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Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4125
Received: 30/08/2021
Respondent: Mr paul giles
The dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as 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 new settlements are to be built we believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options. Little Barford.
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.
The dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as 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 new settlements are to be built we believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options. Little Barford.
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.