Object

Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation

Representation ID: 3881

Received: 28/08/2021

Respondent: Mr Peter Dodson

Representation Summary:

I strongly object to new developments that include Wilstead. I already believe that there's an adequate amount of new homes being built locally. I'm extremely concerned that the general infrastructure, especially the village roads, will not cope with the extra traffic. The huge unfinished developments at Wixams and Stortstown having already impacted the village, I'm convinced, and have knowledge of drivers using the village roads as a rat run from the A600 and A6. If developments must to proceed, the one I favour most is Option 2C, north of Bedford where I feel there is more space to provide.

Full text:

I strongly object to new developments that include Wilstead. I already believe that there's an adequate amount of new homes being built locally. I'm extremely concerned that the general infrastructure, especially the village roads, will not cope with the extra traffic. The huge unfinished developments at Wixams and Stortstown having already impacted the village, I'm convinced, and have knowledge of drivers using the village roads as a rat run from the A600 and A6. If developments must to proceed, the one I favour most is Option 2C, north of Bedford where I feel there is more space to provide.