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Land adjoining Box End House, Box End, Road, Kempston Rural
The site has an extant permission for a hotel which has been commenced.
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Equestrian/Box End Road
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Access will be provided off Box End Road as indicated on the Site Location Plan.
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The proposed scheme will address climate change through appropriate adaptation and mitigation measures in the design. Where possible the dwellings will utilise low carbon building materials. The dwellings will be energy efficient and will be designed for comfort by balancing passive cooling design strategies which maximise comfort and minimise energy use during the warmer summers, with adequate levels of insulation for the warmer winters. The dwellings will be constructed so they are weather tight, robust enough to withstand extreme weather, and with foundations which are appropriate for their lifetime. The design will also include measures for water efficiency and effective drainage.
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The site is located adjacent to southern boundary of property Box End House on the east side of Box End Road and is approximately 4.5 miles south-west of Bedford town centre. Traffic generation from the potential residential development would generate an increase in pedestrian and traffic movements. Box End Road is a bus route and bus stops facilities exist outside 31 Box End Road and approximately 480m distance from the site. The footway strip outside the site of Box End Road approximately 1m in width and grass verge behind the footway. Cycling is possible by using the road surface. Given the proposal a road to adoptable standards is required in accordance with Bedford Borough Council's highway standards in respect of width of carriageway, provision of footway/maintenance margins and radius kerbs at the junction. There is scope for the extension of the existing bus service. There is potential to upgrade the footway to at least 1.8m in width in Box End Road. Pedestrian crossing points need to be identified at key points to enable safe crossing points for pedestrians.
close to box end water park
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Northampton Road Bromham
Former Storage Yard
Bromham Road
Grass Land
Residential Garden
Agricultural
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Existing access from Northampton Road
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The site is located north of Northampton Road and Grange Lane in the Bromham area approximately 3.5 miles west of Bedford town centre. Access from Northampton Road. Footways serve the site but are overgrown and need improvements, including a shared cycle and footway opposite the site. Bus stops in close proximity. Some congestion within Bridge End but scale of development would not exacerbate significantly. Clear footway on southern side of Northampton Road or provide crossing to northern footway which is in better condition. Upgrade of the bus facilities outside of the site. Potential marking on-street cycle lanes.
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Manor Way and Wood Lane Cotton End MK45 3AH
Grass Land
Existing Residential
Existing Residential
Agricultural
Existing Residential
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Continuation of Manor Way and off Wood Lane
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Access via an extension of Manor Way and a new access point onto Wood Lane. No traffic congestion in the area. There are bus stops within 300m where the 9A and 9B buses combined give a service to both Bedford and Hitchin approx. every 30 minutes. Both potential access points have adequate pedestrian access. There is a shared pedestrian/cycle path towards Bedford on High Road 200m from the site. Extend the shared cycling/pedestrian path along the pavement on Wood Lane and Manor Way to directly connect to the site. Provide pedestrian access at all proposed access points.
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Land to the rear of The Cock Inn High Street Pavenham Bedford MK43 7NJ
Garden
Residential
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From the High Street
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The properties will be built to a high standard and to follow Bedford Borough guidelines on efficiency and climate control observations and recommendations. We will also insure they have minimal impact on the carbon footprint. They will also be in a design that is in keeping with the village theme.
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The site is located on the south side of High Street in the village of Pavenham approximately 6 miles northwest of Bedford town centre. Access to the site is feasible from High Street. There is no significant traffic congestion on High Street. The closest bus stop is located 100m northeast of the site with lowfrequency services. There is a footway 1.4m in the frontage of the site as well as on the other side of the road. Cycling is possible on-road only. No mitigation recommended given the small scale of development.
noise from PH would be considered
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Land to the west of Odell Road, Harrold
Agricultural
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Various access points from Odell Road.
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New homes will be built to the new 2020 Building Regulations likely to be in force by the time new Local Plan is adopted. The new regulations will reduce carbon emissions of homes by potentially up to 31% (compared to homes built to current energy efficiency requirements). To meet the new regulations, new homes will need to feature technology including photovoltaic (solar) panels, heat pumps, triple glazing and standards for walls, floors and roofs that significantly limit any heat loss. Electric vehicle charging points will be provided in accordance with standards.
