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Dags Lane, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1EH
Agriculture
Farmland
Residential
Residential
Farmland
60-70 dwellings
Stater homes for young people
24 to 29 dph
Starter homes for young people
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Medical Centre, allotments, Community Hub, or something the residents of the village would like or something that would enhance village life.
Access to Dag Lane is Via Rotten Row or Gold Street. There could be an additional access created via Kings Close, where all services (Water etc.) are capped off and available to be extended.
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The site is available, therefore no reason for any delays if planning is granted.
We value our environment and would like to maintain the thriving environmental success of the local area. Our aim is to do this for the short and the long term. We can achieve this by utilising; :Considerate Constructors :Sustainable Materials :Efficient use of resources :Utilising modern technology and methods :Ensuring good internet service :Capacity to charge electric vehicles :Conserve and enhance the natural environment and landscape :Site is adjoining defined settlement area within the village :Site is outside the flood risk zone : Primary School is approx. 12 minutes’ walk :Convenience store is 10 minutes’ walk :Bus Stop with regular service is 5 minutes’ walk : Good access to Highways, A6 approx. 3 miles :Within 350m of Public Sports Field with children’s play area : Within 400m of pocket park/open space : Gastro Pub is 5 Minute walk :Café 12 minute walk
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The site is located on the west side of Church Lane in the village of Riseley, approximately 10.0 miles north of Bedford town centre. There are two possible access point, the first one west of Kings Close and the second one north of Dag Lane. The closest bus stop is located 500m south of the site on High Street. There is a 1.5m footway on the other side of the Kings Close but none serving the site. Dag Lane also has a footway of approx 2.0m. Cycling is feasible onroad. A Transport Assessment will be required to identify the impact of traffic on Kings Close, Dag Lane and on King Close/Church Lane and Dag Lane/Gold Street/Rotten Row junctions. The proposal will require a road constructed to adopted standards in accordance with Bedford Borough Council's highway standards. This includes accommodating the carriageway/footway widths and the required radius kerbs. Introduction of a footway and/or a more formal crossing to tie into existing footway provision.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
Please contact the agent: Andrew Parry, DLP Planning
Land at Rushden Road/ Marsh Lane Milton Ernest 5 ha
Agricultural
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Access can be achieved via Rushden Road (A6) and Marsh Lane.
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During 2024/25 based on the following indicative timeframe: - Submission and determination of application – Q1 2025 - Sale of Site - Q3 2024 - Reserved Matters Application – Q4 2024/25 - Commencement Q2 2025/26 Development timeframe assumes full build out by 2026/27 (c.25-30 completions per annum) This timetable assumes no further progress with site assessment at potential allocation through the Milton Ernest Neighbourhood Plan.
The site lies immediately adjacent to the Milton Ernest Settlement Boundary and is therefore well located to the village’s services and facilities which includes a public house and primary school. The Queens Head bus stop, which is within walking distance of the site, provides a regular service to and from Bedford. The site offers the opportunity to improve residential amenity and highway safety along its frontage with the A6 Rushden Road. Development of this site would have particular regard to the environment and biodiversity within it and through suitable mitigation measures would ensure the site is future proofed. Additionally, proposals would incorporate landscaping and open spaces, including suitable tree planting and through design, layout and orientation maximise the principles of sustainable design. Assumptions for net developable area take account of substantial allowances for landscape along the north and eastern site boundary.
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A new access would have to be created onto the A6 however the proposed access location is fine. No significant traffic congestion in the area, and the development is unlikely to have more than a moderate impact. There are bus stops within 200m where the number 50 bus provides a roughly hourly service between Bedford and Rushden. Both proposed access points (A6 and Marsh Lane) have direct access to a suitable pavement. There is no specific cycle connectivity however there are several quiet roads in the area which could be used for cycling, or alternatively the existing pavement along the A6 could be widened using the verge and converted into a shared cycle path. Ensure that there is a pedestrian and cycle connection to Marsh Lane even if it is not used for vehicular access as this is a far more attractive option for pedestrians and cyclists. Investigate potential for a shared cycle path along the site frontage.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1. Part of the site is allocated for residential development in the Milton Ernest Neighbourhood Plan (Policy ME H1). The remainder of the site is not in a location which is in accordance with the development strategy.
Please contact the agent: Robinson & Hall LLP
Land to the North of Church End, Renhold
Agricultural
Agricultural Land, Woodland & Residential Dwelling
Church End & Residential Development
Woodland & Residential Development
Agricultural
10 - 15
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A medium density of 18-12 dwellings per hectare has been assumed at the site.
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As shown on the accompanying site location plan, access could be obtained from Church End to the south of the site. This is an existing access that would require improvement as it is currently a field access, but access is considered as achievable into the site.
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Start: Late 2024 Completion: Early 2027. It is anticipated that the site could come forward for development shortly after the adoption of the Plan. Given the size of the proposals the site and given that it is in a single ownership, development could be built out in a single phase or phased basis and completed within two and a half years.
Any scheme at the site shall be accompanied by a sustainable urban drainage strategy to mitigate against any potential future flood risk and seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout both the construction and operational phases of the development. Renewable energy will be considered as part of the detailed design process of the proposed dwellings.
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The site is located north of Church End in the village of Renhold approximately 4 miles northeast of Bedford town centre. Access could be obtained from Church End to the south of the site. The development could contribute to moderate existing traffic problems in Church End. The closest bus stop is approximately 200m west of the site. The frontage of the site on Church End has a footway of 1m and cycling is possible only by using the road. The existing access from Church End would require improvement. Improve footways provision along site frontage for pedestrians and consider marking on-street cycle lanes along Church End.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land at The Orchard, West End Road, Box End, Kempston
Pastureland/Paddock
Residential development
Residential development / agricultural land
Residential development
Agricultural land
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As shown on accompanying plan ref. A/44082/1, the site benefits from an existing access onto West End Road to the north that is considered safe but would require improvements to accommodate the proposed quantum of growth.
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Given the site is not the subject of any physical, environmental, or legal constraints that would hinder development of the site, it is anticipated that development could be built in the short to medium term on a phased basis.
