Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

I am writing to object to the NHDC Local Plan 2011-2031 Policy SP19 as being unsound

Infrastructure and transport networks are not adequate, to meet the requirements of 2100 new homes.

There is no justifiable need to declassify Land East of Luton from the Green Belt. There are many viable alternatives, so the Local Plan is not in accordance with the National Framework Planning Policy since it is not "absolutely necessary."

The policy will have a significant impact on all of Luton, in particular Wigmore, Stopsley, and Round Green, and put even more strain on existing local resources such as The Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Ambulance, Police and Schools

Building 2100 new homes will also lead to additional road traffic for this already congested area, particularly the immediately adjacent wards of Wigmore and Stopsley and the roads from these wards to the M1. All these roads are often at a standstill during peak morning and evening weekday rush hours. In addition there is a risk that Crawley Green Road would be overwhelmed with the additional traffic.

The Transport Assessments were not sound. The data was not accurate; as it did not include the impact of all new developments in the vicinity, and they were not carried out for an adequate period of time,

Both Luton Borough Council and North Herts District Council have noted concerns over the lack of necessary infrastructure and inadequate road network, to support the already existing traffic levels.

There is no rail station within easy walking distance of the area discussed in SP19, so the majority of rail commuters will need to use road transport (bus or car), to access a railway

Please accept this representation as my objection to Policy SP19 as being unsound