Monthly Archives: July 2011

We asked some questions of the Highways Agency about the ‘trunked’ or ‘not trunked’ A49: Q1: ‘We note you have some queries about Herefordshire Council’s Study of Options and their Sustainable Transport Options’ Evidence Base Documents that have informed their … Continue reading →

English Heritage regards it as vital that any new road infrastructure is robustly appraised as to potential impacts on the historic environment, and is paralleled by enhanced public transport provision across the city and wider hinterland…’ ‘With regard to the … Continue reading →

CPRE is seriously concerned about the dangers which the Government’s New Homes Bonus may pose for the countryside.  The scheme, which started in April 2011, gives councils a cash bonus (equivalent to six years’ council tax) for every new home … Continue reading →

‘… the Outer Distributor Road is overkill for the task of removing the extra traffic due to new developments …the road does not appear to be financially viable … journey time saving benefits of around £46.5mn over fifteen years [are] … Continue reading →

The National Trust’s concern relates to the proposed Hereford Relief Road in policy H2.  The Trust’s charitable purpose is to protect places of historic interest and natural beauty for the benefit of the nation.  Our property ownership nearest to Hereford … Continue reading →

      Just to advise you that less than a week after a full council meeting, the Cabinet of Herefordshire Council are going to consider a new preferred Option for Hereford as part of the Local Development Framework on Thursday 28th July 2011 … Continue reading →