Object

Harborough Local Plan 2011-2031, Proposed Submission

Representation ID: 6105

Received: 01/11/2017

Respondent: Mrs Margaret Foster

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Contrary to Key Objective 3 as it will not provide higher skill employment opportunities. Contrary to Objective 2 and Policy BE2.2 as it will not create new jobs that meet local employment needs. Unemployment in the Harborough District is negligible. 60% of the Magna Park workforce already travels from outside the district. Substantial increase in commuting, further pressure on the area particularly on already overcrowded local roads/rat runs through villages. No adequate highway infrastructure. Not consistent with National Planning Framework with regard to rail freight access. Deprives other areas of Leicestershire of potential employment opportunities.

Full text:

Contrary to Key Objective 3 as it will not provide higher skill employment opportunities. Contrary to Objective 2 and Policy BE2.2 as it will not create new jobs that meet local employment needs. Unemployment in the Harborough District is negligible. 60% of the Magna Park workforce already travels from outside the district. Substantial increase in commuting, further pressure on the area particularly on already overcrowded local roads/rat runs through villages. No adequate highway infrastructure. Not consistent with National Planning Framework with regard to rail freight access. Deprives other areas of Leicestershire of potential employment opportunities.