Any scheme at the site will include the provision for a sustainable drainage system as well as enhancing biodiversity through the provision of a robust landscaping scheme. Renewable energy will be provided where it is viable and the layout shall ensure appropriate linkages to existing footpaths and cycleways to reduce reliance on the use of the private car by future residents.
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The site is located in Kempston Rural approximately 4.5 miles south-west of Bedford town centre. The proposed development will be accessed via West End Road which is currently subject of national speed limit. Box End Road is a single carriageway road without any footways. The nearest bus stop is located approximately 100m from the site. The site lacks footways along West End Road and although Box End Road has a footway on the east side, it is less than the standard 1.8m in most sections. Cycling is possible by using the road surface. A Transport Assessment (TA) will be required to identify the impact of traffic and implement positives measures for the provision of and/or improve facilities for public transport, cyclists and pedestrians including footways/cycleway with crossing facilities as well as extension of the bus service routes. 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. The speed limit on West End Road is currently subject to 60mph and for any residential development to be considered, this speed limit needs to be reduced to 30mph through the process of a permanent Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). The site and the surrounding road network lacks provision of footways, hence given the scale of development to increase pedestrian and traffic movement then satisfactory footways should be provided so that the accessibility to the site for pedestrians is improved and pedestrian crossing points need to be identified.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land south of Roxton Road, Great Barford
Agricultural
Reserved matters approval granted for residential development (77 homes – reference 18/02667/MAR).
Agricultural and residential. Undecided outline planning application for up to 74 homes on land immediately south of the site (reference 20/00139/MAO).
Residential
Residential
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30 dph (assuming 1.5ha developable area)
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Main vehicular and pedestrian access will be located approximately centrally along the site frontage on Roxton Road (see Access Design Plan with reference 25003_08_020_011). A potential additional vehicular and pedestrian link can also be created on the south-east boundary into the adjacent field.
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The site is well-located for access to public transport and is within a comfortable walking distance of village facilities and amenities. The proposed residential density assumes an area of the site will be set aside to provide open space and sustainable drainage in the form of swales. Any development proposal will retain and enhance existing planting.
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Access is onto Roxton Road in the middle of the frontage. Some moderate traffic in the area however the size of this development is not likely to make this significantly worse. The main village bus stops are within 500m of the site where the 905 bus provides a half hourly service between Bedford and Cambridge. There is a pavement along the frontage with Roxton Rd however it is fairly narrow (approx 1m wide). There is a shared cycle/pedestrian path on the opposite side of the road, however this could do with widening/improving. The pavement directly outside the site could be widened to better accommodate all users. The shared cycle/pedestrian pavement on the opposite side of Roxton Road should also be widened/improved.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land south of Odell Road, Sharnbrook
Agricultural
Residential
Agricultural land/ecological habitat
Residential
highway/agricultural land
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Land for up to 2FE Primary School (2ha) Land for Local Centre (1ha) 25ha minimum formal and informal open space
Land to the east of Odell Road, presents an exceptional opportunity to deliver the strategic objectives of the adopted Local Plan. The land, which is in a single ownership and is otherwise without physical constraint, adjoins the settlement edge and in close proximity to the village centre. The site, as master-planned can accommodate a substantial proportion of residential growth (circa 400 dwellings) and meet the future requirement(s) for a 2FE Primary School and the creation of a new Local Centre together with the creation of a 25ha countryside parkland greenspace area (countryside park), which will enhance local recreation, open space and green infrastructure provision. The creation of this area, adjacent to the River Gt Ouse will serve to both enhance the setting of Sharnbrook but will also provide opportunities for the delivery of ecological mitigation and enhancement. Land to be managed for Ecology and a Riverside Park would additionally introduce a series of new footpath connections, linking to those currently within the area and providing greater linkages to the open countryside
Access can be achieved via Odell Road and a comprehensive access and movement improvement scheme forms part of the master plan.
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2026/27 - Submission and determination of application – Q2 2024/25 - Sale of Site – Q1 2025/26 - Reserved Matters Application – Q3 2025/26 - Commencement Q2 2026/27 Development timeframe assumes full build out by 2032/33 (c.50-60 completions per annum) Note that this timeframe can be achieved cumulatively with delivery of the same landowner’s interests off School Approach. This timetable assumes no further progress with site assessment and potential allocation through the Sharnbrook Neighbourhood Plan
The settlement of Sharnbrook provides a good range of local services and facilities and includes a post office, convenience store, a pharmacy, restaurants, cafes, public houses, a Sharnbrook Primary School and Sharnbrook Academy, which has a ‘good’ ofsted rating, hence its designation as a Key Service Centre. The site is well-located immediately adjacent the existing settlement form and would offer easy access to new and existing facilities on foot or by cycling as part of seeking to encourage model shift. The site would also contribute to traffic calming along the existing Odell Road and contribute to a reduction in congestion at school ‘drop-off’ and collection. Sharnbrook is also served by several bus routes, including bus route 50 (Bedford – Kettering) and bus route 51 (Bedford – Rushden Development of this site would have particular regard to the environment and biodiversity within it and through suitable mitigation measures would ensure the site is future-proofed and seeks to deliver biodiversity net gain. Additionally, proposals would incorporate landscaping and open spaces, including suitable tree planting and through design, layout and orientation maximise the principles of sustainable design.
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The site is located on the east side of Odell Road, in the village of Sharnbrook approximately 8.8 miles north of Bedford town centre. Congestion in the vicinity is limited to school start and finish times. There is a bus stop in the vicinity of the site near the Odell Road/School Approach roundabout. There are no footways serving the site. However, north of the Odell Road/School Approach roundabout there is a 1.6m footway on the other side of Odell Road. There are no specific provisions made for cyclists although they can use the carriageway. A Transport Assessment will be required to identify the impact of traffic on Odell Road as well at the Odell Road/School Approach roundabout. The proposal will require a road to adopted standards in accordance with Bedford Borough Council's highway standards in terms of accommodating the carriageway/footway widths and the required radius kerbs.
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Land adjacent to Willow Farm, Butler Street, Ravensden, MK44 2RU
The site currently comprises brownfield land that was last used as extensive horticultural/plant nursery with large area of hardstanding. The site has formerly formed part of an agricultural/paddock use and has been subject of waste material deposition.