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The site is located on the west side of Odell Road approximately 10 miles northwest of Bedford town centre in the Village of Harrold. There is no significant congestion in the vicinity, however this development may have a moderate impact on local networks. There are various access points from Odell Road, which is a 30mph speed limit road. The closest bus stop is located adjacent to one of the access points of the site. There is no footway outside the site but there is a footway of 1.4m width on the opposite side of the road. Cycling is possible by using Odell Road. The proposed development will require a road to adoptable standards in accordance with Bedford Borough Council's highway standards. A Transport Assessment will be required to identify the impact of traffic on Odell Road and Odell Road/High Street junction as well as satisfactory facilities for both pedestrians and cyclists. Consider marking on-street cycle lanes. A footway of 2m in width should be provided outside the site, or crossing provided to the footway on the opposite side of the road, to link with existing footway further south near the opposite junction with High Street.
site surrounded by residential no noise concerns
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Land adjacent 8 The Avenue, Bletsoe
Agricultural
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The Avenue - refer to the sketch scheme 15100 (SK) 003C
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To be agreed.
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The site located at the junction of A6/The Avenue in the village of Bletsoe and lies approximately 8 miles north of Bedford town centre. Access on the site is feasible from The Avenue. There is minimal traffic in the vicinity and the proposed development would likely not cause any issues on The Avenue or at the junction of A6/The Avenue. The closest bus stop is outside of the site on the A6 road. The footway on The Avenue is around 2m outside of the site and in the A6 approximately 1.5m. There are no formal cycleways serving the site, however cycling is possible by using the quiet roads in the vicinity. Consider marking on-street cycle lanes on The Avenue. Provide pedestrian crossings at the junction of The Avenue with A6 to facilitate safe access to the bus stops. Improved bus service with regular frequency and Real-Time information.
road traffic and potential noise and smoke issues to the north
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Rookery Road Wyboston MK44 3AX
Greenhouse / Smallholding / Agriculture
Small Holdings
Small Holdings
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Agricultural
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Rookery Road
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Based on the submission, it is difficult to tell the exact location, but the previous assessment seems to be accurate in terms of use. According to previous assessment of then site 420: Access will be provided from Rookery Road, an adopted and unclassified single carriageway of 30mph speed limit. The carriageway width varies but is approximately 4.8m at this section. There is no footway immediately outside the site, however a footway is of varying width between 1m – 1.6m which is present on the east side of Rookery Road. There is a segregated cycle route in the vicinity adjacent to the A1 (about 250m as the crow flies, 1.3km on the road). The closest bus stop is 1km from the site with 112 Ivel Sprinter stopping once a day heading to St Neots / Biggleswade. The proposal for 250 - 300 dwellings will intensify the use of the access to the site and have a significant impact on highway network. The immediate junctions affected will be with The Lane to the south as well as Rookery Road itself. The width of Rookery Road is approximately 4.8m at this section and is not wide enough to accommodate additional capacity for 250 – 300 dwellings. A Transport Assessment would be needed to assess the impact of the development on the local highway network. Unlikely Rookery Road would be able to support this scale of development. Improvement of pedestrian and cycle access would be needed - provision of a footpath / pedestrian crossing and designated cycle path. The road is very narrow however which would make the latter difficult.
nearby commercial use would need to be considered
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Land to the east of the A6, Bletsoe.
No use - occasional hay and grazing.
Residential and agricultural.
Residential small holding.
Village common land
A6highway and agricultural land.
A sympathetic number to support local families and pensioners wishing to stay in the village.
There is a lack of affordable downsizing opportunities for elderly residents in Bletsoe as well as a lack of houses suitable for supporting families wanting a more rural settlement to raise their children.
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New ownership opportunities for the village of Bletsoe.
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There is currently easy access, however if the land was used for development it would be an opportunity to look into improving the safety of this stretch of road. With multiple dwellings, junctions and The Flacon Inn all turning straight from a national speed limit section of road, this section could benefit from a slightly reduced speed limit.
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As stated, a sympathetically developed site with efficient housing based on the PARA 79 model. If the housing is ideally looking at providing downsizing opportunities for pensioners or affordable family homes, these houses should be able to be either self-sufficient or at least very low running costs. We have zero interest in packing the site with houses blocked up against each other. We feel as if a new development for Bletsoe would help to modernise the area, bring new blood to the village as well as supporting those wanting to stay in the village; therefore maintaining as much of the original mixed hedgerows as possible would be key, planting trees to help support the ground and air would be a priority.
