Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 3963
Received: 29/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Mark Potts
I believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy they are
inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period, and potentially beyond and therefore we do
not believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements Where they
are to be built we believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options.
Bedford Borough Council are considering new settlements and their plan has not yet reached the
regulation 19 stage so if they do consider new settlements they should be planning at least 30 years
ahead according to the NPPF.
I believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy they are
inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period, and potentially beyond and therefore we do
not believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements Where they
are to be built we believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options.
Bedford Borough Council are considering new settlements and their plan has not yet reached the
regulation 19 stage so if they do consider new settlements they should be planning at least 30 years
ahead according to the NPPF.