Local plan scoping consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 6903

Received: 28/08/2026

Respondent: Peter Drew

Haughton is a small rural settlement of fewer than 200 residents with limited services, no public transport, no school, shop or community facilities and a ribbon pattern of development along Long Lane, Hall Lane and Ferret Oak Lane. Agriculture, particularly dairy farming, is the principal local industry and provides significant employment, supported by productive farmland and associated agricultural infrastructure. The area also contains Haughton Moss, a Local Wildlife Site and several listed buildings. Infrastructure is limited, with septic tank drainage, variable broadband, narrow rural roads, flooding issues and agricultural traffic. There is a shortage of affordable housing but significant environmental and infrastructure constraints.