The addition of 2500 houses and the accompanying 5000 cars in the Baldock area will increase pollution within the Town. Baldock did have an above national average asthma rate until the bypass removed many lorries from the town centre. Baldock also lies in a natural 'bowl' one that tends to hold any pollution rather than dissipate it. The additional cars will inevitably cause more pollution to the detriment of air quality and peoples health. We know Baldock is susceptible to this, unlike other NH towns & it is also at odds with para 124 of NPPF .