Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Knebworth is already overcrowded and any further expansion will be to the detriment of the village and its inhabitants, as well as to the destruction of its rural environment which should be protected within the confines of the Green Belt.

Both of the two bridges leading into the village - Station Road and Gun Lane - are both extremely narrow, both situated on bends on bends of the road, with vision impaired, and are not suitable for any further increase in traffic (which would obviously arise if building took place on any of the suggested areas).

The trains are already overcrowded in, and around, the rush hour periods, with passengers boarding at Knebworth frequently having to stand. It's extremely likely that any new houses built in the area will be homes for commuters, further adding to the transport problems, both on road and rail.

Quite simply, the building of more houses with the area will further add to the problems already existing.