Objection letter re: Local development framework strategy

Woking Borough Council (WBC) have been running a consultation on their draft strategy Local Development Framework (LDF) otherwise known as Woking 2027.  The LDF (once formally adopted) will replace the previous system of Regional Planning Guidance, Structure Plans and Local Plans.

WCRA submitted a submission to WBC regarding this as we were particularly concerned regarding the following matters:

• Previously saved local plan policies regarding housing development were being ignored,
• The lack of recognition that Westfield Common was a special place worthy of holistic management,
• Protection of the Greenbelt
• Flooding