Comment

Representation ID: 10174

Received: 29/07/2022

Respondent: Jeremy Clayson

Planning continues in a state of turmoil, nationally and locally. We have moved from a National Plan to Local Plans where they set out how much growth there is to be in the Borough (i.e housing , jobs and social infrastructure up to 2030 and this has now been replaced by Local Plan 2040 and specific current Neighbourhood Plans. The Local Plan has needed to be updated quickly and the draft plan is currently out for consultation until 29 July 2022. Parishes have to respond to the consultation including East /West rail proposals (preferred route of Oxford to Cambridge rail line north of the town) and not to support the allocation of a new town in Borough North.
Bedford does retail a superb river valet and facilities, Harpur Trust Schools and the 1166 Charter including its 43 rural parishes.
Soundness is my only query and with respect to planning and development proposals.