Object
Harborough Local Plan 2011-2031, Proposed Submission
Representation ID: 6007
Received: 01/11/2017
Respondent: Mr Jason Lapthorne
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
It doesn't meet the requirement for local jobs.
The infrastructure is already at breaking point and this will push it over the edge with no major plans to increase the roads. No railway near by
The beautifull countryside will be ruined.
700,000 sq mts is simply greedy
I am commenting to objecting to the increase in Magna Park. Reasons being are below
Infrastructure - The town is not cut out for an increase in this magnitude. the roads are already small and the A5 in particular is hazardous at the moment. An increase in Magna Park would only make this worse and increase over-crowding, delays getting around town and lifestyle impact. never mind the lack of shops and amenities, the area just simply wouldn't be able to cope. there is no major railway which puts all the burden on the roads which are a nightmare anyway at the moment during peak commuting times.
Jobs - With the expansion of Magna Park a big benefit is seen as there will be extra jobs available but people in Lutterworth and the surrounding villages have very low unemployment rates so this will mean people commuting from Nottingham, Birmingham, Rugby etc... which will already put the infrastructure under more strain than it already is. there are other areas of the East Midlands who would benefit from this increase and totally negates the argument put forward in favor of local jobs.
Countryside - A massive impact on the countryside, C02 emissions and noise/air/traffic pollution which is the main benefit to living in the countryside it will bring danger to wildlife, farms and the natural beauty.
Lifestyle - An estimated 10,000 extra commuters will bring unprecedented levels of traffic increase and massively decrease happiness in this area, it will lead to lower house prices with less demand.
There are many better sites around the Midlands that could cater for this expansion rather than disrupt so many villages.
100,000 sq mts has already been approved, surely this is significant enough.
Magna Park is big enough!