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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/0089 43 Woodruff Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: Hitchin Forum suggests that a useful starting point for assessing the local housing requirements is to assign the total outstanding housing need of 8,900 (local need plus migration: 10,700 minus 1,800, the numbers of homes permitted since 2011, equals 8,900) to each settlement in proportion to its size. In 2011 Hitchin's population was 27% of the District's total (Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) page 193), which equates to approximately 15,000 homes out of the District's total of 55,300 (SHMA page 4). If Hitchin provides for its share of local needs and migration for the period to 2031 it would therefore need to find sites for 2,400 homes (27% of 8,900). No background information is provided with the consultation papers indicating how the District's housing needs have been met in the ten years up to 2011. Hitchin's population increased by over 3,300 (i.e. by nearly 11%) between 2001 and 2011. Over 60% of the population increase in the four towns was concentrated within Hitchin (mostly in flats). In 2001 Hitchin had a population 2,000 less than Letchworth; it is now larger by 1,000. This concentration of the District's recent growth in Hitchin explains why there are now so few sites available within its borders for the family housing needed. The SHLA (page12) assumes that only the non strategic sites that are within existing boundaries (either Priority 1 brownfield or Priority 2 greenfield sites) are likely to be acceptable. For Hitchin, with its major development in recent years and its comparatively dense development, this amounts to only about 320 homes (HOR page 66). Of these sites two need to be questioned: At Churchgate (Ref H/mo2) 61 homes are identified, but it is argued that with the demise of the Simons scheme fewer homes here (say 20) would give opportunity for a fuller range of town centre uses and facilities; One of the sites listed at Lucas Lane (Ref H/r22: 26 homes) lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site ¿ its development is being contested on the basis of Green Belt and access issues. Non strategic sites within Hitchin's built up area are therefore likely to contribute only about 250 homes. This leaves 2,150 to be found elsewhere. All Hitchin's other non strategic sites (Priority 3) lie within the Green Belt and no assumption has been made by NHDC that these will be acceptable: All the Priority 3 sites (Ref H/r14, 25 and 30) on the western edge have problems with access and 'are not large enough to bring major benefits to the area' (SHLAA pages 38-40); The two Priority 3 sites south east of Hitchin within St Ippolyts Parish (Ref 098 and 110) and the one in the north east at Highover Farm (Ref 039) are all located in narrow gaps between the settlements (SHLAA pages 59-60).

LDF/0711 7 Howlett Document Section: Hitchin Object Representation: Hitchin Aspects

Hitchin is still very much a functioning and distinct community. Its role as a historic market town and sub regional centre underpins this characteristic. Any future development must be incremental and piecemeal so as not to undermine the maintenance of this sense of community. Hitchin's "historic character and setting" must also be preserved; this would be impossible if large scale development took place too quickly. Hitchin's residential expansion over the past ten years has been too much dominated by "Flatands". Any new development must, as a priority, address the need for a range of family houses ie mixed provision with a particular bias towards two and three bedroom semi-detached dwellings. I have some particular comments on the site/area options put forward by potential developers: -Only 50% (the southern portion) of site 039 should be considered to reduce the erosion of the Hitcin-Letchworth green belt. Perhaps this could be linked to a new access road to the industrial area. -Site H/r28 should be rejected for housing development to allow scope for future railway needs; site Hr/33 (currently unavailable?) should also be rejected in favour of retention

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent for railway needs eg capacity improvements. -Sites 110 and the south-eastern portion on 037 should be rejected to prevent the erosion of the Hitchin-Stevenage green bugger which would become even more important if any north or west of Stevenage expansion took place. A 50% development (the northern portion) of site 098 could form an infill to the east of London Road. - Site 037 west of Gosmore Road to Luton Road is a totally unacceptable as a development option. This area, especially the outer Priory Park and Charlton, forms a historic landscape that should be preserved and it has a particular relationship to the listed Hitchin Priory and the historic Hitchin town centre. -Large scale development to the west of the town should be rejected. Sites 38, H/r14, H/r25, H/r24, H/r30 could be considered but only up to the ridge line which runs to their western side. Perhaps a narrow fringing belt to the west of Swinburne Avenue might also offer options for some sensitive expansion. The remaining portion of 037 beyond these sites is not, therefore, an acceptable candidate for development. -Primacy of site use in the town centre must be given to retail and service functions although this is one area where it might make sense to include some additional flat development. -Id a piecemeal and infill approach is taken there would be no need for new "district centres" which could have an adverse impact on the viability of the town centre. -Some further infilling of the existing urban are seems likely. This must, however, be very carefully managed to precent damage to the form and character of the existing suburbs.

Some Conclusions Hitchin has, in the recent past taken more than its share of new development. The attractions of the town make some further expansion inevitable but this should not be on the scale of these "developer led" options. Where Hitchin development takes place it must very carefully respect the functioning and character of the existing town. It follows that other areas of the district, away from Hitchin's green belt, will have to accommodate more new development than is currently envisaged.

LDF/0755 22 Beechwood Homes Ltd JB Planning Associates - TW Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: We have noted above that the SHMA shows the greatest demand for housing is in Hitchin. It would be inconsistent with the Framework if the Local Plan were to seek to restrict the development of suitable development sites on the edge of Hitchin, as the provision of new housing should respond to demand. If housing were not to be provided at Hitchin, but were instead provided in another, less popular location, the price of housing in Hitchin would remain relatively high, and young people and families would continue to be priced out of the town.

We have been advised by Council Officers that there is a perception amongst some local people that Hitchin has received a lot of development in recent years, and that it should not receive so much in the new Local Plan. We have reviewed the housing completion data in the Council's Annual Monitoring Reports, and noted that whilst Hitchin has accommodated more development than the District's other towns, it has accommodated only a few hundred houses more over the course of 11 years, in the context of what has been a generally low level of development when compared to housing need and demand.

We are also aware that much of the housing provision in Hitchin over recent years has been in the form of flatted developments within the town, often on brownfield land. There has, however, been relatively limited provision made for new family housing, and this is likely to have been one of the factors which has led to the high level of market demand for larger houses identified in the SHMA, as noted above. There is therefore a need for sites which can deliver this larger housing, and the range of available sites identified in the consultation document suggests that this would need to be primarily on greenfield sites on the town's periphery.

We are also concerned that the suggested strategic site to the west of Hitchin is simply too large to be easily accommodated by the town without a substantial and undesirable change to its character, and the character of the surrounding landscape, which the Council's evidence base shows to be sensitive. If there were not to be any strategic sites

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent delivered around Hitchin, this would increase the importance of identifying non-strategic development opportunities, which could help to meet the town's development needs over the next 20 years. Given the limited range of sites identified in the consultation document, the allocation of the majority of the Priority 1, 2 and 3 sites would still lead to a reasonably modest level of development, which the town could more easily assimilate.

We note that Sites 39 and 110 together theoretically provide 1,055 of a total identified potential supply of 1,531 dwellings in the Priority 1, 2 and 3 sites in and around Hitchin. If the Council were to conclude that one or both of these sites were not suitable for development, or that only a smaller scale of development would be suitable or achievable, this would imply that only a relatively small level of development could be provided in and adjacent to the town over the next 20 years, representing a significant reduction on the recent level of development. This would in turn place great importance on allowing suitable sites such as Site 98 to come forward for development, to help meet some of the town's needs, and satisfy the high level of demand for housing in this location.

LDF/1016 29 Hertfordshire Biological Records Centre Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: Recognised ecology sites within Sites: No Recognised sites adjacent / close to Sites: 98 ¿ adj Folly alder Swamp WS; Other features: Remnant hedgerows, R Purwell (110); R Hiz (133, H/m02&3); Protected species: Reptile interest potentially present in places eg H/r28, H/r30. Opportunities: River corridors, grassland and community orchards - historic features within Hitchin. Replacement trees and scrub where possible. Ecological sensitivity: 39 ¿ low / moderate. Includes large area of v probable ridge and furrow grassland, likely improved but not ploughed, with other earthworks. Remnant hedge features. ; 98 ¿ low / moderate ¿ adj to WS; 110 ¿ low, but adj to R Purwell which would require adj buffer and corridor. ; 133 ¿ low NB adj. R Hiz; H/m02 & H/m03 ¿ low NB includes R Hiz; H/r07 ¿ low, adj trees and scrub; H/r14 ¿ low if grassland loss of little interest (no data) and scattered trees ¿ old orchard site; H/r 24 ¿ low. Sports grassland unlikely to support significant interest; H/r25 ¿ low unless loss of grassland (no data) significant. H/r28 ¿ low / locally moderate. Loss of disturbed brownfield land where sidings remain and likely to support reptile interest (close records). H/r30 ¿ possible moderate. Rank grassland, scrub and surrounding hedgerows, also adj to Oughton Head Lane green lane. No data ¿ reptile potential also. H/r43 ¿ low; mature trees present may need to be protected. H/r48 - low; H/r50 - low. Fundamental ecological constraint: 39 ¿ need more information. Grasslands may retain some interest. 98 ¿ potential grassland interest ¿ no data. H/r28 ¿ protected species need to be considered if present. H/r 30 - more data required on grassland.

LDF/2166 7 Hertfordshire County Council - Property & Services Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Non-strategic sites (priority 1,2 and 3) ¿ Up to 1531 dwellings 1.8FE to 3FE Infrastructure Requirements: Additional school places required. Likely to be provided by expansion of existing schools and/or use of HCC owned reserve school site (land off Bearton Green).

LDF/2959 75 English Heritage Document Section: Hitchin Comment ADOC Additional document attached Representation: H/m02: Churchgate As with other site allocations within this part of Hitchin, this site has the potential to have a considerable impact on the character and appearance of the historic town centre, including the conservation area and numerous listed buildings. The proximity of a number of highly graded listed buildings (Grade I St Marys Church; Grade II* Biggin Almshouses on Queen Street; and Grade II* 8-12 Market Place) is a major issue with the redevelopment of this site. The site itself contains features of interest including St Marys Square, an incomplete 1930s development scheme aimed at providing new public space within the town centre. Archaeology within the site may also be an important consideration given its location within the historic core.

We are aware that the proposed allocation and development of the site involves more than just housing, and would seek to replace the existing Churchgate Shopping Centre with a mixed-use development. The site is subject to emerging redevelopment proposals which have the potential either to reinstate historic grain and character into this key town centre site, or to reinforce and exacerbate the disharmony provided by the existing Churchgate development.

English Heritage took members of its Urban Panel to Hitchin in May 2011, where this site formed a central part of the visit and discussions. The Urban Panel helps local authorities, development agencies and others to engage in major regeneration of historic towns and cities. The Panel report made a number of recommendations with regards to the future management of Hitchin town centre, which can be found at www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/who-we-are/how-we-are-run/committees-and-panels/urban-panel/review-papers/. A copy is also attached for reference.

We do not oppose the principle of allocating and redeveloping this site, but any new proposal needs to be sympathetic to the historic environment and seek to protect, restore and enhance the significance of affected heritage assets. The capacity of the site to accommodate 61 dwellings and other uses without causing harm to the surrounding area needs to be clearly demonstrated. We are aware that several planning documents have been produced over the years by the Council relating to this site and the wider town centre, including the 2005 Churchgate Development Brief. Many of the principles underpinning this brief are endorsed by English Heritage, but have perhaps not been taken on board by emerging development proposals. We recommend that the 2005 brief is revisited and refreshed where appropriate to reflect current circumstances. Site-specific policy requirements in the new Local Plan would also be appropriate. We would welcome continued consultation and discussion on this site as proposals evolve.

H/m03: Post Office, Hermitage Rd This is a sensitive site within Hitchin Conservation Area, although the buildings within the site itself make a limited contribution to the significance of the conservation area. The principle of redeveloping this site is therefore something we do not oppose, but any new proposal needs to be sympathetic to the historic environment. We are aware that a development brief has recently been adopted by North Hertfordshire for this site, and we hope that the comments we made on the draft brief have been taken into account. Site-specific policy requirements in the new Local Plan may also be appropriate. We would welcome continued consultation and discussion on this site as proposals evolve.

H/r7: 22 Bridge St The site allocation is close to a number of listed buildings, including the Grade I The Priory and the Grade II* 31-32 Bridge Street and is situated within Hitchin Conservation

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Area. The principle of redeveloping the site is acceptable, but the impact of any development on the significance and setting of these heritage assets must be a key consideration for any proposal. Specific policy requirements in the new Local Plan may be appropriate

LDF/3401 14 Jordan Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: I oppose all the sites surrouding our town of Hitchin. We do not have the infrastructure. The burden on schools, hospital, roads. I could go on and on. Water is always a problem, we are the brunt to get a hosepipe ban and the last ot come off.

LDF/3976 7 Snowden Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: If the landowners and developers get their way, the whole of North Herts will be changed for the worse. Shame on those allowing it to happen!

LDF/4343 13 'North Hertfordshire Homes Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: Hitchin is a vibrant market town, but it's character and long-term viability are under threat from the increasing predominance of the resident workforce who work outside the town (currently in excess of 50%) and the inability of many on average incomes to find housing at an affordable price. We would therefore welcome the development of all the priority 1 and priority 2 sites within the town. These sites however will only provide 319 (or 337 units site when one takes into account an increase in the number of units at H/r50, where we can supply 38 new dwellings and not the 20 dwellings stated in the consultation document). This is clearly insufficient to allow the town to grow and prosper over the period of the local plan. We can see considerable difficulty in developing the priority 3 sites to the west of the town (H/r14, H/r25 and H/r30) because of the constraints of vehicular access to these locations. Any development here would require a significant re-planning of the highways in this part of town. Nevertheless, we would support their inclusion in the plan. Site 39, Highover Farm, is much better placed and we would support the inclusion of this site in the local plan. The site seems to be a natural extension of the existing Highover estate and is close to both public transport routes and Hitchin's major employment area. Access should be relatively straightforward - either through High Dane or directly from Stotfold Road. Similarly we believe that sites 98 and 110 could also be developed without any significant loss of amenity and without overstretching the transport infrastructure, particularly if developer in conjunction with the portion of the West of Hitchin strategic site that lies north of the A602 and adjacent to site 110. We believe that the inclusion of these non-strategic sites in the local plan will enable Hitchin to grow by some 1,549 dwellings over the period of the plan. If part of the South West Hitchin site adjacent to site 110 and north of the A602 was also included (see our response to question 4a) then we believe that this would increase the yield to 1,649 units. However, and as stated previously, we believe that this growth should be complimented by planning and financial policies that encourage the provision of new or expanded employment, education, and training opportunities to improve the long-term sustainability of Hitchin.

LDF/4751 2 Hitchin Forum - Chairman Document Section: Hitchin

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: Hitchin Forum suggests that a useful starting point for assessing the local housing requirements is to assign the total outstanding housing need of 8,900 (local need plus migration) to each settlement in proportion to its size. In 2011 Hitchin's population was 27% of the District's total (Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) page 193), which equates to approximately 15,000 homes out of the District's total of 55,300 (SHMA page 4). If Hitchin provides for its share of local needs and migration for the period to 2031 it would therefore need to find sites for 2,400 homes (27% of 8,900). No background information is provided with the consultation papers indicating how the District's housing needs have been met in the ten years up to 2011. Hitchin's population increased by over 3,300 (i.e. by nearly 11%) between 2001 and 2011. Over 60% of the population increase in the four towns was concentrated within Hitchin (mostly in flats). In 2001 Hitchin had a population 2,000 less than Letchworth; it is now larger by 1,000. This concentration of the District's recent growth in Hitchin explains why there are now so few sites available within its borders for the family housing needed. The SHLA (page12) assumes that only the non strategic sites that are within existing boundaries (either Priority 1 brownfield or Priority 2 greenfield sites) are likely to be acceptable. For Hitchin, with its major development in recent years and its comparatively dense development, this amounts to only about 320 homes (HOR page 66). Of these sites two need to be questioned: At Churchgate (Ref H/mo2) 61 homes are identified, but it is argued that with the demise of the Simons scheme fewer homes here (say 20) would give opportunity for a fuller range of town centre uses and facilities; One of the sites listed at Lucas Lane (Ref H/r22: 26 homes) lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site ¿ its development is being contested on the basis of Green Belt and access issues. Non strategic sites within Hitchin's built up area are therefore likely to contribute only about 250 homes. This leaves 2,150 to be found elsewhere. All Hitchin's other non strategic sites (Priority 3) lie within the Green Belt and no assumption has been made by NHDC that these will be acceptable: All the Priority 3 sites (Ref H/r14, 25 and 30) on the western edge have problems with access and 'are not large enough to bring major benefits to the area' (SHLAA pages 38-40); The two Priority 3 sites south east of Hitchin within St Ippolyts Parish (Ref 098 and 110) and the one in the north east at Highover Farm (Ref 039) are all located in narrow gaps between the settlements (SHLAA pages 59-60).

LDF/5197 8 Lacey Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: In the case of ALL SITES Hitchins schools are already over-subscribed. The proposals would make matters even worse.

LDF/5907 12 Schuster Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: I am unhappy about every aspect of this plan as i feel that hitchin has already lost a lot of its character. This is largely caused by the large number of blocks of flats that have been built. The large influx of population has meant a huge increase in traffic and pollution of various kinds.

LDF/6596 12 Harris Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent All sites in Hitchin Insufficient infrastructure, roads not suitable, congestion already a great problem. We have an attractive Market Town, that is why we live here and also why we attract many visitors. We still have the rural areas (Green Belt) natural and cultivated which all adds to our quality of life and should be protected for future generations. We don't want to become part of Stevenage/Luton. Don't kill our historic Market Town and our identity. Increase as must bid not to this scale and not on our Green Belt. Our roads are terrible now. We don't need row after row of flats or terraced houses, our hospital/doctors/dentists struggle and waiting times get worse.

LDF/7781 8 Harris Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: The water table in this area (as well as others) is dangerously low: just look in the various area's where rivers used to flow. Now some not even streams. Insufficient water to sustain existing population so unable to sustain additional housing. Infrastructure not suitable for existing population, no more can be absorbed. No further expansion until hospital's beds increased and roads improved.

LDF/8183 8 Knowles Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: If there is strong enough evidence to say that some of the expansion has to take in surrounding areas of Hitchin, then this should take place on brown sites only and never on green belt land, which enhances the area with natural beauty.

LDF/8200 8 Fowler Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: I am concerned about the quality of evidence identifying the need for housing on this scale in Hitchin.

LDF/8328 2 Caswell Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: I approve Hitchin Forum's suggestion that a useful starting point for assessing the local housing requirements is to assign the total outstanding housing need of 8,900 (local need plus migration: 10,700 minus 1,800, the numbers of homes permitted since 2011, equals 8,900) to each settlement in proportion to its size. In 2011 Hitchin's population was 27% of the District's total (Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) page 193), which equates to approximately 15,000 homes out of the District's total of 55,300 (SHMA page 4). If Hitchin provides for its share of local needs and migration for the period to 2031 it would therefore need to find sites for 2,400 homes (27% of 8,900). No background information is provided with the consultation papers indicating how the District's housing needs have been met in the ten years up to 2011. Hitchin's population increased by over 3,300 (i.e. by nearly 11%) between 2001 and 2011. Over 60% of the population increase in the four towns was concentrated within Hitchin (mostly in flats). In 2001 Hitchin had a population 2,000 less than Letchworth; it is now larger by 1,000. This concentration of the District's recent growth in Hitchin explains why there are now so few sites available within its borders for the family housing needed. The SHLA (page12) assumes that only the non-strategic sites that are within existing boundaries (either Priority 1 brownfield or

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Priority 2 greenfield sites) are likely to be acceptable. For Hitchin, with its major development in recent years and its comparatively dense development, this amounts to only about 320 homes (HOR page 66). Of these sites two need to be questioned: ¿ At Churchgate (Ref H/mo2) 61 homes are identified, but it is argued that with the demise of the Simons scheme fewer homes here (say 20) would give opportunity for a fuller range of town centre uses and facilities; ¿ One of the sites listed at Lucas Lane (Ref H/r22: 26 homes) lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site ¿ its development is being contested on the basis of Green Belt and access issues. Non-strategic sites within Hitchin's built up area are therefore likely to contribute only about 250 homes. This leaves 2,150 to be found elsewhere. All Hitchin's other non-strategic sites (Priority 3) lie within the Green Belt and no assumption has been made by NHDC that these will be acceptable: ¿ All the Priority 3 sites (Ref H/r14, 25 and 30) on the western edge have problems with access and 'are not large enough to bring major benefits to the area' (SHLAA pages 38-40); ¿ The two Priority 3 sites south east of Hitchin within St Ippolyts Parish (Ref 098 and 110) and the one in the north east at Highover Farm (Ref 039) are all located in narrow gaps between the settlements (SHLAA pages 59-60).

LDF/8330 2 Caswell Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: HITCHIN'S LOCAL NEEDS Hitchin Forum suggests that a useful starting point for assessing the local housing requirements is to assign the total outstanding housing need of 8,900 (local need plus migration: 10,700 minus 1,800, the numbers of homes permitted since 2011, equals 8,900) to each settlement in proportion to its size. In 2011 Hitchin's population was 27% of the District's total (Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) page 193), which equates to approximately 15,000 homes out of the District's total of 55,300 (SHMA page 4). If Hitchin provides for its share of local needs and migration for the period to 2031 it would therefore need to find sites for 2,400 homes (27% of 8,900). No background information is provided with the consultation papers indicating how the District's housing needs have been met in the ten years up to 2011. Hitchin's population increased by over 3,300 (i.e. by nearly 11%) between 2001 and 2011. Over 60% of the population increase in the four towns was concentrated within Hitchin (mostly in flats). In 2001 Hitchin had a population 2,000 less than Letchworth; it is now larger by 1,000. This concentration of the District's recent growth in Hitchin explains why there are now so few sites available within its borders for the family housing needed. The SHLA (page12) assumes that only the non strategic sites that are within existing boundaries (either Priority 1 brownfield or Priority 2 greenfield sites) are likely to be acceptable. For Hitchin, with its major development in recent years and its comparatively dense development, this amounts to only about 320 homes (HOR page 66). Of these sites two need to be questioned: At Churchgate (Ref H/mo2) 61 homes are identified, but it is argued that with the demise of the Simons scheme fewer homes here (say 20) would give opportunity for a fuller range of town centre uses and facilities; One of the sites listed at Lucas Lane (Ref H/r22: 26 homes) lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site ¿ its development is being contested on the basis of Green Belt and access issues. Non strategic sites within Hitchin's built up area are therefore likely to contribute only about 250 homes. This leaves 2,150 to be found elsewhere. All Hitchin's other non strategic sites (Priority 3) lie within the Green Belt and no assumption has been made by NHDC that these will be acceptable: All the Priority 3 sites (Ref H/r14, 25 and 30) on the western edge have problems with access and 'are not large enough to bring major benefits to the area' (SHLAA pages 38-40); The two Priority 3 sites south east of Hitchin within St Ippolyts Parish (Ref 098 and 110) and the one in the north east at Highover Farm (Ref 039) are all located in narrow gaps between the settlements (SHLAA pages 59-60).

LDF/8529 16 New Road Property Development Ltd Optimis Consulting Ltd

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: There is a site on the west of the town that is well located but is accessed off a private road. It is possible that the deliverability of the units may be compromised by this potential encumbrance.

LDF/8533 17 Keep Hitchin Special Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: A Sites H/e01 and H/e02 appear to wrap around the industrial area and are totally unsuitable for housing. Housing would prevent expansion of the industrial are athat would be desirable as Hitchin's population expands. Any development should only be expansion of the industrial area if and when needed.

LDF/8725 8 Saville Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: Hitchins character will be raised by such a development and the amount of infrastructure needed to support the number of dwellings. Areas of archaeological interest and the beauty of green field sites will be permanently deteriorated and there are obvious issues with flooding and rights of way. Such a proposal makes very little sense and would make very little sense in regards to government environment policy.

LDF/8726 8 Smith Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: Feel very sad and angered that this is being proposed! Hitchin is a uniqure, historic town that will be ruined if the population increases by such an extent. Please preserve its idivuduality!!

LDF/8727 8 Bone Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: More road congestion makes things impossible for vehicles

LDF/8728 8 Simpson Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: This scale of development growth simply isnt sustainable for the small town. Please reconsider.

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LDF/8729 8 Hartley Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: Green Belt land was designated as such for a specific reason. The roads in and around hitchin cant cope now let alone with this development!

LDF/8781 8 Lucock Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: We enjoy being able to walk from home in the areas 110, 098, 037. We enjoy all the views.

LDF/8905 8 More Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: Westbury close is a nice quiet coldesack- people are safe to walk through to town we don't want or need more traffic.

LDF/8982 7 Masters Document Section: Hitchin Comment Representation: I am seriously opposed to building on our green belt. The green belt was introduced precisely to prevent this kind of development and to give the people of Hitchin (and a wider public) to exist in a sustainable community that allows the country and town to co- exist in social and economic harmony. It is not for this council or any other to set aside the wishes and aspirations of many generation of our community!

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent design in materials that are sympathetic to the rural location. · A sustainable and ecologically sound development. The site is well served by local bus services, is within 1KM of Graveley village and 5KM of the centre of Stevenage, Letchworth, Hitchin and Baldock. It is within walking distance of the Hungry Horse pub restaurant and Chesfield Downs golf course. The proposals would incorporate the latest sustainable construction. Consideration would be given to combined heat and power generation through woodchip, ground & air source energy, solar power, sustainable materials (larch/brick) and very high levels of insulation. The inclusion of a water feature at the centre of the development would provide natural storage for rainwater harvesting/recovery and this, together with extensive tree planting and landscaping, could provide massive ecological benefits and pleasant rural footpaths. Expansion of the existing development would allow for improved communal facilities which would benefit the existing residents of Jacks Hill Park and those living within the surrounding rural area. This might include a small village/bowling green or shop. I hope that you will feel that Site 35 offers the potential to provide a contribution to the Districts future housing needs.

Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/7882 5 Covell Document Section: Ref. 36 Playing Field, Benslow Lane (lower part) Comment Representation: I feel strongly that playing fields should be considered, as they are important areas for team sports for all ages to take place, and can be enjoyed by all members of the community.

Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/7882 6 Covell Document Section: Ref. 36a Playing Field, Benslow Lane (upper part) Comment Representation: I feel strongly that playing fields should be considered, as they are important areas for team sports for all ages to take place, and can be enjoyed by all members of the community.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/2819 8 Pilkington Warmingtons Document Section: Ref. 38 Land at junction of Pirton Road and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The Housing Options map shows that this has 'failed one of the tests'. However, there appears to be no details as to why this particular area has failed the test and it is capable, with highway improvements to the Hexton Road, of being brought forward for development as part of Site H/r14.

LDF/2848 18 Trustees of Richard Pilkington Warmingtons Document Section: Ref. 38 Land at junction of Pirton Road and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The Housing Options map shows that this has 'failed one of the tests'. However, there appears to be no details as to why this particular area has failed the test and it is capable, with highway improvements to the Hexton Road, of being brought forward for development as part of Site H/r14.

LDF/5590 11 Pilkington Warmingtons Surveyors LLP Document Section: Ref. 38 Land at junction of Pirton Road and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The Housing Options map shows that this has 'failed one of the tests'. However, there appears to be no details as to why this particular area has failed the test and it is capable, with highway improvements to the Hexton Road, of being brought forward for development as part of Site H/r14.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/0162 12 Short Document Section: Ref. 39 Highover Farm, Stotfold Road Object Representation: Specifically and practically I object to the proposed development of Highover Farm site.The main thrust of my concern is access. Stotfold Road and Cambridge Road would be the obvious routes in and out. They are both extremely busy roads. Cambridge road is at or close to capacity from early morning to late evening. Stotfold Road is inaccessible from Grovelands Ave or Frensham dr. Residents on Rosehill Est are effectively prisoners until 9.15am. Ask residents about the increased use of stotfold Rd since Fairfield Hall est came into being. Stotfold rd has flooded at the bottom for sometime and the impact of the railway construction on flooding, watertables etc is yet to be seen. Some of the houses would have to be against a railway, some a busy main road and some an industrial estate- non of which seem conducive to good housing plans. So much for Hitchin roads. The alternative existing access would be via Letchworth to A507. Again busy roads that will struggle to take the extra load. I can not comment on watertable issues nor the supply of utilities etc so will have to leave that to NHDC.

LDF/3637 3 Bellcross Homes Document Section: Ref. 39 Highover Farm, Stotfold Road Comment Representation: We wish to re-iterate that our land at Highover Farm is immediately suitable for additional development and we trust that our land will be continued to be favoured for residential development.

LDF/4684 2 Darley and Hutchins Document Section: Ref. 39 Highover Farm, Stotfold Road Object Representation: We consider development of this land for housing to be completely inappropriate, for the reasons set out below. In summary, they are that the quality of the site for such a purpose is objectively extremely poor (as reflected by the low development priority given it by the council) and for the many sustainability and traffic issues that it raises.

We regard this as a manifestly impractical site for housing development which does not serve the council's own stated objectives of providing sustainable towns at all well - as acknowledged in the original zoning report that was prepared last time the Local Plan was up for review.

Here are the detailed reasons for our objection:

ONCE IT'S GONE, IT'S GONE FOR GOOD. * We believe that greenfield land is a precious resource that adds greatly to the character of North Hertfordshire and the quality of life for its residents. We further believe that it should never be squandered on development as long as there are any alternatives available. * As a household living extremely close to Highover Farm, we can personally vouch for the great diversity of wildlife in the area - especially bird life, small mammals and insects, and of the great amenity that living in this semi-rural location on the edge of town adds to our lives and those of our neighbours. * Any development on this scale would also have a serious impact on the character of the Rosehill area of Hitchin. * However, regardless of that, the council has a responsibility not only to balance the short-term interests of today's residents but to consider the interests of future generations too. Building on existing greenfield land, especially on this scale, does not do this. It is not in any sense sustainable development.

THIS LAND IS NOT NEEDED FOR HOUSING

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent * We believe that it is not necessary for the council to zone this land for development given the total number of houses that it has decided to plan for. This fact completely undermines any moral case for building on a greenfield site, especially one so essentially unsuitable in terms of access, utilities and infrastructure.

THIS IS THE WRONG APPROACH TO PROVIDING NEW HOUSING * We believe our community is best served either by integrating small developments sympathetically into the town centres and around existing population centres or creating new sustainable settlements (possible on the 'garden city' model) rather than adding ill-planned suburban sprawl that onto greenfield land around towns, especially in an area that abuts the historically important town of Letchworth and is visible from the Icknield Way. * The proposal states that 484 homes would be built on the land. The 2011 census gives the average number of people in a UK household as 2.4, which means development of this site would add, at a conservative estimate, 1,150 people to a remote corner of the town which is not at all well-served with infrastructure and in some cases lacks the potential to develop it, as stated in the council's own assessment of the site. That's roughly four per cent of the town's existing population of 30,000. * The disproportionate nature of this development is emphasised by the fact that it is one of the largest of the Priority 3 sites and on quite a different scale to most of the other proposed developments (with the exception of the Oakfield Farm site). It cannot possibly be characterised as responsible or sustainable development that serves the council's stated objectives and follows sound town planning principles.

THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A POLICY DECISION, NOT AN AFTERTHOUGHT * Any project that has such a major potential impact on the development and future direction of the town of Hitchin as adding a new suburb, with significant knock-on effects for Letchworth and villages to the north like Ickleford, should be a top-level policy decision, not something added piecemeal to a consultation at the behest of a developer. We are saddened to note the developer-led nature of this consultation and believe it shows a lack of strategic leadership and stewardship of our community by North Herts District Council. * This particular piece of land has already been examined and rejected as part of a carefully-considered planning process in the past. So, why is it being reconsidered when it is so manifestly wrong-headed, as well as not in the interests of the council or of the residents it serves? We believe the answer is simply developer pressure rather than any sense that this site is appropriate for a large housing development.

THIS DOES NOT REPRESENT BEST PRACTICE IN TOWN PLANNING ANY LONGER * As we have already mentioned, the principle of meeting the government's housing targets by bolting on suburbs to towns in in this manner has been brought into question as no longer representing best town planning practice. * You may be aware of recent work done by the University of Hertfordshire which held a charette (or brainstorming session) on the issue, and arrived at the solution of 'garden cities' and 'garden villages' as well as intensifying existing town centres - as opposed to poorly planned and ill-thought-out extensions to existing settlements, an option that was specifically rejected as unsustainable.

THERE ARE ACKNOWLEDGED PROBLEMS WITH INFRASTRUCTURE OF ALL KINDS * The site is poorly served by every kind of infrastructure, as is recognised in earlier consultation documents, including electricity, drainage and transport, apart from the problems caused by the proximity of the railway which have only been exacerbated by the new Cambridge link. In some cases there are constraints on its development. There is also a pronounced lack of shops and community facilities for existing residents of this area once you travel any distance from Cambridge Road or Woolgrove Road. * This illustrates our earlier point about cynical and inappropriate developer opportunism perfectly.

THIS DECISION RISKS SERIOUSLY ERODING THE AMENITY OF WALKERS ON THE ICKNIELD WAY * Development in this greenfield area has the potential to severely adversely affect the visual amenity of walkers using the Icknield Way footpath as it crosses from Letchworth to the northern outskirts of Hitchin. It would change the character of the landscape in this area beyond recognition. Since this landscape has already been damaged by quarrying for the railway project we think it could do with a little more consideration by planners in the future. * That this is a valid planning issue was acknowledged by Railtrack in its own consultation on the railway junction where it went to some lengths to explain how it intends to

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent successfully incorporate its work into the existing landscape with the minimum amount of disruption, especially from the viewpoint of the path.

ITS LOCATION MEANS DEVELOPMENT WOULD CONTRADICT SUSTAINABILITY GUIDELINES * The site is as remote as it is possible to be from Hitchin town centre and still remain within the town boundaries - raising further serious question-marks over its sustainability. * Creating around 500 new households has the potential, for example, to generate a huge number of additional car journeys into and out of the town and to Letchworth as well as significant additional journeys for utilities such as rubbish collection vehicles.We would urge the council to firmly reject it in favour of more sensible and sustainable solutions.

THE TRANSPORT PROBLEMS ARE A DEAL-BREAKER * Development here could pose major traffic and road safety issues, especially given the number of homes that the site could potentially accommodate. * The Stotfold Road is de-limited as it leaves Hitchin, and has a big gradient. Cars travel along it at considerable speed entering and leaving the town. While temporary arrangements including a 40 limit have been put in place for the duration of the railway work these do not have to cope with a fraction of the traffic that would be generated by a large housing development. Traffic emerging from any development on Highover Farm would have the potential to cause accidents and serious delays on a road that already experiences considerable traffic at peak periods. * However, routing traffic from any such development through the existing Rosehill estate, already protected against Cambridge Road/A505 rat-running, would change its character beyond recognition, cause serious safety issues and put a burden on small residential roads, serving many families and elderly folk, that such roads were not designed or built to incur. These roads are already in poor repair with Roundwood Close recently given emergency resurfacing treatment after being described by a former County Councillor as among the worst he had seen in Hitchin. * Traffic crossing the railway to use Grove Road, Cadwell Lane or Wilbury Way would risk adding to the serious difficulties and congestion already being experienced in that area of town. The land to the north is protected. Where is the traffic going?

THIS WILL HAVE AN UNACCEPTABLE IMPACT ON THE AMENITY OF TOO MANY HOUSEHOLDS * The amenity and quality of life of a large number of existing residents in streets including Grovelands Avenue, Roundwood Close, Collison Close, Armour Rise, Gainsford Crescent, Frensham Drive, Harkness Way, Highover Way, Millard Way, Sturgeons Way, High Dane, Tristram Way, Stotfold Road and Chennells Close could all be severely adversely affected by such a major development in this area. * There is also the issue of amenity and quality of life for residents in Wilbury Way, Cadwell Lane, Woolgrove Road and Grove Road area should traffic from any development be routed under/over the railway and in their direction. This represents a considerable number of Hitchin residents.

THERE ARE IMPORTANT CONSERVATION ISSUES AT STAKE * Development in this area would lead to the loss of a quantity of hedgerow - recognised by many leading conservation organisations as a crucial resource for wildlife and simply not replaceable by alternative planting. * The RSPB says that hedges may support up to 80 per cent of woodland birds - already in serious decline, 50 per cent of our mammals and 30 per cent of butterflies. Additionally, the ditches and banks associated with hedgerows provide habitat for frogs, toads, newts and reptiles. * It says that, in areas with few woods, many species of birds depend on hedgerows for their survival with at least 30 species nesting in hedgerows. There is no way that development requiring the removal of such habitats could be classed as sustainable.

IN CONCLUSION:

North Hertfordshire has a stated objective of promoting sustainable development of the district to ensure adequate affordable housing, protect the environment and conserve the heritage of our historic settlements.

We believe that the decisions taken in the original land allocation report, while not perfect, went a long way towards realising these very worthwhile aims. We also believe that

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent the re-zoning of Site 39 from agricultural to housing use directly contradicts them in almost every regard.

We believe that the role of a local planning authority is to provide strategic leadership on important issues, not to have its agenda set by opportunists - however skilled those opportunists have become at gaming the planning system.

We respect the need to have a sound planning basis for all decisions taken, and to be able to legally defend them if necessary in the future, but we strongly believe that in this case it is overwhelmingly clear that paving the way for the building of more than 700 homes on a greenfield site on the north-eastern fringes of the town is in absolutely no-one's interest except Bellcross Homes.

LDF/5303 2 Evans Document Section: Ref. 39 Highover Farm, Stotfold Road Support Representation: I support the low Category 3 priority for Site Ref 039; Highover Farm, Stotfold Road, Hitchin. It should be very low because the "Weaknesses" should also refer to the consequent loss of the strategically important farmstead of Highover Farm to the landscape of the area between this part of Hitchin and Letchworth. The development of this site would appear to render Highover Farmstead incapable of serving the fields in the area because the farmstead would be cut-off from them; this would be very detrimental to the quality of management of the fields and thus the landscape of the area. This landscape is vitally important to the separation of Hitchin and Letchworth in order to prevent the towns joining together and becoming one vast sprawling conurbation.

This Representation is consequently ALSO a criticism of the three tests used in The Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (December 2012) - there should be a fourth, namely "Absence of Detrimentality" in order that factors such as that stated in the above paragraph are considered at an early stage.

LDF/5395 5 Corcoran Document Section: Ref. 39 Highover Farm, Stotfold Road Object Representation: 1.The Site is prime Greenbelt Agricultural land 2. Total Gridlock of Walsworth Traffic lights and Stotfold Road Hitchin and congestion at peak traffic times and throughout the day 3. a lack of supporting infrastructure in the whole of Hitchin, Roads -Schools ¿Doctors 4. Poor Access and exit to the site for approx 500 plus vehicles This site was turned down for development more than twenty-five years ago and the same reasons for that decision still apply today especially with the massive development that has taken place in the all parts of Hitchin since then. I am Against any development on the proposed site.

LDF/6421 4 Jemmett Document Section: Ref. 39 Highover Farm, Stotfold Road Object Representation: 484 houses - too many for current roads - in particular roundabout on A505. Already a congested junction.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/7172 8 Bellcross Company LTD Rapleys LLP Document Section: Ref. 39 Highover Farm, Stotfold Road Support Representation: My client has land interests in the 'non-strategic' site located to the north east of Hitchin and which has been considered as a 'Priority 3 Site'. Bellcross Homes has previously engaged the Council regarding the SHLAA and policy formulation, in order to promote the site for development. It should be noted that a planning inspector has previously indicated that residential development may be appropriate on part of the site at Highover Farm. The site is categorised as priority 3 following an assessment of suitability, availability and achievability. As set out in previous representations, this methodology is considered inappropriate and sites should be assessed on a series of site specific credentials for a more robust approach.

The site at Highover Farm performs much better in terms of the assessment criteria set out in the Council's Housing Planning Matrix document. The impact on the Green Belt's function and its openess would be much more favourable than the strategic site to the south west and other nonstrategic sites around Hitchin (no.110). The development of the land at Highover Farm (site no.39) would allow for a much more defensible boundary for the Green Belt. This is due to the site being surrounded by; a public road to the east, residential development to the south and southwest, and a railway line to the west, which would provide clear existing physical barriers to contain the development from encroachment on the Green Belt and the gap between settlements.

There would be no impact on a SSSI or other recognised sites of nature conservation importance, and it is understood that there are no protected species of flaura and fauna on site. On this basis, development would not require any significant ecological mitigation requirements that would prevent the allocation coming forward. The site also benefits from 5 separate vehicular accesses which would provide a good potential level of permeability for any future residential development and would not have an impact on existing transport services. It is understood that the site has access to all major services, so the site would not be constrained by significant infrastructure costs in comparison to other sites being proposed.

Furthermore, the impact of a residential development on the landscape is considered to be acceptable and a study has been carried out to confirm that this is the case. Additionally, acoustic and transport studies have been carried out which confirms the development potential of the site. If the site were to be brought forward for residential development, there are unlikely to be any significant impacts on heritage assets. Previous assessments carried out by the Council have been identified as flawed in its assessment of the site's suitability and this has been reflected in the Council's reluctance to recognise the site's potential to come forward for residential allocation.

If the site were to be allocated for development, it would be likely to attract the necessary planning obligations to make the development acceptable in accordance with Government guidance. In consideration of the Council's Housing Option's paper, education appears to be a necessary contribution for residential development in this area, and there does not appear to be a reason why this site would not contribute accordingly, or similarly for the provision of open space to contribute to recreational facilities for surrounding residential areas. The developer would also be prepared to undertake the construction of homes specifically designed for an element of elderly housing, of which a similar scheme has recently been transferred over to the Council.

In summary, the site is appropriate and preferable as a location to bring forward much needed housing at affordable prices for the local population by a local company that has specialised in bringing forward high quality residential development in the Home Counties for over 35 years.

We reserve the right to comment further on the Council's allocation of all the non-strategic sites at a later date.

LDF/8533 8 Keep Hitchin Special Document Section: Ref. 39 Highover Farm, Stotfold Road

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: Highover Farm Hitchin (site 039) appears possible for housing. Although too far from the town centre, it would reinforce Walsworth as a northern community. Its development should be conditional on strengthening the local facilities facing Walsworth Common, by redevelopment of existing houses if necessary. Note: Site 039 is shown on the map 'Housing Options February 2013: Sites for Hitchin' but is not listed as a strategic site. It also does not appear on the map 'Land Allocations Issues and Options: Sites in Hitchin' that shows other non-strategic sites ¿ which is confusing.

LDF/8543 2 Gould Document Section: Ref. 39 Highover Farm, Stotfold Road Support Representation: North(-East) of Hitchin

A sustainable development that we feel should be considered is NE of Hitchin between the main rail line to the North and the Cambridge Branch. This can be justified in the similar way to NL1 and NL2 [apparently referring to the North Letchworth landscape study], which has already been outlined. To our knowledge this land involved is not of good agricultural quality.

The main infrastructure would need be to build i.e. the oft-proposed link road. This would be approximately in the same position as the temporary road constructed to supply resources for the new railway flyover, and which is currently, sensibly, being removed. This new road would link Stotfold Road to Wilbury Way.

Smaller sustainable developments that eventually link Hitchin, Walsworth and Letchworth would be preferable to major developments eroding the Green Belt between Hitchin and Stevenage. The populations of Hitchin and Letchworth are already linked economically (shops and industrial) and socially (schools and amenities) to a greater extent than Hitchin is with Stevenage/Great Ashby.

LDF/8545 3 Cooper Document Section: Ref. 39 Highover Farm, Stotfold Road Support Representation: Much smaller number of dwellings could be accommodated on the towns brown field sites & possibly on site 39, Highover Farm.

LDF/8596 8 Clarke Document Section: Ref. 39 Highover Farm, Stotfold Road Comment Representation: The infilling at St Ippolyts 099 and 110, 039, 122 Wymondley and remaining small sites round Hitchin in priority 2 and 3, would be ideal for small scale development as they are natural extensions of already established areas of habitation.

LDF/8770 9 Hornby Document Section: Ref. 39 Highover Farm, Stotfold Road Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Site 039 us a potential area if transport was improved down Cambridge roads and walsworth road at the moment traffic down those and woolgrove road have greatly increased making site 34 non sustainable.

LDF/8858 8 Day Document Section: Ref. 39 Highover Farm, Stotfold Road Comment Representation: Will create far too much through traffic for the site in question.

LDF/8970 8 Thompson Document Section: Ref. 39 Highover Farm, Stotfold Road Comment Representation: Not a viable site

LDF/8972 8 Thompson Document Section: Ref. 39 Highover Farm, Stotfold Road Comment Representation: Infrastructure not viable

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/0536 51 Skeggs Document Section: Ref. 98 Pound Farm, London Road (St Ippolyts parish) Object Representation: Oppose housing development on this site. Erodes the gap between St Ippolyts residential area adjoining Hitchin and the villages of Gosmore and St Ippolyts.

LDF/0537 55 St Ippolyts Parish Council Document Section: Ref. 98 Pound Farm, London Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: i) Erodes the gap between St Ippolyts residential area and Gosmore and St Ippolyts villages. ii) Size of development would ensure that St Ippolyts School was no longer sufficient for the Parish.

LDF/0755 20 Beechwood Homes Ltd JB Planning Associates - TW Document Section: Ref. 98 Pound Farm, London Road (St Ippolyts parish) Support Representation: Following from our comments in our accompanying representations, it is clear that there is a particular need for sites which can be delivered in the short-term to meet housing needs. There is also a need for sites to provide housing in Hitchin, where there is the greatest demand for housing. Within Hitchin, there is a particular need for sites which can deliver a range of housing, including semi-detached and detached family housing for the open market, of which there has been a shortage in recent years.

Site 098 represents an ideal location for development on the edge of Hitchin. It is owned by Parker Land Developments LLP, who have granted an option to Beechwood Homes Ltd, the promoters of the site. Both companies are locally based, and Beechwood Homes have a strong reputation based on a track record of delivering high quality developments in the area.

We set out a brief summary of relevant issues relating to this site's deliverability below, based on technical evidence which has been undertaken on behalf of Beechwood Homes; this has previously been provided to the Council, but can be made available once more on request. We have also included as an appendix to this representation a brochure which summarises the site's benefits, and sets out potential options for its development.

Landscape

Beechwood Homes Ltd have previously commissioned Cooper Partnership to undertake a Landscape Capacity Assessment. This considered the site's acceptability to accommodate development in landscape and visual terms, and included a detailed visibility assessment. It also made recommendations as to the form any future development of the site should take, including with regard to the following issues:

Amenity Space

The Assessment considers positive ways in which the development can influence the nearby residential development, such as by enhancing the existing open green space on the site's northern boundary. It also proposes including further elements of landscaping and open space within and around the built area of the site, including a footpath and green lane link around the southern and eastern sides of the site.

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Appearance

The Assessment also considers the appearance of the site, and how best to integrate any new development into the area by replicating the vegetation and varied frontage already found on the opposite side of London Road, and incorporating a variety of building forms and heights and using materials traditional to the area.

Visibility

The Assessment includes details of the site's visibility from the surrounding area, and the extent to which any new development would be visible. This demonstrates conclusively that the site is well sheltered by the hedges and trees which line its boundary, with views into and out of the site extremely limited. It also demonstrates that any development on the site, tested up to a height of 8m (comparable with surrounding residential development), would also be almost entirely hidden from view from outside the site.

Capacity for Development

The Assessment considers the findings of the Council's Landscape Sensitivity and Capacity Study (November 2006). Both Assessments agree that the site has a moderate-high capacity for development, meaning that it could accommodate development without compromising landscape value or character.

More recently, we note that the Council have also commissioned a further Landscape Sensitivity Study by LUC, which also concludes that this site is in one of the least sensitive areas in landscape terms, and that it is one of a few low-lying areas around the urban edge of Hitchin which has the potential to accommodate development without causing any unacceptable harm to the wider landscape. It also notes the opportunity for new mitigation planting on the site's southern boundary. We note that the conclusions of this study are very similar to the Cooper Partnership Assessment.

Highways

Singleton Clamp & Partners have considered the issue of constructing a suitable highway access for the proposed development. They have noted that the site is within the urban area of Hitchin in highway terms, as the London Road is lit and subject to a 30mph speed limit. This means that the development of the site will not alter the character of this part of Hitchin by introducing new street lighting. It also notes that the site has a 150m frontage to London Road, with a footway and a wide verge, which is more than adequate to achieve satisfactory visibility splays to required highway standards.

The statement tests a site capacity of up to 90 dwellings, and concludes that this level of development would not in principle result in any material changes to the surrounding highway network. Given this, it concludes that a safe and satisfactory access could be provided in more than one location along the frontage.

We also note that the site is on a bus route, within 400m, or a 5 minute walk, of a bus stop. It is also within a very convenient 2km cycling distance of the centre of Hitchin and the railway station. It is also close to a range of local facilities, such a local shop, church, primary school, community centre and sports ground.

Ecology

A Habitat and Protected Species Site Assessment Report has previously been prepared by Amphibian, Reptile and Mammal Conservation Ltd (ARM Conservation Ltd). This report details an assessment of the site's ecological value, and a search of the surrounding area for records of protected species. It concluded that there are no habitats of ecological importance within the site, and the field is of no botanical interest.

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The report also contains recommendations which would allow the better protection of the adjacent County Wildlife Site, which records from the Herts Biological Records Centre indicate has previously been subject to trespassing and vandalism. Scope is also identified for ecological enhancements within the site which would lead to an overall increase to its ecological value.

Flood Risk

The Environment Agency have confirmed that the site is within flood zone 1, and that there are no records of previous flooding. The site is not considered to be at risk of flooding, and so is not constrained in this regard.

Development Options

This is a greenfield site without any known technical constraints to its development. There are a number of ways in which it could be developed, and some initial concept options have been included on a brochure, which we have produced on behalf of Beechwood Homes Ltd, and included with this representation. These options illustrate ways in which new housing could be combined with a large area of open space, to create a high quality development.

We would be happy to further discuss the way in which the site could be developed with the Council and local stakeholders in due course, but these initial site layout options show that a development in the region of the 67 dwellings estimated in the consultation document could be delivered on the site in an acceptable way.

Delivery

There are no physical, technical or financial constraints which would prevent the site's immediate development.

The site would be built out by a local developer, Beechwood Homes, who have an option on the land. Beechwood Homes are based in Stevenage, and have a track record of delivering high quality developments in this area. They would be able to undertake the construction of this development themselves, and it would be their intention to complete the housing within five years of its allocation, ensuring that it could make an early contribution to the delivery of housing to meet current unmet needs in the first part of the plan period.

LDF/1020 37 Smith Document Section: Ref. 98 Pound Farm, London Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: I object to the proposed development of Hitchin site 98, Pound Farm, London Road, St Ippolyts parish. This is a green belt site which provides a natural barrier to the urban sprawl.

In the House of Commons on 18th March, 2013, Sir Bob Russel MP asked " Is the Minister concerned about the urban creep into rural areas destroying the open countryside within urban fringe fields and between towns and adjoining villages?" Planning Minister Nick Boles MP replied "I would be concerned if it were happening, but it is not, and so I'm not."

Site 98 is precisely where the Minister would oppose development.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Site 98, Pound Farm, is of great amenity. It provides beautiful views to the trees of the unspoiled Ippolyts Brook and up the green hill to St Ippolyts Church, a historic landmark since 1087. These would be lost if there were any building on the site. There is a road sign on London Road stating the number of road accidents causing injury. Additional homes here would increase the traffic movements onto an already dangerous road. Do not build here.

LDF/5010 16 Thomas Document Section: Ref. 98 Pound Farm, London Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: i) Erodes the gap between St Ippolyts residential area and Gosmore and St Ippolyts villages. ii) Size of development would ensure that St Ippolyts School was no longer sufficient for the Parish.

LDF/5744 15 Smith Document Section: Ref. 98 Pound Farm, London Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: i) Erodes the gap between St Ippolyts residential area and Gosmore and St Ippolyts villages. ii) Size of development would ensure that St Ippolyts School was no longer sufficient for the Parish.