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The site is located east of A6 just outside of the village of Bletsoe and lies approximately 8 miles north of Bedford town centre. Access to the site is feasible off the A6, however the speed limit would benefit from being reduced in the vicinity to improve access. There is no significant traffic congestion on the A6 road outside of the site. The nearest bus route is located 200m south from the site at the junction of A6/The Avenue. There is a footway of 1m outside of the site and no formal cycle routes. A Transport Assessment may be required depending on the scale of development proposed at the site. Consider reduction in speed limit along the A6 in front of the site. Improvement of the footway along the frontage of the site would be required. Improved bus service with regular frequency and Real-Time information.
road traffic and potential noise and smoke issues to the south
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DoveHouse Farm, 27 The Lane, Wyboston MK44 3AP
agriculture & pasture
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Housing (up to 70 units) & Community Pub
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as per pre-app 19/00285PREAPP the site is bounded by the new road to serve Wyboston and neighbouring villages, with Highways England allowing for various access points as may be required
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allow a coherent form of development, featuring highly efficient buildings and potential for on-site micro-generation. Proposed Community Pub would also provide a facility in the village, reducing the need to travel
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The site is located South of The Lane and West of the A1 (not directly adjacent) in the village of Wyboston. Access points are not provided in the application, however, The Lane is the most likely candidate. The width of The Lane at this section is varied and approximately 5.4 - 5.7m and there is no footway outside the site. However a good quality footway is present on the opposite side of site albeit is less than the standard minimum of 2m in width. There is no cycle lane or quietway in the vicinity and although the roads in the area are generally low traffic, The Lane sometimes sees some congestion due to it's connection to the A1. The closest bus stop is approximately 200m from the site with 905 connecting Cambridge and Bedford stopping twice per hour and monthly W9 and W10 services. The application does not state proposed use, however, the previous assessment cites 150 dwellings. If this is the case, the generated traffic would potentially have a significant impact on the local road network, particularly at the A1 junction and approach. Although the number of dwellings is not indicated on the application, a TA would be needed to assess the overall impact on the local highway network, in particular the junction with the A1. Improvement of pedestrian and cycle access would be needed - provision of a crossing to the footpath on the opposite side and a designated cycle path or on street markings.
no noise concerns
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Land between 61-69 Oakley Road, Clapham, Bedford MK41 6AW
paddock
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Immediately fronting site off Oakley Road
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The dwellings could incorporate green roofs to control surface water dispersal and encourage biodiversity, solar chimney systems which could provide passive heating and ventilation alongside mechanical ventilation heat recovery system to maximise efficiency as well as flexibility in terms of switching between cooling and heating. The houses could also achieve Passivhaus sustainability standards.
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Vehicular access on Oakley Road is already provided to an acceptable standard for 3-4 dwellings. There is no significant traffic congestion along the A6 and it's intersection with Oakley Road. The closest bus stop is 400m to the west of the site on Lovell Road. It accomodates many services: 25, 50, 51, VL6 and VL8, providing 4+ buses per hour. There is plenty of footway space for pedestrian prams and wheelchairs. The footway is only on one side of the street, but it is wider than 1m. Furthermore, this is a shared space for also cyclists, providing direct segregated cycling access to the site. The site scores well under all evaluating criteria and no significant mitigation is recommended.
noise from road and rail very close
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Roy Fryer The Plantation Church Hill Ravensden MK44 2RL
Garden Land
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Plenty of space here - about 4 acres to play with
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The road runs all along the adjoining proposed site so access easy
within 5 years i guess
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Access through dirt road. Moderate/high peak traffic on Church End, especially in the evening peak after 6pm. Closest bus stop is 300m North of site, with the 27 route which has a frequency of 3-4 buses per day. No pedestrian footway serves the site. Scale of development unlikely warrants cost of mitigations/improvements
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35 High Street, Stagsden, Bedford, MK43 8SG
Private property and Garden
Dwellings
Dwellings and Field
Field/possible Village Green with planning for 6 dwellings
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The site will be accessed via the main entrance from the adopted highway off High Street. Stagsden. Access point marked with purple dots on site map.
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All properties could harvest rain water into the pond that abuts the site as well as having water butts installed. Integrated solar panels and heat source air pumps could be installed, which has been done on the development in St Leonards Close
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0.25
Direct vehicle access to site from High St on Western side. No congestion typically present on High St, nor the nearby A422. Bus stop just 80m South of site on High St. route 41 and 830 offer an overall 2 buses per hour on average. Pedestrian footways are present on both side of the High St, but just over 1m wide. Similarly, the road is not very wide and doesn't offer much scope for widening the pavement or introducing a bike lane.
no noise concerns
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Land at Greensbury Farm Thurleigh Road Bolnhurst Bedfordshire MK44 2ET
Permitted uses for B1, B2 and B8
Open Countryside
Residential
Garden land/Countryside
Vacant commercial (B1, B2 and B8)
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The access will be gained using the site's current access, along a private driveway which the site has right of access over and enters the site in the south-west corner. This access driveway is connected to directly to the adopted highway, Thurleigh Road/Cross End. This access driveway also serves the other residential properties located to the south of the site.
