Object
Publication Draft Local Plan: Focused Consultation
Representation ID: 67274
Received: 12/12/2014
Respondent: graham leeke
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The proposed siting of the stadium is not viable. It will not contribute to a strong competitive economy. There is no business plan and it assumed that a developers will build it which will divert funds from important community infrastructure. There is already an adequate stadium so the facility is not needed.
The existing ground can be upgraded at a much lower cost and impact and could be done in a way that brings economic benefits. This would be more consistent with the NPPF.
The proposed location of the stadium will exacerbate congestion and will encourage intense periods of additional traffic flow which could be a problem if these overlap with activity at the Technology Park. This could be a particular problem with other commercial activities proposed for the site. Combined with air pollution impacts, the proposal is contrary to Policy TR2
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