Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Representation ID: 822

Received: 24/11/2016

Respondent: Mr Mark Goddard

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Object to SP3:
- Lack of employment opportunities
- Increase in commuters
- Not consistent with the NPPF
- Highway infrastructure and public transport at capacity

Full text:

There are not enough employment opportunities with the Town to support the likely 4000 new adults on the proposed development north of Baldock. The 19.6ha set aside in the plan will meet a fraction of the demand which means that most people will be commuters. Para 34 of the NPPF states that developments that generate significant movements should be minimized. Upwards of 3000 people commuting is 'significant' and therefore this development is at odds with the NPPF. The Town can hardly cope with traffic and rail use at present let alone with another 4000 people.