Object
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 777
Received: 24/11/2016
Respondent: Mr Neil Brown
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Object to SP6: Too theoretical, need to consider what can be achieved, overreliance on modal shift, does not address increase in car use from new homes, cuts to train and bus contrary to criterion c.
This policy is too theoretical and has not been evaluated it against what might be practicable. It relies too much on encouraging alternative modes of transport and does not adequately tackle the massive increase in motor car use that housing development will bring.
The policy requires the Council to work with service providers to provide sustainable transport options (clause c). If this has been happening, it has been unsuccessful. Recently there have been cuts in already limited bus services to Baldock. There is also a proposal to reduce the rail service at Baldock.