Butler Street & Agricultural Land
Residential development
Residential development
Agricultural land & residential development
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A medium density has been assumed of 15 dwellings per hectare. This is the most appropriate density for the site given its location within Ravensden and respects the surrounding character area and built form.
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As shown on accompanying Site Location Plan ref. A/42885/1, the site enjoys immediate and adequate access onto public highway. It is proposed that the existing access arrangements will be retained to serve development of the site.
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As the site is within a single ownership and broadly free from all physical, environmental and legal constraints it is considered that it could come forward for development shortly after the adoption of the Plan. It is anticipated that there will be strong developer interest in small to medium scale sites within existing centres such as Ravensden. There is therefore no reason why development of the site for residential purposes cannot come forward within the shorter timescale. The development of the site for 10-15 dwellings provides an appropriate opportunity to ‘round off’ the Ravensden settlement area by utilising a brownfield infill site that is sustainable and logical. Start: 2024-25 Completion: 226-27
Any proposed development at the site will aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during both the construction and operational phases of development. In addition, renewable energy methods such as solar panels will be considered as part of the detailed design of any future proposals.
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The site is located on the south side of Butler Street and Thurleigh Road in the west of Revensden village approximately 3.5 miles north of Bedford town centre. Access to the site is feasible via Butler St off Ravensden Road, which is a 30mph speed limit road. There is no significant traffic congestion in the area. There are no footways serving the site, nor cycle acess. Cycling is feasible on-road. The site enjoys immediate and adequate access onto the public highway. It is proposed that the existing access arrangements will be retained. Consider cycle improvements along Butler Street to the direction of Oldways Road and implementation of a footway to tie into existing provision on Butler St.
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The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land at Struttle End, Ravensden (West of Oldways Road/Ravensdon Road) MK44 2RH
Agricultural – Arable
Oldways Road & Agricultural Land
Residential Development & Agricultural Land
Ravensdon Road & Agricultural Land
Agricultural land
30-40 dwellings
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A low density of 7-9 dwellings per hectare has been assumed, utilising the frontage of the site for the proposed dwellings and considering the surrounding built form and character area along Ravensdon Road to the south west.
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As shown on the accompanying location plan, access can be gained into the site via Ravensden Road to the east. There is an existing access drive leading to Struttle End Farm. Alternatively, a new access could be provided into the site to protect existing amenity.
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The site has immediate and convenient access to Bedford and its associated wide range of services, amenities, employment opportunities and public transport links. Development of the site can commence shortly after the adoption of the Plan with an anticipated start in 2024 and completion by 2030.
Any scheme at the site shall be accompanied by a sustainable urban drainage strategy to mitigate against any potential future flood risk and seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout both the construction and operational phases of the development. Renewable energy will be considered as part of the detailed design process of the proposed dwellings.
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The site is located on the southwest side of Ravensden Road in the village of Ravensden approximately 3.8 miles north of Bedford town centre. Access to the site is feasible directly from Ravensden Road. There is no traffic congestion on Ravensden road. The closest bus stop is located approximately 350m south of the site. There are no footways serving the site, nor formal cycle connections. Cycling is feasible on-road. A Transport Assessment will be required to identify the impact of traffic and satisfactory facilities for both pedestrians and cyclists. Provide connection to footways 150m to the south along Ravensden Rd.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
Please contact the agent: Shannon Hubbard
Land to the West of A1, Duloe
Agricultural – Arable
B645 Road & Agricultural Land
Agricultural Land
Residential Development/St Neots
Agricultural Land
400-450 Dwellings
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An existing access is located as shown on the accompanying plan reference 48126/02/B and provides an access into the site from the B645 to the north.
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This site is put forward within this representation for 400-450 dwellings and due to its size, will need to be built out on a phased basis. It is anticipated that development could start at the site in late 2025 and will be completed by 2033.
Any scheme at the site shall be accompanied by a sustainable urban drainage strategy, considering its partial location within Flood Zone 2 and seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout both operational and construction phases of development. Renewable energy will be considered as part of the design process of the proposed dwellings such as solar panelling on the roofs of dwellings.
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Access from B645 Road frontage. Various bus services run to Savile's Close stop some 650m east of the site. The site has a shared footway/cycleway along its frontage on the northern side of the B645, this forms part of route 12/51 on the National Cycle Network. Implementing a crossing to the existing shared footway on the north side of the B645. Proximity to existing A1 slip junction may require moving the site access further west along B645.
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The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
Please contact the agent: Shannon Hubbard, Robinson & Hall LLP
Land to the South of Duloe (west of A1). 16.8 ha
Agricultural – Arable
Agricultural Land
Bushmead Road & Agricultural Land
A1 Trunk Road, Residential Development (St Neots)
Agricultural Lands
400 dwellings
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Medium density of 24 dwellings per hectare, allowing for open space and landscaping to form part of any scheme at the site.
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Appropriate access to the site would need to be created from Bushmead Road to the south, as indicated by the arrow on accompanying drawing reference 48126/A
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Due to the size of the site and the scale of development proposed, it is likely that it will need to be built out on a phased basis with development starting mid 2025 and completed by late 2030, early 2031.
Any scheme at the site shall be accompanied by a sustainable urban drainage strategy and seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout development. Renewable energy will be considered as part of the design process of the proposed dwellings.
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Access from Bushmead Road on the site's southern frontage, level difference and bridge to the east over the A1 may prevent mitigation works to construct a new access and provide footway on the north side of Bushmead. Bus stops are available to the east under 400m although these currently have poor service frequency, stops within 1km have twice hourly services on the Great North Rd. Bushmead Rd forms part of National Cycle Network and provides a low traffic route into Eaton Socon. Implement footway on Bushmead Rd and or a crossing to tie into existing footway over the bridge to the east. Footway would also have to be implemented further east of the bridge to tie into the existing footway adjacent to Monarch Rd. Footway on bridge to be widened.
