Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Please find here my main objections to the proposed local plan relating to:-

Knebworth (paragraphs 13.183 - 13.202 of the local plan)

-The plan seem to have no overall strategy. There is no mention of how the current infrastructure with be improved to accommodate such a huge percentage growth (663 additional homes)
-Green belt removal is contradictory to government policy. How can this be justified when much more suitable areas are available for development?
-Drainage. The current system is regularly over capacity after rainfall and results in flooding. I see no consideration within the plan to tackle this and the addition surface water created by a major development.
-Effect on Conservation areas. Both Deards End Lane and Stockens Green would be heavily impacted by the increased population, traffic, flooding and pollution generated by such an enormous developments.

Re. Site KB1

-Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety at the railway bridge by the station (Park lane). This bridge is narrow and would be completely unsuitable for higher traffic levels.
-Traffic congestion to Deards End Lane. As per railway bridge, this is a narrow road with no spare capacity.
-The impact on the wildlife in the various wooded site of Park lane. How will these be protected?
-Drainage. As above - . The current system is regularly over capacity after rainfall and results in flooding.

Re Site KB2

-How the A1(M) will impact the proposed school. Building a new school in an area of high pollution show no thought of the motorways environmental effect has been considered.
-Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety at the railway bridge at Gun Lane. Vehicles frequently mount the pavement at present (personal observation). Additional traffic will only add to this current pinch point.
-Drainage. As above - . The current system is regularly over capacity after rainfall and results in flooding.

Re Site KB3

-This is a key commercial site and if lost will detrimentally alter the High street and overall village feel.
-The High Street drainage is already an issues. 14 new home will only add to this problem.
-Employment in the village will fall. No alternative employment opportunities are noted.

Re Site KB4

-Yet more Green belt loss as above, it's is contradictory to government policy
-Traffic issues related to the increased traffic on the narrow Watton Road
-Yet again no consideration to the effect on the current drainage system.

This plan is completely flawed and seems to have been hastily drawn up with little consideration to the environment, current and future residents or infrastructure affects.

I trust this OBJECTION will be useful to you.

Please find here my main objections to the proposed local plan relating to:-

Knebworth (paragraphs 13.183 - 13.202 of the local plan)

-The plan seem to have no overall strategy. There is no mention of how the current infrastructure with be improved to accommodate such a huge percentage growth (663 additional homes)
-Green belt removal is contradictory to government policy. How can this be justified when much more suitable areas are available for development?
-Drainage. The current system is regularly over capacity after rainfall and results in flooding. I see no consideration within the plan to tackle this and the addition surface water created by a major development.
-Effect on Conservation areas. Both Deards End Lane and Stockens Green would be heavily impacted by the increased population, traffic, flooding and pollution generated by such an enormous developments.

Re. Site KB1

-Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety at the railway bridge by the station (Park lane). This bridge is narrow and would be completely unsuitable for higher traffic levels.
-Traffic congestion to Deards End Lane. As per railway bridge, this is a narrow road with no spare capacity.
-The impact on the wildlife in the various wooded site of Park lane. How will these be protected?
-Drainage. As above - . The current system is regularly over capacity after rainfall and results in flooding.

Re Site KB2

-How the A1(M) will impact the proposed school. Building a new school in an area of high pollution show no thought of the motorways environmental effect has been considered.
-Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety at the railway bridge at Gun Lane. Vehicles frequently mount the pavement at present (personal observation). Additional traffic will only add to this current pinch point.
-Drainage. As above - . The current system is regularly over capacity after rainfall and results in flooding.

Re Site KB3

-This is a key commercial site and if lost will detrimentally alter the High street and overall village feel.
-The High Street drainage is already an issues. 14 new home will only add to this problem.
-Employment in the village will fall. No alternative employment opportunities are noted.

Re Site KB4

-Yet more Green belt loss as above, it's is contradictory to government policy
-Traffic issues related to the increased traffic on the narrow Watton Road
-Yet again no consideration to the effect on the current drainage system.

This plan is completely flawed and seems to have been hastily drawn up with little consideration to the environment, current and future residents or infrastructure affects.

I trust this OBJECTION will be useful to you.

