Object

Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission

Representation ID: 10030

Received: 27/07/2022

Respondent: Sheila Mousley

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

THE NEED FOR HOUSING/SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
I object to the size of the community trebling in size. This is far too high. AT present the infrastructure is insufficient not enough GPs, bus services, post offices, general shops to accomodate 27,100 houses. I moved here as I wanted to live in a village and not an urban sprawl.
The proposal does not represent sustainable development.
TRAFFIC/TRANSPORT
I have huge concerns regarding traffic travelling on A6 towards Bedford and Luton. At present I experience congestion at roundabouts coming up to A421 and approaches to Interchange Park, more houses more congestion.
Cycling is not realistic as there are no continous pathways people can use on the approach to Bedford.
I object to having to put up with heavy construction traffic in this area for the rest of my life.
UNSPOILT COUNTRYSIDE
I object to the area outside the SPA which is designed as green space area between the settlements being built on. This should be left for food production, wildlife preservation and walks.
I cannot support these plans in their present form I hope my objections are listened to.