2 and has not responded adequately to previous representations.