Object

Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission

Representation ID: 9322

Received: 28/07/2022

Respondent: Mr Chris Sominka

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

The planned development will increase speed,noise and traffic along Ridge Road and Wood End Lane.Ridge Road is already struggling to cope with pavements deteriorating and the road surface needing repair.
What is more,the planned development would adversely affect (noise and air pollution) our rural areas such as Buttons Ramsey and The Kill used widely by dog walkers,horse riders and families.
Kempston Rural and Wood End shouldn't be overpopulated and urbanised like the plans suggest,they are and have always been rural areas,the quality of life of local,long term residents would no doubt be negatively impacted by the planned school and dwellings.

Full text:

The planned development will increase speed,noise and traffic along Ridge Road and Wood End Lane.Ridge Road is already struggling to cope with pavements deteriorating and the road surface needing repair.
What is more,the planned development would adversely affect (noise and air pollution) our rural areas such as Buttons Ramsey and The Kill used widely by dog walkers,horse riders and families.
Kempston Rural and Wood End shouldn't be overpopulated and urbanised like the plans suggest,they are and have always been rural areas,the quality of life of local,long term residents would no doubt be negatively impacted by the planned school and dwellings.