Proposed Housing and Mixed-Use Site Allocations

Object

Representation ID: 3264

Received: 24/08/2025

Respondent: Baston Parish Council

Baston Parish Council objects to the proposed allocation of 283 homes in Baston under the Regulation 18 Draft Local Plan.

The proposed scale of development is disproportionate to Baston’s size and infrastructure capacity. It risks undermining the village’s character, overburdening local services, and compromising safety and environmental sustainability.

Key Objections:
Settlement Hierarchy- Baston classified as ‘Larger Village' suitable only for small to medium sized allocation. This was in our opinion met by the originally proposed Local Plan

Infrastructure Capacity and Road Safety- High traffic volume, serious traffic congestion at certain time of the day and speeding violations on A15, Greatford Road, and Main Street

Pedestrian Access and Public Transport- No safe walkways or reliable public transport links

Local Facilities and Services- Lack of GP surgery provision in the area with already long delays for appointments and consultations, supermarket, and recreational facilities

Education Capacity- Baston CE Primary School is now over capacity with local residents unable to get a place for their children within the local school.

Healthcare Access- Long NHS waiting times and GP appointment delays

Flood Risk- Site borders medium flood risk zone

Sustainability- Contradiction with carbon neutrality goals

Cumulative Impact of Gravel Extraction- Proximity to PL/0082/20 gravel site increases traffic and environmental risks

Object

Representation ID: 3266

Received: 24/08/2025

Respondent: Baston Parish Council

While I support the need for modest housing growth, the scale of this proposal is excessive and incompatible with the village’s infrastructure, character, and capacity. Baston is a small rural community with limited services, and this development would represent a population increase of around 50%, which is simply not sustainable.

Ref 2011 Consensus there are 555 registered households within the Baston parish. An increase of 283 houses (>50% of the total village) is disproportionate in scale to the village’s classification and infrastructure, risking road safety, school and healthcare overload, flood risk, and environmental harm. Population increase by 50%, undermining Baston’s rural character. Strongly urge a reconsideration of the modification and return to the original 86 houses.

Key Concerns:
-Traffic and Road Safety: The proposed access points are unsuitable and pose safety risks, especially at the A15 junction which has a history of
accidents.
-School Capacity: Baston CE Primary School is already over capacity.
-Healthcare Access: This development would worsen access without any new healthcare infrastructure.
-Flood Risk: Development here would require significant mitigation, which has not been adequately addressed.
-Environmental Impact: The plan contradicts sustainability goals. It increases car dependency and threatens greenfield land, hedgerows, and local
biodiversity.