Please find here my main objections to the proposed local plan relating to:-

Knebworth (paragraphs 13.183 - 13.202 of the local plan)

-The plan seem to have no overall strategy. There is no mention of how the current infrastructure with be improved to accommodate such a huge percentage growth (663 additional homes)
-Green belt removal is contradictory to government policy. How can this be justified when much more suitable areas are available for development?
-Drainage. The current system is regularly over capacity after rainfall and results in flooding. I see no consideration within the plan to tackle this and the addition surface water created by a major development.
-Effect on Conservation areas. Both Deards End Lane and Stockens Green would be heavily impacted by the increased population, traffic, flooding and pollution generated by such an enormous developments.

Re. Site KB1

-Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety at the railway bridge by the station (Park lane). This bridge is narrow and would be completely unsuitable for higher traffic levels.
-Traffic congestion to Deards End Lane. As per railway bridge, this is a narrow road with no spare capacity.
-The impact on the wildlife in the various wooded site of Park lane. How will these be protected?
-Drainage. As above - . The current system is regularly over capacity after rainfall and results in flooding.

Re Site KB2

-How the A1(M) will impact the proposed school. Building a new school in an area of high pollution show no thought of the motorways environmental effect has been considered.
-Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety at the railway bridge at Gun Lane. Vehicles frequently mount the pavement at present (personal observation). Additional traffic will only add to this current pinch point.
-Drainage. As above - . The current system is regularly over capacity after rainfall and results in flooding.

Re Site KB3

-This is a key commercial site and if lost will detrimentally alter the High street and overall village feel.
-The High Street drainage is already an issues. 14 new home will only add to this problem.
-Employment in the village will fall. No alternative employment opportunities are noted.

Re Site KB4

-Yet more Green belt loss as above, it's is contradictory to government policy
-Traffic issues related to the increased traffic on the narrow Watton Road
-Yet again no consideration to the effect on the current drainage system.

This plan is completely flawed and seems to have been hastily drawn up with little consideration to the environment, current and future residents or infrastructure affects.

I trust this OBJECTION will be useful to you.

Please find here my main objections to the proposed local plan relating to:-

Knebworth (paragraphs 13.183 - 13.202 of the local plan)

-The plan seem to have no overall strategy. There is no mention of how the current infrastructure with be improved to accommodate such a huge percentage growth (663 additional homes)
-Green belt removal is contradictory to government policy. How can this be justified when much more suitable areas are available for development?
-Drainage. The current system is regularly over capacity after rainfall and results in flooding. I see no consideration within the plan to tackle this and the addition surface water created by a major development.
-Effect on Conservation areas. Both Deards End Lane and Stockens Green would be heavily impacted by the increased population, traffic, flooding and pollution generated by such an enormous developments.

Re. Site KB1

-Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety at the railway bridge by the station (Park lane). This bridge is narrow and would be completely unsuitable for higher traffic levels.
-Traffic congestion to Deards End Lane. As per railway bridge, this is a narrow road with no spare capacity.
-The impact on the wildlife in the various wooded site of Park lane. How will these be protected?
-Drainage. As above - . The current system is regularly over capacity after rainfall and results in flooding.

Re Site KB2

-How the A1(M) will impact the proposed school. Building a new school in an area of high pollution show no thought of the motorways environmental effect has been considered.
-Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety at the railway bridge at Gun Lane. Vehicles frequently mount the pavement at present (personal observation). Additional traffic will only add to this current pinch point.
-Drainage. As above - . The current system is regularly over capacity after rainfall and results in flooding.

Re Site KB3

-This is a key commercial site and if lost will detrimentally alter the High street and overall village feel.
-The High Street drainage is already an issues. 14 new home will only add to this problem.
-Employment in the village will fall. No alternative employment opportunities are noted.

Re Site KB4

-Yet more Green belt loss as above, it's is contradictory to government policy
-Traffic issues related to the increased traffic on the narrow Watton Road
-Yet again no consideration to the effect on the current drainage system.

This plan is completely flawed and seems to have been hastily drawn up with little consideration to the environment, current and future residents or infrastructure affects.

I trust this OBJECTION will be useful to you.