Another round of consultation on the proposed developments around Baldock has just taken place. Whilst there are some improvements since the last consultation in July it is still not clear that they are taking into account the existing levels of congestion in Baldock or that most of the occupants of any new houses will travel by car.

They also intend to rush in a planning application in November so they can say they have done it at the Local Plan examination. Surely it would be better to spend the time to get a plan (that will affect the area for decades) right rather than doing it in a hurry?

Of course it is still possible that the Inspector will reject the whole North Herts local plan due to its many serious flaws