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Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

KB3 Chas Lowe site, London Road

Representation ID: 1298

Received: 29/11/2016

Respondent: Mr Scott Oliver

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Object to KB3:
- This site currently increases footfall in the village which benefits the village retail shops, cafes and pub.
- The change of use as planned will have a detrimental effect on the local economy and local employment opportunities.

Full text:

This site currently increases footfall in the village which benefits the village retail shops, cafes and pub. The change of use as planned will have a detrimental effect on the local economy and and local employment opportunities.

Employment opportunities will be reduced by the closure of the Chas lowe site. The village has already lost its remaining bank within the last year.

There has been no engagement with Knebworth residents on this aspect since the previous iteration of the plan.

Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Knebworth

Representation ID: 1321

Received: 29/11/2016

Respondent: Mr Scott Oliver

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Object to Knebworth (in general):
- Scale of development and supporting evidence
- Building on the Greenbelt
- Local environment and village character
- Not consistent with NPPF

Full text:

The number of homes proposed in the latest version of the plan is considerably greater than the previous version of the plan which was out for consultation in 2014/15- 663 v 433 a 53% increase. The total number of homes will increase by 31% compared to circa 20% in the earlier version. NHDC have failed to provide details of the of the rationale behind the increase.

The current proposals involve building on Green Belt which currently contributes significantly to the local environment and the semi rural character of the village. This is contrary to Government policy.

Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Knebworth

Representation ID: 1336

Received: 29/11/2016

Respondent: Mr Scott Oliver

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Object to Knebworth (in general)
- Existing traffic management issue in village centre
- Highway infrastructure and congestion
- Unsafe highway/pavements
- Lack of off street parking

Full text:

There are already significant traffic management/transport issues that need to resolved regardless of any new housing development in the village namely:

a) Parking on both sides of London Road in the village centre (a bus route) see photo

b) The 3 narrow railway bridges in the village on blind bends, two of which have pavements of inadequate width see photos

All of the above create congestion and safety issues

c) inadequate car parking for Knebworth station.

The Technical Note Odyssey Markides prepared for NHDC in September 2016 does not give any detail on proposed mitigation for Knebworth's traffic problems.

Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Policy SP1: Sustainable Development in North Hertfordshire

Representation ID: 1370

Received: 29/11/2016

Respondent: Mr Scott Oliver

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Object to SP1:
- There is no strategy for improving or maintaining employment opportunities in
Knebworth.
- The closure of the Chas Lowe site and its replacement by housing is the complete opposite.

Full text:

There is no strategy for improving or maintaining employment opportunities in Knebworth. The closure of the Chas Lowe site and its replacement by housing is the complete opposite.

Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Economy and Town Centres

Representation ID: 1379

Received: 29/11/2016

Respondent: Mr Scott Oliver

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Object to Economy & Town Centres (in general):
- Employment opportunities will be reduced by the closure of the Chas lowe site. The village has already lost its remaining bank within the last year.
- Consultation; There has been no engagement with Knebworth residents on this aspect since the previous iteration of the plan.

Full text:

Employment opportunities will be reduced by the closure of the Chas lowe site. The village has already lost its remaining bank within the last year.

There has been no engagement with Knebworth residents on this aspect since the previous iteration of the plan.

Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Policy SP4: Town and Local Centres

Representation ID: 1385

Received: 29/11/2016

Respondent: Mr Scott Oliver

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Object to SP4: Plan does nothing to fulfill the objective of this policy for Knebworth, no engagement with village residents on this matter.

Full text:

The plan does nothing to fulfill the objective of this policy for Knebworth, despite the village being referenced in the policy.

There has been no engagement with village residents on this matter.

Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

KB2 Land off Gypsy Lane

Representation ID: 1535

Received: 30/11/2016

Respondent: Mr Scott Oliver

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Object to KB2: Green Belt, proximity to A1(M) (noise and air pollution), access, highway safety, traffic

Full text:

This development will entail the removal of land from the Green Belt. A school is proposed on land adjacent to the A1M which is soon to be widened. The site is unsuitable due to its proximity to the motorway and the attendant noise and air pollution.

The narrow railway bridge on Gun Lane is unsuitable for additional traffic and is hazardous for pedestrians at peak times due to the narrow footpath. see photo

Gipsy lane itself will face increased congestion at peak times - see photos

Attachments:

Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

KB4 Land east of Knebworth

Representation ID: 1683

Received: 30/11/2016

Respondent: Mr Scott Oliver

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Object to KB4: Coalescence of Knebworth and Stevenage, impact on the open landscape, loss of productive agricultural land, Watton Road and Swangley's Lane are both very narrow and will be unable to cope with the increased traffic flows.

Full text:

This development increases the risk of uninterrupted housing between Knebworth and Stevenage

The development will impact on the open landscape and remove and area of productive agricultural land.

Watton Road and Swangley's Lane are both very narrow and will be unable to cope with the increased traffic flows.

Object

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Policy HS3: Housing mix

Representation ID: 1687

Received: 30/11/2016

Respondent: Mr Scott Oliver

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Object to HS3: Mix does not reflect need for smaller housing for FTBs / older persons

Full text:

The suggested housing mix, 60% 3 bedrooms plus and 40% plus is surprising, bearing in mind young couples and singles are struggling to find starter homes and with an ageing population older couples and singles not needing assisted lining looking to downsize will be competing for the same housing. If the more smaller homes were built this

Support

Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

Policy HS4: Supported, sheltered and older persons housing

Representation ID: 1691

Received: 30/11/2016

Respondent: Mr Scott Oliver

Representation Summary:

Support for HS4 on the grounds of:
- people living longer
- advances in medical care
- continual review of forecasts to meet needs required
- controls needed to prevent oversupply

Full text:

I Fully support this recommendation.

As more people live longer with advances in medical care etc. it will be essential to continually review forecasts for the the types of accommodation and placements required to ensure needs are met. It is also important that there are controls to prevent no oversupply of places.

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