Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Representation ID: 974

Received: 27/11/2016

Respondent: Hertfordshire Gardens Trust

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? Yes

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Object to NS1 on the grounds of impact on Chesfield Park (historic designated landscape of Local Importance) in relation to:
- setting and significance
- light pollution
- noise
- visual intrusion
- compliance with NPPF para. 7

Full text:

Development of site NS1 will cause harm to the setting, and significance, of Chesfield Park. This is a historic designed landscape of Local Importance. Light pollution, noise and visual intrusion from housing developments will all adversely affect the park. This does therefore not comply with paragraph 7 'environmental role' of the NPPF definition of sustainability