Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

I object to plans to develop the land north of Great Ashby on both the GA1 and GA2 sites. My objection is based on following points:
* Infrastructure - There is insufficient consideration of the impact of these developments on the existing Great Ashby community. Access through Mendip Way will cause congestion, be dangerous and alter the existing character of this road and place pressure on Great Ashby Way, Back Lane and other thoroughfares. Without plans for a separate link road north of Stevenage, too much traffic pressure and associated pollution will unfairly impact existing residents. Plans for schools, doctor's surgeries and community facilities are absent from GA1 proposals and sketchy in proposals for GA2. The development recently completed at Martin's Wood (Chrysalis Park) is an example of another nearby development which promised a doctor's surgery which never materialised.
* Wildlife - your proposals impact green belt. The land is home to diverse wildlife, some protected such as bat species. Plans for "corridors" for wildlife are a poor replacement for the habitat lost. The site, especially GA2, features woodland - the plans are very unclear as to how, if at all, these trees will be saved - further adding to air pollution, impacting resident health and wildlife habitat.
* Character - viewed alongside wider schemes to tag estates to Stevenage fringes, the impact on the distinct character and historic significance of hamlets and villages north and east if Stevenage is significant.
* Flood risk - I note there is a flood risk associated with natural springs in the area. Are you sure assessments of such risks are robust? Just thus month MPs debated the need for reform of flood management, including imposing tougher regulations on builders.

I object to plans to develop the land north of Great Ashby on both the GA1 and GA2 sites. My objection is based on following points:
* Infrastructure - There is insufficient consideration of the impact of these developments on the existing Great Ashby community. Access through Mendip Way will cause congestion, be dangerous and alter the existing character of this road and place pressure on Great Ashby Way, Back Lane and other thoroughfares. Without plans for a separate link road north of Stevenage, too much traffic pressure and associated pollution will unfairly impact existing residents. Plans for schools, doctor's surgeries and community facilities are absent from GA1 proposals and sketchy in proposals for GA2. The development recently completed at Martin's Wood (Chrysalis Park) is an example of another nearby development which promised a doctor's surgery which never materialised.
* Wildlife - your proposals impact green belt. The land is home to diverse wildlife, some protected such as bat species. Plans for "corridors" for wildlife are a poor replacement for the habitat lost. The site, especially GA2, features woodland - the plans are very unclear as to how, if at all, these trees will be saved - further adding to air pollution, impacting resident health and wildlife habitat.
* Character - viewed alongside wider schemes to tag estates to Stevenage fringes, the impact on the distinct character and historic significance of hamlets and villages north and east if Stevenage is significant.
* Flood risk - I note there is a flood risk associated with natural springs in the area. Are you sure assessments of such risks are robust? Just thus month MPs debated the need for reform of flood management, including imposing tougher regulations on builders.