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Land at School Approach, Sharnbrook
Agricultural
Education
Agricultural land
Residential and HIghway
Agricultural land and existing planting
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2.94 ha (Drop-off Facility)
Provision of drop-off facilities for public transport serving the Sharnbrook Academy, The submitted details also make a substantial allowance for additional structural planting.
Access can be achieved via School Approach and off Odell Road
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During 2025/26 based on the following indicative timeframe: - Submission and determination of application – Q1 2024/25 - Sale of Site - Q3 2024/25 - Reserved Matters Application – Q4 2024/25 - Commencement Q2 2025/26 Development timeframe assumes full build out by 2029/30 (c.25-30 completions per annum) Note that this timeframe can be achieved cumulatively with delivery of the same landowner’s interests South of Odell Road. This timetable assumes no further progress with site assessment and potential allocation through the Sharnbrook Neighbourhood Plan
The settlement of Sharnbrook provides a good range of local services and facilities and includes a post office, convenience store, a pharmacy, restaurants, cafes, public houses, a Sharnbrook Primary School and Sharnbrook Academy, which has a ‘good’ ofsted rating, hence its designation as a Key Service Centre. The site is well-located immediately adjacent the existing settlement form and would offer easy access to new and existing facilities on foot or by cycling as part of seeking to encourage model shift. Sharnbrook is also served by several bus routes, including bus route 50 (Bedford – Kettering) and bus route 51 (Bedford – Rushden). Development of this site would have particular regard to the environment and biodiversity within it and through suitable mitigation measures would ensure the site is future proofed. Additionally, proposals would incorporate landscaping and open spaces, including suitable tree planting and through design, layout and orientation maximise the principles of sustainable design.
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The site is located on the western side of Odell Road and School Approach, in the village of Sharnbrook approximately 9 miles north of Bedford town centre. Access points are located on School Approach and Odell Road. Congestion in the vicinity is limited to school start and finish times. The nearest bus stop facilities are located approximately 700m east of the site on Odell Road. There is no footway serving the site. There are no specific provisions made for cyclists although they can use the carriageway. A Transport Assessment will be required to identify the impact of traffic on Odell Road as well as the Odell Road/School Approach roundabout. The proposal will require a road to adopted standards in accordance with Bedford Borough Council's highway standards in terms of accommodating the carriageway/footway widths and the required radius kerbs. A 2m footway would be necessary serving the site. At the north side of the site the Odell Road speed limit could be reduced. Consideration of a bus stop and or route entering the site in order to make any dwellings at the extreme end of the site boundary more accessible to the bus service.
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Land at Grange Farm, Cople, Bedford
Agricultural storage
Playing field, School
Residential
Playing field, School
Playing field, School
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2021/22
Where ever possible eco friendly measures will be adopted during planning and building
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Access as existing onto Grange Lane. Some traffic in the area but unlikely to be affected by a development of this size. There is a bus stop directly outside the site with the 74 bus connecting to Bedford once an hour. There is a perfectly adequate pavement directly outside the site, however it does change sides of the road just a few metres down with no pedestrian crossing to assist. There is no specific cycle connectivity however cycling towards the A421 via Cardington connects to a traffic-free cycle route on the edge of Bedford taking you towards the centre. Improve the ability for pedestrians to cross the road where the pavement changes the side it is on. This could be a full pedestrian crossing, or just a pedestrian refuge, speed humps etc.
no noise concerns, supplanting grange farm
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Mollivers Oakley Road Bromham Bedfordshire
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School site for Lower or Upper Reservoir velodrome or skate park
1.School site 2.Reservoir 3.Velodrome/skate park
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2020/21
We would look to meet or exceed the energy standards set out on the building regulations as expressed in section 51s in the local plan. We would achieve this by utilising renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, as well as installing ground source heat pumps and additional water saving measures. In Addition to these measures ensuring that the dwellings are very well insulated throughout will further reduce the carbon footprint.
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The site is located west of Oakley Road and Church Lane north of Bromham area approximately 4 miles northwest of Bedford town centre. Access to the site is feasible from Oakley Road, which is a 40mph road along the frontage of the site. Oakley Road and the junction with Park Road/Church Lane/Oakley Road experience some moderate congestion and this scale of development could exacerbate any issues. The closest bus stop is located approximately 400m south of the site. There are no footways or formal cycle lanes outside of the site. A Transport Asssessment would be needed to assess the impact of the development on the highway network, especially on Oakley Road and on the Park Road/Church Lane/Oakley Road junction, and recommend satisfactory facilities for both pedestrians and cyclists. Given the number of homes proposed, it is likely that more than one access point will be necessary off Oakley Road. The proposal will require roads to adoptable standards in accordance with Bedford Borough Council's highway standards in terms of accommodating the carriageway/footway widths and the required radius kerbs. Potential signalisation of the junction of Park Road/Church Lane/Oakley Road would be necessary to mitigate the traffic increase. Potential reduction of the speed limit of Oakley Road along the frontage of the site to 30mph.
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Land south of Church End, Renhold
Agricultural land used for arable/cultivation purposes
Residential and primary school
Agricultural with Bedford built form beyond
Residential
Agricultural
30-40 dwellings
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car parking for Renhold Lower School
Car Park for Renhold Lower School use to ease congestion along Church End.
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See drawing attached. Satisfactory vehicular and pedestrian visibilities are available from both directions along Church End.
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Given the site is not subject to any physical, environmental, or legal constraints that would hinder development it is anticipated that development could early in the plan period – 2024/2025
Any scheme at the site shall be accompanied by a sustainable urban drainage strategy to mitigate against any potential future flood risk and seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout both the construction and operational phases of the development. Renewable energy will be considered as part of the detailed design process of the proposed dwellings. The site lies within walking distance of Bedford, utilising the existing public rights of way network.
