Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission

Further and more comprehensive consultation is necessary with the Parish Council and local residents regarding the identification and allocation of housing sites.
Concerns raised by residents about the potential impact of the Frolesworth Road site - particularly in relation to flooding, traffic congestion and flow, and pressure on existing infrastructure - must be examined with greater depth and specificity.

Broughton Astley Parish Council wishes to formally register its objection to Harborough District Council's draft Local Plan in its current form.

The allocation of the Frolesworth Road site for development has been made without consideration of alternative locations previously identified by the Parish Council. There has been no meaningful engagement or consultation with either the Parish Council or the residents of Broughton Astley regarding this proposed site, nor any serious evaluation of other potentially suitable areas within the Parish.

The Parish Council shares the widespread concerns of local residents in relation to this development, particularly regarding:
- Increased traffic volumes and the exacerbation of existing congestion, especially at the Frolesworth Road crossroads.
- Elevated flood risk in the area.
- Inadequate supporting infrastructure to accommodate the proposed new dwellings.

In addition, the draft Local Plan is inconsistent with the policies and principles outlined in the adopted Broughton Astley Neighbourhood Plan.

It fails to respect the importance of designated areas of separation that are vital to maintaining the character and integrity of the village.

While the Parish Council acknowledges the necessity for new housing, it is imperative that the voices of local residents - those most directly affected - are properly and carefully considered and given appropriate weight in the planning process.

In summary, the Parish Council considers the draft Local Plan to be rushed, based on flawed methodology in its
allocation of housing numbers, and fundamentally unsound.

The area of separation outlined in the draft Local Plan requires clearer definition. As it currently stands the description is open to interpretation; therefore, individual areas should be explicitly named within the Plan to prevent potential misrepresentation or manipulation to align with developer interests.

Broughton Astley Parish Council wishes to formally register its objection to Harborough District Council's draft Local Plan in its current form.

The allocation of the Frolesworth Road site for development has been made without consideration of alternative locations previously identified by the Parish Council. There has been no meaningful engagement or consultation with either the Parish Council or the residents of Broughton Astley regarding this proposed site, nor any serious evaluation of other potentially suitable areas within the Parish.

The Parish Council shares the widespread concerns of local residents in relation to this development, particularly regarding:
- Increased traffic volumes and the exacerbation of existing congestion, especially at the Frolesworth Road crossroads.
- Elevated flood risk in the area.
- Inadequate supporting infrastructure to accommodate the proposed new dwellings.

In addition, the draft Local Plan is inconsistent with the policies and principles outlined in the adopted Broughton Astley Neighbourhood Plan.

It fails to respect the importance of designated areas of separation that are vital to maintaining the character and integrity of the village.

While the Parish Council acknowledges the necessity for new housing, it is imperative that the voices of local residents - those most directly affected - are properly and carefully considered and given appropriate weight in the planning process.

In summary, the Parish Council considers the draft Local Plan to be rushed, based on flawed methodology in its
allocation of housing numbers, and fundamentally unsound.