Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

I am writing to raise my concerned regarding the local plan in respect of Ickleford.

My parents have lived in the village since I was 15 and I was lucky enough to purchase a property here 10 years ago and have lived here permanently ever since. During my time here the level of traffic coming down the Bedford Road has drastically increased to the extent that it is now quicker for me to walk to my daughters swimming lesson at the local pool than to drive.

One of the main pull of moving back to Ickleford was its village feel and in particular the local Church of England school. I attend the local church weekly and it was very important to me that my daughter be able to attend not only a small village school but also a faith school.

My specific concerns are as follows

1. The proposed housing will have a significant impact on the feel of the village which is in danger of being swallowed up into Hertfordshire. This relates to all 4 proposed sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1. This plan is not sound as it conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of villages.
2. For site IC3 the proposed relocation of the school will have a dramatic impact on this village of which the school is at the heart. Again this plan is not sound as it conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of villages.
3. In addition in respect of sites IC1, IC2, and IC3 the proposal plans include building on green belt land. This plan is not sound as it conflicts with national planning policy framework and NHDC strategic objectives on green belt.
4. In respect of all 4 sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1, the road both through the village but particularly the Bedford Road is already at breaking point in terms of coping with the level of traffic into and through Hitchin. The traffic is frequently at a standstill by the time you reach the Priory School and becoming more frequently backed up from the village itself. This plan is not sound as it does not account for how the already struggling roads will cope with the increased traffic.
5. There is the added impact this will have on pollution so the plan is not sound as it conflicts with NHDC policy on transport.

I am writing to raise my concerned regarding the local plan in respect of Ickleford.

My parents have lived in the village since I was 15 and I was lucky enough to purchase a property here 10 years ago and have lived here permanently ever since. During my time here the level of traffic coming down the Bedford Road has drastically increased to the extent that it is now quicker for me to walk to my daughters swimming lesson at the local pool than to drive.

One of the main pull of moving back to Ickleford was its village feel and in particular the local Church of England school. I attend the local church weekly and it was very important to me that my daughter be able to attend not only a small village school but also a faith school.

My specific concerns are as follows

1. The proposed housing will have a significant impact on the feel of the village which is in danger of being swallowed up into Hertfordshire. This relates to all 4 proposed sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1. This plan is not sound as it conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of villages.
2. For site IC3 the proposed relocation of the school will have a dramatic impact on this village of which the school is at the heart. Again this plan is not sound as it conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of villages.
3. In addition in respect of sites IC1, IC2, and IC3 the proposal plans include building on green belt land. This plan is not sound as it conflicts with national planning policy framework and NHDC strategic objectives on green belt.
4. In respect of all 4 sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1, the road both through the village but particularly the Bedford Road is already at breaking point in terms of coping with the level of traffic into and through Hitchin. The traffic is frequently at a standstill by the time you reach the Priory School and becoming more frequently backed up from the village itself. This plan is not sound as it does not account for how the already struggling roads will cope with the increased traffic.
5. There is the added impact this will have on pollution so the plan is not sound as it conflicts with NHDC policy on transport.

I am writing to raise my concerned regarding the local plan in respect of Ickleford.

My parents have lived in the village since I was 15 and I was lucky enough to purchase a property here 10 years ago and have lived here permanently ever since. During my time here the level of traffic coming down the Bedford Road has drastically increased to the extent that it is now quicker for me to walk to my daughters swimming lesson at the local pool than to drive.

One of the main pull of moving back to Ickleford was its village feel and in particular the local Church of England school. I attend the local church weekly and it was very important to me that my daughter be able to attend not only a small village school but also a faith school.

My specific concerns are as follows

1. The proposed housing will have a significant impact on the feel of the village which is in danger of being swallowed up into Hertfordshire. This relates to all 4 proposed sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1. This plan is not sound as it conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of villages.
2. For site IC3 the proposed relocation of the school will have a dramatic impact on this village of which the school is at the heart. Again this plan is not sound as it conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of villages.
3. In addition in respect of sites IC1, IC2, and IC3 the proposal plans include building on green belt land. This plan is not sound as it conflicts with national planning policy framework and NHDC strategic objectives on green belt.
4. In respect of all 4 sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1, the road both through the village but particularly the Bedford Road is already at breaking point in terms of coping with the level of traffic into and through Hitchin. The traffic is frequently at a standstill by the time you reach the Priory School and becoming more frequently backed up from the village itself. This plan is not sound as it does not account for how the already struggling roads will cope with the increased traffic.
5. There is the added impact this will have on pollution so the plan is not sound as it conflicts with NHDC policy on transport.

I am writing to raise my concerned regarding the local plan in respect of Ickleford.

My parents have lived in the village since I was 15 and I was lucky enough to purchase a property here 10 years ago and have lived here permanently ever since. During my time here the level of traffic coming down the Bedford Road has drastically increased to the extent that it is now quicker for me to walk to my daughters swimming lesson at the local pool than to drive.

One of the main pull of moving back to Ickleford was its village feel and in particular the local Church of England school. I attend the local church weekly and it was very important to me that my daughter be able to attend not only a small village school but also a faith school.

My specific concerns are as follows

1. The proposed housing will have a significant impact on the feel of the village which is in danger of being swallowed up into Hertfordshire. This relates to all 4 proposed sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1. This plan is not sound as it conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of villages.
2. For site IC3 the proposed relocation of the school will have a dramatic impact on this village of which the school is at the heart. Again this plan is not sound as it conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of villages.
3. In addition in respect of sites IC1, IC2, and IC3 the proposal plans include building on green belt land. This plan is not sound as it conflicts with national planning policy framework and NHDC strategic objectives on green belt.
4. In respect of all 4 sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1, the road both through the village but particularly the Bedford Road is already at breaking point in terms of coping with the level of traffic into and through Hitchin. The traffic is frequently at a standstill by the time you reach the Priory School and becoming more frequently backed up from the village itself. This plan is not sound as it does not account for how the already struggling roads will cope with the increased traffic.
5. There is the added impact this will have on pollution so the plan is not sound as it conflicts with NHDC policy on transport.

I am writing to raise my concerned regarding the local plan in respect of Ickleford.

My parents have lived in the village since I was 15 and I was lucky enough to purchase a property here 10 years ago and have lived here permanently ever since. During my time here the level of traffic coming down the Bedford Road has drastically increased to the extent that it is now quicker for me to walk to my daughters swimming lesson at the local pool than to drive.

One of the main pull of moving back to Ickleford was its village feel and in particular the local Church of England school. I attend the local church weekly and it was very important to me that my daughter be able to attend not only a small village school but also a faith school.

My specific concerns are as follows

1. The proposed housing will have a significant impact on the feel of the village which is in danger of being swallowed up into Hertfordshire. This relates to all 4 proposed sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1. This plan is not sound as it conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of villages.
2. For site IC3 the proposed relocation of the school will have a dramatic impact on this village of which the school is at the heart. Again this plan is not sound as it conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of villages.
3. In addition in respect of sites IC1, IC2, and IC3 the proposal plans include building on green belt land. This plan is not sound as it conflicts with national planning policy framework and NHDC strategic objectives on green belt.
4. In respect of all 4 sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1, the road both through the village but particularly the Bedford Road is already at breaking point in terms of coping with the level of traffic into and through Hitchin. The traffic is frequently at a standstill by the time you reach the Priory School and becoming more frequently backed up from the village itself. This plan is not sound as it does not account for how the already struggling roads will cope with the increased traffic.
5. There is the added impact this will have on pollution so the plan is not sound as it conflicts with NHDC policy on transport.