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Two existing accesses present along Church End. There is some moderate congestion along Church End during peak hours and lunchtimes, and additional traffic generation from this development may have some impact on the local network. The nearest bus stop is adjacent to the existing access opposite 12-14 Church End. This bus stop serves number 27 which operates <1 bus per hour daily loop. No cycle connectivity is provided in the area. It is proposed to potentially provide a pedestrian crossing to the footway on the opposite side of the carriageway- this existing footway should also be upgraded and widened if possible. Potential for on-street non-segregated cycle connectivity. 27 bus service in the area would benefit from increased frequency.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
Please contact the agent: Sam Franklin, Landscope
Lorna's Field Pavenham Road Pavenham Bedford
Agricultural
Holiday Park
Agricultural
Holiday park / Agricultural
Residential
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The proposal is to create a new and improved access for an established facility with appropriate landscaping adjacent to the highway to act as a visual screen. To then provide additional mobile home pitches on the northern and d eastern sides of the site with amentity and recreational areas between the new and the existing residential area of Close Road.
A new access for the existing holiday park will be incorporated into the access for the site. The access point with the Pavenham Road will be to the east of the Close road junction using the existing field access.
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By providing high class accommodation and amenties in a rural location locally envcouraging people to holiday in the UK rather than addining to global warming by travelling abroad.
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Access onto Pavenham Rd is well suited and more visible than the old access point. Little to no traffic in the area. There is a bus stop 50m from the proposed access point but it only has 4-5 services per day. There is a pavement along the site frontage which connects to the nearby bus stops and Pavenham village to the west. The footpath is paved and smooth but is narrow, about 1m wide. There is no specific cycle connectivity but the road is generally quiet. Provide a connection to the existing pavement along the frontage of the site. Consider reducing the speed limit on Pavenham Rd between the site and Pavenham from 40 to 30mph to better facilitate cycling.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land north of Church Road, Colmworth
Field
Field and Colmworth Village Hall
Land associated with farmyard
Church Road
Field
5-8 dwellings
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Access to the site can be achieved off Church Road. This has been marked on the submitted site location plan.
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The site would contribute towards ensuring that local housing needs of the area can be met. The site is in walking distance of the centre of the village which has a range of facilities including a village hall, a nursery group, Church of St Denys Colmworth, and a dog groomer. The 28A bus service provides public transport connections to Bedford and Little Staughton and new residents to the village will support the viability of this route. Landscape enhancements, open space and SUDS would be included as part of a development scheme enhancing the existing value of the site including the creation of new habitats. Existing trees and landscaping features would be conserved and enhanced where possible. The development will be constructed to a high standard with opportunities for the layout, building orientation and massing of the development, along with the landscaping, to be utilised to minimise energy consumption.
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Access onto Church Rd. Very light traffic in the area and the proposed access point seems suitable. There is a bus stop on Church Rd outside the site with approx 4 services per day. The stop is not visible though so could be incorporated into the frontage of the site to improve visibility of it. Pedestrian access could be achieved by connecting to pavement ending at the village hall in the NE corner of the site. No cycle connectivity but quiet roads allow reasonable cycle access to St Neots. Accommodate existing bus stop into frontage of the site. Connect into footway in the NE and widen if possible.
whilst activity from farm yard to south may be significant, development still possible
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
Please contact the agent: Sam Franklin, Landscope Land and Property Ltd
Golf Course Bedford Road Pavenham Bedfordshire MK43 7PF
Golf Course
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Holiday Lodges + Administration building
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8-10 lodges plus
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5 lodges + admin building
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2020/21
We would look to meet or exceed the energy standards set out on the building regulations as expressed in section 51s in the local plan. We would achieve this by utilising renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, as well as installing ground source heat pumps and additional water saving measures. In Addition to these measures ensuring that the buildings are very well insulated throughout will further reduce the carbon footprint
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The site is located on the north side of Pavenham Road in the village of Pavenham approximately 5 miles northwest of Bedford town centre. Access to the site is feasible from Pavenham Road, which is a 40mph road with no significant traffic congestion. The proposal would cause minor traffic problems in the network. The nearest bus stop is located 400m from the site access point. There is a footway of 1.8m serving access point on Pavenham Road. The access point of the site would need widening to handle the increased traffic. Speed restrictions on Pavenham Rd could be investigated. Improved bus transport services.
no information on proposed types, employment may introduce noise to the area
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because the allocation of such uses is not in accordance with the development strategy. Proposals will be considered against criteria based policies.
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Land at Poplars Farm, Wymington
Agricultural yard with B8 use and surrounding agricultural land
Agricultural
Highway
Agricultural
Residential/settlement boundary
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The site has two existing vehicle accesses onto Wymington Lane
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• Restriction of water use to 110 litres per person per day • Achieve a 19% reduction in carbon emissions below the Building Regulation requirement. • at least 10% of energy requirements from decentralised and renewable or low-carbon energy sources provided that this does not make the development unviable. • Electric vehicle charging points
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Access will be provided via Wymington Lane, here there are currently two vehicle access points available. Wymington Lane is a single carriageway with footpaths on both sides of the road by the site's western access and no cycle path in the vicinity. Wymington Lane normally carries light traffic but some congestion occurs in the morning peak on most days and in the evening peak on some days of the week, which this development would contribute to. The footpath opposite the site's western access is wide and appears newly surfaced, whilst the footpath on the same side of the road is wide but needs resurfacing. The closest bus stop is 150m away serving buses 25 and 50, at less than an hour frequency. Bus 50 seems to be not currently in service. A Transport Assessment is required given the scale of the development proposed. This should identify any required mitigations on surrounding transport networks. Improve the pavement on the north side of Wymington Lane. Cycle connection improvements would be recommended, either via shared path or on-street markings.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land south of Honeydon Road, Colmworth
Field
Honeydon Road and on the other side of this there is residential properties and fields
Colmworth Country Park
Honeydon Road and a residential property
residential properties
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Access to the site can be achieved off Honeydon Road. This has been marked on the submitted site location plan.
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The site would contribute towards ensuring that local housing needs of the area can be met. The site is in walking distance of the centre of the village which has a range of facilities including a village hall, a nursery group, Church of St Denys Colmworth, and a dog groomer. The 28A bus service provides public transport connections to Bedford and Little Staughton and new residents to the village will support the viability of this route. Landscape enhancements, open space and SUDS would be included as part of a development scheme enhancing the existing value of the site including the creation of new habitats. Existing trees and landscaping features would be conserved and enhanced where possible. The development will be constructed to a high standard with opportunities for the layout, building orientation and massing of the development, along with the landscaping, to be utilised to minimise energy consumption.
