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Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

BA1 Land north of Baldock

Representation ID: 1851

Received: 30/11/2016

Respondent: Mr Jonathan Pritchard-Barrett

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Object to BA1: The development north of Baldock will change the character of the town, increase pollution and put pressure on services especially schools.

Full text:

There seems little doubt that the character of Baldock will change as it almost doubles in size. Of course, this is difficult to quantify, but should be noted.

Pollution levels will undoubtedly increase as the town almost doubles in size. This will impact the health of the residents. (Prior to the A505 bypass, Baldock youth asthma rates were more than twice the national average, they are currently lower than the national average. It would not be good to see them rise to those high levels again).

The new development north of Baldock is situated in such a position that makes sustainable transport - specifically cycling - difficult, as routes would disgorge onto the busy North Road or B656.

Such a rapid rise in the population levels will most probably put stresses on services, especially schooling.

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