Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

We have seen the Public Notice Order in Claybush Road, Ashwell with regard to this proposed planning application for 33 New Houses behind nos 4-14 Claybush Road. This is in close proximity to Arbury Bank, an Iron Age Settlement. It is our wish that North Herts District Council will find it within their powers to Refuse this application.
Allowing this development would put impossible pressure on the Sewage System which is failing. (We, ourselves are on Septic Tank since we are below the Sewage Works.)
The access is along a narrow track onto a narrow road, all of which could not have a pavement on the track or on Claybush Road leading into the village. Sight lines are very difficult which in itself could lead to an unnecessary accident.
The School is currently experiencing problems and there are plans to reduce pupil numbers. This could mean very young children being taken by bus out of the village for education.
With this potential increase in population ever piece of farm land should be retained to sustain food supply. This was WW11 policy. With immigration as it stands we will need that land to provide a crop.

It is a further case of a site being proposed for unsuitable development.

Please refuse this application.