Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

It has come to my attention that there are plans to develop the following sites in Ickleford for new housing:

IC1 - Duncots Close - 9 homes
IC2 - Burford Grange - 40 homes
IC3 - Bedford Road - 150 homes
LS1 - North Ickleford, near Lower Stondon - 120 homes

This development then represents a total increase of 319 new homes.

This email is to register my objections to the above plans on the following grounds:

. Ickleford is a small, ancient, rural and picturesque local village. Such a quantity of additional homes will overwhelm these valued and desirable characteristics.

. Proposing such a quantity of additional homes is unsound bearing in mind the impact this will have on local infrastructure such as the roads which already experience significant congestion and the consequent increase in pollution.

. Facilities in Ickleford and Hitchin such as the local railway station already struggle with current demand.

. For sites IC1, IC2 and IC3 the local plan is not sound because it conflicts with National Planning Policy Framework and conflicts with NHDC Strategic Objectives on Green Belt.

. For sites IC1 and IC3 this plan is not sound as there is evidence that the drainage and sewerage systems cannot even cope with the current demand.

. For site IC3 the proposal to relocate the school is not sound because it will destroy the sense of community and integrity of the village.

. Site IC2 is very close to the Oughton Head Nature Reserve and such further development of the area will have a detrimental impact on the wildlife that it seeks to protect.

. Such a significant building over of land increases the risk of flooding.

. This is a rural area and such a loss of space and land and the consequent increase in people and traffic will significantly and adversely impact this characteristic irrevocably destroying natural beauty and environment for wildlife.

Please consider these objections when you are reviewing these proposals.

It has come to my attention that there are plans to develop the following sites in Ickleford for new housing:

IC1 - Duncots Close - 9 homes
IC2 - Burford Grange - 40 homes
IC3 - Bedford Road - 150 homes
LS1 - North Ickleford, near Lower Stondon - 120 homes

This development then represents a total increase of 319 new homes.

This email is to register my objections to the above plans on the following grounds:

. Ickleford is a small, ancient, rural and picturesque local village. Such a quantity of additional homes will overwhelm these valued and desirable characteristics.

. Proposing such a quantity of additional homes is unsound bearing in mind the impact this will have on local infrastructure such as the roads which already experience significant congestion and the consequent increase in pollution.

. Facilities in Ickleford and Hitchin such as the local railway station already struggle with current demand.

. For sites IC1, IC2 and IC3 the local plan is not sound because it conflicts with National Planning Policy Framework and conflicts with NHDC Strategic Objectives on Green Belt.

. For sites IC1 and IC3 this plan is not sound as there is evidence that the drainage and sewerage systems cannot even cope with the current demand.

. For site IC3 the proposal to relocate the school is not sound because it will destroy the sense of community and integrity of the village.

. Site IC2 is very close to the Oughton Head Nature Reserve and such further development of the area will have a detrimental impact on the wildlife that it seeks to protect.

. Such a significant building over of land increases the risk of flooding.

. This is a rural area and such a loss of space and land and the consequent increase in people and traffic will significantly and adversely impact this characteristic irrevocably destroying natural beauty and environment for wildlife.

Please consider these objections when you are reviewing these proposals.

It has come to my attention that there are plans to develop the following sites in Ickleford for new housing:

IC1 - Duncots Close - 9 homes
IC2 - Burford Grange - 40 homes
IC3 - Bedford Road - 150 homes
LS1 - North Ickleford, near Lower Stondon - 120 homes

This development then represents a total increase of 319 new homes.

This email is to register my objections to the above plans on the following grounds:

. Ickleford is a small, ancient, rural and picturesque local village. Such a quantity of additional homes will overwhelm these valued and desirable characteristics.

. Proposing such a quantity of additional homes is unsound bearing in mind the impact this will have on local infrastructure such as the roads which already experience significant congestion and the consequent increase in pollution.

. Facilities in Ickleford and Hitchin such as the local railway station already struggle with current demand.

. For sites IC1, IC2 and IC3 the local plan is not sound because it conflicts with National Planning Policy Framework and conflicts with NHDC Strategic Objectives on Green Belt.

. For sites IC1 and IC3 this plan is not sound as there is evidence that the drainage and sewerage systems cannot even cope with the current demand.

. For site IC3 the proposal to relocate the school is not sound because it will destroy the sense of community and integrity of the village.

. Site IC2 is very close to the Oughton Head Nature Reserve and such further development of the area will have a detrimental impact on the wildlife that it seeks to protect.

. Such a significant building over of land increases the risk of flooding.

. This is a rural area and such a loss of space and land and the consequent increase in people and traffic will significantly and adversely impact this characteristic irrevocably destroying natural beauty and environment for wildlife.

Please consider these objections when you are reviewing these proposals.

It has come to my attention that there are plans to develop the following sites in Ickleford for new housing:

IC1 - Duncots Close - 9 homes
IC2 - Burford Grange - 40 homes
IC3 - Bedford Road - 150 homes
LS1 - North Ickleford, near Lower Stondon - 120 homes

This development then represents a total increase of 319 new homes.

This email is to register my objections to the above plans on the following grounds:

. Ickleford is a small, ancient, rural and picturesque local village. Such a quantity of additional homes will overwhelm these valued and desirable characteristics.

. Proposing such a quantity of additional homes is unsound bearing in mind the impact this will have on local infrastructure such as the roads which already experience significant congestion and the consequent increase in pollution.

. Facilities in Ickleford and Hitchin such as the local railway station already struggle with current demand.

. For sites IC1, IC2 and IC3 the local plan is not sound because it conflicts with National Planning Policy Framework and conflicts with NHDC Strategic Objectives on Green Belt.

. For sites IC1 and IC3 this plan is not sound as there is evidence that the drainage and sewerage systems cannot even cope with the current demand.

. For site IC3 the proposal to relocate the school is not sound because it will destroy the sense of community and integrity of the village.

. Site IC2 is very close to the Oughton Head Nature Reserve and such further development of the area will have a detrimental impact on the wildlife that it seeks to protect.

. Such a significant building over of land increases the risk of flooding.

. This is a rural area and such a loss of space and land and the consequent increase in people and traffic will significantly and adversely impact this characteristic irrevocably destroying natural beauty and environment for wildlife.

Please consider these objections when you are reviewing these proposals.