Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

I wish to make a representation at regulation 19 stage of the NHDC Local Plan 2011-2031 consultation.

I want to participate in the Examination Stages and to change the Plan.

Infrastructure provisions and transportation feasibility for EL1, 2 and 3 are inadequate.

Unmet Housing Need figures claimed by Luton are unsound. During an Executive Committee Meeting, LBC asked NHDC to cooperate with them by commissioning another Strategic Housing Management Assessment. Under Duty to Cooperate, NHDC has responsibility to respond to the request. The Brexit result is an additional reason why a new SHMA is required. NHDC must participate to ensure the numbers given to them are accurate, sound, based on robust evidence and intended to homes for local people only.

Can both Hertfordshire and Luton's local authority guarantee that all the houses they want to build, will go to local people and not overseas investors?

I refer to the points raised by my colleague Allan White's, "Looking for a flat in Luton?
Go to China, or Russia..!!"
[Article by Allan White http://www.allanwhiteluton.uk/Luton_sold_in_China.html]

Allan writes: "In a shocking discovery new properties not yet built are already advertised for sale both in CHINA and in RUSSIA. Developers were granted planning permission to build 359 student rooms, 65 one bedroomed and 65 two bedroomed apartments. Before building has begun ALL properties are being offered to overseas investors off-plan. Details of 'guaranteed returns on investments' are included in the description to both Chinese and Russian investors.

Despite an overwhelming need for social and affordable housing in Luton, property agents, Luton's Labour controlled council and the Conservative government have all chosen to aim for profit rather than commit to local needs."

This area needs exploring, as I am sure NHDC and Inspectorate will agree.