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

Representation ID: 4204

Received: 30/08/2021

Respondent: Bedford Architectural, Archaeological & Local History Society

Representation Summary:

We agree with the Borough that the Government's methodology for calculating and allocating future demand for housing is flawed and overstates the number of units needed. This is likely to result in a disproportionate and economically unsustainable increase in housing provision and place serious strain on transport infrastructure and public services.

Full text:

We agree with the Borough that the Government's methodology for calculating and allocating future demand for housing is flawed and overstates the number of units needed. This is likely to result in a disproportionate and economically unsustainable increase in housing provision and place serious strain on transport infrastructure and public services.