Support

Harborough Local Plan 2011-2031, Proposed Submission

Representation ID: 5499

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: Mrs Elaine Derrick

Representation Summary:

Sound/ support. It should be noted that despite the proximity of Thurnby, Bushby and Scraptoft to the City, this can by no means be the only measure of sustainability. Public transport links are poor, the Drs surgery and the village schools are believed to be at capacity .
Can a location be considered sustainable when its road network is inadequate?
HDC should be protecting the make up of the District and not allowing the absorption of key settlements into the City of Leicester.

Full text:

Sound/ support. It should be noted that despite the proximity of Thurnby, Bushby and Scraptoft to the City, this can by no means be the only measure of sustainability. Public transport links are poor, the Drs surgery and the village schools are believed to be at capacity .
Can a location be considered sustainable when its road network is inadequate?
HDC should be protecting the make up of the District and not allowing the absorption of key settlements into the City of Leicester.