Comment

Representation ID: 9884

Received: 29/07/2022

Respondent: Odell Parish Council

A disappointing aspect of the Local Plan 2040 is its omission of any reference to the importance of its rural areas. The River Great Ouse and the open countryside to the north are highly appreciated by Odell’s residents and indeed the many visitors who use its paths, bridleways, and award-winning Country Park. We feel that whilst the Local Plan 2040 is so closely focused on economic growth an opportunity has been lost to stress the importance of preserving this natural environment. The views from this extensive network, the health benefits of clean air and dark skies and the recreational value of this landscape should feature far more prominently in a Plan for a pleasant, successful, and vibrant Borough, to which we all aspire.