Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Having been a resident in this village for 34 years I strongly oppose this unrealistic plan for many reasons.
Much of the information re Wain Wood is not correct.
The infrastructure does not exist for present residents and would certainly not cope with another 24% more housing. The demand in Preston for low cost housing is just not there. The last Low cost houses where finally rented to people -not Prestonians for whom they were supposed to be commissioned!
The realities with regard to schooling, traffic and narrow lanes, not to mention sewerage have simply not been addressed logically.
I recall several years ago that many areas in Preston were deemed "Areas of high outstanding natural beauty. This survey being undertaken by North Herts Council.
The Parish Council have previously provided various alternatives which include infilling within the Parish
Which would be far less costly and totally more suitable for our beautiful village.
We are often described as one of North Herts most desirable villages, please let us take time in the decision-making so we remain just that.