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The site is located south of Honeydon Road in the village of Colmworth approximately 7.5 miles northeast of Bedford town centre. Access to the site is feasible via Honeydon Road. Given the narrow width of Honeydon Road, the proposal would likely cause congestion issues. The nearest bus stop is 160m northwest of the site in Little Staughton Road. There are no footways or formal cycle lanes outside of the site. Cycling is possible only by using the road surface. Increase of the Honeydon Road width as well as footways in both sides of the road would be necessary for the development, however this is unlikely to be feasible given obstructions on both side of the road to the west of the site, and the likely high cost.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
Please contact the agent: Suzi Green, Bidwells.
Land to the west of Bedfordshire Police Headquarters, Kempston 4.601 ha
Field
Playing field and residential homes
Woburn Road and land associated with the residential development to the west
Bedford Police Headquarters
new residential development
100 dwellings
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An access point off Woburn Road was consented in May 2020 as part of a full planning application for a new police custody suite (application ref: 20/00278/MAF). The road which connects to this access is within the same ownership as the site being submitted. My client supports the use of this as a means of access to development on this site
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The site would contribute towards ensuring that the housing needs of the area can be met within the urban area of Kempston, a highly sustainable location. The site is in walking distance of Woburn Road Industrial Estate which is a major employment area, a number of schools and services. The site is well served by public transport reducing the reliance on the car. Landscape enhancements, open space and SUDS would be included as part of a development scheme enhancing the existing value of the site including the creation of new habitats. Existing trees and landscaping features would be conserved and enhanced where possible. The development will be constructed to the highest standards with opportunities for the layout, building orientation and massing of the development, along with the landscaping, to be utilised to minimise energy consumption.
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The potential access point of the site is via Woburn Road. The closest bus stop located 700m from the site. The footway on Woburn Road is 1.5m and there is no provision for cyclists. A Transport Assessment (TA) will be required to identify the impact of traffic and for satisfactory facilities for both pedestrians and cyclists. Re-design or potential convert to signalise junction of the roundabout Woburn Road/Wolseley Road suggested to mitigate the increase of traffic in the area.
only noise concerns would be police station itself
The site is suitable for development for residential and open space uses. Whilst it is designated as an urban open space, the reasons for its designation can be retained alongside development and the delivery of publicly accessible green space will be a significant benefit to the area. A masterplan and design code should be prepared and submitted with the planning application to show how green space can be planned and networks retained / enhanced alongside development. Appropriate regard will also need to be given to the proximity of the Grade II listed Sailors Bridge Cottages. A Transport Assessment will be required and enhancements to pedestrian and cycle networks identified. Site is proposed for allocation HOU8 Land west of Police HQ, Woburn Rd, Kempston.
Please contact the agent: Andrew Parry, DLP Planning Ltd
Greyfriars Police Station
Redundant Police Station (Sui Generis)
Residential
Retail
Residential
Highways land / Bus Station
100+ dwellings
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Up to 1,000sqm
Up to 1,000sqm Open Space in accordance with Town Centre Masterplan
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Greyfriars (Primary Access), Priory Street (Secondary Access)
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The site exhibits a highly sustainable location and is very well located close to the key public transport networks and services and facilities within the Town Centre. The use of the private car will therefore be minimised as much as possible. In principle the development of the site will set out to meet the requirements of Policy 51S and Policy 54 in terms of energy efficiency. Additionally, proposals would incorporate landscaping and open spaces, including suitable tree planting and through design, layout and orientation maximise the principles of sustainable design.
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Primary access on Greyfriars is very close to a junction which could create a safety problem if large numbers of vehicles are using it. Secondary access is on Priory Street which is very narrow so also wouldn't be suitable for large numbers of cars. Most roads in the area show moderate traffic throughout the day with the potential for this to easily become heavy traffic if more vehicles are added. As the site is an old police station there are several good pedestrian access points to the site and good pedestrian infrastructure connecting to the bus station opposite, which has several bus services with 4+ services per hour for each. An on-road non-segregated cycle lane is directly outside the site. Vehicle access and road capacity is generally poor but due to the location opposite the bus station and with good walking and cycling links, it would be reasonable to limit car usage. Car parking should be limited to a very small number (i.e. disabled parking only) and should mainly use the Greyfriars access to the site.
noise from roundabout road traffic, bus depot and nearby commercial sources
The site is already allocated in the development plan (LP2030 policy 11)
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Land south of High Street, Wymington
Residential garden land
Highway
Agricultural
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Affordable housing at +30%
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The land has an existing access onto High Street/Wymington lane
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• Restriction of water use to 110 litres per person per day • Achieve a 19% reduction in carbon emissions below the Building Regulation requirement. • Electric charging points • Appropriate layout, design and landscaping
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The development proposes to build residential houses and old people homes on currently residential garden land, just East of the built-up area of Wymington. Access will be provided via Wymington Lane, a single carriageway with a footpath on the southern (development-facing) side of the road and no cycle path in the vicinity. Wymington Lane normally carries light traffic but some congestion occurs in the morning peak on most days and in the evening peak on some days of the week, however is unlikely to be made significantly worse by this scale of development. The footpath outside the site is wide and appears newly surfaced. The closest bus stop is 150m away serving buses 25 and 50, at less than an hour frequency. Bus 50 seems to be not currently in service. Cycle connection improvements would be recommended, either via shared path or on-street markings.
noise and odour goosey lodge to be considered
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land north of Markham Rise, Bedford
Agricultural land used for arable/cultivation purposes
Agricultural
Residential
Crematorium/Burial Ground
Agricultural
250 dwellings
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A medium density of approximately 16 dwellings per hectare has been assumed at the site.
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See drawing attached showing access points achievable to the public highway in the existing neighbouring development
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The site is available and deliverable in the near future. The site owner is committed to developing the site. This was additionally demonstrated through the submissions to the previous call for sites exercises. The site comprises relatively flat agricultural land across its entirety. There are no known drainage or contamination issues and development could come forward very early in the plan period. There are no constraints that would hinder the consistent delivery of dwellings over a 5-10-year period. Depending on the resulting scale of development there would likely be a need to front-load the phased delivery of a number of the market units to ensure that the majority of the proposed community benefits can be delivered early on in the scheme’s delivery. It is anticipated that development could commence on site in 2025 with completion anticipated by 2034.
