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

Representation ID: 4643

Received: 01/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Melvyn Chase

Representation Summary:

I believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period and therefore I don't believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements. Where new settlements are to be built I believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options ie. 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.

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I have severe Parkinson’s and cannot type easily. Please duplicate all of Lucy Crawford’s responses for my views. Her email address is Lucy_crawford@hotmail.com and she lives at 33, Staploe PE19 5JA