Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

2011 - 2031 BARKWAY Site BK3
I wish to register my objection to Local Plan Proposed Submission paragraph l3.37 in particular with respect to land Ref BK3 and I request that this site be removed from the Plan.
Site Bk3 is not sustainable and is contrary to several paragraphs of the National Planning Policy Framework and contradicts North Herts District Council's own policies.
In all other previous drafts of the Proposed Submission Local Plan, site Bk3 has been excluded or rejected on the same grounds as I summarize below:
. Barkway is a long-established village constructed on a linear plan, on the B1368.
. In 2011 it consisted of 329 dwellings. To date, another 31 homes have been built or given planning permission.
. The local architecture is varied and of period design.
. The village has no local shop and is poorly served by public transport. Therefore in order to access any facilities, each new home will add an average of two cars to the existing traffic flow.
. Three sites are proposed at the north end of the village, e.g. Bk1: 13 homes, Bk2: 20 homes, and Bk3: 140 homes.
. As can be seen, Bk1, 2 and 3, represent a disproportionate 62% increase in the size of the village. This will overwhelm the village and not enhance it.
. Currently the village has the benefit of few street lights. The proposed development located on the Chiltern Ridge at the highest point of the village will cause horrendous light pollution for many miles in all directions.
At the Government's request, Barkway has submitted to NHDC two draft Proposed Submission Local Plans which were based on residents' survey results. NHDC has rejected both plans, thereby not considering the expressed wish and will of the community.
I wait to see if NHDC listens to the will of the people this time.