Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Site Reference No IC2 - 40 homes - Burford Grange

As local residents we would like to object to the plans for Site Reference IC2 as being 'Not Sound' for the following reasons:
* Building on green belt conflicts with the National Planning Policy Framework and with the NHDC Strategic Objectives on Green Belt
* Traffic will be considerably increased on an already busy road which is often blocked with queuing traffic. The plan conflicts with NHDC policy on transport
* Air Quality - the increase in traffic pollution conflicts with NHDC policy on air quality, particularly as traffic already queues in this area
* No co-ordination with neighbouring authorities - NHDC have not accounted for any impact associated with the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, despite the proximity

Site Reference No IC3 - 150 homes - Bedford Road

As local residents we would like to object to the plans for Site Reference IC3 as being 'Not Sound' for the following reasons:
* Building on green belt conflicts with the National Planning Policy Framework and with the NHDC Strategic Objectives on Green Belt
* Sewerage and flooding - evidence shows that the main sewer cannot cope with current demand and IC3 would add a significant additional burden and it conflicts with NHDC policies not to develop in areas prone to flooding and to reduce the risk of flooding from new developments
* Lack of proper consultation - the Local Plan is Not Legally Compliant as NHDC did not allow prior consultation on this site
* Traffic will be considerably increased on an already busy road which is often blocked with queuing traffic. The plan conflicts with NHDC policy on transport
* Air Quality - the increase in traffic pollution conflicts with NHDC policy on air quality, particularly as traffic already queues in this area
* Relocation of the school - the impact on the village conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of villages
* No co-ordination with neighbouring authorities - NHDC have not accounted for any impact associated with the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, despite the proximity

We look forward to receiving your acknowledgement and response.

Site Reference No IC2 - 40 homes - Burford Grange

As local residents we would like to object to the plans for Site Reference IC2 as being 'Not Sound' for the following reasons:
* Building on green belt conflicts with the National Planning Policy Framework and with the NHDC Strategic Objectives on Green Belt
* Traffic will be considerably increased on an already busy road which is often blocked with queuing traffic. The plan conflicts with NHDC policy on transport
* Air Quality - the increase in traffic pollution conflicts with NHDC policy on air quality, particularly as traffic already queues in this area
* No co-ordination with neighbouring authorities - NHDC have not accounted for any impact associated with the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, despite the proximity

Site Reference No IC3 - 150 homes - Bedford Road

As local residents we would like to object to the plans for Site Reference IC3 as being 'Not Sound' for the following reasons:
* Building on green belt conflicts with the National Planning Policy Framework and with the NHDC Strategic Objectives on Green Belt
* Sewerage and flooding - evidence shows that the main sewer cannot cope with current demand and IC3 would add a significant additional burden and it conflicts with NHDC policies not to develop in areas prone to flooding and to reduce the risk of flooding from new developments
* Lack of proper consultation - the Local Plan is Not Legally Compliant as NHDC did not allow prior consultation on this site
* Traffic will be considerably increased on an already busy road which is often blocked with queuing traffic. The plan conflicts with NHDC policy on transport
* Air Quality - the increase in traffic pollution conflicts with NHDC policy on air quality, particularly as traffic already queues in this area
* Relocation of the school - the impact on the village conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of villages
* No co-ordination with neighbouring authorities - NHDC have not accounted for any impact associated with the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, despite the proximity

We look forward to receiving your acknowledgement and response.