LDF/6564 5 Thorne Document Section: Ref. 98 Pound Farm, London Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: This is an extremely complicated subject and needs hours of study. All your information should be very clear and precise therefore. The small books of planning procedure are too small and larger scale maps should be pinned up in the libraries. I used the copiers but the results are only in black and white. My home is near a fenced-off area off Tall Trees down Broadmeadow Ride SG4 7SN and south towards St Ippolyts church is landscape of fields. This is 098 on the plans and is a "NATURE RESERVE". The B656 becomes a narrow lane (where there have been numerous fatal accidents), and is not suitable for more houses and ensuing traffic. The Kingshott School area has good road access to the A1M... is an obvious area for development and would not encroach on the beauty of St Ippolyts. I doubt the wisdom of so much housing.

LDF/7268 7 Living Document Section: Ref. 98 Pound Farm, London Road (St Ippolyts parish) Object Representation: I write in connection with the above planning applications. I have examined the plans and I know the sites well. I wish to object strongly to the development of houses in all of these locations. Infilling could ruin the character of the town while estate development would overwhelm it. The protection of Hitchin's visual, historic and archaeological qualities should be supported. The proposed siting of the Possible Strategic Site, Proposed New Settlement Boundary and Settlement Boundary developments are particularly ill-considered: they are on greenfield sites used by many town dwellers, villagers and tourists for recreation and walking dogs (the development sites proposed are on several public footpaths), and building here would diminish the striking views and beautiful countryside as well as many other issues that would arise including congestion. Of particular importance are the grounds and surrounding countryside of Hitchin Priory with historical origins dating back as far as 1317. This area incorporating the grounds of

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Hitchin Priory and Bridge Street area (Planning Ref: H/r07) of Hitchin are steeped in history and a valuable part of our heritage. Bridge Street still retains 15th and 18th century houses. It is preposterous to develop around this area of the town. Hitchin radiates from the Market Place (Planning Ref: H/m02. H/m03) with buildings dating back to the 15th century. The area around St. Mary's and the Churchgate is a unique, historical and attractive area and the already bustling town square cannot accommodate more residents and traffic. Hitchin market dates back as far 1268 and is popular and well renowned. Your current plans would demolish the current site in the centre of town where it should rightfully be. We cannot build any more housing developments in the charming historical town of Hitchin and must protect the surrounding villages and greenbelt areas.

LDF/8053 9 Eayrs Document Section: Ref. 98 Pound Farm, London Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: This is greenbelt land and so should not be included as a priority 2 site. The site provides recreation space which is not in plentiful supply in Hitchin. Also, the road infrastructure doesn't support additional dwellings in this part of the town. This comment applies equally to sites H/r/3- H/r25 and H/r14. All of these sites would encroach on the well-defined urban edge of Hitchin as would sites 098 and 110;

LDF/8213 8 Wilcockson Document Section: Ref. 98 Pound Farm, London Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: Pound Farm - this would increase traffic to London Road and the "rat run" of Blackhorse Lane.

LDF/8273 8 Wilcockson Document Section: Ref. 98 Pound Farm, London Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: Pound Farm this would increase traffic on London Road and the rat run of Blackhorse Lane.

LDF/8594 6 King Document Section: Ref. 98 Pound Farm, London Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: I agree with all sites that are natural development onto existing housing in priorities 2 and 3.

Examples S1/r3, 098, 099, 122

LDF/8754 9 Lucock Document Section: Ref. 98 Pound Farm, London Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 110,098,037 is where we go walking and really enjoy it. It is the last bit of land lef tin hitchin to walk on.

LDF/8755 8 Lucock Document Section: Ref. 98 Pound Farm, London Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: Sites 037, 098, 110 are all used for recreational purpses. There is hardly any land like this left. The local services and transport network are already over stretched.

LDF/8976 7 Sims Document Section: Ref. 98 Pound Farm, London Road (St Ippolyts parish) Object Representation: I object to all of it, but in particular objection to sites 098 and 110

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/0461 11 Foster/Court Homes Barker Parry Town Planning Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Support Representation: By way of a general point, despite the fact that the emerging and adopted East of England Plan and the North Hertfordshire housing figures therein could not be achieved without the release of green field/Green Belt sites, earlier iterations of the Local Plan were very coy in this regard. As a consequence, the sudden and belated introduction of the new strategic sites at this advanced stage and the first really public acknowledgement that even the currently postulated 10,700 dwelling target (less than the adopted East of England Plan) will need green field/Green Belt sites to be released, could have been made clearer many years ago (see general comments).

Consequently, comments in earlier consultation documents in respect of non-strategic sites, that they were either in the Green Belt or not in the preferred direction of growth, made little sense at the time and certainly no sense now. Other than a brief period (c2009-2011) when it was naively assumed that it may be possible to restrict housing numbers to that which may be either popular or politically expedient in the short term, it has always been the case that the Council would need to release green field and Green Belt sites. Not to do so would provide less than 3,000 dwellings (commitments and green sites) in the plan based upon current research. In that context, it is unreasonable and inappropriate to reject the non-strategic sites simply because they are Green Belt, not in the preferred direction of growth or of low priority.

Further, (see general comments) the non-strategic sites have been the subject of consultation and have been ranked. By contrast, the strategic sites have not and as the non-strategic sites are, in the main, of a type which would lead to the organic or incremental growth of the existing settlements rather than massive additions either to one or two main towns in the district (Hitchin/Letchworth) or those outside the district (Luton/Stevenage) whose cooperation is required, then in terms of both the principle of public acceptability and achievability within the plan period, then all the non-strategic sites which have survived this far deserve further scrutiny and should be prioritised for inclusion in the new plan.

This site (along with 108/109 now subsumed in the Hitchin strategic site) was introduced in the second round of site allocations consultation and has featured in the 2011 and 2012 SHLAA. All three sites are correctly identified therein as Green Belt and also "not within the Council's preferred direction of growth."

For the reasons set out in the introduction above, the Green Belt location, up to a point, irrelevant. With regard to preferred directions, the Council now is clearly not ruling out growth to the west and south of Hitchin; it being one of the major strategic sites.

Site 110 (and indeed 108/109) are, however, standalone sites. Their careful development along the lines indicated in earlier submissions would not compromise any of the five purposes for designating a Green Belt. They are available and developable and could make a significant contribution to meeting the housing needs of the district. Should, however, the strategic allocation be required and supported then these sites are capable of being integrated into a wider phased development.

Earlier submissions are not reattached, but these or any other information can be supplied if needed.

LDF/0478 10 Read Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment ADOC Additional document attached Representation: 1. The area of 110 bounded by St Ippolyts Brook is a 'significant flood risk' area defined by the Environment Agency - which is subject to regular flooding - (See photos 1-5).

2. We live in Brook View on the opposite side of St Ippolyts Brook to Area 110 and have difficulty now getting house insurance due to the Environment Agency classification of the brook as significant flood risk. Some companies have refused to quote for this reason. It makes no sense to build in this area if 'new' residents are going to have problems

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent with insurance and flooding as shown. Some insurance companies have requested the following details BEFORE they will consider a quotation. (1) Details of flood prevention measures by NHDC. (2) Details of flood prevention measures by myself. (3) An escape plan for the property. I have been told by NHDC that they do not intend to introduce flood prevention as the Environment Agency has informed them it is not necessary. Where does that leave me? When formal flood mapping on line by the Environment Agency is stating significant flood risk and the insurance companies are taking this is correct but the Environment Agency tells NHDC not to do anything! We are caught in the middle unable to explain this. I believe the culvert under the East Coast Main line carrying the two brooks is the problem as in the event of a 1914 style flood it would be of inadequate area to take the flow, causing the streams to back up and flood.

3. Additional housing in Area 110 would increase the rainfall run off and increase the risk. Has any consideration been given to this and what measures could / would be taken. Would the culvert be enlarged and rivers dredged to cope? It is noticeable following heavy rain that Ashbrook flow does increase significantly to such an extent it causes St Ippolyts Brook to back at the point where the two streams meet.

4. I understand that Area 110 is Green Belt. Sooner or later there will be little of this wonderful resource left damaging the environment and wildlife permanently. What percentage of the demand for housing is driven by immigration?

5. The A602 in both directions is a major problem during commuting times, almost stationary some days. How will access to and from Area 110 be achieved and what impact will this have on the A602 traffic flow?

6. I understand that a link road between the A505 (Hitchin - Luton) and A602 has been proposed and will join the A602 near Kingshott School. If this is true, what are the preferred routes and what will be the necessary changes to the A602 to accommodate the increase traffic, and the impact at Corey's Mill.

7. The impact of the complete housing proposal will also have a signification impact on the local schools and hospital. What measures will be introduced to cope with the additional demand.

If all of the proposed and possible sites were accepted - Hitchin as a market town would be irreparably damaged. But then with the crazy proposals regarding Churchgate I am not surprised!

LDF/0536 50 Skeggs Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Object Representation: Oppose housing development on this land. Would increase coalescence of Hitchin with Ashbrook Hamlet, Little Wymondley and Stevenage.

LDF/0537 54 St Ippolyts Parish Council Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Object Representation: i) The Parish Council would not like to see Kingshott School losing its playing field. ii) Breaches the natural boundary created by the stream.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent iii) A much smaller site adjoining Hitchin could be more suitable.

LDF/1020 39 Smith Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Object Representation: Site 110, Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road, St Ippolyts parish. I object to development here. Hitchin has a natural boundary along Ippolyts Brook, There should be no urban creep into Green Belt.

LDF/5010 7 Thomas Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Object Representation: i) The Parish Council would not like to see Kingshott School losing its playing field. ii) Breaches the natural boundary created by the stream. iii) A much smaller site adjoining Hitchin could be more suitable.

LDF/5744 8 Smith Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: i) I would not like to see Kingshott School losing its playing field. ii) Breaches the natural boundary created by the stream. iii) A much smaller site adjoining Hitchin could be more suitable.

LDF/5955 9 Burrows Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Object Representation: I object to the inclusion of most of the sites but in particular to any on green belt land and specifically on site 110 which is the natural edge of hitchin.

LDF/6141 9 Kirbyshire Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: I agree with the Oakfield Farm site 110 being a low priority, this area is already under environmental threat, due to flooding fields and the brook overflowing. This is a natural boundary and any development on this site would lead to a natural disaster. We are very concerned now with the amount of water washing down the ashbrook brook and St Ippollitts brook, since the bypass was built. If the surrounding fields were developed then even more water would rush through and flood the area.

LDF/6421 5 Jemmett

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Object Representation: 571 houses - far too many. Flooding potential in stream r/o Oakfield Avenue/Ninesprings. Culvert under railway would have to be enlarged. Access to A602 would be dangerous with further increase in traffic numbers.

LDF/7268 6 Living Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Object Representation: I write in connection with the above planning applications. I have examined the plans and I know the sites well. I wish to object strongly to the development of houses in all of these locations. Infilling could ruin the character of the town while estate development would overwhelm it. The protection of Hitchin's visual, historic and archaeological qualities should be supported. The proposed siting of the Possible Strategic Site, Proposed New Settlement Boundary and Settlement Boundary developments are particularly ill-considered: they are on greenfield sites used by many town dwellers, villagers and tourists for recreation and walking dogs (the development sites proposed are on several public footpaths), and building here would diminish the striking views and beautiful countryside as well as many other issues that would arise including congestion. Of particular importance are the grounds and surrounding countryside of Hitchin Priory with historical origins dating back as far as 1317. This area incorporating the grounds of Hitchin Priory and Bridge Street area (Planning Ref: H/r07) of Hitchin are steeped in history and a valuable part of our heritage. Bridge Street still retains 15th and 18th century houses. It is preposterous to develop around this area of the town. Hitchin radiates from the Market Place (Planning Ref: H/m02. H/m03) with buildings dating back to the 15th century. The area around St. Mary's and the Churchgate is a unique, historical and attractive area and the already bustling town square cannot accommodate more residents and traffic. Hitchin market dates back as far 1268 and is popular and well renowned. Your current plans would demolish the current site in the centre of town where it should rightfully be. We cannot build any more housing developments in the charming historical town of Hitchin and must protect the surrounding villages and greenbelt areas.

LDF/7333 9 Fossey Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: Site 110 does not have the infrastructure to cope with this large proposal for housing. This would ruin the village life completely.

LDF/7334 8 Fossey Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Object Representation: Is not suitable as it will break the community, as we know it and destroy the village.

LDF/7760 9 Pitcairn Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Areas adjacent to rivers and in flood plains should be kept free of development for obvious reasons.

LDF/7778 5 Chamberlain Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Object Representation: Site 110 contains an area prone to flooding and the stream behind Ninesprings and Oakfield Avenue could not cope with extra water run off from a development on this site.

LDF/8045 8 Press Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: The area provides access to open country and defines the edge of the town. It is here bordered by the Hitchin Outer Orbital Path which will be enclosed along this heavily used section by the proposed development.

Development will greatly reduce the gaps between Hitchin, St Ippolyts, Great Wymondley, and Little Wymondley as well as coalescing Hitchin and the hamlet of Ashbrook.

The area, including the strips of land along the Ippolyts and Ash Brooks is rich in wildlife, particularly birds with kingfishers, skylarks, numerous species of finch, long-tailed tits and egrets as well as lizards, all inhabiting, and often breeding in the area.

Parts of the site slope towards the Ippolyts Brook and to a lesser extent the Ash Brook and are subject to winter flooding. This is shown not only by the presence of standing water in some months but also by the marsh species of plants which thrive there. This is likely to become worse with increased run-off.

There is a grave site within the area.

Increased traffic will have a major impact on the surrounding area, made worse if 122 Little Wymondley is also developed. The roads through the Oakfield estate are already heavily used as alternative means of accessing the A505 to the north-east of Hitchin (via Ninsprings Way and St Michaels Road) causing problems for residents. Whitehill Road is an equally heavily used route into and out of Hitchin town centre, despite the traffic calming humps and the presence of a primary school. Provision of a new southern bypass would not alleviate these problems in any way. Increased use of the lanes as rat runs from Little and Great Wymondley into Hitchin (via Hitchin Road and Wymondley Road) would only add to congestion.

LDF/8053 10 Eayrs Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: This is greenbelt land and so should not be included as a priority 2 site. The site provides recreation space which is not in plentiful supply in Hitchin. Also, the road infrastructure doesn't support additional dwellings in this part of the town. This comment applies equally to sites H/r/3- H/r25 and H/r14. All of these sites would encroach on the well-defined urban edge of Hitchin as would sites 098 and 110;

LDF/8213 9 Wilcockson

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: Oakfield farm is at present green belt. Access to stevenage road would be difficult.

LDF/8273 7 Wilcockson Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: Oakfield Farm, this is green belt and would surround Kingshott School, access to Stevenage Road would be difficult.

LDF/8596 6 Clarke Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: The infilling at St Ippolyts 099 and 110,039,122 wymondley and remaining small sites round Hitchin in priority 2 and 3, would be ideal for small scale development as they are natural extensions of already established areas of habitation.

LDF/8754 8 Lucock Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: 110,098,037 is where we go walking and really enjoy it. It is the last bit of land lef tin hitchin to walk on.

LDF/8755 9 Lucock Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Comment Representation: Sites 037, 098, 110 are all used for recreational purpses. There is hardly any land like this left. The local services and transport network are already over stretched.

LDF/8976 8 Sims Document Section: Ref. 110 Oakfield Farm, Stevenage Road (St Ippolyts parish) Object Representation: I object to all of it, but in particular objection to sites 098 and 110

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/7268 3 Living Document Section: Ref. H/m02 Land at and around Churchgate Object Representation: I write in connection with the above planning applications. I have examined the plans and I know the sites well. I wish to object strongly to the development of houses in all of these locations. Infilling could ruin the character of the town while estate development would overwhelm it. The protection of Hitchin's visual, historic and archaeological qualities should be supported. The proposed siting of the Possible Strategic Site, Proposed New Settlement Boundary and Settlement Boundary developments are particularly ill-considered: they are on greenfield sites used by many town dwellers, villagers and tourists for recreation and walking dogs (the development sites proposed are on several public footpaths), and building here would diminish the striking views and beautiful countryside as well as many other issues that would arise including congestion. Of particular importance are the grounds and surrounding countryside of Hitchin Priory with historical origins dating back as far as 1317. This area incorporating the grounds of Hitchin Priory and Bridge Street area (Planning Ref: H/r07) of Hitchin are steeped in history and a valuable part of our heritage. Bridge Street still retains 15th and 18th century houses. It is preposterous to develop around this area of the town. Hitchin radiates from the Market Place (Planning Ref: H/m02. H/m03) with buildings dating back to the 15th century. The area around St. Mary's and the Churchgate is a unique, historical and attractive area and the already bustling town square cannot accommodate more residents and traffic. Hitchin market dates back as far 1268 and is popular and well renowned. Your current plans would demolish the current site in the centre of town where it should rightfully be. We cannot build any more housing developments in the charming historical town of Hitchin and must protect the surrounding villages and greenbelt areas.

LDF/7783 7 Farley Document Section: Ref. H/m02 Land at and around Churchgate Comment Representation: Include building on Queen Street car park which has recently been rejected by the Council.

LDF/7784 1 Farley Document Section: Ref. H/m02 Land at and around Churchgate Comment Representation: Include building on Queen Street car park which has recently been rejected by the Council.

LDF/7929 5 Broughton Document Section: Ref. H/m02 Land at and around Churchgate Object Representation: I object to the proposed development in and around the existing St Marys Church. The current proposals would seriously erode the attractiveness of the town and are not necessary. The scale of the proposals is inappropriate.

I also believe that proposals to consider sites on the edge of town near West Hill etc would lead to traffic congestion.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/7268 4 Living Document Section: Ref. H/m03 Post Office, Hermitage Road Object Representation: I write in connection with the above planning applications. I have examined the plans and I know the sites well. I wish to object strongly to the development of houses in all of these locations. Infilling could ruin the character of the town while estate development would overwhelm it. The protection of Hitchin's visual, historic and archaeological qualities should be supported. The proposed siting of the Possible Strategic Site, Proposed New Settlement Boundary and Settlement Boundary developments are particularly ill-considered: they are on greenfield sites used by many town dwellers, villagers and tourists for recreation and walking dogs (the development sites proposed are on several public footpaths), and building here would diminish the striking views and beautiful countryside as well as many other issues that would arise including congestion. Of particular importance are the grounds and surrounding countryside of Hitchin Priory with historical origins dating back as far as 1317. This area incorporating the grounds of Hitchin Priory and Bridge Street area (Planning Ref: H/r07) of Hitchin are steeped in history and a valuable part of our heritage. Bridge Street still retains 15th and 18th century houses. It is preposterous to develop around this area of the town. Hitchin radiates from the Market Place (Planning Ref: H/m02. H/m03) with buildings dating back to the 15th century. The area around St. Mary's and the Churchgate is a unique, historical and attractive area and the already bustling town square cannot accommodate more residents and traffic. Hitchin market dates back as far 1268 and is popular and well renowned. Your current plans would demolish the current site in the centre of town where it should rightfully be. We cannot build any more housing developments in the charming historical town of Hitchin and must protect the surrounding villages and greenbelt areas.

LDF/7783 6 Farley Document Section: Ref. H/m03 Post Office, Hermitage Road Comment Representation: Include building on Queen Street car park which has recently been rejected by the Council.

LDF/7784 2 Farley Document Section: Ref. H/m03 Post Office, Hermitage Road Comment Representation: Include building on Queen Street car park which has recently been rejected by the Council.

LDF/7929 7 Broughton Document Section: Ref. H/m03 Post Office, Hermitage Road Object Representation: I object to the proposed development in and around the existing St Marys Church. The current proposals would seriously erode the attractiveness of the town and are not necessary. The scale of the proposals is inappropriate.

I also believe that proposals to consider sites on the edge of town near West Hill etc would lead to traffic congestion.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/7268 5 Living Document Section: Ref. H/r07 22 Bridge Street Object Representation: I write in connection with the above planning applications. I have examined the plans and I know the sites well. I wish to object strongly to the development of houses in all of these locations. Infilling could ruin the character of the town while estate development would overwhelm it. The protection of Hitchin's visual, historic and archaeological qualities should be supported. The proposed siting of the Possible Strategic Site, Proposed New Settlement Boundary and Settlement Boundary developments are particularly ill-considered: they are on greenfield sites used by many town dwellers, villagers and tourists for recreation and walking dogs (the development sites proposed are on several public footpaths), and building here would diminish the striking views and beautiful countryside as well as many other issues that would arise including congestion. Of particular importance are the grounds and surrounding countryside of Hitchin Priory with historical origins dating back as far as 1317. This area incorporating the grounds of Hitchin Priory and Bridge Street area (Planning Ref: H/r07) of Hitchin are steeped in history and a valuable part of our heritage. Bridge Street still retains 15th and 18th century houses. It is preposterous to develop around this area of the town. Hitchin radiates from the Market Place (Planning Ref: H/m02. H/m03) with buildings dating back to the 15th century. The area around St. Mary's and the Churchgate is a unique, historical and attractive area and the already bustling town square cannot accommodate more residents and traffic. Hitchin market dates back as far 1268 and is popular and well renowned. Your current plans would demolish the current site in the centre of town where it should rightfully be. We cannot build any more housing developments in the charming historical town of Hitchin and must protect the surrounding villages and greenbelt areas.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/0121 8 Keogh Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0121 9 Keogh Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: Development of H/r14 and H/r30 would lead to increased levels of congestion on the Bedford Road (A600) and A602/A505 roads. Rush hour traffic is already extensive any minor traffic incident in hitchin lends to major delays on these roads. A significant relief road is required if the town is expanded further.

LDF/0214 13 Hutson Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0229 14 Crouch Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0249 23 Foster Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0283 13 Little Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0336 15 Thrussell Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: Both green belt. very poor access with oughten head way traffic lights already heavily congested. Narrow victorian roads and narrow paths which are the main routes for children walking to school, and wheelchairs regularly using the area. Intrusion beyond ridge line into open countryside damaging to openness and views.

LDF/0349 24 Borner Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: 1. This beautiful paddock containing, and edged with, trees, shrubs and hedgerows provides ideal habitat for many forms of wildlife. It is also used for the grazing of horses. Such green belt land should be protected, not used for housing development. 2. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/0402 13 Deuchar Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0404 18 Lowry Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong

Representation:

LDF/0407 19 Collins Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0429 28 Heymans Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0445 10 Rooney Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: This beautiful paddock containing, and edged with, trees, shrubs and hedgerows provides ideal habitat for many forms of wildlife. It is also used for the grazing of horses. Such green belt land should be protected, not used for housing development The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane isan unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access

LDF/0460 13 Rooney Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: This beautiful paddock containing, and edged with, trees, shrubs and hedgerows provides ideal habitat for many forms of wildlife. It is also used for the grazing of horses. Such green belt land should be protected, not used for housing development The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access

LDF/0473 19 Stringer Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0475 12 Sanders Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/0477 9 Pond Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0499 9 Baldwin Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0510 17 Mitchell Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0512 18 Langley Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley and have major impact on wildlife and the needs of those who wish to enjoy recreation in what remains of the countryside around Hitchin, including horse-riders and cyclists.

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LDF/0514 17 Campbell Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0515 14 Campbell Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0517 8 Hobbs Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0535 21 Noyce Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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LDF/0564 10 Else Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0572 21 Davies Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0573 20 Davies Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0603 8 Thomas Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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LDF/0626 8 Plum Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0677 16 Fowler Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0685 13 Underhill Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0763 10 Saldanha Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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LDF/0796 13 Clark Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0800 12 Hook Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0801 13 Wakefield Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0860 18 De Ste Croix Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0925 18 Cannon Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: This beautiful paddock containing, and edged with, trees, shrubs and hedgerows provides ideal habitat for many forms of wildlife. It is also used for the grazing of horses. Such green belt land should be protected, not used for housing development The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access

LDF/0926 18 Cannon Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: This beautiful paddock containing, and edged with, trees, shrubs and hedgerows provides ideal habitat for many forms of wildlife. It is also used for the grazing of horses. Such green belt land should be protected, not used for housing development The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access

LDF/0932 7 Day Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Crow Furlong like Lucas Lane is an unadopted unmade lane/track affording limited access. Where it joins the Pirton Road is very unsafe due to lack of visability in both directions.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/0935 22 Grennell Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. The site lies in Green belt with tree preservation orders as well as being in private ownership and unadopted. The impact on Pirton Road would be immense due to the amount of traffic that stack up during commuter times.

LDF/0936 15 Clark Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0986 12 Stringer Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0999 30 Saldanha Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: This beautiful paddock containing, and edged with, trees, shrubs and hedgerows provides ideal habitat for many forms of wildlife. It is also used for the grazing of horses. Such green belt land should be protected, not used for housing development The urban edge comment as H/r 24 applies.The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track

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LDF/1769 9 Maguire Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/2165 3 Railton Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/2198 10 Sadler Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/2550 5 Sydenham Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/2819 9 Pilkington Warmingtons Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Support Representation: I am supportive of the above site. Bearing in mind that it is closer to Hitchin town centre than many of the other fringe sites around Hitchin, I am disappointed that the site has only been assessed as a Priority 3 site. This should be increased to a Priority 2 site, thus allowing limited expansion of the town in this direction. The site is owned by members of my family and is available and achievable.

LDF/2848 17 Trustees of Richard Pilkington Warmingtons Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Support Representation: Bearing in mind that it is closer to Hitchin town centre than many of the other fringe sites around Hitchin, we are disappointed that the site has only been assessed as a Priority 3 site. This should be increased to a Priority 2 site, thus allowing limited expansion of the town in this direction. The site is owned by members of the Pilkington family and is available and achievable.

LDF/3042 16 Wray Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/3089 13 Hughes Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/3214 14 West Hitchin Action Group Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. Developing this site would inevitably lead to more car transportation as it is nowhere near the station or main bus routes. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape. The Cheshire Home planning application was only, finally, granted in 2002 by the Planning Inspectorate 'because very special circumstances exist' ie the provision for local people under the 'Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act (1970). It had to be single storey and the area had to be sensitively planted to minimise the effect on the surrounding landscape. Concern was voiced that development could set a precedent for development in the vicinity but it was stated that 'The particular circumstances of this case could be readily distinguished from other more general proposals.'

LDF/3330 12 Swainston Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/3365 12 Catchpole Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/3401 13 Jordan Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley.

LDF/3507 12 Clabburn Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/3552 16 Lawther Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/3554 17 Barley Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/3563 16 Maguire Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley. Infrastructure is an issue and as stated the current definition of town and countryside would be ruined.

