The vitality & viability of Baldock have not been taken into consideration with the proposed houses for the Town. Increasing the size of the town by 80% will do nothing for Baldock's historic market status. It is 1 of only 5 Herts towns classed as being of National importance for its historic character and has over 100 listed buildings. The extra pollution from the 'Baldock bowl' phenomenon will affect both human health as well as that of the historic architecture. We would either have a 'new town' on the edge of Baldock that has little involvement with the Town or a settlement that will destroy the fabric of the Town. Neither should be allowed to happen.