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The nature of the current business operated from the site is for delivering mobile freezer units to locations which require them, typically at short notice and in an emergency. The site is currently predominantly laid to hardcore and has some buildings on site, including the offices of the company (based in portacabins) and a larger commercial shed building where repairs and servicing is undertaken. The business has been operating from the site since 1998 however this site is no longer sustainable, given the majority of the staff travel in from Bedford and all movements of freezer units must be driven from the site in Bolnhurst and down towards Bedford, before making their onward journey to the final destination. Given the rural nature of the site, this means it is located away from any main transport links, which creates longer journey times and vehicle movements. The buildings on site are inefficient and even if these were replaced with new, more efficient buildings, the location for a commercial business based on mobile freezer rental units is not as sustainable given it's distance from the road networks it relies on, and for this reason the company is looking at relocating to a more accessible site in Bedford. The proposed residential development will be built to at very least comply with all local plan policies to make the development as sustainable as possible. The use of renewal energies will be explored through any application process to lessen any impact of the development along with measures to reduce water consumption. The site is not located within a flood risk zone.
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Access from Cross End, utilising private farm access. No footway or cycle connections to the site. Bus stops over 1.2km away. No highway capacity issues. Any mitigation here for pedestrian access would require significant cost and scale, unsure of highway ownership. Scale of development unlikely warrants cost of mitigations/improvements
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21 and Land to the Rear of 21a to 39 Church End, Biddenham
No use
Housing
Golf course
Housing
Housing
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High Specification Energy Efficient Housing
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Access will be in the NE of the site - demolishing 21 Church End to provide a new access onto Church End. There is often moderate traffic on Main Road, Biddenham, however most traffic from this site is likely to use Gold Lane to access the A6 and A4280 for most journeys. The 41 bus stops within 400m of the site and provides an hourly service between Northampton and Bedford. Church End does not have a pavement, just a narrow painted pedestrian verge. There is however what appears to be a surfaced footpath running along the southern boundary of the site. The path running along the southern boundary appears to be a cycle path as well, so could be used for direct cycle connectivity. 21 Church End would need to be demolished to achieve the desired access. Church End does not have a pavement so pedestrian and cycle connectivity will have to be provided by linking the development to the existing pedestrian/cycle path running along the southern boundary of the site.
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114 And Land To The R/O 108A-138A Milton Road Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6AS
No use - scrubland
Housing
Commercial / Housing
Private Road
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High Specification Energy Efficient Housing Positive Biodiversity Enhancements Retention and Planting of Trees Sustainable Location with Sustainable Transport Modes
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Access will be formed by demolishing 146 Milton Road and constructing a new access road. A slight realignment of the bus stop will be needed as this currently covers part of the proposed access. There is only a very small amount of traffic in the area and the site has excellent access to the A6, however this development and other neighbouring ones may contribute to congestion. A bus stop approximatly 25m from the proposed access gives an hourly service to Bedford via the number 50 service. There is a wide and well-paved pavement directly outside the site on Milton Road. 250m from the site north on Milton Road there is a shared cycle/pedestrian path running along the A6 to Milton Ernest. A Transport Assessment is required to assess cumulative impacts of this site and others proposed in the vicinity. Realign current bus stop to ensure adequate and safe vehicular access. Ensure that a pavement is built as part of the access road and connects to the pavement on Milton Road. Suggest that the pavement on Milton Road be redesignated as a shared path to connect to the existing shared path 250m north of the site access.