LDF/3566 16 Morgan Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. As a resident of Grays Lane for over 25 years, my family has enjoyed the area and leisure facilities. I object to the development proposed which would dramatically change the quality o life for residents and wildlife in the area.

LDF/3570 16 Clark Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/3574 17 Clark Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/3582 13 Graham Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: 1. This beautiful paddock containing, and edged with, trees, shrubs and hedgerows provides ideal habitat for many forms of wildlife. It is also used for the grazing of horses. Such green belt land should be protected, not used for housing development. 2. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/3587 10 Dann Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/3617 16 Barley Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/3647 12 Steel Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/3700 12 Harrison Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/3710 3 Armstrong Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/4760 8 Atkins Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/4761 8 Walton Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/4781 8 Hammacott Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/4786 8 Georgiou Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/4987 10 Hamilton Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5000 8 Machen Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/5032 12 Grimes Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5033 11 Grimes Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5036 12 Pickett Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5132 7 Street Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/5234 9 Hughes Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5447 11 Worley Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5543 8 Stewart Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5574 6 Dodds Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/5590 10 Pilkington Warmingtons Surveyors LLP Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Support Representation: I am supportive of the above site. Bearing in mind that it is closer to Hitchin town centre than many of the other fringe sites around Hitchin, I am disappointed that the site has only been assessed as a Priority 3 site. This should be increased to a Priority 2 site, thus allowing limited expansion of the town in this direction. The site is owned by members of my family and is available and achievable.

LDF/5648 11 Maylin Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5691 11 Deuchar Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5724 10 Budge Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5741 11 Hamilton Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5803 11 Houston Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5828 11 Davies Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5899 11 Burstow Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5903 11 Wise Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5905 11 Lesnick Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5907 11 Schuster Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5908 11 Williams Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5937 7 Brooker Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5947 6 Walker Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5955 8 Burrows Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5957 12 Underhill Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5990 11 John Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5999 10 Davies Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/6009 7 Cooper Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/6055 11 Ransome Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: Access to this area west of Hitchin has always been limited and any development here would prove intrusive in the landscape and damage the extensive views across the valley.

LDF/6114 11 Hughes Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/6190 11 Walker Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/6220 13 Morgan Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. I have been a resident of Grays Lane for nearly 25 years I am an owner occupier. Access to the area proposed would be dangerous from Oughtonhead Lane and Crow Furlong and any extra heavy traffic using Grays Lane would be disruptive and not something I would welcome. I would urge you please to reconsider this damaging proposal that would alter the ambience of this area for good. It is a very pleasant beautiful area of Hitchin with countryside, beautiful walks and wild life right on the doorstep. DO NOT DAMAGE THIS PLEASE!!!

LDF/6408 34 Chismon Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/6555 11 Davies

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/6569 11 Whates Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/6596 10 Harris Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/6610 11 Lea Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/6645 12 Hook

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/6664 11 Barley Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/6737 11 Webb Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/6791 11 Card Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7060 8 Mann

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7076 10 Chadbourne Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7127 9 Millbank Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7246 7 Little Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7268 1 Living

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: I write in connection with the above planning applications. I have examined the plans and I know the sites well. I wish to object strongly to the development of houses in all of these locations. Infilling could ruin the character of the town while estate development would overwhelm it. The protection of Hitchin's visual, historic and archaeological qualities should be supported. The proposed siting of the Possible Strategic Site, Proposed New Settlement Boundary and Settlement Boundary developments are particularly ill-considered: they are on greenfield sites used by many town dwellers, villagers and tourists for recreation and walking dogs (the development sites proposed are on several public footpaths), and building here would diminish the striking views and beautiful countryside as well as many other issues that would arise including congestion. Of particular importance are the grounds and surrounding countryside of Hitchin Priory with historical origins dating back as far as 1317. This area incorporating the grounds of Hitchin Priory and Bridge Street area (Planning Ref: H/r07) of Hitchin are steeped in history and a valuable part of our heritage. Bridge Street still retains 15th and 18th century houses. It is preposterous to develop around this area of the town. Hitchin radiates from the Market Place (Planning Ref: H/m02. H/m03) with buildings dating back to the 15th century. The area around St. Mary's and the Churchgate is a unique, historical and attractive area and the already bustling town square cannot accommodate more residents and traffic. Hitchin market dates back as far 1268 and is popular and well renowned. Your current plans would demolish the current site in the centre of town where it should rightfully be. We cannot build any more housing developments in the charming historical town of Hitchin and must protect the surrounding villages and greenbelt areas.

LDF/7272 7 Borner Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: 1. This beautiful paddock containing, and edged with, trees, shrubs and hedgerows provides ideal habitat for many forms of wildlife. It is also used for the grazing of horses. Such green belt land should be protected, not used for housing development. 2. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/7277 7 McCann Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7333 8 Fossey

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7334 5 Fossey Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7346 6 Williams Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7518 6 Smead Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7534 7 Cant

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7579 7 Byrne Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7580 7 Byrne Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7581 7 Pearce Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7582 7 Pearce

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7596 5 Sheldon Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7676 6 Reynolds Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7682 7 Willmott Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Printed: 28/06/2013 09:12:56 Representations for Housing Options Growth Levels and Locations 2011-2031

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LDF/7689 7 Borner Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: 1. This beautiful paddock containing, and edged with, trees, shrubs and hedgerows provides ideal habitat for many forms of wildlife. It is also used for the grazing of horses. Such green belt land should be protected, not used for housing development. 2. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/7690 7 Gulliver Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7691 7 Maddison Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7692 7 Maddison Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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LDF/7696 7 McCann Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7697 7 Arend Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7760 10 Pitcairn Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: Should be left as open space especially in light of development West of Hitchin.

LDF/7779 2 Earl Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7780 6 Young

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7781 6 Harris Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7782 3 Williams Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7784 4 Farley Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7954 8 Dear

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8021 4 Porter Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: * This beautiful paddock containing, and edged with, trees, shrubs and hedgerows provides ideal habitat for many forms of wildlife. It is also used for the grazing of horses. Such green belt land should be protected, not used for housing development. * The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. * The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/8045 7 Press Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8046 8 Machen Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8053 8 Eayrs Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: This is greenbelt land and so should not be included as a priority 2 site. The site provides recreation space which is not in plentiful supply in Hitchin. Also, the road infrastructure doesn't support additional dwellings in this part of the town. This comment applies equally to sites H/r/3- H/r25 and H/r14. All of these sites would encroach on the well-defined urban edge of Hitchin as would sites 098 and 110;

LDF/8055 6 Baker Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access also most of Crow Furlong.. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Access to Hitchin is restricted from this area.

LDF/8061 6 Baker Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Surely Crow Furlong is also an unadopted lane. It is too narrow to allow vehicles to pass and is also unmade for a large part of its length.

LDF/8065 6 Corner Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley.

LDF/8107 7 Risby Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8108 7 Barry Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8109 6 Chater Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8110 6 Chater Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley.

LDF/8111 7 Ward Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Given the current problems with traffic congestion (particularly during peak periods) I cannot see how the current road infrastructure will cope with the expansion being proposed. The west side of Hitchin suffers from major problems/delays, particularly on the roads coming in from Pirton / Barton le Clay and Luton. The roads across to Stevenage down to Codicote (B656) are already extremely busy. How will the roads cope with the inevitable large increase that these developments will bring? In addition, the size of the increases being proposed will likely result in a complete change in the feel of the town. Hitchin's "old town" feel will disappear and be replaced by the feeling of being just an outskirt of Stevenage.

LDF/8112 7 Fulton Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8113 7 Ward Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

Oughtonhead area is very congested with parked cars and it is very difficult getting up and down Oughtonhead Way. This will get worse with the expansion of Samuel Lucas School.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8118 7 Johannessen Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8124 7 Stephens Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Further traffic increases would impact upon Lavender Barns residents. Development on non-strategic sites will lead to incremental reduction in green belt land.

LDF/8125 7 Parsons Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. My objectons to the developments in H/r24 H/r14 and H/r30 are very strongly held and largely based on the environmental and aestehic damage they will cause and the consequent negative impact on the quality of life of local residents.

LDF/8129 7 Ashby Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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LDF/8131 7 Ashby Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8138 9 Winter Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8139 9 Winter Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8143 7 Plant Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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LDF/8145 7 Ivanoski-Nichol Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8170 8 Pickett Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8171 4 Prutton Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: This beautiful paddock containing, and edged with, trees, shrubs and hedgerows provides ideal habitat for many forms of wildlife. It is also used for the grazing of horses. Such green belt land should be protected, not used for housing development The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access

LDF/8183 7 Knowles Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8200 7 Fowler Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8201 7 Duncan Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8202 7 Duncan Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

Areas H/r24 H/r30 & H/r14 are all in rural areas on the outskirts of the town, any expansion here or on other rural sites would irrevocably change the nature of Hitchin as a market town. Any new builds on these sites is at odds with the fact that many new builds within the town still stand empty and unsold.

LDF/8213 7 Wilcockson

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8216 7 Lampard Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8217 7 Passmore Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8223 7 Cowie Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8224 7 Lawther

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8227 7 James Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8230 7 Georgiou Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8273 6 Wilcockson Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8312 8 Burstow

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8322 8 Cooper Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8325 4 Young Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: * This beautiful paddock containing, and edged with, trees, shrubs and hedgerows provides ideal habitat for many forms of wildlife. It is also used for the grazing of horses. Such green belt land should be protected, not used for housing development. * The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. * The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/8386 7 Johnstone Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8531 6 Childs Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8533 10 Keep Hitchin Special Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: Sites H/r14, H/r24, H/r25 and H/r30 all breach the clearly defined western edge of Hitchin and damage the greenbelt. All face onto unadopted roads (Lucas Lane and Crow Furlong) which are wholly unsuited to increased traffic and generally not wide enough for adoption. KHS also understands that the current owners would resist adoption (but no survey is known). KHS assumes that the costs of adoption would only be viable if all sites contributed which seems unlikely.

Sites H/r14, H/r24, H/r25 and H/r30 should all be refused.

LDF/8535 6 Childs Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Crow Furlong is also an unadopted and unmade track. Access from either end of Crow Furlong is extremely limited.

LDF/8554 6 Marshall Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8707 7 Cox Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8709 7 Cooke Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8710 7 Taffel Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8721 7 Luck Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8722 7 Saville Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8723 7 Luck Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8724 7 Deboise Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8725 7 Saville Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8726 7 Smith Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8727 7 Bone Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8728 7 Simpson Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8729 7 Hartley Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8730 7 Bone Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8731 7 Day Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8732 7 Saunders Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8733 6 Woodcock Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8734 7 Doe Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8735 7 Lambert Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8736 7 Smith Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8737 7 Smith Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8738 7 Hester Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8739 7 Underhill Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8741 7 Lucock Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8742 7 Heads Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8743 7 Hook Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8744 7 Martin Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8745 7 Minter Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8746 7 Massie Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8747 7 MacSweeney Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8748 7 Hester Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8749 7 Heads Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8750 7 Beardsley Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8751 7 Haywood Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8752 7 Rawson Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8753 7 Radmall Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8754 7 Lucock Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley.

LDF/8755 7 Lucock Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8756 7 Rawson Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8757 7 Starkey Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8759 7 Gulliver Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley.

LDF/8766 7 Peters Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8767 6 Gilson Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8768 7 Hathaway Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8769 7 Thompson Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley.

LDF/8770 8 Hornby Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8771 7 Nourse Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8775 6 Muche Latta Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8777 7 Redd Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8778 7 Rouget Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8779 7 Oughton Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation:

LDF/8780 7 Barton Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8781 7 Lucock Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8782 6 Huckett Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8783 6 Carpenter Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8785 7 Bevan Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8786 7 Mitchell Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8787 7 Cave Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8788 7 Flower Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8789 7 Eva Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8790 7 Harrison-Webb Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8791 7 Blazekovic Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8792 7 Brown Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8793 7 Garner Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8794 7 Garner Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8795 7 Lampard Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8796 7 Bond Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8797 7 Boyd-Bell Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8798 7 Mitchell Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8799 7 Ketcher Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8801 7 Godfrey Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8803 7 Looker Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8804 6 Anderson Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8811 6 Plum Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8813 1 Cooke Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8823 1 Swan Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8824 6 Street Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8827 2 Wainwright Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8828 1 Lucock Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8829 3 Stubbins Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8830 4 Stubbins Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8831 1 Bowe Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8832 6 Catchpole Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8833 1 Worbey Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8834 5 Cole Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8835 1 Mace Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8836 6 Dunne Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8837 1 Robinson Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8838 6 Mulley Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8839 1 Mulley Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8840 3 Lesnick Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8841 7 Mudie Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8845 7 Wilson Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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LDF/8847 7 Meek Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8848 7 Stevenson Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8849 7 Kirbyshire Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8850 7 Dean Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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LDF/8852 7 Finch Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8853 7 Morgan Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley

LDF/8854 6 Harley Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8855 7 Drew Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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LDF/8856 7 Baker Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8857 7 Burns Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8858 7 Day Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8859 7 Princeton Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8861 7 Kedge Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8862 6 Anderson Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong

Representation:

LDF/8863 7 Dear Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8865 7 Sumner Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley.

LDF/8866 7 John Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8869 3 Mills Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8870 6 Daen Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8876 3 Swainston Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8877 5 Hammacott Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8890 4 Webb Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8891 3 Richardson Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8892 4 Palmer Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8894 4 Brackin Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8895 3 Brackin Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8901 1 Manning Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8902 6 Deamer Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8903 3 Haigh Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8905 7 More Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8914 7 Thomas Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8915 7 Thomas Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8916 7 Crouch Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8918 7 Appleton Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8919 7 Bishop Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8938 3 Dell'Aquila Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8939 3 Brooke Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8941 4 Chismon Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8942 3 Plain Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8944 4 Surrey Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8945 4 Harrison Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8946 4 Hathaway Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8953 2 Homan-Smith Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8954 4 Valentim Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8955 3 Jacobson Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8956 4 Dufou Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8957 1 Jones Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8958 4 Blais Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8959 3 Howell Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8962 4 Starkey Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8963 3 Macsweeney Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8964 3 McGill Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8966 4 Jones Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8967 3 Ireland Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8968 5 Conetta Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8969 7 Morley Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8970 7 Thompson Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8971 7 Slade Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8972 7 Thompson Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8973 7 Conetta Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8974 7 Hanna Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8976 6 Sims Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8977 6 Sims Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8978 6 Boag Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8979 7 Boag Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8980 6 Appleton Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8981 7 Howe Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8983 7 Roberts Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8984 7 Piper Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8985 7 Piper Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8986 7 Crouch Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8987 7 Woodbridge Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8988 6 Cole Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8989 7 Wilson Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8990 7 Russell Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8991 7 Bishop Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/9004 4 Gruca-McGill Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/9005 3 Harrican Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/9006 5 Fell-Goron Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/9007 2 Whan Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/9010 3 Newcombe Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/9011 4 Occupier Document Section: Ref. H/r14 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Crow Furlong Object Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8500 7 North Hertfordshire District Council (Estates) Document Section: Ref. H/r22 Land off Hine Way Comment Representation: The District Council owns freehold HD489272 that comprises Westmill Community Centre, car park and access road. This forms part of proposal H/r22. The remainder of proposal H/r22 is three blocks of garages. It is understood that nearly all of them are owned by North Hertfordshire Homes. The District Council is working in partnership with North Hertfordshire Homes to replace the community centre and demolish the garages to provide other community facilities. It is proposed to obtain Cabinet approval by Autumn 2013. A planning application is due to be made by August 2013.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/0060 29 Sport England - East Region Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: Sport England is aware of the background to the promotion of this site for residential. It is acknowledged that this site has been put forward as a potential allocation on the basis that the sale of this area of the sports clubs' playing fields would fund new and enhanced facilities on the remaining playing fields. However, enabling developments such as this are contrary to Sport England 's playing fields policy and Government planning policy on playing fields set out in paragraph 74 of the NPPF. While full details of the new and improved sports facilities that would be provided are not yet available, an exceptional case would have to be made to justify a departure from policy. Consequently, at this stage, Sport England would object to the potential allocation of this site for residential unless (in accordance with Government policy and Sport England playing fields policy) off-site replacement playing field provision was made to mitigate the impact or unless it could be demonstrated that there was a clear surplus of playing pitch provision in the area.

The Council will be aware of Sport England's role as a statutory consultee on planning applications affecting playing fields. To avoid potential objections and delays at a later date if this site is allocated for development, it is advised that discussions take place with Sport England before decisions are made about site allocations. Further advice can be provided on how our concerns could be potentially addressed as well as advice on how to avoid some of the problems experienced by other local authorities who have allocated playing fields for development in their local plans.

LDF/0121 6 Keogh Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0214 12 Hutson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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LDF/0229 12 Crouch Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0249 21 Foster Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0283 11 Little Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/0336 12 Thrussell Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: greenbelt land- should not be priority 2 currently heavy recreational use, football, dog walkers, free play, joggers, picnics etc. Very limited road access- heavily congested junctions at oughtonhead way traffic lights narrow roads already heavy back up of traffic with limited paths and children using these to access school and wheel chairs in the vicinity. The urban edge of htichin along lucas lane well defined along high ridge with tree and hedge lined boundary building would be intrusive to the area. stop the openness and extensive views across the valley.

LDF/0337 18 Bailey Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0349 22 Borner Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0367 15 O'Carroll Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0402 11 Deuchar Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0404 16 Lowry Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0407 20 Collins Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0426 9 O'dell Bailey Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0429 26 Heymans Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0438 13 Bell Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0440 8 McQuade Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because it will ensure that first class sporting facilities are available within Hitchin, not only for my children but also for future generations of Hitchin children.

LDF/0445 8 Rooney Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0460 11 Rooney Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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LDF/0473 17 Stringer Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0475 11 Sanders Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0477 10 Pond Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/0489 8 Turner Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: It is with much regret that we have studied the proposals for building on Hitchin's Green Belt and are most unhappy for the developments of new housing. In particular we object to the "strategic" site proposed for 7000 houses and the site on Lucas Lane between the top of West Hill and Pirton Road. Many of our objections are similar for the two sites. Surely one of the purposes of the Green Belt is to prevent such developments, which would ruin Hitchin as a rural, market town. The areas concerned, if built upon, would destroy the superb views as well as removing an important habitat for wildlife and flora. It also serves a significant purpose as a recreational site for walkers, bird watchers, horse riders, joggers and more. We ourselves have seen deer, hedgehogs, foxes, bramblings, red kite, and buzzards to name but a few. It seems as though somebody has blindly stuck a pin on a map with complete disregard to our countryside. Even the councils own landscape sensitivity study for this area recognised the beauty of this area with its amazing views, glorious sunsets and its unspoiled nature. Only today, in the local press, does it state that according to "The Times Beds Places to Live" Hitchin is in the top 30 and indeed is listed ninth. We doubt that it would make the top thirty if the Lucas Lane site or the strategic site were allowed to be developed. The size of Hitchin would increase the population by around 50% and has any though been given to shops, schools, health facilities. access etc.? We would doubt that Hitchin could support such a development without cutting off the centre of Hitchin from its rural nature. Isn't it time we left some of countryside unspoiled. Make the words "Green Belt" meaningful. We have lived on the edge of the green belt having moved there because we wanted to get away from "estate" living and be right amongst and in the countryside. So please leave us and many others like us in peace?

LDF/0490 4 Turner Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: It is with much regret that we have studied the proposals for building on Hitchin's Green Belt and are most unhappy for the developments of new housing. In particular we object to the "strategic" site proposed for 7000 houses and the site on Lucas Lane between the top of West Hill and Pirton Road. Many of our objections are similar for the two sites. Surely one of the purposes of the Green Belt is to prevent such developments, which would ruin Hitchin as a rural, market town. The areas concerned, if built upon, would destroy the superb views as well as removing an important habitat for wildlife and flora. It also serves a significant purpose as a recreational site for walkers, bird watchers, horse riders, joggers and more. We ourselves have seen deer, hedgehogs, foxes, bramblings, red kite, and buzzards to name but a few. It seems as though somebody has blindly stuck a pin on a map with complete disregard to our countryside. Even the councils own landscape sensitivity study for this area recognised the beauty of this area with its amazing views, glorious sunsets and its unspoiled nature. Only today, in the local press, does it state that according to "The Times Beds Places to Live" Hitchin is in the top 30 and indeed is listed ninth. We doubt that it would make the top thirty if the Lucas Lane site or the strategic site were allowed to be developed. The size of Hitchin would increase the population by around 50% and has any though been given to shops, schools, health facilities. access etc.? We would doubt that Hitchin could support such a development without cutting off the centre of Hitchin from its rural nature. Isn't it time we left some of countryside unspoiled. Make the words "Green Belt" meaningful. We have lived on the edge of the green belt having moved there because we wanted to get away from "estate" living and be right amongst and in the countryside. So please leave us and many others like us in peace?

LDF/0499 7 Baldwin Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0500 11 Carrington Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0501 9 Carrington Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0510 15 Mitchell Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0512 17 Langley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties cycle use. 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. In addition the ecosystems in these areas would be further damaged by housing. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0514 15 Campbell Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. The proposed development in the strategic site South West of Hitchin would increase the size of the town in an unacceptable way increasing the number of dwellings by up to 8,000. 2. This would change the nature of the town. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape. Any intervention beyond this green boundary would damage the topography and the extensive views. 3. The proposed development would encroach on Oughtonhead Nature Reserve and the Chiltern's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and both would be adversely affected. 4. The proposed development would also encroach on the villages of Gosmore, St Ippollyts and Charlton which would lose their identity and coalesce with Hitchin. 5. This is an area which includes SSSIs, archaeological sites, listed buildings and good agricultural land. The landscape is assessed as highly sensitive to development.

Hitchin town cricket club with the proposed development of Hitchin Hospital site, further development of Hitchin Town Cricket Club would bring traffic levels up to an unacceptable level for the size of the streets.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

As development of the old Hitchin Hospital site has been proposed and is on a brownfield site which will be acceptable for development, further development of the cricket club site will bring too much traffic to this area with narrow roads.

LDF/0517 6 Hobbs Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking. 6. The proposed development of the Hitchin Hosptial site will create more traffic. Further development of the cricket club will bring traffic up to unacceptable levels for this area.

LDF/0535 19 Noyce Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

Cricket club with the development of Hitchin Hospital and Samual Lucas School i believe the increase in traffic from this development to be at an unacceptable level.

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LDF/0556 11 Wotherspoon Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0564 9 Else Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0572 19 Davies Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/0573 18 Davies Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Way junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0598 8 Spendlove Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: I moved back to Hitchin only 7 years ago as Hitchin is a pleasant, market town, with a great mixture of town and countryside. My initial comments relate to developments H/r30 & H/r24. I moved to Westbury Close, partially due to the proximity to town, but mainly because of the accessibility to Oughtonhead Common and the surrounding countryside. Westbury Close is a very pleasant and close community consisting of families, single people and couples of all ages. We enjoyed an amazing Street Party in celebration of the queens jubilee, which included residents of Westbury Close, Lower Innings, Friday Furlong & Spellbrooke, and we hope to be able to plan more in the future. It is a lovely cul-de- sac and the last thing that is needed or wanted is to turn it into an access road to a new housing estate. There are already cars parked on the road at all times of the day and I feel that if it became an access road it would become extremely dangerous. These thoughts also apply to Lower Innings, which is apparently another option to use as access to H/r30. I personally do not believe the Oughtonhead area of town has the infrastructure to cope with any further housing to what is already here. The journey out of Redhill Road and Oughtonhead Way are hugely congested in the mornings and evenings and cannot cope with additional traffic. Driving up and down Oughtonhead Way at the best of times is extremely hazardous due to narrowness of the road and the amount of traffic already trying to use it. Redhill Road is massively congested most of the time during the day with residents using the shops at the bottom. I have lost count of how many accidents and near misses I have witnessed on both of these roads. Regarding the possibility of building on the greenbelt area to the South West of Hitchin (Charlton etc.) I also hugely oppose this. This greenbelt area has huge amounts of wildlife and is enjoyed by myself and many more for walking and cycling. I also do not feel that Hitchin as a town has the infrastructure to be able to cope with housing in the numbers being suggested. All of the roads in and out of Hitchin during rush hour (to Luton, Bedford, Stevenage, Letchworth etc.) are already hugely congested and the amount of time needed to travel to and from work is double as needed any other time. The trains from Hitchin to London are hugely crowded between 7 am and 10am with standing room only on the majority of the trains, and the same returning in the evening. The roads around the train station especially in the evenings are regularly at a standstill due to the number of commuters trying to exit the station merging with the huge amount of traffic travelling between Hitchin and Letchworth. Please reconsider any options of building these huge numbers of housing around Hitchin. If housing is needed to deal with the expansion of Stevenage I believe that it should be within Stevenage and not in the villages around Hitchin

LDF/0603 6 Thomas Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0626 6 Plum Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0643 6 Esuruoso Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0647 9 Jones Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0677 14 Fowler Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0685 11 Underhill Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0697 14 Angus Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: We support initiatives that support our green spaces such as parks, sports fields, communal gardens - as well as footpaths and bridleways used for recreational purposes.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Many adults use walks around the area, some with children and dogs which can be very educational for them . We also see many joggers using the bridle paths This would deprive them of many of the activities that they have taken for granted up to now. That is without the use of the cricket pitch and other sports that take part in the area. The areas H/r24 and H/r30 are of particular importance for us, the people of Westbury Close and the surrounding area, as most like us came here for the quietness that so many people that visit remark about. It is a good area to raise children safely. This will also spoil the character of the town itself. and the lives of many people who live in the surrounding area. The thought of 8,000 homes on the outskirts of Hitchin makes me shudder. If I had wanted to live in a very large town or a city, I wouldn't have come to Hitchin. Thinking of how much agricultural land that will be lost also is mind boggling when we are in need of as much greenbelt as possible.

LDF/0700 17 Scott Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. The proposed development in the strategic site South West of Hitchin would increase the size of the town in an unacceptable way increasing the number of dwellings by up to 8,000. 2. This would change the nature of the town. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape. Any intervention beyond this green boundary would damage the topography and the extensive views. 3. The proposed development would encroach on Oughtonhead Nature Reserve and the Chiltern's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and both would be adversely affected. 4. The proposed development would also encroach on the villages of Gosmore, St Ippollyts and Charlton which would lose their identity and coalesce with Hitchin. 5. This is an area which includes SSSIs, archaeological sites, listed buildings and good agricultural land. The landscape is assessed as highly sensitive to development.

LDF/0702 12 Leech Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0707 6 Richardson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0738 15 Schopp Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0753 16 Scupham Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0763 14 Saldanha Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 5.Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking

LDF/0781 6 Jones Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0789 9 Kennedy Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0790 10 Kennedy Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/0796 11 Clark Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0800 10 Hook Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0801 11 Wakefield Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0819 4 Ashby

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: I am also concerned about the adjacent site H/r24 being identified for housing. If this were to proceed along with site H/r 30 you could have potentially created a route from north to west hitchin through quiet residential road. A rat run would be formed. Hitchin expansion NHDC really needs to rethink its approach to doubling the size of Hitchin. This is a totally unfair compared to other towns in NHDC, Hitchin seems to be accommodating all of NHDC housing growth. The towns infrastructure can barely cope with the current population let alone an additional 30k residents. The proposal of a ring road does little to deal with the increased traffic around the town centre. It will become impossible to move around the town.

