Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Having attended the recent public meeting I do not think the views of local Baldock residents were heard or taken into account.

I believe not enough detail has been taken into consideration on the development of the infrastructure currently in place. The residents suffer from insufficient parking, traffic congestion, lack of schools and medical facilities. With the proposed changes to our train timetable to abolish the fast trains into London will do little to entice the general public to move to Baldock into one of the many proposed housing schemes.

Consideration should be taken into account for the residents who already live in Baldock and the lack of current facilities. The traffic and parking will not encourage retail into the area and there are no proposed developments to increase job opportunities.

I endorse the need for increased housing but not without greater detail into the development of our area. One of Baldock's main advantages being surrounded by green fields and open space which my son has enjoyed I would hope the same could be said for my grandchildren. I cannot comprehend the fact Baldock is the target for such a greater percentage of all new housing in North Herts why Baldock and how can the Council defend this decision!

A massive increase in Baldock's population without education, medical, transport and additional employment will be detrimental on the long term growth and aspirations for our town.

Let us have our say!