Object
Further Proposed Modifications to the North Hertfordshire Local Plan 2011- 2031
Representation ID: 8675
Received: 18/06/2021
Respondent: Mr Adrian Seville
My objection is that due and transparent process has not been followed.
My understanding is that NHDC submitted a request to the Inspector late in 2020 that Barkway should no longer be designated a 'village for growth' and that accordingly BK3 should be omitted from the planned development.
Evidently, the Inspector has not heeded this request - but no reasons have been disclosed for the decision.
In my opinion, this is a fatal flaw in the process, which would - if taken to Judicial Review - require the matter to be revisited by the Inspector.
You will be aware that there are powerful reasons for the removal of Barkway's designation as a 'village for growth', such that if they are to be overruled a proper and transparent procedure must be followed.
The reasoning of the Inspector, once disclosed, would of course itself be subject to review.
My objection is that due and transparent process has not been followed.
My understanding is that NHDC submitted a request to the Inspector late in 2020 that Barkway should no longer be designated a 'village for growth' and that accordingly BK3 should be omitted from the planned development.
Evidently, the Inspector has not heeded this request - but no reasons have been disclosed for the decision.
In my opinion, this is a fatal flaw in the process, which would - if taken to Judicial Review - require the matter to be revisited by the Inspector.
You will be aware that there are powerful reasons for the removal of Barkway's designation as a 'village for growth', such that if they are to be overruled a proper and transparent procedure must be followed.
The reasoning of the Inspector, once disclosed, would of course itself be subject to review.