Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

I am writing to express grave concerns over the proposed development WY1.
The proposed addition of 300+ houses will have a detrimental effect on the village, virtually doubling the size bringing further disruption, doubling traffic, greater noise, high pollution on already congested roads particularly in the rush times, taking up land which currently holds water resulting in further flooding in an area already known to flood.
The proposal did not reassure me that the points had been considered, Hertfordshire County Council's own report in February 2014 stated that the food risk for Little Wymondley has increased I cannot see how adding further house will reduce this risk.
The additional pressure on local roads with pressure through the village will be unmanageable. During the past month there was an incident on the Hitchin by-pass and traffic was coming through the village at 6.30 in the morning it was virtually impossible to cross the Wymondley road to walk the dogs, if the traffic was increased this would be every morning.
I have little faith that road systems and flood management will be given the right support to make sure that these issues are addressed and before any further development these are the issues that need to be clearly dealt with.
I also feel that green belt was set up for a reason, to make sure that our green spaces were protected, to ensure that future generations could benefit from green spaces and good quality air.
The decision to suddenly decide that this is not important is quite staggering we need to make sure that all other options have been looked at. The sheer number of houses proposed leads itself to seriously looking at the possibility of a new garden city, rather than create further problems in local communities.
I sincerely hope that this proposal is not taken forward, Hertfordshire need to protect local communities, listen to local people and keep Hertfordshire healthy for future generations.