Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

I do not feel that there is a cohesive strategy for Knebworth and thus there is a connection between housing and the infrastructure required. It is ludicrous to be considering increasing the number of houses within Knebworthby such an enormous percentage at the same time as considering reducing the train service to the village. Whether or not this falls within the remit of the Council it needs to be taken into consideration in the interests of a cohesive response.
The number of houses planned is excessive both in terms of its impact on the village itself and when considering the additional building planned in neighbouring areas. The amount of traffic through the village is already a problem and the roads cannot cope with the additional cars that would be involved. Additionally, there would be a huge impact on the village character and the surrounding landscape, scenery and wildlife

The number of houses planned is excessive - it will make Knebworth virtually a part of Stevenage; it will destroy the landscape and agricultural land and most improtantly Watton Road will not be able to cope with the additional traffic. It is already a rat run and the existing traffic problems and attempts to deal with them are well documented.

While I would support the building of houses in existing built areas, I am concerned that we are losing a big employer which attracts business into the village and no attempt is being made to address this issue. A cohesive strategy must take account of employment opportunities.