Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

While the need for housing is not in doubt the local plan for Baldock co terminally lacks imagination and viability.
Until a northern relief road and bridge are constructed the centre of Baldock will become virtually gridlocked between 0700 and 1900. Currently delays of up to 20 mins can be experienced in passing through Baldock using the A507. This will only get worse with the building an additional 2800 heriditiments to the North of the town.
There are no sensible recommendations in the plans for sustainable transport solutions other than very vague generalities and seemingly no consultation with the local railway company about increasing passenger capacity.
The whole plan smacks of a poorly thought out approach to the future needs of the area needs that could be better met by creating a new town between Royston and Baldock.

While the need for housing is not in doubt the local plan for Baldock co terminally lacks imagination and viability.
Until a northern relief road and bridge are constructed the centre of Baldock will become virtually gridlocked between 0700 and 1900. Currently delays of up to 20 mins can be experienced in passing through Baldock using the A507. This will only get worse with the building an additional 2800 heriditiments to the North of the town.
There are no sensible recommendations in the plans for sustainable transport solutions other than very vague generalities and seemingly no consultation with the local railway company about increasing passenger capacity.
The whole plan smacks of a poorly thought out approach to the future needs of the area needs that could be better met by creating a new town between Royston and Baldock.