Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

I feel the plan in general has not been prepared well and is a disappointing representation on how the village is viewed for the future. The new housing would increase the village size by 31%. Greenbelt land will be used in between sites KB1 and KB2 which will remove the buffer between Knebworth and Woolmer Green. This will be a loss of countryside and the open setting villagers enjoy.
Currently living near the main high street I witness on a daily basis many times a day traffic congestion, danger to other road users and pedestrians and limited parking. Knebworth appears to not cope well with high levels of traffic which becomes apparent during school pick up and drop off times and if there is an issue on the surrounding areas and roads including the A1M. Adding new developments on to this village will cause even more strain on the transport system along with the schooling, GP system which is apparently locating but does not factor in the new houses in its build and is therefore failing before its even opened and the wear and tear of the surrounding roads.....the two bridges in knebworth are currently only single traffic lanes and become gridlock and built up even now in busy periods.

In terms of schools, a second primary school located on the KB2 site is to well considered. Tis would be right next to the A1M motorway and noise and air pollution high. A second primary school will spread t he village and create divide. Parents will not necessary choose the school nearest to them or indeed be offered the school nearest to them with a sibling rule and therefore will create more traffic to and from each site with an already stressed roadwork system.

Many areas of consideration for whether this would work
Highway infrastructure
Public transport
Release of green belt land
Infrastruction implications

This is a current flood area. In the last heavy rains season people in Broom Grove and Orchard Way had some significant and considerable damage to their homes....some where moved out for over 6 months and others lost animals in garages and low floor levels due to the water. This was due to poor management of the water from the fields and A1M.....where will this water go if buildings are built. A flood risk for all developments?
A new school location has not be properly thought through. Near to a busy motorway with traffic, noise and air pollution.

The high street is already at full capacity. This will increase with more houses on site. A doctors surgery has been planned for St Martns Road but does not consider the 31% increase.