Object
Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission
Representation ID: 9273
Received: 27/07/2022
Respondent: Mr Andrew Sharples
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
Elstow is an historic village. It should not be subsumed within Bedford itself.
Elstow already suffers as a rat run during peak morning and evening times. Our house physically vibrates when buses and heavy vehicles travel past. There is also already significant traffic congestion at peak times (for example congestion at the top of the village and the A6/A421 roundabout).
A business park with overbearing properties, additional noise, and further traffic will be another nail in the coffin of historic Elstow. Experience shows that The Waste Transfer Station although initially restricted in operation is now virtually full time.
Elstow is an historic village. It should not be subsumed within Bedford itself.
Elstow already suffers as a rat run during peak morning and evening times. Our house physically vibrates when buses and heavy vehicles travel past. There is also already significant traffic congestion at peak times (for example congestion at the top of the village and the A6/A421 roundabout).
A business park with overbearing properties, additional noise, and further traffic will be another nail in the coffin of historic Elstow. Experience shows that The Waste Transfer Station although initially restricted in operation is now virtually full time.