I am in principle in support of a local plan for North Herts in order to control sustainable house building that is required in our vicinity. However there are aspects of this local plan that are in contravention of the four "Tests of Soundness". Overall I object to the inequality of the size of developments which have targeted Baldock. Building of houses in Baldock is a necessity however to propose an increase of 80% over the next 14 years would not be sustainable in such a small and historical town. My reasons for objection are listed under the appropriate sections.