Support
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 5309
Received: 03/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Jetinder Dhaliwal
I prefer option 2a for most of the reasons outlined in the supporting documents, the main one being the least negative impact on the environment. Unfortunately, air quality will suffer (especially during building periods), but it must be considered that the Covanta plant will negatively impact air quality well before the housing development begins. Weather analysis has shown that prevailing winds from the plant are towards Bedford and the old Brickworks had a similar impact. EWR will also not help. Building and running these projects will not be good for peoples health.
I prefer option 2a for most of the reasons outlined in the supporting documents, the main one being the least negative impact on the environment. Unfortunately, air quality will suffer (especially during building periods), but it must be considered that the Covanta plant will negatively impact air quality well before the housing development begins. Weather analysis has shown that prevailing winds from the plant are towards Bedford and the old Brickworks had a similar impact. EWR will also not help. Building and running these projects will not be good for peoples health.