Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

I am very concerned about the future of Codicote. I see every day increasing traffic and local services being stretched to accommodate the needs of local people.

Therefore I am very much against further development around Codicote and I'm writing to express my objection and present my argument against all four sites.

Fist of all, our high street is highly congested during rush hours which makes it dangerous to cross, especially during school run. More houses would mean more cars and that will lead to more congestion, increased pollution and high risk of accidents.

Our outstanding local school is already under pressure, trying to accommodate large numbers of local children. With over 300 new houses, how can we expect our school to cope?

Codicote is a village with a strong local community. This is at risk with intense over-development as many families might move out seeking a better environment.

Also, I cannot see how with so many new homes the village can provide all necessary services. Not to mention that Codicote does not have a local doctor or clinic and we are currently using GPs in a nearby village, which is already over-subscribed.

Please reconsider these development plans, as I can see it will badly affect my family and the lives of all our neighbours on many levels.