Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

I am writing to express my concern regarding the above plan and the impact on the local area in Ickleford for the proposed sites IC1, IC2, IC3, and LS1
* The sites for IC1, IC2 and IC3 are not sound because they conflict with National Planning Policy Framework and also the NHDC Strategic Objectives on Green Belt.
* The sites for IC1 and IC3 are Not Sound because the main sewer already cannot cope with current demand and IC1 and IC3 will add to this problem. Also conflicts with NHDC policy not to develop in areas that are already prone to flooding and reduce the risk of flooding in new development.
* The Local plan is not legally compliant due to prior consultation on sites IC3 and LS1.
* Traffic is already a problem through the village due to vehicles accessing Hitchin and Letchworth from Bedfordshire so for sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1 the Local plan is Not Sound because there is not account for the extra traffic from Bedfordshire as well as from these extra developments.
* Additionally the extra traffic will also impact on air quality so the Local Plan is not sound for sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1.
* To relocate the village school to site IC3 is NOT SOUND as it will have a huge impact on the historical character of Ickleford which conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of villages. The school is in the centre of the village, was built in 1848 and the frontage is Grade 2 listed; thus making it unique. It is rarely under subscribed in its present form. Surely an additional school in Hitchin, or extension of a current school say Oughton Head or Strathmore School would benefit those areas also.
* The Local Plan is not sound for sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1 because NHDC have not accounted for any impact associated with the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.

I am writing to express my concern regarding the above plan and the impact on the local area in Ickleford for the proposed sites IC1, IC2, IC3, and LS1
* The sites for IC1, IC2 and IC3 are not sound because they conflict with National Planning Policy Framework and also the NHDC Strategic Objectives on Green Belt.
* The sites for IC1 and IC3 are Not Sound because the main sewer already cannot cope with current demand and IC1 and IC3 will add to this problem. Also conflicts with NHDC policy not to develop in areas that are already prone to flooding and reduce the risk of flooding in new development.
* The Local plan is not legally compliant due to prior consultation on sites IC3 and LS1.
* Traffic is already a problem through the village due to vehicles accessing Hitchin and Letchworth from Bedfordshire so for sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1 the Local plan is Not Sound because there is not account for the extra traffic from Bedfordshire as well as from these extra developments.
* Additionally the extra traffic will also impact on air quality so the Local Plan is not sound for sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1.
* To relocate the village school to site IC3 is NOT SOUND as it will have a huge impact on the historical character of Ickleford which conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of villages. The school is in the centre of the village, was built in 1848 and the frontage is Grade 2 listed; thus making it unique. It is rarely under subscribed in its present form. Surely an additional school in Hitchin, or extension of a current school say Oughton Head or Strathmore School would benefit those areas also.
* The Local Plan is not sound for sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1 because NHDC have not accounted for any impact associated with the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.

I am writing to express my concern regarding the above plan and the impact on the local area in Ickleford for the proposed sites IC1, IC2, IC3, and LS1
* The sites for IC1, IC2 and IC3 are not sound because they conflict with National Planning Policy Framework and also the NHDC Strategic Objectives on Green Belt.
* The sites for IC1 and IC3 are Not Sound because the main sewer already cannot cope with current demand and IC1 and IC3 will add to this problem. Also conflicts with NHDC policy not to develop in areas that are already prone to flooding and reduce the risk of flooding in new development.
* The Local plan is not legally compliant due to prior consultation on sites IC3 and LS1.
* Traffic is already a problem through the village due to vehicles accessing Hitchin and Letchworth from Bedfordshire so for sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1 the Local plan is Not Sound because there is not account for the extra traffic from Bedfordshire as well as from these extra developments.
* Additionally the extra traffic will also impact on air quality so the Local Plan is not sound for sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1.
* To relocate the village school to site IC3 is NOT SOUND as it will have a huge impact on the historical character of Ickleford which conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of villages. The school is in the centre of the village, was built in 1848 and the frontage is Grade 2 listed; thus making it unique. It is rarely under subscribed in its present form. Surely an additional school in Hitchin, or extension of a current school say Oughton Head or Strathmore School would benefit those areas also.
* The Local Plan is not sound for sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1 because NHDC have not accounted for any impact associated with the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.

I am writing to express my concern regarding the above plan and the impact on the local area in Ickleford for the proposed sites IC1, IC2, IC3, and LS1
* The sites for IC1, IC2 and IC3 are not sound because they conflict with National Planning Policy Framework and also the NHDC Strategic Objectives on Green Belt.
* The sites for IC1 and IC3 are Not Sound because the main sewer already cannot cope with current demand and IC1 and IC3 will add to this problem. Also conflicts with NHDC policy not to develop in areas that are already prone to flooding and reduce the risk of flooding in new development.
* The Local plan is not legally compliant due to prior consultation on sites IC3 and LS1.
* Traffic is already a problem through the village due to vehicles accessing Hitchin and Letchworth from Bedfordshire so for sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1 the Local plan is Not Sound because there is not account for the extra traffic from Bedfordshire as well as from these extra developments.
* Additionally the extra traffic will also impact on air quality so the Local Plan is not sound for sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1.
* To relocate the village school to site IC3 is NOT SOUND as it will have a huge impact on the historical character of Ickleford which conflicts with NHDC policy to protect and enhance the historic character of villages. The school is in the centre of the village, was built in 1848 and the frontage is Grade 2 listed; thus making it unique. It is rarely under subscribed in its present form. Surely an additional school in Hitchin, or extension of a current school say Oughton Head or Strathmore School would benefit those areas also.
* The Local Plan is not sound for sites IC1, IC2, IC3 and LS1 because NHDC have not accounted for any impact associated with the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.