Support

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

Representation ID: 4044

Received: 30/08/2021

Respondent: Ann Mills

Representation Summary:

The additional housing must be accompanied by the necessary infrastructure: roads, transport, school places, health services and leisure and entertainment. Also a realistic assessment of the predicted additional jobs that will attract people to live in the local area. Otherwise the extra housing will become an unnecessary drain on local services and amenities without adding to the quality of life for both existing and new residents.

Full text:

The additional housing must be accompanied by the necessary infrastructure: roads, transport, school places, health services and leisure and entertainment. Also a realistic assessment of the predicted additional jobs that will attract people to live in the local area. Otherwise the extra housing will become an unnecessary drain on local services and amenities without adding to the quality of life for both existing and new residents.