LDF/0832 15 Parker Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0860 16 De Ste Croix Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/0925 15 Cannon Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site. Building on the green belt for housing is considered inappropriate use of greenbelt. When the decision was made for lavender Barns it was made clear that this should not be a precedent for other building in the area. The cricket club objected to Lavendar barns planning request on the grounds it would be on greenbelt. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties and many other recreational activities. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The Samuel Lucas consultants openly stressed that no further traffic should be encouraged along Oughton head Way and all recommendations were to discourage traffic from the area. Oughton head traffic lights are already a bottleneck. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughton Head Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. The development of the field to houses will have a significant impact on the openness and rural nature of the site. Any increase in height of the buildings on the site would not be complementary to the existing dwellings. The water pressure is low and any further development would decrease this further due to the extra supply required. Existing houses along Lucas Lane already have water run off from the lane, so any other building will create a significant area of concrete/hard standing which will increase the water run off to the lane and also to the existing houses.

LDF/0926 15 Cannon Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site. Building on the green belt for housing is considered inappropriate use of greenbelt. When the decision was made for lavender Barns it was made clear that this should not be a precedent for other building in the area. The cricket club objected to Lavendar barns planning request on the grounds it would be on greenbelt. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties and many other recreational activities. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The Samuel Lucas consultants openly stressed that no further traffic should be encouraged along Oughton head Way and all recommendations were to discourage traffic from the area. Oughton head traffic lights are already a bottleneck. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughton Head Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. The development of the field to houses will have a significant impact on the openness and rural nature of the site. Any increase in height of the buildings on the site would not be complementary to the existing dwellings. The water pressure is low and any further development would decrease this further due to the extra supply required. Existing houses along Lucas Lane already have water run off from the lane, so any other building will create a significant area of concrete/hard standing which will increase the water run off to the lane and also to the existing houses.

LDF/0932 6 Day Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0935 20 Grennell Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. As well as unadopted and in private ownership. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0936 13 Clark Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0945 11 Shelley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0946 16 Gow Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0957 10 Darnell Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0977 18 Goulding Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0986 11 Stringer Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/0999 27 Saldanha Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: H/r24 Land west of Lucas Lane (Hitchin Town Cricket Club) This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, childrens parties

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. If this unmade road is expected to take more vehicular traffic then it would have to be made up to adoptable standard at the expense of the developer. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/1613 2 Loustau Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because it ensures the longevity of both clubs thus providing excellent sporting opportunities for young people in our area. Participation in sport plays such an important part in the development of our young people that we must encourage and assist any sports club in this endeavour.

LDF/1675 13 Anderson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/1769 7 Maguire Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/1867 10 Parkin Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/1942 8 Hackett Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: This lies in the Green Belt and should not be included as a Priority 2 site. The space is currently providing recreational space. The area west of Hitchin has limited road access. An extension of the urban edge would damage the topography and extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/1979 7 Turner Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: This lies in the Green Belt and should not be included as a Priority 2 site. The space is currently providing recreational space. The area west of Hitchin has limited road access. An extension of the urban edge would damage the topography and extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/2006 2 Noble Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because I think sport is a great way to help keep people healthy. It helps develop the youth and gives them a focus and responsibility. The present facility, at the Boys' school, is at capacity and to expand the overall participation in sport new facilities are required. Hitchin does require increased housing and I think the best way to provide this while maintaining the overall feel and appearance of the town is to develop small areas. Hitchin is made up of different architecture over hundreds of years which is part of the character and feel of the town. In years to come these small developments will add to the this mix. While a large single development will always have a different feel.

LDF/2126 2 Bayston

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. This is an incredibly rare opportunity to secure a sporting legacy in the town, building on the success of the London Olympics. I believe that sport has a very important part in: · youth development · public health and well-being · the reputation of the town A well-run, upgraded sports facility at Lucas Lane can enhance all of these benefits as well as providing a social hub for the wider-community. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance that I support 100%.

LDF/2165 4 Railton Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/2198 8 Sadler Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/2222 4 Donnachie

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities.

It is important to me because I live very close to the land in question, I would like to see it developed for sporting facilities rather than housing, it also serves wonderful walking land for me and my dog, together with walkers, horse riders and the Disabled home at the top provides good wheelchair access down lucas lane and grays lane, which would not be possible if this was given over to housing.

LDF/2367 2 Cherry Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: My family (Kim George Richard & Elena) and I would like to support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. We all believe that this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities and strengthen the sports clubs who are based there. It is important to me because it will ensure the continued presence of Hockey and Cricket in Hitchin with proper modern facilities.

LDF/2550 6 Sydenham Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/2659 6 Charlesworth Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite Printed: 28/06/2013 09:12:56 Representations for Housing Options Growth Levels and Locations 2011-2031

Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/2661 5 Charlesworth Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/2664 5 Buckland Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe that the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. This will enable a significant upgrade in Hitchin's sporting facilities. Blueharts Hockey Club and Hitchin Cricket Club have been playing at Lucas Lane since 1946. League Hockey is no longer played on grass and so Blueharts have to play at Hitchin Boys' School. The surface there is at best average and having to play away from the changing and refreshment and social facilities is not ideal. To allow this site to be included would give the Clubs the chance to apply for residential planning permission and the proceeds from that sale would allow them, if planning permission were granted, to create a high quality artificial surface there with a high quality clubhouse. Thes facilities would benefit the town as not just hockey would be played there. Junior football which has used the facility would benefit. The pavilion would be used by the community during the daytime and so added benefit for the area would ensue. The existing pavilion is in a poor state of repair and Blueharts may be forced into considering alternative arrangements if this proposal does not go ahead. This could impair the viability of cricket and the other sports played there which would not benefit the town. This small development would ensure that the remaing sports fields there would remain as such and the local residents would benefit from a high quality sports development with small scale local housing, rather than the mamoth one which may go ahead if other proposals are agreed. I hope you will include site H/r24 as a Priority 1 site.

LDF/2668 2 Cromack Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. The inclusion of this site will provide much needed quality housing for the area while securing the future and modern facilities for the sports clubs. These facilities have served the town well over the generations and long may it continue.

LDF/2683 2 Maylin

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because there are now around 400 junior boys and girls benefiting from the sporting activities organised by Blueharts Hockey Club, Hitchin Cricket Club and other clubs using their facilities. Without the development of the land it is very unlikely that these clubs will be able to survive and their junior activities will therefore disappear. A huge loss to the Town and detriment to the health of our young people.

LDF/2684 6 Gardner Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because of the requirements NHDC is required to provide. I am keen that sites within Hitchin and brownfield sites should be utilised and although on the very fringe of town, I believe that development of the cricket pitch would provide the facility which appears to be very run down with a sustainable future, therefore protecting the others fields that remain. Presumably, the funding is not there to enable this to happen otherwise, the pavilion would have previously been upgraded. If the club were to have to fold or move, I don't believe there would be any kind of potetial buffer to protect expansion in to Ref: Potential Strategic Site 037. This would be a travesty and destroy the wonderful landscape around Ougthenhead. Being a resident of West Hitchin, I enjoy the fact that I am able to walk in to the countryside within 5 minutes. I hope that you will consider the allocation of H/r24 as a priority development site to contribute to the required housing deficit without creating a significant expansion in to Hitchin's green belt.

LDF/2685 6 Stoner Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I strongly support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. This will provide non-intrusive housing provision but also will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities which is of vital importance to the growing number of children in Hitchin.

LDF/2751 3 Mills Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because I notice now how poor most of the facilities now look at Lucas Lane and would like to see the proposed small scheme at Lucas Lane authorised. So, my support is given to H/rR24 remaining in the local plan as a Priority 1 housing site, which can then lead to the scheme progressing its case in providing a new astro pitch and clubhouse for the use of the cricket and hockey clubs and local community.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/3034 10 Joshi Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3042 14 Wray Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3088 10 Hughes Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3089 11 Hughes

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3107 3 Hitchin Cricket Ground Ltd, Hitchin Cricket Club, Indigo Planning Limited Blueharts Hockey Club Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: We provide comments on site H/r24; Land at Lucas lane, Hitchin. We consider that this site should be raised from Priority 2 to Priority 1.

We note that Priority 1 sites are defined in the consultation document as those "located generally within settlement boundaries, and comprise previously developed land". However, there are exceptions to this, namely R/r03, R/r11 and R/r19 at Royston. These sites comprise greenfield sites, and are located outside the settlement boundary, the same as site H/r24, and yet they are Priority 1 sites.

All of the above sites (including H/r24) have been identified as being within the "broad directions for growth" in the Core Strategy PO 2007 consultation.

At Royston, it would seem that the A505 might form a natural boundary to extend the development envelope to. In the same way, H/r24 also benefits from a natural boundary at the west of the site (see para 3.30 of Core Strategy PO 2007), and provides an opportunity for integrating this part of Hitchin better into the countryside via the existing recreational land.

This concept is also reiterated in the Landscape Sensitivity Study for the land south west of Hitchin contained in the LUC report (December 2012). Figure 3.1 includes site H/r24 within an area designated as an "urban area" in landscape terms. It therefore shares this designation with the rest of the built up area of Hitchin.

Delivering housing at H/r24 will raise the funding necessary to deliver new sporting/community facilities for the town. This is a priority in itself, and new housing at H/r24 is the only realistic option to raise funding for new sporting facilities, as funding is not available from other sources.

Based on the above points, we consider site H/r24 should be allocated as a Priority 1 site.

LDF/3120 14 Sherno Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3154 2 Whitmore Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe the council should allocate it as a priority site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because I believe it is vital that the site continues to be used for a wide range of sporting activities and the only realistic way to make sure this happens is to allow this small development to fund it.

LDF/3214 12 West Hitchin Action Group Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: This land lies in the green belt and should not be included as a Priority 2 site. The main reason this has been allocated as a Priority 2 site appears to be because Hitchin Town Cricket Ground Ltd who own the land wish to develop it to fund improvements to their sporting facilities. WHAG has written an open letter to the directors of HTCG Ltd, spoken with Sport England and met with a representative from the NHDC planning office to highlight that such a sale is not necessary in order to fund these improvements. This letter can be found on our website at http://www.westhitchinag.org.uk/media/WHAG%20Open%20Letter%20to%20HTCG.pdf. Therefore this site should not be considered a Priority 2 site in NHDC's strategic planning. This green belt also preserves a direct link from the medieval core of Hitchin to the countryside that reflects their historic relationship, and is an almost unique feature among Hertfordshire towns. This site provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, gold finches fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley especially the Chiltern's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape. At present the site provides recreational space for people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties and lads from West Mill and Lucas Lane and around playing informal games of football late into the summer evenings. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. Developing this site would inevitably lead to more car transportation as it is nowhere near the station or main bus routes.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The Cheshire Home, now situated west of Lucas Lane at the top of West Hill, was granted planning permission in 2002 by the Planning Inspectorate 'because very special circumstances exist' i.e. the provision for local people under the 'Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act' (1970). It had to be single storey and the area had to be sensitively planted to minimise the effect on the surrounding landscape. Concern was voiced that development could set a precedent for development in the vicinity but it was stated that 'The particular circumstances of this case could be readily distinguished from other more general proposals.' Land to the west of Lucas Lane was given to the town in 1944 and 1949 by Hubert and Wallace Moss. A conveyance between them and Hitchin Town Cricket Ground has certain covenants¿. 'No house or building shall be erected on any part of the land other than a Sports Pavilion or a building for the storage of machines¿.' In the 1970s the Cricket Club applied for planning permission to develop the field opposite Lucas Lane between Gaping Lane and Victoria Road (the same plan as Savills, in March 2007 and again now in 2013). Planning was refused on greenbelt and open space grounds. It was appealed and refused again by the Ministry of the Environment in 1972. In April 2007 Dudley Brown replied to a planning appeal from Savills dated March 16th 2007, representing Hitchin Cricket Club and Blueharts Hockey Club, saying that 'the issues raised in respect of that proposal' (the development of the field to the west of Lucas Lane between Gaping Lane and Oughtonhead Way to defray the costs of an all-weather surface pitch and an improved clubhouse) 'would continue to be germane.' He quoted the Hertfordshire Structure Plan Review 1991 ¿2011 indicating its 'inappropriateness for greenbelt land' and that plan's policies sought to 'protect landscapes by resisting developments which do not positively enhance its quality'

LDF/3249 13 Finnissy Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3250 2 Walmsley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe that the Council should allocate it as a Priority 1 Site. The strip of land lies along a roadway (Lucas Lane) with well established dwellings opposite it and the land on the same side of Lucas Lane as the subject Site to the north has been used as residential land for many years. To the north there is residential development on both sides of Lucas Lane so that the allocation of the Site as such is totally logical and I should mention that I have been closely involved with and familiar with the area for the past 50 plus years. I am aware that its development would also provide funds without which the continued future use of the adjacent cricket, hockey, soccer and lacrosse areas to the west will be put severely at risk. I believe that only by the development of the Site will it be possible to effect the significant upgrading of the sporting facilities on the land to its west which are vital to the continuation of the Sports Clubs.

LDF/3330 10 Swainston Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3365 10 Catchpole Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3367 2 Lanyon Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I am responding to Housing Options 2013 and would like to express my support for the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because as a coach and referee at Hitchin RFC I believe it is imperative that we develop facilities that enable all ages, but especially the young people of Hitchin, and further afield, to have the opportunity to experience a range of sporting activities. This will enhance their health and well being, but also fit with the legacy objectives outlined following the successful Olympics in 2012. I have personally, over many years coaching rugby experienced the benefit that sport can bring in the development particularly of children and I hope you will enable this to be available in the sport of cricket in Hitchin.

LDF/3401 10 Jordan Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking. Leave all green belt alone

LDF/3507 11 Clabburn Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3552 14 Lawther Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3554 15 Barley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3562 10 Goulding Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3563 14 Maguire Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3566 14 Morgan Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3570 14 Clark Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3574 15 Clark Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3578 14 Croysdill Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3582 10 Graham Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3587 9 Dann Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3596 2 Keen Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe the council should allocate this site as a Priority one. I feel this would enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because having grown up in Hitchin I cannot afford to live back there where my parents still reside, so more housing would help. But also that I did use the sport facilities and feel this would benefit massively the younger generation and people of Hitchin if these facilities could be improved.

LDF/3617 14 Barley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3647 10 Steel Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

Protection of green belt area. Lucas Lane (Cricket Club) is imperitive i.e road and access very restricted this would estroy the nature of the area and consequentially the town.

LDF/3700 10 Harrison Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/3710 2 Armstrong Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: Printed: 28/06/2013 09:12:56 Representations for Housing Options Growth Levels and Locations 2011-2031

Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. This will provide proper facilities for both hockey and cricket replacing the currently inadequate facilities.

LDF/3718 20 Tait Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: All the non-strategic sites should be used before the strategic sites as they already have infrastructure in place and could be completed within 5 years. Attempts have been made to prevent expansion of villages by proposing tight village boundaries, which exclude any possible development sites. This is particularly obvious in the proposed boundary for Reed. Such a restriction is contrary to the NPPF where there is a stated presumption in favour of sustainable development.

LDF/4478 2 Lewis Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/4588 6 Windebank Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/4615 6 Wilding Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/4616 6 Windebank Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/4641 7 Levesley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, childrens' parties. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/4703 13 Agar Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/4760 7 Atkins Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/4761 9 Walton Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/4781 6 Hammacott Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/4786 6 Georgiou Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/4820 7 Waters Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: H/r24 Land west of Lucas Lane (Hitchin Town Cricket Club) 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/4825 10 Smithson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/4987 9 Hamilton Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/4988 3 Groom Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5000 6 Machen Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5032 10 Grimes Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5033 9 Grimes Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5036 10 Pickett Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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LDF/5132 5 Street Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5195 9 Russell Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: H/r24 Land west of Lucas Lane (Hitchin Town Cricket Club) 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5196 9 Russell Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5197 6 Lacey Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5234 6 Hughes Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5249 9 Robson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: H/r24 Land west of Lucas Lane (Hitchin Town Cricket Club:

This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site.

At present the site provides valuable recreational space. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5370 9 Lederman Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5447 10 Worley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5456 2 Dodds Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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LDF/5527 8 Soresby Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, childrens parties The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5543 6 Stewart Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking. 6. A town of Hitchins size should have proper sports facilities. Blueharts proposed pavilion would provide this but at the cost of losing a playing field! To avoid loss of playing fields surely the body representing the community should help blueharts provide this asset so they could keep the field for sport.

LDF/5544 6 Carter Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/5559 2 Turney Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. The town has a long & valued tradition of having both a hockey & cricket club at Lucas Lane & by permitting this site will ensure that this is maintained for future generations as well as an in-direct benefit to the council & wider community from the attraction that such excellent facilities has in keeping Hitchin a sought after place to live.

LDF/5574 5 Dodds Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5603 8 Wilding Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5616 8 Hill Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5648 9 Maylin Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5658 8 Marlow Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5683 10 Davis Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5691 9 Deuchar Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5703 14 Todd Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, childrens parties

The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road.Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/5705 10 Kirton Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5708 10 Marlow Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5724 8 Budge Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5741 9 Hamilton Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5742 9 Veith Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5743 9 Veith Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5798 9 Hughes Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5803 9 Houston Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5804 5 Pennett Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5828 9 Davies Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/5899 9 Burstow Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5903 9 Wise Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5905 9 Lesnick Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5907 9 Schuster

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5908 9 Williams Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5921 9 Budge Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5936 9 Furr Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5937 5 Brooker Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5947 8 Walker Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5955 6 Burrows Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5957 10 Underhill Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5964 8 Russell Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5976 8 Smithson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5985 9 Birdsey Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/5990 9 John Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6009 8 Cooper Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6027 8 King Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6032 9 Mears Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6055 7 Ransome Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: H/r24 Land west of Lucas Lane (Hitchin Town Cricket Club)

This land lies in the /green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site.

The site currently provides a recreational space for many and varied outdoor activities - football, dog walking, joggers, picnics, children's parties etc. and the town would be the

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent poorer without it.

As this site is on higher ground, any building development here would prove intrusive in the landscape and would damage the extensive views across the valley.

H/r30 Oughtonhead Lane (Worbey's Field)

This open space provides access to open countryside and Oughtonhead Common. Any development here would damage its great natural biodiversity, wildlife and bird life.

Access to this area west of Hitchin has always been limited and any development here would prove intrusive in the landscape and damage the extensive views across the valley.

H/r14 Land abutting Grays Lane and Crow Furlong

Access to this area west of Hitchin has always been limited and any development here would prove intrusive in the landscape and damage the extensive views across the valley.

LDF/6077 9 Aldous Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6102 12 Anderson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6114 9 Hughes Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6116 5 Manning Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6131 10 Briercliffe Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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LDF/6136 9 Briercliffe Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6190 9 Walker Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6191 9 Wright Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/6192 8 Tomlinson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6198 6 Kostrzewska Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: H/r24 Land west of Lucas Lane (Hitchin Town Cricket Club) 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6220 11 Morgan Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/6240 9 Haynes Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6244 10 Moss Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6257 31 Taylor Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/6302 29 Taylor Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Object Representation: This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/6406 31 Taylor Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/6408 32 Chismon Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6442 2 Jordan Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because, in my view, sport builds relationships within a community and in

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent particular, provides a focus for young people and a productive and positive way for them to fill their free time (the health benefits go without saying). This has a knock-on effect to reduce levels of anti-social behaviour etc. There needs to be attractive and flexible facilities to enable this to happen. The H/r24 is in a good, spacious location and local residents are already familiar with its purpose as a sports centre.

LDF/6531 9 Shirley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6532 9 Shirley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6555 9 Davies Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6569 9 Whates Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6596 9 Harris Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6601 5 Murphy Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe the council should allocate it as a priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facility. It is important to me because i believe it will provide a first class facility for several sports not just for the present but also for future generations to come, plus a venue for the use of all in the local community.

LDF/6610 9 Lea Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6645 10 Hook Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6657 8 Windsor Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at theOughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is anunadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the oppositevalley.

LDF/6664 9 Barley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6737 9 Webb Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6747 10 Foreman Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6749 9 Finnissy Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6759 9 MacDonald Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/6791 9 Card Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7060 6 Mann Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7076 8 Chadbourne Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7127 7 Millbank Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7164 4 Middleditch Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (near Lucas Lane, Hitchin) as one of the 'non-strategic housing sites' and in fact believe that the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. This is a small kink in the current green belt that is well away from the ridge line. Development here on this small part of the private sports ground will safeguard and improve Hitchin's sporting facilities. I think it is important to recognise that sport is moving away from grass surfaces and the provision of an artificial pitch together with a modern

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent pavilion will ensure the site continues to offer sport to the many seniors and juniors who play hockey, cricket, football and lacrosse. All this can be done at no cost to the 'ratepayers' of Hitchin. On the wider strategic land allocation, I reluctantly accept that building on the green belt is necessary. However it seems that Hitchin is taking well above its fair share. Extra housing should be spread across all of North Herts.

LDF/7246 5 Little Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7263 4 Huckstep Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: H/r24 Land west of Lucas Lane (Hitchin Town Cricket Club) 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site. 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7272 5 Borner Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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LDF/7275 5 Ewin Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7276 5 Ewin Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7277 5 McCann Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7297 8 Shaw

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7333 6 Fossey Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7334 6 Fossey Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7335 4 Jones Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as Priority 2 site. 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties. 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always has limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7336 4 Jones Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as Priority 2 site. 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties. 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always has limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7346 4 Williams Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: H/r24 Land west of Lucas Lane (Hitchin Town Cricket Club) 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7485 5 Patten Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7498 5 Skyers Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7518 5 Smead Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7534 5 Cant Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7540 1 Trulock Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: My girlfriend and I moved to the Westmill area of Hitchin about 7 years ago and were pleased to find a suitably priced house in a cul de sac within walking distance of the excellent town centre, and a nearby meadow leading onto the Oughtonhead nature reserve. We are now aware that the meadow and fields we enjoy in all seasons are under threat and strongly disagree with the proposed dwellings on both H/r 24 and H/r 30. My initial concern is of vehicular access to H/r 30 coming through road in which we live, and intend to stay in, and the increase of traffic during and after the construction, and also the number of proposed dwellings that would be squeezed onto such a site. I do not feel that the roads around this area including Redhill road shops can support an increase in numbers of which are being proposed. In addition to my objection to the above sites, the building of housing on the possible strategic sites on greenbelt land around Hitchin would have disasterous effects on the wildlife and ridiculously overexpand and therefore ruin what I believe to be one of the nicest towns in the home counties. I strongly object to these possible sites. I am aware of the need for more housing in the area but not to the detriment of the countryside and the area that the residents support and love.

LDF/7559 5 Jackson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7560 5 Buckingham Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7561 1 Buckingham Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7579 5 Byrne Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7580 5 Byrne Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7581 5 Pearce Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: H/r24 Land west of Lucas Lane (Hitchin Town Cricket Club) 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7582 5 Pearce Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7585 1 Job Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because it will enable a key local sports facility to maintained long into the future and will enable the development of hockey and cricket for the local community.

LDF/7588 1 Hubbard

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: Over the years my children and I have used the facilities at blueharts sports club and would welcome the upgrade of the site, and the building of new houses on the adjoining land. I think the current plans are a terrific proposal for Hitchin.

LDF/7589 1 Holroyd Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because I feel that the sport in Hitchin helps to give the young people something to do as it teaches them respect and gives them a chance to form friendships which will last a life time and the older generations can encourage and support them and this helps give a sense of community. The hockey and cricket clubs have added so much to Hitchin in the past and with the introduction of girls cricket it means that both boys and girls will be able to participate for many years to come and this is another legacy not just the 2012 Olympics. The Hitchin schools encourage the children from primary to secondary age and the local clubs support that and encourage even those less talented to join in and the proposed facilities will help give sport for all, not just those who are more fortunate or talented. Both clubs have managed to achieve a lot with very limited facilities and I feel that a first class club will take them from the perceived "tin pot town" to the talented committed town that their future deserves. The children of Hitchin deserve the chance to be the best they can be and better facilities and access to fresh air will show the towns commitment to not only the young but also the not so young but keen sportsmen and women who would otherwise vegitate behind a desk. I hope that the proposals will be given a fair consideration as I feel that the cricket and hockey club have considered that other sports which can use the ground and tried to stop too much distruption to the local people and will add to the facilities for all.

LDF/7596 4 Sheldon Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7605 1 White Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Printed: 28/06/2013 09:12:56 Representations for Housing Options Growth Levels and Locations 2011-2031

Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7606 1 Wilkins Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7610 5 Else Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7616 5 Willis Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7676 5 Reynolds Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7679 5 Logan Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7682 5 Willmott Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7683 5 Lewitt Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7684 5 Brown Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking. 6. We believe that you should not build on Green Belt land especially around Oughtenhead as points stated. 7. As above our greenbelt is precious to everyone. How can we teach our children about nature if you destroy it.

LDF/7687 5 Cooke Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7689 5 Borner Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7690 5 Gulliver Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7691 5 Maddison Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/7692 5 Maddison Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7696 5 McCann Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7697 5 Arend Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7752 5 Waters

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7753 5 Kostrzewski Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5.Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking

LDF/7754 5 Kostrzewska Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7755 5 Robert & Else Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7756 5 Bickerton Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: H/r24 Land west of Lucas Lane (Hitchin Town Cricket Club) 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7757 5 Price Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7760 11 Pitcairn Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: Should be left as open space especially in light of development West of Hitchin.

LDF/7764 1 Edwards Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities which is desperately needed.

LDF/7779 3 Earl Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7780 5 Young Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7781 5 Harris Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7782 2 Williams Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7783 5 Farley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7784 3 Farley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7793 5 Prutton Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7800 5 Hyde Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7872 4 Lewis Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7905 5 Elliott Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

Hitchin town would be swamped with commuter parking traffic jams and the like.

LDF/7906 5 Wills Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7907 5 Mules Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7908 5 Mules Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7911 5 Chilvers Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/7947 1 Stoner Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I strongly support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. This will not only play its part in incremental non-intrusive housing provision but also I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities which is of vital importance to the growing number of children in Hitchin.

LDF/7951 1 Harper Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because we need to encourage more children to participate in sporting activities as a hobby to encourage all manner of skills and to avoid them becoming a problem to society.