Any scheme at the site shall be accompanied by a sustainable urban drainage strategy to mitigate against any potential future flood risk and seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout both the construction and operational phases of the development. Renewable energy will be considered as part of the detailed design process of the proposed dwellings. The site lies within walking distance of Bedford, utilising the existing public rights of way network and reducing the need for use of the private car.
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The site located north of Markham Rise approximately 4.2 miles northeast of Bedford town centre. The access to the site would be via existing developments off the Markham Rise and Appledine Way. Existing traffic along Norse Road and at the Norse Road/Markham Rise roundabout appears light, however the impact of this further development would need to be assessed. The closest bus stop is on Norse Road approximately 450m from the site. There are 2m footways on Markham Rise, but the area is under development and its not clear how the entrance of the site would look. Cycling is possible via shared pedestrian/cycle paths along Norse Road. Given the significant scale of proposals, roads to adoptable standards are required in accordance with Bedford Borough Council's highway standard. A Transport Assessment will be required to identify the impact of traffic and provision of satisfactory facilities for both pedestrians and cyclists and public transport. A connection from the proposed development to existing shared footway/cycle paths on Norse Road would be expected.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
Please contact the agent: Alistair Hoyle
Land at Stewartby Landfill Site 2.9 ha
Existing hard standing and waste transfer station
Former landfill site, Veolia hazardous waste transfer station
Kimberley Sixth Form College and Stewartby Lake
Stewartby Brickworks
Former landfill site
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B2 / B8
12,000 m2
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The existing access to the site can be utilised to serve the development.
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2023
Solar panels will be included within the proposals to provide power generation Small scale wind power would also be considered
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Access to the site is feasible from Green Lane. The site will be intensified in use and the traffic generated by the development may cause traffic levels over the level of railway crossing to increase greatly. The nearest rail stop is "Stewartby", 600m from the site. A shared footway/cycleway of approximately 3m in width on the east side of Green Lane is present from Kimberley College and continuing up to the level railway crossing, however does not connect to the site itself. A public footpath is also present on the east side of Green Lane. A Transport Assessment (TA) will be required to set out the traffic generation and identify mitigation measures as well as improvements to sustainable modes of transport including walking, cycling and the use of public transport. This will include extending pedestrian and cycle connectivity along Green Lane to the site access and/or providing a crossing to the footpath on the west side of Green Lane.
Consideration to be given to stewartby brickworks development and any impact of the employement on NSP devlopment
The site is already used for waste management activities and therefore does not need a specific allocation for employment. Proposals will be considered against criteria based policies.
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Land west of Rushden Road, Wymington
Agriculture
Green Lane, Agriculture
Network Rail compound
Rushden Road
Agriculture
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• Restriction of water use to 110 litres per person per day • Achieve a 19% reduction in carbon emissions below the Building Regulation requirement. • at least 10% of energy requirements from decentralised and renewable or low-carbon energy sources provided that this does not make the development unviable. • Electric vehicle charging points
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The site is located on land west side of Rushden Road in the village of Wymington approximately 15 miles north of Bedford town centre. The site abuts onto Rushden Road opposite the existing junction with Manor Lane. Access will be provided to Rushden Road, an adopted and classified road comprising of a single carriageway with grass verge outside the site but footway on the opposite side, subject of 30mph. Rushden Road normally carries light traffic but some congestion occurs in the peak hours. The footpath on the other side of the road is narrow and not of the best quality.There is no cycle path in the vicinity and the closest bus stop is 120m away from the site entrance, serving buses 25 and 50, at less than an hour frequency. Bus 50 seems to be not currently in service. A Transport Assessment would be required to ascertain the impact of the development on the local road network. Cycle connection improvements would be recommended as well as improvement of the pedestrian facilities, such as widening and improving the quality of the footpath, but at the least providing safe crossing from the development.
rail noise to be considered
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
Please contact Agent: Alistair Hoyle, Axis PED Ltd
Land west of Wilstead Road, Elstow. 42 ha
Unrestored Former clay workings
Council owned former landfill
Council owned former landfill
Care home
Railway line and aggregate railhead facility
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B2 / B8
120,000m2
Retail / commercial development adjacent to services to the north
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The existing access to the south east of the site could be utilised, FCC propose to include a new access off the roundabout to the north east of the site. Please see Figure 2 Parameters Plan.pdf in Attachments.
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Solar panels will be included within the proposals to provide power generation Small scale wind power would also be considered
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Access will be from Wilstead Rd at the south of the site, where the existing access is, as well as off the Wilstead Rd exit of the A6 roundabout in the NE of the site. Proposals also appear to include potential provision of a link road from the B530, across the rail line to the west of the site. Roads in the area, particularly the A6 and A421 show little if any traffic, however the scale of the site may contribute to future traffic issues. The 81 bus passes along Wilstead Rd serving Luton and Bedford once an hour, however it does not currently stop nearby. There is an existing, wide shared pedestrian and cycle path running along Wilstead Rd, however it is on the opposite side of the road from the development. Futher assessment may be required of suitability of future potential accesses and the impact on future traffic congestion, considering the scale of the development. New link road proposed as part of the development. Install a bus stop near the site entrance for the existing bus service which passes through to be able to serve the site. Install pedestrian crossings to allow access from the site to the existing pedestrian and cycle path on Wilstead Rd.
proposal is retail and should not be insurmountable for any nearby NSP depending on use class
The site is excluded from further assessment at Stage 2. The site requires significant remediation and is not currently available.
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Land at Kempston Church End
Green field and vicarage
Field
Box End Road
Church End Road
Field
5-6 dwellings
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Access to the site can be achieved off Church End Road. This has been marked on the submitted site location plan.
