Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

The North Hertfordshire District Council (NHDC)Proposed Submission Local Plan lists four sites in Ickleford for additional housing:

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

We wish to make you aware of the following objections that we have with regard these proposed developments:

1. The proximity of the proposed large development in 2019 of approximately 750 houses at the current site of RAF Henlow , Lower Stondon. This large scale development has not been taken into account in the proposed submission and the effect it will have on local infrastructure, see point 2.

Not Sound -

a) NHDC have not accounted for any impact associated with the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.

2. The increase in traffic flow on Bedford Rd, A600 associated with both the construction of housing within Ickleford and the large development at RAF Henlow will have a detrimental effect on a transport system that is currently already at full capacity during rush hour. On working days the traffic on the A600 regularly queues from the Turnpike lane/A600 roundabout to Holme Farm. Traffic flow through Hitchin during rush hour also struggles - this is exacerbated by vehicles being forced to transit through Ickleford and Hitchin when travelling to Luton, the M1 or A1. Serious consideration should be given to a Hitchin Bypass to cope with the increased traffic from the proposed construction of housing at RAF Henlow alone.

Not Sound -

a) Conflicts with NHDC policy on transport.
b) Increased traffic pollution conflicts with NHDC policy on air quality.

3. The proposed relocation of the school would have a serious impact on the historic connection the school has enjoyed with the neighbouring church, St Katherines. The close tie to the church connects the school to members of the local community who otherwise would not have any involvement with the school. This fosters a local community spirit and gives Ickleford a distinct identity which its residents are rightly proud of.

Not Sound -

a) The consequent impact on the village conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of village.

4. Ickleford Primary School, a Grade 2 listed building, is within a conservation area as designated by NHDC. Closure of the school in its current location would have a negative impact on this area.

Ickleford Conservation area
Not Sound -

a) Conflicts with NHDC designated conservation area.

We would be grateful if the council would take our objections into consideration when reviewing this submission.

The North Hertfordshire District Council (NHDC)Proposed Submission Local Plan lists four sites in Ickleford for additional housing:

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

We wish to make you aware of the following objections that we have with regard these proposed developments:

1. The proximity of the proposed large development in 2019 of approximately 750 houses at the current site of RAF Henlow , Lower Stondon. This large scale development has not been taken into account in the proposed submission and the effect it will have on local infrastructure, see point 2.

Not Sound -

a) NHDC have not accounted for any impact associated with the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.

2. The increase in traffic flow on Bedford Rd, A600 associated with both the construction of housing within Ickleford and the large development at RAF Henlow will have a detrimental effect on a transport system that is currently already at full capacity during rush hour. On working days the traffic on the A600 regularly queues from the Turnpike lane/A600 roundabout to Holme Farm. Traffic flow through Hitchin during rush hour also struggles - this is exacerbated by vehicles being forced to transit through Ickleford and Hitchin when travelling to Luton, the M1 or A1. Serious consideration should be given to a Hitchin Bypass to cope with the increased traffic from the proposed construction of housing at RAF Henlow alone.

Not Sound -

a) Conflicts with NHDC policy on transport.
b) Increased traffic pollution conflicts with NHDC policy on air quality.

3. The proposed relocation of the school would have a serious impact on the historic connection the school has enjoyed with the neighbouring church, St Katherines. The close tie to the church connects the school to members of the local community who otherwise would not have any involvement with the school. This fosters a local community spirit and gives Ickleford a distinct identity which its residents are rightly proud of.

Not Sound -

a) The consequent impact on the village conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of village.

4. Ickleford Primary School, a Grade 2 listed building, is within a conservation area as designated by NHDC. Closure of the school in its current location would have a negative impact on this area.

Ickleford Conservation area
Not Sound -

a) Conflicts with NHDC designated conservation area.

We would be grateful if the council would take our objections into consideration when reviewing this submission.

The North Hertfordshire District Council (NHDC)Proposed Submission Local Plan lists four sites in Ickleford for additional housing:

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

We wish to make you aware of the following objections that we have with regard these proposed developments:

1. The proximity of the proposed large development in 2019 of approximately 750 houses at the current site of RAF Henlow , Lower Stondon. This large scale development has not been taken into account in the proposed submission and the effect it will have on local infrastructure, see point 2.

Not Sound -

a) NHDC have not accounted for any impact associated with the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.

2. The increase in traffic flow on Bedford Rd, A600 associated with both the construction of housing within Ickleford and the large development at RAF Henlow will have a detrimental effect on a transport system that is currently already at full capacity during rush hour. On working days the traffic on the A600 regularly queues from the Turnpike lane/A600 roundabout to Holme Farm. Traffic flow through Hitchin during rush hour also struggles - this is exacerbated by vehicles being forced to transit through Ickleford and Hitchin when travelling to Luton, the M1 or A1. Serious consideration should be given to a Hitchin Bypass to cope with the increased traffic from the proposed construction of housing at RAF Henlow alone.

Not Sound -

a) Conflicts with NHDC policy on transport.
b) Increased traffic pollution conflicts with NHDC policy on air quality.

3. The proposed relocation of the school would have a serious impact on the historic connection the school has enjoyed with the neighbouring church, St Katherines. The close tie to the church connects the school to members of the local community who otherwise would not have any involvement with the school. This fosters a local community spirit and gives Ickleford a distinct identity which its residents are rightly proud of.

Not Sound -

a) The consequent impact on the village conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of village.

4. Ickleford Primary School, a Grade 2 listed building, is within a conservation area as designated by NHDC. Closure of the school in its current location would have a negative impact on this area.

Ickleford Conservation area
Not Sound -

a) Conflicts with NHDC designated conservation area.

We would be grateful if the council would take our objections into consideration when reviewing this submission.

The North Hertfordshire District Council (NHDC)Proposed Submission Local Plan lists four sites in Ickleford for additional housing:

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

We wish to make you aware of the following objections that we have with regard these proposed developments:

1. The proximity of the proposed large development in 2019 of approximately 750 houses at the current site of RAF Henlow , Lower Stondon. This large scale development has not been taken into account in the proposed submission and the effect it will have on local infrastructure, see point 2.

Not Sound -

a) NHDC have not accounted for any impact associated with the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.

2. The increase in traffic flow on Bedford Rd, A600 associated with both the construction of housing within Ickleford and the large development at RAF Henlow will have a detrimental effect on a transport system that is currently already at full capacity during rush hour. On working days the traffic on the A600 regularly queues from the Turnpike lane/A600 roundabout to Holme Farm. Traffic flow through Hitchin during rush hour also struggles - this is exacerbated by vehicles being forced to transit through Ickleford and Hitchin when travelling to Luton, the M1 or A1. Serious consideration should be given to a Hitchin Bypass to cope with the increased traffic from the proposed construction of housing at RAF Henlow alone.

Not Sound -

a) Conflicts with NHDC policy on transport.
b) Increased traffic pollution conflicts with NHDC policy on air quality.

3. The proposed relocation of the school would have a serious impact on the historic connection the school has enjoyed with the neighbouring church, St Katherines. The close tie to the church connects the school to members of the local community who otherwise would not have any involvement with the school. This fosters a local community spirit and gives Ickleford a distinct identity which its residents are rightly proud of.

Not Sound -

a) The consequent impact on the village conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of village.

4. Ickleford Primary School, a Grade 2 listed building, is within a conservation area as designated by NHDC. Closure of the school in its current location would have a negative impact on this area.

Ickleford Conservation area
Not Sound -

a) Conflicts with NHDC designated conservation area.

We would be grateful if the council would take our objections into consideration when reviewing this submission.