LDF/7952 1 Middleditch Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I have seen the plans of Blueharts Hockey Club and Hitchin Cricket Club and believe these plans are superb and will enable very high standard sport to come to Hitchin. As someone who will soon be looking to have children it would be great for them to grow up in a town where such great sporting provisions are right on the doorstep. I understand that without the reallocation of the land then the clubs may fold altogether and this would be a tragedy for the town.

LDF/7954 6 Dear Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/7961 1 Sibson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities.

LDF/7962 1 Sprawson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I have lived in Hitchin all my life and for the last 20 years at 9 Gosmore Road, Hitchin, Herts SG4 9 AN. I have become increasing concerned at the poor availability within Hitchin of sports facilities, especially as the town has grown substantially. Therefore I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because I want to ensure the youth in Hitchin have access to sufficient sports facilities as I believe that sport should play an important role in the lives of our children because it helps to motivate and focus them.

LDF/7970 1 Moore Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me that Hitchin has an ongoing sporting legacy on this site and that the existing facilities are upgraded for future use of cricket and hockey.

LDF/7971 1 Donald Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non'strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because access to sport within the community is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and facilities need to be made available to the public. I understand that the sale of this land will enable the sporting facilities to be upgraded at the site and thus benefit the whole community and therefore I feel the land should be allocated as a Priority 1 site.

LDF/7972 1 Britton Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: As a long standing resident of the local area I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because I have two small children and believe the sporting facilities currently available are in urgent need of upgrading compared with many other parts of the country. Sport is a key facet of our town and post Olympics I see no reason why Hitchin should not take a lead and move forward by helping local clubs with their amenities to ensure Sport in Hitchin continues at a good standard for many years to come.

LDF/7973 1 Jones Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I strongly believe that this should be allocated as a Priority 1 site by NHDC as this will lead to a significant improvement to the town's current frankly unacceptable sporting facilities and supports the broader legacy of London 2012 and the commitment from the UK government to making sport more accessible to the younger generation as championed by Lord Sebastian Coe. See recent guardian article with Lord Coe comments around the role sport can play in connecting and building confidence with this generation: http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013/mar/18/lord-coe-sport-young-people-rebuild-trust

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/7975 1 Hodge Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because facilities for teenagers are poor in Hitchin , and this will not only provide a great sporting facility but also social functions to help occupy the youth and give them an alternative to gathering on Pinehill field and Windmill Hill. I also think that there is a critical shortage of housing in our area and this would provide both housing and much needed employment for our local community. I trust that NHDC will see fit to do the right thing and move positively with this plan without undue delay

LDF/7976 1 Marsh Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities and also will support home ownership in the HItchin area, especially for first time buyers and young families. It is important to me because I was bought up in Hitchin, and believe that it is a wonderful area, and the small growth in this area will support local buinesses and the town.

LDF/7977 2 Ide Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I would like to register unreserved support for development H/r24 off Lucas Lane as a Priority 1 site. The cricket and hockey clubs have provided many thousands of people, young and older, with recreation for years and are threatened with slow decline unless resources can be found to replace crumbling facilities and lay an AstroTurf pitch. This development will not only upgrade the sporting facilities available to the town but help continue the invaluable community of sports-minded individuals who do so much to develop a love for sports and exercise that will be sorely needed in every community over the years to come.

LDF/7978 1 Buchanan Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. This will enable the development of Hockey and Cricket clubs facilities which will be a tremendous benefit and boost for Hitchin.

LDF/7979 1 Burr Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because I am passionate about sport and as I start a family I want to be able to offer them the chance to participate in sport with the best facilities.

LDF/7980 1 Baxter Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because I have lived in Hitchin all my life and really think this land needs securing as an up to date and relevant sporting facility to continue to meet the needs of local children in maintaining an active and healthy life.

LDF/7985 1 Morey Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because I have two young children who are keen on various sports and this will add to the current facilities within our vibrant town that are in need of funding and development.

LDF/7989 1 Smith Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I am writing to support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because I have school age children and I want them to have a long and fulfilling involvement in sporting activities. I want to see the legacy of the Olympics continued and ensure the residents of Hitchin benefit in increased levels of confidence, community and and health that participation in sport brings. The current facilities are not conducive to ensuring participation or support of sport which will in time lead to a disengagement.

LDF/7993 1 Krishman Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because both my children play and enjoy a number of sports (including hockey). Hitchin needs, and should have, high class facilities to provide a lasting legacy from last year's Olympic success and to help produce the next set of British Olympians/sportsmen and sportswomen. Hitchin should be leading the way in North Herts with respect to facilities and amenities especially in the sport arenas.

LDF/7997 1 Addison

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because I have 3 young children who enjoy sport and the facilities in Hitchin will be significantly improved for them in the future.

LDF/7999 1 Wright Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane in Hitchin) in the Council's non strategic housing sites and believe the Council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. This will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. As a keen sportsman I want current and future generations from the Hitchin area to have the best possible facilities to play or watch their sport. Football will be moved to the outfield of the current cricket grounds and the proposed building of a few houses will not detract from the beauty of the main cricket ground.

LDF/8000 1 Donald Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because I believe it is the only viable option to ensure that hockey and cricket remain at Lucas Lane with a minimal amount of Green Belt being used and will lead to the whole community having the opportunity of using these facilities

LDF/8002 1 Porter Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities most notably cricket, hockey, football and lacrosse. Both Hitchin Cricket Club and Blueharts Hockey club in particular have grown significantly over recent years whilst the quality of their facilities have declined and also become inadequate for the growing memberships particular amongst the thriving junior sections. I am aware that both clubs have looked into every means of raising funding to improve their facilities but all raised money is required for the day to day up keep of the facilities and therefore cannot support the necessary growth. I really feel an application to develop their land in order to fund improved sporting facilities should be supported by the whole town because if this does not come to pass then not only will Improved facilities not be possible but the current inadequate facilities will not long be able to support the current youngsters being nurtured by both clubs. If development is allowed I can see that site and the sports that it supports becoming something that a larger part of the community can enjoy and can be proud of. The sporting and community legacy of the Olympics can fooled through.

LDF/8026 4 Evans

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8027 1 Sampson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I write to support the above site inclusion in the councils non-stratigic housing sites. I consider the application of sporting facilities to this town of extrere importance as the continued growth of sport atin Hitchin is at the very heart of the community.

LDF/8037 1 White Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because Hitchin is a fantastic place to live but there are limited facilities for playing sports that require a quality Astroturf pitch to allow the sport to be played at a high standard. As a member of Letchworth Hockey Club in the past, but as a Hitchin resident, my decision to play in Letchworth rather than my home town was made because of the lack of a club house adjacent to an Astroturf pitch. This was crucial for my enjoyment of team matches and socialising with fellow teammates and opposition sides after the match. My feeling is that this development will enhance the experience for current players and will attract more players to sports in Hitchin, thus providing a thriving and safe environment for players of all sports to improve their fitness and skills. In addition, the proposed housing development appears to be well thought out without being intrusive to current residents of the area.

LDF/8038 1 Leeson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because it will help to safeguard sport in Hitchin and the local community for generations to come. Printed: 28/06/2013 09:12:56 Representations for Housing Options Growth Levels and Locations 2011-2031

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LDF/8045 5 Press Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8046 5 Machen Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8050 5 Hart Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1.This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2.At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3.The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4.The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5.Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8051 5 Gentle Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8053 5 Eayrs Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: This is greenbelt land and so should not be included as a priority 2 site. The site provides recreation space which is not in plentiful supply in Hitchin. Also, the road infrastructure doesn't support additional dwellings in this part of the town. This comment applies equally to sites H/r/30, H/r25 and H/r14. All of these sites would encroach on the well-defined urban edge of Hitchin as would sites 098 and 110).

LDF/8054 5 Wright Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8055 5 Baker Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8058 1 Field Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. This is important to me as I feel sports clubs form the heart of a town, bringing and holding different parts of the community together. I'm in the early stages of starting a family and this is will be especially important to me as my family grows.

LDF/8059 1 Murphy Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: We support the inclusion of the above site in the council's "non-strategic housing sites" and would ask that the council allocate it as a Priority 1 site on the following grounds: Hitchin desparately needs sporting facilities for all age groups as the present facility, whilst doing a great job for the last 60 years, is now in a state of complete disrepair. A new club house at Lucas Lane would give local residents a centre for bringing together many sports for all ages. Bearing in mind the need for everyone to excercise more, this would provide a top class facility for all, as well as a social gathering place. We understand that part of the proposed development will be given over to social housing; there is a great need for more housing of all types in this area as many people cannot afford to get on the housing ladder or are way down the Council's waiting list for decent housing. Will you please bear all the above in mind when making final decisions.

LDF/8061 5 Baker Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8065 5 Corner

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8083 5 Harrop Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8095 2 Buckland Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities.

LDF/8107 5 Risby Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green Printed: 28/06/2013 09:12:56 Representations for Housing Options Growth Levels and Locations 2011-2031

Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8108 5 Barry Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8109 5 Chater Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8110 5 Chater Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8111 5 Ward Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8112 5 Fulton Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8113 5 Ward Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking. There is already difficulty parking in the Oughtonhead area and gaining access.

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LDF/8118 5 Johannessen Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

The narrow streets could not cope with further traffic from this development particulalry if the development of the old Hitchin Hospital goes through.

LDF/8124 5 Stephens Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking. 6. Loss of recreational space against NPPF 9.81 & 8.74 sections.

LDF/8125 5 Parsons Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: H/r24 Land west of Lucas Lane (Hitchin Town Cricket Club) 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking. 6. Note that the cricket club objected to Lavender Barns as it would be on green belt : ref 01/00225/1 sect 38 of the committee report.

My objectons to the developments in H/r24 H/r14 and H/r30 are very strongly held and largely based on the environmental and aestehic damage they will cause and the consequent negative impact on the quality of life of local residents.

Building on green belt for housing is considered inappropriate use of green belt- sect 1.89 of National Policy Framework March 2012. Loss of recreational space: against NPPF 9.81 and section 8.74 "existing sports... & playing fields, should not be built on". Pressure of traffice on roads unsuitable particularly in light of the potential S W of Hitchin and Sam Lucas School.

LDF/8129 5 Ashby Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8130 5 Wright Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the

LDF/8131 5 Ashby Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8138 7 Winter Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8139 7 Winter Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8143 5 Plant Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8145 5 Ivanoski-Nichol Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8149 1 King Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. This is a critical development that will create further housing as well as much needed leasure facilities for the town I also hope that it will prevent the need to bulid on other in appropriate green field sites in the area. E.g. The proposed Hertfordshire development ajoining South Luton.

LDF/8154 1 Floor Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe that the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities which are in need of expansion and improvement. As Hitchin continues to grow and house a larger population, the demands for good sporting facilities will increase in the same way that schooling is already facing. We need to act now so that we can provide a cross section of good sports facilities to continue to provide Hitchin and its residents with the facilities that they need. We have recently been voted 9th best town in the UK. Let's continue to maintain this status and see Hitchin grow in the right way in the future.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8170 5 Pickett Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8177 5 Eayrs Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: This is greenbelt land and so should not be included as a priority 2 site. The site provides recreation space which is not in plentiful supply in Hitchin. Also, the road infrastructure doesn't support additional dwellings in this part of the town. This comment applies equally to sites H/r/30, H/r25 and H/r14. All of these sites would encroach on the well-defined urban edge of Hitchin as would sites 098 and 110).

LDF/8183 5 Knowles Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8197 5 Mitchell Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8200 5 Fowler Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8201 5 Duncan Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8202 5 Duncan Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

Areas H/r24 H/r30 & H/r14 are all in rural areas on the outskirts of the town, any expansion here or on other rural sites would irrevocably change the nature of Hitchin as a market town. Any new builds on these sites is at odds with the fact that many new builds within the town still stand empty and unsold.

LDF/8207 4 Perry Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at theOughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is anunadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the oppositevalley.

LDF/8209 5 Harrop Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8213 5 Wilcockson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8216 5 Lampard Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8217 5 Passmore Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8223 5 Cowie Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8224 5 Lawther Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8227 5 James Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8230 5 Georgiou Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8238 5 Mills Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8239 5 Mills Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8240 5 Mills Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8241 5 Mills Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8261 4 Wilson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8263 1 Gaunt Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because I have 3 young sons who will benefit from the improved sporting facilities in Hitchin.

LDF/8264 4 Dixon Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8271 1 Edmonds Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe this land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin should be allocated as a Priority 1 site by the council. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities for hockey and cricket. I feel it is important for people of all ages in the town to have the opportunity to play regular sport local to their homes. At all levels of competition this helps keep them healthy and provides a community atmosphere where new friendships are made.

LDF/8273 4 Wilcockson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8275 1 Duncan Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities

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LDF/8276 1 Alderson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a priority 1 site. It is important to my family because I feel that we should be able to offer our children the best sporting facilities possible, so that we can continue the sporting legacy that Blueharts Hockey club and Hitchin Cricket club offer, particularly as Hitchin is not awash with first class sporting facilities, I feel Hitchin is very lucky to have two great successful sporting clubs and we must support them in order to secure their existence for future generations. I am also particularly disappointed with the WHAGS sponsorship campaign in the Market Square in as much they did not mention to me that the H/r24 land off Lucas Lane was included in their campaign. Whilst I support the West of Hitchin campaign against development, I fully support the sale of the H/r24 land to support the future youth of Hitchin.

LDF/8283 4 Brigginshaw Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: * This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site * At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties * The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. * The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8286 1 Hammond Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I also believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. I lived in Hitchin for just over 30 years with my family until 2010 when I moved to Stotfold with my wife. Having supported my son's in their sporting endeavours for a number of years at Lucas Lane it is with great sadness that I've witnessed the decline in the facilities at these premises over the intervening years. The opportunity to transform this site into a modern sporting facility for all the community should not be missed.

LDF/8295 1 Wright Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe the council should allocate it as a priority 1 site. It is important to me because I feel that we should be able to offer our children the best sporting facilities possible, so that we can continue the sporting legacy that Blueharts hockey club and Hitchin cricket club offer. I feel Hitchin is very lucky to have two great sporting clubs and we must

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent support them in order to secure their existence for future generations.

LDF/8297 1 Page Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because Hitchin Town risks loosing more than two sports clubs & facilities. I have taken time out to inspect the pavilion & surrounding fields & what they (Hitchin cricket & Blueharts) propose will benefit the young people of the town for many years to come. If this does not proceed I can only see further decay & probable wasteland in years to come. Many people benefit from the use of these fields as I do, I often walk my dog & take my children to play on their fields, knowing its a safe environment. I have a young disabled child & hope she will also be able to enjoy this as she gets older. This will & can only benefit the people of Hitchin in the long run.

LDF/8301 1 Marston Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities, which are in dire need of upgrading and are severely lacking compared to those available in other nearby town's. Such development will also benefit future generations and provide a facility the town can be proud of. Controlled, limited development such as this is essential. There isn't enough housing supply in Hitchin to meet demand, and the town needs new facilities that enhance what it already offers. Failure to support new facilities that benefit the local community will mean Hitchin runs the risk of falling behind other towns in the area and being seen as 'backward' and, hence, less desirable to live. At the same time, though, the character of the town needs to be preserved. Small scale development like that proposed at H/r24 won't impact on the character of the town, and it won't impinge on the greenbelt between the town and outlying villages, such as Pirton where I live. It will help complete what currently feels like an unfinished part of the town, and money could be obtained through Section 106 agreements to improve the road network in the local area.

LDF/8305 1 Lait Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. I live very close to the site and am convinced that improving the sporting facilities at Lucas Lane will provide a fantastic resource for the community, especially children growing up in Hitchin. A good sports club provides a really essential role for young people. I understand that the proposed development may lead to some changes in our locality, but I am whole heartedly in favour of the plans to develop the Lucas Lane ground. I think the locals sports clubs exert an extremely positive force on a community. I know that the facilities at Lucas Lane have not been up to standard for some years and I believe that by improving them you can significantly enrich the club, the local community and the town as a whole.

LDF/8312 6 Burstow Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8318 1 Laing Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because a town of Hitchin size requires top quality sports facilities in order to support and inspire the younger generation.

LDF/8320 1 Noble Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. I also feel that we are better to solve our housing shortfall by devloping in small pockets in differnt locations around the town rather than placing large estates on the outskirts of the town. Small pockets of devlopment will quickly intergrate with the rest of hitchin. This location is within walking distance of the town so any future residents could enjoy the town centre without needing to drive.

LDF/8322 5 Cooper Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8323 9 Cooper Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8334 1 McQuade Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because it is becoming increasingly clear that whatever the local resistance may be to the increase in housing within Hitchin may be, it is inevitable. If that is the case then I support a scheme that recognises this inevitability and has the sense to link it to the improvement of sporting and recreational facilities in the town. Nobody is happy about seeing their town become the victim of wanton development and I must confess that I do sometimes doubt the process that determines how this works, but I have seen the plans for the land off Lucas Lane and I see an excellent marriage of necessary development and improved facilities. This should be the basis of planning. It is the point that the action groups miss with their unthinking objection and resistance to change. They simply try to prevent the inevitable and are doomed to failure. I would hate to see their efforts result in a worthy plan being shelved only to see the housing development come anyway without the sporting facility that could benefit generations to come. The action groups are simply Nimbys and don't represent the population of Hitchin - they are just older-generation residents who have had their families, have their large expensive houses and have a selfish disinterest in anything beyond their own lives. NHDC has a responsibility to ignore this resistance to change but to do so in a positive way. I have seen the plans for Lucas Lane and they make sense and do represent a benefit for the town - I call that positive.

LDF/8335 1 Chapman Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site for the benefit of this enabling development to the town's sporting facilities, and to the ability of the sports clubs who use this site to continue to serve and benefit the local community. Safeguarding the future of a full range of sports clubs and facilities is hugely important to me as I regularly partake in a number of sports, including hockey, for fitness and social/community benefits. I intent to stay in Hitchin to raise my family and want them to have the opportunity to take part in sport at fit-for-purpose facilities. We need to safeguard the future of clubs such as Blueharts Hockey Club and Hitchin Cricket Club to ensure many generations to come can benefit from what these not-for-profit organisations provide to the whole community.

LDF/8339 1 Haigh Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Support Representation: I consider that the site represents a natural termination of the existing urban area and would be well related and orientated towards existing housing and the road network. The land could be released from the green belt without representing an incursion into open countryside or leading to any form of coalescence and a new natural boundary could be formed by existing hedgerows. The site also lies to the east of the ridge line, which represents the obvious topographical boundary of the town. The site is naturally suited to lower density family housing, which I understand are needed in Hitchin in response to the emphasis on flatted schemes over the last decade. It also presents an opportunity to deliver an element of affordable housing. Its development would also make a fundamental contribution to the improvement of sporting facilities in Hitchin, enabling the development of a new clubhouse and astroturf for use by Blueharts hockey club, Hitchin cricket club and other sports. I can only presume that this would be a valuable local benefit as part of the preparation of the Local Plan.

LDF/8345 1 Bowman Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Support Representation: I support the inclusion of site H/r24 (land off Lucas Lane, Hitchin) in the council's 'non-strategic housing sites' and believe the council should allocate it as a Priority 1 site. I believe this will enable a significant upgrade to the town's sporting facilities. It is important to me because as a local employer with an International business, my organisation is keen to attract both local and wider talent to the area. A vibrant community with a thriving sporting scene is essential for attracting business',families and knowledge workers to the area. Hitchin is a great town but with no National ranking sport . With a long history of exceptional historical performance in hockey it would not take long for the Hockey club to return to its glory days. They could make the community proud. Both the Cricket and Hockey club play crucial parts in the Youth activities in the town. Their links with local schools supports the local education structure. With decent facilities they could do so much more in bringing inspiration to Hitchin's youth in a sustainable manner. The expansion of Hitchin's youth population demands facilities and opportunities for this growing demographic; Hitchin owes them this chance in life.

LDF/8368 1 Wilson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties

The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8368 4 Wilson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Object Representation: * This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site * At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parti * The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. * The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8386 5 Johnstone Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8394 4 Taylor Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site · At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walkingtheir dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties · The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. · The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8398 5 Cowley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs,

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8527 4 Wilkins Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8531 4 Childs Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8533 9 Keep Hitchin Special Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: Sites H/r14, H/r24, H/r25 and H/r30 all breach the clearly defined western edge of Hitchin and damage the greenbelt. All face onto unadopted roads (Lucas Lane and Crow Furlong) which are wholly unsuited to increased traffic and generally not wide enough for adoption. KHS also understands that the current owners would resist adoption (but no survey is known). KHS assumes that the costs of adoption would only be viable if all sites contributed which seems unlikely.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Site H/r24 proposes to use Lavender Way for access, running straight across and not along Lucas Lane. This would increase traffic along the congested Oughten Head Way and at the already overloaded junction with Bedford Rd.

Site H/r25 is effectively landlocked unless added to West of Hitchin. Associated development of the mobile homes park does not seem to be proposed and even if permitted, access down Victoria Street would be unsuitable for the same reasons as for Site H/r24.

Sites H/r14, H/r24, H/r25 and H/r30 should all be refused.

LDF/8535 4 Childs Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. Crow Furlong is also unadopted and unmade. 5. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 6. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking. 7. Roads leading down from this site to the town or main roads are entirely unsuitable for an increase in traffic.

LDF/8551 5 Garrod Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8552 5 Moore Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8553 5 Morgan Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8554 4 Marshall Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8555 4 Worbey Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8600 5 Moore Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8701 5 Gale Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8702 5 Down Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8703 5 Boggon Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8704 5 Boggon Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. The proposed development in the strategic site South West of Hitchin would increase the size of the town in an unacceptable way increasing the number of dwellings by up to 8,000. 2. This would change the nature of the town. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape. Any intervention beyond this green boundary would damage the topography and the extensive views. 3. The proposed development would encroach on Oughtonhead Nature Reserve and the Chiltern's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and both would be adversely affected. 4. The proposed development would also encroach on the villages of Gosmore, St Ippollyts and Charlton which would lose their identity and coalesce with Hitchin. 5. This is an area which includes SSSIs, archaeological sites, listed buildings and good agricultural land. The landscape is assessed as highly sensitive to development.

LDF/8705 5 Harris Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. The proposed development in the strategic site South West of Hitchin would increase the size of the town in an unacceptable way increasing the number of dwellings by up to 8,000. 2. This would change the nature of the town. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape. Any intervention beyond this green boundary would damage the topography and the extensive views. 3. The proposed development would encroach on Oughtonhead Nature Reserve and the Chiltern's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and both would be adversely affected. 4. The proposed development would also encroach on the villages of Gosmore, St Ippollyts and Charlton which would lose their identity and coalesce with Hitchin. 5. This is an area which includes SSSIs, archaeological sites, listed buildings and good agricultural land. The landscape is assessed as highly sensitive to development.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8706 5 French Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8707 5 Cox Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8708 5 French Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8709 5 Cooke

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8710 5 Taffel Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8711 5 Anderson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8721 5 Luck Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8722 5 Saville Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8723 5 Luck Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8724 5 Deboise Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8725 5 Saville Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8726 5 Smith Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8727 5 Bone Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8728 5 Simpson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8729 5 Hartley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8730 5 Bone Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8731 5 Day Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8732 5 Saunders Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8733 4 Woodcock Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8734 5 Doe Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8735 5 Lambert Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8736 5 Smith Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8737 5 Smith Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8738 5 Hester Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8739 5 Underhill Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8741 5 Lucock Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8742 5 Heads Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8743 5 Hook Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8744 5 Martin

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8745 5 Minter Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8746 5 Massie Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8747 5 MacSweeney Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8748 5 Hester Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8749 5 Heads Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8750 5 Beardsley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8751 5 Haywood Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8752 5 Rawson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8753 5 Radmall Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8754 5 Lucock Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8755 5 Lucock Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8756 5 Rawson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8757 5 Starkey Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8758 5 Scott Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8759 5 Gulliver Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8760 5 Parker Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8766 5 Peters Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8767 5 Gilson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8768 5 Hathaway Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8769 5 Thompson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8770 5 Hornby Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8771 5 Nourse Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8772 5 Carter Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8773 5 Carter Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8774 5 Carter

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8775 5 Muche Latta Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8776 5 Hunter Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8777 5 Redd Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8778 5 Rouget Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8779 5 Oughton Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8780 5 Barton Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8781 5 Lucock Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8782 5 Huckett Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8783 5 Carpenter Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8784 5 Aldous Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8785 5 Bevan Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8786 5 Mitchell Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8787 5 Cave Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8788 5 Flower Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8789 5 Eva Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8790 5 Harrison-Webb Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8791 5 Blazekovic Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8792 5 Brown Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8793 5 Garner Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8794 5 Garner Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8795 5 Lampard Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8796 5 Bond Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8797 5 Boyd-Bell Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8798 5 Mitchell Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8799 5 Ketcher

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8800 5 Obradovic Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8801 5 Godfrey Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8803 5 Looker Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8804 5 Anderson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8805 5 Barrell Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8806 5 Price Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8807 5 Collins Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8808 1 White Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8809 4 White Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8810 1 Luton Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8811 4 Plum Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8812 4 Doggrell Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8813 3 Cooke Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8814 4 MacDonald Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8815 1 Winn Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8816 4 Smith Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8817 4 Symonds Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8818 1 Martin Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8819 1 Martin Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8820 4 Paterson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8821 1 Duff Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8822 4 Whybrow Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8823 3 Swan Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8824 1 Street Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8825 4 Glazebrook

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8826 1 Glazebrook Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8827 1 Wainwright Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8828 3 Lucock Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8829 1 Stubbins Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8830 6 Stubbins Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8831 3 Bowe Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8832 4 Catchpole Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8833 3 Worbey Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8834 4 Cole Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8835 3 Mace Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8836 4 Dunne Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8837 2 Robinson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8838 4 Mulley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8839 3 Mulley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8840 1 Lesnick Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8841 5 Mudie Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8842 5 Richards Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8843 5 Edwards Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8844 5 Price Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8845 5 Wilson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8846 5 Hilleard Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8847 5 Meek Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8848 5 Stevenson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8849 5 Kirbyshire Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8850 5 Dean

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8851 5 Greenham Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8852 5 Finch Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8853 5 Morgan Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8854 5 Harley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8855 5 Drew Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8856 5 Baker Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8857 5 Burns Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8858 5 Day Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8859 5 Princeton Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8860 5 Butler Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8861 5 Kedge Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8862 5 Anderson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8863 5 Dear Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8864 5 Stephens Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8865 5 Sumner Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8866 5 John Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8867 1 Down Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8868 4 Merigan Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8869 1 Mills Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8870 4 Daen Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8871 4 Cooper Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8872 1 Merigan Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8873 1 Wearing Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8874 1 Preston Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8875 4 Webb

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8876 2 Swainston Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8877 4 Hammacott Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8878 1 Harrison Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8879 4 Howden Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8880 1 Edwards Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8881 4 Shearing Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8882 1 Williams Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8883 1 Robertsow Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8884 4 Price Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8885 1 Furr Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8886 1 Harrison Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8887 4 Whitehead Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8888 1 Pike Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8889 2 Webb Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8890 5 Webb Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8891 2 Richardson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8892 5 Palmer Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8893 2 Skinner Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8894 5 Brackin Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8895 2 Brackin Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8896 4 MaGrath Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8897 1 Newey Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8898 4 Newey Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8899 5 Markham Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8900 1 Webb

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8901 2 Manning Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8902 4 Deamer Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8903 1 Haigh Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8904 4 Pike Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8905 5 More Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8906 5 Verlaecke-Williams Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8907 5 Trifilo Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8908 5 Trifilo Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8909 5 Maclay Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8911 5 Moir Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8912 5 Rivenell Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8914 5 Thomas Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8915 5 Thomas Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8916 5 Crouch Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8917 5 Attwood Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8918 5 Appleton Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8919 5 Bishop Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8920 1 Coleman Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8921 4 Pickard Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8922 4 Morley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8923 1 Morley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8924 4 Edwards Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8925 5 Goldsmith Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8927 5 Pawar Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8928 5 Korek

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8930 5 Duff Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8931 5 Jones Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8932 5 Parkhouse Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8933 5 Crane Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8934 5 Webb Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8935 5 Deller Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8936 5 Alderson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. The proposed development in the strategic site South West of Hitchin would increase the size of the town in an unacceptable way increasing the number of dwellings by up to 8,000. 2. This would change the nature of the town. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape. Any intervention beyond this green boundary would damage the topography and the extensive views. 3. The proposed development would encroach on Oughtonhead Nature Reserve and the Chiltern's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and both would be adversely affected. 4. The proposed development would also encroach on the villages of Gosmore, St Ippollyts and Charlton which would lose their identity and coalesce with Hitchin. 5. This is an area which includes SSSIs, archaeological sites, listed buildings and good agricultural land. The landscape is assessed as highly sensitive to development.

