Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

This email my objection to the Local Plan for Codicote based on the following -

Travel - the village is already a rat run for people avoiding the two lane section of the A1 between Hitchin and Welwyn. Traffic is already unbearable at rush hour and the village could not sustain further traffic. Additionally the proposed development to the rear of The Close would bring traffic through Valley Rd and Bury Lane onto the top end of the High Street and through the village. Having little public transport, the majority of villagers rely on their cars.

Schooling - the school already cannot cope with the current number of pupils in the village. Forcing children who live in the village to go to a school elsewhere is unacceptable and would further impact on the traffic issues. Any increase in dwellings must force an increase in school places - this was an issue in 15/16 and 13/14.

Healthcare - it is already near impossible to obtain a doctors appointment.

Parking - the parking on the high street is already dangerous.

Green Belt - the land is Green Belt, and I believe already has drainage and infrastructure issues - the development will lead to a loss of public space and have an impact on the village. It was always my belief that Green Belt land was untouchable?

Scale - the scale of the development is unacceptable with more than 30% growth - this would place unacceptable strain on infrastructure and have a detrimental effect on the character of the area.

Power - there are already frequent power cuts.