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The site would contribute towards ensuring that local housing needs of the area can be met. Church End has a church, a nursery school and is located adjacent to Great Denham Country Park. The site is in walking distance of a number of key services in Kempston including Kempston Challenger Academy, Ridgeway School, Balliol Primary School, a Lidl, a takeaway and a number of employment opportunities. The site is also located near to the new development at Great Denham (which includes a Sainsburys Local, a community hall, a vet and a new primary school). Given the proximity of this site to nearby facilities and the main town of Bedford, it represents a highly sustainable site for development and will introduce new residents to support the sustainability of this hamlet. Landscape enhancements, open space and SUDS would be included as part of a development scheme enhancing the existing value of the site including the creation of new habitats. Existing trees and landscaping features would be conserved and enhanced where possible. The development will be constructed to a high standard with opportunities for the layout, building orientation and massing of the development, along with the landscaping, to be utilised to minimise energy consumption.
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Access already exists off Church End Road. There are 3 bus services per hour 600m from the site and a shared pedestrian/cycle path 250m from the site. Existing access does not link to a footway but there is space to construct a footway to connect the site to an existing footway 70m away.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land at Little Staughton
Paddock land
Land and then fields
Fields
Residential
strong tree line and then fields
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Access to the site can be achieved off the adjoining lane. This is indicated on the submitted site location plan.
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2023
The site would contribute towards ensuring that local housing needs of the area can be met. The site is in walking distance of the centre of the village. The village has facilities such as a village hall, All Saints Church, a local mechanic, a farm store and the Crown Inn pub. The 28A bus service provides a limited service, with connections to and from Bedford three times a day. Landscape enhancements, open space and SUDS would be included as part of a development scheme enhancing the existing value of the site including the creation of new habitats. Existing trees and landscaping features would be conserved and enhanced where possible. The development will be constructed to a high standard with opportunities for the layout, building orientation and massing of the development, along with the landscaping, to be utilised to minimise energy consumption.
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Access onto unnamed road on the north frontage of the site. No traffic in the area. There is a bus stop within 200m with 4 services per day to Bedford, however there is currently no pedestrian access to this stop. The existing pavement along the unnamed road north of the site will need to be extended approx 50m to provide pedestrian access. No specific cycle connectivity but there are several quiet roads and bike-friendly PRoWs in the area. Pedestrian access will need to be provided by extending the existing pavement on the unnamed road north of the site approx 50m to connect the site. The speed limit changes from 30 to 40mph along the frontage of the site, it would be advisable for the location of the change down to 30mph to be moved so that the whole frontage is within a 30mph zone.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land west of A1, Wyboston
Agricultural/Residential (No. 48 The Lane)/Vehicle Workshop/Garage
Agriculture/Sub-station
Agriculture/Residential/hauliers
A1 trunk road/Leisure/Residential/Employment
Residential
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35 dph
regard will be had to NPPF Annex 2 definition of Affordable Housing at the time a planning application is submitted.
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Class B1 (light industrial), B2 (General industrial), B8 (Storage and distribution)
550,100 sqft/51,106 sqm (11.1 ha)
Mixed use local centre: Class A1, A2, A3, A4, A5
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Provision for community uses (D1) to be made within local centre. In total 1.9 ha is available for the local centre.
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2 access points are proposed: (i) Via No. 48 The Lane (existing dwelling to be demolished); and (ii) Direct off the A1 via a new junction. Plans are appended to the Statement to inform the Call for Sites Submission.
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See Statement to Inform the Call for Sites Submission
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The site is located on the west side of A1, which is a trunk road, in the village of Wyboston approximately 10 miles north-east of Bedford town centre. The curent access on the site is unsuitable and it requires improvement. The proposal could cause moderate problems in the traffic/highway capacity of A1 road and The Lane. The nearest bus stop is approximately 320m from the southern access to the site. An existing foot/cycleway extends from Lakes Autos along the eastern site boundary and crosses under the A1 into the Eaton Socon Industrial Estate. From the A1 underpass, there are footpath routes to the west to Northfield Road and Wyboston to the southwest. Two new access points are proposed via the no. 48 south entrance, where an existing dwelling is proposed to be demolished, and direct off the A1 via a new junction. However, The Lane is due to be stopped up under the HE proposals and hence there will be no direct access onto the A1 here. A replacement access road will be constructed to the west of the residential properties. The other proposed access (from the curved slip road) is not considered suitable for an access point.
noise from A1 would affect housing all other uses would affect existing premises in wyboston
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because it is not in accordance with the development strategy. In addition the site is not a preferred location for employment development because it doesn't relate well to the small settlement of Wyboston or the area of the former Land Settlement Association.
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Land north of Thurleigh Road, Milton Ernest
Field and vicarage
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Thurleigh Road
Residential properties
Wooded area and a field
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Access to the site can be achieved off Thurleigh Road. This has been marked on the submitted site location plan.
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2023
The site would contribute towards ensuring that local housing needs of the area can be met. The site is in walking distance of services within the village including a village hall, Milton Ernest VC Lower School, All Saints Church, the Queen’s Head, a second-hand furniture shop, a garden centre (including a post office and food shop), some light-industrial employment, a care home and a car wash. Bus services 22, 50, 825 and VL4 provide public hourly transport connections to Bedford and Rushden. New residents will support the viability of existing services which are located in the village. Landscape enhancements, open space and SUDS would be included as part of a development scheme enhancing the existing value of the site including the creation of new habitats. Existing trees and landscaping features would be conserved and enhanced where possible. The development will be constructed to a high standard with opportunities for the layout, building orientation and massing of the development, along with the landscaping, to be utilised to minimise energy consumption.
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Access will be using two access points onto Thurleigh Road, one existing and another which will be new. There is some moderate traffic in the area but the proposed development is unlikely to impact significantly. There is an hourly bus service to/from Bedford within 400m of the site. There is a pavement in the SW corner of the site which will need to be extended along the frontage of the site, and is also narrow at approximately 1m wide. Twinwood Rd nearby provides a quiet cycle route to Clapham which is the nearest place with facilities such as food shops. Pedestrian access on Thurleigh Rd is narrow but there is no scope for widening due to a large wall. The pavement on Thurleigh Rd would need to be extended along the frontage of the site.
twinwoods business park may be a source of noise
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.