Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Yes I am prepared to attend and speak and I would like to attend any hearing. Also like to be informed of relevant dates and actions.
Herewith comments on the above plan

Site IC1 Objection. Unsound
In conflict with the following:-
1. Sewerage and Drainage: In conflict with NHDC Plan statement Ref. Page 37 Para.1.163. Anglian Water considers there is capacity in the relevant Sewerage Treatment works to support the growth required.
This statement is totally misleading as it does not consider the actual sewerage pipes capacity running through the Village.
Sewerage flooding at properties in Duncots Close, Laurel Way and Lower Green have all suffered sewerage on their lawns and a backup flow in their toilets. A recent meeting with Residents and Anglian Water identified that the pipe capacity is not sufficient to carry sewerage to the local Pumping Station.
2. NHDC Policy Ref. ENV4 states not to develop in areas prone to flooding and the reduce the risk of flooding from new developments.
Site IC2 Objection. Unsound.
In conflict with the following:-

1. No accurate traffic modelling, as unable to reflect growth in Central Beds, as their district Plan is not available yet.
At peak times traffic approaching Hitchin on the A600 already queues back 2miles from this site, the proposed 40 new houses will worsen this situation.
2. NHDC policies ENV 1,2 & 3. As this proposal will link Hitchin with Ickleford. eg. urban sprawl northwards from Hitchin to Ickleford.
3. Greenbelt............policies NPPF 80,87& 89.
Site IC3 Objection Unsound
In conflict with the following:-
1. Not Legal...... District Plan Page 8 ref.1.19 and NHDC statement of Community involvement updated xxx2015.
No consultation opportunity for Ickleford Parish Council and Residents. This site being a late entry.
2.Greenbelt ....NPPF 80,87&89.
3. Sewerage and Drainage. (As per IC1)
In discussion with Anglian Water, sewerage from this site would flow Eastwards to the centre of the Village and be another junction joining the already inadequate main pipes on Arlesey Rd.
4. Transport... No accurate traffic modelling, as unable to reflect growth in Central Beds, as their District plan is not available yet. At peak times traffic approaching Hitchin already queues back nearly 2 miles from this site,the proposed 150 new houses will worsen this situation.
Potential loss of school: The school is the heartbeat of the Village, for generations parents have gathered on the Village Green both in the mornings and afternoons leaving and collecting their children to and from school.
NHDC Ref. 1.160................The statement reads " that the existing school cannot be extended". Without any backup evidence. Local Knowledge and common sense says different.

Yes I am prepared to attend and speak and I would like to attend any hearing. Also like to be informed of relevant dates and actions.
Herewith comments on the above plan

Site IC1 Objection. Unsound
In conflict with the following:-
1. Sewerage and Drainage: In conflict with NHDC Plan statement Ref. Page 37 Para.1.163. Anglian Water considers there is capacity in the relevant Sewerage Treatment works to support the growth required.
This statement is totally misleading as it does not consider the actual sewerage pipes capacity running through the Village.
Sewerage flooding at properties in Duncots Close, Laurel Way and Lower Green have all suffered sewerage on their lawns and a backup flow in their toilets. A recent meeting with Residents and Anglian Water identified that the pipe capacity is not sufficient to carry sewerage to the local Pumping Station.
2. NHDC Policy Ref. ENV4 states not to develop in areas prone to flooding and the reduce the risk of flooding from new developments.
Site IC2 Objection. Unsound.
In conflict with the following:-

1. No accurate traffic modelling, as unable to reflect growth in Central Beds, as their district Plan is not available yet.
At peak times traffic approaching Hitchin on the A600 already queues back 2miles from this site, the proposed 40 new houses will worsen this situation.
2. NHDC policies ENV 1,2 & 3. As this proposal will link Hitchin with Ickleford. eg. urban sprawl northwards from Hitchin to Ickleford.
3. Greenbelt............policies NPPF 80,87& 89.
Site IC3 Objection Unsound
In conflict with the following:-
1. Not Legal...... District Plan Page 8 ref.1.19 and NHDC statement of Community involvement updated xxx2015.
No consultation opportunity for Ickleford Parish Council and Residents. This site being a late entry.
2.Greenbelt ....NPPF 80,87&89.
3. Sewerage and Drainage. (As per IC1)
In discussion with Anglian Water, sewerage from this site would flow Eastwards to the centre of the Village and be another junction joining the already inadequate main pipes on Arlesey Rd.
4. Transport... No accurate traffic modelling, as unable to reflect growth in Central Beds, as their District plan is not available yet. At peak times traffic approaching Hitchin already queues back nearly 2 miles from this site,the proposed 150 new houses will worsen this situation.
Potential loss of school: The school is the heartbeat of the Village, for generations parents have gathered on the Village Green both in the mornings and afternoons leaving and collecting their children to and from school.
NHDC Ref. 1.160................The statement reads " that the existing school cannot be extended". Without any backup evidence. Local Knowledge and common sense says different.

Yes I am prepared to attend and speak and I would like to attend any hearing. Also like to be informed of relevant dates and actions.
Herewith comments on the above plan

Site IC1 Objection. Unsound
In conflict with the following:-
1. Sewerage and Drainage: In conflict with NHDC Plan statement Ref. Page 37 Para.1.163. Anglian Water considers there is capacity in the relevant Sewerage Treatment works to support the growth required.
This statement is totally misleading as it does not consider the actual sewerage pipes capacity running through the Village.
Sewerage flooding at properties in Duncots Close, Laurel Way and Lower Green have all suffered sewerage on their lawns and a backup flow in their toilets. A recent meeting with Residents and Anglian Water identified that the pipe capacity is not sufficient to carry sewerage to the local Pumping Station.
2. NHDC Policy Ref. ENV4 states not to develop in areas prone to flooding and the reduce the risk of flooding from new developments.
Site IC2 Objection. Unsound.
In conflict with the following:-

1. No accurate traffic modelling, as unable to reflect growth in Central Beds, as their district Plan is not available yet.
At peak times traffic approaching Hitchin on the A600 already queues back 2miles from this site, the proposed 40 new houses will worsen this situation.
2. NHDC policies ENV 1,2 & 3. As this proposal will link Hitchin with Ickleford. eg. urban sprawl northwards from Hitchin to Ickleford.
3. Greenbelt............policies NPPF 80,87& 89.
Site IC3 Objection Unsound
In conflict with the following:-
1. Not Legal...... District Plan Page 8 ref.1.19 and NHDC statement of Community involvement updated xxx2015.
No consultation opportunity for Ickleford Parish Council and Residents. This site being a late entry.
2.Greenbelt ....NPPF 80,87&89.
3. Sewerage and Drainage. (As per IC1)
In discussion with Anglian Water, sewerage from this site would flow Eastwards to the centre of the Village and be another junction joining the already inadequate main pipes on Arlesey Rd.
4. Transport... No accurate traffic modelling, as unable to reflect growth in Central Beds, as their District plan is not available yet. At peak times traffic approaching Hitchin already queues back nearly 2 miles from this site,the proposed 150 new houses will worsen this situation.
Potential loss of school: The school is the heartbeat of the Village, for generations parents have gathered on the Village Green both in the mornings and afternoons leaving and collecting their children to and from school.
NHDC Ref. 1.160................The statement reads " that the existing school cannot be extended". Without any backup evidence. Local Knowledge and common sense says different.