Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

To build so many houses NE of Baldock up to Bygrave seems a little excessive, to say the least!
The need to provide more housing for the UK is understandable but let's be proportional about this. Thirty odd years ago a Baldock northern bypass was thrown out because of unsuitable sub soils in the area yet now you're proposing to build houses on the same land - not a good idea I would like to state. Further, planned infrastructure is far from suitable for so many more residents for the area.
I suggest you give these plan some very careful consideration.

I write to register my disgust at the scale of new homes planned for such an historic old town! Though I am not against some being built, it is clear that the planning committee are not of sound mind or common sense, looking at the vast settlement planned. Taking green belt land at will is not acceptable, or compatible with the size of facilities available in this area. Has the old habit of back handlers reared its ugly head to promote such a scale of country side devastation? It is also stated that the fast rail link to London be cut?!? With a proposed 6,000, more commuters, somebody is clearly loopy! The estate at Larkins Close, can easily be extended, and further housing to the back of Salisbury Road. This would take an estimated 1,000. homes which could extend perhaps to a little more, with Norton Road School taken back for education. I think the new estates should end no further than the last farm houses on the Bygrave Road. This would leave our ancient village intact, and room to vacillate the flow, with new sites allocated on the other side of the AI motorway. Planners are supposed to be creative people, that is why they choose such a vocation. Not have a bad day and lump everything together, because they cannot bother to think or even consider the effect of their weak efforts, on the environment or people affected by such poor judgement! I should like a reply to this letter, and to know the person responsible for such poor efforts. Also I register my dismay at the lack of thought these councillors have for such a sensitive issue, which will not be taken lightly by any of the Bygrave residents now or for years to come.