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Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 3594
Received: 14/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Hayley Morphew
Of the four options presented, this is the preferred as urban development is more sustainable than rural development. This is borne out by Bedford Borough Councils own sustainability appraisals. Development within the urban area performed best particularly in relation to reducing CO2 emissions, promoting town centres, encouraging physical activity, providing for resident's needs and access to community services and reducing the need to travel. New stations are planned south of Bedford and the A421 has capacity for additional traffic.
Of the four options presented, this is the preferred as urban development is more sustainable than rural development. This is borne out by Bedford Borough Councils own sustainability appraisals. Development within the urban area performed best particularly in relation to reducing CO2 emissions, promoting town centres, encouraging physical activity, providing for resident's needs and access to community services and reducing the need to travel. New stations are planned south of Bedford and the A421 has capacity for additional traffic.