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114 And Land To The R/O 108A-138A Milton Road Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6AS
No use - scrubland
Housing
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Private Raod
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High Specification Energy Efficient Housing Positive Biodiversity Enhancements Retention and Planting of Trees Sustainable Location with Sustainable Transport Modes
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Access will be formed by demolishing 114 Milton Rd, which would provide a wide access point onto a highly visible part of the road. There is only a very small amount of traffic in the area and the site has excellent access to the A6, however this development and other neighbouring ones may contribute to congestion. There is a bus stop 130m away where the number 50 bus provides an hourly service to Bedford. There is a wide and well-paved pavement directly outside the proposed access on Milton Road. There is no direct cycle access however there is a shared cycle/pedestrian path about 700m north on Milton Road running along the A6 to Milton Ernest. A Transport Assessment is required to assess cumulative impacts of this site and others proposed in the vicinity. Ensure that a pavement is built as part of the new access road, connecting to the pavement on Milton Road. Suggest that the pavement on Milton Road be redesignated as a shared path to connect to the existing shared path 700m north of the site access.
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Land on the East side of Luton Road, Wilstead
No use - scrubland
Housing
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Fields
Housing
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The proposed access is directly from Luton Road. This will require some tree/orchard removal, which will be relocated on the land itself as part of any development.
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High Specification Energy Efficient Housing Positive Biodiversity Enhancements Retention and Planting of Trees Sustainable Location with Sustainable Transport Modes
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Access proposed to the site directly off Luton Road, no obvious constraints. Some traffic congestion at peak times along Luton Rd, and the size of this development may contribute to this. Nearest bus stop is approx 180m to the south along Luton Rd, which features an hourly service to Bedford. A reasonable footway is situated directly outside the site. This could be expanded and imprved as part of the development. No cycle routes nearby however given its width, cycling is possible along the road surface. Given the scale of the development, a Transport Assessment will be required to assess the impact on surrounding transport networks and propose any mitigation (if necessary). Improve footway adjacent to the site and consider marking on-road cycle lanes.
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Trinity College Farm - North and West Off Roxton Road Roxton Bedfordshire
Agricultural
Agricultural
A421 Dual carriageway
Agricultural
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The site is divided into two portions and development is assumed to provide landscaping within the development area. The owner could devote a significant portion of the development site, or even one of the two portions, to solar reflective panels that would provide a large part of the energy requirements for all other homes developed. The owner will ensure that all current building regulations and all energy efficiency standards set by The Council are met.
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The site is currently a greenfield area, adjacent to A421, covering two separate areas. The one in the north does not have access indicated, while the one on the south has access indicated on its northern edge. There are no roads facing the development other than the A421 to the East. As such, the development would need to include new roads to connect to the existing network. The A421 is a dual carriageway with no pedestrian or cycle provision. The closest bus stop is approximately 100m from the development as the crow flies, connecting to Bedford and Cambridge at 2-3 buses per hour frequency, however, accessing it would require crossing facilities across the A421. The second closest is about 600m away as the crow flies, but only running twice per day. There is a segregated cycle path on the other side of the A421, approximately 100-150m from the development. Connection currently would be circuitous via Roxton Road. The proposal for 200 dwellings will have a significant impact on highway network.The development only proposes residential use. New roads would need to be built to connect the site to the road network. A TA is needed to assess the impact on the road network. Connection across the A421 to Bedford Road would potentially be useful.
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Trinity College Farm South Bedford Road Roxton Bedfordshire See Plan dated 19/02/2014 submitted separately.
Agricultural
A421
Residential
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All houses will be built in line with current building regulations and Council policies. The owner will promote development that is sympathetic to domestic energy efficiency. For example they will endeavour to ensure that solar panels are provided on south facing pitched roof slopes, assuming appropriate subsidies remain available.
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Access to the site is feasible from Bedford Road which is an adopted and classified type C road of national speed limit which is 60mph for a single carriageway road. The nearest bus stops with bus shelter present are located on Bedford Road opposite the junction with Park Road which is in close proximity to the site (200m). There is a shared footway/cycleway outside the site along Bedford Road of approximately 1.6m in width with grass verges either side of the footway of varying widths between 1m – 1.7m. Reducing the current speed limit on Bedford Road from 60mph to 30mph through the process of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). A Transport Assessment (TA) will be required to identify the impact of traffic. Adopted parking standards would need to be adhered to in order to provide appropriate levels of car parking on site. It appears that the visibility splays of 4.5m x 215m cannot be provided. However given the alignment of Bedford Road and assuming the approval of speed reduction to 30mph by BBC, the visibility splays of 4.5m x 90m can be achieved provided that the existing boundary hedges/vegetation are set back behind the visibility splays. A pedestrian crossing island is required on Park Road at the junction with Bedford Road. Cycle mitigation will needed as well.
only road noise a concern
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Penwrights Land Roxton Road Great Barford Bedfordshire Approx. 4 ha
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Directly off Roxton Road. See plan dated 19/02/2014
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The owner will comply with all Building Regulations and Council policies regarding energy efficiency. The owner will consider promoting schemes that maximise energy efficiency including solar panels to be installed on all pitched roofs with a southerly aspect provided grants continue to be available at competitive rates.