LDF/8937 5 Scutchings Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8938 2 Dell'Aquila Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8939 1 Brooke Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8940 4 Franklin Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8941 5 Chismon Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8942 2 Plain Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8944 5 Surrey Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8945 5 Harrison Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8946 2 Hathaway Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8948 4 Foster Zulus Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8949 1 Smiler Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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LDF/8950 4 Simpson-Rooke Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8951 1 Cooper Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8952 4 Halpin Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8953 1 Homan-Smith Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8954 5 Valentim Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8955 2 Jacobson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8956 5 Dufou

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8957 2 Jones Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8958 5 Blais Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8959 1 Howell Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8960 4 Atkinson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8961 1 Ospalak Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8962 5 Starkey Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8963 2 Macsweeney Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8964 2 McGill Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8965 1 Dimond Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8966 5 Jones Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8967 2 Ireland Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8968 4 Conetta Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8969 5 Morley Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8970 5 Thompson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8971 5 Slade Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8972 5 Thompson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8973 5 Conetta Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8974 5 Hanna Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8975 5 Masters Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8976 5 Sims Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8977 5 Sims Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8978 5 Boag Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8979 5 Boag Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8980 4 Appleton Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8981 5 Howe

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8982 5 Masters Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8983 5 Roberts Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8984 5 Piper Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8985 5 Piper Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8986 5 Crouch Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8987 5 Woodbridge Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8988 5 Cole Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8989 5 Wilson Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8990 5 Russell Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8991 5 Bishop Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8992 5 Maybank Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8993 5 Cottey Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8994 5 Kirby Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8995 5 Hughes Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8996 5 Daye Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8997 5 Winn Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8998 5 Clark Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/8999 5 Cannon Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/9000 5 Rundle Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/9001 5 Jury Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Comment Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/9002 1 Esuruoso Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/9003 4 Eldret Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/9004 5 Gruca-McGill Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/9005 2 Harrican Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/9006 4 Fell-Goron

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/9007 1 Whan Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/9008 4 Garad Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/9010 1 Newcombe Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/9011 5 Occupier Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

LDF/9012 4 Fry Document Section: Ref. H/r24 Land at Lucas Lane Object Representation: 1. This lies in the Green Belt and should therefore not be included as a Priority 2 site 2. At present the site provides recreational space for football, people walking their dogs, joggers, golfers, kite flyers, picnics, children's parties 3. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. 4. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. 5. Blue Harts Bonfire Night would have to be relocated even if only part of the site were developed, for safety reasons and because of the difficulty of parking.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/0349 25 Borner Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Comment Representation: This open space near the Cheshire Home provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, gold finches fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. This habitat should be protected not used for housing development. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. The area of the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/0512 19 Langley Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley and have major impact on wildlife and the needs of those who wish to enjoy rectration in what remains of the countryside around hitchin, including horse riders and cyclists.

LDF/0572 22 Davies Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Comment Representation: This open space near the Cheshire Home provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, gold finches fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks also Yellow Hammers and now Red Kites. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. The area of the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/0702 14 Leech Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent This open space near the Cheshire Home provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, gold finches fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. This habitat should be protected not used for housing development. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. The area of the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/0763 11 Saldanha Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Comment Representation: This open space near the Cheshire Home provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, gold finches fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. This habitat should be protected not used for housing development. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. The area of the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/0925 17 Cannon Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Object Representation: This open space near the Cheshire Home provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, gold finches fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. This habitat should be protected not used for housing development. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/0926 17 Cannon Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Object Representation: This open space near the Cheshire Home provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, gold finches fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. This habitat should be protected not used for housing development. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/0932 8 Day Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Crow Furlong like Lucas Lane is an unadopted unmade lane/track affording limited access. Where it joins the Pirton Road is very unsafe due to lack of visability in both directions.

LDF/0935 23 Grennell Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. The site lies in Green belt with tree preservation orders as well as being in private ownership and unadopted. The impact on Pirton Road would be immense due to the amount of traffic that stack up during commuter times.

LDF/0946 18 Gow Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Comment Representation: This open space near the Cheshire Home provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, gold finches fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. This habitat should be protected not used for housing development. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley. The area of the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/0999 31 Saldanha Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Object Representation: H/r 25 Land abutting Grays Lane and Lucas Lane This open space near the Cheshire Home provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, gold finches fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. This habitat should be protected not used for housing development. The urban edge comment as H/r 24 applies. Limited road access comment as H/r 14 applies.

LDF/3214 15 West Hitchin Action Group Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. Developing this site would inevitably lead to more car transportation as it is nowhere near the station or main bus routes. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape. The Cheshire Home planning application was only, finally, granted in 2002 by the Planning Inspectorate 'because very special circumstances exist' ie the provision for local people under the 'Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act (1970). It had to be single storey and the area had to be sensitively planted to minimise the effect on the surrounding landscape. Concern was voiced that development could set a precedent for development in the vicinity but it was stated that 'The particular circumstances of this case could be readily distinguished from other more general proposals.'

LDF/3582 11 Graham Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Comment Representation: This open space near the Cheshire Home provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, gold finches fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. This habitat should be protected not used for housing development. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley. The area of the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/7268 2 Living Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Object Representation: I write in connection with the above planning applications. I have examined the plans and I know the sites well. I wish to object strongly to the development of houses in all of these locations. Infilling could ruin the character of the town while estate development would overwhelm it. The protection of Hitchin's visual, historic and archaeological qualities should be supported. The proposed siting of the Possible Strategic Site, Proposed New Settlement Boundary and Settlement Boundary developments are particularly ill-considered: they are on greenfield sites used by many town dwellers, villagers and tourists for recreation and walking dogs (the development sites proposed are on several public footpaths), and building here would diminish the striking views and beautiful countryside as well as many other issues that would arise including congestion. Of particular importance are the grounds and surrounding countryside of Hitchin Priory with historical origins dating back as far as 1317. This area incorporating the grounds of Hitchin Priory and Bridge Street area (Planning Ref: H/r07) of Hitchin are steeped in history and a valuable part of our heritage. Bridge Street still retains 15th and 18th century houses. It is preposterous to develop around this area of the town. Hitchin radiates from the Market Place (Planning Ref: H/m02. H/m03) with buildings dating back to the 15th century. The area around St. Mary's and the Churchgate is a unique, historical and attractive area and the already bustling town square cannot accommodate more residents and traffic. Hitchin market dates back as far 1268 and is popular and well renowned. Your current plans would demolish the current site in the centre of town where it should rightfully be. We cannot build any more housing developments in the charming historical town of Hitchin and must protect the surrounding villages and greenbelt areas.

LDF/7272 8 Borner Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Comment Representation: This open space near the Cheshire Home provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, gold finches fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. This habitat should be protected not used for housing development. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. The area of the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/7689 8 Borner Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Comment Representation: This open space near the Cheshire Home provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, gold finches fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. This habitat should be protected not used for housing development. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. The area of the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/7760 12 Pitcairn Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Comment Representation: Should be left as open space especially in light of development West of Hitchin.

LDF/7793 6 Prutton Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Object Representation: This open space near the Cheshire Home provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, gold finches fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. This habitat should be protected not used for housing development. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/8021 5 Porter Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Object Representation: This open space near the Cheshire Home provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, gold finches fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. This habitat should be protected not used for housing development. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/8053 7 Eayrs Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Comment Representation: This is greenbelt land and so should not be included as a priority 2 site. The site provides recreation space which is not in plentiful supply in Hitchin. Also, the road infrastructure doesn't support additional dwellings in this part of the town. This comment applies equally to sites H/r/3- H/r25 and H/r14. All of these sites would encroach on the well-defined urban edge of Hitchin as would sites 098 and 110;

LDF/8109 7 Chater Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Comment Representation: The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley.

LDF/8171 5 Prutton Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Object Representation: This open space near the Cheshire Home provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, gold finches fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. This habitat should be protected not used for housing development. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/8325 5 Young Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Object Representation: This open space near the Cheshire Home provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, gold finches fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. This habitat should be protected not used for housing development. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

LDF/8533 11 Keep Hitchin Special Document Section: Ref. H/r25 Land at junction of Grays Lane and Lucas Lane Object Representation: Sites H/r14, H/r24, H/r25 and H/r30 all breach the clearly defined western edge of Hitchin and damage the greenbelt. All face onto unadopted roads (Lucas Lane and Crow Furlong) which are wholly unsuited to increased traffic and generally not wide enough for adoption. KHS also understands that the current owners would resist adoption (but no survey is known). KHS assumes that the costs of adoption would only be viable if all sites contributed which seems unlikely.

Site H/r25 is effectively landlocked unless added to West of Hitchin. Associated development of the mobile homes park does not seem to be proposed and even if permitted, access down Victoria Street would be unsuitable for the same reasons as for Site H/r24.

Sites H/r14, H/r24, H/r25 and H/r30 should all be refused.

Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/7760 8 Pitcairn Document Section: Ref. H/r28 Goods Yard, Nightingale Road Support Representation: I support development of H/r28.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/0121 7 Keogh Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks, woodpeckers, kingfishers and owls. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0121 10 Keogh Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: Development of H/r14 and H/r30 would lead to increased levels of congestion on the Bedford Road (A600) and A602/A505 roads. Rush hour traffic is already extensive any minor traffic incident in hitchin lends to major delays on these roads. A significant relief road is required if the town is expanded further.

LDF/0229 13 Crouch Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation:

This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0249 22 Foster Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches,

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0283 12 Little Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0336 14 Thrussell Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: Both green belt. very poor access with oughten head way traffic lights already heavily congested. Narrow victorian roads and narrow paths which are the main routes for children walking to school, and wheelchairs regularly using the area. Intrusion beyond ridge line into open countryside damaging to openness and views.

LDF/0349 23 Borner Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: 1. This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. Such natural beauty and habitat for an abundance of wildlife should be protected not used for housing development. 2. Access to this field is highly problematic in that it is bounded on one side by an ancient bridleway unsuitable for motor vehicles and hedgerows on all other sides. Should an access point be created there is still the major problem of additional traffic having to filter through the pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access along Lucas Lane is equally problematic because it is an unadopted, unmade lane/track. 3. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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LDF/0402 12 Deuchar Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0404 17 Lowry Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane

Representation:

LDF/0407 21 Collins Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0429 27 Heymans Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0445 9 Rooney Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. Such natural beauty and habitat for an abundance of wildlife should be protected not used for housing development. Access to this field is highly problematic in that it is bounded on one side by an ancient bridleway unsuitable for motor vehicles and hedgerows on all other sides. Should an access point be created there is still the major problem of additional traffic having to filter through the pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access along Lucas Lane is equally problematic because it is an unadopted, unmade lane/track. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0460 12 Rooney Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. Such natural beauty and habitat for an abundance of wildlife should be protected not used for housing development. Access to this field is highly problematic in that it is bounded on one side by an ancient bridleway unsuitable for motor vehicles and hedgerows on all other sides. Should an access point be created there is still the major problem of additional traffic having to filter through the pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access along Lucas Lane is equally problematic because it is an unadopted, unmade lane/track. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0473 18 Stringer Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0477 11 Pond Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0499 8 Baldwin Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0499 10 Baldwin Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: The proposed developments will destroy the nature of Hitchin. We moved here 27 years ago thinking that it was ideal. Large scale developments which emprise upon the green belt land around oughton head and its surrounding hill lines are not acceptable in any way. You will make Hitchin inton a concrete jungle.

LDF/0510 16 Mitchell

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0512 20 Langley Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks, and others which have declined nationally. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0514 16 Campbell Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0515 13 Campbell Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0517 7 Hobbs Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0535 20 Noyce Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0564 11 Else Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0572 20 Davies Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. Also red kites have regularly been seen. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0573 19 Davies Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Way junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0598 7 Spendlove Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: I moved back to Hitchin only 7 years ago as Hitchin is a pleasant, market town, with a great mixture of town and countryside.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent My initial comments relate to developments H/r30 & H/r24. I moved to Westbury Close, partially due to the proximity to town, but mainly because of the accessibility to Oughtonhead Common and the surrounding countryside. Westbury Close is a very pleasant and close community consisting of families, single people and couples of all ages. We enjoyed an amazing Street Party in celebration of the queens jubilee, which included residents of Westbury Close, Lower Innings, Friday Furlong & Spellbrooke, and we hope to be able to plan more in the future. It is a lovely cul-de- sac and the last thing that is needed or wanted is to turn it into an access road to a new housing estate. There are already cars parked on the road at all times of the day and I feel that if it became an access road it would become extremely dangerous. These thoughts also apply to Lower Innings, which is apparently another option to use as access to H/r30. I personally do not believe the Oughtonhead area of town has the infrastructure to cope with any further housing to what is already here. The journey out of Redhill Road and Oughtonhead Way are hugely congested in the mornings and evenings and cannot cope with additional traffic. Driving up and down Oughtonhead Way at the best of times is extremely hazardous due to narrowness of the road and the amount of traffic already trying to use it. Redhill Road is massively congested most of the time during the day with residents using the shops at the bottom. I have lost count of how many accidents and near misses I have witnessed on both of these roads. Regarding the possibility of building on the greenbelt area to the South West of Hitchin (Charlton etc.) I also hugely oppose this. This greenbelt area has huge amounts of wildlife and is enjoyed by myself and many more for walking and cycling. I also do not feel that Hitchin as a town has the infrastructure to be able to cope with housing in the numbers being suggested. All of the roads in and out of Hitchin during rush hour (to Luton, Bedford, Stevenage, Letchworth etc.) are already hugely congested and the amount of time needed to travel to and from work is double as needed any other time. The trains from Hitchin to London are hugely crowded between 7 am and 10am with standing room only on the majority of the trains, and the same returning in the evening. The roads around the train station especially in the evenings are regularly at a standstill due to the number of commuters trying to exit the station merging with the huge amount of traffic travelling between Hitchin and Letchworth. Please reconsider any options of building these huge numbers of housing around Hitchin. If housing is needed to deal with the expansion of Stevenage I believe that it should be within Stevenage and not in the villages around Hitchin

LDF/0603 7 Thomas Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0626 7 Plum Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0677 15 Fowler Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0685 12 Underhill Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0697 15 Angus Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: We support initiatives that support our green spaces such as parks, sports fields, communal gardens - as well as footpaths and bridleways used for recreational purposes. Many adults use walks around the area, some with children and dogs which can be very educational for them . We also see many joggers using the bridle paths This would deprive them of many of the activities that they have taken for granted up to now. That is without the use of the cricket pitch and other sports that take part in the area. The areas H/r24 and H/r30 are of particular importance for us, the people of Westbury Close and the surrounding area, as most like us came here for the quietness that so many people that visit remark about. It is a good area to raise children safely. This will also spoil the character of the town itself. and the lives of many people who live in the

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent surrounding area. The thought of 8,000 homes on the outskirts of Hitchin makes me shudder. If I had wanted to live in a very large town or a city, I wouldn't have come to Hitchin. Thinking of how much agricultural land that will be lost also is mind boggling when we are in need of as much greenbelt as possible

LDF/0702 13 Leech Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0763 12 Saldanha Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: 1. This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. Such natural beauty and habitat for an abundance of wildlife should be protected not used for housing development. 2. Access to this field is highly problematic in that it is bounded on one side by an ancient bridleway unsuitable for motor vehicles and hedgerows on all other sides. Should an access point be created there is still the major problem of additional traffic having to filter through the pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access along Lucas Lane is equally problematic because it is an unadopted, unmade lane/track. 3. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0796 12 Clark Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0800 11 Hook Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0801 12 Wakefield Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0819 3 Ashby Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: I am particularly concerned about the proposal to build homes on the site H/r 30. The site cannot currently be accessed and so the developer is attempting to buy neighbours front gardens in Westbury Close to gain access. Westbury Close is a quiet residential road which has become popular with families with young children. The road has 2 significant blind bends which would make any increase in traffic very dangerous. Where the developer would like to gain access at the end of westbury close any potential access road would become almost circular with really dangerous visibility for motorists, pedestrians and children. I therefore object strongly to site H/r 30 being considered as a site for housing. It would also have a major impact on a key interchange in Hitchin where Redhill Road meets Bedford Road. At rush hour Redhill Road already backs up. If H/r 30 were to go ahead the Westmill estate would be grid locked.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/0860 17 De Ste Croix Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0925 16 Cannon Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. Such natural beauty and habitat for an abundance of wildlife should be protected not used for housing development. Access to this field is highly problematic in that it is bounded on one side by an ancient bridleway unsuitable for motor vehicles and hedgerows on all other sides. Should an access point be created there is still the major problem of additional traffic having to filter through the pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access along Lucas Lane is equally problematic because it is an unadopted, unmade lane/track. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape. The site at Hitchin Hospital is likely to be developed for residential houses/flats ¿being a brown field site this is a much more suitable location for any housing development rather than a sports field/greenbelt opposite Lucas Lane.

LDF/0926 16 Cannon Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. Such natural beauty and habitat for an abundance of wildlife should be protected not used for housing development. Access to this field is highly problematic in that it is bounded on one side by an ancient bridleway unsuitable for motor vehicles and hedgerows on all other sides. Should an access point be created there is still the major problem of additional traffic having to filter through the pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access along Lucas Lane is equally problematic because it is an unadopted, unmade lane/track. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape. The site at Hitchin Hospital is likely to be developed for residential houses/flats ¿being a brown field site this is a much more suitable location for any housing development rather than a sports field/greenbelt opposite Lucas Lane.

LDF/0932 9 Day Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0935 24 Grennell Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0936 14 Clark Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0946 17 Gow Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/0999 29 Saldanha Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: H/r 30 Oughtonhead Lane (Worbeys Field) This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. Such natural beauty and habitat for an abundance of wildlife should be protected not used for housing development. Access to this field is highly problematic in that it is bounded on one side by an ancient bridleway unsuitable for motor vehicles and hedgerows on all other sides. Should an access point be created there is still the major problem of additional traffic having to filter through the pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access along Lucas Lane is equally problematic because it is an unadopted, unmade lane/track. The urban edge comment as H/r 24 applies.

LDF/1769 8 Maguire Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/2198 9 Sadler Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/2550 7 Sydenham Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/3008 2 Day Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: It appears that once again the fields at the end of Westbury Close and Lower Innings, Hitchin (H/r30) (N.H.D.C. Housing Application Plan 2013) have been identified as a potential site for housing. This is not the first time that this land has been up for development and the problems of access have not changed. All traffic would have to come through Westbury Close, which is at present a quite cul de sac with a large number of cars parked on either side of the road, making it unsuitable for through traffic. Also this traffic would have to cross Oughtonhead Lane which is a footpath (track) that is used by children to get to school, so safety would be an issue. I understand that the football pitches by Lucas Lane H/r24 are also under threat, at a time when government are encouraging children to get out and be active there will soon be nowhere left for them to be active and safe. It is a lovely sound to hear them playing and enjoying football instead of sitting in front of a games console or TV, they need open spaces!

LDF/3042 15 Wray Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/3089 12 Hughes Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/3214 13 West Hitchin Action Group Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. Developing this site would inevitably lead to more car transportation as it is nowhere near the station or main bus routes. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape. The Cheshire Home planning application was only, finally, granted in 2002 by the Planning Inspectorate 'because very special circumstances exist' i.e. the provision for local people under the 'Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act (1970). It had to be single storey and the area had to be sensitively planted to minimise the effect on the surrounding landscape. Concern was voiced that development could set a precedent for development in the vicinity but it was stated that 'The particular circumstances of this case could be readily distinguished from other more general proposals.'

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/3330 11 Swainston Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/3365 11 Catchpole Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation:

This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/3401 12 Jordan Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/3507 10 Clabburn Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/3552 15 Lawther Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/3554 16 Barley Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/3560 6 Sidey

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: Apart from the impact on the green belt, Westbury close area has roads only suitable for the estate traffic and in my opinon would be dangerous with through traffic.Also could end up as a rat run through to the west side of Hitchin.

LDF/3563 15 Maguire Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/3566 15 Morgan Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/3570 15 Clark Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. Printed: 28/06/2013 09:12:56 Representations for Housing Options Growth Levels and Locations 2011-2031

Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/3574 16 Clark Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/3582 12 Graham Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: 1. This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. Such natural beauty and habitat for an abundance of wildlife should be protected not used for housing development. 2. Access to this field is highly problematic in that it is bounded on one side by an ancient bridleway unsuitable for motor vehicles and hedgerows on all other sides. Should an access point be created there is still the major problem of additional traffic having to filter through the pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access along Lucas Lane is equally problematic because it is an unadopted, unmade lane/track. 3. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape

LDF/3587 11 Dann Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/3617 15 Barley Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/3647 11 Steel Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/3700 11 Harrison Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/3710 4 Armstrong Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/4242 1 Hopwood Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: I am opposed in principle to any development on greenfield sites around Hitchin for the following reasons: (i) the Hitchin development targets for residential dwellings are unfairly high and disproportionate to the rest of North Herts, (ii) there are more than enough brownfield sites to fulfil Hitchin's true additional housing needs and (iii) unnecessary greenfield development goes against North Herts District Council's own Healthy Community Policy for preserving green spaces, sports facilities, and reducing congestion and travel. I oppose this site in particular because: (i) this site has considerable access problems as all existing residential roads already suffer from congestion problems, (ii) if this site is developed in conjunction with the adjacent sports field as proposed, then the impact on existing sporting activity would be considerable and against North Herts' own policy on preserving such recreational facilities and (iii) the original sensitivity and capacity analysis was flawed by not comparing this site with other (subsequently discounted sites) on an area weighted basis nor was this plot classified as a 'green wedge' with the enhanced green belt status that would have bestowed.

LDF/4760 6 Atkins Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/4761 10 Walton Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/4781 7 Hammacott Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/4786 7 Georgiou Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/4987 11 Hamilton

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5000 9 Machen Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5032 11 Grimes Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5033 10 Grimes Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5036 11 Pickett Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5132 6 Street Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5197 7 Lacey Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5234 8 Hughes Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5447 9 Worley Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5543 7 Stewart Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5574 7 Dodds Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5648 10 Maylin Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5691 10 Deuchar Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5724 9 Budge Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5741 10 Hamilton Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5803 10 Houston Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5828 10 Davies Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5899 10 Burstow Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5903 10 Wise Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5905 10 Lesnick Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5907 10 Schuster Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5908 10 Williams Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/5937 6 Brooker Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5947 7 Walker Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5955 7 Burrows Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5957 11 Underhill

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5990 10 John Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/5999 9 Davies Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/6009 6 Cooper Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/6055 12 Ransome Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open countryside and Oughtonhead Common. Any development here would damage its great natural biodiversity, wildlife and bird life.

Access to this area west of Hitchin has always been limited and any development here would prove intrusive in the landscape and damage the extensive views across the valley.

LDF/6114 10 Hughes Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/6190 10 Walker Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/6220 12 Morgan Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/6408 33 Chismon Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/6555 10 Davies Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/6569 10 Whates Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/6596 11 Harris Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/6610 10 Lea Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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LDF/6645 11 Hook Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/6664 10 Barley Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/6737 10 Webb Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/6791 10 Card Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7060 7 Mann Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7076 9 Chadbourne Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7127 8 Millbank

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7246 6 Little Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7272 6 Borner Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: 1. This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. Such natural beauty and habitat for an abundance of wildlife should be protected not used for housing development. 2. Access to this field is highly problematic in that it is bounded on one side by an ancient bridleway unsuitable for motor vehicles and hedgerows on all other sides. Should an access point be created there is still the major problem of additional traffic having to filter through the pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access along Lucas Lane is equally problematic because it is an unadopted, unmade lane/track. 3. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7277 6 McCann

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7294 6 Banham Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. Such natural beauty and habitat for an abundance of wildlife should be protected not used for housing development. Access to this field is highly problematic in that it is bounded on one side by an ancient bridleway unsuitable for motor vehicles and hedgerows on all other sides. Should an access point be created there is still the major problem of additional traffic having to filter through the pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access along Lucas Lane is equally problematic because it is an unadopted, unmade lane/track. Access via Westbury Close and/or Lower Innings is also inappropriate as these roads are not intended for an increase in traffic volume and would also increase capacity on Redhill Road a junction already under significant pressure. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7297 9 Shaw Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7328 1 Hopwood

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: I am opposed in principle to any development on greenfield sites around Hitchin for the following reasons: (i) the Hitchin development targets for residential dwellings are unfairly high and disproportionate to the rest of North Herts, (ii) there are more than enough brownfield sites to fulfil Hitchin's true additional housing needs and (iii) unnecessary greenfield development goes against North Herts District Council's own Healthy Community Policy for preserving green spaces, sports facilities, and reducing congestion and travel. I oppose this site in particular because: (i) this site has considerable access problems as all existing residential roads already suffer from congestion problems, (ii) if this site is developed in conjunction with the adjacent sports field as proposed, then the impact on existing sporting activity would be considerable and against North Herts' own policy on preserving such recreational facilities and (iii) the original sensitivity and capacity analysis was flawed by not comparing this site with other (subsequently discounted sites) on an area weighted basis nor was this plot classified as a 'green wedge' with the enhanced green belt status that would have bestowed.

