Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Cowards lane is a very constricted lane. A development of 73 to the south of the lane is likely to lead to the lane (already used as a cut through) becoming extremely congested and hazardous to pedestrian users (who walk along the lane to get to the playing field. Likewise, St Albans Road is now frequently blocked by traffic to and from the quarry. I overlook the junction of the High Street and St Albans Road and often count 10 or more lorries in a 5 minute period. The road cannot take anymore traffic and is hazardous for pedestrians. 73 houses is likely to mean 146 car and the B656 is often static at peak times. local residents in Newtown can take 10 minutes or more waiting to exit the road. those who live on the High Street are placed at risk when entering and exiting their cars. the traffic comes through the village and does not benefit the village in any way. The local school is at capacity.