I admire your unwavering commitment to the idea that a transport policy that prioritises the least efficient mode of transport might not be the most sensible solution in urban areas. You are up against some pretty entrenched opinions from people who cannot see it the same way as you. I gave up...
Also worth pointing out that works out to approximately a rather less scary 0.7% annual increase over that 21 year period. The population of the UK barely increased at all in the 1970s and 80s yet house building was still required, presumably to meet the demand resulting from the growing trend...
I think anyone hoping that this development will be rejected might need to be realistic. It's not some out of the blue speculative idea. It was developed with the local plan in mind. Here is the policy on New Monk's Farm:
As far as I can see, albeit from a quick scan, it meets the criteria...