Proposed Main Modifications

As a Bygrave resident I have previously expressed my concerns but understand you are inviting comments now in relation to 'modifications' within the Local Plan.

I feel that I must object to main modifications 207, 208 and 409 which relate to changes made to Local Housing Allocations BA3 and BA4.

The changes are not clear as to the extent of intended development in this part of Baldock and there appears no clarity as to the proposed southern link road either.

The fact that the two areas BA3 and BA4 are seemingly being merged into one, will mean that a much used area of open space will be lost or eroded. Consideration should be given that such an open space will be required more than ever with the level of housing proposed in the Local Plan.

It's understood that this additional intended building land was made up from the excavated spoil when the Baldock bypass was constructed. The fact too that it is elevated land would not provide a particularly pleasing design not only to existing Clothall Common residents but to those surrounding new home owners.

There seems no justification in merging these two areas into one larger development, particularly with 2,800 homes set under BA1. The area that was originally left unallocated in the submission Local Plan should remain so as to safeguard its open space role for the future.

I trust you can take my concerns into consideration.

As a Bygrave resident I have previously expressed my concerns but understand you are inviting comments now in relation to 'modifications' within the Local Plan.

I feel that I must object to main modifications 207, 208 and 409 which relate to changes made to Local Housing Allocations BA3 and BA4.

The changes are not clear as to the extent of intended development in this part of Baldock and there appears no clarity as to the proposed southern link road either.

The fact that the two areas BA3 and BA4 are seemingly being merged into one, will mean that a much used area of open space will be lost or eroded. Consideration should be given that such an open space will be required more than ever with the level of housing proposed in the Local Plan.

It's understood that this additional intended building land was made up from the excavated spoil when the Baldock bypass was constructed. The fact too that it is elevated land would not provide a particularly pleasing design not only to existing Clothall Common residents but to those surrounding new home owners.

There seems no justification in merging these two areas into one larger development, particularly with 2,800 homes set under BA1. The area that was originally left unallocated in the submission Local Plan should remain so as to safeguard its open space role for the future.

I trust you can take my concerns into consideration.

As a Bygrave resident I have previously expressed my concerns but understand you are inviting comments now in relation to 'modifications' within the Local Plan.

I feel that I must object to main modifications 207, 208 and 409 which relate to changes made to Local Housing Allocations BA3 and BA4.

The changes are not clear as to the extent of intended development in this part of Baldock and there appears no clarity as to the proposed southern link road either.

The fact that the two areas BA3 and BA4 are seemingly being merged into one, will mean that a much used area of open space will be lost or eroded. Consideration should be given that such an open space will be required more than ever with the level of housing proposed in the Local Plan.

It's understood that this additional intended building land was made up from the excavated spoil when the Baldock bypass was constructed. The fact too that it is elevated land would not provide a particularly pleasing design not only to existing Clothall Common residents but to those surrounding new home owners.

There seems no justification in merging these two areas into one larger development, particularly with 2,800 homes set under BA1. The area that was originally left unallocated in the submission Local Plan should remain so as to safeguard its open space role for the future.

I trust you can take my concerns into consideration.