Object

Representation ID: 4970

Received: 02/09/2021

Respondent: Robert Muller

I am a resident of Harrold. With regard to the Borough’s local plan 2040 and consultation I wish to submit the following comments, objection and support.
The Development Strategy Paper identifies 7 potential development areas. The Planning Policy Team at Borough Hall recognise options 2a, 2b, 2c and 2d as the best options. These are the along the A421 transport corridor and fulfil sustainability criteria with potential new stations at Stewartby, Kempston Hardwick and Wixams, maximise the use of previously developed and lower quality agricultural land, increasing the use of public transport, cycling and walking and result in lower CO2 emissions.
However, two very large new settlements in our local area, at Twinwoods and Colworth (Sharnbrook) also feature at options 3a – 3c. Choice of these options could require further development at Harrold, Carlton, Milton Ernest, Oakley and Turvey with up to 35 homes each and a further 500 homes at Sharnbrook and Clapham, in addition to the 500 already provided for in the current Local Plan. This level of development on either of these two new settlement sites and in our villages will have huge impact and also impact on the A6 and our rural roads and villages.
I wish therefore to object to options 3a - 3c and support options 2a – 2d, development along the A421 corridor which I believe will help maintain the character our Great Ouse Valley.