LDF/7329 1 Ayers Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: I am opposed in principle to any development on greenfield sites around Hitchin for the following reasons: (i) the Hitchin development targets for residential dwellings are unfairly high and disproportionate to the rest of North Herts, (ii) there are more than enough brownfield sites to fulfil Hitchin's true additional housing needs and (iii) unnecessary greenfield development goes against North Herts District Council's own Healthy Community Policy for preserving green spaces, sports facilities, and reducing congestion and travel. I oppose this site in particular because: (i) this site has considerable access problems as all existing residential roads already suffer from congestion problems, (ii) if this site is developed in conjunction with the adjacent sports field as proposed, then the impact on existing sporting activity would be considerable and against North Herts' own policy on preserving such recreational facilities and (iii) the original sensitivity and capacity analysis was flawed by not comparing this site with other (subsequently discounted sites) on an area weighted basis nor was this plot classified as a 'green wedge' with the enhanced green belt status that would have bestowed.

LDF/7330 1 Ayers Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: I am opposed in principle to any development on greenfield sites around Hitchin for the following reasons: (i) the Hitchin development targets for residential dwellings are unfairly high and disproportionate to the rest of North Herts, (ii) there are more than enough brownfield sites to fulfil Hitchin's true additional housing needs and (iii) unnecessary greenfield development goes against North Herts District Council's own Healthy Community Policy for preserving green spaces, sports facilities, and reducing congestion and travel. I oppose this site in particular because: (i) this site has considerable access problems as all existing residential roads already suffer from congestion problems, (ii) if this site is developed in conjunction with the adjacent sports field as proposed, then the impact on existing sporting activity would be considerable and against North Herts' own policy on preserving such recreational facilities and (iii) the original sensitivity and capacity analysis was flawed by not comparing this site with other (subsequently discounted sites) on an area weighted basis nor was this plot classified as a 'green wedge' with the enhanced green belt status that would have bestowed.

LDF/7331 1 Spencer Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: I am opposed in principle to any development on greenfield sites around Hitchin for the following reasons: (i) the Hitchin development targets for residential dwellings are unfairly high and disproportionate to the rest of North Herts, (ii) there are more than enough brownfield sites to fulfil Hitchin's true additional housing needs and (iii) unnecessary Printed: 28/06/2013 09:12:56 Representations for Housing Options Growth Levels and Locations 2011-2031

Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent greenfield development goes against North Herts District Council's own Healthy Community Policy for preserving green spaces, sports facilities, and reducing congestion and travel. I oppose this site in particular because: (i) this site has considerable access problems as all existing residential roads already suffer from congestion problems, (ii) if this site is developed in conjunction with the adjacent sports field as proposed, then the impact on existing sporting activity would be considerable and against North Herts' own policy on preserving such recreational facilities and (iii) the original sensitivity and capacity analysis was flawed by not comparing this site with other (subsequently discounted sites) on an area weighted basis nor was this plot classified as a 'green wedge' with the enhanced green belt status that would have bestowed.

LDF/7333 7 Fossey Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7334 7 Fossey Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7346 7 Williams Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7381 1 Hogg and Hickton Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: We are writing with regards to the housing options put forward by yourselves to potentially build on the land south of Oughtonhead Lane, Hitchin (Housing Options Part 3 - H/r30).

We moved to Westbury Close in July 2012 and one of the main attractions of the culdesac was the fact it wasn't a main road/through route for any traffic and that we have immediate access to the fields.

If the land marked as H/r30 was developed for housing it would cause our culdesac to change dramatically, creating a ridiculous amount of disruption during the construction process and also the influx of traffic that would result from it, essentially removing all of the appeal of moving here in the first place.

LDF/7511 1 Parker Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: I am a resident of Westbury close & have been for 30 years. The access to the Westmill estate is already congested around the Redhill road shops with double parking making it even more congested. To add even more people trying to navigate this bottleneck could easily result in serious accidents. The Children attending Westmill school would also be placed in more danger from increased traffic flow. New housing should be planned with clear safe access to major roads not added to already over subscribed estates placing existing residents in increased danger.

LDF/7518 7 Smead Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7534 6 Cant

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7540 2 Trulock Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: My girlfriend and I moved to the Westmill area of Hitchin about 7 years ago and were pleased to find a suitably priced house in a cul de sac within walking distance of the excellent town centre, and a nearby meadow leading onto the Oughtonhead nature reserve. We are now aware that the meadow and fields we enjoy in all seasons are under threat and strongly disagree with the proposed dwellings on both H/r 24 and H/r 30. My initial concern is of vehicular access to H/r 30 coming through road in which we live, and intend to stay in, and the increase of traffic during and after the construction, and also the number of proposed dwellings that would be squeezed onto such a site. I do not feel that the roads around this area including Redhill road shops can support an increase in numbers of which are being proposed. In addition to my objection to the above sites, the building of housing on the possible strategic sites on greenbelt land around Hitchin would have disasterous effects on the wildlife and ridiculously overexpand and therefore ruin what I believe to be one of the nicest towns in the home counties. I strongly object to these possible sites. I am aware of the need for more housing in the area but not to the detriment of the countryside and the area that the residents support and love.

LDF/7566 1 Wedgewood Builders & Developers Southern Ltd Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Support Representation: I am glad to confirm our access for this site has now been put in place. We are pleased to re affirm our offering of this site for development and we have successfully obtained an excellant access. We've looked at various options for access taking into account :- Traffic flow Current on street parking Suitable roads conducive for access Our views for access were obtained through direct dialogue with Hertfordshire Highways and our Highways consultant and their report that has resulted from these consultations. We will be able to forward you more specific details showing the access and why this is the most appropriate route chosen towards the end of May 2013 as requested previously.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/7579 6 Byrne Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7580 6 Byrne Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7581 6 Pearce Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7582 6 Pearce

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7676 7 Reynolds Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7682 6 Willmott Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7684 6 Brown Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape. We definitely agree with all these points. If you must develop and build some homes around Hitchin, North of Letchworth would be best. We definitely need a better road system between hitchin and letchworth. They are building a flyover for the train, why not a road flyover.

LDF/7689 6 Borner Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7690 6 Gulliver Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7691 6 Maddison Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7692 6 Maddison Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7696 6 McCann Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7697 6 Arend Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7760 13 Pitcairn Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: Should be left as open space especially in light of development West of Hitchin.

LDF/7779 1 Earl Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7780 7 Young Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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LDF/7781 7 Harris Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7782 1 Williams Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/7793 7 Prutton Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. Such natural beauty and habitat for an abundance of wildlife should be protected not used for housing development. Access to this field is highly problematic in that it is bounded on one side by an ancient bridleway unsuitable for motor vehicles and hedgerows on all other sides. Should an access point be created there is still the major problem of additional traffic having to filter through the pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access along Lucas Lane is equally problematic because it is an unadopted, unmade lane/track. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/7954 7 Dear Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8013 1 Pegg Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: I moved to this house 6 1/2 years ago because of the peacefulness of the area, if these houses are to built that would surely not be the case anymore. The views over Oughtonhead Common are beautiful and would be sorely missed. The wildlife, including rare birds would also be disturbed, that in itself would be totally unacceptable. Assuming there are to be 6 - 7K homes to be built, with the possibility of 2 - 3K children of school age, what are the plans for the infrastructure of primary/secondary schools, shops, doctors, sewage for this amount? Traffic - where are the access roads going to be? How will the roads in and around the area of Hitchin be able to deal with possibly an extra 12K cars. The playing field is one area where people can walk their dogs, have family time, socialize, ride bikes, play football and other ball games. The beauty of the area needs to take presidence. There are not enough areas like this already, we need to keep it as it is. LEAVE IT ALONE PLEASE.

LDF/8021 6 Porter Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. Such natural beauty and habitat for an abundance of wildlife should be protected not used for housing development. Access to this field is highly problematic in that it is bounded on one side by an ancient bridleway unsuitable for motor vehicles and hedgerows on all other sides. Should an access point be created there is still the major problem of additional traffic having to filter through the pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access along Lucas Lane is equally problematic because it is an unadopted, unmade lane/track. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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LDF/8045 6 Press Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8046 7 Machen Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8053 6 Eayrs Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This is greenbelt land and so should not be included as a priority 2 site. The site provides recreation space which is not in plentiful supply in Hitchin. Also, the road infrastructure doesn't support additional dwellings in this part of the town. This comment applies equally to sites H/r/3- H/r25 and H/r14. All of these sites would encroach on the well-defined urban edge of Hitchin as would sites 098 and 110;

LDF/8107 6 Risby Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8108 6 Barry Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8109 9 Chater Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8111 6 Ward Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8112 6 Fulton Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8113 6 Ward Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape. I live in the Oughtonhead area. Already traffic is difficult getting up and down Oughtonhead Way. I often have to reverse to let traffic pass. There are so many parked cars, the road is very congested. It is particularly bad when traffic such as lorries and dustbin carts try to get up Oughtonhead Way. People park their cars gere and then walk into work in the Hitchin town centre. Very bad access in snow and icy conditions.

LDF/8118 6 Johannessen Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8124 6 Stephens Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation:

This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape. Contrary to NPPF 9.81 and 8.74- recreational land hedgerows would be damaged or removed.

LDF/8125 6 Parsons Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape. My objectons to the developments in H/r24 H/r14 and H/r30 are very strongly held and largely based on the environmental and aestehic damage they will cause and the consequent negative impact on the quality of life of local residents.

LDF/8129 6 Ashby Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8131 6 Ashby Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8138 8 Winter Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8139 8 Winter Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8143 6 Plant Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8145 6 Ivanoski-Nichol Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8170 6 Pickett Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8171 6 Prutton Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane

Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. Such natural beauty and habitat for an abundance of wildlife should be protected not used for housing development. Access to this field is highly problematic in that it is bounded on one side by an ancient bridleway unsuitable for motor vehicles and hedgerows on all other sides. Should an access point be created there is still the major problem of additional traffic having to filter through the pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access along Lucas Lane is equally problematic because it is an unadopted, unmade lane/track. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8183 6 Knowles Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8200 6 Fowler Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches,

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8201 6 Duncan Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8202 6 Duncan Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

Areas H/r24 H/r30 & H/r14 are all in rural areas on the outskirts of the town, any expansion here or on other rural sites would irrevocably change the nature of Hitchin as a market town. Any new builds on these sites is at odds with the fact that many new builds within the town still stand empty and unsold.

LDF/8213 6 Wilcockson Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8216 6 Lampard Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8217 6 Passmore Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8223 6 Cowie Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8224 6 Lawther Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8227 6 James Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8230 6 Georgiou Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8273 5 Wilcockson Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8303 1 Thomas Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This site provides pedestrian access to the oughtonhead nature reserve and this access would be ruined. Furthermore the increased traffic in Redhill road and then Westbury Close would greatly affect the area. I understand that you need to build more houses but i believe other sites highlighted in your proposal would have less impact on the environment and residents.

LDF/8312 7 Burstow Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8312 9 Burstow Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: Your habitat survey identified Oughtonhead area as sensitive to development. Development would run last of wild life out of area and destroy one of the last wild area around hitchin. When was the last time NHDC or HCC protected any of our dwindling ecosystems? Protect the remnants of our wild area.

LDF/8322 7 Cooper Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8325 6 Young Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. Such natural beauty and habitat for an abundance of wildlife should be protected not used for housing development. Access to this field is highly problematic in that it is bounded on one side by an ancient bridleway unsuitable for motor vehicles and hedgerows on all other sides. Should an access point be created there is still the major problem of additional traffic having to filter through the pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access along Lucas Lane is equally problematic because it is an unadopted, unmade lane/track. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8386 6 Johnstone Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8531 5 Childs Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks.

The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8533 12 Keep Hitchin Special Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: Sites H/r14, H/r24, H/r25 and H/r30 all breach the clearly defined western edge of Hitchin and damage the greenbelt. All face onto unadopted roads (Lucas Lane and Crow Furlong) which are wholly unsuited to increased traffic and generally not wide enough for adoption. KHS also understands that the current owners would resist adoption (but no survey is known). KHS assumes that the costs of adoption would only be viable if all sites contributed which seems unlikely.

Sites H/r14, H/r24, H/r25 and H/r30 should all be refused.

LDF/8535 5 Childs Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8551 6 Garrod Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8552 6 Moore Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8553 6 Morgan Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8554 5 Marshall

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8600 6 Moore Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8707 6 Cox Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8709 6 Cooke Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8710 6 Taffel Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8721 6 Luck Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8722 6 Saville Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8723 6 Luck Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8724 6 Deboise Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8725 6 Saville Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8726 6 Smith Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8727 6 Bone Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8728 6 Simpson Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8729 6 Hartley Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8730 6 Bone Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8731 6 Day Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8732 6 Saunders Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8733 5 Woodcock Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8734 6 Doe Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8735 6 Lambert Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8736 6 Smith Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8737 6 Smith Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8738 6 Hester Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8739 6 Underhill Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8741 6 Lucock Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8742 6 Heads

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8743 6 Hook Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8744 6 Martin Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8745 6 Minter Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8746 6 Massie Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8747 6 MacSweeney Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8748 6 Hester Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation:

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This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8749 6 Heads Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8750 6 Beardsley Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8751 6 Haywood Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8752 6 Rawson Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8753 6 Radmall Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8754 6 Lucock Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8755 6 Lucock Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8756 6 Rawson Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8757 6 Starkey Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8759 6 Gulliver Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8766 6 Peters Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8767 7 Gilson Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8768 6 Hathaway Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8769 6 Thompson Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8770 7 Hornby Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8771 6 Nourse Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8775 7 Muche Latta Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8777 6 Redd Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8777 8 Redd Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: The area around Oughtonhead is a core part of Hitchin's rural character. The green belt is essential to status of a rural town and is the only thing that stops us becoming a suburb of London.

LDF/8778 6 Rouget Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8779 6 Oughton Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8780 6 Barton Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8781 6 Lucock Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8782 7 Huckett Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8783 7 Carpenter Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8785 6 Bevan Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8786 6 Mitchell Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8787 6 Cave Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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LDF/8788 6 Flower Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation:

This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8789 6 Eva Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8790 6 Harrison-Webb Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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LDF/8791 6 Blazekovic Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8792 6 Brown Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8793 6 Garner Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8794 6 Garner Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8795 6 Lampard Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8796 6 Bond Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8797 6 Boyd-Bell

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8798 6 Mitchell Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8799 6 Ketcher Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8801 6 Godfrey Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8803 6 Looker Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8804 7 Anderson Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation:

LDF/8811 5 Plum Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8813 2 Cooke Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8816 5 Smith Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8823 2 Swan Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8824 5 Street Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8827 3 Wainwright Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8828 2 Lucock Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8829 2 Stubbins

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8830 5 Stubbins Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8831 2 Bowe Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8832 5 Catchpole Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8833 2 Worbey Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8835 2 Mace Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8836 5 Dunne Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8837 3 Robinson Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8838 5 Mulley Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8839 2 Mulley Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8840 2 Lesnick Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8841 6 Mudie Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8845 6 Wilson Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8847 6 Meek Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8848 6 Stevenson Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8849 6 Kirbyshire Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8850 6 Dean Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8852 6 Finch Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8853 6 Morgan Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8855 6 Drew Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8856 6 Baker Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8857 6 Burns Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8858 6 Day Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8859 6 Princeton Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8861 6 Kedge Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8863 6 Dear

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8865 6 Sumner Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8866 6 John Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8869 2 Mills Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8870 5 Daen Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8876 1 Swainston Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8877 6 Hammacott Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8889 1 Webb Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8890 6 Webb Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8891 1 Richardson Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8892 6 Palmer Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8893 1 Skinner Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8894 6 Brackin Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8895 1 Brackin Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8900 2 Webb Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8902 5 Deamer Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8903 2 Haigh Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8905 6 More Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8914 6 Thomas Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8915 6 Thomas Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8916 6 Crouch Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8918 6 Appleton Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8919 6 Bishop Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8938 1 Dell'Aquila Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8939 2 Brooke Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8941 6 Chismon

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8942 1 Plain Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8944 6 Surrey Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8945 6 Harrison Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8946 3 Hathaway Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8953 3 Homan-Smith Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8954 6 Valentim Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8955 1 Jacobson Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8956 6 Dufou Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8959 2 Howell Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8962 6 Starkey Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8963 1 Macsweeney Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8964 1 McGill Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8966 6 Jones Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8967 1 Ireland Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8969 6 Morley Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8970 6 Thompson Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8971 6 Slade Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8972 6 Thompson Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8973 6 Conetta Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8974 6 Hanna Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8975 6 Masters Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8979 6 Boag Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8980 5 Appleton Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8981 6 Howe Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8982 6 Masters

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8983 6 Roberts Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8984 6 Piper Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8985 6 Piper Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8986 6 Crouch Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8987 6 Woodbridge Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8989 6 Wilson Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation:

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8990 6 Russell Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/8991 6 Bishop Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Comment Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/9004 6 Gruca-McGill Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/9005 1 Harrican Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/9006 6 Fell-Goron Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/9007 3 Whan Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/9010 2 Newcombe Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

LDF/9011 6 Occupier Document Section: Ref. H/r30 Land south of Oughtonhead Lane Object Representation: This open space provides access to open country and to Oughtonhead Common, and has paths that are used regularly by local walkers, dog owners, and wildlife enthusiasts. The closeness of the Common to the land west of Lucas Lane provides it with great natural biodiversity. The birds seen regularly here include long tail tits, goldfinches, fieldfares, cuckoos and sparrowhawks. The area to the west of Hitchin has always had limited road access, with a pinch point at the Oughtonhead Road junction with the Bedford Road. Access through Crow Furlong is equally problematic because of the unsafe junction with the Pirton Road. Lucas Lane is an unadopted, unmade lane/track affording very limited access. The urban edge of Hitchin is currently well defined, situated on higher ground and generally integrated with the landscape with tree and hedge planting including rural green lanes such as Lucas Lane, Crow Furlong and Oughtonhead Lane. Any extension of this urban edge would damage the topography and the extensive views to the opposite valley. Any further woodland cover for future settlement edge integration would be unlikely to be appropriate in this largely open chalk landscape.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/8712 1 Cave (Power of Attorney - Site 43) Document Section: Ref. H/r43 Land off The Aspens, r/o 46 Wymondley Road Support Representation: I have to write on lined paper, as ("God Willing") I will be 100 years on 18.9.2013. Having lived in/at Downlands, since 1946 with our family, now sadly but content to be living on my own here, I am naturally very interested in all the changes and conditions for the future of my home. Due to a childhood R.T.A in 1923 and OLD age! physical disabilities; (A.M.D - hearing aid - wheelchair enablement etc) I am unable to attend to these affairs myself. But our remaining son Peter has Power of Attorney to deal with things for me: I will enclose his title and address etc (God bless him and help him and Gillian his wife). (P.S. I have 22 Great Grandchildren, so far! but rarely see any them or have visitors) - Madeline C Cave.

Email Received from Gillian Cave 02/05/2013 In reply to your letter of 24th April 2013 (ref LP1), I wish to confirm that any correspondence regarding Dowlands, 44 Wymondley Road, Hitchin or site reference H/r43 should now be sent to me as my mother will be 100 years old in September and unfortunately my brother Jeremy died in September 2012. I would also confirm that the site reference H/r43 will probably be available for development by 2016.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/2982 6 Haynes Document Section: Ref. H/r45a Top Field, Fishponds Road (west) Comment Representation: Firstly, I agree that more dwellings need to be built (I have children and I'd like them to be able to buy somewhere in the future), but I feel the current proposals suffer from a lack of joined-up thinking. I live in Hitchin so I have divided my comments into Hitchin comments and county-wide comments. HITCHIN Priority 1, 2 and 3 sites I generally support the proposals to build dwellings on all of these sites as they allow for the incremental expansion of the town. In relation to the r45 (top field) site, I don't know why this has been ruled out. It would be a good fit for housing due to it being walking distance to the train station, town centre and schools and would be perfect for family homes given the existing local amenities. I don't think the people of hitchin would object to the football club relocating to an existing greenfield site - they object to the idea of losing that site to another supermarket. Strategic sites The strategic sites for Hitchin are grotesquely out of proportion and suggest a fixation with creating a bypass regardless of the damage to the town itself. I imagine that if you conducted a poll asking whether the people of Hitchin would welcome a bypass linking the A1 with the a505, thereby reducing in ¿ town traffic, the result would probably be positive. However, if that same poll explained that the price for the bypass would be a 50% increase in the size and population of the town, permanently affecting the character of the town, then I expect your poll would show overwhelming opposition to the proposal. The transport appraisal for this site states, almost as an afterthought, that 'internal traffic generated by the new development may increase'. 'May' increase?! Recent newspaper articles (http://www.homesandproperty.co.uk/area_guides/uk_areas/toptwentycommuterstations.html) reveal that sales of rail season tickets for Hitchin are up 30% in the last 5 yrs. That's people like my family, priced out of London, moving to Hitchin to raise a family, 2 people travelling to the station 4 days per week. We're lucky enough to walk to the station, but it's clear the roads creak under the pressure of commuter traffic - I have friends who live towards Stevenage Road and they drive to the station. I would question the competency of anybody who can suggest that increasing a town's population by 50% with the new development in an area which is considered too far to walk to the station as something which 'may' increase internal traffic - it's an absolute certainty and the plans offer no suggestion of how that significant problem would be dealt with. By 2031 Hitchin would need a further bypass... In addition, I understand that between 2001 and 2011 over 60% of the population increase in the four towns was within Hitchin, so it feels like the burden needs to be shared going forward. Finally, I don't know if care homes/retirement flats are taken into account, but they are likely to become more significant with the aging population. Some groups seem to see these developments as a problem, but to a certain extent they are part of the solution. If the elderly are happy to move from family homes to smaller retirement flats then that's good news as it makes family homes available for families and, if built close to the town centre, the elderly don't put pressure on transport but provide town centre businesses with custom through the week when more people are at work. COUNTY I appreciate that anybody objecting to sites can be labelled a 'not in my backyard' type, but if the Government is planning a future based on rail travel, then why not plan in line with that? Last week's papers were even talking about a 'cross rail 2' for London running north-south. I don't know how far north it is intended to run but that has to be considered. In that context, Stevenage would appear the better fit - better rail links than hitchin ( far more trains per hr to London) and a better road network. The strategic site to the west of Stevenage appears to have been through the process before and there are existing objections to it, but for somebody who has lived in the county for 5 yrs if i look on a map, bearing in mind the government's wider rail/ transport objectives, that's exactly where I'd build as it would be both to both rail and major road links. Going further, if this is looked at on a wider level rather than our small county, an expert would probably pick a clear spot between Hitchin and Cambridge/Peterborough and build a new settlement there with associated rail links.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Good luck working out a policy as you don't have an easy job, but it's hard because getting it right can mean thriving towns for inhabitants to enjoy and getting it wrong means permanently blighting them! No pressure.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent LDF/2982 7 Haynes Document Section: Ref. H/r45b Top Field, Fishponds Road (east) Comment Representation: Firstly, I agree that more dwellings need to be built (I have children and I'd like them to be able to buy somewhere in the future), but I feel the current proposals suffer from a lack of joined-up thinking. I live in Hitchin so I have divided my comments into Hitchin comments and county-wide comments. HITCHIN Priority 1, 2 and 3 sites I generally support the proposals to build dwellings on all of these sites as they allow for the incremental expansion of the town. In relation to the r45 (top field) site, I don't know why this has been ruled out. It would be a good fit for housing due to it being walking distance to the train station, town centre and schools and would be perfect for family homes given the existing local amenities. I don't think the people of hitchin would object to the football club relocating to an existing greenfield site - they object to the idea of losing that site to another supermarket. Strategic sites The strategic sites for Hitchin are grotesquely out of proportion and suggest a fixation with creating a bypass regardless of the damage to the town itself. I imagine that if you conducted a poll asking whether the people of Hitchin would welcome a bypass linking the A1 with the a505, thereby reducing in ¿ town traffic, the result would probably be positive. However, if that same poll explained that the price for the bypass would be a 50% increase in the size and population of the town, permanently affecting the character of the town, then I expect your poll would show overwhelming opposition to the proposal. The transport appraisal for this site states, almost as an afterthought, that 'internal traffic generated by the new development may increase'. 'May' increase?! Recent newspaper articles (http://www.homesandproperty.co.uk/area_guides/uk_areas/toptwentycommuterstations.html) reveal that sales of rail season tickets for Hitchin are up 30% in the last 5 yrs. That's people like my family, priced out of London, moving to Hitchin to raise a family, 2 people travelling to the station 4 days per week. We're lucky enough to walk to the station, but it's clear the roads creak under the pressure of commuter traffic - I have friends who live towards Stevenage Road and they drive to the station. I would question the competency of anybody who can suggest that increasing a town's population by 50% with the new development in an area which is considered too far to walk to the station as something which 'may' increase internal traffic - it's an absolute certainty and the plans offer no suggestion of how that significant problem would be dealt with. By 2031 Hitchin would need a further bypass... In addition, I understand that between 2001 and 2011 over 60% of the population increase in the four towns was within Hitchin, so it feels like the burden needs to be shared going forward. Finally, I don't know if care homes/retirement flats are taken into account, but they are likely to become more significant with the aging population. Some groups seem to see these developments as a problem, but to a certain extent they are part of the solution. If the elderly are happy to move from family homes to smaller retirement flats then that's good news as it makes family homes available for families and, if built close to the town centre, the elderly don't put pressure on transport but provide town centre businesses with custom through the week when more people are at work. COUNTY I appreciate that anybody objecting to sites can be labelled a 'not in my backyard' type, but if the Government is planning a future based on rail travel, then why not plan in line with that? Last week's papers were even talking about a 'cross rail 2' for London running north-south. I don't know how far north it is intended to run but that has to be considered. In that context, Stevenage would appear the better fit - better rail links than hitchin ( far more trains per hr to London) and a better road network. The strategic site to the west of Stevenage appears to have been through the process before and there are existing objections to it, but for somebody who has lived in the county for 5 yrs if i look on a map, bearing in mind the government's wider rail/ transport objectives, that's exactly where I'd build as it would be both to both rail and major road links. Going further, if this is looked at on a wider level rather than our small county, an expert would probably pick a clear spot between Hitchin and Cambridge/Peterborough and build a new settlement there with associated rail links.

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Ref. Rep No. Applicant Agent Good luck working out a policy as you don't have an easy job, but it's hard because getting it right can mean thriving towns for inhabitants to enjoy and getting it wrong means permanently blighting them! No pressure.

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