Object

Representation ID: 10026

Received: 27/07/2022

Respondent: Mr Neil Robertson

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

I wish to formally object to the planned 2,100 new houses ie Land South of Wixams (300 houses) and Land East of Wixams (1,800 houses) that are part of the Bedford Borough Council Local Plan 2040. These developments are within the Wilstead Parish although they have been shown in the draft Local Plan as a “Wixams Extension”, which means that the Plan itself is inaccurate and could be misleading for residents when assessing the plan. There are a further 1000 homes proposed for Shortstown, which are next to the Wilstead Parish Boundary.
I have serious concerns about the detrimental impact that this large-scale development will have on the environment.
These are my main concerns:
1. The loss of over 400 acres of rural countryside, affecting numerous species of wildlife.
2. Loss of village identity.
3. Increase in pollution and traffic congestion.
4. Lack of sufficient public services.
5. Loss of food producing farmland.


Thank you for your consideration of the points I have raised as my objection to the planned housing developments in Wixams/Wilstead.