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Access from Roxton Rd in the SW corner of the site. Very little traffic in the area. The closest regular bus service is the 905 stopping approx 600m away with a half-hourly service between Bedford and Cambridge. There is a pavement directly outside the site, however it is very narrow and there are no clear facilities for cyclists. A shared cycle/pedestrian path begins further up Roxton Rd about 200m from the site entrance. Widen the pavement on Roxton Rd outside the site to make it more accessible for all users. Also redesignate it is a shared cycle/pedestrian path so that it links with the existing cycle path 200m further up Roxton Road.
no noise concerns
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Brewer's Hall Farm New Road Great Barford Bedfordshire (Approx. 11.3 ha) See Plan dated 19/02/2014 - sent separately)
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Directly off New Road. See plan dated 19/02/2014
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200 dwellings
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All houses will be constructed in accordance with latest Building Regulations and Council policies. The owner will attach weight to schemes that provide the maximum energy efficiency, for example in providing solar panels on all sloping roofs with a southerly aspect, subject to on-going grant availability at competitive rates.
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11.22
Vehicular access will be off New Road which presents no problems. Some traffic in the area along New Road at peak times which could be worsened by the development and neighbouring proposed sites. The nearest bus stop with a regular service is approximately 800m away on Bedford Road in the centre of the village - this is dependent on pedestrian access being constructed onto Addingtons Road in the SW corner of the site. At this stop the 905 bus provides a half-hourly service between Bedford and Cambridge. Pedestrian access onto New Road would not be feasible or appropriate, however a separate pedestrian access in the SW of the site onto Addingtons Rd would provide a reasonable connection to the rest of the village and local public transport. There is no specific cycle connectivity but access to the off-road cycle track to Bedford Town Centre is nearby, accessible via some quiet roads. Include a specific pedestrian/cycle access point in the SW corner of the site, allowing pedestrian access to the village and public transport. Better signpost the route to the nearby access point of the Sandy-Bedford cycle track.
significnat potential noise sources from industrial activity that the proposed site encircles
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Wood Lane Willington Bedfordshire (Approx. 7.2 ha) See Plan dated 19/02/2014
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Directly off Wood Lane. See plan dated 19/02/2020
150
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2024
All development will be in accordance with Building Regulations and Council policies. The owner is unlikely to be the ultimate developer but would consider prioritising schemes that optimised energy efficient homes, including a requirement for all southerly aspect pitched roofs to have solar panels. That may of course depend on continuing grant support at viable levels.
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The site is located at Wood Lane approximately 750m south of the junction with Sandy Road/Bedford Road in the village of Willington approximately 4.5 miles east of Bedford town centre. Wood Lane does not provide suitable access for this scale of development and the proposal will intensify its use as well as impact on the immediate junction with Bedford Road. The nearest bus stops present are located on Bedford Road and Station Rd both of which are located approximately 800m north of the site. There are no footways either side of Wood Lane and no specific provisions for cyclists, although local roads appear quiet. The proposal would require Wood Lane to be rebuilt in accordance with Bedford Borough Council’s (BBC) standards which is likely to be prohibitive. This would require construction of footways on wood lane and provision for cyclists.
No noise concerns
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Land off Cranfield Road Wootton Bedfordshire (Approx. 10.5 ha)
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Directly off Cranfield Road. Please see plan dated 24/02/2020
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Al development will be in accordance with current building regulations and Council policies relating to energy efficiency. The owner will probably not be the ultimate developer. Nevertheless the owner will consider prioritising proposed schemes that maximise energy efficient homes. This may include ensuring that all sloping roofs with a southerly aspect are fitted with solar panels, subject to continuing grant availability at competitive rates.
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10.49
The site is located west of Cranfield Road in the village of Wootton approximately 6 miles south-west of Bedford town centre. The site proposes an access via Cranfield Road. The scale of the proposal could cause moderate problems with existing traffic congestion. The distance from the site to nearest bus stops is approximately 300m. There are no footways either side of Cranfield Road and no specific provisions for cyclists, apart from the bicyclefriendly road. Given the scale of the development a Transport Assessment will be required to gauge the traffic assessment and identify mitigation measures as well as improve sustainable modes of transport including walking and cycling.